The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLVI No. 38 // 2023-09-20

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City Council reviews short-term rentals

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Short-term rentals (STRs) were originally heralded as a way to increase tourism dollars in a city by offering a wide variety of lodging quality and affordability, as well as a different experience from that found in a hotel. Homeowners and landlords would also benefit by earning additional income from

Board rules against spa

owner

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) has issued a final order assessing $13,000 in civil penalties against Michael Boyle, former owner of Hop in the Spa in Sisters, and an additional assessment of Department of Justice costs to a total of $50,000.

The Board had assessed a total of $14,000 in sanctions in February of 2022. Boyle appealed that regulatory action in a contested case proceeding, which took through July 2023 to resolve.

Boyle also faces criminal charges including two counts of felony sex abuse, five

See SPA on page 8

Remodeled library close to opening

Bill Bartlett Correspondent

renting out rooms and entire properties as STRs.

After more than a decade of experience, the STR impact on local economies and rental markets is highlighting problems that may outweigh the benefits. Studies have shown that, particularly in larger cities, increased tourism facilitated by STR platforms like

See RENTALS on page 4

Forest cleanup effort set for Saturday

Volunteers can help clean up the forest near Sisters in an event sponsored by Sisters Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) on Saturday, September 23.

Volunteers will meet at Village Green Park in Sisters at 9 a.m. and convoy to the site approximately

four miles outside of Sisters toward Bend on Eagle Rock Road. Participants should wear appropriate clothing for working in the forest, and bring work gloves. The City of Sisters is providing trash bags.

See CLEANUP on page 12

The Sisters Library will close temporarily September 24 in order to transition from its temporary quarters to its fully remodeled facility. The transition will take until midOctober, with no date certain, as construction and technology crews are at work completing the final steps of the upgrade and modernization.

In an announcement to the public, Library managers ask that patrons please hold returns while the library is closed during the transition period. No late fees will be charged for materials. If you have a hold on the shelf when the temporary space closes, it will be available when operations resume.

A grand reopening celebration is planned for Saturday, October 28, from noon to 2 p.m. (ribbon cutting at 12:15 p.m.). All citizens are invited to stop by to explore the new space and enjoy live music, fun activities for all ages, and free library swag. Look for more detailed information in

mid-October.

The Sisters Library features 8,300 square feet of space, all housed in an exterior design that includes a partial wraparound porch with the Western appearance in keeping with the city’s architectural theme. Though the building itself was constructed in 2005, Sisters has a tradition of library service that goes back decades.

The upgrades are designed to make the library more user-friendly and of greater access to the community.

Improvements include:

Community Gathering Space

A large meeting room, with an operable partition wall, provides versatility throughout the day and for after-hours gatherings.

See LIBRARY on page 8

Construction workers are finishing up the remodel of the Sisters Library, which will reopen next month.

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Gin Szagola and Finley have trekked all the way from New Jersey on a cross-country trip to the Oregon Coast. Seestoryononpage6.

Letters to the Editor…

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

Fishing poles

To the Editor:

I am responding to Terry Weygandt’s letter of September 13.

To be clear, I think most people, unless you are a monster, care about the plight and suffering of others less fortunate.

That said, there are two fundamental differences between conservative and liberal ideology. Conservatives feel that you are responsible for your own actions, whether they result in good or bad results. There is no such thing as luck. Secondly, they feel that it is better to give a person a fishing pole and teach them how to fish than to give them fish.

To suggest that myself and the rest of your readers, wherever they are in life, is the result of luck rather than hard work is both insulting and offensive. It’s also ridiculous socialist nonsense. I don’t feel any better than anyone else because I own a home. However, I do know what I did to earn it and pay for it.

I don’t know if the shelter is a good idea or not. I do have a sense that people are growing weary of the garbage, loitering, tents, as well as the damage being wreaked upon the forest that includes fires.

If the City Council approves the shelter, I will support that decision and hope that it provides the respite and care that people need, and that its mission is realized.

I also hope that part of program will provide fishing poles and not fish so that the residents can get back on their feet and headed in whatever direction is right for them.

James Petray

Print is the new vinyl

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

s s s Rhetoric on shelter

To the Editor:

I saw many letters to the editor in The Nugget of September 13, in favor of the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS). There was wording such as “haves vs. have-nots,” and “fearmongering” used about those who opposed it.

I think these writers have missed the point of much of the opposition to the shelter. I, like many people who live here, feel that something needs to be done to help the homeless population, especially families and children. The resistance to the SCWS as presented was not that the citizens of Sisters don’t want to help those less fortunate; it was that the proposal as presented was somewhat vague, and did not address many of the concerns that people have.

There was conflicting information presented from time to time, and I believe many of us felt there must be a better way forward than what was proposed.

I hope people can work together to find a way to help the people who deserve our help in difficult times (cold weather, smoke, etc). The document presented to us this time was not it.

Let’s not let divisive rhetoric take over.

Ann

Thompson

s s s

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Last week I headed out to Cody, Wyoming for the annual rendezvous of the chiefs of the Mullen newspapers. Louie Mullen is the majority owner of The Nugget, with myself as minority partner. Louie owns 39 newspapers in total, most of them weeklies, with a few dailies in the mix. All are what you might call smalltown newspapers.

Louie is a man in his 30s — of a generation that supposedly eschews newspapers and gets all of their information online. Obviously, he retains faith in community journalism, and in newsprint as a viable medium for information.

There are indications that the younger generations that supposedly don’t read newspapers — or anything in print — are less averse to print than they’ve been depicted. A 2020 piece from the University of Illinois examined a study of the news consumption habits of Gen Z — those born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s.

Jason Piscia, the university’s public affairs reporting director, recounted feedback from students. It warms the cockles of a newsman’s heart:

“After perusing through my printed newspaper, I felt much more informed about the world and my community than I usually do. When scrolling through social media, I find that I have a narrow selection of information despite the vastness of the internet. Algorithms and the ability to filter content excludes a wide range of newsworthy stories. The physical newspaper provided this range because it’s not as specifically tailored to my viewpoints and preferences.”

That’s a win. Then there’s this: “I cared more about what I was reading when it was in my hands compared to online. Maybe it’s because our social media apps are basically a dump for all news, the good, the bad, and the fake.”

As I told my colleagues at the Cody conference: Print is the new vinyl. They liked that. Bumper stickers should be issued.

It’s good to get a shot in the arm in a climate that continually forecasts doom and gloom. It acts as an antidote to another story I read last weekend where a woman noted that the men she dates get all their information

from TikTok.

Pew Research Center says that “in just two years, the share of U.S. adults who say they regularly get news from TikTok has roughly tripled, from 3 percent in 2020 to 10 percent in 2022.”

That’s still well below those who get their news from X (Twitter) or Facebook, but…

At the risk of coming across as a mossbacked whitebeard (yeah, I know), that’s crazy. None of these platforms offers any depth at all, to say nothing about veracity.

As someone whose life has been shaped — and immeasurably enriched — by reading and the love of the printed word, I have real concerns about the loss represented by the fragmenting of attention spans and the lack of depth in consuming information solely online. I say that as someone who has operated a blog for over a decade (one that recommends books by the shelf, I might add).

And I wonder about trends in education. The Oregonian reported last Sunday that “Oregon education officials are quietly reviving a reform-minded method of grading focused on how well students master specific academic skills while de-emphasizing other traditional measures, like turning in assignments on time, behaving well in class and completing extra credit.”

There’s a rationale behind this; it’s not just a dropping of standards for the sake of dropping standards. (Read the story — it’s worth the time. Google “Oregonian, equitable grading”). Equitable grading is supposed to uplift students who are struggling, or who have after-school jobs that interfere with homework. I get it.

But, at the risk of coming across as a mossbacked whitebeard, I have my doubts. Good intentions have a way of getting mugged by ugly reality. I suspect that this concept will lead to enabling poor performers while disincentivizing high achievers.

I’ll continue to salute Sisters’ commitment to Battle of the Books, and celebrate those who encourage reading, especially on the printed page. It’s cool. It’s the new vinyl.

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Art opens doors to culture

By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Lim Khim Katy’s art opens doors to cultures, landscapes, and experiences from her homeland in Vietnam. Her paintings reveal thoughts and visions from her life and imagination, giving viewers access to her dreams. She uses trowels to paint landscapes resulting in a myriad of evocative effects. Her incredible detail and ability to capture emotion in the faces of her subjects and provocative landscapes, can spark instantaneous reactions from joy to tears.

Her subjects’ stories told on canvas evoke a sense of awe and curiosity. There are

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

Al -Anon

Mon., noon, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church. 5 41-610 -7383.

Alcoholics A nonymou s

Sisters High School to present musical

By Olivia Nieto Correspondent

For 16 years, Sisters High School has held the tradition of performing musicals to share with the community.

Every other year, Director Rick Johnson chooses a specific script to perform. A lot of thought goes into this decision. Johnson has to take into consideration his current choir makeup, the rating of the play, and the enjoyment of the experience from an audience’s perspective. This year, after much deliberation, their pick was the unorthodox “Spongebob.”

“A lot of people might cringe when they hear that,

but when you take a closer look at the script you realize how deep it is, and I think the audience will both laugh and cry while watching, but ultimately leave feeling moved,” said Johnson.

Johnson, along with accompanist Julie Cash, held auditions last spring to cast participants for roles.

“It was so great because I was able to see all these students that would be perfect within the available roles,” Johnson said.

Sophomore Ava O’Neill was chosen during her fresman year to play Spongebob. The other main roles went to Audrey Roth as Sandy

See MUSICAL on page 18

unanswered questions, but the warmth and invitation to relax into tranquility and peace seems to say, “Join us. Hear our stories. Choose compassion.”

Katy is visiting Sisters for the first time. She is originally from Vietnam’s southern commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City. She is the daughter of a Cambodian father and Vietnamese mother who were both artists. Katy sees her gift as a visual translator of emotions as her inheritance. Her exceptional technical skills are apparent in the heightened realism in her latest works.

Paintings created by Katy will be shown at Toriizaka Art, located at 222 W. Hood Ave. in

Sisters, from September 20-29. Gallery owner Karen Thomas first met Katy when the young artist’s work was exhibited in the Hanoi Studio in Vietnam. Thomas, who had a gallery in Tokyo at the time, bought several of Katy’s paintings, and has continued to do so for over 20 years. Their relationship flourished without ever meeting. That changed when Thomas traveled to Vietnam in 2019.

One of Katy’s paintings in her show is called, “Mother’s Arms.” Katy explained that her inspiration came from her desire to share the compassion she experienced when she became a mother.

See ART on page 16

Songwriters bring story and song to Sisters

Colorado troubadour

Gabrielle Louise joins Dan Wetzel and Kristen Grainger of True North for an evening of music at Paulina Springs Books on Friday, September 22 at 7 p.m.

“Paulina Springs Books is so excited to host Gabrielle, Dan, and Kristen,” said Beth Wood, who coordinates the bookstore’s events. “This will be a memorable evening of amazing songwriters you won’t want to miss!”

A talented guitarist and songwriter, Gabrielle Louise’s nimble and silky

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR

Council on Aging of Cent ral O rego n

Senior Lunch In- person community dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grab -and -go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs

12:3 0 to 1 p.m. Sisters C ommunity

Church. 5 41-4 8 0-18 43

Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Zoom. 503- 93 0- 6158

Sisters Area Photography Club

2nd Wednesday, 3:3 0 p.m., at Sisters Communit y Church. 5 41-5 49 -6157.

Sisters Red Hat s 1st Friday. For location infor mation, please c all:

541- 8 48 -1970.

Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Noon, Aspen Lakes. 5 41-760 -5 64 5.

voice is authentic and honest, deeply rooted in traditional folk sound. More soul than sparkle, she inherited her predisposition to wanderlust and song from her parents, vagabond musicians who toured the country in an Airstream trailer, children in tow. An award-winning songwriter, she has released several albums of original songs to a growing legion of fans throughout the West and beyond. Learn more at www. gabriellelouisemusic.com.

See SONGWRITERS on page 20

Sisters School District Board of Directors O ne Wednesday m onthly, Sisters School District Administr ation Building. See schedule online at www ssd6.org. 5 41-5 49 -8 521 x5 002.

Thursday, 7 p.m., Episc opal Church of the Transf iguration / Satur day, 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / M onday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tuesday, noon, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church / Gen tlemen’s meeting, Wednesday, 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meet ing, Thu rsday, noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fr iday, noon, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church. 5 41-5 48 -0 440.

Central Oregon F ly Tye rs G uild

For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelef ly@msn.c om

Ci tizens4Communit y New neighbor meetup, last Tuesday of t he month, 5 to 6:3 0 p.m. at T he Bar n in Sisters

Ci tizens4Communit y C ommunity Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday, 10 to 11:3 0 a.m. V isit citizens 4c ommunity.c om for loc ation.

East of the Cascades Quilt Guild

4th Wed. (September- June), Stitchin’

Post . A ll are welcome. 5 41-5 49 -6 061.

G o Fish Fishing G roup 3rd Monday 7 p.m., Siste rs C ommunity Church.

541-771-2211

Hear twarmers (f leec e blanketmaker s)

2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Siste rs Communit y Church. M ater ials provided.

541- 408 -8 505.

Hero Q uilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 5 41-6 68 -1755

Milita ry Parent s of Sisters M eetings are held quarter ly; please c all for details. 5 41-388 -9 013.

Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters Chapter meets Wednesda ys, 11:3 0 a.m., Takoda’s Rest aurant.

541- 549- 64 69

SAGE (Senior Activities, G athering s & Enrichmen t) M onday- Fr iday, 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. at Sisters Par k & Recreation District. 5 41-5 49 -2091.

Sisters Area Woodworke rs First Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 41-231-18 97

Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday 7 p.m., SPR D. 5 41-5 49 -8 8 46

Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. at Sisters C ommunity Church.

Email sister sbridge2021@gmail.com.

Sisters Caregi ver Suppor t G roup

3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Siste rs Episcopal Church. 5 41-719 -0 031.

Sisters Cribbage C lub M eets 11 a.m. ever y Wed. at S PR D. 5 09 -9 47-574 4.

Sisters Garden C lub For monthly meetings visit: SistersGardenClub.com.

Sisters Habitat for Humanit y Board of D irectors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Location infor mation: 5 41-5 49 -1193.

Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:3 0 a.m., at Aspen Lakes Golf Cours e.

541- 410-2870

Sisters Parent Teacher Communit y 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sisters Elementary School Commons.

917-219-8298

Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Rest aurant. 541- 903-1123

Sisters Trails A lliance Board Meetings take plac e ever y other month, 5 p.m. In- person or zoom. Contact: info@sisterstrails.org

Three Sister s Irrigation Distric t Board of Direc tors M eets 1st Tuesday 4 p.m., TSI D Of fice. 5 41-5 49 -8 815

Three Sister s Lions Club 2nd Thursday, 6:3 0 p.m., Spoons Rest aurant. 5 41-419 -1279.

VF W Po st 813 8 and A merican Legion Post 8 6 1st Wednesday of the mont h, 6:3 0 p.m., M ain Church

Building Sisters Community Church. 8 47-344 -0 49 8

SCHOOLS

Black Bu tt e School Board of Direc tors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., Black But te School.

541- 59 5- 6203

CITY & PARKS

Sisters Ci ty Council 2nd & 4t h Wednesday, 6:3 0 p.m., Siste rs City Hall. 5 41-5 49 -6 022.

Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Dire ctor s 2nd & 4th Tues., 4:30 p.m., SPR D bldg. 5 41-5 49 -2091.

Sisters Pl anning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:3 0 p.m., Siste rs City Hall.

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Lim Khim Katy’s work will be featured at Toriizaka Art gallery.

RENTALS: Council is reviewing policy on controversial units

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Airbnb and VRBO negatively impacts house prices, long-term rentals, and whole communities.

A Harvard Business Review study across the U.S. found that STRs are having a detrimental impact on housing stock as owners take their properties out of the long-term rental and for-sale markets and put them into the STR market. Recent headlines indicate that some cities are banning STRs outright, or passing laws and regulations designed to limit their impact.

In Sisters, finding an affordable long-term rental has become increasingly difficult for people who work in Sisters, making it hard for business owners to hire the employees they need.

Based on community input and concerns on the part of Sisters city councilors, one of the goals for the 2023-24 fiscal year is to “evaluate Short-term Rental Code language to mitigate adverse impacts on the community.” Specifically, the Council identified concerns with the availability of housing units for long-term occupancy and nuisances created by STRs.

At last week’s Council workshop, principal planner Matthew Martin provided an overview of the STR program and a preliminary program evaluation of the STR language and possible mitigation of adverse impacts on the community. Council was asked for input and direction regarding what aspects of the STR regulations should be evaluated and considered for amendment.

Those options included:

Option 1: Expand the concentration setback from 250 feet to limit the proximity of STRs to one another and thereby the total number of STRS in the city.

Option 2: Amend exceptions. Apply the concentration setback to dwelling units within a condominium and/ or commercial district. Such properties are currently not

subject to the concentration setback.

Option 3: Establish a maximum number of STRs in the city. There is currently no maximum number of STRs that can operate in the city. A maximum would explicitly limit the number of units regardless of proximity to other STRs.

Option 4: Prohibit in specific areas. A prohibition on STRs areas of the city, such as future areas of annexation or particular zones, would limit impacts in those areas.

Option 5 : Adjust fees. Changes to land use application and license fees can serve as an incentive or disincentive to establishing an STR and have a corresponding impact on revenue generation.

Option 6: Other changes may be identified or emerge that warrant evaluation.

The Sisters Development Code defines “short-term rentals” as: The use of a dwelling unit (or a habitable portion of a dwelling unit) by any person or group of persons entitled to occupy the dwelling unit for rent for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days. Short-term rental(s) also means a vacation home rental approved under the regulations in effect through December 27, 2018, and owner-occupied short-term rentals. “Shortterm rental(s)” does not mean bed and breakfast inns, hotels, and/or motels.

The Sisters Development Code defines a “Dwelling Unit” as: a single unit, providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions

for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation and that is lawfully connected to the City’s municipal water and sewage disposal systems unless exempt as provided by Sisters Municipal Code 13.40.

Based on these complimentary definitions, an STR can be operated in a variety of dwelling types including, but not limited to, singlefamily dwellings, accessory dwelling units, duplex, triplex, and multifamily residential subject to specific STR requirements.

The current number of active STRs (111) based on the approval period and type of approval to which they were subject includes:

Prior to February 2013 — pre-existing/nonconforming vacation rental: 20

February 2013-December 2018 — vacation rental: 57 January 2019-present — short-term rental (two new in 2023): 34

The city of Sisters contains a total of 2,005 Dwelling Units, which means approximately 5.5 percent of the existing housing stock is actively engaged in operation as an STR.

Following Martin’s presentation, city councilors weighed in individually with their thoughts regarding possible options.

Councilor Susan Cobb would like to increase the buffer to something larger than the current 250 feet. She would also like to see the overall percentage of STRs to total housing units reduced to perhaps 3 percent. If there was a way to ensure it, she would like to have locals be the first to be STR owners.

Councilor Gary Ross thinks the City should clamp down on the transfer of STR licenses when a property is sold. Other items he thinks need to change include increasing the buffer beyond 250 feet, limiting STRs in an increased Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), and no STRs in new construction or conversions.

Councilor Jennifer Letz would like to see a streamlining of the categories. She recognized that the actions taken in 2018 were a “shot in the arm” for the local economy, but suggested that a “seventh option would be to ban STRs outright.”

Mayor Michael Preedin disclosed that he owns an STR. He thinks “it’s not a horrible thing to have some STRs.” He warned that without the STRs, the City would lose $250,000 in revenue annually. He cautioned that the City not “over-regulate.” He agreed with increasing the size of the buffer, but strongly rejected the possibility of any moratorium or ban on STRs. He thought Options

1 and 2 were good but said no to Option 5 regarding fees.

There was a consensus among the councilors that any possible UGB expansion should be for the purpose of providing additional housing for residents and not allowing more STRs. Options 1 and 2 were generally agreed upon as well as the need to streamline the language and categories.

With input and direction from Council, staff will now conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the identified options. This evaluation is intended to consider examples from other communities, stakeholder input, and data analysis. Staff will return to the Council for a subsequent work session to report on the findings and seek additional direction.

“...It’s not a horrible thing to have some STRs.”

— Mayor Michael Preedin

Experience three full days of art in Sisters

By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

Experience “Art All Weekend” in Sisters. Start with the Fourth Friday Artwalk through the galleries of Sisters. Galleries are open during the day and most will offer light refreshments between 4 and 7 p.m.

Then, continue with the Seventh Annual Artist Studio Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Studio Tour guides are available in local galleries and businesses and online at www.sisters arts.org. Since not everyone has a studio that can be easily accessed, several galleries will host artists on Friday and continue through the weekend. It’s a great time to meet your favorite artists, up close and personal.

Space in Common will host three artists: Taylor Manoles, Raina Verhey, and Maren Burck. Mini-studios will be set up so folks can walk through and meet the artists and see their work as they create it. All three artists will be present on Saturday and Sunday for the Studio Tour.

Canyon Creek Pottery will be set up for demonstrations on Friday and during the Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday. Watching Ken Merrill create pottery on the wheel is like poetry in motion, so be sure to take the time to cross Cascade Avenue and visit him at 310 N. Cedar St. You won’t regret it.

Sisters Gallery & Frame features the street scenes of photographer Bill Birnbaum, as well as the exquisite Prismacolor pencil landscapes of Mike Stasko, and the pastels and plein air oil paintings of Kay Baker. Stasko

will be working on images to be unveiled in the gallery in coming months. Birnbaum, who is president of Sisters Photography Club, will share stories of his travels and how he arrived at “street photography” as his specialty.

The Rickards Gallery presents “Me, Re-imagined” from Dan Rickards, a nationally and regionally celebrated professional landscape artist. In his own words, “This show, in so many ways, is a reflection of my journey to now, everywhere I have been and desire to go, the things I have learned, and all the ways I still want to grow. This is an exploration: a way to see the beauty around me in a new way: new dimensions, new colors, letting a line begin and end at the edge of imagination. I am excited to share this next season of my work with you.”

Hood Avenue Art’s featured artists are Anne Gibson, Layne Cook and Bill Lind. Gibson’s acrylic paintings often encompass water and the rocks it flows over. She hopes it will remind people to treasure and

protect the places we have left. Cook’s art captures people’s personalities, from quiet moments of contemplation to the energy of human motion that depicts personality and gesture. Veteran woodturner Bill Lind reveals the color, texture, and grain patterns of nature. His vessels are produced from found and recycled Oregon woods, sourced from arborists, downed trees, and wood mill “extra” piles from central and western Oregon.

“Meandering” is the theme of the challenge quilts from the Central Oregon Chapter of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) at Stitchin’ Post. Meandering can be defined as “moving slowly and not in a straight line.” The quilts, by 31 SAQA members, interpret the concept of meandering using design elements – contrast, color, line, value, repetition, placement of focal point – to move the viewer’s eye around their work. In addition to the theme, each quilt must conform to the 18-inch by 40-inch size and also include the highlight color turquoise.

Wildflower Studio celebrates the fall season with new scents in soaps, lotions, linen sprays, and candles. Local company Triumph

Outpost is featuring new leather hip bags, earrings, and bracelets. Aster Raine Skincare has new all-natural soaps, in addition to the original line of facial products.

Toriizaka Art is hosting Lim Khim Katy from September 20 to 29. Katy recently immigrated to the United States from Vietnam and is currently settling into her new life. Over the past two decades, Katy has been painting with immense passion and dedication, in two very different styles –realistic portraits that depict the lives and struggles of the urban poor in Saigon and the surrounding Mekong Delta, and eye-popping landscapes that represent dreams of peace and tranquility. In her words, “The series of paintings that I have made since 2019 are my best to date. When my technique was still ‘young,’ there were certain visual and academic things that limited me. I needed to paint, to read, to be sensitive and get hurt by life; all these factors were

absorbed and helped build the reserve of compassion I called upon to create this body of work.”

Take a tour through the Western art of buckaroo artist Len Babb at Bub Warren’s Sweetgrass Leather Shop, 183 W. Hood Ave., Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The work of Karla Diaz Cano continues at Campbell Gallery. She uses different media to explore and deepen her creativity and inspire others to open their hearts to the creative magic within and around us.

Raven Makes Gallery will not be open during Artwalk this month.

Be sure to sign up for Quick Draw, as Sisters Arts Association will award two $50 gift certificates, good at any participating gallery. Register once per gallery visit to increase your chances. Sisters Arts Association thanks Coldwell Banker Bain of Sisters for their generous donation that makes this possible.

“Day Dream” by Lim Khim Katy at Toriizaka Art.

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“Smith Rock” abstract by Dan Rickards at Rickards Gallery.

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“Girl in the Window” by Bill Birnbaum at Sisters Gallery.

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Transcontinental horse ride nears completion in Sisters

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

A 21-year-old woman named Gin Szagola is riding her horse, Finley, from New Jersey to the Oregon shore. That’s a 3,450-mile trek across 10 states. More amazing is that this is her third cross country-adventure; the first was on foot and the second on a bicycle. In 2019, she became the youngest woman to have walked across the U.S. solo.

None of this comes across when you meet her, as The Nugget did Friday when she came through Sisters, hours behind schedule. But “schedule” isn’t really an operative word. Gin and Finley just get up each day and put one foot and hoof in front of the other. It’s all part of the serendipity of it all.

Not knowing what obstacles they’ll encounter or people they’ll meet, they simply “just do it.” We originally planned to meet at the Ranger Station and tour the town a bit. We had planned for a photo op at Sno Cap. However, as the day was turning into night it was criti cal for the duo to keep mov ing and get bedded down for the evening.

The Nugget caught up with Gin and Finley at Sisters Middle School, and mapped out options for them, set tling on Cold Springs. As Finley feasted on the freshly mown grass field, the Sisters Park & Recreation District boys 5th/6th tackle team was scrimmaging. They stopped to welcome the pair to Sisters and ask questions, which Gin cheerfully answered.

Finley is a 6-year-old, 14-2 hand, 1,020-pound sorrel gelding. He is a mustang from a herd management area known as “Palomino Butte” just south of Burns, Oregon. He was captured in August, 2021. His herd was rounded up due to overpopulation and water shortages in the area.

Without intervention from local ranchers and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), many would have died of dehydration.

Gin adopted Finley at the end of January 2022, at a BLM facility in Tennessee. She chose him, #7184, based off a single photo. She worked with him for the next three-and-a-half months. The majority of his foundation, over a 45 day period, was done in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, where Gin lived onsite as a stall hand and got to be hands-on in his daily training process.

They began their adventure when Finley was 120 days out of the wild.

At their start in New Jersey, Finley was still too afraid to be touched by strangers, and he could not be safely ridden, so she opted to lead him across the entirety of the state. By central Pennsylvania, he became fully comfortable around peo

— Gin Szagola

same has been true ever since.

We asked where they typically stay.

“The short answer is that we stay with hosts or on public lands,” Gin said.

“In Iowa and Nebraska, I posted on Facebook groups for local trail riders to find accommodations. This social networking was wildly successful in securing hosts for those states.

“Otherwise, it’s been a matter of happening upon people. Knocking on strangers’ doors, even. Something always works out. So far, I’ve never had a sleepless night.

we’re in on Google Maps, satellite mode. I always search for fairgrounds, rodeo grounds, stables, cowboy churches, and campgrounds. If I anticipate having trouble, I will look at rural cemeteries.”

Of course having a horse adds an extra variable since, without hay, you need to be able to graze them overnight.

The assumption before meeting was that she was accompanied by a support vehicle. Not the case.

“We have also never skipped mileage, going the whole way together, start to finish, step by step,” Gin said. “I am not above trailering over a dangerous stretch, that would be my duty to Finley, but as of today, we have never had circumstances warrant it, and I do not anticipate the need arising before our finish.”

Finley has had routine farrier and vet visits along the way. He is fitted with protective hoof boots.

Gin has stories by the

hundreds, often of the kindness of strangers. Especially when crossing major rivers as they did — the Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri. They have received police escorts and been led by tractors in particularly tricky situations.

What’s next?

“Outside of adventuring, I enjoy fangirling over Young Adult books, procrastinating on writing, drowning my sorrows in food, imagining I’m a sailor, sleeping my life away, getting too lost in my thoughts, lip-syncing show tunes, fostering with my local animal shelter, and staring in awe at the majesty of my dog, a 10-pound mutt named Rascal,” Gin said. “I’m a soon-to-be junior at UNC, with an interest in one day pursing veterinary medicine.”

They headed down Highway 242 into the rising sunset. The next day would take them to Big Lake via Forest Service roads.

I always search for fairgrounds, rodeo grounds, stables, cowboy churches, and campgrounds.

Sisters reaches out to support Nepal

By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Over 18 years ago, Sisters teachers Rand Runco and Mark LaMont started the nonprofit Ten Friends as a hopeful experiment. What began as trips to a distant land, led by Sisters business owner Nurbu Sherpa, has matured into an organization making a difference for Nepalese people who lack basic necessities and a chance for a better life. Access to clean drinking water, education, and books are just a few of the things Ten Friends has brought to both remote villages and orphanages in the city.

Another local initiative called Elevate Nepal, started by Pema and Nurbu Sherpa, owners of High Camp Taphouse in Sisters, has been serving young families located in the village of Tilahe. Elevate Nepal provides financial support for children in the isolated village to attend school as well as providing sorely needed vocational training for young mothers so they can be selfsufficient. Recently, Elevate Nepal and Ten Friends joined together to make a wider impact for Nepali people.

Funding the work being done in Nepal requires the generosity of individuals and foundations. Ten Friends/ Elevate Nepal is kicking off its first Friendship Drive in hopes of gaining annual donors who will provide money to fund their initiatives. The Summit Level Friend is $120 per year. People can join at the Ten Friends web page: https:// tenfriends.org/How-to-Help.

Board Treasurer Jim Lazarotta said the Friendship Drive will go through November.

“Deschutes Brewery has agreed to cosponsor an event on October 5, intended to celebrate the Friendship Drive and Ten Friends-Elevate Nepal merger by providing beverages and use of its Mountain Room. High Camp Taphouse is providing appetizers, which should make for a fun evening.”

said Lazarotta. The event will be an opportunity for Ten Friends to provide updates on all its initiatives and for friends to gather and celebrate together.

Efforts to reach and serve those in need has included the opportunity for Central Oregon students and adults to travel to Nepal and trek into remote villages to provide books for libraries and supplies for the Himalayan Education Center, which was started by Ten Friends.

More than 60 students from Sisters High School and Bend have embarked on an adventure to a bustling city with customs and people very different from themselves. They trekked into remote regions, to villages lacking basic necessities but often retaining a sense of joy. The chance to experience different cultures had a huge, positive impact on students who’ve made the journey.

Just back from a Ten Friends/Elevate Nepal trip, Sisters High School senior Molly Greaney explained why she decided to go.

“I heard about the trip from my teachers, Mark and Runco,” Greaney said. “I didn’t know much about the nonprofit at first, but I learned why the values of their mission are extremely important. I have a passion for travel and learning about different cultures, as well as women’s education and equality, so the whole purpose behind the trip lined up well with the things I care about.”

Greaney said it was difficult seeing so many people in poverty, especially young children who lacked enough food to eat and money to attend school.

The lessons Greaney learned are felt by everyone who joins a Ten Friends/ Elevate Nepal trip.

“Although Ten Friends/ Elevate Nepal does a lot to help people in Nepal, I think we all actually gained more than we gave. I learned so much about the value we place on money and material things, and how that

compares to people in much poorer parts of the world. When you get away from that, you realize that access to things like health care, education, and food are truly most important,” said Greaney.

LaMont also went on the recent trip to Nepal, visiting the village of Tilahi in southern Nepal. He explained that Tilahi is a Musahar caste village where people are not allowed to own land and speak a separate language from Nepali. With assistance from Elevate Nepal and now Ten Friends, Pema and Nurbu Sherpa have been able to make positive changes in the lives of people who have been discriminated against as untouchables. LaMont said the remote location of the seven-acre village and the lack of government assistance, advocacy, and outside support meant people

were uneducated and mainly subsistence farmers or day laborers.

“The Musahar have not been allowed to demonstrate their true potential. Their pride, possibilities, and opportunities are compromised by history and by other people. Long-term assistance with education, advocacy, and viable career options will provide hope and some real solutions with time. The largest benefit to input ratio would come with a focus on

empowering and educating Musahar girls/women, who are even more trapped by the cultural situation and traditions,” said LaMont.

The Ten Friends team invite everyone to make a donation and attend the Friendship Drive on October 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room. To learn more about Ten Friends and Elevate Nepal and to register for the upcoming event visit: tenfriends.org.

Sisters support helps women find viable career options.

Sisters students (Molly Greaney, Hadley Schar, Izzy Schiller) attended the latest humanitarian trip to Nepal.

SPA: Contested regulatory action concluded in July

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counts of misdemeanor sex abuse, one count of assault in the fourth degree, and 13 counts of practice of massage without a license — all in association with alleged actions committed at Hop in the Spa in Sisters. The district attorney alleges that there is a total of 11 victims, all of whom were allegedly victimized while patronizing Hop in the Spa.

A grand jury handed up an indictment on those charges in September 2021. After multiple delays, the criminal case is scheduled in Deschutes County Circuit Court for February 2024. Boyle has pleaded not guilty on all counts.

Boyle has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that his civil rights were violated in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office investigation.

In its final order, OBMT rejected Boyle’s argument that he did not advertise or offer massage for

compensation, and found that:

“Mr. Boyle’s conduct was extremely unethical and unprofessional. For example, although he told spa patrons he did not have a license to practice massage, he misled them by claiming that he did not need a license for the massage services he was offering. He falsely stated to Customer BB that he could massage body parts other than her hands and feet as long as she consented to it. He falsely stated to Customer HH and her friend that he was working towards his massage therapist license, and he would use the time spent on their massages in furtherance of that goal.”

The Board found it justified to assess the maximum allowable penalty, stating:

“Although the Board’s rules limit civil penalties to $1,000 per violation, it is worth noting that Mr. Boyle’s violations of ORS 687.021(1)(a) were willful, intentional, and apparently without remorse. In addition, Mr. Boyle demonstrated a lack of candor with the Board during its investigation and

with this forum during the contested case proceeding.”

The order, signed by Robert Ruark, executive director of the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners, concludes that: “The evidence is overwhelming that Mr. Boyle used the massage sessions to prey on women. He touched several of the women in intimate parts of the body... that made the women uncomfortable. He made inappropriate inquiries into his female customers’ past, asking whether they had been subject to trauma or abuse in the past. There is no evidence that he offered massages to, or ever performed massages on, male clients of Hop in the Spa… In short, Mr. Boyle’s conduct demonstrates a gross deviation from professional ethics and standards of practice for massage therapists (or, for that matter, any ethical person).”

The building that housed Hop in the Spa was demolished and removed from the site on Cascade Avenue last spring. There are currently “For Sale” signs up on the vacant lot.

LIBRARY: Project has been underway all summer

Tutor/Meeting Rooms

Two additional meeting/tutor rooms address the increased demand for collaborative and creative spaces for the Sisters community.

Children’s Discovery Space

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Children of all ages can enjoy an enhanced discovery space that includes room for interactive play and learning.

Book & Materials Collection

Books and other materials are displayed in the heart of the library for all to browse and enjoy.

Teen Space

Teens can meet, study, and create in a space all their own.

Cozy fireplace Comfortable seating surrounds a new, energy-efficient fireplace.

Technology modifications feature new, high-efficiency LED lighting throughout and easier searching and

footprint.

check-out, along with stateof-the art book security.

Renovations include rebalancing public and staff space allocations; creating acoustically separated collaboration spaces; updating furnishings for increased collection browsability and more diverse seating with expanded public service space; and updated shelving and furnishings.

The Nugget visited the site Friday and met with technicians as they checked miles of cable and dozens of connecting points. The rooms appear brighter and more spacious, even as the footprint remains the same.

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Last-second kick seals Outlaws win

By Rongi Yost

Reid Woodson’s lastsecond field goal gave the Outlaws an intense and exciting finish in an incredible football game that ended in a 25-22 win at home last Friday against the Elmira Falcons.

Through the night, teams battled back and forth. Both made great plays on special teams, and Sisters stood up to a hard-running Falcon squad that possessed the ball for a large portion of the game.

Sisters opened the game with a kickoff, and after an initial Elmira possession ended in a punt, the Outlaws got their scoring started.

Kolbi Cotner capped an eight-play drive when he ran a sweep to the pylon with 3:07 left in the first quarter. Woodson kicked the PAT and the Outlaws went up 7-0.

The Falcons came back at the start of the second quarter and scored, but Sisters prevented their two-point conversion attempt to hold on to a slim 7-6 advantage.

After the ensuing Falcon kickoff, Ethan Eby broke free from the midfield and sprinted to the end zone for a 50-yard touchdown run, which put the Outlaws on top. Woodson hit the PAT and Sisters pushed to a 14-6 lead.

Elmira had a solid drive going on their next possession, but it was quickly ended when Dawson Roberson intercepted the ball in the end zone for the touchback. Then Sisters fumbled and Elmira got the ball back on the very

next play. The Falcons took advantage and scored with 1:11 left in the half. Sisters prevented the two-point conversion attempt and at the half were up 14-12.

As the second half got underway, Elmira tried a pooch kickoff and was able to recover it around Sisters’ 40-yard line. The Falcons went on to score and took their first lead of the night at 19-14.

The Falcons tried another pooch kickoff and almost had the recovery, but Sisters found the ball at the bottom of the heap. After several traded possessions, Woodson set up to punt for Sisters with 15 seconds remaining in the third.

Sisters got a giant break on an Elmira special teams mistake. Woodson got off a boomer, which forced the Falcon returner to track back and to his left. The ball glanced off the Elmira player, and Roberson was there to pick it up and take it to the house for a massive Outlaws TD. Justin DeSmet ran it in for the two-point conversion, and Sisters held on to the 22-19 lead as the third quarter expired.

Elmira’s final drive of the night gave them a chance to tie the game. The Outlaws stopped them on third and goal, and again on fourth and goal. Elmira was able to kick a field goal and knot the game up 22-22.

Tristen Madron took the kickoff return for some yardage. Quarterback Hunter Bronson found Kale Mock for

an eight-yard gain, and then made a great throw to Landon Scott, who made an unbelievable diving catch near the sideline, for a 35-yard gain, which moved the Outlaws into Elmira territory with 23 seconds left on the clock. Sisters advanced to the eight yard line and took a time-out with 2.9 seconds left.

Woodson lined up to attempt the 18-yard field goal, but Elmira called two consecutive time-outs to try to “ice the kicker.” Woodson stayed calm and poised, and kicked it through the uprights for an Outlaws victory.

The Outlaws moved to 3-0 on the season, and 1-0 in Mountain Valley Conference play.

Coach Gary Thorson told The Nugget that coaches liked the poise Bronson showed on the Outlaws’ final drive.

“It was an impressive drive by the team considering we had shot ourselves in the foot on so many of our previous drives,” said Thorson.

Sisters finished the night with 195 yards rushing, and 50 yards passing. Bronson was four-for-six for the 50 yards. Eby had a 50-yard TD run, DeSmet carried the ball 10 times for 50 yards, and Mock had three carries for 50 yards as well. Scott had the big 35-yard reception late in the final quarter.

DeSmet led the team with 13 tackles and three assists, Tony Gonzalez had eight tackles and two assists, Kolbi Cotner recorded seven tackles, and Ethan Eby added five tackles and one assist. Jozua

Miller came up with a big tackle on Elmira’s last drive to help keep the Falcons out of the end zone, and finished with three tackles and four assists.

Coach Thorson said, “We had a great performance from Justin tonight as he had a monster of a game from his free safety position. Tony had his best game of the season and made his presence known on the defensive side of the ball. Kolbi had another great game this week, and made some big plays at key

moments for us.”

There remain things to work on.

“We were way too soft on defense and made too many mistakes on both sides of the ball,” Thorson said. “We were very fortunate to come out with a win. If we expect to compete with better teams coming up on the schedule we need to make some major improvements in a variety of spots.”

The Outlaws will play at La Pine on Friday, September 22.

Reid Woodson’s leg won a nail-biter for the Outlaws on Friday night. Justin DeSmet holds.

PHOTO BY OLIVIA KENNEDY

Americ an Legion Post 86

Dinner

John Miller, commander of the Sisters American Legion Post 86 , announces that Daniel J Seehafer, national commander of the American Legion, will visit Sisters on Tuesday, September 26 . Post 86 will host a dinner for Commander Seehafer at 6 p.m . at Spoons in Sisters . Post 86 members and their spouses are invited to the dinner.

Social Security:

Unlock Its Potential

When should you begin taking social securit y? What if you continu e to work? What about ta xes? Social Securit y is likely very important to you and it helps to see the big picture as you prepare for it. Join guest presenter Casey Miller to learn the options and implications for taking Social Securit y benefits and how to maximize them.

Wednesday, September 27, f rom

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in downtown Sisters . Free, but you must R SVP. To register & confirm location, call Edward Jones o ce of Karen Kassy, 541-549-186 6.

Weekly Food Pantry

e Wellhouse Church hosts a weekly food pantr y ursdays at 3 p.m. at 222 N . Trinity Way Both drive-through pick-up and shopping-st yle distribution are available. Call 541-549-4184 for information.

Free Weekly Meal Service

Family Kitchen hosts weekly togo hot meals on Tuesdays , 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sisters Community Church, 130 0 McKenzie Hwy Visit www.FamilyKitchen.org.

Free Lunches for Seniors

For those 60+, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon o ers a f un, no-cost social lunch every Tuesday, 11 a .m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 130 0 McKenzie Hwy. No reser vations needed. No-cost Grab-N- Go lunches take place weekly on Wed . and urs ., f rom 12:30 to 1 p.m. Call 541-797-9367.

STAR S Seeks

Dispatch Volunteers

While working from home, help STAR S transport Sisters Country resident s to nonemergenc y medical appointments . Needed: A computer, the ability to use online apps, and a telephone. Call 541-9 04-5545 . STAR S is an AFSC Action Team.

Making a Di erence Made

Easy in Sisters Country

Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) fiscally sponsors three great Action Teams, and two of them currently need your help to advance their projects to improve livabilit y in Sisters Countr y. Help the Family Friendly Restroom Team get their project (literally!) o the ground by going to www agef riendlysisters.com and following the links to volunteer Go to starsride.org to learn more about their Action Team. Call AFSC directly at 541-241-7910 to learn more about what we do.

A NNOUNCEMENT S

Garden Club Journal

Sisters Garden Club has a Garden Journal that is available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books , e Gallimauf ry, ree

Sisters Floral, Home Styled & Metamorphosis, all in Sisters e multi-year journal includes pages for notes on weather, monthly garden activities , plant details , and more. Sales support the Club and other local nonprofits . Get your copy now ey make great gif ts . Please call 971-24 6-040 4 with questions

Tax-Free Investing

Learn about: tax-advantaged investments and their features; ta x-free investment returns versus taxable investment returns; three ways to purchase municipal bonds; how tax-f ree investing can help you achieve your goals faster f rom guest expert/presenter Casey Miller.

Tuesday, September 26, f rom

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in downtown Sisters . Free, but you must R SVP. To register & confirm location, call Edward Jones o ce of Karen Kassy, 541-549-186 6.

Volunteer Oppor tunities in Sisters

Sisters Country Connects is a website that allows volunteers to connect with oppor tunities to ser ve in Sisters Country Organizations post volunteer needs and those seeking to serve can read details about oppor tunities and find contact information. Find the website at www.sisterscommunit y.org/ volunteer/

Historic Sisters

Docent-led Walking Tours

Family-f riendly and f ree! Take the “Downtown Sisters L andmarks Tour ” and learn the history of Sisters’ oldest buildings and early pioneers . Held Wednesdays and Sundays at 10 a .m. For reservations email museum@ threesistershistoricalsociet y.org or call the Sisters Museum at 541-549-14 03

STAR S Seek s Volunteers to Transpor t Patients

Help Sisters Country residents get to nonemergenc y medical appointments in Sisters Redmond , and Bend . Attend a free t wo-hour training. Emails from STAR S dispatchers allow you to accept dates and times that work for your schedule, and a mileage reimbursement is included . Learn more at www starsride.org. STAR S is an AFSC Action Team.

Sisters Cribbage Club

Since the early 1980s , the Sisters Cribbage Club has continued to meet once a week. Originally the Club met upstairs in Bronco Billy ’s , now known as Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill. e man to beat was Curt. In 2013 the Club began meeting in the Communit y Room at Ray ’s , and now meets in the SPRD building just west of Sisters High School, ever y Wednesday at 11 a .m. e group is always looking for new members , and questions can be answered at 509-947-574 4.

Bingo Night at SHS to Suppor t Athletics

Plea se join the Sisters High School Black and White Club for a night of Bingo in support of Outlaw athletics on Wednesday, September 27. Call Sisters High School at 541-549-4045 to purchase ticket s in advance Preorder ticket s will be available for pick-up upon arrival. Silent auction and spaghetti dinner begin at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend Bingo night and would like to donate to the SSD Black and White Club, please contact Katie Arends , 541-549-4045 or email: katie.arends@ssd6 .org

Sisters Bell Choir is would be a great year to tr y e Twelve Tone bell choir for their 15th anniversary in Sisters! e bell choir will be performing with the Sisters High Desert Chorale for Christmas concer ts , as well as 3 or 4 other venue s on their own around town in December. For more information please call or text Lola Knox at 541-390-4 615 or email 4tayknox@gmail .com

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group

elma’s Place Adult Day Respite Program in Redmond host s a monthly support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer ’ s or another dementia-related disease. e support group is held ever y third Wednesday of the month f rom

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. is is a f ree family-caregiver support group featuring local organizations. Call 541-548-30 49

Free Pet Food Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furr y Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. Pickups are available on ursdays , beginning at 12:30 p.m . Located at 412 E . Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind e Nug get Newspaper o ce.

Deschutes Public Librar y Is Seeking New Art

New construction and upgrades to our Deschutes

County libraries have created an oppor tunity for our Deschutes Libraries to expand their art collections . e Art Committee seeks art in all media and genres: this can include painting , printmaking sculpture, glass , fiber, f unctional, digital, photography, installation, mixe d-media, and new media genres . Applications f rom artists will be accepted through the CaFÉ website. Visit https:// artist.callforentr y.org/festivals unique_info.php?ID =116 44 Send direct questions to: DPL art.commit tee@gmail.com.

Americ an Legion and VFW Meeting s are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 130 0 McKenzie Hwy All members invited to attend. Call Charles Wilson for more information, 847-344-0498.

Central Oregon Federated Republican Meeting

COFRW (Central Oregon Federated Republican Women) meet s the first ursday of every month f rom 10:30 a.m. (registration) to 1 p.m. at Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes Golf Club in Sisters. Come learn f rom quality speakers, and hear and question local and state candidates. Meetings include lunch for $27 RSVP required to attend. Learn more about upcoming meetings and speakers , and RSVP at www.COFRW.net

Sunday School for Children

Church of the Transfiguration is now o ering Sunday School for children, ages 5 to 12, regardless of church a liation, during both Sunday worship ser vices. Protestant/ecumenical ser vice is at 8:30 a .m. and Episcopal service begins at 10:15 a .m. e church address is 121 Brooks C amp Rd . Sisters . For information call Margaret Doke at 541-588-2784.

Announce Your Celebr ations!

Birth, engagement, wedding , and milestone anniversary notices f rom the Sisters communit y may run at no charge on this Announcements page. All submissions are subject to editing for space. Email nug get@nug getnews .com or drop o at 4 42 E . Main Ave Deadline is 5 p.m. on Fridays.

PET OF THE WEEK

Humane Societ y of Central Oregon 541-382-3537

FR ANCE S

Frances is a sweet 1-year-old Australian Kelpie/German Shepherd mix who loves people and is very responsive to commands. Frances would thrive with a fenced-in yard so she can run o energy between walks. Once her adopters give her time to settle in and provide daily exercise and enrichment to keep her happy and healthy, she will be a content and loyal companion for years to come.

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Francois’ Workshop

541-549-0605 541-815-0624

SISTER S- ARE A C HURCH ES

Baha’i Faith

For information, devotions, study groups , etc , contact Shauna Rocha 541-6 47-9826 • www.bahai.org • w ww bahai.us • w ww.bahaiteaching .org

Wellhouse Church 442 Trinit y Way • 541-549-4184 ht tps://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com

10 a .m. Sunday Worship

e Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

121 N Brook s Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087

8:30 a .m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship

10 :15 a .m. Episcopal Sunday Worship www.transfiguration-sisters.org

Sisters Church of the Naz arene

67130 Har ring ton Loop Rd . • 541-389-8960 www.sistersna z.org

• info@sistersnaz .org

10 a .m. Sunday Worship

Sisters Communit y Church (Nondenominational)

130 0 W. McKenzie Hw y. • 541-549-1201

9:30 a .m. Sunday Worship www.sisterschurch.com

• info@sisterschurch.com

Chapel in the Pines

Camp Sherman • 541-815-9153

10 a .m. Sunday Worship

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N . Fir Street • 541-549-5831

10 a .m. Sunday Worship

www.shepherdof thehillsluther anchurch.com

St . Edward the Mar tyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinit y Way • 541-549-9391

5:3 0 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass • 9 a .m. Sunday Mass

12 p.m. Monday Mass • 8 a .m. Tuesday-Friday Mass

e Church of Jesus Christ of L at ter-Day Saint s

452 Trinit y Way • Branch President, 541-420 -5670;

10 a .m. Sunday Sac rament Meeting

Calvar y Church

484 W. Washing ton St. , Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288

10 a .m. Sunday Worship • w ww.ccsisters.org

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

386 N . Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306 -8303

11 a .m. S aturday Worship

POLICY: Nonprofits, schools , churches , birth, engagement, wedding , and anniversary notices may run at no charge. Business items do not run on this page. All submissions subject to editing and run as space allows . Email janice@nug getnews .com or drop o at 4 42 E . Main Ave. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Fridays.

TRAILGRAMS: Trail blazin’ around Sisters

Jack Lake trails

This is a new, regular feature The Nugget will run periodically. If you have a favorite hike or trail, send it along in about 500 words to editor@nuggetnews.com using the following format, including a photo.

By Scott Bowler Guest Columnist

Jack Lake to Round Lake or Santiam Pass: It’s all about options on this stunning Three Finger Jack-area hike. This is a one-way jaunt, mostly downhill, necessitating a car shuttle to one of two possible ends.

Why go? This great hike

has it all: spectacular views on a moderate route, with flowers, swimming lakes, and frequently wildlife. It’s great from the end of spring (however with more downed trees and colder lakes ) right on into early fall (with more likely wildlife sightings) — as long as the roads are open.

When to go? Now is

temperatures and smoke levels allow. Because this is through the epicenter of the massive B & B fire of 20some years ago, it’s pretty much an open-sky hike so it can get hot — especially on dog paws.

What to expect: This is a one-way hike with two car shuttle options, but the hike begins at Jack Lake

Trailhead. At the trailhead kiosk, instead of going right, start walking left/south through the young lodgepole pine forest. You’ll climb a bit, but will soon walk out of the pines and start descending a long traverse along the east side of the Cascade Crest as you go south toward Round Lake or Santiam Pass. After a couple of miles you’ll cross First Creek. There are some amazing views now of Three Finger Jack above you to the west.

This is elk habitat, and there are mountain goats on Jack. So if you are feeling frisky and don’t mind cross-country route finding, wander up First Creek as far as you want—it’s even possible to go right to its source at the huge snowbank at the bottom of the imposing and gorgeous eastern face of Jack. Continuing south, pass through some flowery meadows, and a few ponds, to Booth Lake at about the halfway point.

This makes a great lunch stop because there is still a lovely small stand of trees on the shore. Continue walking south until you come to a junction on the north edge of Square Lake, at which point you need to make your decision: left/east down to Round Lake, or right/

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southwest onto Santiam Pass. There’s swimming to end the hike at Round Lake, but going on to Santiam Pass you score a fabulous view of Mt. Washington. All in all, you’ll walk 9-10 miles or so. Decisions, decisions!

Getting there: Find a hiking buddy to carpool with. You will be leaving one car either at the Santiam Pass PCT trailhead or at the Round Lake trailhead, taking the other up to Jack Lake. Head west on US 20 from Sisters, watching for Forest Road 12/Jack Lake on the right shortly before Suttle Lake. For Santiam Pass, continue and drop a car at the PCT trailhead, then return and turn left on Forest Road 12.

For Round Lake, turn right on Road 12. After about a mile, cross the Suttle Lake/Camp Sherman Road, and continue another mile or so to the Y. Turn left here for Round Lake, or, to get to Jack Lake, at the Y go right on Road 12 and follow signs on it all the way up to the Jack Lake Trailhead — a rough washboard but drivable by most cars. (Bring a USFS map!)

What you’ll need: the usual — water, sunscreen, and a hat; a recreation pass. Compass advisable. Dogs welcome.

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Theater offers arts and adventure

Sisters Movie House & Café welcomes the return of its “Autumn Arts & Adventure” series this week.

“We think it’s a great complement to the Folk Festival next month,” said Drew Kaza, managing partner of quoin media & entertainment, which operates Sisters Movie House. “As we did last spring, we are combining elements of two super-popular genres here — featuring great movies on the arts but also outdoor adventure.”

The series of one-nightonly special-event programming kicks off on Thursday, September 21, with “Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition.” It then switches over to the “adventure” side on Thursday, September 28, with “Nothing’s for Free: The History of Freeride Mountain Biking.” Both programs will show at 7 p.m. for one night only. Tickets are priced at $16 for all ages and on sale now at www.sistersmoviehouse.com or the theater box office.

For mountain bike fans, “Nothing’s for Free” promises to be a breathtaking look into the sport, even as it tracks the evolution of the sport from casual danger to a global moneymaker. Meanwhile, “Vermeer” showcases the work of the 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer and the most comprehensive exhibition ever of his work, on display last year at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.

“Our producing partners at Seventh Arts in the U.K. did an amazing job with this film,” said Kaza. “And it turns out it has been their most popular movie ever, in terms of admissions, both in Europe and here in the US. We hope for similar success with the artistic-minded folks in Sisters also.”

The “Autumn Arts & Adventure” series will continue in October with an encore performance of “Carole King: Home Again –Live in Central Park,” coming to the cinema on Thursday, October 5.

“This was one of our most popular events last spring, so we are delighted to bring it back by popular demand,” said Kaza.

The series will continue through the month of October and up until Thanksgiving week in November, with special showings every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Further events in the series will be confirmed and announced in the coming weeks, according to Kaza.

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In a statement, Danna McNeese of CLI said, “We endeavor to prevent trash buildup by collecting garbage on a weekly basis. However, there is a constant need to clean up older sites where houseless people have moved locations and left excess camping equipment and personal items. We call these sites ‘hot spots.’ Oftentimes they don’t have transportation and rely on friends to give them a ride, resulting in not taking all of the belongings they have acquired. COVID added to this dilemma by requiring people to stay put longer than might have been planned.

“This creates a problem that needs to be addressed not only in our national forests but any place where unsheltered people reside. CLI strives to address this

problem in a positive manner and simply do it. Until the housing shortage is solved and our nation’s mental health and poverty crisis is addressed, the problem of garbage buildup will remain. This issue falls between the cracks of jurisdictions, agencies, nonprofit work, and public services.”

Mayor Michael Preedin is participating in the cleanup as a private citizen. He sees the volunteer effort as a grassroots effort to address a problem — one that the City has wrestled with in recent debates over a proposed emergency homeless shelter in Sisters.

“I think they kind of heard my message regarding the homeless issue through the shelter discussions,” he said. “It’s kind of a way for us all to pitch in as a community. The more people-power we have, the less money we have to throw at it. Let’s just do it ourselves — that’s the Sisters Way. That’s what I’ve been talking about.”

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‘Silent Sky’ coming to Sisters this month

Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) will perform

“Silent Sky” by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson in Sisters September 22-23.

Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868-1921) and her female colleagues at the Harvard Observatory acted as “human computers,” using math and astronomical devices to study a star’s position and brightness, so they could chart the skies.

Juliah Rae directs Annie Tappouni, Susanna Harrison,

Betsy Alexander Mason, Christina Reynolds, and Mark Baron in Gunderson’s fictionalized biography that is filled with an irresistible combination of humor, romance, feminism, music, and universal truths.

You can purchase tickets online at https://bend ticket.com/organizations/ ellipse-theatre-community.

Performances will be held at the Sisters-Camp Sherman

Come Celebrate with us at her home Sunday, September 24, 2-4 pm

Sisters-Area Events & Enter tainment

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 21

Paulina Springs Books Book Talk Anne Graham presents “Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders.”

6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: PaulinaSpringsBooks.com.

Space In Common Art Workshop “Intro to PastelsPart 1 of 2” 1 to 4 p.m. with JoAnn Burgess Information and signups at www.spaceincommon.com. 351 W. Hood Ave., Sisters

Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: “Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition” 7 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.

Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy

7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night

Sign up at 5:30 Starts promptly at 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Dog-and family-friendly Free For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471

FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 22

Paulina Springs Books House Concert:

True North Duo (Kristen Grainger & Dan Wetzel) and Gabrielle Louise Songs are literature! An intimate evening of song and story $20 suggested donation – 100% goes to artists 7 p.m. Info: PaulinaSpringsBooks.com.

Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Artwalk 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Galleries and shops feature art and demonstrations. For additional information go to sistersartsassociation.org.

Sisters Fire Community Hall Silent Sky presented by Ellipse Theatre Community. 7 p.m. The remarkable true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a pioneering female astronomer Tickets at bendticket.com/organizations/ellipse-theatre-community.

Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy

8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

The Open Door Live Music: Jim Cornelius & Mike Biggers 6-8 p.m. in the yard Jim’s rich baritone makes for fine delivery of well-crafted story-songs. Mike’s originals are a fun mix of sweet and hysterical, and he laces in bright lead guitar and mandolin throughout. Info: www opendoorwinebar.com.

Eurosports Food Cart Garden Car Show/Live Music: Fiddler Bob & Mark Beringer 5-7 p.m. Free Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool or vintage car for the car show — or come to see them! For more info call 541-549-2471

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 23

Various Artists’ Studios Sisters Artist Studio Tour presented by Sisters Arts Association. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps at local galleries or online: www.sistersartsassociation.org.

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 23 (cont.)

Three Creeks Brewing Production Brewery Sisters Fresh Hop Festival 12 to 6 p.m. Fresh hop beers from 20+ Oregon breweries, live music, food trucks. All ages 21+ inside beer tent. Tickets available online at bendticket.com/events/fresh-hop-festival-9-23-2023

Sisters Fire Community Hall “Silent Sky” presented by Ellipse Theatre Community. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. The true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a pioneering female astronomer Tickets at bendticket.com/organizations/ellipse-theatre-community. East Main Avenue Glor y Daze Car Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to spectators. Information at www.sistersrecreation.com.

SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 24

Various Artists’ Studios Sisters Artist Studio Tour presented by Sisters Arts Association. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps at local galleries or online: www.sistersartsassociation.org. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring live music, community booth, vendors, kids activities, and more. Info: www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.

Sisters Saloon Live Music: Chris Couch (of World’s Finest) 6 to 8 p.m. on the patio All ages Free Info: facebook.com/SistersSaloonAndRanchGrill.

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 28

Space In Common Art Workshop

“Intro to Pastels - Part 2” 1 to 4 p.m. with JoAnn Burgess Information and signups at www.spaceincommon.com. 351 W. Hood Ave., Sisters

Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: “Nothing’s For Free: The History of Freeride Mountain Biking” 7 p.m. Info and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.

Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night

Sign up at 5:30 Starts promptly at 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Dogand family-friendly Free For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471

FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 29

Eurosports Food Cart Garden Car Show & Live Music: Skybound Blue 4-6 p.m. Free Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool or vintage car for the car show — or come to see them! For more info call 541-549-2471

Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

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Tour combines art, fun, adventure

By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

The Artist Studio Tour, sponsored by Sisters Arts Association (SAA), offers the opportunity to enrich relationships with artists in our community by going into their workspaces and experiencing their processes in a way that’s much different than seeing art in a gallery. Since not everyone has a studio that can be easily accessed, several studios in town will host artists, and many artists will team up to share a studio. It is a great time to meet your favorite artists, up close and personal.

It all happens on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s part of “Art All Weekend” in and around Sisters.

Abstract and Western art painter Dianne Hallstrom will have an artist’s tent on the lawn between Space in Common and The Open Door’s Courtyard, where you will find acrylic painter Dan Rickards and oil painter Garth Williams. Farther down Hood Avenue, check out the Western art of buckaroo artist Len Babb at Bub Warren’s Sweetgrass Leather Shop. Galleries in town will also be hosting artists throughout the weekend.

Three artists – acrylic painter Lynne Meyers, pastel artist Laura Fouts, and photographer Wendy Birnbaum – will be sharing a studio at the home studio of Meyers on Mountain View Road, six miles from downtown Sisters. The property is on the canyon of Whychus Creek, in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates. All three live close by, and they view the event as a great neighborhood event as well as time to make new friends who appreciate art.

This is the third year Meyers is opening her studio to other artists and visitors.

“People think it’s all about art, but it’s much more than that. People who visit are just filled with joy, and we have so much fun that the days fly by and we really enjoy it. Sometimes it’s more about the fun than the art,” Meyers said. “People come from Portland, Bend, the Valley … everywhere. They come back each year, and we look forward to seeing them.”

Visitors will be greeted by a colorful display of art hung from clotheslines strung tree-to-tree in the yard. There will be ornaments, note cards, pastel paintings from Fouts, photographs from Birnbaum, and acrylics from Meyers, whose acrylics studio will be open with artists talking about painting, printing, and techniques for mounting and displaying art.

In the studio will be a large blank canvas that each visitor can paint on, to contribute to a painting. At the end of each day, the painting will be given away to one of the visitors – one on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Birnbaum has created a

new series she calls “The Colors Within: Hidden Stories Emerging.” These works began with photographs of flowers that she took on the Sisters Garden Club’s garden tour a few months ago. “I started playing with the sliders in the digital software and the colors that emerged are beautiful. I’m fascinated by the textures and abstract designs that came out of them. There are stories hidden within each photograph.”

She will also have a retrospective of her work, beginning with black-and-white photographs shot on film and printed in the darkroom, and including travel photographs that tell the story of places she’s visited, and selections from her Western series and African safari.

Fouts has an art degree and has dabbled in many media including watercolor, calligraphy, acrylics, and book- and box-making. Now she works exclusively in pastels because she loves their tactile nature. Not only do the various brands of pastels feel different as they go onto substrate, but each substrate takes the pastel differently. Fouts toured the Southwest in

spring, including Taos, Santa Fe, and eight national parks. Natural rock formations and the architecture inspired several new pieces with a Southwest theme.

Meyers will have a colorful selection of acrylics on canvas and on wood plaques, as well as ornaments and gift cards. For her, painting is about going into a meditative state and letting beautiful things happen.

Be sure to sign in at each location you visit. Sisters Arts Association will be choosing from the sign-ins just two names. Each will receive a gift certificate for $100, which can then be used toward purchase of art from any of the artists on the Studio Tour. The SAA does not sell

or share its visitor lists. These are just a few of 19 Studio Tour locations to visit. Other non-gallery studios you can visit on the tour include those of J. Chester Armstrong, Paul Alan Bennett, Clarke Berryman, Art Blumenkron, JoAnn Burgess, Gary Cooley, Annie Dyer, Kimry Jelen, Danae Miller, Mary Moore, Lawrence Stoller, and Susie Zeitner. Gallery locations are Space in Common, Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop, Toriizaka Art, and Canyon Creek Pottery. Galleries in town can easily be reached on foot or by bike. For more details and to follow maps, pick up a Studio Tour Guide at galleries and businesses in Sisters, or online at sistersarts.org.

Laura Fouts and Wendy Birnbaum with some of their new work.

PHOTO BY BILL BIRNBAUM

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I was looking forward to seeing “Golda,” a film about the Yom Kippur War that played a large part in my own life. Now I wonder if my memories are skewed or if writers and directors took liberties with history I did not anticipate.

Golda Meir was prime minister of Israel when the Yom Kippur War broke out on October 6, 1973. As the title suggests, the movie is all about Golda, her agonies and anguish during the war.

I was on a freighter between Brindisi, Italy and Patras, Greece when the war started. Or maybe I was in Delphi, looking for the oracle, and on my way to Athens. I don’t remember exactly. I had no destination but knew I was not ready to return to the United States after finishing college in France.

I was reading newspapers whenever I could get my hands on them, back when newspapers carried the news, primarily the International Herald Tribune . When the war began I was inspired by Golda Meir, her air of competent authority, and by General Moshe Dayan, defense minister of Israel, who wore a patch after losing an eye in WWII.

My image of General Dayan was set early, per haps in the first week of the war, when he was quoted as saying that Syrian President “Hafez al-Assad believes it is 200 kilometers from (Syrian capital) Damascus to Tel Aviv (then capital of Israel). I am here to show him it is 200 kilometers from Tel Aviv to Damascus.”

I was inspired by that boldness. The movie “Golda” portrays Dayan as weak, frightened, incapable. This contrasts sharply with what I thought I knew at the time.

When the United States was fighting in Vietnam, I had a student deferment. High school friends were not so lucky. I felt guilt at the time about my good luck, despite being opposed to a war I felt was being fought to fund a military / industrial complex.

Israel, Meir, and Dayan were admirable, but my

motives weren’t completely altruistic. I was nearly out of money but had certain skills, such as driving large trucks and forklifts, and felt Israel would need manpower and might be willing to pay for it.

So I went to the Israeli Embassy in Athens and tried to sign up.

“Are you a Jew?” was nearly the first question I was asked.

“No.”

“Then why do you want to do this?”

“Because Israel was attacked, and this is a war I can believe in.”

They declined and sent me back out to the streets of Athens.

So, I bought a ticket on the last El Al (the Israeli Airline) commercial flight allowed into Tel Aviv, thinking I’d just take my chances in finding work. It was night and they told us to pull the shades down as we approached the coast. We had a fighter jet escort.

In Tel Aviv, I was still reading the International Herald Tribune and then the Jerusalem Post . Nixon and Kissinger were claiming neutrality in the war, not wanting to upset the Saudis supplying the U.S. with most of our oil. But at the

same time, lying on my back in Vondel Park in Tel Aviv after a day looking for work, I watched a constant flow of C5A aircraft pour war materials into Israel.

Eventually, I found a job on a peninsula of Israeli land between Lebanon and Syria, not far from the River Jordan. I drove a forklift in an apple-packing house in Kiryat Shmona. I lived on a kibbutz, Ayelet HaShahar. Every day at dawn I would ride to work with a man who also worked in town.

The area was under occasional attack from Palestinian militias, which fired Katyusha rockets into the town and at the kibbutz, but not while I was in either location.

The movie “Golda” ignores the Syrian side of the conflict, which is an omission I don’t grasp. I accept that the battles with Egypt were likely the more significant. But my memories of roads often closed to allow tanks and military traffic to move north to fight the Syrians, and of battles close by, do not make the north seem inconsequential.

I think it was February 1974 when, from the ruins of the ancient, pre-biblical settlement of Hazor, I watched the Israelis take back Mt.

Hermon with tracers from tanks arcing across the evening sky.

Much of “Golda” shows her struggles with her health and anguish. My memory is of her strength and humor, and these come across in newsreel footage of her shown in the movie. That might have only been the image she wanted to project at the time, that this needed to be believed in Israel and “by the world,” as she says more than once in the film. If that’s the case, my understanding has been broadened.

Meir and Dayan resigned on April 11, 1974 as the war

was winding down, under accusations they’d done too little to prepare before hostilities started. Time compression in the film gives the impression Meir died shortly after the war was over. This was not the case: Meir passed on December 8, 1978, four years after open hostilities ended.

I left Israel in March, 1974… it might have been May. The kibbutz said it was awkward having a paid “volunteer” living on-site, and the soldier whose job I’d filled was returning. That was fine, I had money in my pocket and India was calling.

Raffle features elite instruments

The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) presents the 2023 JAM (Journey, Adventure, Music) Silent Auction & Raffle Fundraiser with a collection of packages up for bid and the chance to win a custom Breedlove guitar and/or Nechville Atlas banjo.

Proceeds will support SFF’s education outreach and programming in Central Oregon. Bidding opens on September 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. Check out all the auction packages, set up your electronic bidding account, and bid by visiting https:// sffjam2023.ggo.bid.

Bend company Breedlove Guitars has once again donated a custom Earthsong guitar to SFF to be raffled off. The handcrafted guitar features a myrtlewood top and back, Earthsong burst, brass logo on peghead, custom-inlay mosaic pins with mountain silhouette at the 12th fret in brass, East Indian rosewood binding, black/koa/ black purfling, Gotoh 510 Gold tuners with ebony buttons, and LR Baggs Anthem Tru-mic Pickup. The guitar comes with a hardshell case and is valued at $5,000. Only 400 raffle entries will be sold at $25 each.

Nechville Banjos has donated a banjo to be raffled off. The 11-inch Atlas is ultralight and made from solid black walnut and ebony. The design echoes the historical Ashborn banjos of the 1860s but with Nechville’s redesigns for professional playability. The banjo comes with a deluxe gig bag and is valued at $2,859. This raffle also includes a second prize of two weekend passes to Big Ponderoo (June 29-30, 2024) and Sisters Folk Festival (September 27-29, 2024) valued at $800. Entries to this raffle will be limited to 500 and sold at $10 each.

Raffle tickets can be purchased online at https:// www.sistersfolkfest.org/ or in person at the Sisters Folk Festival JAM tent (until sold out). The lucky winners will be drawn on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2:55 p.m. from the Sisters Art Works stage and need not be present to win.

If you visit the JAM tent or the online auction site over the Festival weekend, you’ll find over 20 unique packages up for bid. This year’s auction items include Cal’s Guitar, a 1967 Martin guitar that longtime SFF and Sisters community supporter Cal Allen

owned; he even took lessons on this beauty from Joan Baez when he was down in Mill Valley, California. Cal’s wife, Marsha, donated this pristine guitar in Cal’s memory (per his request). The auction also features a romance package donated by FivePine Lodge and Shibui Spa; a cajon made by the one-and-only Tim Shuler; a gorgeous fir bench made by longtime volunteer of the Outlaw Luthier Program and master woodworker Gabrielle Franke; a pair of Adirondack chairs complete with footrests and side table from the Sisters High School woods program; Folk Festival artist swag bags; and much more.

All bidding can be done online via smartphone or other mobile device. Attendees of the upcoming Sisters Folk Festival — and the general public alike — can visit the JAM tent located at Village Green to view the packages and get registered for the auction with the help of volunteers, no wristband required.

JAM Tent hours are Friday,

September 29 from 5:30 to 11 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday October 1, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bidding will close at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1 to allow time for the winners to stop by and pick up their goodies after the music ends and before hitting the road, up until 4:30 p.m. Arrangements can be made to ship items for those who are unable to take them in person.

The Festival will take place at seven venues throughout downtown, including Sisters Art Works, The Belfry, Sisters Depot, The Open Door, Sisters Saloon, Oliver Lemon’s, Village Green Park, and a free KidZone at Fir Street Park on Saturday, September 30. Three-day All-Events passes and Saturday singleday tickets are sold out.

A very limited supply of Friday and Sunday tickets are still available for purchase at https://www. sistersfolkfest.org/.

A Nechville banjo is up for raffle during the Sisters Folk Festival.

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ART: Vietnamese artist now lives in Nevada with immigrant family

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“The background was created by pouring yellow light colors on canvas, which represents the impermanence of life,” she said. “Humans are such a small part of this world full of mysteries. The mother’s figure is thin and slender on the earth, but she carries many worries in her head, so much so that they seem to be exploding. She has to struggle to feed and care for her family, but she keeps her worries hidden deep inside her mind and embraces her child with a protective love. When she holds him, she almost forgets about her struggles. The child feels safe and secure in his mother’s arms; he feels her warmth, hears her heartbeat, and experiences

her calm breathing. Love is the seed that I use in all my artworks.”

Katy has never used a model when painting. She creates her subjects’ features and emotions purely from her mind. Her hope is that each figure radiates a unique message and special beauty. She always becomes one with all her subjects. Her most important component is capturing a person’s eyes, which she sees as the gateway to their soul.

Katy now lives in Nevada with family members who also immigrated to the U.S. When asked if living in another country has affected her ability to capture scenes now far away, her answer was clear:

“No. Everything I need is already inside of me,” she said. “I often transform my sorrows, struggles, and hurts into beauty in my painting. When I create, I pour all my emotions through

painting techniques.”

Katy believes every painting has its own message. However, she loves to let every viewer read the message in their own way.

“There is no need for them to read it my way,” she said.

Being the daughter of two artists, Katy grew up surrounded by the smell of oil paints and various painting compounds. She became a painter’s assistant for her father at the age of 12, and worked on various tasks including coloring his figure outlines for the cinema and helping him complete various advertising posters.

“During that time, we only had gouache colors to draw on the rough linens, which were the main materials during the Vietnamese postwar period,” she said.

When describing her work on display at Toriizaka, Katy explained that when she was young she focused

mostly on her first impressions of a subject’s attitude. Now, she’s able to see deeper inside their mind and spirit, which holds their stories. She chooses compassion to better understand and read them more closely.

“I would like to depict every figure with more detail to express the beauty of the

human soul,” said Katy. There will be a special reception for Katy on Friday, September 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the Sisters Arts Association’s Studio Tour. Visit Toriizaka Art’s website for more information on Lim Khim Katy at https://www. toriizakaart.com/Artists/ LimKhimKaty.

“Mother’s Arms.”

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Outlaws place well at Country Fair race

The Outlaws cross-country team more than held their own at the Country Fair Classic held at the Oregon Country Fair grounds near Veneta on Thursday, September 14. The girls placed third and the boys sixth among 16 teams from all divisions.

The girls’ team placed behind Philomath, the top 4A team in Oregon, and Crescent Valley, a perennially tough team ranked third in the 5A preseason coaches’ poll.

Ella Bartlett led the charge again for the Outlaws on the flat course that wended through the thick woods and past the funky statues and structures for which the Fair is known. She finished seventh in a season best of 20:14.

Brooke Duey and Josie Ryan battled it out, finishing in a virtual tie (21:38) for 15th and 16th place in the field of 73. Kolby McMahon came through next in 24th place (22:43), and Mae Roth completed the scoring, finishing 54th in 25:58.

Kiara Martin and Analycia Erdekian rounded out the varsity team.

Philomath easily won the team title with 37 points, followed by Crescent Valley (67), Sisters (94), Junction City (96), and Siuslaw (99).

For the boys, success came through bunching the scorers together. The Outlaws’ top four runners finished within 24 seconds of one another, led by Spencer Tisdel who placed 24th in 18:28. Frosh Thomas Hamerly was next (18:48) just ahead of John Berg (18:49) and Will McDonnell (18:52). Tyson Kemp, in just his second race, came through as the final scorer for Sisters, in 56th place (19:35) among 111 finishers.

Broderick Womack, another freshman, struggled in his first varsity race (21:04) while George

Roberts completed the course in 22:14.

“These boys will all continue to get better thanks to their work ethic and desire to do well,” said Assistant Coach Dennis Dempsey. “These early races are really all hard training days.”

Newport, the top 4A boys team, won the team title with 63 points. Sisters finished as the top 3A team with 155 points in sixth place among 15 complete teams.

Race organizers also recognized the top overall co-ed team with combined scores and Sisters placed second to Crescent Valley in that category.

The Outlaws will race Friday, September 22, at the Champs Invite at Cheadle Park in Lebanon, which includes over 30 1A/2A/3A teams from around the state.

“Other than the Eastern Oregon teams which are not attending, this meet is a bit of a preview of teams that will likely be at the state meet,” said Head Coach Charlie Kanzig. “East Linn Christian does a great job in putting on a high-quality meet.”

Lady Outlaws unbeaten in soccer

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws continued their domination on the soccer field as they bested Siuslaw at home 6-0 and two days later posted a 6-0 win against the Eagles at Santiam Christian on Friday.

In Tuesday’s action Juhree Kizziar scored two goals for Sisters in the first half. Kizziar opened the Outlaw scoring spree just five minutes into the contest. Izzy Schiller passed the ball off to Kizziar, who finished with a one-touch into the back of the net. Kizziar scored again at the 25-minute mark. Ella Eby and Katie Ryan also scored goals and at the half the Outlaws were on top 4-0.

In the second half Marley Holden scored a cleanup goal off an order kick, and at the 60-minute mark Lilly Sundstrom finished the Outlaws’ scoring off an assist from Tallis Grummer.

Coach Brian Holden said, “Lilly is understanding her role as a winger and when to cut to the inside for a shot, and she was rewarded today.”

The game against the Vikings allowed the Outlaws to get subs into the game

and get valuable minutes on the field. Holden noted Grummer, Maddie Taylor, and Rylie Bick.

“Tallis did a good job feeding the midfield, and Maddie and Rylie are fast and powerful players and I like the physicality they’re bringing to the team,” said Holden.

Although Siuslaw had made improvements in their game since last season, the Outlaws maintained complete possession and momentum throughout the entire game. They are currently undefeated with a 3-0 league record and 4-0 overall.

On Friday the Outlaws traveled to Santiam Christian and once again walked off the field with a shutout.

The Outlaws did a great job of attacking the goal, and found through balls to multiple players.

Kizziar, Davis, Ryan, Grummer, Sundstrom, and Bick each scored a goal for Sisters. Kizziar also recorded three assists and Izzy Schiller had one.

Holden said, “It was great to see goals coming from the younger players. It was nice to see them starting to know their roles on the field, yet still having the ability to play other positions. It says something about a team when everyone has the ability to score, and having so many different threats will make it challenging for other teams.”

“Shae Wyland, Maggie Lutz, Ella Eby, and Ava Riehle all did a great job keeping another clean sheet,” added Holden.

Sisters was to play at Elmira on Tuesday, September 19. They will play at home against La Pine on Thursday, September 21.

Brooke Duey and Josie Ryan battling it out with 400 meters to go at the Country Fair Classic.

PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

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Outlaws dominate the hardwood

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws volleyball squad remains undefeated so far this season, as they continued to crush league opponents last week. They hammered Harrisburg at home on Tuesday, September 12, in three straight sets with scores of 25-2, 25-9, and 25-7. On Thursday, two days later, they traveled to Pleasant Hill (PH) and fought a hard battle against the Billies, but prevailed with scores of 18-25, 25-17, 26-24, and 25-12.

In Tuesday’s action the Outlaws demolished the visiting Eagles in the first set 25-2 in just 11 minutes.

Gracelyn Myhre stepped up to the service line with the game tied 1-1 and went on to serve the Outlaws to a 23-2 lead. Gracie Vohs had incredible, forceful kills that she drilled to the floor, and both Bailey Robertson and Katie Buller dominated with big blocks at the net. The Eagles managed one more point and then Mia Monaghan came in, served up an ace, and served the final point for the Outlaws’ easy win.

The second set was more of the same. Vohs and Myhre had several incredible kills. Vohs also performed well at the service line and served up three straight aces. The Outlaws only missed one serve the entire set.

The entire team contributed in the third and final set. Mia Monaghan served 13 straight points, including two aces, Myhre, and Vohs continued to drill the kills, and Robertson, Myhre and Buller all contributed with blocks at the net. Sophie Rush served five in a row to bring the score to 24-7, and an Eagle error gave the Outlaws the win.

Vohs led the team with 13 kills, and Robertson followed

with 10. Holly Davis recorded 29 assists on the night.

Sisters went deep into their bench and got all 12 players on the court, which showed their versatility. They really shined at the service line and finished with a 98 percent rating on serves for the match.

Coach Rory Rush said, “From the first toss of the ball the Outlaws looked every bit a dominant force in the state and worthy of their No. 1 ranking at the 3A level.”

Two days later the Outlaws traveled to Pleasant Hill and faced the Billies in a matchup of the two best teams in the state. Sisters pulled off the win in four sets to take the drivers seat in the league standings.

Pleasant Hill came ready to play with a blistering barrage of hits and blocks which unnerved the Outlaws. The Billies’ top-notch play led them to a convincing first-set win.

Rush said, “We knew we’d get their best shots out of the gates. They are a wellcoached team with a great home court advantage. Our goal going into the game was to show maturity and poise as we weathered their best shot.”

Coaches regrouped the Lady Outlaws and reminded them to follow their game plan. As the second set began there was an immediate change in the Outlaws. Their passes were more consistent, their hits more strategic and powerful, but most obvious was their play at the net.

Rush particularly noted middle blocker Bailey Robertson.

“Bailey’s play at the net changed the course of the match as the Billies had to alter their attack angles and second guess every attack with her intimidating block waiting,” said Rush.

Sisters took the second set and then battled through an

extremely intense and entertaining third set that went to extra frames. The Outlaws took control of the momentum and enjoyed a confident and smooth fourth set to complete the exciting victory.

Vohs led the team with 21 kills, followed by Robertson and Kathryn Scholl, who recorded 11 each. Myhre led the squad with 12 digs and Davis tallied 46 assists.

With the win, the Outlaws hold first place in league and the No. 1 ranking in the state at the 3A level.

On Saturday, the Outlaws hosted the annual Sisters Invitational with 10 top teams from around the state in attendance, nine 4A squads and a team from Melba, Idaho.

Sisters finished first in pool play with wins over Newport, Vale, and Tillamook. The Outlaws were seeded into bracket play as the third-place team, matched up against Cascade, and posted a 25-12 first-set win. From there things unraveled, and the Outlaws fell 16-25 and then in a backand-forth set suffered a 14-16 loss.

The Lady Outlaws will play at Siuslaw on Thursday, September 21.

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Squirrel, Blake Parker for Patrick, and Ted Stolaz for Squidward.

“We’ve had underclassmen as major roles in past years, but Ava definitely earned this. She’s so bright and full of joy, she fits the character perfectly,” Johnson said.

The entire choir team feels nervous, but simultaneously thrilled for their upcoming performance.

“It’s incredible to see everyone around me growing and improving their skills. My favorite moments are when Mr. Johnson’s face lights up after a rehearsal, and I feel like we’ve done a good job,” said O’Neill.

It hasn’t just been choir participants preparing for the play; art and audio-visual students have also played a major role in the preparation of this performance.

The tech team is led by junior Jack Turpen, and the AV class by Kayla Golka.

Together they have aided in managing sound, light, and the overall performance structure.

The art class has been furiously painting and crafting set pieces for the numerous background changes.

“My Drawing and Painting II classes have been working on the designs,” said art teacher Bethany Gunnerson. “It’s a great opportunity to work on a real-world challenge and have the students receive an order and interpret it with their own creativity.”

The play itself is centered around Spongebob’s hometown of Bikini Bottom, dealing with the danger of a nearby volcano on the verge of eruption that could wipe out their village. It provides surprisingly passionate insight into ocean pollution, and the meaning of community. All the set pieces used are recycled to go along with the theme of environmental conservation.

With all the hardwork and planning involved in the endeavor, the cast and crew is more than ready to put on a show.

The musical will run November 2-5.

1. Pick up a specially labeled BLUE BAG from the porch of Furr y Friends or The Nugget.

2. Fill the bag with Oregonredeemable bottles and cans. (Max 20 lbs. per bag.)

3. Drop off at any BottleDrop location including Ray’s in Sisters (scan code on bag to open door), or on The Nugget’s porch (now on the right side).

Our goal going into the game was to show maturity and poise...

— Coach Rory Rush

Bingo Night supports Outlaws athletics

Folks can fill their card — and the coffers of the Outlaws athletic program — at the first Bingo Night of the season at Sisters High School, Wednesday, September 27.

The Sisters High School Black and White Club is the primary source of funding for the Sisters School District Athletic Department. Each donation to the Black and White Club helps pay for officials, bussing transportation, new athletic equipment, jerseys, state travel, middle school end-of-season pizza parties, and more.

The Monarchs are here!

This year, officiating costs have increased by 20 percent. This is depleting the athletic department’s budget substantially. To pay for these increased operating costs the Club is seeking support through community events.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and there will be dinner and a silent auction. Dinner is $10; $6 for children under 12. Play begins at 6:30 p.m. Call Sisters High School 541-549-4045 to purchase tickets in advance! Preorder tickets will be available.

Three years after Jeff Tyrens began tending a 15-foot bed of milkweed, monarch butterfly eggs have hatched into caterpillars at the Sisters Community Garden. Tyrens planted two species of ascelepias (milkweed) in 2021 (showy and narrow-leafed), but this is the very first time the insects have settled into a bed of their favorite food. The caterpillars will enter the chrysalis stage soon. After about ten days, they will emerge as butterflies and will live for two to six weeks.

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OUR FREELANCE

ALWAYS GIVE SISTERS THEIR BEST SHOT...

SONGWRITERS:

Event will be held at book store

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In a world thirsty for authenticity and genuine connection, Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel, cofounders of Americana-bluegrass quartet True North, offer a wellspring of soul-stirring songs. Drawing on elements of Americana, country, and bluegrass, the sweet alchemy

LETTERS

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To the Editor:

of their combined talents delivers songs that nestle in the ear on their way to the heart, illuminating universal truths with haunting beauty. Learn more at www. truenorthband.com.

Paulina Springs Books is located at 252 W. Hood Ave. in Sisters, Oregon. Seating is limited; no tickets required, but reservations are recommended and may be made by emailing events@ paulinaspringsbooks.com; $20 suggested donation per person.

Save the garden

Nestled by the Sisters Airport, our community garden boasts 49 raised beds, including two elevated beds accessible to all, and six shared plots for fruit, herbs, and flowers. The dawn of this new year has ushered in a whirlwind of changes for our town — new school construction, rapid growth, alterations to the community plan, and an increase in smoke-filled days.

Among these transitions, one that may not be widely known is the looming closure of our beloved community garden. We have been granted a one-year lifeline. This garden, which has thrived since 2006, now faces an uncertain future.

Allow me to share why this garden holds significance for me.

In 2020, my family and I arrived in Sisters just days before the COVID-19 shutdown, still grappling with the loss of our mother. Alone in a new town, with a newborn and a toddler in tow, we were beset by worry and uncertainty. However, the spring of 2022 brought a ray of hope when we learned about the Sisters Community Garden. As a mother of three, I was eager to immerse my children in the world of gardening, hoping to glean the secrets of cultivating life in Central Oregon.

We’ve had the privilege of meeting remarkable individuals such as Mimi, Nancy, Becky, Karen, Jeff, and Janie, to name just a few. Our toddler, Eric, is drawn to the milkweed beds, where he engages in endless conversations with Jeff as he tends to the monarchs’ nectar. Becky has graciously cared for my newborn while I toiled tirelessly at the irrigation. It feels like fate that I was assigned to bed 26, right next to Nancy, the master gardener and the visionary behind our thriving Central Oregon garden.

We consider ourselves blessed to have discovered this sanctuary. However, to ensure its continued existence, we need support. Our community garden is more than just a collection of beds; it’s a place of solace, learning, and connection, where individuals like us can find refuge amidst life’s uncertainties.

We implore our community to stand with us, to rally behind this invaluable resource, and to help us secure its future. Together, we can ensure that the Sisters Community Garden remains a thriving symbol of unity, growth, and resilience.

Heather Yeoman

Gabrielle Louise will perform at the acoustically intimate Paulina Springs Books in Sisters.

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102 Commercial Rentals

LONG-TERM RV & TRAILER PARKING. New 23' spaces available in Sisters for immediate occupancy. Gated and secure with 24/7 surveillance and personal lockbox code.

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541-719-8644

MINI STORAGE

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331 W. Barclay Drive

Sizes

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5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor

RV parking. 7-day access.

Computerized security gate. Moving boxes & supplies.

STORAGE WITH BENEFITS

• 8 x 20 dry box

• Fenced yard, RV & trailers

• In-town, gated, 24-7 EWDevcoLLC@gmail.com

103 Residential Rentals

Available November 1, 2023

in Sisters near Creekside Park

• Fully furnished apt. 1 bedroom,

1 full bath, open kitchen, greatroom, deck, washer/dryer, complete with all bedding and kitchen with new appliances. $2,000/mo.

• Studio apt. with all it takes to live simply and elegantly. Full bath, microwave, and small refrigerator. $1,300/mo.

Lease both together for $3,000/mo.

Call Susan for more information: 801-674-6265 (text only)

1 bedroom, 1 bath - private exterior entrance, detached finished double garage with cabinets and man door to personal outdoor space. NS/NP. $1390/mo. + dep. Near the Sisters churches. 458-600-2261

New Maytag Washer & Dryer

Top-load washer, electric dryer, white. $1,000. 541-419-2502

203 Recreation Equipment

• Elliptical trainer, gym quality, $275.

• Recumbant exercise bike, $150.

• Recumbant road bicycle, good shape, $300.

• Canoe, 16-ft. $75.

• Polaris ATV 2x4, it starts, but needs work, $200 541-549-6950

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER PUPPIES

Three Devils bloodline, parents strong upland and waterfowl dogs. Ready Sept. 23. Call 541-408-6256

Three Rivers Humane Society

Where love finds a home! See the doggies at 1694 SE McTaggart in Madras • A no-kill shelter Go to ThreeRiversHS.org or call 541-475-6889 – Advertise with The Nugget –541-549-9941

VHT Guitar Speaker Cabinet

Special 6 112 1x12 Closed-Back 60 watts, 16 ohms, 2 speaker jacks, black tolex, 35 lbs. Like new, $240. 541-977-8494 (call/text)

500 Services

Eddyline Equinox 15' Kayak

Red • $1,600 • 541-610-6695

We’ve got your cats covered! Sisters-Tumalo-PetSitting.com 541-306-7551 • Julie

SMALL Engine REPAIR

Guitalele

Sound Smith acoustic-electric, 6-string (strung with Aquila Red E tuning). Solid spruce top tone-wood, ovangkol back and sides, lovely inlays/binding. Low action and closer frets. Convenient for traveling. Truss rod. Fishman pickup. Instrument and hardshell case are like new, $450.

541-977-8494 (call/text)

Traveler Ultra-Light Guitar

Smallest, lightest, full-scale travel guitar!

Right-handed, acoustic/electric, satin-finish maple, Piezo pickup, 1.75" nut width, 22 frets, 24.75" scale length. Size in gig bag: 30" long, 3 lbs. 12 oz. Comes with removable lap rest, gig bag, strap, picks, and Vox Classic Rock headphone amp. $365 value Like new, $260. 541-977-8494 (call/text)

Mad River Canoe 15’ Expedition. $375. 541-420-6091.

205 Garage & Estate Sales

DOWNSIZING SALE

SATURDAY 9/23 from 9-4 only

Tools; Snowboard and boots; backpacks; raft, ski, boat gear; nice clothing; housewares; Yakima rack; decor-NO JUNK

475 E Wapato Lp., Sisters.

LARGE SALE/ESTATE SALE

Fri & Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Couch and loveseat, leather couch, tables, household items, art, kids toys. 18380 Gold Coach Rd. Intersection with Holmes Rd.

Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions!

Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806

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

Located in Sisters, we specialize in payroll solutions that fit your needs! Give us a call for more information on how we can help you and your business. Contact jennifer@ makinandassociates.com, or call 503-826-7909.

GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

“A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871

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

CASCADE HOME & PROPERTY RENTALS

Monthly Rentals throughout Sisters Country. 541-549-0792

Property management for second homes. CascadeHomeRentals.com

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

Downtown Vacation Rentals

Popular 1 and 2 Bedroom

SistersVacationRentals.net

Great pricing. 503-730-0150

~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Private Central OR vac. rentals, Property Management Services 541-977-9898

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– Sisters Oregon Guide –Pick up a copy at the Nugget!

201 For Sale

10-ft. garage door, brown, all parts, good condition. $325. 541-549-6950

202 Firewood

SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS

DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD

• SINCE 1976 •

Doug Fir – Lodgepole –Hardwood – Juniper – Fir Compost by the yard

DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES – 18155 Hwy. 126 East –SistersForestProducts.com Order Online! 541-410-4509

LODGEPOLE PINE

Very Seasoned Firewood Logs Delivery

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Sharie 541-771-1150

HERITAGE USA

Open daily 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

253 E. Hood Ave., Sisters.

301 Vehicles

We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Call Jeff at 541-815-7397

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CUSTOM CAR GARAGES

HEATED, INSULATED 541-419-2502

401 Horses

ALFALFA TRITICALE

ORCHARD GRASS HAY

New crop. No rain. Barn stored. 3-tie bales. $250-$390/ton. Hwy. 126 & Cline Falls. 541-280-1895

403 Pets

FANTASTIC DEAL! Leaving the business. Three pure-bred German shepherd puppies.

2 F, 1 M. Available for pickup

October 1, 2023. Call early for your pick at 510-459-5898. $200 per puppy. Parents on property.

Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction, yard debris. You Call – We Haul! 541-719-8475

501 Computers & Communications 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 Computers, Tablets, Networking Internet (Starlink), and more! Jason Williams Sisters local • 25 yrs. experience 541-719-8329

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502 Carpet & Upholstery

Cleaning

M & J CARPET CLEANING

Area rugs, upholstery, tile & dryer-vent cleaning. Established & family-owned since 1986. 541-549-9090