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Holidays In Sisters
2018
Sisters got its first little taste of snow last week, and we’re watching the forecast hopeful for more. Time to get serious about the season. While you’re out shopping for the unique gifts Sisters has to offer, you can also get yourself set up for winter with boots, hats, scarves, winter coats. Heck, you might want to get yourself a set of snowshoes! It’s time to start thinking about Christmas parties and Christmas dinner. Make your reservations, order up your pies — and ponder just what cocktails sound best sitting by the fire while the weather outside is frightful. Don’t battle traffic — park the car and get out and explore your hometown. Discover the hidden gems, sample the wares, meet folks you haven’t seen in a while — and bask in the warm glow of a classic Christmas in your own backyard.
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A very canine Christmas — By Jodi Schneider, Correspondent —
Last Saturday Sisters was brimming with holiday merriment — including the four-legged kind. For the third year Kathy Deggendorfer hosted a Holiday Open House Celebration at the Art Works Building with fundraisers benefitting Furry Friends Foundation, Sisters Outlaws Equestrian Team, Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, and Black Butte School. Pet parents brought their beloved dogs inside to get a special portrait with St. Nick. Santa had time to park his sleigh at Sisters Art Works and put in a special appearance for Pet Photos with Santa, which benefits Furry Friends Foundation. FFF in turn helps Sisters families in need by maintaining a pet-food bank, providing assistance with spay/neuter programs and unexpected veterinary expenses At Saturday’s event, the “big dog” himself posed with 63 canines. “Lots of dogs have showed up for so many years; I look forward to seeing how they are doing,” said Furry Friends Foundation founder and director, Kiki Dolson. “It’s fun watching the dogs react to Santa, some are brave, but some are really scared. Many of the dogs know Santa (Sam Hernandez owner of Central Bark) but don’t recognize him in the Santa suit. So, with a lot of coaxing they make it over to him. Sam will secretly lower his
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Santa beard just long enough for the pup to get a quick sniff and happy tail wags ensue, often with the dog jumping in his lap.” Dolson noted that FFF is in the midst of its busiest season. “Furry Friends has many pets to feed this holiday, with applications still being accepted. The pet-food drive is in conjunction with Sisters Kiwanis and Sisters RFPD Spirit of Giving Foodshare & Gifts program.” Much-needed cash donations are being accepted at the Furry Friends office, online at www.furryfriendsfoundation.org, or by mail to P.O. Box 1175, Sisters, OR 97759. There is a giving tree set up at Sisters Feed & Supply; pull a tag to purchase pet food and they’ll deliver.
Mackenzie Creek Mercantile
Fall and winter are the seasons when Mackenzie Creek Mercantile really shines. This is your hometown headquarters from winter gear — from your base layer to your warm winter coat. It’s a great place to give the man in your life the gift of adventure, with clothing and gear for men that is both rugged and stylish. From snow boots to fleece, you’ll find what you need here to enjoy this beautiful but bone-chilling season in Sisters Country. And when your excursion out into our winter wonderland is done, build a fire and slip into Minnetonka slippers and moccasins, courtesy of Mackenzie Creek Mercantile. To outfit the young ones, there’s a new line of Lazy One kids wear — from snow suits and gloves to cozy and colorful PJs. And for the strong, independent lady in your life — McKenzie Creek Mercantile features a beautiful line of concealed-carry purses.
Paulina Springs Books
You can open up whole new worlds with the gift of a book. Pick up Paulina Springs Books’ Holiday Books Gift Guide and you’ll find brilliant ideas to put under the Christmas Tree. There’s also a great selection of toys, games and gift items to stuff a stocking. Come in and browse — this local trove will reward you with treasures. Paulina Springs Books is hosting the 23rd Annual Angel Tree Book Drive now till December 24. Books purchased for the Angel Tree are given to local children. Shoppers choose a card from the Angel Tree and select the book they would like to purchase. There’s nothing more fun for a family gathering than putting down the electronic devices and playing a game together. Paulina Springs has an outstanding selection of games that will challenge, excite and help your family create wonderful holiday memories.
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Accomplished local author Melody Carlson will present from her latest novella, “A Christmas by the Sea” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, in the Fireside Room at Sisters Community Church. “A Christmas by the Sea” is a beautiful story of personal and spiritual growth. “When Wendy Harper inherits her family’s beachside cottage in Seaside, Maine, she sees it as a way to finally pay off the debts that have mounted since her husband died. But before it can be sold, the neglected property must be renovated. She and her 12-year-old son Jackson move in — temporarily, she reminds him — in order to do the work themselves, even though Christmas is coming. “The charming town, along with local craftsman Caleb Colton, pulls on both Wendy and Jackson, who even registers himself for
school in a bid to get his mom to move them there permanently. Wendy knows that the most responsible thing to do is to sell the cottage and return to Ohio, but the lure of the sea is hard to resist.” With around 250 books published and 7.5 million sold, Melody Carlson is one of the most prolific writers of our times. Writing in various genres, she has won numerous national awards—including the Rita, Gold Medallion, Carol Award, Christy, and two career achievement awards. Several of her novels have been optioned for film. The event is part of Creativity, Culture & Faith, a series of films and discussions aimed at encouraging community conversation. All events are free and open to the public. Sisters Community Church is located at 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy.
Rainwater Café
Looking for some home cooking — away from home? That’s what you’ll find at Rainwater Café. Everything on offer at this Sisters eatery is handmade from scratch — from soups and sandwiches to delectable baked goods like pies, bread, cheesecake. And cookies. Owner Dera Rosdahl is becoming famous in Sisters for her cookies. All of this can be enjoyed with Cascade Estates Coffee’s exclusive Rainwater Blend Coffee. It’s all part of creating a warm, homey atmosphere for Sisters folks and visitors alike — one you can bring home with you for your own holiday celebrations. Your holiday entertaining and Christmas dinner will be enhanced immeasurably by a visit to Rainwater Café for bread, a pie or two and some of those legendary cookies. Dera extends Rainwater Cafés personal hospitality to a cadre of local veterans and will host a Christmas dinner for them. Rainwater Café is now opening at 6:30 a.m.
Lake Creek Lodge
Just up the road from Sisters is a mountain getaway like no other. Lake Creek Lodge radiates warm holiday charm. It’s the perfect setting for a business Christmas party or a holiday family get-together. General managers Pat and Rhonda Bellinger invite Sisters families to join Lake Creek Lodge for their annual Christmas Eve dinner on December 24 at 6 p.m. It’s a festive, delicious event for the whole family, in a warm, delightful holiday setting. It feels like a vacation, but it’s just a few miles away from Sisters in beautiful Camp Sherman! Make your reservations now. Lake Creek Lodge is also open every day for breakfast and lunch – with quiche and soup Monday through Wednesday and a full menu available Thursday through Sunday. For dinner, please call for reservations. Come out to Camp Sherman and enjoy delicious food in a lovely setting and make wonderful family memories. For more information, including menus, visit www.lakecreeklodge. com.
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Local artisans ply wares at holiday bazaars — By Jodi Schneider, Correspondent —
Sisters’ multitude of artist and craftspeople plied their wares at local arts and crafts bazaars last weekend. The Roundhouse Foundation sponsored the Holiday Art Show in the entry gallery at Sisters Art Works on Adams Avenue, where local artists showcased their handiwork with holiday banners, original art garlands, and hand-painted platters. For three years local artist Kit Stafford has coordinated the Holiday Art Show that profits Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank. “I curate the entry gallery for Kathy Deggendorfer, and this year I orchestrated all the painting of the plates and platters that are showcased in the entry lobby,” Stafford said. Upstairs in the Art Works building Deggendorfer showcased her original art for sale. “This is a really fun way to be able to see all the people in town,” said Deggendorfer. “And I wouldn’t be able to do it without the help from Laura Fouts and Debbie Barnes.” Local artist Sharyl McCulloch displayed her Accessories with Attitude. “My scarves are showcased at Gary Cooley’s Collection Gallery on Hood Avenue and I only do one of each type,” McCulloch said. “I started knitting 10 years ago when I was a Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show board member. Then when some other board members suggested that I needed to go professional, I did.” Holiday wreaths from Black Butte School were for sale outside the Art Works building and at The Belfry where The Belfry Holiday Art Extravaganza was in full swing on Saturday morning. “The wreath-making has been a tradition for many years at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman,” said volunteer Rachel Gonzales of Camp Sherman. “The proceeds from the wreaths (go) to the different programs at Black Butte School such as the end-of-the-year ski program and pizza party. The big push this year that might take a couple of years is a new playground for the students. So, the students have been very motivated to get out and sell wreaths.” Alumni parent Paula Lovegren made all the bows for the holiday wreaths. Local vendors filled The Belfry with
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Sharyl McCulloch’s knitted scarves were on display. handcrafted arts and crafts from handmade chocolates and pottery to jewelry and paintings. “This is our fifth year hosting the Holiday Art Extravaganza,” said Belfry owner Angeline Rhett. “We are very excited to have Sisters Jazz Combo performing this morning and then Sisters Jazz Choir later today.” Cozy neck-warmers and winter hats knitted by Sahnya Greenfield from Bend was a popular handmade item. “I have been knitting for years, even before my kids were born,” said Greenfield. “I use the softest breathable merino wool.” Chocolatier Lidia Vasquez loves handcrafting dark, milk and white chocolate, and during the holidays who can resist a fresh, sweet and delicious confection? Vasquez has always had a hidden passion for chocolate and began her business in 2008 as a hobby, and as it grew, she began to see the potential for going full time creating unique chocolates. “My chocolates are handcrafted and locally made in small batches from the finest cacao grown in Venezuela. I use high-quality ingredients to provide freshness.” You can find Lidia’s Chocolates at the Newport Avenue Market in Bend and Bend Gift Store in St. Charles Hospital. There were several other vendors showing off their incredible handiwork, such as Heavy Metal Solar Yard Art by Linda Peck, Canyon Creek Pottery, local artist Paul Bennet, Wendy Vernon Designs and La Petite Savonnerie: The little Soap Factory and many more.
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The holidays are a time for reflection, for stepping back and taking time to appreciate those closest to us. People show their appreciation in various ways, by sending meaningful cards, giving gifts, or spending time with family and friends around a table of delicious foods. Whether you celebrate on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, chances are thereʼs a specific dish youʼre looking forward to having at your holiday feast — one you rarely get to enjoy the rest of the year. Almost every country has at least one unique dish, beverage, or tabletop tradition that makes the holiday just a little special. For instance, Chile has its cola de mono — “tail of a monkey” — a drink made with aguardiente (the local firewater) and coffee; Lithuania fills the Christmas table with not one but 12 special dishes; in France, the traditional holiday dinner features bûche de Noël as dessert. Here in the United States, Christmas dinner varies from one household to the next, but often closely resembles the meal eaten on Thanksgiving. The meal generally features ham or turkey with stuffing, vegetables, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Christmas cookies and pies — apple, pumpkin, and pecan, the most common, are served for dessert, and thereʼs often plenty of eggnog to wash it all down. A traditional British Christmas dinner could include roast turkey, roast potatoes, pigs in a blanket, parsnips, stuffing, and gravy. Yorkshire pudding, which usually accompanies roast beef, is sometimes served with the turkey. Desserts might
include trifle and mincemeat pie. Mincemeat was invented in England as a way of preserving meat without salting or smoking it. The spices and cooking preserved the high-protein meat quite well. Mincemeat is a mixture of fresh and dried fruit and spices, along with the meat. Since it no longer serves its original purpose, its exotic taste and aroma have moved it into the dessert category. In the Middle East it is common practice among Christian communities of the Holy Land to visit members of their families and neighbors during this festive period. On Christmas Day, family members gather for a big meal together. Usually meals are very rich. It is common to prepare Qidreh — lamb meat cooked with rice in a special wood-fired oven. Some families order it from places that specialize in making it. Qidreh is always served with leban, which is a thick yogurt. Another culinary dish served in that region is malfour — rice mixed with minced meat rolled in cabbage leaves. The rolls are small in size, and most people like it topped with lemon juice to make it more sour. Argentineans have their Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. Roast suckling pig, mince pie, and vitel toné (sliced veal with creamy tuna-mayonnaise sauce) are a few dishes youʼll find served in the garden or barbecue-style when dining for Christmas. (Donʼt forget that December is summer in the Southern Hemisphere). Christmas in Australia means plenty of fresh
Three Sisters Skin Care
Winter may be a beautiful, joyous season — but it’s awfully hard on the skin. Let’s face it — with low humidity and lots of weather extremes, living in Sisters is hard on the skin ALL the time. Fortunately, Jeanné Hampton came up with a solution. As a professional nurse who had to wash her hands continuously, she went in search of a moisturizer that could help her hands. She couldn’t find one, so she created one. It’s all natural, and infused with essential oils, and it penetrates the skin to moisturize and protect deeply. Coming in two sizes and four scents, Three Sisters Skin Care moisturizer is an ideal gift for anyone living the active Sisters lifestyle. And it’s a nice thing to give to yourself for a little self-care during the season of chilly winds and chapped skin. For information call 541-420-6889 or email threesistersskincare@gmail.com
Bedouin
As your caravan winds through Sisters, be sure to make a stop at Bedouin, where you are sure to find the perfect gift for those special people on your holiday shopping list. For decades, Bedouin has brought the world to Sisters. Harmony Thomas, who took ownership last summer, is continuing that honored tradition — while also searching out locally created goods from Sisters and Central Oregon’s astonishing population of artisans. The result is a store that is truly unique and offers much more than a selection of clothing, gifts, jewelry and stationary. Shopping at Bedouin is a true experience, a wonderful way of being in the moment during what can too often be a hectic and harried season. Harmony is grateful for the community support that Sisters has given her, and for all of the positive input she has received from customers who fall in love with the place each time they walk through the doors of Bedouin.
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round the world seasonal summer foods. Salads, roast chicken, fresh-fruit-topped Pavlova… and an abundance of the freshest prawns. Traditionally, many Christian Australians attend midnight Mass, then head to church on Christmas Day as well. Afterwards, thereʼs a midday dinner with families and friends that will be spent as either an outdoor barbecue or eating a traditional British Christmas dinner of roast turkey and plum pudding. In the Czech Republic many people fast the day of Christmas Eve, with only a little golden, sweet Christmas bread during the day, saving up for the large evening dinner. This will usually begin with either fish soup or mushroom kuba (a sort of risotto made with barley), followed by a main course that typically consists of fried carp and potato salad. The main Norwegian Christmas celebration takes place with a big Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. The choice of food varies depending on the area of Norway you are from, but often consists of lamb ribs, stockfish or sometimes cod. However, the clear favorite, eaten by as many as six out of 10 households, is Ribbe – roast pork belly. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes, sausages, meat cakes, prunes, lingonberries and pickled cabbage, The German Christmas feast is historically centered around the Weihnachtsgans, the Christmas goose. A tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, eating goose was originally tied to St. Martinʼs Day, but eventually became part of the Christmas meal.
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Weihnachtsgans, the Christmas goose. Often stuffed with apples, chestnuts, onions, and prunes, then spiced with mugwort and marjoram, the goose is served alongside red cabbage, dumplings, gravy and sauerkraut. The traditional Christmas dessert is a platter of the cookies called Weihnachtsplätzchen. In southern Italy, the usual Christmas Eve meal is the “Feast of the Seven Fishes,” also called La Vigilia. The meal is traditionally made up of only fish or shellfish — seven varieties, as the name suggests — and vegetable dishes. Octopus, anchovies, salt cod, shellfish, and clams are among the common ingredients, but the most traditional ingredient is capitone (eel). In Israel, latkes, in some form or another, have been an important part of Hanukkah tradition. Latkes are fried potato pancakes that are cooked in oil. Other dishes enjoyed as a part of this tradition include fried donuts and fritter. Hanukkah gelt, small chocolate coins, are given to children by relatives. Many families blend traditions and select different food ideas from the cornucopia of wonderful traditions of people all around the world.
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Even Santa Claus needs some help getting Christmas packages where they need to go. Good thing Sisters Country can turn to The Pony Express. The Pony Express has wonderful Christmas paper, holiday-themed packaging, Christmas cards in packs and as singles and all the accessories you need to gussy up your gifts. Then they’ll get it off to its destination for you, making everything convenient for one-stop shipping. They can ship most anything, so if you’ve got something unusual to send off, ask how they can help. Be sure to check the adjacent ad for shipping deadlines, so your gifts get to their destination on time. Come to The Pony Express for friendly, hometown service. Everyone from the North Pole to the Pacific Northwest appreciates it!
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Keith and Connie Cyrus accepted donations for their annual food drive. Pictured from left: Cliff Edgington of Prineville, Keith Cyrus, Kathy Cooper, Judy Goodrich of Redmond, Sue and Floyd Leithauser of Camp Sherman, and Connie Cyrus.
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For the past decade, the Cyrus family and their employees at Aspen Lakes Golf Course and Brand 33 Restaurant have collected food to be donated in the Sisters community. For golfers who bring three non-perishable food items, there are reduced greens fees of $25 from November to spring. Anyone else is also welcome to drop items off at the pro shop. Most years Aspen Lakes has donated the food to the Kiwanis Food Bank in conjunction with the Sisters High School food drive, since the Cyrus grandchildren are Sisters students. The students come out and pick up the food and deliver it with theirs to the food bank. Pam Cyrus Mitchell said they usually collect somewhere between 1,200 and 1,500 pounds of food. She said the idea grew out of one of their weekly management meetings as they discussed ways to offer a golf special tied to doing something good for the community. “It has always been the family’s philosophy to find ways to give back to the community. It’s such a part of us. If we can do something to give back, we see it as a responsibility, especially in a small community, to be a part of it. And the whole Aspen Lakes team is behind us,� she said. Members of the extended Cyrus family have been farming in the Sisters community
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since the early 1900s. Keith and Connie and their adult children began the concept for Aspen Lakes Golf Course in 1988 when they acquired a 1,084-acre parcel adjacent to their family farm. The first nine golf holes were constructed in 1996 with world-class golf course architect William Overdorf in charge. The second nine holes were opened in 1999. The signature red sand for the bunkers originated on the Cyrus property when naturally occurring red cinders were crushed to make sand, eliminating the need to truck in sand from outside the region. The development of the property also included luxury housing and the two-story lodge containing the pro shop and the restaurant and bar. Aspen Lakes hosts both the local Rotary and Kiwanis meetings in their upstairs meeting room with a stunning view of the mountains. The Outlaw Open has been an annual golf fundraiser for athletic programs at Sisters High School since 1997. The Cyrus family has repeatedly supported local fundraisers, both large and small. They offer catering and hosting special events like weddings and private parties. The dining room is currently closed for the winter.
Everybody’s got one on their Christmas shopping list — that handy, hardworking person who’s just tough to shop for. A stop at Sisters Rental is better than a visit to Santa’s workshop when it comes to practical gifts that keep giving year in and year out. In addition to a full line of STIHL power tools, there is a wide range of gift items for that hard-toshop for person. There’s hard-wearing work clothing and safety gear that will be appreciated every day. There’s a line of outstanding pellet-fired patio heaters and a pellet-fueled grill that will be welcome in any hunting camp — or at home. And you have to check out the new STIHL robotic iMow — which will take the work out of mowing the lawn next spring. Sisters Rental carries a fine selection of lifetime-guaranteed hand tools that will become prized possessions, and excellent and highly functional stocking-stuffers (like quality flashlights) that will be genuinely appreciated.
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Sample the bartenders’ best this holiday season Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like, well… holiday spirits. The Nugget asked some of the local bartenders to share their best holiday/winter season drinks with our readers. Sshhh… don’t tell! “We have the usual hot toddy drinks during the winter months like our hot buttered rum and coffee drinks,” said Steve Macey of Hardtails Bar & Grill. “Below is one of the customer favorites, submitted by our day shift bartender, Christine Feasel.”
The Peppermint Patty
Jon Hosler, bartender at The Porch offered up a taste of the season:
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Mix one hot cocoa packet in a cup of hot water in a coffee mug. Stir until well mixed. Add in 1.5 oz. of RumpleMinz. Stir and top with whipped cream. Spud Shaw of The Gallimaufry says he’s not much of a cocktail man. He prefers a smoky, peaty single-malt scotch. He especially likes Lagavulin — best enjoyed by the woodstove. “It pairs well with fire,” he says. Robby Scroggins, bartender at Black Butte Ranch, shared two Ranch favorites:
Apple Pie Cocktail
1.5 oz. Laird’s Apple-Jack Brandy 1 oz. Tuaca Fill with hot cider. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and nutmeg sprinkle.
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541-549-EATS (3287) 243 N. Elm St. Sisters Open 5 to 9 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday
Chocolate Martini
2 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
The Gallimaufry
The holidays are by their very definition a spirited time. And there’s no place better in Sisters to find just the right holiday spirits than at The Gallimaufry, Sisters’ longtime liquor emporium. Whether you’re looking for just the right bottle of whiskey for your holiday entertaining, or searching for the perfect gift for someone special on your list, The Gallimaufry is the place to visit. Special orders and requests are most welcome — the staff loves searching out special items. In fact, The Gallimaufry is all about creating a personalized shopping experience for folks who live here or for those visiting to spend their holidays with us. The name Gallimaufry means “a medley of things” and the shop lives up to its name. In addition to an outstanding selection of liquor, there’s also a delightful selection of gifts. So stop on by, right in the middle of downtown Sisters — and get into the spirit of the season!
Your Store
Sisters folks looking to put checkmarks on their Christmas list without putting a dent in their wallet owe themselves a visit to Your Store. Give the gift of Outlaws spirit with black-andwhite Outlaws logo T-shirts and sweatshirts. Or show your college pride with Ducks or Beavers wear — all at fantastic prices, with sales from $5 to $19.99. This year, there’s a whole lot of camp options available. The selection is huge, the prices are elf-friendly, and the shop is conveniently located right on Cascade Avenue. Through December 24, get a free T-shirt with any $25 purchase.
Canyon Creek Pottery
541-390-2449 541 1-390 390 0-24 244 2449 449 Visit our website at CanyonCreekPotteryLLC.com 310 N. Cedar St.
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A Liquor Gift Set!
These include your favorite alcohol ohhol x xtra brands, plus a little something extra to complete the gift. Hurry in, once nce nce they’re gone, they’re gone.
The Gallimaufry f — 541-549-9841 —
Corner of Hwy Hwy. 20 & Elm St St. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sisters’ local liquor store for 40 years offering the largest selection in town.
FREE T-SHIRT! With any $ 25 purchase
(Offer valid through 12-24-18)
541-549-2059 216 W. Cascade Ave.
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Your Team in Sisters!
Treat your tree to vodka? — By Kym Pokorny, Correspondent —
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CORVALLIS – From vodka in the water to I.V. tubes in the trunk, there are lots of urban myths about how to take care of your cut Christmas tree. Chal Landgren, a Christmas tree specialist with Oregon State University Extension Service, busts those myths with answers to some common questions. Q. How do I know a tree is fresh when I purchase it? A. Choose a tree that looks green and healthy with needles that snap like a fresh carrot. Shake it a few times to get rid of old needles. Once you’re home, place the tree in water if you do not plan to put it up immediately. Choose a large, water-filled stand to display the tree indoors. Check the water level daily; trees will be very thirsty the first few days inside a heated home. Q. Do I need to recut the stem after I get my tree home? A. Yes, if more than 24 hours has elapsed since the stem was last cut. The fresh cut helps water uptake and the sooner you can get the tree into water, the fresher it will be. Q. Do I need to cut two inches off the tree base for it to take up water in the stand? A. No, cutting a 1/4-inch slice off the base is plenty for water uptake. Q. Do I need to cut the base of the trees at an angle, drill holes in the base, or install
plastic tubes so the tree can get water? A. No. Water begins the path up the tree via microscopic tubes called “tracheids” in the wood just beneath the bark. The wood near the outer part of the stem is very efficient in conducting water and becomes less so towards the center. Simply cut the stem perpendicular to the trunk to maximize the area exposed to the water. Q. Do I need to add something to the water to help the tree stay fresher? A. People have added all kinds of things to water, including vodka, 7-Up, bleach, aspirin and sugar. However, clean, cold water is all that is needed. Some additives actually can cause your tree to shed needles or dry out faster. Q. Will any tree stand work, as long as it holds the tree up? A. No. A stand should hold a quart of water for every inch of stem diameter. A tree with a 6-inch stem diameter will need a stand that holds a gallon and a half of water. Very few stands have the capacity for today’s large trees. Consider purchasing a new stand, or a smaller tree, if the water capacity is not adequate. Q. If my decorated tree runs out of water, do I need to take it down and recut the base? A. No. If you refill the water stand within 24 hours of going dry, most trees (Douglas fir, noble, Nordmann, Fraser) should re-hydrate. For grand fir, 12 hours may be the limit.
The Nest Design Studio
Whether you know what you want or don’t know where to begin, The Nest Design Studio can transform your home interior to reflect who you are. The Nest is a full-service design studio — which means that owner/designer Emily Head will meet you where you are. If you just need a color consultation, that’s a specialty. If you’re starting from scratch and need help all the way through the process — including working on your plans with your contractor — The Nest has you covered. The Nest carries lights, tile, bedding, hardware, dishes, custom furniture, and they can handle reupholstering needs and paint. In short — The Nest Design Studio is a one-stop center for turning your Sisters Country dreams into a way of life. And Emily Head is there to help you realize YOUR vision every step of the way.
Clearwater Gallery & The Open Door
Your holiday gathering place 541-549-6067 | 303 W. Hood Ave. | www.opendoorwinebar.com
Nowhere in Sisters does art, food, wine and a sense of community come together in a more integrated way than at Clearwater Gallery and The Open Door. All the elements come together there in a manner that has made the gallery, restaurant and wine bar a favorite for locals and a destination for visitors. This holiday season, get your photos and art gifts framed in classy and classic style with custom quality frames at Clearwater Gallery. They have a big selection of ready-made frames in common 5x7; 8x10 and 11x14 sizes. Gift certificates for either the restaurant or the gallery (or both) make delightful gifts for the stocking, and who doesn’t love getting a nice bottle of wine for a Christmas or hostess gift? At Clearwater Gallery you can find jewelry, glass art and fine art gifts ranging from $20 on up — all from some of the finest artists in Sisters Country and the Pacific Northwest.
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Shopping local works for Sisters folks Make Reservations for
Christmas Eve Dinner!
By Jim Cornelius
One seating at 5 p.m.
Editor in Chief
Let’s face it, Christmas shopping can be a pain. Fighting traffic, looking for parking — it’s enough to drive a person online. But there’s another alternative: Shopping right here at home in Sisters. Sisters artisans and merchants make a special effort not only to offer wares that are not found just anywhere, but to make seeking out that unique gift a pleasant and personal shopping experience. The Nugget sampled a group of folks “on the street” to see where they’re shopping this season. “Right now, Bedouin,” said Suzanne Carvlin. “I love their hand-crafted pottery and mugs!” Speaking of mugs, Marilyn Cornelius confessed that she bought one for herself for seasonal libations at Canyon Creek Pottery. And she also got one for her daughter’s Christmas stocking. “I got a lot of my shopping done at The Hen’s Tooth,” said Elizabeth Kirby. “They just have a wide variety of stuff that people I shop for like. They’ve got really cute earrings — and they play really good music while you shop.” Lance Trowbridge gets double-duty out of his Christmas shopping — supporting Kiwanis outreach programs while getting a nice gift for friends. “I’m a See’s Candies distributor for Kiwanis, so that’s what I give friends for Christmas — See’s Candies,” he said. Dera Rosdahl told The Nugget that she shopped for coats for family last year at McKenzie Creek Trading Co. “They’ve got a lot of great stuff there,” she said. Erin Borla told The Nugget
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Celebrate Christmas with us... Walk to Bethlehem live nativity
Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. & Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS
A shopper explores the selection of clothing at Bedouin. that she gets a lot of mileage out of a visit to the Lions Club annual bazaar, where a variety of work by local artisans is gathered in one spot. Whether you’re looking for home décor or jewelry,
clothing or something whimsical, there’s some place in Sisters that has just what you’re looking for. Savvy local shoppers know that all it takes is a little bit of time to get out there and explore…
Paradosi Ballet free performance
Dec. 15, 6 p.m. & Dec. 16, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve family-friendly services Dec. 24, 4 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Highland Baptist Church
3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond 541-548-4161 • hbcredmond.org
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FREE DELIVERY, TOO!
541-790-9679 • 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters
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Annual Christmas Program
Everybody’s making time to see Jeff this holiday! Jeff, Theresa, Ann, Jamie, Shiela, Terri, Shanntyl, Brittany
152 E. Main • 541-549-8771
Come experience a different perspective on the Advent... and a reminder of the importance of the birth of the Savior! Thursday, December 13 at 6 p.m. at Sisters Community Church