The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLIV No. 33 // 2021-08-18

The Nugget Vol. XLIV No. 33

POSTAL CUSTOMER

News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

www.NuggetNews.com

Sisters city manager in running for new post in Hood River

PRE-SORTED STANDARD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID Sisters, OR Permit No. 15

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Scholl affirms school standards in Sisters

Oh, what a beautiful morning...

By Sue Stafford

By Charlie Kanzig

Correspondent

Correspondent

The City of Sisters may soon be looking for a new city manager. Cory Misley is a finalist for the city manager position in Hood River, a town of 8,313 residents with a city staff of about 70.

When hired for the position in Sisters, Misley agreed to stay for at least three years in light of the rash of personnel changes at the City before he was hired. He has reached the three-year mark and has been looking for a new

News last week regarding the passage of Senate Bill 744 and subsequent approval by Governor Kate Brown might be compared to the wildfires burning all around the State this summer.

Citizens are hot.

The change in the law suspends for three years the graduation requirement for students to show proficiency in “Essential Learning Skills,” which

After several days of unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke drifting in from all over the West, Sisters awoke to a beautiful sunrise on Monday morning — and we could see our mountains again.

PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS

See MISLEY on page 14

Sisters Country faces surging delta variant As the highly contagious delta variant of COVID19 surges across Sisters Country, St. Charles Hospital is urging residents to get vaccinated and, whether vaccinated or not, to wear a mask in public places.

Joe Sluka, president and CEO of St. Charles Health System sent out a Central Oregon-wide message last week urging individual action.

“We already know the best way out of this pandemic, and that’s by vaccinating more people, wearing masks in public places, and practicing good hand hygiene,” he said. “When people get vaccinated, they greatly protect themselves against severe illness and death from COVID19. When you wear your mask, you slow the spread of the virus, protect others from infection and hospitalization, and reduce strain on our health system. And please believe me: We need to reduce the strain on our health system. Right now.”

The strain is significant

Inside...

enough that the National Guard has been called out in support of the healthcare system.

St. Charles Hospital will receive a deployment of 150 National Guard personnel next Friday.

This is part of a deployment of up to 1,500 Oregon National Guard members in support of frontline healthcare workers as hospitals face a surge of hospitalizations due to the rapid spread of the delta variant. Guard personnel will provide logistical support as materials handlers and equipment runners, as well as assisting with COVID-19 testing and other necessary services to support hospital operations.

“The stress on Oregon hospitals right now is truly unprecedented. Our resources are stretched woefully thin at the same time we are seeing a frightening rise in COVID cases,” said Sluka. “We are grateful for the Guard’s help. We look

See SCHOOLS on page 23

High Desert drought affects SISTERS AGRICULTURE

PHOTO BY KATY YODER

Seed to Table is fortunate to be able to utilize a well to water crops on its three-acre farm off East Black Butte Avenue.

By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Waves of record-high temperatures, combined with low rainfall and dwindling snowmelt needed to replenish aquafers and river systems, are affecting Sisters Country.

Farmers and ranchers have known for years that the area is in trouble. How it’s affecting them varies based on how

they get their water and what kind of agricultural practices they have in place. Efforts focus on maximizing available water while minimizing losses through water-saving practices.

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (Drought.gov), June 2021 was the driest year over the past 127 years. One hundred

percent of Deschutes County is at least D2 – Severe Drought, 55.31 percent is considered D4 – Exceptional Drought status. Dry conditions result in less production and food for people and livestock. Reservoirs and lakes are low and irrigation water is scarce.

As the cost of doing See AGRICULTURE on page 22

See COVID-19 on page 21

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Sisters Naturalist.............. 4 Announcements...............10 Obituaries .......................14 Classifieds.................. 19-21 Meetings .......................... 3 Of a Certain Age ................ 6 Entertainment ................. 11 Crossword .......................18 Real Estate .................21-24

2

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

O

P

I

N I

O

N

Sisters schools uphold education standards

Letters to the Editor…

The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writerʼs 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.

That small-town feeling

s

To the Editor: Having lived in the Sisters Country for nearly two decades. I, like many, have seen much growth. We often don’t see as many familiar faces as we used to.

The local music and charity event this week at the Community Garden made me feel at home again with a happy, small crowd of all ages enjoying fellowship amongst the beautiful sunset mountain views and amazing musical artistry.

Thank you Sisters Community Garden members for hosting this event and helping me find our little town of Sisters once again in my heart.

Patti Janego

s

s

Tensions at School Board meeting

To the Editor: I have never written a letter to the editor before, but after reading the article in The Nugget (August 11) about the August 4 Sisters School Board meeting, I feel compelled to share positive experiences about mask wearing in schools.

My daughter is a student in the Sisters School District. Comprehensive Distance Learning was quite challenging for her. It was isolating and confusing. When she was able to return to school, even wearing See LETTERS on page 8

Sisters Weather Forecast

Courtesy of the National Weather Service, Pendleton, Oregon

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

August 18 • Mostly Sunny

August 19 • Sunny

August 20 • Mostly Sunny

August 21 • Sunny

77/49

82/50

77/46

76/46

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

August 22 • Sunny

August 23 • Sunny

August 24 • Sunny

78/43

78/45

83/51

The Nugget Newspaper, LLC Website: www.nuggetnews.com 442 E. Main Ave., P.O. Box 698, Sisters, OR 97759 Tel: 541-549-9941 | Email: editor@nuggetnews.com Postmaster: Send address changes to The Nugget Newspaper, P.O. Box 698, Sisters, OR 97759.

Third Class Postage Paid at Sisters, Oregon.

Editor in Chief: Jim Cornelius Production Manager: Leith Easterling Creative Director: Jess Draper Community Marketing Partner: Vicki Curlett Classifieds & Circulation: Angela Lund Proofreader: Kit Tosello Owner: J. Louis Mullen

The Nugget is mailed to residents within the Sisters School District; subscriptions are available outside delivery area.

Third-class postage: one year, $55; six months (or less), $30. First-class postage: one year, $95; six months, $65.

Published Weekly. ©2021 The Nugget Newspaper, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All advertising which appears in The Nugget is the property of The Nugget and may not be used without explicit permission. The Nugget Newspaper, LLC. assumes no liability or responsibility for information contained in advertisements, articles, stories, lists, calendar etc. within this publication. All submissions to The Nugget Newspaper will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and copyrighting purposes and subject to The Nugget Newspaper’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially, that all rights are currently available, and that the material in no way infringes upon the rights of any person. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return or safety of artwork, photos, or manuscripts.

Red sunset…

Sisters endured several days of poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. It made for some intense and eerie sunsets.

PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

There’s a very good reason that Governor Kate Brown wants to avoid talking about her stealth signing of Senate Bill 744. It’s indefensible.

The bill drops requirements that Oregon’s high school graduates demonstrate they can read, write, or do math at a high school level through the 202324 school year.

There’s a tell in the fact that Brown did not hold a signing ceremony, and her office did not issue a press release about the signing of the bill. The State didn’t enter the bill into the legislative database until 15 days after it was signed. Perhaps the governor recognizes that this move is an embarrassment.

It lets down the people of Oregon, who have a right to expect that their tax dollars devoted to education actually provide education. It is an insult to the teachers who strive, often under trying conditions, to improve their students’ capabilities and performance. It is an insult to all those students who strive to better themselves.

And, perhaps worst of all, it sends the message to struggling students that we don’t believe they can succeed.

According to The Oregonian, Brown’s Communications Deputy Charles Boyle said in an emailed statement that “suspending the reading, writing, and math proficiency requirements while the State develops new graduation standards will benefit ‘Oregon’s Black, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Tribal, and students of color.’”

How? Since when do we consider failure to prepare students for post-graduation life a “benefit”?

“Leaders from those communities have advocated time and again for equitable graduation standards, along with expanded learning opportunities and supports,” Boyle wrote.

We can all get behind “expanded learning opportunities and supports.” Where are they? They’re not there, because the legislature didn’t pass any. They just dropped the standards. That’s not “benefitting” students; that’s what Michael Gerson, a speechwriter for former president George W. Bush, once called “the soft bigotry of low expectations.”

Boyle claims that “SB 744 gives us an opportunity to review our graduation requirements and make sure our assessments can truly assess all students’ learning. In the meantime, it gives Oregon students and the education community a chance to regroup after a year and a half of disruption caused by the pandemic.”

The final version of the

bill eliminated a provision that would have permanently prevented the State Board of Education from requiring students who completed required coursework to demonstrate proficiency in any other skill or academic content area.

The very fact that such a provision was even considered indicates where this is ultimately headed.

It may be that proficiency assessments need to be reformed and revised. That’s a continuous process — but it doesn’t require suspending proficiency requirements entirely while it’s undertaken.

It makes sense to asterisk performance measurements while schools continue to wrestle with the impacts of COVID19. But that’s not what the State is offering to its teachers, students, and taxpayers. This is simply an abdication.

Proponents of SB 744 want to make this about standardized testing, arguing that the requirements place students who don’t test well at an unfair disadvantage. That’s disingenuous. It’s true that testing isn’t always the best way to assess proficiency; we all know people who underperform on tests because, well, they underperform on tests. But there are other ways under the suspended standards that students can demonstrate proficiency.

Disingenuous arguments, coupled with the let’s-hopenobody-notices approach to enacting the legislation show that proponents know this abdication of proficiency requirements looks bad. And it looks bad because it IS bad. It’s a step in the wrong direction.

The Sisters School District need not move in lockstep with this wrong turn. SSD has standards that are higher across the board than the State’s minimum standards. The District has long offered its own diploma, which requires more credits than that issued by the State. Standards of math and reading proficiency are incorporated into the classroom, and those students who have trouble demonstrating that they meet the standards — via testing or through work samples — are given help to clear the bar.

In the current social climate, it’s good to see Superintendent Curt Scholl affirm the District’s commitment to quality education (see story, page 1).

The school board needs to follow up by formally, assertively affirming its commitment to its standards.

The Sisters School District needs to speak up loud and clear in defense of its fundamental mission: to educate ALL of its students to the highest standard they can achieve.

The bill can be read in its entirety at https://olis.oregon legislature.gov/liz/2021R1/ Measures/Overview/SB744.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

C

O

M

M

U

N I

Tunes and donations elevate

Music in the Garden

T

3

Y

Airshow of the Cascades takes off August 27

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

The 2021 Airshow of the Cascades, held at the Madras Municipal Airport, is expected to draw large numbers of fans — and not only those with a love for vintage aircraft, but just allaround fun seekers. True, the show will be headlined by the famed U.S. Army Golden Knights, the world’s top military parachute team, appearing both days with a 12-person team that performs for the President of the United

States, Super Bowls, and around the world.

Promoters bill the weekend affair as one of the premier summer events in Oregon that brings family, friends, youth, and veterans together to enjoy aerobatics, planes, cars, food, drinks, and music — an outdoor festival for all to enjoy.

The band Precious Byrd will perform Friday, 5-6:30 p.m.; Sweet Red & the Hot Rod Billies will take the stage the same time on Saturday.

See AIRSHOW on page 11

PHOTO BY CHLOÉ LEPELTIER

The Ballybogs brought traditional Irish music to the Sisters Community Garden in a fundraiser for Warfighter Outfitters last week.

By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

A last-minute anonymous donation sparked excitement at Music in the Garden, an event featuring traditional Irish music. About 150 people attended, according to Darlene McGrady, who coordinated the event.

Sisters Community Garden is a nonprofit organization, but organizers weren’t raising money for their own group.

Nonperishable edible goods were collected for Kiwanis Food Bank, and monetary gifts were gathered for Warfighter Outfitters.

Pleasant weather, before the heatwave, blessed the evening. Squashes ripened

and sunflowers nodded in the evening sun, riffled by a light breeze. Audience members ate picnics they’d brought for the occasion.

The Garden is located east of Sisters Eagle Airport, which provides the Garden with its space.

Bob Lawton took up the microphone and shared memories of Marvin Benson. Benson was an important supporter of Sisters Community Garden who passed away from cancer the previous week.

He built fences and raised beds, and planted an apple tree now heavy with fruit.

The crowd applauded with appreciation for “Marvin’s Gardens.”

Next up, Cort Horner

from Warfighter Outfitters explained what the organization does. The nonprofit operates as a volunteer-run, veteran-run guide and outfitter. The group offers nocharge adventures — fishing, hunting, getting out on the water — to veterans and occasionally first responders. He noted that 23 veterans take their lives every day. The organization, he suggested, aims to save some of those lives.

The mood brightened as the Ballybogs started up with traditional Irish music: jigs and reels and more.

Steve Lundgren, fiddle and mandolin player, said the garden might be the See MUSIC on page 17

Country Fair canceled due to COVID concerns The 25th Anniversary of the Country Fair and Art Show at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration will have to await another year.

“With great sadness we announce that our celebration will not happen this year,” said Sydney Harrison, who handles publicity for the fair committee. “We took this action out of an abundance of caution and lack of clarity as to what the future holds in regard to COVID-19.”

The Fair has been a powerful outreach program for the church. All funds earned during this event, over $290,000 since 2001, have

been distributed every year to organizations who support children and families in the Sisters community.

“As we discussed this difficult decision, we were once again thankful for those in our community who have lovingly supported this event over the years,” Harrison said. “The talented artists, the wonderful restaurants, the small businesses we all love, and the many individuals who gave time, talent, and funds. We are so grateful for their support and we will feel the loss of working closely with them this year. We hope to see you next year.”

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect gatherings, please contact individual organizations for current meeting status

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061.

Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., meeting at Sisters Community Church.

Al-Anon Mon., noon. / Thurs., 10 a.m., 541-549-6157.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Sisters Area Woodworkers 541-610-7383.

7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. ages welcome. 541-771-2211.

Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846.

Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., Email: sistersbridge2021@ 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, gmail.com.

Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755.

Sisters Caregiver Support Group Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Village Green Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Park. 541-771-3258.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., citizens4community.com Sisters Cribbage Club Please call for details. 541-923-1632. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., are held quarterly; please call for details. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m.

541-388-9013.

Church. 541-548-0440.

Location information: 541-549-1193.

Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469.

Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236.

Prayer Shawl Group 2nd & 4th Sisters Parent Teacher Community Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Call for 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters For Saturday meeting dates and location: 503-819-1723.

Saloon. 541-480-5994. location, email: steelefly@msn.com.

SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group Central OR Spinners and Weavers & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. Meeting by Zoom.

Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation 541-668-6599. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217.

District. 541-549-2091.

Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday.

Location information: 541-279-1977.

Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Community Church. 541-480-1843.

Zoom. 503-930-6158.

Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Tues, 1-2:30 p.m.

Call for location: 541-410-9716.

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.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203.

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

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., 5:30 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

4

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

City of Sisters awards community grants Tales from a

By Sue Stafford

Sisters Naturalistt

Correspondent

by Jim Anderson

An eight-legged wonder For over 50 years I’ve been watching for the giant European house spider to show up somewhere close by so I could shoot photos of it and share it with all you wonderful people.

Wouldn’t you know, when it did show up, it was right in my very own bathroom here in Eugene. A huge, magnificent, eight-legged giant, right there on the wall in the narrow space between the shower stall and bathroom inner wall. You couldn’t miss it — it measured more than 2.5 inches across. What a beautiful beast! It looked like a skinny tarantula.

But the space it was occupying was so small, I couldn’t get in to photograph it.

“Sue!” I shouted. “Please bring your camera, there’s a giant house spider here that I need photos of…”

My wife, Sue, is more than the chief cook and bottle washer in our home; she’s my boss, my dietician, helps me cope with my heart and back issues, tells me what I can — and cannot — do, and she is an excellent photographer. Without that beautiful woman and Franny of Hospice, my goose would be cooked.

Sue came running into the bathroom, camera in hand, and with a lot of difficulty, shot the photo you see above. She couldn’t get close enough to the beautiful beast to get the close-ups I needed of the spider’s eyes for positive ID. It’s the arrangement and makeup of those eyes that

PHOTO BY SUE ANDERSON

They don’t come any bigger around here! The giant European house spider. drives the scientific community nuts. For what it’s worth, the giant house spider actually is known by three names because of the eyes.

The World Spider Catalog settled on: Eratigene atrica, Eratigene duelica, and Eratigena saeva. Then, in 2013, the scientific community decided to let it go with just the genus name Eratigana. But in 2018 it went back to the three old names. Thank goodness we have a common name that fits its size and description.

So I took what Sue did get of the amazing spider and I immediately sent it on to my dear entomologist pal, Eric Eaton (who has just published a great book on wasps), and asked him if my take, or rather, Sue’s “take” (pun intended) of the spider was who I thought it was.

And he agreed.

Now, before you make up your mind to smash that huge spider to tiny bits — if and when you see one — let me tell you it can’t kill you. The venom of the giant European house spider is not harmful to you, me, or your kids.

Sure they have venom; all spiders possess venom.

But this one is not harmful to humans, and it’s not ambitious about biting big things; it would rather eat small insects and run and hide when spooked by something like a human, dog, or cat.

How did they get here from Europe? I have a hunch they arrived inside someone’s trunk that sailed here

Kiwanis Club of Sisters would like to thank all of the sponsors who made this year’s race a success!

Hoodoo Ski Resort •Therapeutic Associates Inc. Dr. May Fan • Sisters Saloon and Ranch Grill David & Laura Hiller • Bruce Rognlien • Berni Huggett Jan & Hank Failing • Lance & Suzy Ramsey • Lairds Taylor Tire Center • Bob Grooney • John Meyers Green Ridge Physical Therapy • St. Charles • Bedouin Step & Spine Physical Therapy • Momentum Promo

https://sisterskiwanis.org/runtothetop/

way back when.

To make you feel better, there are only two spiders you have to worry about if you find them in your home. One is the infamous and dreaded black widow, who probably has been with us since spiders first began to walk on Planet Earth. It likes quiet, dark places, like basements, crawl spaces, under wood piles, and in old badger holes. All you have to do is stop moving if you run into the widow’s web.

It’s so strong it crackles like glass when you go through it. Look around you and then slowly back out of it and don’t go back.

I have been told the silk of the black widow is extremely strong. In fact, it’s been said all the cables on the Golden Gate Bridge could be replaced (by weight) with black widow spider silk, if you could arrange it, and they would be stronger than ever. Imagine how beautiful that would be as well!

The other spider to watch out for is a visitor from California and places back East: the little brown recluse, aka violin spider, Loxosceles reclusa. There’s nothing really different between the violin spider and others except the violin-shaped mark on her cephlathorax (the cover over her middle); it stands out like a sore thumb on most — but unfortunately, not all — of them.

That little gal has a very See GIANT SPIDER on page 11

The Sisters City Council awarded community grant funds in the amount of $20,000 to 17 of 23 applicants. The funds are to be used by nonprofits and other entities providing projects or programs in the Sisters area.

Grants were awarded for the purpose of meeting essential needs, educational enrichment, recreational opportunities, and other miscellaneous community needs. Awards were made to: • Age Friendly Sisters Country, $900 • Assistance League of Bend, $1,000 • Circle of Friends, $750

• Family Access Network, $2,480 (utility assistance) • Family Access Network, $500 (shower tokens) • Furry Friends, $1,000 • Heart of Oregon Corps, $1,400 • Lines for Life, $960 • Mission 22 (ElderHeart), $900 • Rotary Club of Sisters , $300 • Seed to Table Oregon, $1,300 • Sisters Cold Weather Shelter, $1,550 • Sisters Farmers Market, $1,100 • Sisters Skatepark Alliance, $3,660 • SMART, $ 500 • VFW Post 8138, $500 • Wellhouse Church/ Market, $1,200.

We Serve The PLUMBING NEEDS OF SISTERS!

Local • Reliable •Professional

5415494349

260 N. Pine St., Sisters

Licensed Bonded / Insured CCB#87587

Gypsy Wind Clothing SUNDRESSES! SUNDRESSES! SUNDRESSES! Small to 3X - $29 to $45

183 E. E Hood H d Ave. A

OPEN MON. - SAT., 10 AM - 4 PM • SUN., 1 - 4 PM

Scottie Wisdom&Faith Jean Russell Nave

Scotties, politics, and chasing inner peace Whether it is about treats, car rides, catching balls, or taking walks, my Scotties are the more-more-kids. They never have enough of what they want.

When someone can’t ever get enough of something — anything — it will deprive that person of inner peace.

This is the big trap for people who are heavily mixed up with today’s politics. When I was young most people didn’t pay much attention to politics except during elections. But today it has become much more common for many people to be tuned in to politics 24/7. Cable television probably has a lot to do with that.

If you are a political junkie, when your party is in power you’re always looking for more ways your side

can institute changes. If your side is out of power, you’re always looking for ways to get back into power. Like my Scotties, your political appetite is never satisfied, depriving you of inner peace.

To find inner peace we each need to learn new habits. When I was a motivational speaker, many companies wanted their employees to learn new habits, so I invested time learning how we form habits and how or what can break them.

We form many of our habits in early childhood. The culture or environment in which we live teaches us a lot about what works and what doesn’t work if we want to get along with those around us. Many of these habits help us live peacefully today, and that is one key to understanding habit formation. We develop habits unconsciously based upon the quality of the outcome of a behavior.

When we do something, and we get a negative reaction to it, we generally don’t do it anymore. But when we like the outcome, we do the same thing again and again.

As I’ve learned from my Scotties, and many research studies confirm this, it may take only doing something two or three times for us to form a new habit.

If it is so easy to form a new habit, why is it so hard to break an old one? There are several reasons. Habits are stored in our subconscious mind. This is the part of the mind that really runs our lives. The subconscious runs all your body functions.

Its collection of habits help

Let us show you how much you can save this year!

Call 541-588-6245, for a free quote!

257 S. Pine St., #101

www.farmersagent.com/jrybka

Auto • Home • Life • Business

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon you drive, take a shower, wash dishes, play golf, walk down the road, and do just about everything in life.

How often have you been thinking about something important while you’ve driven to work? Only to find, once you arrived at your destination, you couldn’t even remember the drive. You accomplished this complicated task thanks to your subconscious mind. Your conscious mind worked with the problem and your subconscious mind drove. This is a great example illustrating your subconscious mind’s power.

As a matter of fact, once you realize how powerful your subconscious mind is, you may want to do what the sports world is now doing and begin deliberately building new habits.

Studies show, and college and professional athletes have taken notice, that your subconscious mind is always ready to learn. The amazing thing is that this part of the mind doesn’t know the difference between actually doing something and actively visualizing yourself doing the same thing. As a result of this discovery, advanced athletic training now has athletes spend time visualizing their correct form to achieve optimum memory. Coaches used

to speak of muscle memory.

Now they know they must also develop subconscious mind memory.

With this background, you can see that it is almost impossible to change a habit that produces outcomes you like. Therefore, diets don’t work. You like food! You probably like sweet food.

You may be able to learn to like a lean body more than sweet food, but that will only happen if you spend a great deal of time visualizing the warmth and joy of a lean body. As soon as you think about the joy of food, the old food habit will jump right over the new lean-body habit.

This column started out talking about inner peace and never getting enough of things. Both conditions are habits. You can build a habit

of finding inner peace by examining things in your life that make you feel peaceful.

When you identify something, such as looking at the mountains with new-fallen snow, sitting by a stream, or walking down a forest trail, capture that image in your mind and practice visualizing that peaceful scene anytime you feel agitated. With enough practice, you can teach your subconscious to bring that feeling forward to help calm you down as needed.

When you build the habit of inner peace, you can end the habit of needing more of everything. Welcome to true peace and joy.

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility. — Ephesians 2:14

NEW THIS WEEK!

541-233-8419

183 E. Hood Avenue, Suite #300 Sisters, Oregon Every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mickelberry Gardens Tonics & Throat Spray, and Earth Mama Organics

Summer Cleaning!

FREE ESTIMATES!

• Window & gutter cleaning, power washing • Residential & commercial screen cleaning/repair & glass restoration • Housekeeping & deep cleaning • Monthly, bi-monthly, move in/out

INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE ORDER ONLINE for takeout at SistersSaloon.net

Mendoza’s Cleaning Services LLC

Sun-Wed 11-9 • Closed Thurs • Fri-Sat 11-10

541-610-5760 • Cesar

541-549-RIBS | 190 E. Cascade Ave.

ARE YOU READY FOR LABOR DAY

CAMPING?

Honda generators offer easy, convenient, reliable backup power.

For home, business, and outdoor use, Honda will have you powered up!

Several models to choose from depending on your needs...

EU7000

4,599

$

541-549-9631

www.sistersrental.com

EU3000iS

2,299

$

EU2200iTA1

1,199

$

5

EU2200i

1,099

$

We are your local authorized

331 W. Barclay Dr.

HONDA POWER EQUIPMENT DEALER!

Mon-Fri: 7 am-5:30 pm Sat: 8 am-5 pm

Read the owner’s manual before operating Honda Power Equipment.

Offering sales, service & parts.

6

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Of a certain

AGE Sue Stafford Columnist

The benefits of sharing

There is a current public service announcement being shown on TV, sponsored by the nonprofit program Home Share Oregon whose mission is “to prevent housing instability, foreclosure, and homelessness through home sharing.”

Services include rental listing service, roommate matching, secure message and background screens, and lease generator and rent-payment processing.

For a single, older man or woman, or a couple, with a more than big enough house, house sharing could provide a great way to avoid loneliness and social isolation, create a new friendship, and provide a new stream of income.

Such an arrangement could allow an older resident to stay in their home longer by having a roommate who could help with chores and maintenance and ensure that the homeowner is not alone in case of an emergency.

For the person seeking a place to live, they can move into an established home, possibly not needing a lot of furniture and other household accoutrements, while paying less than full rent for an apartment.

Over the years, I have had a variety of family and friends live with me for various lengths of time and it has always

been a positive experience.

While living in Bellevue, Washington, I had a woman from Argentina live with me for over a year. We met in a training program in California, and she was working on her master’s degree, getting her Green Card, and hoping to stay in the U.S. That was a fun time and resulted in a longtime friendship.

I had a great roommate to talk and laugh with and a knowledgeable, multilingual traveling companion who broadened my world by sharing her culture with me.

By opening your home to someone you are compatible with, you can have someone to share the housekeeping and maintenance chores while receiving additional income. I know I worked on smoothing some of my own rough edges with someone else to bump up against.

With the continuing shortage of affordable housing in Central Oregon, and specifically in Sisters, if you have room, you might consider sharing your home with someone facing housing insecurity, social isolation, foreclosure, or an uncertain tomorrow.

In our changing world, with rising prices and shortages of all kinds, perhaps returning to a model of shared housing, which is common in many other countries, makes a lot of sense, offering numerous benefits to all involved.

Home Share Oregon provides assistance with creating a home-sharing profile, has tools for creating alternative rental agreements, and can help match compatible homeowners and renters/roommates.

They can also provide a certain level of security not available with running an ad in the classifieds.

For more information, go to the Home Sharing Oregon’s website, www. homeshareoregon.org.

End-of-Summer

SALE! Now through September 6th

541-549-5648 • 183 E. Hood Ave. (Between Bedouin and Gypsy Wind Clothing) Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Closed Sundays

Sisters moves to protect heritage trees

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

A little housekeeping in Sisters’ codes will provide some extra protection for Sisters’ most prized trees.

On recommendations from the Urban Forestry Board and the Planning Commission, Sisters City Council unanimously voted to approve amendments to ordinances of the Sisters development code and municipal code pertaining to urban forestry and protections for heritage trees.

Sections in the development code having to do with the Urban Forestry Board and public trees were updated and moved to the municipal code, adding protection for heritage trees. The benefit of shifting the language out of the development code to the municipal code is that tree removal on public property and public rights of way will become enforceable both during and outside of land-use applications and proceedings. The move will provide greater clarity to staff and members of the public.

Sisters’ public works director will be responsible for management of the City’s public trees and oversight of the Urban Forestry Board, rather than the Community Development Director.

The change will not impact the City’s ability to comply with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City requirement (Sisters has been a Tree City for 14 years) relating to review of existing trees on private property during development and street trees associated with development.

A heritage tree has been defined as a tree that, because of its age, size, type, historical association, and/or horticultural value, is of special importance to the city.

Some of the key points related to heritage trees include: • The preservation of

PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD

Sisters is known for its trees. The City of Sisters is trying to shore up its codes to make sure they’re protected. mature trees within the city is a preferred alternative to removal and replanting.

Mature trees reduce air and water pollution, provide summer shade and wind breaks, and require less water than establishing new landscaping plants.

• The Public Works director, Urban Forestry Board, City Council, or any individual or group of individuals interested in identifying and preserving heritage trees

may nominate any public tree for heritage status. The Urban Forestry Board will review all nominations and may recommend to the City Council that any nominated tree be designated as a heritage tree. They will consider certain criteria in determining whether to recommend any particular tree for heritage designation.

• The City will maintain an inventory of all heritage trees as part of the Urban Forest Management Plan.

JJUST ARRIVED! JUS USST A U ARRIIV VED! HORIZON HOBBY HORIZO H O ON H Y 541-904-4673

411 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters

REMOTE CONTROL VEHICLES!

BANR ENTERPRISES, LLC

Residential & Commercial Contractor

BANR can help you from clearing to concrete… demolition to design.

When the going gets tough, even the tough call us!

CCB#165122

541-549-6977

WWW.BANR.NET | SCOTT@BANR.NET

Adventure Awaits!

Camp Woodland Quilt Kit Now hiring part-time!

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

7

Ski Inn completes its reincarnation

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Eight years after a large, 150-year-old ponderosa pine tree fell on the original Ski Inn located on East Cascade Avenue, the newly redesigned and rebuilt lodging and dining establishment is in full swing on the same site.

After several months of delay, the Yozamp family, owners, have most of the opening kinks worked out — notwithstanding the nationwide labor shortage that has been a challenge for the operators to meet. Some hours have been curtailed to give the staff a needed break.

The original, opened in 1972, was a plain-looking edifice common of ’70s design. It was a popular breakfast and burger spot.

The regulars would show up almost every day at 6 a.m. to dine on omelets, biscuits and gravy, hash browns and other breakfast staples with praise for their bacon and ham.

Despite its name, it never was an inn with lodging.

Today’s Ski Inn Tap House & Hotel, over a year in the making, is in every sense of the word Five-Star as defined by the hospitality industry. That is, when referring to the lodging side of the business. The

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

The Ski Inn, once crushed by a falling tree, has been reimagined and reborn as Ski Inn Tap House & Hotel.

2,670-square-foot second floor, offers six boutiqueclass rooms, one of which is ADA compliant. The rooms are surrounded by a wide, wooden deck and railing, with doors from each of the rooms opening onto the deck.

The largest room, located at the front of the building, has a kitchenette. All six feature a king bed, seating area, designer furniture, and walkin shower.

“Tap House” is an apt part of the business name.

And taps there are: 16 in fact, rotating regional craft beers and ciders. Four wines, vinted in the Pacific

Northwest, are in the mix to pair with the pub-fare eats.

That’s half as many as the ultra-large, high-definition TVs inside playing eight different games in differing sports at one time. A ninth giant-screen TV is outside in the patio area.

The restaurant can seat 86 inside and almost 60 outside. The indoor and outdoor space is all one when the 20-foot-wide roll-up doors

are opened, making it an open-air setting during good weather.

Ski Inn is also a study in craftsmanship and attention to detail. No expense was spared in fulfilling the vision of Pacwest Builders, also owned by the Yozamps, with an assist from Hayes Building and Design. From floor to ceiling the result is an architectural masterpiece.

Examples include reclaimed

Year-round

FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling —

— —

SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS

541-410-4509

SistersForestProducts.com

barnwood and brick, dividedglass windows and doors, ironwork by Ponderosa Forge, and clever use of Western-themed elements such as a bicycle rack made of old, iron wagon wheels.

The exterior is corrugated steel with a natural rust patina and rough-sawn cedar boards with a burnt-wood finish. Handrails are galvanized pipe and fittings. But it is the sound engineering that gets the most kudos from the room guests. Considering that the first floor is a packed pub every night until at least 9 p.m., engineering was needed to make sure lodgers didn’t leave with a bad taste in their mouth, or in this case a bad ring in their ear.

A layer of concrete sits on top of sound board, which sits on a wooden floor. Below that is a two-foot acoustic air chamber before two layers of drywall and the barnwood plank ceiling.

Observers note that there is rarely a time between noon, when Ski Inn opens, until closing that it is not full of patrons. With a 12-foot-long, gas-fired warming table, the owners expect the outdoor area will be in use year round. home & office, small event & wedding styling home decor & gifts home staging & styling services

Jennifer Beech, Owner 541-420-5764 251 E. Sun Ranch Dr. withhomestyled.com

THANK YOU, SISTERS COMMUNITY… 10 OFF

$

DOT & FAA PHYSICALS Now Hiring All Positions!

WALK IN OR SCHEDULE YOUR APPT. TODAY! Valid through 8-25-21

541-548-2899

3818 SW 21st Pl., Ste. 100 Redmond • Open every day

yourcaremedical.com

URGENT CARE • OCCUPATIONAL MED M • TELEMEDICINE • X-RAY

www.skiinn.com

…For your support and patience as we add staff and refine our service during the post-COVID tourist season.

— The Ski Inn Team

8

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

LETTERS

Continued from page 2

a mask, she became happier, more confident, and engaged in the learning process. She never complained about wearing a mask and was willing to make the sacrifice needed. I am really proud of her.

Besides having the parent perspective of mask wearing, I am also a teacher in a local school district. Luckily, our students and staff were able to do in-person learning, either hybrid or full time, for the entire 2020-21 year (except for a four-week distance-learning break around the holidays). We wore masks the whole time. Was it hard? Yes, it really was at times ... AND ... it was a great opportunity to teach our students that we can all do hard things. That we can persevere through adversity and make sacrifices for others. Did our students learn and grow last year? Absolutely!

It was a year full of challenges and laughter, math and fun. And we did it ALL with our masks on.

Shawn Steele

s

s

s

To the Editor: Thank you for the careful, extensive reporting on the recent School Board meeting. We have such a need, in these trying times, for clear and clean journalism, free of spin or propaganda.

I was saddened to hear of this eruption of hateful, arrogant, belligerent bullying and badgering.

This has become a common attitude among a certain crowd, but remains a shocking affront to responsible civil behavior. My condolences to the board members, taking a beating while dealing as best they can with a complicated and challenging pandemic. How does this end, all the yelling and screaming and fighting? Can’t we do better than this?

John Rahm

s

s

s

To the Editor: I cut out the “Tensions over masking at school board meeting” report in last Wednesday’s edition.

I taped the article to my refrigerator. I don’t think it will age well. The shrill rhetoric and bombastic

threats from anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers were, as usual, over the top. Most impressive was the inclusion of plenty of right-wing code words in their attacks on Board members: CRT, communism, Marxism, BLM, transgender.

However, there was one indisputable fact missing: The virus doesn’t care about your politics, your race, your gender, your sexual orientation, or your age. What needed to be discussed was the rapid deterioration of our healthcare system in the face of the delta variant of COVID-19. I trust that the unvaccinated will stay home when they contract the “hoax.” Our hospitals are reaching capacity. Nine out of ten COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated, therefore the coming crisis could have been prevented.

Dean Billing

s

s

s

To the Editor: After reading the report of a recent Sisters School Board meeting, I was motivated to express my view regarding the mask mandate for K-12 students.

I am guided by public health experts in this matter. I write to support School Superintendent Curt Scholl and elected members of the Sisters School Board. They are obeying the law and trying to provide a safe environment for children and youth to attend school in person.

To protect myself and others, I obtained the vaccine at the earliest opportunity. Most reasonable people would agree that it’s irresponsible for people to drive while drunk. Innocent people can be harmed. Likewise, when citizens decline the vaccine or decline to wear a mask in public, indoor spaces, they can harm innocent people by spreading the virus.

Carolyn Gabrielson

s

s

s

To the Editor: Reading the August 11 articles by Mr. Kanzig, Bartlett, and Editor Cornelius regarding the negative resistance to mask-wearing indoors, as ordered by our governor, disappointments me!

Mr. Kanzig quoted nine people, even a

Redmond resident who had no business taking our School Board’s time, railing against masks for unsupported reasons. They used excuses like “torturing kids, mental and physical health dangers, no dead kids from summer school, oxygen deprivation” and accusations that the School Board had not done research. Then Mr. Bartlett emphasized the “frustration” of mask-fatigue and the “confusion” of changing CDC recommendations, again quoting negative remarks to cast doubt.

However neither of these authors acknowledged the virulent nature of this evolving virus that even science cannot fully predict, nor how few loud, negative voices are really resisting what the medical and scientific experts urge us to understand.

Neither reinforced the high rate of transmission of the delta variant that is now hitting young children across the U.S., the benefits of masks that prevent the aerosol droplets from breathing, talking, and laughing from spreading, the risk unvaccinated people pose for others, and the fact that vaccinated folks can carry and spread the virus without having symptoms themselves.

How about some reasons why the Governor is trying to keep us safe? How about the fact that Oregon had lower rates of infection through the months BECAUSE of her mandates.

Then Editor Cornelius fanned the flames by using inflammatory language like “pushing masks” and “causing people to doubt the vaccine,” when he too could have supported the lean toward safety for all instead of pandering to the naysayers!

How about recognizing that less than a dozen voices rudely disrupted the Board meeting and many of the same 20 people rallied on Sunday to protest masks? How about interviewing the hundreds or maybe thousands of folks in Sisters Country who dislike masks but care enough about others to willingly wear them again. How about my 3-year-old granddaughter who has worn a mask since age 2 with no complaints? How about a headline stating, SISTERS COUNTRY SUPPORTS MASKS, quoting only people who understand the need for and value of masks. I can rattle off dozens of names without even trying, and maybe the hospital directors and health

Do you have the coverage you need?

We underwrite all types of insurance for contracting and general trades.

AUTO • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE • BUSINESS • FARM • RENTAL

541-549-3172 1-800-752-8540

• Large organic produce selection • Huge organic & natural selection storewide

OPEN FOR INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING

Local is what we are.

Local is who we love.

Phone orders for coffee, pastries, and box lunches.

Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

541-588-0311

704 W. Hood Ave., Sisters

201 E. Sun Ranch Dr.

Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, Bend Open every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Isolated shopping hour: 6 to 7 a.m.

DR. EDEN MILLER, DR. KEVIN MILLER, AND STACY CALDWELL, PA-C

Welcome You to our New Practice…

…providing individualized, high-level care for Central Oregonians.

For more information, contact us at:

DIABETESANDOBESITY-CARE.COM Dr. Eden Miller

Dr. Kevin Miller

185 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Ste. 111, Bend, Oregon l 541-388-6789

See LETTERS on page 15

This ad sponsored by The Nugget Newspaper

• Meat cut & ground fresh daily • Huge bulk-foods department • All your favorite local brands & items • Only 20 minutes from Sisters • Proud to be 100% locally owned & operated

competing visions of what it should look like and none of these have achieved a cultural consensus. It is not because we don’t believe in justice, but we have lost our rationale for it. And we have become logically inconsistent.

Most would still mimic “All men are created equal.”

But do we really believe that? The statement implies Creator/Designer — and purpose. If you wear a watch and I asked you if it was a good watch, you would say yes if it told accurate time. If you used your watch to hammer nails, you would probably say it wasn’t a very good watch. The watch has a purpose created by the designer.

When it fulfills its purpose we all smile.

If we too are created/ designed, finding our purpose would begin to provide a rationale for justice. What is good or bad behavior? What are the rules? What consequences should follow? What rewards? How do we create a just society? How do we help everyone to live justly and flourish? Where do we find answers to these questions?

Current justice theories swing from an emphasis on individualism (you are totally the product of your individual choices) to collectivism (you are wholly the product of social forces and structures).

Like all theories they have some value, but as extreme standalones they end up creating guillotines and gulags

Cultivating

Community IN SISTERS Steve Stratos Columnist

Whose justice?

As we look back on our country’s beginnings, a majority of us would agree, the Declaration of Independence was foundational to the success of our nation. History confirms this consensus, assuring us that abiding by the self-evident truths that “all men are created equal” should help everyone in the pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness.

We organized around these truths to create a just society. Creating a cultural consensus seemed to make sense.

Today we face a consensus problem when it comes to justice. What is fair? How do you define human rights?

What is justice? While calling for justice we have many

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon — confusion and destruction.

Similar to the watch being used as a hammer.

If America’s justice system seems broken, maybe we need to go back to the watchmaker. All the individual parts, unique and perfect, are designed for a specific purpose. They serve the watchmaker’s desire for efficiency, freedom, and harmony. But to achieve this, all the parts must work together for a greater purpose — to tell the right time.

Individualism is a beautiful thing, but it comes with responsibility. Like the inner workings of a watch, we humans need to work together to create harmony for the collective, the community. This is the beginning of justice and human flourishing.

So maybe in going back to the Declaration of Independence, we can find some rationale for true equality and justice — and for what made the American experiment work. Here we will not find a perfect society, but one that started with a good foundation. Let’s build on that foundation — not cancel it! Yes, we have work to do! But let’s do it purposefully, thoughtfully, lovingly, and justly.

We have a Watchmaker!

And every individual part is created perfectly for the right time!

Steve Stratos is the pastor of Sisters Community Church.

9

High Desert Chorale ready to sing out Wish for some harmony in your life? It might be time to join the Sisters High Desert Chorale and make some joyful noise. The Chorale is set to begin rehearsals next month for music to bring in the Christmas season.

The Chorale is a community-based group of singers who gather to practice then present concerts in December celebrating the holiday season. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome to the group.

These free concerts resume a Sisters tradition that signals the start of the holiday season for many local residents.

The Chorale has been a longtime hallmark of chorale excellence in a town that embraces art in all its forms. Under the direction of

Connie Gunterman and with accompanist Donna Moyer, the Chorale offers music that celebrates the Christmas season and brings good cheer to all who attend. This year will be especially welcome to our community after quarantines created a “silent night” last year.

Weekly Monday-night practices start September 20 at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Members of the Chorale ask that prospective singers be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Concerts will be held at Sisters Community Church on December 3 and December 5.

For more information contact Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362.

Definitely the place to go in Sisters for

HOUSEPLANTS!

243 N. Elm St. Sisters

541-549-8198 WE DELIVER!

Serving th e Sisters, Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch Areas

Ponderosa Properties R E A L T O R S

541-549-2002

A N D

1-800-650-6766

P R O P E R T Y

L LLC

M A N A G E M E N T

www. P onderosa P roperties.com

221 S. Ash St., Sisters

The Locals’ Choice for Real Estate Sales

Rad Dyer 541-480-8853

Kevin R. Dyer 541-480-7552

Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650

Carol Davis 541-410-1556

Catherine Black 541-480-1929

Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226

Greg Davidge 808-281-2676

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157

Guy Lauziere 541-410-9241

ABR, CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

GRI, Broker Property Management

ABR, GRI, Broker

CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus – 40 Yrs.

Broker

Broker

Broker

Broker

10

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

A N N O U N C E M E N T S Chorale Singers Wanted

The Sisters High Desert Chorale will be starting its weekly practices September 20th for the December Christmas Concert.

Practices are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday nights at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy in Sisters. We ask all singers be vaccinated for COVID. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us as we prepare for a festive and joyous celebration in song for the Christmas season. For more information please contact Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362.

Friends of Metolius Walk

Saturday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, explore the upper river from the Camp Sherman Bridge to the site of the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Riverside Campground while learning about the natural and human history of the Camp Sherman area. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fishviewing platform. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water. For information please call 541-5956439 or 503-730-8034.

Tai Chi/Balance Sessions

Free Tai Chi/Balance Class by Shannon Rackowski on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to noon, Location: Fitness Prescription (Shannon’s studio next to Oregon Eye Care), Sponsored by Sisters Drug. All ages are welcome to attend.

Seated instruction for mobility impaired. Sign up at the class.

For additional information, call Shannon at 541-272-0529.

Your Announcement Here

Schools, churches, nonprofit, recreational and community groups: this is your page to announce your free gatherings and events! Regularly occurring Sisters Country meetings are listed on the Sisters Area Meeting Calendar on page 3 and special events or featured meetings can be listed on this page. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows.

Email angela@nuggetnews.com or drop off at 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number.

Deadline is 5 p.m. on Fridays. .

Sisters Garden Club Puzzle Sales

Sisters Garden Club thanks the Sisters Community for supporting the club in helping to sell the 1st Edition “Quilts in the Garden” Puzzle. You can currently purchase the puzzle for $20 at the following locations: Fika, Ray’s, Pony Express, The Gallimaufry & Common Threads. The club is so thankful to these stores for their support. Supplies are limited, so get your puzzle soon. Contact 971-246-0404 for information.

DLT Walk & Hike Series

Deschutes Land Trust volunteer naturalists lead free walks and hikes in small groups. Join Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Aspen Hollow Preserve. Friday, August 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

This moderate two-mile hike is rescheduled from August 21. The hike will start at the top of the canyon with views of the Three Sisters and follow a gravel road into the canyon, then continue on a dirt trail as you walk along the creek. Terrain will be uneven at times. The required online registration for each outing opens one month before its date. Go to deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes for all the listings. For information call 541-330-0017.

Free Weekly Grab-N-Go Lunches For Seniors

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free Grab-N-Go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. The lunches are distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis drivethrough style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. Mckenzie Hwy. Seniors may drive through the parking lot and pick up a meal each day of service. No need to make a reservation. For info call 541-678-5483.

Papers for Moving or Fire Starters

The Nugget News has lots of

back issues that are ready for recycling. Come by and pick up a stack from the crate on the front porch at 442 E. Main Ave. or stop by during business hours to take home a whole box. Call Angela at 541-549-9941 for information.

Indian Meadow Water Company Annual Meeting

The annual meeting for Indian Meadow Water Company will take place Thursday August 26, at 6 p.m. at Sisters Fire Station Community Hall. All members of the Water Company are invited to attend.

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Sitting all day long online for work and play? Circle of Friends has a plan to get you off-line and outside for a grand adventure.

From now until Tuesday, September 7 make a donation and gain access to the first-ever Circle of Friends Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt will take place in the Historic City of Sisters and will be guided by your smartphone. With your donation, we’ll send you details of how to play and enter you into a raffle for a gift basket valued at $200. Have fun learning about the City of Sisters History while supporting Circle of Friends! Information 541-588-6445 or go to www. circleoffriendsoregon.org/.

Free Nonemergency Medical Rides

Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) dispatchers are booking nonemergency medical rides Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides are based on volunteer driver availability and are provided Monday through Friday beginning at 8 a.m. and ending by 5 p.m. At least 48 hours advance notice is required.

STARS dispatcher number for all rides is 541-904-5545.

New FF Pickup Schedule

Pet Food and pet supply pickups from Furry Friends are now one day a week, every Thursday after 12:30 p.m. If you would like to schedule your pickup for free pet food for your dog or cat call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4., behind The Nugget Newspaper office.

Weekly Food Pantry

Wellhouse Church has a weekly food pantry at 222 N. Trinity Way every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. until food has been distributed.

Both drive-through pick up and shopping-style distribution are available. Call 541-549-4184 info.

Please call the church before attending to verify current status of services as restrictions are adjusted.

SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.sisterschurch.com • 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 • www.ccsisters.org 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 Currently Zoom meetings: devotions, course trainings, informational firesides. Local contact Shauna Rocha 541-647-9826 • www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us

Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Outdoors Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (Indoor & Outdoor Venues) Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 5 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship at 442 Trinity Way (Wellhouse building).

See www.vastchurch.com for details.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)

Kiwanis Funds Available

PET OF THE WEEK

Sisters Kiwanis has monetary funds available to be dispersed to nonprofit organizations located within the Sisters School District.

Organizations whose focus is serving children are eligible to apply. Others who have specific programs for children but whose overall mission is broader than serving just children may also apply. Application deadline is Friday, August 27. Mail letter explaining how the money will be used to: Sisters Kiwanis, PO Box 1296, Sisters, OR 97759 or call Doug Wills 541-719-1254.

Volunteer with Sisters Habitat for Humanity

Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537

Have fun, make new friends and be involved with an amazing organization! Positions are available at the Thrift Store, ReStore and on the construction site. All areas follow strict COVIDsafety guidelines. New volunteer orientations are offered each Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 12 noon at the Sisters Habitat Office, 141 W. Main Ave. (upstairs).

Please RSVP at 541-549-1193 or Kristina@sistershabitat.org as space is limited.

Career Funds Available

Applications are available for the Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund to help adult residents of Sisters establish an occupational path. You can pick up forms at the Kiwanis House, corner of Oak and Main, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity office. For more information, call 541-719-1254.

If you are looking for action, check out JACKSON! This good-looking boy came to us as a sibling in an unplanned litter that the owner could no longer care for. He is extremely responsive with some friendly introductions.

Once comfortable, he’s as charming as can be!

JACKSON is an indooronly kinda guy, not much for the outdoor life yet, and loves attention from people.

JACKSON is a good boy; any family would be lucky to have him become a part of their clan.

Sponsored by

CUSTOM HORSE CARE Susan Marcoux 541-410-1421

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES...

SISTERS CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Michael Preedin mpreedin@ci.sisters.or.us Council President Nancy Connolly nconnolly@ci.sisters.or.us Councilor Andrea Blum ablum@ci.sisters.or.us Councilor Gary Ross g.ross@ci.sisters.or.us Councilor Jennifer Letz jletz@ci.sisters.or.us Sisters City Hall 520 E. Cascade Ave. PO Box 39 Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-6022

Rep.DanielBonham@ oregonlegislature.gov www.oregonlegislature.gov/ bonham

OREGON STATE SENATE

Senator Lynn Findley District: 30 503-986-1730 900 Court St. NE, S-301 Salem, OR 97301 Sen.LynnFindley@ oregonlegislature.gov www.oregonlegislature.gov/ findley Senator Tim Knopp District: 27 503-986-1727 900 Court St. NE, S-309 Salem, OR 97301 DESCHUTES COUNTY Sen.TimKnopp@ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS oregonlegislature.gov Commissioner Patti Adair www.oregonlegislature.gov/ Patti.Adair@deschutes.org knopp 541-388-6567 U.S. HOUSE OF Commissioner Phil Chang REPRESENTATIVES Phil.Chang@deschutes.org Cliff Bentz 541-388-6569 Congressional District 2 Commissioner 541-776-4646 Anthony DeBone 14 N. Central Ave., Suite 112 Tony.DeBone@deschutes.org Medford, OR 97501 541-388-6568 www.bentz.house.gov/contact

OREGON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Daniel Bonham District: 59 503-986-1459 900 Court St. NE, H-483 Salem, OR 97301

U.S. SENATE

Sen. Ron Wyden www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/ email-ron Sen. Jeff Merkley www.merkley.senate.gov/contact

POLICY: Business items do not run on this page. Nonprofits, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run at no charge. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows.

Email angela@nuggetnews.com or drop off at 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Fridays.

GIANT SPIDER: It’s a friend, likely eating undesirable guests

AIRSHOW: Planes, cars, music, fireworks, and more on tap in Madras

Continued from page 4

Continued from page 3

nasty venom that causes serious damage to human flesh.

However, all you’ve gotta do to keep them out of your domicile is not leave any food lying around that attracts insect scavengers, which the brown recluse loves to eat.

Compared to most spiders, they are all legs and very little body. If you kill a brown recluse to get a positive ID, don’t squash it. Place it all in one piece in a small jar or plastic sandwich bag and take it to the local health department.

Now… back to the giant European house spider: If you leave it alone, it will probably — in spite of its enormous size — disappear, like ours did.

It may give you a scare once in a while, but just remember that it’s probably taken care of a number of smaller undesirable house guests for you.

And please send me an email, jimnaturalist@gmail.com, and I’ll put it in my records.

Following the music and the fish-fry dinner or other food choices, Friday finishes up with a fireworks display choreographed to music, sponsored by Pacific Power.

For the kids there will be bouncy castles. For the notso-faint-of-heart, High Desert Soaring will give you a powerless glider ride for $100.

Bend Aircraft will have airplane rides and Leading Edge Helicopters will give you a lift for a charge.

Not all of the planes are propeller-driven. Jerod Flohr will demonstrate a T-6 jet.

Renny Price takes the controls of Sukhoi SU-29. And Undaunted Airshows, a pairs performance by Stephen C h r i s t o p h e r a n d To d d Rudberg, is likely to raise heart rates.

From Arizona Flying Museum, catch a ride on a WWII B-17 flying fortress.

Saturday will feature not one

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon but two B-17s in the air: “Ye Olde Pub” and “Sentimental Journey” are two of fewer than 10 remaining B-17s flying in the world.

The car show sponsored

by Les Schwab is in itself a big draw, say the promoters.

The entries include Custom or Import, any year; Muscle Car Stock, any year (no more than two upgrades); Original — Pre-1941 (no more than two upgrades); Original — 1941-1987 (no more than two upgrades; Pickup Truck — Pre-1987; Rat Rod or Sports Car, any year; Street Rod — 1948 and Older; and Street Machine — 1949 and Newer.

“It’s not just an airshow, one of only two in Oregon,

It’s not just an airshow ... it’s a fun-filled family festival, one that’s sorely needed in the face of pandemic gloom.

— Joe Krenowicz

CARS WARBIRDS & JETS RV CAMPING MUSIC FIREWORKS

UNCHAINED Van Halen’s

y Music b

tics Aeroba IN THE S

KY

PRECIOUS BYRD

11

PHOTO PROVIDED

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps. and one of high caliber, but it’s a fun-filled family festival, one that’s sorely needed in the face of pandemic gloom,” said Joe Krenowicz, this year’s Airshow chair and director of the Madras Chamber of Commerce.

The general-admission ticket includes parking and entry to all on-site activities including car show, fly-in, live music, Friday fireworks, professional aerobatic performances, and static aircraft on

display. Ticket-holders also receive free admission to the Erickson Aircraft Collection museum, which houses the largest privately owned collection of operational warbirds in the world.

Free museum shuttle service is available.

Other ticket options offer access to more opportunities.

For tickets and more information, including RV, camper, and tent parking, visit www. cascadeairshow.com.

Entertainment & Events AUG

19

THUR

Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com.

Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free.

For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.

?

Best Tribute Band!

Sat., August 28, 8 p.m.

Online tickets only at Bendticket.com

AUG

21 SAT

Open 10 a.m. to midnight Open weekends until 1 a.m.

175 N. Larch St. 541-549-6114 4

hardtailsoregon.com Facebook darcymacey

WE TAKE

YOUR VISION

FROM DESIGN

TO COMPLETION

Coming to Madras Municipal Airport

FRIDAY & SATURDAY AUGUST 27TH AND 28TH

AUG

22 SUN

The US Army Golden Knights – The World’s Top Military Parachute Team

541-549-0968

AUG

26 THUR

Custom Doors Windows Skylights Millwork & Trim

A division of Lakeview Millworks

541-588-6201

Window Blinds Shades Shutters Call for an appointment today! www.lakeview millworkssales.com 261 E. Sun Ranch Dr., Sisters — CCB# 210187 —

Free

p CaRm ING

R ENTRY FO KIDS & S VETERANNDER) (5 & U

B !

YO U R R V

AUG

Two B-17 Display and Flying

TiAVcAIkLAeBLtEs ONLINE

www.cascadeairshow.com

28 SAT

AUG

29 SUN

Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Petty Fever 8 p.m. Tribute to Tom Petty on the outdoor stage. Tickets at www.bendticket.com. For additional information call 541549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music with Bob Baker & Mark Barringer 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge.

Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com.

Sisters Saloon Patio Stage Live Music with DiRT & Cuppa Jo 6 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to www.sisterssaloon.net.

Sisters Community Church Live Music with Anvil Blasters 6 to 9 p.m. Free summer concert series outside on the lawn! Bring a chair or a blanket. For additional info call 541-549-1201 or go to www.sisterschurch.com.

Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fresh local produce. Every Sunday now to October! Go to www.sistersfarmersmarket.com for more information.

Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com.

Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free.

For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Unchained 8 p.m. Van Halen’s best tribute band on the outdoor stage.

Tickets at www.bendticket.com. For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music with Gabrial Sweyn 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com.

Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fresh local produce. Every Sunday now to October! Go to www.sistersfarmersmarket.com for more information.

Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers.

Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to Angela@nuggetnews.com

?

12

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Sisters salutes...

People behind The Nugget:

PHOTO PROVIDED

• On Saturday, August 7, 12 young men and women, eight shown here, from Black Butte Ranch Fire, Cloverdale Fire and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire graduated from their Joint Recruitment Academy. The graduation honored those from both the 2020 and 2021 classes who successfully completed their Firefighter I Academy.

• Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid wrote: We would like to thank all of the local restaurants and vendors who helped support approximately 220 firefighters with meals and supplies during the recent Monty and Bean Creek fires on the Sisters Ranger District. Smaller fires like these do not get national caterers, which are in extremely short supply this year for a variety reasons.

At least three of the restaurants (Martolli’s, Angeline’s, and Mazatlan) significantly changed their operating schedule on very short notice by either closing to the general public or asking their staff to work late into the night. Angeline’s also postponed their annual staff-appreciation rafting trip so the firefighters would have hot breakfasts and healthy meals. We appreciate your efforts!

Thanks to: Rays Food Place – Sisters; Tate & Tate Catering; Martolli’s Pizza of Sisters, Angeline’s Bakery; Mazatlan – Redmond; Regio’s Café – Redmond; Subway – Sisters/Bend; Olive Garden – Bend; Sandwich Factory – Prineville; and Bi-Mart – Sisters (for Gatorade, which nobody else could supply because of the Gatorade shortage).

Angela Lund admits that she didn’t know anything about Sisters when her thenhusband Jim announced that he had a job opportunity here back in 1998.

“When Jim said, ‘Hey, I’ve got a job interview in Sisters, Oregon, I said, ‘Where is that?’”

Going from metro Oregon to a then very small town on the east side of the Cascades was a bit of a culture shock, but Angela adapted — and before long, Sisters was truly home. Lund raised three children here: Erik; Sonja; and Peter. She has nurtured deep friendships and become a part of the cultural life of her community. She’s worked at Angeline’s Bakery and for Habitat for Humanity.

And now, she’s part of the team at The Nugget. Lund fills the position recently held by Lisa May, who has moved into a full-time position with her church. Lund manages the front office and The Nuggetʼs classified advertising, among a bewildering array of other tasks.

Lund already had a relationship with the newspaper, having worked as a freelancer in years past.

“I was excited when I saw

Angela Lund

PHOTO BY JESS DRAPER

Angela Lund is a new face behind the front desk at The Nugget. the ad in the paper,” she said.

“I thought it would be fun to be back in the newspaper world.”

Editor in Chief Jim Cornelius was excited to see Lund’s résumé pop up.

“We didn’t really know what to expect in hiring for this position right now,” he See LUND on page 13

I was excited when I saw the ad in the paper.

I thought it would be fun to be back in the newspaper world.

— Angela Lund

In case you missed the stories of these fascinating local artisans…

MEAT S, GAME ALASKAN SEAFOOD CHEESES SANDWICHES BEER, WINE, CIDER 110 S. SPRUCE ST. | 541-719-1186

Skillfully fabricating… …your ideas (and ours) in steel, aluminum, copper & other metals.

“Your Local Welding Shop” CCB# 87640

541-549-9280 | 207 W. Sisters Park Dr. | PonderosaForge.com

Grandwood Wall Art

Steena’s Suds

Diane Goble Abstract Acrylic Gallery

Jill Neal’s Wild Women Gallery Kelly Rae Roberts Art

Sullivan Glove Co.

Payne Fly Shop

Loma Smith Photography

Suttle Tea

Greg Davidge Guitars

Sisters Gallery & Frame

Hazelnut Hill

Spindrift Tiny Homes

Windy Acres Dairy Farm

Stitchin’ Post

…Check out Oregon Artisan Showcase online or stop by The Nugget for a back issue.

SULLIVAN GLOVE CO. 20% NUGGET DISCOUNT

Expires 9/17/21!

issuu.com/nuggetnewspaper

GREG DAVIDGE GUITARS 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

LUND: Improv acting and writing among Lund’s interests Continued from page 12

said. “Everybody is having such a hard time finding staff for all kinds of jobs. But we got some really good candidates. I was very happy to see that Angela had applied. I really enjoyed working with her as a freelancer and I knew she’d be a great fit. She’s so good with the public, and she can multitask under pressure, which is critical to that position.”

Working with the public comes naturally to Lund, who says she loves meeting people and hearing their stories. And the newspaper business always offers something new.

Lund’s interest in people makes her a natural writer, and she says she enjoys journalistic writing, which seems like a “manageable” form of creativity.

“The idea of writing a novel or something is daunting,” she said.

Cornelius is looking forward to contributions from Lund.

“There’s a pretty steep learning curve for her job, so I’m going to let her settle in and wait ‘patiently’ to turn her loose on some stories,” he said.

Writing is only one of Lund’s creative outlets.

She’s well known in Sisters for her participation in local theater.

She wasn’t always an actor. She got involved in improv theater in 2004 and “that really sparked my interest,” she said.

The freedom of the form was appealing. Improv is based entirely on improvisation — there’s no scripted dialogue and minimal or no stage direction. Actors are literally making it up as they go along, which is the magic of the form.

“Thinking on your feet; there’s no mistakes,” she said. “We create this crazy story and I just love that.”

Lund could not have predicted the course of her own story when she first came to town, but 23 years down the line, it seems that it has been a good one.

“The community and the friends I’ve made have just been such a blessing,” she said.

Thinking on your feet; there’s no mistakes.

We create this crazy story and I just love that.

— Angela Lund (speaking about improv)

Left to right: Angela Lund (Classifieds & Circulation), Kit Tosello (Proofreader), Jess Draper (Creative Director), Jim Cornelius (Editor in Chief), Leith Easterling (Production Manager), Vicki Curlett (Community Marketing Partner).

PHOTO BY LOMA SMITH, WWW.LOMASMITH.COM

A message from the Editor:

There is nothing more satisfying for the staff of The Nugget than hearing from readers that they appreciate and value their community newspaper. For over 40 years, The Nugget has covered the news and provided a forum for diverse opinion from across Sisters Country.

Our commitment to that mission continues into the future, even as we adapt to changing modes of communication and the changing face of Sisters.

Direct support from our readers is a vital element in helping The Nugget continue its work through the weekly newspaper — and also through the Sisters Oregon Guide, Spirit of Central Oregon, and numerous special publications that highlight the cultural and economic life of Sisters Country. Our online efforts keep the community informed with timely, accurate information in the event of wildfires and other emergencies.

Your supporting subscriptions ensure that The Nugget will remain a free resource and platform for our community, and an affordable advertising vehicle for local businesses.

We love telling Sisters’ stories — and your direct support helps make that possible.

Thank you, Jim Cornelius and the staff of The Nugget Newspaper

If you’d like to provide financial support for The Nugget Newspaper to keep community journalism thriving, visit our website — or stop by the office at 442 E. Main Ave. — to set up a supporting subscription on a monthly, annual, or one-time basis.

Visit www.

NuggetNews.com and click on “Subscribe & Support” or drop a check in the mail to: The Nugget, PO Box 698, Sisters, OR 97759

13

14

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Obituaries Irving L. Givot, D.C. August 2, 1944 — August 8, 2021

Irving L. Givot was a remarkable man.

Here are a few of the many comments from friends, family, and patients in the week following his death: “Irv was much more than my doctor, he was my friend, educator and advisor.”

“I know that the world lost someone very special and greatly needed. He was a brilliant man, an amazing healer, offering wisdom and his quiet wit, he was a kind and generous friend to so many… We were very lucky and grateful to have known him in the years that we did and wish that we could have known him much longer.”

“Irv was always so kind, friendly, and engaging — with a special, caring sparkle in his eye. Just to see him made me feel better!”

“Irv found a great balance ... in life. Finding ways to serve, heal, and help people grow, even to his very last day. He brought so much wisdom, guidance, and

knowledge to so many and I’m so glad to be the recipient of some of his love and wisdom.”

“Things I loved about him, his humor, love of the [Gurdjieff] Work, the healer in him.”

“About a week before he died, he told me that he wanted to meditate more now, even though he had already been doing it daily.

(It seemed that as he saw his time getting shorter, he needed to put more time into it.)”

His full and rich life began in L.A. He graduated from UC Berkeley (B.S.1966), Brandeis (Ph.D.1971, biochemistry), and, after feeling that he could best serve with more understanding rather than more knowledge, he began studying the teachings of George Gurdjieff and attending the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon (D.C.1980). He had chiropractic practices in Mt. Angel, Aurora, and 29 years in Sisters.

He and Winnie married in Boston (1968), homesteaded

MISLEY: City manager seeks to be closer to family in Portland Continued from page 1

in New Mexico, lived in Colorado, moved to the Willamette Valley (1976) and then to Sisters (1992).

He is survived by his wife (Winnie); daughter (Rima Givot); son (John Givot); grandsons (George and Bela Chladek); son-in-law (Gabe Chladek), all from Sisters; and brother and sister-in-law (Marty and Keong Givot), California.

A memorial is planned for September 5, at 10 a.m., both in-person and online.

For more information and to RSVP, please go to irvgivot m e m o r i a l . r s v p i f y. c o m .

Please share this with others.

All are welcome.

City snapshot — cops, comp plan

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

• At their August 11 meeting, City Council voted to approve the Law Enforcement Strategic Plan for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s office in the City of Sisters.

City Manager Cory Misley worked with Lt. Chad Davis and Capt. Paul Garrison to formulate the plan, which centers around three main goals – community engagement, crime prevention, and relationships with Sisters Country partner agencies.

The agreement will be in force through June 30, 2025.

The annual total fixed contract amount is $661,200 with personnel costs for three fulltime-equivalent deputies and one lieutenant at two-thirds time accounting for $504,150 of the contract amount.

• The City of Sisters is slated to receive $566,000 through the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, which allocated $1.9 trillion to COVID-19 relief and economic recovery.

Cities in Oregon will directly receive more than $680 million.

The funds will be provided over two distributions, the first half coming within the next few weeks. The second half will be available one year later. Funds will be available for use through

December 31, 2024.

The first round of funding will be used in the allowed category of investment in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. City staff have identified several potential options for immediate use of the first round of funds on existing prioritized projects. The relocation of the Locust Street sewer line at Whychus Creek has a bid overage budget amount of $115,000. The photovoltaic systems (PV) to be installed at the public works headquarters will consist of solar panels on the roof to supplement electrical power for the public works building, water, and sewer systems. The budgeted amount for this project is $125,000.

• Following a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan amendment to update the Sisters Comprehensive Plan, members of the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council acceptance of the amendments.

After staff reports from Community Development Director Scott Woodford, Principal Planner Nicole Mardell, and Assistant Planner Emme Shoup, as well as consultant Matt Hastie, the public was invited to make comments against, in support of, and neutral regarding the proposed amendments. There were five people who testified. One was Joe Angel, a Sisters property owner who

lives in Portland and formerly served on the Portland Planning Commission.

Another, Peter Finley Frye of Corbett, who has a Ph.D. in urban planning, thought the Comprehensive Plan is well done but wondered why there isn’t something more about the “flavor” of Sisters, how Sisters relates to its environment, and what makes it unique.

Check Out

THIS WEEK’S NUGGET INSERT! RAY’S FOOD PLACE Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

position closer to Portland.

While living through the COVID-19 pandemic, Misley said he realized he would like to be closer to family and friends in the Portland metropolitan area.

Misley is one of four finalists for the Hood River position and will be participating in a three-day interview process September 7-9, with a community reception on Wednesday. On Thursday, the city council will meet in an executive session to choose the candidate of their choice. Misley was chosen as one of the finalists after an interview over Zoom.

If Misley should be chosen for the position in Hood River, the date they would want him to report is not yet known and would be part of the negotiations. He indicated that, regardless of the outcome of the interview, he will be leaving his position in Sisters, not for any negative reason but definitely to be closer to Portland.

Whenever he leaves, Misley’s intention is “to make the transition as smooth as possible.” He said, “I really care about the staff, the council, and the residents, and I want it to be a smooth handoff to someone new.”

He is proud of the work he has done here in Sisters.

“I think the City and the community are in great shape. The budget is strong.

I’m proud of having hired

PHOTO PROVIDED

City Manager Cory Misley.

The entire City staff is rock solid and there is no need to hire an interim city manager.

— Cory Misley the planning/community development staff — Scott, Nicole, and now Emme. The entire City staff is rock solid and there is no need to hire an interim city manager,” he said. “The City is so fortunate in that regard.”

Misley said he has no intention to coast until he leaves. He has several programs and issues he wants to be sure are in place or settled before he’s gone.

For more information, Misley asked that citizens call the City at 541-5496022 or him directly at 541-323-5205.

DAVIS TIRE

Our family can take care of your family of autos & trailers

Brakes • Axles • Ball Joints • Suspension • Shocks • Struts

TIRE INSTALLATION, ALIGNMENT, REPAIR, BALANCING, ROTATION Sisters Industrial Park

188 W. Sisters Park Dr.

Serving Sisters Since 1962

541-549-1026

SCHEDULE YOUR FENCING PROJECTS NOW!

$1.99 per lb. (value pack)

Seeded Watermelon .79¢ per lb.

Laird Organic Coffee

$6.99 12 oz. (selected)

Organic bunch broccoli $2.99 per lb.

Zesty Rotini, with mushroom, pasta $4.99 per lb.

Zoi Yogurt

Craftsman-Built Custom Fencing, Ranch & Agricultural, Residential, Commercial 5541-588-2062 CCB#228388 FFREE REE E ESTIMATES STIMATES & COMPETITIVE COMPETITIV PRICING Locally Owned, Superior Customer Service

www.SistersFenceCompany.com

s

LETTERS

Continued from page 8

workers would like a word!

This virus is far more deadly than the flu, can result in long-term disabilities, is fast spreading, and has moved down to younger ages. If you can’t teach your children to endure some discomfort now, how will they ever cope with the realities of life ahead? There are children on ventilators at St. Charles, if you want to talk about discomfort! This is prime time to help kids learn to think of others, and maybe some parents.

Wendie Vermillion

s

s

s

Apologies to McDonald’s

To the Editor: To be clear, mine was NOT the Facebook post that started the story of McDonald’s refusing to serve firefighters (it turns out they did no such thing), but I did post kudos to Chops and shame on McDonald’s after seeing the story on our local TV news.

I was SO proud of Chops for taking such good care of our firefighters, to whom we owe so much, and was utterly dismayed at the thought of any restaurant refusing service to them. As someone who does not believe all that is said on TV news, I thought at least our local channel got it right — but they did not.

I will be even more skeptical of TV news from now on and apologize to McDonald’s staff for believing what I heard on the news.

I am grateful to The Nugget for getting the story right! The news did get the Chops info right, so I again thank the owners of Chops for taking care of our firefighters.

Terry Hardin

s

s

s

Hospital crisis

Spacious, Family Friendly Outdoor Courtyard Distinctive Fresh Menu, Brunch Served Thurs-Sun, Specializing In Gluten-Free Live Music & Events at

sistersdepot.com

Order takeout online.

Reservations recommended.

10-9 Thurs.-Sat. & 10-2 Sun. 541-904-4660 250 W. Cascade, Sisters

s

A birthday for a Sisters icon…

s

Sad over state of America

To the Editor: As I watch all the negative things happening in our country, it makes me terribly sad.

My wife lived in Venezuela when it was the best country in South America; now it is the worst with Marxism!

The ruling party in America with 19 RINOS are trying to take our country in the same direction and are succeeding rapidly.

I grew up (in) a racist family, but over my 77 years I’ve seen 95 percent of it erased.

But the Marxists are again using race and COVID-19 to divide the country.

I’m seeing people and friends yelling at each other over COVID. I’m sad that even the churches in America aren’t talking and praying for the country as a whole.

Chet Davis

s

s

s

There is no monster under the rug

To the Editor: Do other Nugget readers tire of ANOTHER Jeff Mackey diatribe cloaked as his weekly windmill in need of one more of his seemingly endless written jousts?

Somehow it seems that Mr. Mackey all too often inserts Karl Marx (or some other communist baddie) as the hidden agenda behind his latest nemesis. In Jeff’s August 4 latest edition of “The World According to Mackey,” he chose Critical Race Theory as his latest punching bag. Does Jeff actually believe that when students are exposed to open discussions of how race and law have intersected in our history as a nation that there might just be a Marxist looming in the background? And here I thought Joe McCarthy had died in the 1950s. Good grief!

Does Jeff actually believe what he writes?

And, as he states, is his source of educational enrichment in this case, that font of truth, knowledge and objectivity… YouTube?

Really?

Well, I have been deeply involved in all levels of public education for more than 50 years (the last 19 as a volunteer at Sisters High School), and I have yet to detect any right- or left-wing conspiracy reaching out its icy tentacles to ensnare our students. Rather, I have witnessed an open system of education led by highly-educated, underpaid folks dedicated to enriching our children’s lives.

And they don’t appear to be in need of being second-guessed by internet theorists.

There is no conspiracy. There is no monster under the rug.

Rather than accuse, I suggest that Mr. Mackey stop by Sisters schools and observe.

Volunteer. Be supportive.

Steve Mathews, Ed.D.

FALL REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 23!

To the Editor: We are told that 95 percent of people hospitalized for COVID-19 now are not vaccinated. That tells us vaccines ARE effective.

We are told St. Charles Hospital is in crisis, overloaded with COVID-19 patients and understaffed; basically overwhelmed because some egocentric people are saying they have the right to decline vaccination, which is true.

As a result people who need hospitalization for matters beyond their control find “no room in the inn.”

OK, those people who have avoided their responsibility to society should not expect society to look after them. They should not be admitted to the hospital for treatment of a disease that they could have avoided contracting. When resources are limited triage is necessary. It is time for “societal triage.” You make your bed, you sleep in it!

Donald Harner

Hours:

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Register at sistersrecrea on.com - - • ­ W. McKinney Bu e Rd., Sisters

PHOTO PROVIDED

Gerry Tewalt (right) celebrated his 76th birthday with a cold one with his friend Ed Peterson. Tewalt remains active in the excavation business he pioneered here in Sisters.

15

16

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

SHS hopes to boost sports participation

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Fall sports at Sisters High School got underway officially on Monday, August 16, and Athletic Director Gary Thorson has a message for all high school students: “Get involved!”

The official Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) fall sports season, which includes cross-country, cheer, football, volleyball, and soccer, is scheduled to be back to normal after more than a year of canceled and truncated seasons due to COVID-19.

During that span, participation plummeted. Thorson wants to reverse that trend.

According to Thorson, turnout for sports during the pandemic took a plunge, and he wants sports rosters filled to the brim this year.

“It’s not too late for kids to join teams,” he said. “The sooner the better obviously, but all the teams can take on kids over the next few weeks.

“We are very excited to have our fall sports returning for our athletes, coaches, and fans. As we stand right now we are back to normal in terms of scheduling and there are no mask requirements for our athletes while they are competing, and we are grateful for that.”

Registration for fall sports can be completed on the high school athletics page by clicking on the “Register Here” button for the Family I.D. portal.

To encourage participation, pay-to-play fees for the school year have been waived for indistrict athletes, so there is no cost to join a team.

“It’s the best deal in town,”

said Thorson.

All freshman and junior athletes must get a sports physical to be cleared to practice, according to Thorson, as well as sophomores and seniors who did not take part in a sport last year.

Thorson says he feels confident and excited about the coaches for the fall season.

One new face to Outlaw athletics is Clayton Hall, who will lead the football program. Hall will be assisted by Hayden Hudson, Eric Beckwith, and Randy Gardner. Hall takes over from last year’s co-coaches, Thorson and Neil Fendall.

Fendall took a teaching position at Bend’s new Caldera High School, where he has also been installed as the head football coach.

The first game of the season is September 3, before school starts, and Hall wants athletes to be reminded that they need to have taken part in at least nine practices in order to play.

Hall, who will be teaching physical education at Sisters High, spent last season coaching at Ridgeview and spent the previous three seasons at Neah-Kah-Nie High School in Rockaway Beach.

Charlie Kanzig will be back in the saddle as the coach for cross-country with assistance from Sarah Thorsett and volunteer Dennis Dempsey.

Kanzig held the position from 1995-2013 before taking a leave to work internationally and returning as an assistant to Josh Nordell in 2015.

Rory Rush returns for her fifth year as head volleyball coach. She is assisted

by Katherine Bradbury and Jennifer Noble.

The Law Office of

JOHN H. MYERS, LLC — Downtown Sisters —

WILLS & TRUSTS Make it easy for you and your loved ones.

Call for a free 30-minute consultation.

Protect what you’ve worked for.

541-588-2414

204 W. Adams Ave., Ste 203 www.centraloregonattorney.com

Sisters Dental WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Trevor Frideres, D.M.D. Greg Everson, D.M.D. 541-549-2011

491 E. Main Ave. • Sisters www.sistersdental.com Hours: Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Brian Holden will start his fifth year as head coach of girls soccer and is assisted by David Rowell.

Sisters Middle School teacher Jeff Hussmann is in his third year at the helm of the boys soccer program and is assisted by Roger Alvarez and Kevin Eckert.

The cheer squad is also beginning the fall season under the tutelage of Anne Christmas, who is in her second year as coach. She has been involved with the program for five years.

Thorson is committed to doing everything possible to ensure a successful athletic program.

“Our kids deserve a great experience and we are going to make that happen for them,” he said.

Practice schedule

Boys Soccer: MondayFriday; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer: MondayFriday 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10 a.m.

Football: Week one practice is daily 8 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Contact Coach Hall at clayton.hall@ssd6.org for the full schedule.

Volleyball: Contact Rory Rush at volleyball rush@gmail.com.

Cross-Country: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Meet at the track.

Cheer: M-W-F from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Meet in the commons.

MUSIC: Irish music filled hearts, pantry, and nonprofit’s coffer Continued from page 3

coolest venue the band has ever played.

The band, featuring musicians from Sisters, Redmond, and Bend, offered up songs like “The Fields of Athenry” and “Galway Bay.” Michael Long played uilleann pipes, or Irish bagpipe, much of the evening. He also played percussion. At one point he brought out what Lundgren called “the cosmic drainpipe” — a low-D pennywhistle — and played a fine tune.

Local musician Michele Sims delighted on her flute and took a turn on button accordion. Another local, Jeff Sims, played guitar.

Vocal duties were shared by Amanda Wrenn, who also played fiddle, and Jason Herzog, who also played bouzouki and whistle. They harmonized on several numbers, and closed the evening with a goodbye song.

Then McGrady got on the mic for an unexpected announcement: an anonymous donor in the crowd had made a last-minute offer to match all the donations made

17

to Warfighter Outfitters that night — up to $5,000.

“Cort Horner and I counted the cash donations,” said McGrady later. They counted $560 with a promise of another $100, “plus matching funds from the anonymous donor.”

Horner said of the event, “It was great! It’s always a privilege just to share with people about the organization and our mission. The anonymous donor coming forward was a huge surprise but not unprecedented.

So many people have family members who are veterans and really understand how valuable resources like Warfighter Outfitters are to their reintegration into society and continued well-being after separation.”

He said the organization “truly appreciated” being the recipient of the community garden’s fundraising.

“At an average cost of under $20 per veteran for our outings — free to the vets, of course — we really make our funds go a long way,” he said.

Music in the Garden offered “a beautiful setting, wonderful and generous attendees, perfect weather, and great music,” Horner said. “What more could you ask for?”

Holistic Mental Health Solutions Medication Management Counseling • Functional Medicine

Audry Van Houweling PMHNP-BC

Quick and Affordable Help

541-595-8337 • www.shesoarspsych.com 204 W. Adams Ave., Ste. 202, Sisters

18

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

The Nugget Newspaper Crossword

By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service

PHOTO COURTESY SISTERS TRAILS ALLIANCE

New interpretive signs are the finishing touch on a project to refurbish and enhance the Tollgate-to-Sisters High School Trail created and maintained by Sisters Trails Alliance.

— Last Week’s Puzzle Solved —

Interpretive signs provide guide to trail Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) volunteers have put the final touches on the rehabilitation of the Tollgate to Sisters High School (SHS) trail.

In 2019, thanks to a generous donation from Sisters trail-lover Mike Ilg, STA resurfaced and widened the trail that connects Tollgate with SHS and installed two benches along the way. The rehab plan called for the installation of two interpretive signs to share information about student projects and the flora and fauna in the area. Those plans were derailed in 2020 as COVID struck, but came to fruition this year.

Sisters High School teachers Bethany Gunnarson and Rima Givot were instrumental in creating the content for the two signs.

Gunnarson and her students provided artwork of the birds, plants, animals, and trees that inhabit the forest while Givot crafted the content for the signs. There was so much information that an online brochure was created to give readers a deeper dive.

The brochure is available through a QR code on each sign or on the Sisters Trails Alliance website.

The frames for the signs were donated to STA by the Forest Service and refinished by Kris Calvin. Kris, Mark Thompson, and Greg Vandehey installed the frames next to each of the benches and last weekend Clyde Dildine, with help from a small pack of corgis, mounted the signs.

The trail passes through what is officially known as the Trout Creek Conservation Area, 161

acres of pine forest owned by the Sisters School District and protected by the Deschutes Land Trust via a voluntary land protection agreement known as a “conservation easement.” The Sisters School District owns and manages the land in the easement, but their management is guided by the land protection agreement they established with the Land Trust. Sisters School District permits hiking, bird watching, and other non-motorized, low-impact activities.

The trail is a well-used connector between the Tollgate subdivision, the middle and high schools, and downtown Sisters.

Trout Creek Conservation Area offers refuge for rare species including whiteheaded woodpeckers and flammulated owls, and is habitat for the rare Peck’s penstemon, a flower that only grows in a small region of Central Oregon and nowhere else in the world.

The Tollgate-to-Sisters High School trail exemplifies STA’s mission to connect people and communities to each other and their natural surroundings. STA is a nonprofit organization whose volunteers maintain close to 200 miles of trails, including the Peterson Ridge Trail System. A free map of the local trails, produced

by STA and supported by local businesses, is available at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, Sisters City Hall, and many businesses in Sisters. Trail users and trail lovers can support the work of STA by volunteering, becoming a member or donating at www.sisterstrails.org.

This Week’s Crossword Sponsors

Greg Wieland L.Ac. Practicing since 1989 352 E. Hood Ave., Ste. E

Sisters Acupuncture Center

CCB#220624

D ESIGNERS & B UILDERS of D ISTINCTION

541-549-1523

Residential Remodels New Construction Water & Fire Damage Repairs Commercial Tenant Improvements Handyman Services

www.laredoconstruction.com • 541-549-1575

ALL advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

CLASSIFIED RATES COST: $2 per line for first insertion, $1.50 per line for each additional insertion to 9th week, $1 per line 10th week and beyond (identical ad/consecutive weeks). Also included in The Nugget online classifieds at no additional charge. There is a minimum $5 charge for any classified. First line = approx. 20-25 characters, each additional line = approx. 25-30 characters. Letters, spaces, numbers and punctuation = 1 character. Any ad copy changes will be charged at the first-time insertion rate of $2 per line. Standard abbreviations allowed with the approval of The Nugget classified department. NOTE: Legal notices placed in the Public Notice section are charged at the display advertising rate.

DEADLINE: MONDAY, noon preceding WED. publication.

PLACEMENT & PAYMENT: Office, 442 E. Main Ave. Phone, 541-549-9941 or place online at NuggetNews.com. Payment is due upon placement.

VISA & MasterCard accepted.

Billing available for continuously run classified ads, after prepayment of first four (4) weeks and upon approval of account application.

CATEGORIES: 101 Real Estate 102 Commercial Rentals 103 Residential Rentals 104 Vacation Rentals 106 Real Estate Wanted 107 Rentals Wanted 200 Business Opportunities 201 For Sale 202 Firewood 203 Recreation Equipment 204 Arts & Antiques 205 Garage & Estate Sales 206 Lost & Found 207 The Holidays 301 Vehicles 302 Recreational Vehicles 401 Horses 402 Livestock 403 Pets 500 Services 501 Computer Services 502 Carpet Upholstery Cleaning 503 Appliance Repair & Refinish 504 Handyman 505 Auto Repair 600 Tree Service & Forestry 601 Construction 602 Plumbing & Electric 603 Excavations & Trucking 604 Heating & Cooling 605 Painting 606 Landscaping & Yard Maint.

701 Domestic Services 702 Sewing 703 Child Care 704 Events & Event Services 801 Classes & Training 802 Help Wanted 803 Work Wanted 901 Wanted 902 Personals 999 Public Notice

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

C L A S S I F I E D S 102 Commercial Rentals

Classic Car Garages For Lease HEATED, lighted, 110 outlet, indoor wash, clubhouse, $175 monthly, call/text Jack 541-419-2502.

STORAGE WITH BENEFITS • 8 x 20 dry box • Fenced yard, RV & trailers • In-town, gated, 24-7 Kris@earthwoodhomes.com Prime Downtown Retail Space Call Lori at 541-549-7132 Cold Springs Commercial CASCADE STORAGE (541) 549-1086 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units On-site Management FOR LEASE – Approx.

420 sq. ft. office suite available at 220 S. Pine St. building. Suite is $600/mo., light & bright, with mountain views. Email: lorna@nolteproperties.com or phone – 541-419-8380.

Lorna Nolte, Principal Broker Lic. #200105010 MINI STORAGE Sisters Rental 331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631 Sizes 5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor RV parking. 7-day access.

Computerized security gate.

Moving boxes & supplies.

Office space for lease. The Place on Main. 101 Main Ave. in Sisters. Three spaces available. $575/month and up. Call Ralph 541-390-5187

103 Residential Rentals

PONDEROSA PROPERTIES –Monthly Rentals Available– Call Debbie at 541-549-2002 Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: PonderosaProperties.com Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters Ponderosa Properties LLC

104 Vacation Rentals

~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Private Central OR vac. rentals, Property Management Services 541-977-9898 www.SistersVacation.com CASCADE HOME & VACATION RENTALS Monthly and Vacation Rentals throughout Sisters Country.

(541) 549-0792 Property management for second homes.

CascadeVacationRentals.net In the Heart of Sisters 3 fully furnished rentals available Nov. 1 to end of May, choose your months.

Reduced winter pricing. vrbo.com/442970 or /180950 or /337593 • 503-730-0150 VACATION PROPERTY? CLASSIFIEDS! It pays to advertise in The Nugget Newspaper

107 Rentals Wanted

LOOKING FOR RENTAL CLOSE IN TO SISTERS. I am looking for a shared rental or attached apartment; ground level or with a few stairs. I am currently living in an upstairs apartment too far out of Sisters.

Please call or text Ellie @ 503-274-0214.

ISO Shop/Storage space for vintage car storage and workshop space. No commercial activity. Private hobby/craft use allowed. 24/7 ingress/egress privilege allowed.

In or around Sisters Country.

Open to terms and rates.

Call or text 541-316-9643.

201 For Sale

R&B Ranch Beef for Sale Grass fed. Alfalfa/grain finish.

Local grown, English-bred beef.

1/4, 1/2 or full cow available. $4/lb. hanging weight. Butcher dates reserved in November.

541-325-3020 r.gardner@morrow.com.

Fishing Gear, vest, tackle box full of supplies, five fly rods, two trolling poles, 5 boxes of flies for fishing in Central OR. Call 541-848-1790 after 6 p.m. for an appointment to see and buy.

GARAGE SALE 430 N. Fir St. Sat. 8/21 only, 9 to 6, lots of misc. items, come check it out.

206 Lost & Found

FOUND FISHING BOOTS August 11 at Three Creeks Lake.

Call to identify 541-527-2818.

301 Vehicles

We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Call Jeff at 541-815-7397 Sisters Car Connection da#3919 SistersCarConnection.com HAVE WHEELS TO SELL? Place your classified ad in The Nugget Newspaper

204 Arts & Antiques

JEWELRY REPAIR & CUSTOM DESIGN Graduate gemologist. Over 45 years experience. Cash for gold.

Metals • 220 S. Ash St. Suite 1 541-904-0410

205 Garage & Estate Sales

Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions!

Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths?

Locally owned & operated by...

Daiya 541-480-2806 Sharie 541-771-1150 Multi-family garage sale at 1170 NW 91st, Redmond off Hwy 126, 5 miles west of Redmond. Fri. & Sat. August 20 & 21. 9 - 4. Cash only. Antiques, household items, women's clothing, books, horse tack, tools, salesman sportsware samples.

Jerry and Jan Taylor's Moving Estate Sale.

Unique, rare, high-end items.

69420 Crooked Horseshoe Fri. & Sat. 9 to 4 Artifacts, Hamley & Co. chaps, U.S. Cavalry saddle bags, vintage saddle and rawhide reins, retired Pendleton blankets, antiques, porcelain signs, cast iron, quilts, home decor, books, kitchen wares, Christmas decor and so much more. View pics at estatesales.net – Hosted by Happy Trails! –

GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE “A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871 SMALL Engine REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers Sisters Rental 331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631 Authorized service center for Stihl, Honda, Ariens/Gravely, Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki Engines

401 Horses

Certified Weed-Free HAY. Orchard Grass or Alfalfa Hay, Sisters. $275 per ton.

Call 541-548-4163

Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction & yard debris.

You Call – We Haul!

541-719-8475.

501 Computers & Communications

202 Firewood

Ponderosa firewood for sale.

Split or round, pickup or deliver.

Call 541-350-7755.

August Firewood Sale Discount Intermountain Wood Energy Seasoned/split lodgepole pine.

Delivered, pickup, log-truck loads. 541-207-2693.

SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD • SINCE 1976 • Doug Fir – Lodgepole – Juniper DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES – 18155 Hwy. 126 East – SistersForestProducts.com Order Online! 541-410-4509

19

R&B Ranch L.L.C. offering horse boarding services. Details available at rbhorseranch.com or call 541-325-3020.

TRITICALE ORCHARD GRASS HAY New 2021 crop. No rain.

Barn stored. 3-tie bales. $190-$260/ton. Hwy. 126 & Cline Falls. 541-280-1895

403 Pets

A CARING ENVIRONMENT for your treasured Best Friends in your home while you're away!

Sisters-Tumalo-Petsitting.com 541-306-7551 Bend Spay & Neuter Project Providing Low-Cost Options for Spay, Neuter and more!

Go to BendSnip.org or call 541-617-1010

500 Services

Andersen's Almost Anything Small home repairs, projects RV repairs, inspections.

541-728-7253 • CCB #235396 ~ WEDDINGS BY KARLY ~ Happy to perform virtual or in-person weddings.

Custom Wedding Ceremonies 20+ years • 541-410-4412 revkarly@gmail.com BOOKKEEPING SERVICE ~ Olivia Spencer ~ Expert Local Bookkeeping!

Phone: (541) 241-4907 www.spencerbookkeeping.com 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 YOU NEED STUFF HAULED? I NEED TO HAUL STUFF! SPECIALIZING IN PROPERTY CLEANUP AND ITEM REMOVAL. CALL THE WORKIN' MAN AT 541-610-2926.

• DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279

SISTERS SATELLITE TV • PHONE • INTERNET Your authorized local dealer for DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet and more! CCB # 191099 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729 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

502 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

M & J CARPET CLEANING Area rugs, upholstery, tile & dryer-vent cleaning. Established & family-owned since 1986.

541-549-9090 GORDON’S LAST TOUCH Cleaning Specialists for CARPETS, WINDOWS & UPHOLSTERY Member Better Business Bureau • Bonded & Insured • Serving Central Oregon Since 1980 Call 541-549-3008 SistersOregonGuide.com

504 Handyman

Home Customizations, LLC Res. & Commercial Remodeling, Bldg. Maintenance & Painting Chris Patrick, Owner homecustomizations@gmail.com CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083 SISTERS HONEYDO Small projects, paint, stain, punch lists, carpentry, drywall, plumbing, deck restoration.

25+ yrs. prop. mgmnt. / Refs.

Scott Dady 541-728-4266.

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

20

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

C L A S S I F I E D S

600 Tree Service & Forestry

Earthwood Timberframes • Design & construction • Recycled fir and pine beams • Mantles and accent timbers Kris@earthwoodhomes.com Construction & Renovation CCB #174977 Custom Residential Projects Beaver Creek Log Homes LLC All Phases • CCB #148365 541-390-1206 541-420-8448 beavercreeklog@yahoo.com Log repairs, log railing, log accent, log siding, etc.

CCB #235303 Insurance & Bond Custom Homes LAREDO CONSTRUCTION Residential Building Projects 541-549-1575 Concrete Foundations For ALL Your Residential Becke William Pierce Construction Needs CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384 CCB #194489 www.laredoconstruction.com Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com

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 TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, brush mowing, lot clearing, crane services, certified arborist consultation, tree risk assessment, fire risk assessment/treatment Nate Goodwin 602 Plumbing & Electric ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A CCB #190496 • 541.771.4825 SWEENEY Online at: www.tsi.services PLUMBING, INC. “Quality and Reliability” 4 Brothers Tree Service Repairs • Remodeling Sisters' Premier Tree Experts!

• New Construction – TREE REMOVAL & • Water Heaters CLEANUP – SIMON CONSTRUCTION 541-549-4349 Native / Non-Native Tree SERVICES Residential and Commercial Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Residential Remodel Licensed • Bonded • Insured Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Building Projects CCB #87587 Storm Damage Cleanup, Bruce Simon, Quality craftsman Craning & Stump Grinding, R&R Plumbing, LLC for 35 years Debris Removal. > Repair & Service 541-948-2620 • CCB #184335 – FOREST MANAGEMENT – bsimon@bendbroadband.com > Hot Water Heaters Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush > Remodels & New Const.

Mowing, Mastication, Tree Servicing Central Oregon Thinning, Large & Small Scale Lic. Bond. Ins. • CCB #184660 Projects!

541-771-7000 Serving Black Butte Ranch, Ridgeline Electric, LLC Camp Sherman & Sisters Area Serving all of Central Oregon Pat Burke since 2003 • Residential • Commercial LOCALLY OWNED ** Free Estimates ** • Industrial • Service CRAFTSMAN BUILT Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-588-3088 • CCB #234821 CCB: 288388 • 541-588-2062 541-815-2342 LEAKY PIPES ? www.sistersfencecompany.com 4brostrees.com Find your plumber in Licensed, Bonded and Insured The Nugget Newspaper's CCB-215057 CLASSIFIEDS Top Knot Tree Care can handle all of your tree needs, 603 Excavation & Trucking Custom Homes • Additions from trims to removals.

ROBINSON & OWEN Residential Building Projects Specializing in tree assessment, Heavy Construction, Inc. Serving Sisters area since 1976 hazard tree removal, crown All your excavation needs Strictly Quality reduction, ladder fuel reduction, *General excavation CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 lot clearing, ornamental and fruit *Site Preparation 541-549-9764 tree trimming and care. *Sub-Divisions John Pierce • Locally owned and operated • *Road Building jpierce@bendbroadband.com • Senior and military discounts • *Sewer and Water Systems JERRY WILLIS DRYWALL • Free assessments • *Underground Utilities & VENETIAN PLASTER • Great cleanups • *Grading *Snow Removal • Licensed, Insured and Bonded • All Residential, Commercial Jobs *Sand-Gravel-Rock 541-480-7179 • CCB #69557 Contact Bello @ 541-419-9655, Licensed • Bonded • Insured SPURGE COCHRAN Find us on Facebook and Google CCB #124327 BUILDER, INC. CCB#227009 (541) 549-1848 General Contractor Full Service Excavation 601 Construction Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels Since ’74 A “Hands-On” Builder Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016 Free On-site Visit & Estimate To speak to Spurge personally, Tewaltandsonsexcavation@ call 541-815-0523 gmail.com JOHN NITCHER 541-549-1472 • CCB #76888 Lara’s Construction LLC. CONSTRUCTION Drainfield CCB#223701 General Contractor • Minor & Major Septic Repair Offering masonry work, Home repair, remodeling and • All Septic Needs/Design fireplaces, interior & exterior additions. CCB #101744 & Install stone/brick-work, build 541-549-2206 General Excavation barbecues & all types of McCARTHY & SONS • Site Preparation masonry. Give us a call for a free CONSTRUCTION • Rock & Stump Removal estimate.

New Construction, Remodels, • Pond & Driveway Construction 541-350-3218 Fine Finish Carpentry Preparation CASCADE GARAGE DOORS 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561 • Building Demolition Factory Trained Technicians CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. Trucking Since 1983 • CCB #44054 • Deliver Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 Boulders, Water CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 Carl Perry Construction LLC • Dump Trucks, Transfer Trucks, www.CenigasMasonry.com Construction • Remodel Belly YOUR SOURCE Repair • The Whole 9 Yards or 24 for up-to-date Sisters news!

CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 Whatever You Want! www.NuggetNews.com

BANR Enterprises, LLC Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls Residential & Commercial CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 www.BANR.net

604 Heating & Cooling

ACTION AIR Heating & Cooling, LLC Retrofit • New Const • Remodel Consulting, Service & Installs actionairheatingandcooling.com CCB #195556 541-549-6464

605 Painting

~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Refurbishing Decks CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com Riverfront Painting LLC Interior/Exterior • Deck Staining SHORT LEAD TIMES Travis Starr, 541-647-0146 License#216081

606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance

All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling...

Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740.

– All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing...

Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122.

701 Domestic Services

BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 TOUCH OF CLASS CLEANING Residential & Commercial.

Free estimates. Call 541-280-5962 or 541-549-6213.

BUSINESS TO PROMOTE? VEHICLE FOR SALE? CONDO FOR LEASE? GARAGE TOO FULL? NEED SOME HELP? Advertise in The Nugget Newspaper's CLASSIFIEDS For no additional cost your classified goes ONLINE! Go to www.NuggetNews.com DEADLINE: Every Monday by noon.

Call 541-549-9941

802 Help Wanted

Part-time Sales Associate We are looking for a person who is friendly, outgoing, and reliable; someone who enjoys Keeping Sisters Country working with the public in a team Beautiful Since 2006 environment.

Work days would candcnursery@gmail.com be Thursday - Sunday.

541-549-2345 Applications available at the ASPEN TREE LANDSCAPES Stitchin' Post, 311 W. Cascade (Fire Suppression) property Ave. in Sisters or by emailing clean ups. We trim trees. Take diane.j@stitchinpost.com. out an old yard and put in a new Questions? Contact one. 541-419-5643. diane.j@stitchinpost.com.

Now Hiring – Three Creeks Brewing Join our crew and help deliver the finest beer, food and service Complete landscape construction, to Central Oregon and beyond! fencing, irrigation installation & Full-and part-time positions design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, available including line cook, debris cleanups, fertility & water host/hostess, and server.

Pay conservation management, depends on experience and excavation. position. Email your resume to CCB #188594 • LCB #9264 resumes@threecreeksbrewing. www.vohslandscaping.com com to apply.

541-515-8462 Need guitar teachers for small J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, mowing, lesson studio/retail store opening soon. Must be able to teach all hauling debris, gutters. levels. If interested please call Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 541-699-2722. jandelspcing15@gmail.com

SUDOKU

Level: Difficult

Answer: Page 23

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down, and each small nine-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted Please send an email to sistersfencecompany@gmail.com with letter of interest.

ISO Full- or Part-time Employment for Teen Fit, young man looking for work in and around Sisters Country.

Easygoing spirit, takes direction well, good follow-through.

Available now.

Call or text 541-316-9643.

Part-time companion/caregiver for very functionable younger adult with short-term memory loss. Client goes to caregiver residence. 541-419-2204 AQUA CLEAR SPA SERVICE Hot tub servicing technician needed. Training provided with opportunity for advancement.

Competitive pay. Clean driving record required. Serious applicants only. Call or email for interview: 541-410-1023; aquaclearoregon@gmail.com.

The Garden Angel is now filling landscape supervisor and maintenance crew member positions. LCB #9583. Inquire at 541-549-2882 or thegardenangel@gmail.com NOW HIRING FOR RETAIL ASSOCIATES Marigold & True is a newish shop in Sisters. It's a small, thoughtfully curated shop featuring a variety of lifestyle products with a focus on small-batch artisan producers.

We are hiring for part-time positions (6-30 hrs/week) with a start date of early August. Must be willing to work weekends.

Please stop by the shop (open everyday 11-5) with your cover letter and résumé to be considered. $12-$15/hr. + perks.

351 W. Hood Ave. Sisters.

THE NUGGET NEWSPAPER C L A S S I F I E D S!!

They're on the Web at www.nuggetnews.com Uploaded every Tuesday afternoon at no extra charge!

Call 541-549-9941 Deadline for classified is Monday by noon

T JUS ED! T LIS

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

C L A S S I F I ESt.DCharles S ranks masks

COVID-19: St. Charles issues urgent plea to wear masks Continued from page 1

forward to welcoming its members on our hospital campuses to help see our health system through this public health crisis as we continue to work every possible avenue to secure more clinical resources to care for our patients at the bedside.”

To support care, St. Charles has opened an urgent-care clinic and drivethrough COVID testing on their Bend campus.

The urgent-care clinic is in the Bend East Family Care building at 2600 NE Neff Rd. Drive-through COVID19 testing is available in the back of the parking lot of the 2600 NE Neff Rd. building.

To access drive-through testing, please follow directional signs.

Initial hours of operation for both will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, to be expanded as need arises and resources allow.

The hospital notes that “It is critical that patients who do not need an emergency level of care avoid the emergency department at this time. Community providers are encouraged to send appropriate patients to primary or urgent-care facilities first when at all possible.”

Sluka expressed concern about resistance to maskwearing and the mandate issued last week by Governor Kate Brown, reinstating a requirement to mask up in indoor spaces.

“Unfortunately, I think we can expect compliance with Governor Brown’s mask mandate to be significantly lower this time around, for many reasons: People are tired of wearing them, they believe the danger has passed, they’ve dug in their heels in opposition,” Sluka said. “Some people may simply be confused, or they may believe that if they’re vaccinated there is no need to wear

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS! 16825 Varco Rd., Bend

a mask. Today, I want to urge each and every person reading this to wear a mask in indoor public spaces and in crowded outdoor spaces. In fact, I would say it’s never been more important to wear your mask during this pandemic than it is right now.”

Mask mandates have become a flashpoint of social conflict, with vocal opposition expressed at school board meetings across Central Oregon — including Sisters — to a K-12 mask mandate for fall.

Sluka emphasized that the matter is not political for him.

“The delta variant of COVID-19 is highly transmissible and it is endang e r i n g thousands of unvaccinated Central Oregonians – including children who aren’t yet eligible for a shot. To protect them, it is absolutely vital that we get people vaccinated, and that all of us wear masks,” he said. “I have no political agenda here. I am not trying to curb your freedoms or control your life in any way. I am simply trying to keep people from getting very sick, from dying, and from needing care in our hospitals, which are already in crisis.”

In recent weeks St. Charles has canceled surgeries to make room for COVID patients and others who are ill.

Earlier this month, Dr. Jeff Absalon, St. Charles’ chief physician officer, noted that the hospital is facing a “cascading effect” that involves factors other than COVID-19, including: people facing the consequences of deferred preventative care; more injuries in a growing, active population; staff shortages due to retirements and burnout; and strains on the broader healthcare “ecosystem.”

in order of effectiveness

N95s offer the best protection against COVID-19 and the delta variant. Joe Sluka, president and CEO of St. Charles Health System, noted that healthcare workers and others who work in hazardous conditions should have priority for them.

KN95s provide the same level of filtration as N95s but are certified differently.

Check

Time to start inter! projects before w

Lumber • Hardware • Paint Fencing & Decking • Doors & Windows FREE Local Delivery!

Hours: M-F 8 to 5, Sat. 8 to 4, Closed Sundays 440 N. Pine St. • 541-549-8141 • www.hoyts.net

Search all of Central Oregon with ONE Click www.hearthhomesteam.com

between Bend and Sisters

bedrooms baths sq ranch-style home Fully fenced and cross-fenced barn for horses Oversized garage/shop and RV storage MLS

Sheila Reifschneider 541-408-6355

W Cascade Ave • - - Licensed Broker in Oregon

that masks meet requirements set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Surgical masks: Fit is important; look for masks with adjustable cords, ear loops, and nose wires to help improve fit.

The effectiveness of cloth masks depends on how porous the fabric is.

Look for cloth masks made of multiple layers of tightly woven, breathable fabric. Test a cloth mask by holding it up to a light source and seeing if the mask blocks the light.

Sluka offers the option of doubling up with a cloth mask over a surgical mask for extra protection.

S LUMBER PRICOEW !

N D G N I M O ARE C planning

-ACRE HORSE PROPERTY

Broker • sheila@reedbros.com

21

Mark Ossinger Fathom Realty OR, LLC 541-316-9643

22

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

AGRICULTURE: With less water, modernization key to stability Continued from page 1

business increases, hay prices are going up as yields decrease. Many folks in agriculture have lost most or some of their yields.

Irrigation districts are reducing water available to nourish parched crops already adversely affected by scorching temperatures. Fire risk is elevated and wildlife are moving outside normal habitats seeking safety and diminishing water sources.

Among local food farmers and ranchers, there’s a mixture of optimism, worry, and innovation. Sarahlee Lawrence and husband, Ashanti Samuels, grow crops and raise livestock using water from the Three Sisters Irrigation District (TSID).

Rainshadow Organics is 15 miles northeast of Sisters and has been in production for over 25 years.

Lawrence explained that TSID is the oldest irrigation district in Central Oregon and is entirely piped.

“Part of the pipelining project included that we all do irrigation efficiency and modernization upgrades to our farms,” she said. “It provides a lot of stability to our water. We’re also the only district that uses Whychus Creek as our water source.”

The water-saving efforts undertaken by food farmers in TSID were made possible through the National Resource Conservation Service. The government agency dates back to the 1930s when they were called the Soil Conservation Service. Currently, they provide America’s farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation

on the ground, which helps the environment as well as agricultural operations like Rainshadow Organics.

Currently, Lawrence has access to 40 percent of the water normally allocated to the farm.

“Because of the drought, we only have 40 percent of our farm in active production,” she said. “But our use and how it’s delivered is very efficient. Farmers know we’ve been in a drought for the last three years. This is not new at all. I raise high-value crops on less acreage than I have. As an organic farmer, I invest in future years via drought-resistant cover crops that support my soil community and prevent erosion and dry ground. Dry ground with no plants is the worst possible thing for soil.”

Hobbs Margaret of Sisters Cattle Company is focused on bringing balance and harmony to the cattle industry.

“I do ultra-high density grazing or total grazing.

There’s only 20 practitioners in the country who do it. That’s what the ecology demands for it to be healthy,” he said.

Margaret’s cattle graze Indian Ford Meadow east of Sisters Eagle Airport.

“I take my mother cows across those pastures twice at ultra-high density,” he said. “I got a call from a neighbor who said in 16 years they’ve never seen the meadow so green during a drought. High density is what nature designed.

What resulted is beautiful, fresh topsoil, which improves the soil and ecology. It’s not how much rain you get; it’s how well you keep the rain that you do have. With irrigation it’s how well the soil holds on to that water. The practices are improving the ability for microbes and fungi to live in the soil.”

Karen Swaner and her family own Cascade

PHOTO BY KATY YODER

Hobbs Magaret runs cattle on Indian Ford Meadow near Sisters airport. He demonstrates that high-intensity grazing improves soil ecology — even in the midst of drought.

Mountain Pastures located off of Highway 126. They raise grass-fed lamb, cattle, goats, and chickens for eggs.

The lack of spring rain meant less grazing and the need to purchase more hay.

Swaner mirrored Lawrence’s appreciation for the TSID piping project over the last 20 years.

“We’ve had better water than most irrigators in our area or districts,” she said.

“Because it’s piped there are less losses. We’re down to 40 percent water, but we’ve been able to keep grasses growing.

“The other big thing is hay and feed prices are through the roof. It’s hard to get hay. Local hay comes from Culver and Madras area, where they’re way down on water. Chicken feed prices are crazy too. We had to raise prices, something we haven’t done for years. The heat has been stressful on the animals. We’re a bit more used to watching for drought. We

water by what we see on the mountain. It’s harder on irrigators who rely on large reservoirs. A multi-year drought brought drastic cuts for them.

People need to realize it has a direct impact on their friends, neighbors, and the foods they eat,” said Swaner.

Seed to Table Executive Director Audrey Tehan knows she’s fortunate to be able to utilize a 20-year-old agricultural designated well on the three-acre farm off East Black Butte Avenue.

“We updated from metal handlines to wobbler systems to help conserve water,” she said. “There are always more steps we can continue to take, like not watering in the middle of the day, more closely measuring water use, and specific evapotranspiration rates that impact how much water one needs on any given day.”

Tehan knows the pain of working hard and still losing a crop.

“I cannot possibly imagine

the stress many farmers are having to endure this season if they rely mainly on instream water rights — which have been cut down drastically,” she said. “It’s a farmer’s worst nightmare, to watch your crops dry up. I think it’s a time to show great support in any way to these farmers and acknowledge the global (50 percent of all hybrid carrot seed is grown in Jefferson County) and local impact of this drought which will be significant for years to come. It’s important for people to realize how intricately connected the groundwater is with the surface water here.

“The hard part about water conservation when utilizing a well — such as all the water we receive in our houses across town — is that there is no vision for the daily drawdown,” Tehan said. “We cannot directly see the impacts of this seemingly infinite resource — however it is quite finite.”

Discover Sisters, Oregon…

ALI MAYEA OF SISTERS HOMELAND REALTY WELCOMES

Charlie Kanzig New Associate Broker

Charlie is well known in Sisters Country after a career as a school counselor since 1994. He is very well acquainted with the school system, the community, and the housing market. Charlie is also a weekly contributor to The Nugget as a freelance writer, which keeps him up to speed on what is happening around town.

He and his wife, Deirdre, raised their five children in Sisters and reside in Tollgate. His local knowledge, approachable manner, outstanding communication skills, and attention to detail will serve his clients well, whether they are buying or selling.

As a long-time cross-country and track coach, Charlie promises to “go the extra mile” on behalf of his clients.

Contact Charlie at 541-647-3314 or charliekanzig@gmail.com Sisters HomeLand Realty 401 E. Main Ave., Sisters

www.sistershomelandrealty.com

Ali Mayea, 541-480-9658

Principal Broker/Owner Licensed in the State of Oregon

Read online or download to your device...

… There’s plenty to do!

www.SistersOregonGuide.com

SCHOOLS: Scholl affirms standards in Sisters will not change Continued from page 1

over the past 13 years has been accomplished through statewide assessments called Smarter-Balanced, as well as other alternate measures and assessments, including the PSAT, ACT, SAT, Work Keys, as well as in-house work samples.

The bill, which received bipartisan support, also orders the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to reassess diploma requirements. (The bill can be read in its entirety a t h t t p s : / / o l i s . o re g o n legislature.gov/liz/2021R1/ Measures/Overview/ SB744.)

The Essential Skills requirement had been suspended for the last two graduating classes in Oregon due to the pandemic, which was largely accepted as sensible, since learning was so disrupted. But the passage of the law suspending the Essential Skills requirement for the next three years, and the rationale behind the move, has stoked flames of anger toward the Oregon legislature and Governor Brown.

Public outcry has been strong, as many Oregonians view the move as a step backward in education standards.

Sisters Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl spoke with The Nugget last week and strongly affirmed that standards for Sisters students will be unchanged.

“While I understand that this change in law looks like a lowering of standards, in fact, the only real change is that students will not be required to ‘prove’ competency by taking an assessment or providing special work samples,” he said.

“Here in Sisters, we use standards-based curriculum and measurements, so we can be confident that a student who passes all the classes required to graduate has shown competency in all required subjects,” he said. “In addition, our requirements for a Sisters High School diploma are actually higher than the State standard when it comes to credits.”

He went on to explain that in grades K-8, standards are clearly defined and assessed regularly through programs like “i-Ready”for math and reading, which provide frequent and relevant data about student progress throughout the year — something the State assessments could never provide.

“Over the years, the State of Oregon allowed students to opt out of the State testing, so the data gained from that measurement was not

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon representative of the State as a whole and was largely not useful,” he said. “Even at the local level, we didn’t get much useful data from the tests.”

With all that said, Scholl agrees that the way this news came out in the media, the rationale offered for making the change, and the fact that no new plan was presented, only exacerbated the public’s negative response.

“I don’t fully understand the rationale the legislature used in making this decision, and the fact that the governor apparently signed the bill in July very quietly raised a lot of eyebrows,” he said.

News articles about SB 744 say that unidentified backers of the bill believe that the existing proficiency levels somehow presented an unfair challenge for students who do not test well, and that making changes in the way students are assessed would aid Oregon’s Black, Latino, L at i n x , As i an , P aci fi c Islander, Tribal, and other students of color.

Scholl said he was unsure what these comments really mean and that he understood how people could feel insulted by them.

“These unclear statements are a big reason people are upset,” he said.

Critics have also questioned why the legislature took up SB 744 at all, rather than letting the

Oregon Board of Education and ODE consider or even make changes. The chair of the Senate Education Committee, Michael D e m b r o w, D - P o r t l a n d , added to the confusion when he told The Oregonian in late spring that he thought the Department of Education had asked the legislature to extend the waiver of Essential Skills that had been put in place for the last two years due to the pandemic by passing this bill. Oregon Department of Education has publicly said Dembrow is mistaken.

Scholl concluded by saying, “I can’t say that I am disappointed that the actual testing is being suspended, but I am concerned about how our leaders have presented it.

“For our part here in Sisters, I want our students and families to rest assured our standards remain high and we are using best practices in teaching and evaluating our students.”

23

I want our students and families to rest assured our standards remain high and we are using best practices in teaching and evaluating our students.

— Curt Scholl

SUDOKU SOLUTION for puzzle on page 20

Grounded in your community • Superior closing experiences • Strong relationships that last • Services and online resources that are second to none

Stop by and visit with Shelley Marsh & Tiana Van Landuyt.

220 S. Pine St., Ste. 102 | westerntitle.com | 541-548-9180

24

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Serving the Sisters, Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch Areas

Ponderosa Properties R E A L T O R S

Featured Listings For Sale

A N D

P R O P E R T Y

The Locals’ Choice!

LLC

M A N A G E M E N T

Long-term & Vacation Rentals 541-549-2002 | 1-800-650-6766 | www.PonderosaProperties.com

New Listing

MLS # 220129666 $1,495,000 HISTORIC LUTHER METKE LOG CABIN 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,656 sq. ft. / 8.15 Acres Metolius Basin Area Rare-to-find acreage, beautiful meadow setting with ponderosa & fir trees. Rustic cabin, rock fireplace, hand-peeled log beams & knotty pine paneling. Horses welcome, great barn & fencing with Ntl. Forest/trails nearby. Private well, electric, septic, water rights & paved road. Close to Metolius River, Hoodoo Ski Resort, Black Butte Ranch & short drive to Sisters. Recreation out your back door.

MLS#220103712 $795,000 CASCADE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 83.7 Acres / Zoned RR10, EFU Rural Acreage Gorgeous mountain views from this parcel with tree groves or open skies… choose your estate-caliber homesite. U.S. Forest Service public land borders one-half mile for added privacy. A water hook-up is available if desired or drill your own well. Horses, hermits or homebodies, a beautiful spot to create your custom dream. Eight miles to the Western town of Sisters.

MLS#220122873 $1,099,000 MOUNTAIN VIEWS AND ACREAGE! 3 bed / 2 bath / 3,072 sq. ft. / 16.9 Acres Rural Acreage Custom home w/upgrades, mountain views, marble, granite, pecan wood, knotty alder, solid oak floors, large 2-level cedar deck wraps home 3 sides, attached carport. Library, study & separate office. Master bed/bath w/jetted tub, woodstove, rock hearth. Property borders public land. 75'x36' pre-wired shop, 20 & 30 amp, 18' x 12'6" door. Bonus rooms on 2 levels, mudroom rough plumbed, living quarters started.

MLS #220123910 $824,900 AN OPEN PLAN, YET LOTS OF PRIVACY 3 bed / 2 bath / 2,320 sq. ft. / 1.08 Acre Crossroads Single-level home tastefully remodeled. Granite countertops, Miele D/W, Bosch twin ovens & spacious breakfast bar. Vaulted ceiling, Harman pellet stove, wall of windows & engineered barnwood flooring in greatroom, dining, office & owner’s bedroom. Tiled shower, dual vanity, walk-in closets & access to hot tub. 2-car garage plus 672 sq. ft. detached finished building. Fenced. Borders USFS. Horses allowed!

541-549-2002 | 1-800-650-6766 www.PonderosaProperties.com

At Ponderosa Properties… …It’s About th e People

221 S. Ash St. | PO Box 1779 Sisters, OR 97759

Rad Dyer 541-480-8853

Kevin R. Dyer 541-480-7552

Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650

Carol Davis 541-410-1556

Catherine Black 541-480-1929

Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226

Greg Davidge 808-281-2676

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157

Guy Lauziere 541-410-9241

ABR, CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

GRI, Broker Property Management

ABR, GRI, Broker

CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus – 40 Yrs.

Broker

Broker

Broker

Broker