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The Nugget Vol. XLIII No. 20

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Arts program announces awards The award recipients for this year’s My Own Two Hands exemplify the spirit of the Sisters community in their work and in their generosity in donating to the Sisters Folk Festival’s programing. Sisters Folk Festival’s annual My Own Two Hands art auction and fundraiser will be a completely online silent auction this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual auction will open on Friday, May 8 and close on Saturday, May 16, with more than 70 different items coming up for bid during that time. Since 2002, local and regional artists have donated tens of thousands of dollars worth of artwork to My Own Two Hands (MOTH) in support of Sisters Folk Festival’s mission of providing comprehensive music and arts education. The theme of this year’s My Own Two Hands event is “A New Dawn.” “The theme was decided well before the COVID-19 pandemic in order to give artists a focused theme to create their pieces around, and we believe the theme couldn’t be more appropriate as we look forward to better days and opportunity ahead,” the folk festival stated.

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Sisters’ civic leaders are looking toward the next phase in the community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sisters City Council will meet in a workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, May 13 to discuss next steps and how the City will sync up with the state and county in a phased “reopening” of the local economy. Those interested in attending the meeting can request the Zoom link by emailing kprosser@ ci.sisters.or.us starting May 8 up until 4 p.m. on May 13 and also through the City’s website. A call-in

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Sources of Strength school program takes action By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

PHOTO BY CEILI CORNELIUS

Beth Wood got on the bandwagon to offer a little mobile music to Sisters. The Sisters Folk Festival artist and educator launched what will be an ongoing effort to serve up a little fun and raise awareness of festival programing. Sisters Folk Festival announced the 2020 My Own Two Hands Award Recipients: The Theme Award is given to the artist and artwork that most closely adheres to or interprets the yearly theme. It went David Mensing, for his illuminating oil painting,

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excellence in craft, execution and/or interpretation in their chosen medium. • Janice Druian’s beautiful capturing of “Dawn’s Early Light.” Druian says the unique painting “is from a photo I took of pinnacles at See AWARDS on page 12

See SOS on page 14

By Katy Yoder Correspondent

option will be available. Topics will include whether or not to extend the City’s State of Emergency Declaration, which is due to expire. Extending the State of Emergency Declaration preserves legal authorities to take actions related to the crisis and maintains funding eligibility — it does NOT mean COVID-19 related lockdowns will extend for the length of the state of emergency. City Manager Cory Misley and Mayor Chuck Ryan told The Nugget last week that the Council will likely discuss when and how to reopen the recycling See CITY RESPONSE on page 16

“Plenary.” Mensing stated, “It is my honor to participate in support of My Own Two Hands and The Sisters Folk Festival. The value they bring to my family and the community can’t be overstated.” Three Awards of Merit were given to artists and artwork recognized for

Earlier this year, the Sisters School District implemented a program called Sources of Strength (SOS) to form a foundation for interconnectedness and well-being for students, staff, and community. In light of the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SOS team at Sisters High School (SHS) has jumped into action, offering a variety of resources and activities designed to help people cope with these challenging circumstances. In the fall, 60 high school students and some staff were trained in the program as mentors, which high school teacher Matt Bradley oversees with the help of counselor Lindy Weddel and other

Zemko marks century of joyful living

City eyes next moves in pandemic response By Jim Cornelius

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Being alive for 100 years is a milestone most people would like to experience, but probably won’t. Imagine the changes and lessons learned in that time. Dinzel Zemko doesn’t have to: she turned 100 on April 23. She’s seen her share of hardships and challenges, but she learned long ago to keep the faith, stay positive and let go of things you can’t change. Celebrating her 100th birthday didn’t go as planned. PHOTO PROVIDED Her family made the pain- Dinzel Zemko has lived a full, rich life across a century. ful decision to cancel her long-awaited party to keep everyone safe. Calling was disheartened, but knew plan and focus on the many FinePine Lodge and let- dwelling on it wouldn’t do blessings in her life. ting them know her big day any good. So, she did what was off was tough. Zemko she does best, trust God’s See 100 YEARS on page 23

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City’s role to grow as Sisters recovers Communication is key as Sisters ‘reopens’

Sisters’ city government will have a bigger and bigger role to play as Sisters moves from hunkering down and trying to weather the COVID-19 storm toward navigating the changed landscape the storm has left behind. The City used its very limited capabilities to respond to the rapidly-unfolding crisis in a timely and judicious manner, taking early precautions for the health and safety of staff and public; discouraging but not aggressively shutting down travel to Sisters; working with suddenly shuttered or interrupted businesses and out-of-work residents to manage utility billing and the like. Civic leaders and staff have worked hard to make sure that Sisters has a seat at the table, access to resources, and a voice in decisions that will have a profound effect on the community — though Sisters must recognize that we are one very small voice amid a great clamor. Going forward, the City will need to maintain a fine balance between consistency and flexibility when it comes to enacting or

modifying policies to help residents and businesses recover. The City will have to communicate very clearly and consistently with local residents, visitors and businesses in an environment where information can be confusing, contradictory — and can change quickly. Effective communication is a two-way street; the City needs to hear from its constituents regarding their circumstances and needs, always recognizing that the City has limited resources and capabilities and is constrained by the requirements of county and state authorities. Right now, it’s easy to get frustrated to the point of fury and despair with government action or inaction that seems confused, outof-touch and often counterproductive. Here in Sisters, we can make sure that we’re all pulling in the same positive direction, working in good faith under profoundly trying circumstances to do what we can with what we have. Jim Cornelius, Editor in Chief

Letters to the Editor… The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is 10 a.m. Monday.

To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our teachers who provide such an excellent education to our children. As a grandparent raising three kids I have watched for eight years these dedicated professionals going above and beyond expectations to expand these young minds. In so many creative and innovated ways they create an atmosphere where children are eager to go to school and learn. These days, the schools are closed and we are all learning from a distance. I have heard stories from parents in other districts who say that their children are struggling, that the way lessons are set up is a nightmare. My children have concise lesson plans and a flexible schedule. Teachers want their students to continue to learn but not get too stressed out about it. The well-being of everyone is taken into account.

I moved here when my oldest granddaughter was starting seventh grade. The district we were living in had a seventh through twelfth combined middle school/ high school. It was not a place I wanted her to go. I knew the reputation of the Sisters schools and had to get these kids over here for their education. I have never regretted this move. Having been an educator myself for 30 years I realized immediately the dedication these amazing people have toward their students. As we navigate through these strange times our teachers are a lifeline connecting us to a sense of normalcy. They work harder now providing students an education than they did in the classroom. I know how much my kids miss their teachers and classroom and I know how much the teachers wish they could greet their See LETTERS on page 8

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By Mayor Chuck Ryan and City Manager Cory Misley During these challenging times, one thing that cannot be overstressed is communication. In that regard, the City is determined to keep everyone as informed as possible as we progress through this pandemic. You can be assured that we are in sync with many decision-making bodies whose guidance and recommendations are being shared daily and the City is committed to present that data in an organized format every week in cooperation with The Nugget. While public safety has been the first priority, our businesses are clearly struggling during these challenging times and the City is reaching out to many of them in order to better understand their situation firsthand. Again, this communication can only enhance informed decision making through this process. In our next weekly article, we will share some of the key themes from these discussions. But one thing that is clear, the resolve and ingenuity of our small businesses is frankly amazing. Their positive attitude and complete understanding of the severity of the situation is to be commended. In the meantime, let us attempt to summarize the latest thinking from the Governor’s office in regard to the phased re-opening of our economy in Oregon. The Federal Government is giving authority to each state in regards to setting the parameters for re-opening of our businesses. The Governor has established a three-phase approach to this re-opening. The first phase includes restaurants and bars, most retail, childcare, outdoor recreation, and other personal services (hair/nail salons, etc.). This phase is targeted for completion sometime in the second half of May but there are prerequisites that

must be met before a county or region can initiate Phase 1. While many of these prerequisites are set at the county level, some are set at a health region (Deschutes County is in Health Region 7 that includes seven other Central and Eastern Oregon counties). Deschutes County has been working on a “Reopening Framework” they plan to get to the State by the end of this week. As they are available, we will post the latest drafts of these prerequisites in detail on the City’s website. For brevity, we listed the seven criteria but will not got into details for this column:

1. D eclining Prevalence of COVID-19 (from a statistical standpoint) 2. Minimum Testing Regimen 3. Contact Tracing System 4. Isolation Facilities 5. Finalized Statewide Sector Guidelines 6. Sufficient Healthcare Capacity 7. S ufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Once the above prerequisites have been met, a county will be allowed to initiate reopening of the businesses that are qualified in Phase 1. The final step will be public safety requirements that businesses (sector by sector) must follow which again will be dictated at the State level. These include social distancing factors, PPE (like masks, gloves, and sanitation) and capacity constraints of the particular business. A final recommendation on public safety requirements is forthcoming from the State and will be published in a future article. Another thing that is clear from our recent discussions with our businesses is that they are more than willing to follow these parameters and keep our community safe.

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Sisters bookstore fights for survival By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

One of Sisters’ iconic businesses has launched a crowd funding campaign to raise $75,000 in order to survive the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Paulina Springs Books was founded in 1992, and has established a national reputation as a fine independent bookstore and a cultural hub in Central Oregon. But, like most retail businesses in Sisters, it relies on a thriving summer season in order to sustain itself — and that’s not in the cards this year. “We basically operate at a

loss for three-quarters of the year or a little longer,” said owner Lane Jacobson. “And we rely on a really busy summer to cover that.” With most of Sisters’ major events already canceled this summer and the prospect of a constrained summer tourist season at best, Jacobson was forced to face a grim reality and seek a lifeline. “I’m stubborn, and it’s humbling for me to do this,” he told The Nugget. “It’s time to face the reality that we probably won’t survive without extra help through this year.” See BOOKSTORE on page 7

Mother’s Day when you cannot go out By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

With cities and communities still under stay-at-home orders across Oregon and schools and offices closed for the foreseeable future, it’s not surprising that COVID-19 would impact Mother’s Day plans this year. It has been 106 years since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Mothers need to be celebrated, and on May 10, 2020

it is still all about cherishing the relationships with the moms in your life. Mother’s Day is a special day to show your gratitude for the maternal figure in your life. Whether it’s your mom, your grandma, an aunt, your wife, or someone else, honoring that person might look a bit different this year as we deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Given this year’s unique circumstances, many of you See MOTHER’S DAY on page 22

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Birders looking to count golden eagles in one of the Deschutes River canyons.

Birding’s big day still on the calendar By Jim Anderson Correspondent

On May 9, you may come upon someone with binocs staring at you. If you do, look behind you. Chances are there’ll be a bird close by that the person wants to record, both physically and perhaps vocally. That day there will be thousands of people, worldwide, doing their best to record every bird they see and hear. It’s what Cornell University’s Ornithology Lab calls, “Global Big Day.” Last year, in the Western Hemisphere, participants and species seen during the Big Day were in the thousands. In the United States there was a total of 727 people acting as leaders on trips, but in Columbia there were 1,595. The Global Big Day was the brain child of Cornell

Laboratory of Ornithology. John Fitzpatrick, director of the lab, says: “If there’s one basic thing that the Lab stands for, it’s the idea that we have an opportunity to make a difference.” (View his video at www. birds.cornell.edu/home/.) Global Big Day is also an annual celebration of the birds around you, and this year is no different. It’s also an opportunity to place the new birds you see on your Life List. Joining the celebrants will make you a part of a global birding community. Participating is relatively easy; you can even report birds seen from your home window. To report your observations, go to www.birds.corn ell.edu/home/, click on Get Involved, then choose eBird. You will be asked to sign up for a free eBird account. Or

you can download the Lab’s free eBird mobile app. If you have more time, and are so inclined, you can also submit checklists of birds throughout the day at different times. You never know what you might spot. Your observations will help to better understand global bird populations through products like the animated abundance maps supplied by eBird Science. If you ever had the inclination to get into what is known as “bird watching,” which today we know as “birding,” and want to put these birds on your personal Life List, this is the time to not only get involved, but to have people all around you to help. On top of that, the Cornell Lab is offering participants the opportunity to help financially. Visit the web site for more information.

As the COVID-19 crisis affects gatherings, please contact individual organizations for their current meeting status or alternate arrangements. See Announcements on page 10 for more information.

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. / Thurs., 10 a.m., Friends of the Sisters Library Board Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at citizens4community.com noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings are held quarterly; please call for details. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver 541-388-9013. Support Group 1st Tuesday, noon, SPRD bldg. 800-272-3900. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation For Saturday meeting dates and District. 541-549-2091. location, email: steelefly@msn.com. Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Central OR Spinners and Weavers 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Sisters Area Photography Club Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Community Church. 541-480-1843. community room. 541-549-6157.

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Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in Sisters. 541-771-3258. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-923-1632. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870.

Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 808-281-2681. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Tuesday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654.

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Sisters Parent Teacher Community 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Saloon. 541-480-5994.

Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203.

Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., The Lodge. 541-668-6599.

Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors Monthly on a Friday. Call 541-549-4133 for date & time.

Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Takoda’s. 541-760-5645.

Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.

Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1 p.m. Suttle Tea. 503-819-1723.

Sisters Middle School Parent Collaboration Team 1st Tuesday, 2 p.m., SMS. 541-610-9513.

CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022.

FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefire.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to lisa@nuggetnews.com

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Firewood cutting opens in Sisters Beginning May 1 and continuing through May 31, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland will offer free personaluse firewood cutting, without the normal requirement to obtain a permit from a Forest Service office or vendor. This interim change to the firewood permitting process is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and an effort to maximize social distancing measures to the extent possible. After May 31, the Forest Service plans to return to the regular process of issuing firewood permits and load tags at offices and vendor locations, but this timeline may be extended depending on how the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. Firewood cutters can take up to four cords of firewood for personal use only. Inquire by phone or email with your local district office regarding commercial firewood permits. Firewood cutters taking advantage of this opportunity will be required to follow the same rules and regulations that are in effect during the regular firewood cutting season. These rules and regulations are found in the “2020 Central Oregon Personal Use Firewood Synopsis” and on individual firewood cutting area maps. Free personal-use firewood cutters will be required to have the following in their possession while cutting, loading, and transporting firewood: 1. A completed and signed hard-copy version of the Free Personal-Use Firewood Authorization. 2. A digital or hardcopy version of the 2020 Central Oregon Personal Use Firewood Synopsis. 3. A digital or hard-copy version of the appropriate firewood cutting area map. The Authorization, Synopsis, and maps can be acquired for Deschutes National Forest at https:// go.usa.gov/xd4xV, at Forest Service offices, and local participating vendors starting May 1. Firewood cutting area maps can be downloaded onto your electronic devices with the Avenza maps app available from Avenza.com. Woodcutters should use caution while driving on Forest Service roads. Many may remain snow covered and icy at higher elevations. Roads at lower elevations are wet and muddy and the soft roadbed can easily be damaged by vehicle traffic.

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Helping those hit hard by crisis

By Janel Ruehl Columnist

Sisters Country has come together to address those affected by the economic impact of the coronavirus. Tom Hespe, along with a team of dedicated volunteers, coordinates the Kiwanis Food Bank in Sisters. One of two local Food Banks, Kiwanis and Westside Church are both open and experiencing a major increase in demand. Fortunately, Hespe says they have also seen a boost in donations and new volunteers. “When I was working out in front of the food bank on April 2, people were driving up in their cars and waving a check out the window. That happened six to seven times that day!” said Hespe. He’s confident that the food bank is funded through the end of year, and will be able to continue to deliver consistent service to their clients. They’ve also received generous donations of other kinds from community members, including 100 bandanas from the Sisters Community Church to use as face coverings for their clients, a gift of classic children’s books, and lunch for their volunteers. However, they’ve had to

undertake a major restructuring of their delivery model to adapt to CDC guidelines and social distancing requirements, moving from an efficient “shopping cart” model to a menu and box program that requires more volunteers to deliver successfully. T h i s h a s t e m p o r a rily forced the food bank to reduce their service from once a week to once every other week (the Westside Church Food Bank is still open once a week). Hespe says they hope to get back to their old model as soon as possible, but in the meantime are in need of a few additional volunteers — particularly younger community members. Most veteran volunteers are over 60 and at higher risk from the virus. If you’re interested in volunteering, Hespe encourages community members reach out to him directly at hgang68@aol.com. Fully 20 percent of the Food Bank’s clients are experiencing homelessness, Hespe estimates. George Myers, Sisters Country resident and local homeless advocate, says he is grateful that the City of Sisters elected to keep local public restrooms and showers open during the crisis, providing critical access to clean water

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and sanitation facilities. Sisters Cold Weather Shelter closed on schedule at the end of February, and Myers says a big challenge now is outreach. He is working with the Homeless Leadership Coalition to distribute “outreach cards” to local camps and individuals, containing information on COVID-19 symptoms and available resources. For those looking to plug in, Myers encourages donations to local partners like the Family Access Network (FAN) and the Food Banks. “They know what people need, and are doing their very best to provide it,” said Myers. To support local businesses impacted by the crisis, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce and EDCOSisters have been working

hard to understand needs, connect business owners to available resources, and provide marketing support. In collaboration with The Nugget, the Chamber of Commerce has offered advertising support to local businesses. EDCO has helped local traded sector businesses pivot their business model and distribution methods to meet emerging needs. Both encourage business owners to reach out for additional support. Janel Ruehl is Program Administrator for Community & Economic Development with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC). She is working on the implementation of the Sisters Country Vision Project. For more information, visit www.sistersvision. org.

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The Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank is open and we welcome your visit! If you qualify by meeting the federal standard of poverty income level, we provide a wide variety of food choices tailored to your family’s tastes and geared for healthy meals. The Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank is open every other week and you are encouraged to anticipate your food needs for two weeks at a time between visits to the food bank.

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The weekend of May 16-17 will be packed with online workouts, inspiring panels, happy hours, guided meditations, foam rolling clinics and more. Healthy at Home 2020 will be led by favorite fitness and wellness influencers in Sisters. Every month, Sweat PNW hosts a special event to raise funds for a community member or family who is in need of financial assistance. This month, Sweat PNW has joined forces with several other fitness professionals, physical therapists, psychiatrists, nutritionists and more in the community to provide a virtual wellness weekend for the community. Loryn Cummins, LPC, will be leading a 30-minute connection integration activity. Cindy Tintle of Sisters Athletic Club, Ashlee Francis and Meghann Harty of Sweat PNW, Kari Anton and Cindy Miskoweic of Life.Love.Yoga. and Courtney Echternkamp of Beloved Bod will be leading home workouts. Audrey Tehan will be discussing home gardens and Laurie Francis will be demonstrating which

essential oils you can use to help your garden thrive. Ann Griffin will run a foam rolling clinic. There will be therapists and psychiatrists leading participants through guided meditations and teaching how to cultivate a centered presence. “These are just a few of the knowledgeable individuals in this community who have offered to produce a live online feed of their talents for others to do in the comfort of their own homes,” said organizer Ashlee Francis. “This event is donation-based and you can attend as many or as few of the live video workshops as you like. All donations will go to the Sisters Food Bank and can be made out to the food bank directly or to Sweat PNW so we can keep a running tab of how much money was collected.” For more information, email Ashlee Francis at hello@sweatpnw.com. The schedule of events can be found at www.sweatpnw. com. Sign up directly through the Sweat PNW website for each event or follow the Facebook page Healthy at Home 2020 to receive event updates.

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Glimpses of Sisters: Optimism By Karen Keady Columnist

I began writing Glimpses of Sisters when an out of town friend emailed and asked me, “So, how are things in Mayberry?” She was treated to the long answer. Today during this time fraught with angst, I want to write about optimism, which is sometimes difficult to foster, even during “normal” times. I have a “Business For Sale” sign planted in front of a business that is closed by executive order 20-12. I find that somewhat amusing and maybe a great sign of optimism — or that I am too busy painting my kitchen and doing yard work to take it down. The other day I witnessed five tiny ants on a butcher block table attempting to haul away a chunk of cornbread 10 times their size. They kept dropping it, or, one of the ants did. I imagined the ant conversation, “Jeez, Herb, can’t you hold up your end for crying out loud!” Herb says, “Sorry Al, I hurt one of my legs and Heckle and Jekyll over there are pretty wimpy too!” I allowed the ants to carry on because I have read too many great articles by Jim Anderson to kill anything. Everything pretty much survives around here. A couple of weeks ago, in a store parking lot, I witnessed another sign of

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While ODOT has finished its plowing operations on the east side of McKenzie Pass, the road is not open — to anyone — and won’t be until mid-June. The status of the roadway from the eastern snow gate to the summit has been a point of confusion and contention for several years. ODOT plows a single lane through the snow on the road during the spring, and then lets snowmelt do the rest. Once the snow is melted off, work crews sweep the roadway to clear debris, dirt and gravel, and patch potholes created over the winter. Opening of the highway used to be arbitrary — the gate was opened whenever the work was done. For the past several years, the agency has determined upon a consistent third-Mondayin-June opening. During the plowing and maintenance period, the roadway is closed to traffic. However, cyclists and walkers go around the gate to use the roadway and public perception has grown that the road is open for cyclists

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potential use of the route, ODOT is concerned about the ability for folks to practice social distancing in general.” In his e-mail and a subsequent conversation with The Nugget, Farnsworth acknowledged that there will inevitably be use of the road, regardless of closure gates and signage. “At the same time, and while the gates are closed into mid-June, we recognize that many people will continue to make their own choices traveling by other than car or truck or RV, and are able to get around or over the gates to use the section of highway beyond those gates,” he said. “We (ODOT Region 4) do not conduct enforcement of the closure other than the gating, and we do not expect other organizations (such as USFS or law enforcement) to conduct enforcement. Therefore, such users of the roadway are entering at their own risk.” Farnsworth told The Nugget that he plans to continue to press for a wider understanding that the road is not open to cycling prior to the mid-June opening.

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Writers & Lovers by Lily King Are you a writer? Casey Peabody had been working on her novel for six years. She’s mending her heart and piecing her life back together after her mother’s sudden death and the end of a love affair. While all of her friends have moved on with successful careers and family life, she’s living in Cambridge, Massachusetts, waiting tables in Harvard Square and writing in a tiny rented room. She’s emotional and stuck without a plan. When two very different lovers enter her life, is one a better fit than the other? Both are writers and the conversations are engaging and literary. But can she handle her own feelings while balancing the pressure of finishing her book and being in a relationship? How will she move forward? King delivers a novel filled with hope, friendship and romance. Readers will appreciate the honest struggles of a writer, the publishing world, and finding time to write. Join The Library Book Club to discuss “Writers & Lovers” by Lily King online via Zoom on Wednesday, May 27, at 5:30 p.m. Available now on Hoopla at www.deschuteslibrary.org.

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The GoFundMe page can be found at www.gofundme. com/f/paulina-springsbooks-needs-your-help. The campaign page provides a breakdown of what donated funds will be used for. “It’s basically to cover payroll, occupancy, and liability,” he said. Independent bookstores have been battered over the past decade by changes in reading habits, changes in the publishing industry and the rise of Amazon.com. But quality indies have found niches and some traction in recent years — Paulina Springs Books among them. As the third owner of the store, Jacobson built on a loyal customer base, both among locals and among visitors, and was moving the store into a new level of success and activity as a cultural hub. It was the headquarters of the Sisters Festival of Books, which had a successful inaugural event last fall. Jacobson announced last week that the 2020 festival set for October would be canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Paulina Springs has remained open through the pandemic shutdown, with

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon a point-of-purchase table at the door. Customers can order books for store pickup or deliver to their home, but they cannot come in and browse. The “takeout” business has allowed Paulina Springs to “tread water” Jacobson said, but without the prospect of a real summer season, merely treading water will inevitably become slowly sinking under. The staff remains intact and Jacobson wants to ensure that it stays that way. “The staff is what makes the store the store, and gives it its character and culture and all that,” he said. “I’m really reluctant to change that.” Jacobson acknowledged that there has been a nationwide Save Indie Book Stores campaign, led by bestselling author James Patterson. The campaign has raised substantial funds, but the need is so widespread and acute that no bookstore can count on it as a lifeline. “I would be surprised if it’s even $1,000 that we get,” he said. Jacobson foresees a restricted level of commerce this summer. “At best, I imagine being able to have a limited number of people in the store at any one time,” he said. The safety and well-being of staff and customers is the top priority for Jacobson. “We’re committed to following CDC guidelines, even

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kids every day. I’m hoping people will take the time this week to reach out to a teacher and let them know how much we value them. Thank you teachers of District No. 6. We love you! Debra Lajko and family

To the Editor: I just wanted to write to express my concern about the new prevalence of orange parking notices that I have been seeing all around town. This greatly frustrates me that the city and sheriff have decided that now is a great time to crack down on parking — during a worldwide pandemic. It was already frustrating enough to hear a while back about the city’s new, very unreasonable policy for the Sisters Folk Festival parking and now this? What is happening to the small little town that used to be so quaint and reasonable about things? What is happening to common sense? Should people really be getting threats of having their own vehicles towed for parking in a city parking spot in a town with a little over 2,000 people and PLENTY of parking spaces? And during a pandemic when people are struggling just to make it and get by? To me it just seems ridiculous, especially right now considering the circumstances. The tons of parking spaces in Sisters are not even close to getting filled up and that’s what annoys me so much about seeing all these orange notices. It hasn’t even happened to my vehicle, I just think it’s so unfair considering the size of this town and amount of available spaces. One of the greatest things about Sisters was free parking and it looks as if that doesn’t even exist anymore. Why in the world would anyone want this place to end up like all of the other cities? I moved away from the city to get away from that crap and I don’t like that I see it happening here! Let’s keep the corporate, big city mentality OUT of Sisters. Please. Andrew Roe

To the Editor: I am buffaloed by the non-reopening action of our Governor related to deaths by COVID-19. It is my understanding that all state parks have been closed until the spring of 2021. Our schools and colleges seem to be closed indefinitely. We cannot conduct community business in any normal kind of manner. We are told to stay at home and to not congregate in large groups. The states do have the power to protect citizens from harm or danger. But in doing so the leaders have an obligation to communicate clearly the reasons for each decision. The state

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To the Editor: Michael Wells recently criticized Mr. Tom Donohue’s letter to the editor summarizing what he thought Mr. Donohue’s points were in handling COVID-19, and then dismissing them as “right-wing talking points.” When we label our neighbors we devalue and disrespect them. Disagree with points, logic or presuppositions leading to conclusions, or the conclusions drawn but let’s please not label others views as “liberal left-wing, right wing etc.” Let’s show respect for our neighbors thought processes, values and individuality. Gretchen Honan

To the Editor: There are seven Republican candidates vying for the 2nd District U.S. Representative nomination: a crowded field to say the least. I believe Cliff Bentz is by far the best candidate to represent the 2nd District. He has a proven record of conservative leadership as a state representative and state senator over the past 12 years. Cliff is pro-life, pro-second amendment and has proudly supported President Trump. Unlike some candidates who have recently See LETTERS on page 15

Sisters writer receives grant from PEN America Freelance journalist and poet Tiffany Lee Brown received a grant of $1,000 from the PEN America Writers’ Emergency Fund this week. “As a community of literary professionals, PEN America is sympathetic to the struggle many face in making a living as a writer, and the added hardship resulting from the extraordinary ramifications of the COVID-19 epidemic,” the organization wrote in its granting letter. “With the help of generous supporters, we are glad to be able to offer assistance to a colleague during a difficult time.” Brown is a freelance writer and contributor to The Nugget Newspaper. In the wake of World War I, PEN was formed to foster

international literary fellowship among writers that would transcend national and ethnic divides. Founding members included Willa Cather, Eugene O’Neill, Robert Frost and Booth Tarkington. PEN America’s current mission is to “defend free expression in the United States and internationally and to celebrate the power of words to change our world.” Brown said she was deeply grateful for the grant. “Like so many parents, I find myself juggling a lot,” she said. “Raising our son, doing school from home now, freelancing for The Nugget, doing work in the community.” That work includes Tea & Poetry, the Sisters See BROWN on page 15

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Multiple candidates seek commission seat By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Phil Henderson will seek to keep his seat on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners next November. Democratic party voters will choose who his rival will be for the seat in the May 19 primary. Phil Chang, Greg Bryant and Ron Boozell are vying for the nomination. Henderson, a Republican, has held the seat since his election in November 2016. He told The Nugget that, for the foreseeable future, the commissioners are going to be thoroughly absorbed in response to and recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It has identified, I think, a need in our county to have a more rapid ability to respond to a health situation,” he said. The economic fallout of the shutdown enacted to slow the spread of the disease can’t be fully calculated yet, but it is sure to be severe — perhaps representing a blow equal to or greater than the recession that slammed the region a decade ago. “I don’t know if we’re back to 2008-09 or not,” he said. The economy will affect everything from land use to wildfire mitigation, he said. Henderson pointed to important strides on the wildfire

defense front, where he serves on the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Council. He noted that the prescribed burning program designed to provide community protection has been put in abeyance due to the pandemic. He said that Sisters needs to see more acres treated in order to maintain protection. Henderson acknowledged that housing — especially workforce housing — has become an acute issue in the Sisters area. “I support expanding the urban growth boundary when it’s necessary,” he said. “in general, there’s a shortage of housing in Deschutes County. For so many people, it’s unaffordable. We’ve got to open that up.” Henderson, who has a background as a builder, said he also supports modifying requirements regarding nonresource rural land to allow for different uses and some housing uses. “The whole prosperity of our county has a foundation in that we’re interspersed with farms and housing,” he said. “I believe in that.” Phil Chang helped create the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project and served for several years as Senator Jeff Merkeley’s field representative in Central Oregon. The long-time Bend resident said that he is running for

the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners because “it’s a place where I thought I could plug in my experience and do some good.” Chang has a strong interest in issues around managing growth. “ I f w e d o n ’t g r o w well, housing availability decreases, traffic gets worse, we lose our wildlife and our quality of life decreases,” he said. Chang believes in landefficient, pedestrian-and-bikefriendly mixed-use development, which he believes is applicable (and happening) in Sisters. He thinks that the current commission is interested in challenging state land-use laws, which he thinks is a mistake. “Allowing more rural subdivisions is not the way to go,” he said. Chang sees transportation as a significant issue for the Sisters community, especially for seniors. “The county has not made meaningful investments in the Cascades East transit system,” he said. “I believe that if we’re going to have good mass transit connectivity throughout Central Oregon, the county is going to have to step up and make it happen.” Chang believes that the county needs to invest more in services for members of the community — and that those

investments are cost-effective in the long run. “I think you can be fiscally responsible, but you can also be fiscally strategic,” he said. Chang acknowledged that the financial impacts both on the economy and on government budgets will have a significant impact on what can and should be done over the next commissioner’s term of office. Greg Bryant moved to Bend seven years ago to retire. As vice president of the Deschutes River Woods Homeowners Association, he has attended many commission meetings and he said he “didn’t necessarily like the direction they were going, so I decided to throw my hat in the ring.” Bryant is particularly concerned with accelerating wildfire protection activities. “They do a great job of keeping the fire fuels down, but I think that’s got to be done more because, with

climate change, I think we’re going to have drier summers and less water,” he said. Bryant said he is also keenly interested in transportation issues, though he indicated that he does not have specific knowledge of the transportation situation in the west county. He acknowledged that there is tension between the desire to move traffic through the Highway 20 corridor and the desire of Sisters businesses to get that traffic to stop here and shop and dine. Bryant believes his professional background as an accountant would be helpful to the county in making county departments as efficient as possible, as the county faces the potential for a deep fiscal crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been through recessions,” he noted. Candidate Ron Boozell declined a phone interview with The Nugget.

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As a result of COVID-19 mandates on meeting size and locations, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Sisters are currently continuing in creative ways. Some meeting times have moved to an online Zoom platform. Others are not meeting at this time. To talk to an alcoholic, find out about Zoom meetings in Sisters, or any other questions about Alcoholics Anonymous you can call one of the numbers below or go online at coigaa.org. Call Anne Z: 503516-7650 or Jan: 541-647-8859 or Agnes: 541-588-6778.

The Celebration of Life for Margie Black, previously scheduled for May 9, has been postponed until further notice.

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The Furry Friends (FF) office is closed but is still offering free dog or cat food to those in need. Pet food can be left outside the Sisters Art Works building where the FF office is located. It will be marked with your first name only. Pick-ups are available at an agreed upon time. (It can’t be left outside for very long as other critters may get into it.) Please call or text Furry Friends at 541-797-4023.

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VAST church is eager to help, picking up prescriptions, delivering groceries or food, helping however they can. People in need can call 541-719-0587 and press 1 to be connected to Mikee Stutzman, Ministry Coordinator or email her at admin@vastchurch.com. VAST Church is willing to help as long as resources and volunteers allow.

Pandemic Partners Sisters Facebook Page

A Facebook page has been set up to connect Sisters community members needing help with those willing to volunteer. Go to the link below, then ask to join and the moderators will approve those who qualify: www.facebook.com/ groups/502740160418961/.

Habitat Thrift Store & ReStore

Sisters Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store and ReStore will remain closed until the state closure of non-essential businesses is lifted. If you have an urgent need that we can help with, please contact the Habitat Office at 541-549-1193 or email info@ sistershabitat.org .

Sisters Community Garden

The Sisters Community Garden has a few raised bed garden The Sisters Science Club is offering plots available for the 2020 gardening season. Application a number of streaming lectures materials and information are and documentaries in lieu of available on the Garden’s website, its monthly Frontiers in Science lecture series. Sign up by emailing SistersCommunityGarden.org. For more information, please call scienceinsisters@gmail.com. Call 503-313-3076. 541-912-0750 for more info.

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Westside Sisters Church has a weekly food pantry on Thursdays. For the next several weeks, food will be distributed drive-through style from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the New Hope building, 222 N. Trinity Way. People in need of food may drive through the parking lot and pick up a bag of food for their household. Other Sistersarea churches are joining with Westside Sisters to contribute financially to help sustain the program. Call 541-549-4184 for more information.

Sisters Community Church

Do you need help with running errands or deliveries or more? Sisters Community Church has volunteers available and is cultivating a caring community. Call Wendy at 541-389-6859. Visit the church website at www. sisterschurch.com.

Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends, a mentoring program in Sisters, is continuing to find innovative ways to reach out and assist their mentors, children and families. Current needs include childcare to allow parents to continue to work, internet/computer access for online learning, supplies for athome learning and activity kits, and even basic needs, such as food and medical access. Circle of Friends has also established an emergency fund to provide immediate response for the most pressing needs. Contact Kellie at 503-396-2572 to help.

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Sisters School Board meetings are normally held one Wednesday per month at the District Administration building. Going forward all board meetings will be held via Zoom. The public is invited to join the budget committee meeting on May 6 at 5 p.m. via computer, https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/88624054952 or dial in by phone, 1-253-2158782. Meeting ID: 886 2405 4952 The public may join the board meeting on May 6 at 6 p.m. via computer, https://us02web. zoom.us/j/82923683742 or dial in by phone, 1-253-215-8782. Meeting ID: 829 2368 3742. Go to ssd6.org to see meeting schedule and agendas. Call 541-549-8521, x5002 for more information.

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Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank has made an operational change based on the evolving response to COVID-19. Visitors are now encouraged to shop for two weeks instead of one week. The Food Bank will then be closed every other week temporarily. The next open date is May 14. The Food Bank opens at 9 a.m. on Thursdays. Questions? Email info@sisterskiwanis.org.

STARS...Sisters Transportation and Ride Share During the current pandemic STARS is expanding services to include pick up and delivery of pre-ordered groceries, health care products and prescription refills. Orders must be prepaid. The driver service is doorstep to doorstep. STARS drivers can pick up bagged or boxed food and health care products from Oliver Lemons, Smokehouse, Bi-Mart and Ray’s Market. Drivers can also pick up prescription refills with patient authorization from Sisters Drug. Volunteer availability remains the same for this expanded service as for medical appointment rides: Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. STARS dispatch schedule however has been extended to accommodate added services.

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SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 Temporarily meeting virtually. See sisterschurch.com for details. | info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship | ccsisters.org The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)

Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Temporarily meeting virtually. See sistersnaz.org for details. Wellhouse Church (formerly Westside Sisters) 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 • westsidesisters.org Drive-in church at Sisters Rodeo grounds every Sunday at 10 a.m. Tune your radio to KNLR/KNLX 97.5 or 104.9 FM. Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship Temporarily meeting virtually. See vastchurch.com for details. Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586

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Social distancing on Jack Creek Trail By Craig F. Eisenbeis Columnist

The coronavirus and social distancing have affected us all. Unlike downtown city dwellers, however, we have a lot more freedom to move about, without risking that dreaded human contact. My hiking buddy and I resolved not to let the current situation completely freeze us out of one of our favorite activities. Still, virus cautions have disrupted our usual routine. For example, carpooling is now out; so, more distant destinations with two vehicles are less attractive since we can’t take turns driving just one car. Car drops for one-way hikes are also out. As a result, we’ve been opting for shorter, closer outings; and you can’t get much closer or shorter than the Jack Creek Trail. The Jack Creek Trail is a short, flat trail in a park-like setting, with a truly remarkable natural phenomenon as a destination objective. I have even seen families with strollers on this trail. To the hardcore hiker, though, it might be a stretch to call it a hike. Maybe an “outing in the woods.” Although often overlooked because of the larger and better-known Headwaters of the Metolius, the birthplace of Jack Creek has many of the same qualities as its more famous nearby sibling. One difference, however, is that it’s possible to walk right up to the very spot where the stream gurgles fully formed from the hillside. As with the Metolius River and most of its other tributaries, Jack Creek has its origins in the winter snows of the Cascade Range. The snowmelt, however, doesn’t simply run along the surface. Rather, it seeps down through

the volcanic soils and rock to emerge, years later — usually many miles from its origin. In the Metolius Basin, basalt lava flows have been overlaid by alluvial deposits of sediment and gravel. Cracks in the underground basalt layers serve as aquifers to bring the Cascade melt waters back to the surface. In the case of the Metolius Basin, these cracks tend to deliver their water flow all at about the same elevation level, in this case, about 3,200 feet. Most of these outlets, like Jack Creek, are on the west side of the Metolius River. To observe this interesting phenomenon and get a closeup look at the headwaters, there are three trail options to choose from. One is easy, another is even easier, and the third is really easy. To take an easy three mile round trip, leave your car near the Jack Creek Bridge and walk along the creek, then through the campground. The sound of the creek is always within earshot, and the forest is beautiful. For a shorter, two mile version, park at the west end of the Jack Creek Campground and follow the wide, flat, smooth trail upstream for one mile. The trail is not paved, but it is about as close as you can get to a sidewalk in the woods. It should be noted, that as we get farther into summer, the trail can become dry and dusty. For the really easy walk, there is another access point, from which the headwaters can be reached at the end of a well-maintained trail that is only about a half mile from the parking lot. This trail joins the main streamside trail near a rustic log bench. The 2003 B&B Fire touched the area on the north side of the creek, and

the effects are still apparent. Several trees have fallen upstream of the bench trail junction and, as of last week, had not been cleared. The area along the creek itself is unburned, and magnificent old growth pines and firs tower above the trail. Deer and elk are sometimes seen in the area, and wildflowers will soon be blooming. Both trails are perfect for a relaxing stroll and for introducing children to an “outing in the woods.” The trails are even suitable for toddlers. We were a little surprised to encounter about a dozen other people on this walk, which is the most I’ve ever encountered here. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones looking for an escape from housebound seclusion. To find these relaxing little hikes, drive west from Sisters on Highway 20 for about 12 miles. Turn right onto the (paved) Jack Lake Road (Forest Road 12). Do not take the subsequent Round Lake turn off (about a mile on the left); instead, continue on Road 12 for a total of just over four miles. At that point, the road curves to the right; take the Jack Creek turnoff to the left (Road 1230). It’s easy to miss this turnoff if you’re not paying attention. This next portion of the Jack Creek Road is ostensibly still paved but is in horrible condition, so drive with great care. It soon crosses the Jack Creek Bridge, and the “pavement” ends. Park here for the three-mile hike. For the two mile option, turn left after crossing the Jack Creek Bridge onto Forest Road

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“Stepping Into Light.” • Wendy Birnbaum and Susie Zeitner’s glass and iron collaboration “Stepping Into Light.” “We’re honored to receive this award for doing what we love — collaborating to select a photograph to enhance the MOTH theme, then letting the light in the photograph and the light and texture of the glass blend together to create a three-dimensional piece,” the artists stated. “We feel great joy donating our art to help raise money and awareness for art and music programs in the schools.” • Mike Stasko’s original pencil drawing “April Showers (with Pegasus).” Stasko states, “April showers, as the saying goes, brings May flowers in a season of rebirth, renewal and growth: a new dawn.” The Americana Folk Award was given to the artist and artwork that represents expression and culture of the United States of America and is rooted in traditions that come from community and culture – expressing cultural identity by conveying shared community values and aesthetics. Dorothy Holmes Mohler earned the honors for her playful original painting “The Sun Followers.” Mohler said, “I am by no means trying to change the world with my art. I am just so thrilled to be painting every day. Hopefully, people will see joy and possibly some of nature’s beauty when looking at my work.” The Spirit of Giving Award was given to the artist, artwork, organization or person that consistently shares generosity of spirit and engagement in community, and actively seeks to contribute in a positive, meaningful way. Thompson Guitars earned that honor for consistently and generously providing a handmade guitar for the auction each year (see related story, page 13).

Thompson Guitars are respected worldwide and are played by many of today’s top guitarists. Christine Funk said, “We are especially proud to be located in this thriving musical community. We are very appreciative of receiving the Spirit of Giving award this year in recognition of our donation of a specially made ‘My Own Two Hands’ guitar for the past five years that is sold during the ‘live’ auction event. We are thrilled each time one sells, knowing that the money is used to continue music education for the next generation of players and music lovers.” The Pamela Hulse Andrews S t u d e n t Achievement Award was given to the student artist and artwork that represents excellence and achievement of their work and contribution to their school and community. This year it went to Sierra Henneous, Sisters High School senior, a gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist and fine visual art student. Sierra’s art

teacher, Bethany Gunnarson, said, “Sierra is dedicated, thoughtful, and giving with her work and I know that the arts are a really important part of her life. I know that she will always be involved in the arts one way or another, passing it along and helping others.” T h e B e n We s t l u n d Advocate For the Arts Award goes to the artist, organization, or person who consistently supports, promotes, and perpetuates cultural expression and engagement, and advocates for building on the arts economy and thriving arts scene. Caldera was honored as a catalyst for the transformation of under-served youth through innovative, yearround art and environmental programs. Since 1996, Caldera’s Youth Program has served 15,000 Oregon middle and high school students in rural and urban communities, including Sisters. Through their Artists in Residence Program, Caldera supports professional artists to build skills, relationships, and projects that inspire growth, combat oppression, and activate change. These residencies culminate in monthly winter Open Studios, which

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showcase the work of Artists in Residence and Youth Program students for the Central Oregon community. Caldera’s programs nurture individual creativity to ignite self-expression and transform the way people engage in their lives, families, and communities. “Caldera is honored to be the recipient of the Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award. As always and in these difficult times, music, the arts and self-expression are so vital for young people, creatives and our local communities. Our partnership with Sisters Folk Festival sustains and strengthens all of us,” said Rene Mitchell, board chair. The MOTH Inspiration Award was given to an artist and/or person who inspires others to achieve excellence in artistic expression in a literary, musical, visual, or other artistic endeavor. MOTH honored the late

Bill MacDonald, Americana Luthier Program and ukulele building instructor at Sisters High School. For more than a decade, MacDonald, with a core team of volunteers, helped students discover the love of building musical instruments, including hand-made ukuleles, through Sisters Folk Festival programming in the high school. Another Luthier Program volunteer David Perkins said, “Bill taught me so much, not only about wood working, but about life. I especially appreciated his sense of humor, and his ability to turn lemons into lemonade.” Ukulele volunteer Marcy Edwards added, “We all have fond memories of Bill during any final step when, with a quirky smile and a twinkle in his eyes, he would encourage the student to wave his or her arms over the glued/clamped/ repaired instrument and say See AWARDS on page 13

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‘Haji Maji’ as he managed to get every student to smile and play along. My records show that over 150 ukuleles were hand crafted in Bill’s high school ukulele classes!” Sisters High School woodworking teacher Tony Cosby said, “Bill took volunteering to a new dimension. I can’t remember him taking a day off. I also can’t remember him ever saying to a student, ‘no I can’t help you.’” SFF hopes the My Own Two Hands online art auction fundraiser will provide muchneeded money for core mission support while showcasing the dozens of Central Oregon artists and businesses who have contributed. No ticket purchase is necessary to participate in the auction, and bids can be placed from the comfort and safety of home via your cell phone or internet-connected device. Follow Sisters Folk Festival on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date event information. For more information on the My Own Two Hands auction and fundraiser, go to www.sistersfolkfestival. org, and to participate May 8-16 in the online art auction fundraiser, visit http://tinyurl. com/MOTH2020.

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Thompson Guitar a prize for MOTH participants An exquisite, handcrafted guitar made right here in Sisters is the perfect representation of the varied arts brought together by the Sisters Folk Festival’s My Own Two Hands arts fundraiser. This year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual My Own Two Hands fundraiser is a completely online silent auction. Bidding for the virtual auction will open on Friday, May 8 and close on Saturday, May 16, with more than 75 different items available to bid on during that time. No ticket purchase is necessary to participate in the auction, and bids can be placed from the comfort and safety of home via cell phone or internet-connected device. SFF organizers have announced the event’s raffle item and procedure for entering to win. Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold to win a handcrafted, custom and highly-coveted Preston Thompson guitar. Raffle tickets are $50 each. The direct link to purchase a raffle ticket for the guitar is https://sff2020. ggo.bid/bidding/pack age/13028585 and auction registration is required first. The model to be raffled is

an OM-shaped guitar with a beautiful Cuban mahogany back/sides paired with an Adirondack spruce top. Christine Funk, general manager of Thompson Guitars, said, “The size of an OM gives you an immediate voice, deep and resonant with a sustain that shows off the tone of this special mahogany. This is a great sized model for finger-style players and pickers alike. Inlay specialist Simon highlighted his original Regency torch inlay by making it out of a combination of maple and walnut woods, accenting the rope-top purfling and the maple fretboard markers. Luthier Gareth Jenkins hand carved the braces and hand graduated the tops to capture the vintage tone players are looking for. These special boutique guitars are crafted right here in Sisters, Oregon!” Preston Thompson Guitars is a small company located in Sisters, producing handcrafted acoustic guitars. Founder Preston Thompson started making guitars in the 1980s and studied Golden Era guitars from the 1930s in order to replicate that highly sought-after vintage sound. The playability and craftsmanship of Thompson guitars are highly regarded

in the industry, with support from dealers both domestically and internationally. Thompson put together a team of individuals that bring years of experience and knowledge to the company fostering the reputation Preston established early in his career. “We are especially proud to be located in this thriving musical community, home of the Sisters Folk Festival and Americana Project,” Funk said. This year, the My Own Two Hands Spirit of Giving Award was given to Preston Thompson Guitars, for their generosity over the years in providing a custom, handmade guitar to the art auction and fundraiser. “We are very appreciative of receiving the Spirit of Giving award this year in recognition of our donation of a specially made ‘My

Own Two Hands’ guitar for the past five years that is sold during the live auction event,” Funk said. “We are thrilled each time one sells, knowing that the money is used to continue music education for the next generation of players and music lovers. This year, SFF will need all the support it can get with the current circumstances going on in our country and world. Thank you for considering purchasing a limited raffle ticket on this beautiful OM-CMA (Cuban Mahogany/Adirondack Top) highlighted with our original Regency torch made of maple and walnut.” Be sure to follow Sisters Folk Festival on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for upto-date information. To participate in the online art auction fundraiser, visit http:// tinyurl.com/MOTH2020.

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high school staff. Though the program is relatively new, it is already having an impact, according to Bradley. Bradley said, “Sources of Strength is a proactive positive culture program that spreads messages of hope, help, and strength across existing social networks. Although Sources of Strength has been around for decades, the program is just getting started at SHS. As a result, our Sources of Strength team is putting on a series of events in order to promote the program and support our community during this difficult time.” Bradley and a dozen SOS student mentors have put together a Sources of Strength care package that is being sent out to all high school students and their families via regular mail as well as through email this week. A link to the entire package can be found at the end of this article as well as through a QR code (see graphic) that allows for the download of all the materials through a smartphone. Sources of Strength, which is an international organization, uses a colorful wheel graphic to illustrate the eight components that the program emphasizes related to where human beings find their sources of strength. These eight components include family support, positive friends, mentors, positive activities, generosity, spirituality, physical health, and mental health. Bradley and his students designed the care package to promote actions related to these concepts including a “Weekly Workout,” a personal bingo-like game dubbed “Outlaws Quingo”

and a “Scavenger Hunt.” The Weekly Workout includes suggestions for things to do each day associated with each of the eight wheel components. For example, under Generosity a person might check in on their neighbor, thank an essential worker, or donate to a charity. Under Mentor a person could contact someone who has supported them and ask for a book, film or music recommendation. Outlaw Quingo is similar in that the quingo card includes 25 boxes with suggested activities to do, so participants can read through the quingo card and decide which direction to take for that day. Suggestions include things like enjoy the outdoors, sing or dance, read a book for pleasure, or make plans with a friend for after the quarantine. Samantha Ryan helped modify the game to fit the Outlaws and said, “Everyone loves bingo and you can have a little fun during this time and stay connected and pull from your sources of strength. We are hoping that people from beyond the school community will take part.” Q u i n g o p l a y e r s a r e encouraged to add their participation to their Instagram story and tag the Sisters SOS account to become eligible for some raffle prizes in the form of gift cards to local businesses that have been provided by a variety of anonymous donors. The Scavenger Hunt includes using the provided Sisters Strong poster and adding a message to it that exemplifies something that makes us stronger. People are asked to hang a completed poster where it would be visible from the street. Senior Maddison Anderson explained, “This is just one more way to spread that positivity and hope that Sources

1. Family Support: This strength comes from the love and support you get from family members.

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of Strength is all about. As people are out on a walk and see the posters it may cause them to have a conversation about it.” The group is also planning a campaign to send notes to Sisters High School students through “snail mail,” according to students Anna Mensing and Rachel Dale. Members of the SOS team hope to send notes of hope to all students and in turn encourage them to do the same for other people in their lives. Sydney Wilkins said, “I think there is a lot of possibility for a really strong impact for SOS as a positive culture program, including how we can recover from bad things that have happened and by focusing on good things and things that make us better and stronger.” Skylar Wilkins added, “We are trying to reach people now who are not in school and who may be feeling disconnected because that connectedness is the one thing that really helps, especially in times like this.” She also wanted to express her sincere gratitude for the financial support for this program from anonymous donors. “We are sending out mailings, printing materials and doing all sorts of stuff that we couldn’t do without the generosity of donors. We want to thank them somehow since we don’t know who they are, but we honestly couldn’t do

2. Positive Friends: This strength comes from the connection and direction you get from your good friends. 3. Mentors: This strength comes from the wisdom and guidance you get from your adult mentors. 4. Positive Activities: Strength comes from the satisfaction you feel when you do good things that you love. 5. Generosity: This strength comes from the joy you feel when you do good things for others. 6. Spirituality: This strength comes from fostering faith, getting connected, and practicing gratitude. 7. Physical Health: This strength comes from caring for your body by hydrating, resting, exercising, eating right, and going to the doctor (among other things). 8. Mental health: This strength comes from the healthy ways you cope when you’re feeling worried, sad, or angry. what we need to do without them.” Those who want or need to connect to the care package documents directly can access the do so through the google document link: https:// drive.google.com/file/d/1cDGyRhk7JAnLlR9SXEBASUmBpOumOyj/ view?usp=sharing

The group has plans in the works for a number of other outreaches to students in the weeks to come, according to Bradley. Bradley is grateful for the tremendous support for the SOS program. “This program probably wouldn’t have gotten off the ground without the generous donations and incredible wisdom of many community members,” he said. “The program has also been embraced by all of our administrators, teachers, and other staff members. Together, we are bringing this program to life at Sisters High School.”

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To the Editor: My wife Carol and I moved to Sisters in June of 2019. Previously we lived in Paradise, California where they had the devastating fire. I had lived there for 39 years. Although many people suffered greatly and are still feeling the effects, the whole experience turned out to be a giant opportunity for us in many ways, for which we are grateful to God. About a year before the fire we had determined that we wanted to relocate to Sisters, my family having most of their roots in Oregon and Washington. We subscribed to The Nugget and after the fire, when we called to update our mailing address with the newspaper, they upgraded our subscription to first class mailing at no additional cost to us, an early indication that we are moving to the right place! Reading The Nugget helped us to look forward to our relocation, and not look too much in the rear view mirror. Regarding the Paradise fire my wife and I agreed that our worst loss was the loss of community. The familiar patterns of seeing friends at church, and visiting stores and restaurants, Les Schwab, etc., and being served by familiar faces that we had known for years. Our sense of community was quickly restored when we moved to this unique and wonderful place and we have met so many friendly and helpful people (too many to mention) that have helped us feel right at home. Of course, now we are all adjusting to the coronavirus and its effect on everyone in so many ways. We are again strengthened and encouraged by the inhabitants of this caring community and the unique role your newspaper plays in binding us together and preserving the important sense of community. Many thanks to you and your staff for all you do. Grayson and Carol Sorrels

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center and other city facilities and contingency plans for whether and how the City campground will operate. The City has limited ability to act independently on pandemic response. “The City has limited decision-making power, we really do,” Ryan said. “We’re following state and federal guidelines.” The City is awaiting action from the State of Oregon and Deschutes County to initiate a three-phased program to reopen economic and social activity projected to start this month — with restrictions. The City’s current understanding is that, “the first phase includes restaurants and bars, most retail, childcare, outdoor recreation, and other personal services (hair/ nail salons, etc.).” Criteria key off of Trump administration guidelines that say that reopening requires downward trajectories of cases during a 14-day period or of positive tests as a percent of total tests. They also call for “surge capacity” in healthcare systems and “robust testing and contact tracing.” Counties are submitting framework plans for reopening; Deschutes County was expected to complete and submit its plan this week. Some eastern counties have had very few or no confirmed COVID-19, while overall, the state has seen 2,680 confirmed cases, resulting in 109 deaths. As of Monday, Deschutes County has had 79 confirmed cases, but no COVID-19 deaths. Deschutes County has seen neither a substantial spike nor a marked, steady decline in cases, which makes it unclear how criteria will be applied here. Misely acknowledged that there is uncertainty in the community because we don’t know when we’ll be in Phase 1 or how long we’ll be in Phase 1. Misley and Ryan told The Nugget that the City is committed to providing clear information and guidance as it becomes available. Clarity and consistency of communication and policy are significant goals for council and staff. “It’s a very fluid and also nuanced situation,” Misley said. Ryan and Misley noted that one of the things the Council will have to determine is what message the City is sending out into the broader world regarding Sisters’ posture. Currently, the City is officially discouraging visitors. Misley said that it’s hard to envision actively encouraging an influx of visitors any time this summer (and

most of Sisters’ major events have canceled in part to avoid doing so) but the City will need to decide, “Do we need to extend the discouragement and what does it mean to be ‘neutral’?” Misely and Ryan recognized that consistent guidelines and message are important to businesses that are trying to figure out what the next steps are going forward into summer. Councilors and staff spent several hours last week reaching out to business owners to see what their outlook is. While the business community is clearly taking a serious beating due to restrictions on activity, Ryan said he was impressed by what he heard. “They’re not giving up,” Ryan said. “They’re reinventing themselves in many ways. I’m just amazed at the resolve of these businesses.” The City is also looking at ways it might support the community, including providing access to safety and

personal protective equipment. Public Works Project Coordinator Troy Rayburn has been working on sourcing hand-washing stations and sanitizer, and other PPE, but Sisters is one of thousands of municipalities competing for scarce resources. “It’s pretty dry out there,” Misley said. “It’s rough sledding. There are hundreds of small towns across Oregon struggling to deal with this.” Misley said that the City is also open to looking at ways it can support businesses in meeting state and county requirements for social distancing in restaurant settings and conforming to other guidelines. It’s also important that the businesses in Sisters are all on the same page in meeting customer and employee safety requirements. “How can we make sure the businesses are being as consistent as possible?” Misley said. While many Sisters events have canceled on their own

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Timeline of significant Sisters Obituary events in COVID-19 response Elmer (Moe) L. Kleinke, Jr. November 18, 1929 — April 12, 2020

• March 8: Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Oregon (Executive Order No. 20-03). • March 16: City Manager Cory Misley signed Administrative Order 2020-01 declaring a state of emergency related to the COVID-19. • March 16: The City closed City Hall to the public and shifted staff into a telecommuting/staggered scheduling; canceled until further notice all advisory committee meetings; adjusted all Council meetings to over the phone; and, established that water shutoffs would not be enforced. • March 24: The City communicated that open spaces in City parks will remain open as well as public restrooms in those locations subject to social distancing of six feet minimum; that Creekside Campground would not open in April as normal and would be closed until further notice; and, that the Cliff Clemens Park play structure and Barclay Park restrooms were closed to public access. • March 25: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 202006 declaring a state of emergency in response to the COVID19 pandemic; and authorizing the city manager to take actions necessary and appropriate to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the City and City’s citizens. • March 26: The City closed the Sisters Recycle Center after discussion with Republic Services concluding that curbside garbage, recycling, and yard debris collection would continue as normal (with some exceptions for large pickups) and Deschutes County would keep open their Northwest Transfer Station & Recycling Center (located on Fryrear Road). • April 14: City Manager Cory Misley signed Administrative Order No. 2020-02 extending the COVID-19 state of emergency declaration until May 13th (the first Council meeting date in May). • April 14: City Manager Cory Misley signed Administrative Order No. 2020-03 discouraging tourist travel and related activities to Sisters except for permitted essential travel effective until May 13. • Sisters Country public partners (Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, City of Sisters, Sisters School District, Sisters Park & Recreation District, and Sisters Ranger Station) have been meeting on a weekly basis. • Organized by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Special Services Unit, regional public partners have been meeting on a weekly basis predominantly organized around the health emergency and response. • Organized by the State’s Central Oregon Regional Solutions Center, cities, counties, and chambers have been meeting weekly to hear updates from the State and provide some input. • Starting the week of April 25, the State began sharing draft information regarding Phase 1 re-opening. The County is taking this information and working towards creating a “COVID19 Recovery Framework” to present to the State for re-opening. • On May 13, the City Council will be discussing the steps the City has taken to this point and evaluating which measures to extend. • City Manager Cory Misley states: “When in doubt, please call the City and we will do our best to direct you to the appropriate resource of information.” • Steps that the City has taken during the COVID19 pandemic and other resources can be found at: h t t p s : / / w w w. c i . s i s t e r s . o r. u s / a d m i n i s t r a t i o n / p a g e / coronavirus-information-and-resources.

Elmer (Moe) L. Kleinke, Jr., age 90, passed peacefully in his home in Sisters, on April 12, with his family by his side. He was born in Portland on November 18, 1929 to Elmer and Inez (Price) Kleinke. Elmer grew up in Salem, graduating from Salem High School, Class of 1947. After a short time at Oregon State College, he entered the U.S. Navy, stationed at Sandia Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Dell Carver, before serving his country on the USS Coral Sea during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, the pull to return to Oregon brought them to Portland where he began his 29-year career with the Bell System. Moe, to most of his family and friends, worked in marketing, public relations and was the employment manager for Pacific NW Bell for the State of Oregon for a number of years. Work was always his hobby, besides spending time with family, friends, and many pets over the years,

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RPA student wins writing prize By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Al Lehto is the recipient of the inaugural student writing prize from the Waterston Desert Writing Prize competition. The winning piece, titled “The Badlands,” reflects Lehto’s passion for storytelling and experiences in the high desert of Central Oregon. Lehto (preferred pronouns: they, their, them) is a graduating senior from Redmond Proficiency Academy and will be attending the University of Oregon in the fall to study early education. Lehto chose to study early education, hopefully teaching in the humanities and literature department, because of the mentors they had in high school. “I had wonderful mentors from RPA and they inspired me to be a mentor and were helpful in assisting me in taking the leap,” Lehto said. Lehto has had many life experiences that led to to find writing as a passion. “I have a true passion for telling stories, it is how I express myself and writing helps me arrange my thoughts,” Lehto said. Lehto was one of a number of young writers who submitted an essay to the contest, including several from Sisters High School. As a graduating senior, Lehto was always on the lookout for scholarship opportunities and would generally gravitate towards writing contests. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize was

listed as a contest to enter and they saw it as an opportunity to offer a part of their personal life that other contests didn’t accept. The prompt for the student prize was a memoir piece about the high desert. Their relationship with their mother is based off experiences in the desert, so they wrote the piece called “The Badlands.” Lehto’s mother is an artist and would spend most days when she was off work, out in the Central Oregon badlands, painting and sketching. When Lehto was young, they resented the desert environment because they moved from the warm and green valley that was home, and “I had a very flawed view of the desert. But it was my mother’s favorite environment to be in and when I was younger I often didn’t understand why she would choose to go out there on her own and be away from family.” In the piece Lehto describes beginning to understand that people need emotional support from nature and not just from people, and that the desert was that support for their mother. “I regret the way I treated my mother when I was younger, but as I began to understand her connection to the Badlands and its created more of a connection between her and I and I am proud of that,” Lehto said. Their mother has now completed a sketched map of the Badlands and continues to paint and sketch out there. It was important to Lehto to write this piece because it

was on a “tentative” subject from their life and the relationship with their mother. “I wasn’t sure I wanted to put this piece out there at first because it is so personal and the relationship is flawed and it was a tough time in our life,” Lehto said. They decided to submit the piece with the support of their mother. “My mom is supportive of the success and that is what means the most to me right now,” Lehto said. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize’s mission, as stated by their website, “is to strengthen and support the literary arts and humanities in the high desert region of the Northwest through recognition of literary excellence in nonfiction writing about desert landscapes, through community interaction with the winning authors of the annual prize, and presentations and programs that take place in association with the prize.” Lehto had a connection to the prompt because they knew it was an opportunity to write about their relationship with their mother, while also still writing about a connection the high desert in which they live. “I generally gravitate towards writing prompts that I have some sort of personal connection to. I enjoy writing with some sort of structure,” Lehto said. Lehto’s writing process is simple: “I write the piece in one swoop after organizing

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my thoughts in my head. Then I come back and edit and rearrange things and that often takes longer than the actual writing process.” Lehto submitted her work to the Waterston Prize and was the winning recipient of a $250 scholarship. “I am grateful that people read my piece and it is nice for it to be acknowledged,” Lehto said. Lehto will be attending the University of Oregon in

the fall and plans to keep up with their writing over the summer. They run a book and literature club with their literature professor from RPA as well. “He let me create the curriculum for this club and I plan on really focusing on becoming an educator,” Lehto said. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize has postponed the annual award reception event due to COVID-19 but expects the event to be held September 10 (see related story below). More information can be found about all the writing prize winners this year at https://www.water stondesertwritingprize.org/.

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AZ writer wins Waterston Desert Writing Prize Hannah Hindley of Tucson, Arizona, is the winner of the 2020 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. Guest judge, noted author Robert Michael Pyle, and the Waterston Desert Writing Prize Board of Directors made the selection last month. Eli Beck, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Leath Tonino, Ferrisburgh,Vermont were Prize finalists. The winner of the Prize’s inaugural student desert writing contest is Al Lehto, a senior at Redmond Proficiency Academy (see related story, page 18). Winners and finalists will be honored and offer readings at the annual reception and awards ceremonies at the High Desert Museum, currently scheduled for Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. The event was rescheduled from June due to COVID-19-related constraints. The event will also feature “A Desert Conversation” addressing this year’s theme of “Climate Change in the Desert.” Featured panelists include Robert Michael Pyle, author of 30 books, including “Wintergreen,” which won the John Burroughs Medal for distinguished nature writing, his first novel, “Magdalena Mountain,” and “Where Bigfoot Walks: Crossing the Dark Divide,” which has been adapted to a movie titled “The Dark Divide.” Also on the panel, environmental writer Dahr Jamail is the author of “The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption.” Jamail is a recipient of numerous honors, including the Martha Gellhorn Award for Journalism for his work in Iraq and a 2018 Izzy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Media for

his reporting on the Climate Crisis. A third panel member is pending. Free creative writing workshops led by the panelists precede the evening’s events. Hannah Hindley’s winning submission, “Thin Blue Dream,” proposes a collection of interconnected stories that explore the Sonoran Desert’s disappearing waterways, the fish that used to call them home, and the successes and complications that come with efforts to help restore depleted tributaries with city effluent. “It’s a strange story of ghost rivers, dead fish, and resilience in the heart of urban spaces in the desert,” Hindley stated Currently completing her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Nonfiction at the University of Arizona, Hindley is also a wilderness guide and naturalist. She will be presented with a $2,500 cash award and a residency at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon, at the Prize’s sixth annual award event. Now in its sixth year, the Waterston Desert Writing Prize awards will again be held at the High Desert Museum. Dana Whitelaw, Executive Director of the Museum, will co-host the evening with Ellen Waterston, President of the Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The Prize honors creative nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place, and desert literacy, with the desert as both subject and setting. The Prize recognizes the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and the human narrative. For more information about the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, visit www.waterstondesertwriting prize.org , email info@water stondesertwritingprize.org or call 541-480-3933.

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FIFI'S HAULING SERVICE Dump Trailers available! Call 541-419-2204 Black Butte WINDOW CLEANING Commercial & Residential. 18 years experience, references available. Safe, reliable, friendly. Free estimates. 541-241-0426 ~ WEDDINGS BY KARLY ~ Custom Wedding Ceremonies 15+ years • 541-410-4412 revkarly@gmail.com • DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279 MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! Two exp. men with 25+ years comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 SMALL Engine REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers Sisters Rental 506 North Pine Street 541-549-9631 Authorized service center for Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Tecumseh GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE “A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871 BOOKKEEPING SERVICE ~ Olivia Spencer ~ Expert Local Bookkeeping! Phone: (541) 241-4907 www.spencerbookkeeping.com

501 Computers & Communications

Technology Problems? I can fix them for you. Solving for business, home & A/V needs. All tech supported. Jason Williams Sisters local • 25 yrs. experience 541-719-8329 SISTERS SATELLITE TV • PHONE • INTERNET Your authorized local dealer for DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet and more! CCB # 191099 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729

502 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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BULLSEYE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING New owner of Circuit Rider Carpet Cleaning Over 30 years experience, specialize in rugs & pet stains. Licensed & Insured – Sisters owned & operated – bullseyecarpetcleaning.net • 541-238-7700 • HAVE A SERVICE TO PROVIDE? Let the public know what you have to offer in The Nugget Newspaper’s C L A S S I F I E D S!

504 Handyman

JONES UPGRADES LLC Home Repairs & Remodeling Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Fences, Sheds & more. Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 Local resident • CCB #201650 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 Maintenance / Repairs Insurance Work CCB #194489 Home Customizations, LLC Res. & Commercial Remodeling, Bldg. Maintenance & Painting Chris Patrick, Owner homecustomizations@gmail.com CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083

600 Tree Service & Forestry

TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT Tree care and vegetation management Pruning, hazard tree removal, stump grinding, brush mowing, certified arborist consultation, tree risk assessment qualified, wildfire fuels assessment and treatment, grant acquisition, lot clearing, crane services. Nate Goodwin ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A CCB #190496 * 541.771.4825 Online at: www.tsi.services 4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts! – TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP – Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal. – FOREST MANAGEMENT – Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects! Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003 ** Free Estimates ** Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-815-2342 4brostrees.com Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB-215057 Sisters Tree Care, LLC Preservation, Pruning, Removals & Storm Damage Serving All of Central Oregon Brad Bartholomew ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444

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SISTERS' OLDEST & BEST TREE SERVICE! (Formerly Bear Mountain since 1997) Custom Homes Residential Building Projects Providing high risk removals, trims/prunes on native/non-native Concrete Foundations trees, stump grinding, forestry Becke William Pierce thinning/mowing, light CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384 excavation. Firewood. Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com Free estimates gladly! 10% lower McCARTHY & SONS than your lowest bid! Your CONSTRUCTION satisfaction is our guarantee! New Construction, Remodels, EagleCreekFire@yahoo.com Fine Finish Carpentry CCB #227275 - 541-420-3254 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561 Top Knot Tree Care can handle all of your tree needs, from trims to removals. Specializing in tree assessment, hazard tree removal, crown reduction, ladder fuel reduction, lot clearing, ornamental and fruit tree trimming and care. SIMON CONSTRUCTION • Locally owned and operated • SERVICES • Senior and military discounts • Residential Remodel • Free assessments • Building Projects • Great cleanups • Bruce Simon, Quality craftsman • Licensed, Insured and Bonded • for 35 years Contact Bello @ 541-419-9655, 541-948-2620 • CCB #184335 Find us on Facebook and Google bsimon@bendbroadband.com CCB#227009

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606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance

From design to installation we can do it all! Pavers, water features, irrigation systems, sod, plants, trees etc. 541-771-9441 LCB #8906 J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, mowing, hauling debris, gutters. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740.

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Companion/Caregiver for younger adult with short-term memory loss. No personal hygiene care needed. Care to take place at caregivers residence. Call Fifi at 541-419-2204. – All You Need Maintenance – Hiring for the season. Positions start as temp, possible to go permanent. Looking for reliable hard workers. Starting at $14.50/hr. Austin, 541-419-5122

999 Public Notice

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING #1 A public meeting of the Budget committee for Black Butte School District #41, Jefferson County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The meeting will be held via ZOOM video conference. The meeting will take place on May 19, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may join the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained after May 18, 2020 at the Black Butte School between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please contact Celeste Ingram at 541-595-6203 if you need any accommodations to fully participate in the meeting. The first notice of the budget committee meeting #1 has been posted on the BBSD website at: www.blackbutte.k12.or.us

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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the Fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held via GoToMeeting. In response to the current health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, District facilities are currently closed to the public and meetings are being held electronically. The meeting will take place on May 19, 2020 at 3 p.m. A second meeting, if needed, is scheduled for May 20, 2020 at 3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. Public comment will be taken in written and phone-in format. Written comments received by 9 a.m. on May 18, 2020 will be read during the public comment section of the meeting on May 19, 2020. Comments by phone will be taken on a scheduled basis during the public comment section of the meeting on May 19, 2020. Comments, both written and phone-in, will be subject to a three-minute limit per community member. To schedule public comment, please provide your name, phone number, and address to the district at 541- 549-0771, or email to spor@sistersfire.com. Public comment must be scheduled no later than 9 a.m. on May 18, 2020. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Call-in instructions are as follows: Tue, May 19, 2020 3 p.m. +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 618-721-445 (If needed) Wed, May 20, 2020 3 p.m. +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 599-936-205 A copy of the budget document may be inspected online at www.sistersfire.com or obtained by mail on or after May 8, 2020, via email request to spor@sistersfire.com or phone request to (541) 549-0771. THE NUGGET SISTERS OREGON

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Central Oregonians are staying home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This time at home provides a unique opportunity to prepare for fire season and take advantage of free yard debris recycling events. Wildfire season is quickly approaching and Central Oregon has had a drier than average winter this year. Due to the dry winter, Sisters Country is seeing low fuel moisture levels and the long term forecast looks like we could have an early fire season in the Pacific Northwest. This means there is an elevated risk of larger fires, so Central Oregon fire personnel are already gearing up for a busy fire season. COVID-19 could create some increased challenges to our fire season. Keeping wildland firefighters healthy and adhering to social distancing through this wildland season may be difficult. The goal will be to keep wildland fires small and focus on prevention efforts. This is where our community can help by preparing their homes and creating defensible space to get it fire ready. Residents are asked to wear masks when they drop off their yard debris and to keep an appropriate space between themselves and other vehicles. Department of Solid Waste staff will conduct FireFree events to allow for proper physical distancing between participants. This year, Deschutes County will offer expanded FireFree event dates from May 9 to May 24 at Knott Landfill and local transfer stations, including Sisters: Northwest Transfer Station; Wed. through Sat., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 68200 Fryrear Rd.

106-year-old holiday is not canceled Continued from page 3

are celebrating the holiday at home or even away from the women that you love. Although some Mother’s Day traditions such as going to the spa and fancy dinners are next-to-impossible this May, remember, Mother’s Day isn’t canceled. With some creativity and preparation, you can give your mom or mother of your children the special day she deserves. For those of you who made plans to visit your mom this weekend — a virtual Mother’s Day will do — thanks to FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp and Zoom, the video chat can be almost as good as the real deal. Your mom would be thrilled if she sat down in front of her computer on Mother’s Day and discovered you arranged a virtual Zoom party with family and favorite friends. Buy her a book on her favorite subject and shop locally at Paulina Springs Bookstore in Sisters. What about baking with the kids? It’s a learning activity and a lot of fun, whether you’re figuring out how to make zucchini brownies work or going for donuts and cookies. Small gestures that demonstrate your love and appreciation that are easy to make such as crafting a Mother’s

SUDOKU SOLUTION for puzzle on page 21

2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium green bell peppers, halved, seeded, and cut into thin strips 1 yellow bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut into thin strips 3 large shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. smoked paprika 6 flour tortillas, warmed Roasted tomato salsa

Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet (cast iron works best) Add garlic, bell peppers, and shallots. Season with salt and pepper, and cook stirring often, until vegetables are soft and lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate and set aside. Do not wipe skillet clean. Season chicken evenly with the chili powder, cumin and paprika on both sides. Heat remaining olive oil in skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165º, about 12 minutes per side for breasts, 8 minutes per side for thighs. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Cut chicken crosswise into thin strips. Do not wipe skillet clean. Return vegetables to skillet and cook stirring often until heated through, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat, add chicken and toss to combine. Serve with warm tortillas and salsa. Day card. A little celebration can go a long way. It’s no secret that the biggest treat for moms on Mother’s Day is the chance to have someone else do the washing, cleaning, and cooking. Surprise your mom or wife with fresh coffee, orange juice, and pancakes with breakfast in bed. This is an easy solution to keep your

kids engaged and excited, while cooking up something delicious for mom. If the weather’s good, be sure to get outside and take a socially distanced walk with the family, including the dog. Then pull out all the stops with a homemade evening meal that will warm her heart — especially because she won’t have to do a thing. Including the dishes.

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100 YEARS: Centenarian keeps the faith and stays positive Continued from page 1

Hearing the news of Zemko’s birthday cancellation, friends decided to put together a birthday surprise that outdid anything Zemko could have imagined “How it would all come together was anybody’s guess. It was a surprise,” said her granddaughter, Lori Flanders. “I told her there’s someone outside that wants to see you, and her dear friend Laurie Vanderbeek handed her flowers. Dr. Kevin Miller and his daughter drove by, too. Everybody had signs on their cars and balloons with birthday greetings. We maintained our social distancing through it all.” Zemko was overwhelmed with gratitude and amazement at how many people helped her celebrate. “It was the most outstanding birthday that I’ve ever had,” she said from her home outside Sisters, where she lives with Flanders and her husband. “It was unbelievable,” Zemko said, laughing. “I have never experienced anything like that in my life. I felt like a movie star! Friends showed up that I met since I moved here from Sisters, Redmond and Powell Butte. It just blew my mind; I was so shocked and so pleased to know that many people thought of me. I have flowers and cards still coming too. I’ve met some of the sweetest people since I moved in with my granddaughter seven years ago and have lived in Oregon for 40 years.” Zemko moved from Springfield, before that she lived in Southern California for a short time and was born in Oklahoma. She came to Oregon 40 years ago. Zemko considers Central Oregon a little piece of heaven. “Everyone’s so good to me here,” she said. “I couldn’t be treated any better.”

Her childhood in Oklahoma was full of hard work and lots of love. She grew up with seven siblings, four older and two younger, and they all picked cotton “We were sharecroppers and Dad was a blacksmith,” she said. Her family lived through the Dustbowl, the Depression and World War II. “I remember my Mama hanging wet sheets over the windows to try and keep the dust from blowing in,” she said recalling the Dustbowl. “We did everything we could to keep the sand out, but there was a cloud of dust coming.” Zemko says when she remembers her past, her memories are all good. “I love everybody,” she said. Flanders says she admires her Nana and how she doesn’t focus on the rough times. “She remembers them but it’s not her focus,” Flanders said. “She celebrates the happy times.” Zemko knows God is in control and he’s not ready for her yet. “She’s a woman of strong faith in good times and bad. It’s been her relationship with Jesus Christ that has helped her have a journey where she didn’t worry. She knew that God had a story for her, he knew it and he wrote it. She read the Bible to me when I was a little squirt and I’m almost 60,” said Flanders. “That’s what I think of when I think what has carried her through. She is a woman of prayer and prays morning, noon and night. She’s a prayer warrior.” “I have had so many answered prayers. Living to 100 I’ve gotten to see them,”

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon said Zemko. “One is that I can still see.” She still does embroidery. She prayed that God would allow her to keep her sight so she could do artwork on her embroidery and support other people through letter writing. Every week Zemko drinks a gallon of whole milk and eats biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs for breakfast “And I still have my teeth, honey!” she chuckled. Her favorite place in their home is in the living room and family room where she can look out and see the mountains: “They are absolutely beautiful, and I love the sun.” Flanders takes her grandmother into Sisters for outings. “We like to go to Bi-Mart and eat at Takoda’s,” said Flanders. “That’s her favorite stomping ground and she always gets their Marionberry cobbler. She also likes to go to Three Creeks Brewery.” The Sisters Movie House still amazes Zemko. She loves ordering her food and enjoying it while she watches a movie. Zemko has friends all over the U.S. and keeps in touch with her best friend who lives in Springfield and is 103. They can’t talk on the phone anymore, but she cherishes their friendship. One of Zemko’s favorite activities is brightening other people’s day. Until her 90s, she visited nursing homes and encouraged residents by spending time with them. Eight years ago, she stopped driving, so she writes three to 15 cards per week to whoever she can think of to bring a little joy into their day. “It’s a blessing to me to do it,” she said.

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541-549-2002 1-800-650-6766 LIKE-NEW TOWNHOME! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Ultra-modern interior design features upper-level living. Light and bright greatroom with south-facing windows, cozy propane fireplace and high vaulted ceilings. Sunny patio with mountain view and feeling of openness. Comfortable upper-level master suite with high ceilings, plenty of closet space and spacious bathroom. Also, a half-bath plus utility room upstairs for convenience. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus guest bathroom. Heat pump on upper and efficient in-floor radiant heating on lower level. Single attached garage. $449,000. MLS#202000010

60030 RIVER BLUFF TRAIL Build your dream home close to skiing, biking and the Deschutes River in Bend's popular Sunrise Village neighborhood. This large .58 acre homesite is septic approved, flat and one of the last remaining opportunities to build a new home in this quiet gated community. Walking/ biking paths, tennis courts, pool and community center. Great trail access to the river corridor, mountain bike trails to the west and paved trails toward Old Mill. $350,000. MLS #202002312

NEAR THE DESCHUTES RIVER Climb the slight ridge and the mountain views open big and wide from Mt. Hood to Broken Top. Every peak is visible as well as the valley below. Bordering BLM directly on the eastside. Paved access, underground utilities, existing well and septic available. Enjoy the quiet setting and night sky in this beautiful secluded corner of Deschutes County. $395,000. MLS#201506281

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PAINT BRUSH SPECIAL Tile and bamboo flooring in the living areas help with easy maintenance in this 1,460 sq.ft. residence. Monitor oil heater provides low-cost heating in addition to electric heat. New lighting in dining area. Kitchen includes a breakfast bar. Bonus room for an office, mudroom or wellplanned storage. New granite in the 2 bathrooms, newer carpet in the 3 bedrooms. Fenced backyard. Covered patio. This .6-acre lot borders public land. Pool, tennis, rec center & trails for homeowners. $349,000. MLS#202000173

18108 FADJUR LANE Treasured unobstructed view of the Cascade mountains overlooking irrigated pasture. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,850+ sq. ft. custom home w/ multi-use barn/shop outbuilding. Paved circular drive leads to the quality-constructed home in likenew condition. Many windows providing natural light in abundance throughout home. Spacious kitchen w/large cooking island, ample counters & cabinetry. Greatroom w/soaring ceiling & gas fireplace set in dramatic floor-to-ceiling riverrock display. Plenty of flexibility in living space. In addition to primary bedrooms, enjoy an office/den & bonus rooms. Property fenced & cross-fenced, served w/5 acres of Three Sisters Irrigation District pressurized water. Nearby access to BLM property for riding & outdoor recreation. $1,175,000. MLS#202001136

SOUTH MEADOW #8 One-third ownership! Enjoy an open floor plan with views of pine trees from the living room, featuring stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, kitchen and dining room. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, master on ground floor, offering a private retreat for guests or a place for kids to hang out. Huge windows provide abundant natural light. Loft for additional sleeping area. Wood detail throughout gives off the classic BBR feel. Black Butte Ranch amenities include restaurants, golf courses, spa, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, hiking and biking trails, and more! $185,500. MLS#201909261

40 ACRES – 17672 WILT ROAD Private, yet close in, less than 10± miles from downtown Sisters. Forty acres with elevated building site and modest mountain views. Mix of pine and juniper. This property would be a great candidate for off-grid power, but power access is available. Call Listing Agent regarding power. Needs septic feasibility. Conditional-use permit to build a home was recently renewed for two years. Borders government land, State of Oregon, BLM and Deschutes County on three sides Owner will consider short terms. $275,000. MLS#201908158