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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Nothing dampens Sisters’ holiday spirit C4C

names executive director

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Truly ugly weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the 250 runners and walkers who took part in the third annual Ugly Sweater Run and Walk, organized by Kelly Bither of RunSistersRun. Strong wind gusts combined with nearly constant rain made for some cold conditions — and soaked sweaters — but smiles remained on the faces of the festive participants. A very short dash for children started things off at 9:45 a.m. as members of the cross-country team led some youngsters on an out and back, preceding the main event at 10 a.m. With Santa Claus leading the way on his red Vespa, entrants headed north from the start at Fir Street Park and wound their way through the industrial park, and out a dogleg on Pine Street before looping back to the finish. The demographics of the race indicated that nearly half of the finishers came from Sisters proper, which pleased Bither, who wants to provide fun events for locals as well as visitors. Another 70 came from Bend and

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

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The weather was uglier than the sweaters, but the fun was beautiful in the annual Ugly Sweater Run. Redmond, underscoring the local nature of the race. “That is the goal of RunSistersRun,” she said. “We had a great turnout and it was so fun to see all the ugly sweaters and holiday outfits.” Two 5-year-olds finished the 5k and 11 were 70 or older, giving proof that the

Boyle takes plea in abuse case By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Michael Boyle of Sisters pleaded guilty via Alford plea to multiple criminal counts in Deschutes County Circuit Court on Monday, December 4. Boyle pleaded guilty to one count of attempted sex abuse in the first degree, two counts of third-degree sex abuse, and three counts of practicing massage without a license. An Alford plea is a guilty plea in which the defendant acknowledges that there is sufficient evidence that they could convicted at trial, and agrees to accept all the ramifications of a guilty verdict

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— but maintains innocence of the charges involved. By pleading guilty via Alford plea, Boyle avoids going to trial in a case that has been ongoing since an initial complaint was filed in July 2021. The incidents to which Boyle pleaded guilty took place at Hop in the Spa in Sisters when Boyle was proprietor. The building that housed Hop in the Spa was demolished and removed from the site on Cascade Avenue last spring. Judge Wells B. Ashby stated, “This court finds that there is sufficient factual basis… to accept these pleas, See BOYLE on page 22

event really is designed for all ages. As has been her practice since she began directing races in Sister, Bither contributes financially to local nonprofits and schools. This year a portion of the proceeds will go to the Pine Sisken School and the Sisters High School cross-country team,

which supplied many of the volunteers for Saturday’s race. Results can be found on the RunSisterRun website and at EclecticEdgeRacing. Next up on the RunSistersRun calendar is the Lucky Leprechaun, set for March 10 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Kellen Klein was chosen as the new full-time executive director of Citizens4Community (C4C) as of mid-November. He has been serving as the interim director for the past fiveand-a-half months, and recently signed a two-year contract with the board. Klein said he is honored and thrilled with his new position. “I’ve been telling folks that it feels like I’m getting paid to do the community building I’d want to do anyway,” he said. “It perfectly aligns with my passion for tackling complex, systemic challenges through grassroots, place-based relational work. C4C is quite a unique organization – firmly dedicated to Sisters Country, but nimble enough to adapt to the current needs of our See KLEIN on page 21

Christmas tree hunt turns into rescue By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Cutting trees in the forest turned out to be more of an adventure than four Sisters Country families imagined. A group of about 20 headed toward Round Lake last week in search of the perfect Christmas tree, an annual tradition. After completing the mission and bagging four handsome specimens, the families gathered around a bonfire. From out of the shadows, at first cowering, appeared a dog, not one of the five belonging to the tree hunters. The dog, a bit worse for wear, was coaxed to join the group. Within minutes he was snuggled in with the assembled. A few in the group thought the dog looked like one

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A group of Christmas tree-hunting kids found a dog that had gone missing in the woods near Sisters. they’d seen only that morning on posters hung around town and Forest Service roads asking for help in finding two lost dogs. This fur boy had no name tag, but his

rabies tag included the name of the vet. The vet was called, who in turn called the owner, who See DOG RESCUE on page 22

Letters/Weather ............... 2 In the Pines....................... 4 Announcements...............10 Entertainment .................12 Crossword ...................... 29 Meetings .......................... 3 Obituaries ........................ 9 Roundabout Sisters ......... 11 Fun & Games ................... 28 Classifieds................. 30-31

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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.

Thank-you to letter writer

To the Editor: This is a thank-you to Wendy Vermillion for your letters to the editor regarding cedar bow trimmings/permits, and forest uses. Your initial letter spoke to my heart, and all the ways that I see nature being destroyed around us, and so often feel hopeless. I thank you for having the courage and taking the time. I thank The Nugget for posting the letters; it gives me hope. Your name says it all, you are one and over 1 million and I wish you a very joyous winter season and new year. Tennise Thornton

Thank-you to Sisters

To the Editor: I am so grateful for my 42 1/2 years of my healthcare practice in Sisters, a choice I am so glad I made. The people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had, the patients I’ve helped are all greater rewards than I could have imagined. I’ve met many life heroes right here. Thank you, Sisters, for rich memories and even richer friendships. Those will continue to grow. Dr. Bonnie Malone, DC

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Heavy rain set Whychus Creek to roaring, last weekend, but it didn’t get out of hand. PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Settler-colonial blues By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

The weather in Sisters is doing what it always does to me at this time of year. My soul hears the ancient horn call of the mythic North. A couple of nights ago, I fired up the electronic campfire (YouTube) for a tale of “Beowulf.” And because my mind works the way it does, it led me to thinking about “settler colonialism,” a term we hear a lot these days. The working definition of settler colonialism is: “…a type of colonialism in which the indigenous peoples of a colonized region are displaced by settlers who permanently form a society there.” This is a useful term of analysis that distinguishes between types of colonialism. Britain’s rule over India was not the same thing as the settling of North America. This useful tool for analysis has inevitably been weaponized in the culture war — and in a real-deal shooting war. The Israel-Hamas War has foregrounded the term, in reference to Zionism and the creation of the modern state of Israel from the 1880s through 1948 to today. Settler colonialism is condemned; in historyreduced-to-morality-play, the settler-colonialists are the “bad guys” and indigenous peoples are victims and thus, in the moral calculus of the current zeitgeist, ipso facto the “good guys.” Condemnation of settler colonialism is a “luxury opinion” indulged in largely by people who have benefitted from it. Moralizing backwards into history from the materially wealthy, medically advanced, and physically secure vantage point of the 21st century invites distortions that render the endeavor absurd. This is not to say that we should not reckon with dark deeds done, and the price paid by previous generations in creating the West’s relative well-being and security. Several years ago, Craig Rullman and I mused over this question: How far back into history does one go before settler colonialism is a phenomenon that we observe, rather than a “problematic” moral stain on a particular civilization? I thought of that conversation as I took in some of the commentary on “Beowulf.” The Saxons from among whom the poem emerged colonized the

island that would become England in the 5th century. The Saxon colonization created the theater in which the mythic tales of King Arthur played out. If he was historical, Arthur is believed to have been a RomanoCelt warlord who managed to stem the tide of Saxon expansion. The Saxons, in turn, faced invasion from the Viking Danes, who came first as raiders, and then settled the eastern kingdoms of the island in what was known as the Danelaw. King Alfred and his Saxon heirs successfully held off the Danes and avoided complete displacement — but it was a nearrun thing. Then the Normans came. Today it is all just song and story; someone is undoubtedly still angry about the Norman Conquest of 1066 — but they’d be hard-pressed to rally up a demonstration. The same can’t be said about more modern settlercolonial endeavors, especially the one that so profoundly roils what is called the Holy Land. The conflict in Israel and Gaza has triggered intense and highly personal reactions across the globe. The past is acutely present, and emotional responses are driven by whose trauma one identifies with. The irony is that you could make a case that of all settler-colonial states in history, Israel has the greatest legitimacy, having been given the imprimatur of the United Nations in 1947-48 — although they went on to win the land the old fashioned way, by fighting for it. Railing against settler colonialism is a shaming exercise, and shaming exercises are always politically loaded and poisonous. There is a difference between rejecting the triumphalism of Manifest Destiny history, and portraying the entire civilizational edifice as fundamentally rotten. I am glad to contribute to an honest reckoning with history, but I refuse to pander to demands for civilizational self-loathing. My people, in various times and places, have been both hammer and nail — and were most times just very small bits of wood swept along in a tide. I cannot condemn my Germanic, Nordic, and Celtic ancestors for migrating to these shores — and thence across the continent — nor will I apologize for being a product of the world they helped create.

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Sisters volunteers treat kids in Honduras help of Dr. John Spomer, Heart for Hope gradually became Cadena de Amor’s principal financial source. According to their website: “Since then, Heart for Hope has also responded to several other areas of need in Honduras, such as small construction projects undertaken to help meet basic housing needs, especially those of women and children. Dental services have expanded to serve secondary school students in San Juancito and other villages.” Dr. Spomer has been on countless trips to Honduras, volunteering with village dentists to bring dental care and education to grade

By Ceili Gatley Correspondent

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Black Butte School students got to see an AirLink helicopter and interact with Buster the Fire Dog as the grand prize winner in the 37th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program.

Black Butte School wins Firebusters activity Black Butte School students in Camp Sherman enjoyed activities with Buster the Fire Dog and fire service personnel last week as the winner of an event through the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative (Co-Op) and their 37th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program. The program includes five 30-second fire-andlife safety videos targeted for students kindergarten to fifth grade. Videos are available by watching the morning or evening news on KTVZ, on YouTube, or on the KTVZ or Co-Op websites and social media pages. Students receive a worksheet to reinforce the lessons learned, and then turn it in

when completed for a prize. At the conclusion of the program, all schools with over 50 percent participation are entered into a drawing to receive a Grand Prize Assembly that includes a visit from Buster the Fire Dog, the AirLink helicopter, and local emergency responder vehicles. Students also receive a goodie bag. This year the program ran during National Fire Prevention Week, which was October 9-13. Some 15,000 worksheets were distributed to 38 elementary schools throughout Central Oregon. Safety topics for the program included: What to say when calling 9-11, Bike Safety, Seatbelt Safety, Wildfire Evacuation

Planning, and Cooking Safety. Seven schools had 50 percent or more students participate in the program to be eligible in the grand prize drawing. Black Butte School was drawn as the winner of the Grand Prize Assembly. The Co-Op held the assembly at the school on Wednesday, November 29. The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative is a group of fire-and-life safety educators from local fire agencies whose mission is to promote an interagency exchange of ideas and resources by actively participating through coordinated fire-and-life safety education programs, projects and presentations.

Volunteers from Sisters recently returned from one of many trips to Honduras with the nonprofit Heart for Hope. Dr. John Spomer, now a Central Oregon resident, helps orchestrate the trips in collaboration with Cadena de Amor in Honduras. Before Heart for Hope partnered with Cadena de Amor (Chain of Love), the Honduran nonprofit worked with Medical Teams International of Portland, Oregon, to provide dental care for grade school children. Ten years ago, Medical Teams International phased out its support of Cadena de Amor. With the

See HONDURAS on page 27

Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival returns The second annual Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival will be held June 29-30, with lively bluegrass and Americana music on the stage at the Three Creeks production facility. The event, under the umbrella of SFF Presents, celebrates the thriving music and arts community in Sisters. A limited number of discounted holiday tickets are now available for $175/ adult (limit four per person) and $80/youth 17 and under

at https://aftontickets.com/ BigPonderoo, while supplies last or through January 3, 2024, whichever comes first. The initial festival lineup includes The Brothers Comatose, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Hogslop String Band, Bella White, and Sam Chase and the Untraditional, with several additional lineup announcements to come. Attendees of last year’s festival will notice a change See FESTIVAL on page 22

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. For location information, please call: Al-Anon 541-848-1970. Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Sisters Area Woodworkers First Lutheran Church. 541-610-7383. Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645. Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-231-1897. Alcoholics Anonymous Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, Sisters Veterans Thursdays, Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills East of the Cascades Quilt Guild noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Lutheran Church 4th Wed. (September-June), Stitchin’ 541-903-1123. Tuesday, noon, Big Book study, Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Trails Alliance Board Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Meetings take place every other month, Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday Wednesday, 7 a.m.,Gentlemen’s Email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com. 5 p.m. In-person or zoom. Contact: meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 7 p.m., Sisters Community Church. Sisters Caregiver Support Group info@sisterstrails.org. 541-771-2211. Church 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Sisters Episcopal Three Sisters Irrigation District Thursday, noon, Sober Sisters Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Church. 541-719-0031. Women’s meeting, Shepherd of the Hills 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Board of Directors Meets 1st Tuesday, Lutheran Church Community Church. Materials provided. Sisters Cribbage Club Meets 11 a.m. 10 a.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. every Wed. at SPRD. 509-947-5744. Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of 541-408-8505. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd the Transfiguration Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Spoons Sisters Garden Club For monthly Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, Friday, noon, Step & Tradition meeting, meetings visit: SistersGardenClub.com. Restaurant. 541-419-1279. 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. VFW Post 8138 and American Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Military Parents of Sisters Meetings 541-548-0440. Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday of of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. are held quarterly; please call for Saturday, 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the month, 6:30 p.m., Main Church Location information: 541-549-1193. details. 541-388-9013. the Transfiguration Building Sisters Community Church. Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild 541-549-1462. a.m., at Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Chapter meets Wednesdays, For Saturday meeting dates and SCHOOLS 541-410-2870. 11:30 a.m., Takoda’s Restaurant. location, email: steelefly@msn.com. 541-549-6469. Black Butte School Citizens4Community Community Sisters Parent Teacher Community Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday of 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sisters 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School. Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Zoom. every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Visit Elementary School Commons. 541-595-6203 503-930-6158. citizens4community.com for location. 917-219-8298.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch In-person community dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab-and-go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs. 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843.

Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at Sisters Community Church. 541-549-6157.

This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to nugget@nuggetnews.com.

Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday monthly, Sisters School District Administration Building. See schedule online at www. ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.

CITY & PARKS

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

FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thurs., 9 a.m., BBR Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefire.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771.

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In the

PINES By T. Lee Brown

Reading the good stuff Back in the day, the average person did not have access to the Internet. Back in the day, if you wanted to read about someone else’s experience of life, observe beautiful photography—or groovy fashions, handy recipes, the latest developments in popular mechanics — you had to consult a magazine. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a magazine consists of pieces of paper printed with words, artwork, cartoons, and photography, bound together. Less imposing than a book, a magazine’s printing might be meticulous and the design gorgeous. Other times, especially now that the industry has shrunk and many titles have folded, the production values fall in the meh-tocrummy range. As a child growing up out in the country, I was enraptured by magazines. My mom didn’t let us watch much television; we were fairly sheltered kids. The outside world, when I did get a glimpse of it, generally

came in the form of the newspaper, mail order catalogs, and magazines. Moms’ and Grandmas’ magazines showed smilinglady fashions, impressive kitchenware, delicious feasts for a housewife to cook. There was advice about how to use a microwave oven and how to pluck your eyebrows. National Geographic let us know that there was a big, round world out there, full of mummies and caves and pyramids, exotic animals, and billions of people who didn’t dress, eat, or go to church like we did. I desperately wanted to travel, dig up relics, and find my own King Tutankhamun someday. Looming large over this scene was Mad magazine. Where did my brother get the giant stack of mad magazines of the 1970s and ’80s? I do not know. We pored over these things for hours and hours. I had them all memorized, permanently emblazoned on my brain. In Mad I read hilarious sends-ups satirizing the popular movies of the day, R-rated stuff I’d never be allowed to see. I learned from cartoonists about the tension between hippies/ counterculture and straights/ squares, a tension also visible among our neighbors and extended family. It was a laff riot. These days, when I sit in front of the fire or cozy up in bed with a magazine, I enjoy it a lot more than reading on my phone or tablet. With the magazine, I’m not distracted by notifications and text messages or tempted by social media and online news. Bonus: research

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A recent issue of The Sun features a photo by Jason Innes out of Colorado, a portrait of artist, musician, carpenter, and mystic Doug Lipper. shows that people absorb content and meaning better through the printed word compared to screen-based reading. A magazine subscription is a wonderful gift for friends, young ones, or oneself. You can order online, then print up a homemade gift card if the magazine won’t arrive at your giftee’s house in time for the holidays. Next week we’ll look at magazines for kids and youth. This week, a few favorites for adults: The Sun This classic magazine features striking blackand-white photography and thoughtful writing of high quality. The material arises out of personal experience, from somber to joyful: death, dying, illness, loss, and grief alongside love, exploration, inspiration, and meaning. Poetry, short fiction, and interviews join up with personal essays and memoir. For example, Portland author Cheryl Strayed’s popular book and

movie “Wild” started out as an essay in The Sun. Learn more at www.thesunmagazine.org. High Country News Ready to get gritty with boots-on-the-ground life in the West? Read High Country News, which covers a whole lot of terrain, from the edge of the High Desert out into the Great Basin and rumbling throughout the American West. Their writers do investigative work on issues such as water rights, the experiences of indigenous communities, to what it was like to be a Hodad (tree planter) in Oregon in the 1970s and ’80s. I wish all city-dwellers and policymakers would read this. More at www.hcn.org. 1859 This Central Oregonbased magazine can be a bit of a grab bag. With

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Dance fall over Benjamin Seely of just 19 seconds before Riley academy The girls wrestled very By Charlie Kanzig Crook County (0:34). Allison of La Pine beat her by Carter Van Meter, a State aggressively. They pinned fall in the next round (2:58). heads ‘To the The Sisters Outlaws com- qualifier last year, went 3-2 Elbek took 24 seconds to pin peted well at the Adrian Irwin over the weekend in the opponents using half Belicia Teague of Culver in North Pole’ tournament held at Caldera 132-pound class, beginning the semifinal to face Shelby

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High School December 1-2. Scott Henderson advanced to the fifth-place match with wins over Francisco De La Rosa of McLoughlin, Jose Martinez of Mountain View, and Jeremiah Ridenour of Ridgeview, but lost his final match to Felix Ramirez of Caldera by fall (1:31). After a bye in the first round in the 165-pound division, Jace Owens picked up a win over Ian Colquhoun of Caldera by fall (0:59). He then lost to Julian Lopez by fall (2:46) and then knocked off Colquhoun again in the fourth round (0:53). In his final match Owens dropped a 5-1 decision to Keelan Dennis of Bend High. Tyson Kemp received a bye in round one in the 150pound division, but went on to dispatch Jasper Skunkcap of Burns in an 8-5 decision in round two. Kemp then battled Clayton Waldron of Mountain View, who beat Kemp by fall (5:19). In the fourth and final round for Kemp, Skunkcap got revenge with a 16-4 major decision. First-year senior wrestler Jake Beutler picked up his first varsity win in round two of the 150-pound division by

with a bye in round one and a quick fall win over Jack Gaines of Bend High in round two (0:49). Easton Crowley of Mountain View beat Van Meter in round three by technical fall, but he bounced back in round four with another quick pin, this time over Jake Chalet of Henley (0:44). Rowdy Ware of Crook County took Van Meter down in round five by fall (2:47). After two byes and a disqualification, Lex Jeffrey earned his first varsity win with a fall over Louis Porter of Summit (0:24). “We got a lot of quality wins from the boys over the weekend and they are all just going to get better,” said second-year coach David Kemp. “We faced a lot of competition from all those big schools.” Five Outlaw girls competed at the tournament as well, with Brooklynn Cooper leading the way with a thirdplace finish in the 120- to 129-pound division. After a first-round loss to Ava Eddy of Henley by fall (0:33), Cooper won three in a row. She took down Ava Shaver of Bend High (0:42), Caydence

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Marshall of Ridgeview (0:50), and finished up with a final win by fall over Arianna Flores (2:48). Addie Laird picked up fifth place in the 128- to 134-pound class by going 2-2. She lost round one to Amanda Turkington of Ridgeview (3:29) then produced a pin of her own over Ruby Smith of Summit (3:25). Anna McMullin of Bend High pinned Laird in the semi-final round (1:52), but Laird bounced back with a win over Briana Ramirez of La Pine (1:03). In the 142- to 156-pound class, Kistin Elbek made it to the third-place match with a pair of wins. She won by fall in the quarterfinal over Ily Martin of Bend High in

Bunting of Culver for third place. Bunting prevailed, but not without a fight at the 5:45 mark with a fall. Pidge Henderson competed in the 114- to 124pound weight class where she dropped a pair of matches to Delilah Richards of Bend High (0:43) and to Nova Danzig of Ridgeview (1:51). Sierra Jaschke went 2-1 among a small field in the 186- to 202-pound division. She won by fall in round one over Emilee Foust of Gilchrist (2:16) then lost to Gracie Baker of Crane (0:40). She finished up with a quick win over Kaylynn Collier of Henley (0:23). “The girls wrestled very aggressively,” said Kemp. “They pinned opponents using half nelsons, head and arm throws, and, my personal favorite, the arm bar.” The team will compete in a dual meet on Wednesday at Summit High School, followed by the Culver Invitational December 8-9.

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More than 250 Sisters dancers will take an audience on a journey by train to the North Pole on Saturday, December 16, in the Sisters Dance Academy Winter Recital. The recital, held at Sisters High School, includes fun and festive numbers from the “Polar Express” to “Northern Lights,” to meeting Santa, the elves, the reindeer, and then experiencing all of the magic of Christmas. This show features dancers ages 3 to adult who will be dancing in the styles of hip hop, ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. There is a 1 p.m. matinee and 6:30 p.m. evening show. Tickets can be purchased online at www. danceinsisters.com. Some dancers will also be performing at the Sisters Holiday Showcase Thursday, December 7 at 7 p.m. at Sisters High School, in a community event that is a fundraiser benefiting the SHS jazz choir.

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Outlaws fall to Burns in basketball opener By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws traveled to Burns on Wednesday, November 30, and lost the contest 62-48. Sisters played a great first quarter, and forced the Highlanders to turn the ball over six times. The Outlaws got good looks at the basket out of their motion offense, shot 57 percent, and held a 17-11 lead at the end of the period. The Outlaws saw their biggest lead of the game at 22-13 halfway through the second quarter, but then the Highlanders went on a run and closed the gap. Sisters hit three three-pointers in the period, one from Oliver Bernhardt, and two from Kale Gardner, his last at the buzzer, which gave the Outlaws a two-point lead at 29-27 as teams headed into halftime. Teams battled back and forth in the third, and midway through the Outlaws were up 36-34. Unfortunately, that would be the Outlaws’ last lead of the game. Burns went on an 11-5 run to close out the quarter. Gardner got to the line 10 times in the period and made six of his ten attempts. Coach Chad Rush said, “In an attempt to stop their run, the Outlaws got uncharacteristically careless with the ball, and committed nine turnovers in the quarter, which led to 14 of the Highlanders’ 19 points.” In the final period the Outlaws scored on Diego Silva’s turnaround jump shot in the paint, which closed the Highlander lead to four points at 41-45. But that was as close as the Outlaws would get. Sisters tried to tighten the pressure by switching to a man-to-man full-court press, but the Highlanders stayed calm and never allowed the Outlaws back into the game. Gardner led the team with 19 points, and also had four rebounds. Landon Scott finished with 13 points, six rebounds, and three steals, and Bernhardt followed with

I thought we came out with great energy and made our impact on the game, making Burns play the type of game we wanted to play. — Coach Chad Rush 10 points. Rush said, “I thought we came out with great energy and made our impact on the game, making Burns play the type of game we wanted to play. Burns made some great adjustments and we were not able to make the same adjustments to walk away with a victory. I am happy with our effort. We learned a lot about what we need to work on, and are already looking forward to our next chance to get back on the court in front of the home crowd.” The Outlaws were to play at home against Riverside on Friday, December 1, and a day later against Jefferson, but both games were cancelled due to snowy conditions on the pass. The game against Jefferson was rescheduled for Monday, December 4, and the Riverside game will possibly be rescheduled in January. Sisters was to travel to the Dalles on Tuesday, December 5. They will play at home against Yamhill-Carlton on Saturday, December 9.

Runner signs with NNU By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters High School senior Ella Bartlett will continue her running career next year for the Nighthawks at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Nampa, Idaho. Her choice became official on November 28 in a signing ceremony at Sisters High School, surrounded by her parents, coaches, and teammates. Bartlett, a multi-sport athlete throughout high school, is well decorated as a runner. She completed her fourth cross-country season recently after leading the team as a captain, and helped the Outlaws to second place in Special District 3 and a seventh-place team finish at State. Bartlett ran at the state meet all four years of high school. In track, Bartlett is coming off a stellar season in which she placed third in the 3,000 meters, lowering her best time to 11:01, and fifth in the 1,500 meters. “I am really excited to be moving to Idaho next year and take my next steps in my running career, including cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track,” she said. “When I visited I loved the atmosphere of the school and how kind and welcoming the team and coaches were.” Northwest Nazarene competes in the Greater Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) at the NCAA Division III level. Other schools in

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Girls hoops edged out by Highlanders Sisters Country birds By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws played on the road against the Burns Highlanders in their first game of the season on Wednesday, November 30. It was a close battle, but in the end Sisters came up short in a final score of 49-44. Sisters started off a bit slow, but then Ila Reid had a couple of nice drives to the basket for points. Maggie Lutz also scored on a nice giveand-go on a Shae Wyland assist, and also hit a shot from behind the arc. At the close of the period the Outlaws were up by one, 9-8. The Outlaws were only able to put five points on the scoreboard in the second quarter. They were getting good looks at the basket but the shots wouldn’t fall. Burns outscored the Outlaws 12-5 and at the half Sisters trailed 14-20. Jenna Lake closed the gap for the Outlaws in the third period when she found her range from beyond the threepoint arc and hit four long balls in a row. That, combined with two buckets from freshman Paityn Cotner surged the Outlaws ahead as teams headed into the final quarter. In the fourth, Maggie Lutz hyperextended her elbow as she wrestled for a loose ball, and had to leave the game. Coach Paul Patton told The Nugget that the loss affected the Outlaws on the defensive end, as Lutz is their best onball defender. Highlander point guard

I was really pleased with the competitive effort of the team and their ability to stay in the moment regardless of what just happened or what might happen. — Coach Paul Patton Bailey Temple took advantage of the Outlaws’ loss and scored 11 of her team-leading 16 points in the final period. Reid played a great final quarter and did her best to keep the Outlaws in the game and scored 11 of her teamhigh 17 points. Unfortunately, Sisters was unable to catch the Highlanders and lost the contest. Lake finished the game with 12 points, Lutz scored five, and Cotner added four. Patton told The Nugget that Wyland played an outstanding game as a rebounder and shot blocker, and added that Jorja Christianson played well at point guard for much of the game. Patton made note of several of his players. “We had two freshmen, Audrey Corcoran and Paityn Cotner, get significant minutes and make positive contributions,” said Patton. “Audrey played point for us and was effective at putting pressure on the defense with her ability to push the ball up the court and drive to the basket. Paityn is going to be

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mates and the female does the majority of the young chicks’ brooding and maintenance. Insects, seeds, and berries are the mainstays of their diets. It is the state bird of Oregon, Kansas, Nebraska, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Meadowlark populations have declined by 40 percent in the last 50 years as a result of pesticide use, habitat loss, and haying during nesting. A group of Meadowlarks are referred to as a “pod.” To view more images of the Western Meadowlark, visit http://abirdsings becauseithasasong.com/ recent-journeys/.

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Wildlife Crisis line open for farmers, ranchers winter range closures in effect By Lynne Terry

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Four winter range closures are now in effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk. Closure areas include Cabin/Silver Lake, Metolius Winter Range, Opine Travel Management Area, and Tumalo Winter Range. Motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles and electric bicycles) are prohibited in the closure areas to protect deer and elk during the winter. The winter wildlife closures will last through March 31, 2024. Winter range is habitat deer and elk migrate to in order to find more favorable living conditions during the winter. Winter range is found predominantly in lower elevations of Central Oregon, and is extremely important to elk and mule deer survival. Winter ranges usually have minimal amounts of snow cover and provide vegetation for forage, hiding cover, and protection from the weather. In Oregon, elk and mule deer migrate, often long distances, to lower elevations to escape or minimize exposure to snow cover. By respecting winter range closures, the public can reduce impacts to deer and elk, helping to sustain existing populations into the future. Improving habitat quality for deer can preserve the functionality of traditional migratory routes and reduce impacts with nuisance deer in town, resulting in more healthy and productive deer populations. The Metolius Winter Range map may be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ fseprd526507.pdf. The Tumalo Winter Range map is at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ fseprd526509.pdf.

If you or someone you know who works in agriculture, forestry, or the fishing industry is struggling, call or text 833-897-2474 for help. When Oregon farmers, farmworkers, or ranchers sink into an emotional crisis or simply need someone to talk to, they now have counselors available. A new hotline, the Agristress Helpline, launched in Oregon in September. It is tailored to support those who work in agriculture, forestry, or the fishing industry through a phone and text service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline is free and has trained counselors with experience in those industries who can take phone calls in 160 languages, with English, Spanish, and Vietnamese professionals available to respond by text. Its launch marks a dream come true for Allison Myers, who leads the Family and Community Health program at the Oregon State University extension service and campaigned for months to get the line established in Oregon. “I’m honored to be a part of it,” Myers said. “It’s been a big team effort.” Besides Myers, the line has the backing of nearly 30 farm and health care organizations, Todd Nash, president of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, and Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena. Hansell championed a bill approved by the Legislature in the final days of this year’s session that allocated $300,000 for the line. That money went to the Oregon State University Foundation, which has set up a helpline endowment that’s expected to produce $12,000 a year in interest. That’s not enough to pay for operations, which cost about $70,000 a year. The state was able to launch the service – which

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Obituaries

Scholarship will honor mountaineer

John Henry Nagel III May 15, 1949 – November 21, 2023

By Christine Coffin Correspondent

BEND – The family of an Oregon State University - Cascades student killed in a mountaineering accident has committed more than $55,000 to create an endowed scholarship for students in financial need at OSU-Cascades. The Joel Tranby Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Joel Tranby, a student at OSUCascades who died in an accident on North Sister in July. The gift was made possible by friends and relatives of the Tranby family, who contributed to a GoFundMe campaign created to support the family and organized by the Bend Firefighters Community Assistance Program. The family opted to devote the funds to establish the scholarship administered by the OSU Foundation. “Joel lived a full life dedicated to Christ, leading by example, serving others, always learning, and having an adventurous spirit. We are honored that Joel’s legacy will live on and be able to contribute to the betterment of others attending OSU-Cascades,” said David Tranby, Joel’s father. Students at OSUCascades with financial need and who are residents of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties will be eligible for the scholarship. Preference will be given to students who are graduates of Mountain View High School, where Tranby graduated with honors in 2020. The younger Tranby spent nearly all of his life in Bend. He worked and volunteered

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in programs that supported youth, as a team member at a summer camp for special needs children and with the Mountain View High School Nordic ski team as a volunteer coach and assistant timer. When he died, he was studying business administration and was slated to earn a bachelor’s degree after the fall 2023 term. He was a scholarship recipient and worked while in college, with the goal to graduate without debt. OSU-Cascades awarded his degree posthumously. “I see the transformative power of scholarships on a daily basis,” said Jane Reynolds, associate dean for enrollment management. “The Tranby family’s gift will have a meaningful impact, honoring the life of their son in perpetuity and supporting local OSU-Cascades students who need financial support.” To contribute to the scholarship fund visit https:// give.fororegonstate. org/1AoUBZcqun.

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John Henry Nagel III, better known as Jack, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, at age 74. Recent acquaintances of Jack would find him at his daily coffee post at Angeline’s Bakery, taking tickets at The Belfry, or selling veggies at The Stand. But before arriving in Sisters at the tail-end of the 1970s, Jack had already lived a full and adventurous life. Born and raised in suburban Philadelphia, Jack excelled in athletics, and helped with his father’s heating oil business. Summers were spent in Ocean City, New Jersey, where as a teenager he started his first business renting beach chairs and umbrellas. While a business student and football player at Bucknell University in the mid-1960s, Jack began his lifelong love of music. New sounds of The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix helped direct him to the budding hippie counterculture, where he resonated with the ideals of freedom of expression and non-violence. With a fresh outlook on life, Jack headed west after college. In a Kerouacian fashion, he traversed the U.S. numerous times before landing in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Seeking the wideopen space that the West promised, he and his thenwife, Shelley, lived rurally near The Dalles, and then in northeast Washington — each home far from

civilization and lacking electricity and running water. Having born two sons, the couple eventually landed in Sisters near 1980, where Jack took up work as a carpenter. Jack soon parted ways with Shelley, and later married Kathy Russell. Together, Jack and Kathy started a produce and natural foods store called Apple Jack’s. The business would operate from around 19852000 in a building they constructed, which now houses Sisters Meat & Smokehouse. The couple also introduced two more sons to the family. Beyond the Apple Jack’s years, Jack operated a shortlived antique store, and did odd jobs around town. Hanging doors, laying irrigation pipe, and unclogging drains were all in the wheelhouse of this genuine Jack-of-all-trades. After an amicable separation from Kathy in 2003, he was struck by the travel bug and began embarking on regular road

trips and adventures abroad. The final years of Jack’s life were among his happiest. He lived a minimalistic life with his son and daughter-in-law, spending ample time with his youngest grandkids. Sipping his beloved tequila, Jack was always ready to lend a hand or an ear, and always had a story to tell. Jack is survived by his four sons, Jason, Jered, Cooper, and Benji; sister Sacha (Forrest) Friedrich; ex-wife and friend Kathy Nagel Hood; and his five loving grandchildren.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Jefferson County Forestland Meeting

There will be a Jefferson County Forestland Classification meeting on Monday, December 11 at 6 p.m. at the Camp Sherman Community Hall, 13025 FSRD 1419, Camp Sherman. Join by Zoom at https://odf.zoom. us/j/97349227583, Meeting ID: 973 4922 7583.

Community in Winter at Black Butte School

Black Butte School presents “Community in Winter,” an evening of two short plays performed by BBS K-8 students. Thursday, December 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Camp Sherman Community Hall. Admission is free. Call Black Butte School at 541-595-6203 for more info.

Pet Food Drive

The annual Furry Friends (FF) Pet Food drive is going on now and is held in conjunction with the Kiwanis and local fire department’s Spirit of Giving campaign. Donations of pet food can be dropped off at the FF office. Monetary donations are welcome and can be mailed to P.O. Box 1175, Sisters 97759 or made online at www. furryfriendsfoundation.org. For more info call 541-797-4023.

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Renaissance Sisters Holiday Performance

Enjoy the sounds of your favorite holiday tunes with recorders. While Renaissance music is the primary focus, the Renaissance Sisters have evolved into a more eclectic group that plays other genres, including Christmas, jazz, Irish, and even Latin American tangos. Wednesday, December 6 at 2 p.m. in the Sisters Library Meeting Room.

Sisters Jazz Choir Holiday Performance

Enjoy the harmonies of the Holidays with Sisters Jazz Choir. The Sisters Jazz Choir is an elite choir of 12 high school students auditioned out of the Sisters School District Choral Program. Saturday, December 9 at 11 a.m. in the Sisters Library Meeting Room.

Wreath-Making Workshop

Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 14 in the Sisters Library Meeting Room. Participants will have the opportunity to create one greenery wreath and a swag. Instructor will provide a variety of greens, cones, 14” hand-tie wreath rings, and wreath wire. Bringing a pair of pruning shears or heavy scissors is recommended. Registration is required at https:// www.deschuteslibrary.org/ calendar/adult.

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Wednesday, December 6 Renaissance Sisters Concert Sisters Library Meeting Room Thursday, December 7 Community in Winter at BBS Camp Sherman Community Hall Thursday, December 7 SHS Holiday Showcase Sisters High School Auditorium Friday & Sunday, December 8 & 10 Sisters High Desert Chorale Sisters Community Church Saturday, December 9 Sisters Jazz Choir Performance Sisters Library Meeting Room Monday, December 11 Jefferson Co. Forestland Meeting Camp Sherman Community Hall

Sisters High Desert Chorale Holiday Concert

Join the High Desert Chorale, under the direction of Irene Liden, for a concert of holiday songs, featuring the Sisters High Desert Bell Choir. Two shows will be held — Friday, December 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 10 at 2:30 p.m. — both at Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy.

STARS Seeks Dispatch Volunteers

While working from home, help STARS transport Sisters Country residents to nonemergency medical appointments. Needed: A computer, the ability to use online apps, and a telephone. Call 541-904-5545. STARS is an AFSC Action Team.

Free Weekly Meal Service

Family Kitchen hosts weekly togo hot meals on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. Visit www.FamilyKitchen.org.

Sisters Habitat Volunteers Needed

Now that the children are back in school, are you looking for something fun to do with your free time? Come volunteer with Sisters Habitat for Humanity! Call 541-549-1193 to get started.

Sunday School for Children

Church of the Transfiguration is now offering Sunday School for children, ages 5 to 12, regardless of church affiliation, during both Sunday worship services. Protestant/ecumenical service is at 8:30 a.m. and Episcopal service begins at 10:15 a.m. The church address is 121 Brooks Camp Rd. Sisters. For info call Margaret Doke at 541-588-2784.

Sisters French Club

For people interested in French culture and language, Sisters French Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Barn, 171 E. Main Ave. All levels are welcome. The next meeting will be August 7. For information, please visit Facebook @SistersFrenchClub.

SHS Holiday Showcase

Thursday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at Sisters High School Auditorium. Enjoy festive music from high school and middle school bands, choirs, and fiddle club, a special performance by Sisters Dance Academy, and more! Suggested donation: $5 per person. Info: rick.johnson@ ssd6.org or kayla.golka@ssd6.org.

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Sisters Garden Club has a Garden Journal that is available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books, The Gallimaufry, Three Sisters Floral, Flowers by Deanna, Home Styled, and Metamorphosis, all in Sisters. The 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. They make great gifts. Please call 971-246-0404 for questions.

Weekly Food Pantry

The Wellhouse Church hosts a weekly food pantry Thursdays at 3 p.m. at 222 N. Trinity Way. Both drive-through pick-up and shopping-style distribution are available. Call 541-549-4184 for information.

STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transport Patients

Help Sisters Country residents get to nonemergency medical appointments in Sisters, Redmond, and Bend. Attend a free two-hour training. Emails from STARS 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. STARS is an AFSC Action Team.

American Legion and VFW

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. All members invited to attend. Call Charles Wilson, 847-344-0498.

Celebrate Winter Solstice at the Sisters Labyrinth

Gather together with your community to honor the darkest time of the year and celebrate the returning of the light! The group will be walking the labyrinth so please wear warm clothing and bring a candle. Thursday, December 21 at 6 p.m. at the E. Portal (across from Les Schwab) on W. Hood Ave. For more info call 415-233-3243.

Making a Difference 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 livability in Sisters Country. Help the Family Friendly Restroom Team get their project (literally!) off the ground by going to www. agefriendlysisters.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.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony

On Saturday, December 16, at 9 a.m. there will be a ceremony hosted by local veteran groups at Village Green Park to honor the veterans buried in Camp Polk Pioneer Cemetery. The public is invited to attend to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. Info: email jmorrell@ bendbroadband.com.

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Central Oregon Federated Republican Meeting

COFRW (Central Oregon Federated Republican Women) meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. (registration) to 1 p.m. at Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes Golf Club in Sisters. Come learn from 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.

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For those 60+, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon offers a fun, no-cost social lunch every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. No reservations needed. No-cost Grab-N-Go lunches take place weekly on Wed. and Thurs., from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Call 541-797-9367.

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Roundabout

SISTERS Bill Bartlett Columnist

‘Eileen’ Thirty-three films were released in U.S. theaters December 1. The number may surprise you with all the talk of the Hollywood writer’s strike that went on for months. But these films, like nearly all, had been in the works for years. It takes that long from concept to financing to production to release for a movie to make it to the screen. One of the 33 is “Eileen,” which had its limited release in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles on December 1 and which will open “wide” Friday, December 8. The critically acclaimed film will be available in Dallas, Philadelphia, Miami, Portland, Seattle, Chicago — and Sisters. “Eileen” premiered January 21 at The Sundance Film Festival, a powerhouse launching pad for some of the world’s best-known movies. Normally an “indie” film (independent film produced outside the major film system) like this wouldn’t make it to Sisters on the first wide weekend. Sisters Movie House landed the film destined for success as Luke Goebel, the movie’s screenwriter, has deep roots in Sisters Country. Goebel actually cowrote the script with his

wife, Ottessa Moshfegh. It is based on her 2015 debut novel by the same name. The book “Eileen,” published by Penguin Press, won the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for debut fiction and was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize and the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award. The novel is available at Paulina Springs Books. Goebel will be on hand for the Sisters opening. That night’s solo 7:15 p.m. performance will be sold as Event Pricing, meaning $16 per ticket, which gets you the opportunity to meet and ask Goebel questions. I already got to talk with Goebel and the studio allowed me an advanced screening. After enduring the stinker “Napoleon,” the twohour, 38-minute awkward epic, Eileen was especially gratifying. Critics agree. The Gold Standard for movie ratings (for good or bad) is Rotten Tomatoes, where it scores an impressive 88 percent Tomatometer. I know. Who comes up with names like this? The Metacritic aggregator’s Metascore rating is 71, indicating a generally favorable impression. As word of mouth grows, so do the reviews from the highest echelons, including The New York Times, the Los Angles Times, Variety, and the major London dailies. The

Hollywood Reporter said: “Rippling with sly humor and a bold command of the tropes of classic Hitchcockian suspense, this is a twisty and beguiling original, led by contrasting but expertly synced performances from Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway.” You need to see it for yourself, and not take my word for it. Many of us in Sisters are old enough to remember Alfred Hitchcock films. The comparisons are apt. Goebel, who spent a major part of his youth at his family’s cabin near Tumalo, still has close family here and he visits often. He plans to stay through Christmas after the Sisters Movie House premiere. Home for Goebel and Moshfegh and their four dogs is Pasadena. I teased him that he has gone Hollywood, but he quickly retorted that as we were speaking he could look outside his window and know that at any second a bear, raccoon, or any manner of wildlife could saunter by. Definitely not Hollywood. “I think folks in Sisters will like ‘Eileen,’” he said. “The wintry scenes will resonate.” Set in 1964 Massachusetts, the film was actually shot in New Jersey. “It’s easier on the budget and many of the cast and crew live in New York,”

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Goebel said. Talking with Luke Goebel is like talking to almost anybody in Sisters. Relaxed. Grounded. Unassuming. Goebel’s mother, Liz Eiting, and his sister, Marie Salvidar, a Realtor, live here in town. His dad is still in Tumalo. Salvidar had this to say when we chatted Sunday: “He’s always been very creative from an early age. He acted in school plays and took lead in theater production. He was always writing, including poetry. We just

knew he would someday take that talent to a major level.” Drew Kaza, co-owner of Sisters Movie House, said that Salvidar was a big reason we will be on the front end of what looks like a film destined for bigger things. The Los Angles Times is already using “Oscar” in its 1,300word review. Goebel’s sister is a constant promoter of her brother’s works, which include books “Fourteen Stories, None of Them Are Yours” and “Boot of the Boot.”

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Artist publishes ‘Reflections of Jesus’ By Cody Rheault Correspondent

For most of his life he found meaning within perfection, whether at the yoke of a fighter jet or the stroke of a brush. But now Jim Horsley is seeking that less and instead finding meaning through art in a different way. After a year of deliberation and hard work he is displaying his journey to meaning within a new book, “Reflections of Jesus.” For most of his art career his work has largely centered around his military service and the Western way of life. He served 12 years in the United States Navy as an E-6 Intruder fighter pilot and would later serve two years within the ranks of the prestigious U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration team. In those ranks perfection was an art form as much as a demand, and the rules of precision aviation left no room for error. That eventually translated into his early art. When he began painting in 2010 his artwork largely consumed the realm of aviation and Western landscapes. But over the years the desire for finding meaning within his work prevailed. He began to find that by painting the homeless and his fellow veterans. He calls it “painting with a purpose.” Meaning, he believes, is held in the way of benefiting others and not the self. His artwork became a mode of blessing others and less about him. He came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1984 and his journey would eventually lead him to some his greatest work — painting the scenes of Jesus within the New Testament. He says of his earliest artwork, “Aircraft are linear and non-relational. They have no emotions other than creating

All of my compositions are compiled of prior thinking and thought, and I found a way to make it unique to me. I had to own it in my own mind. — Jim Horsley pride in what I’ve done.” Painting Jesus and his life strikes him at a different level, he says. The ensuing process was emotional and deepened his faith on many levels. In August 2022 he conceived the idea of depicting Jesus’ life in art. The following month he would begin the process of painting, but not without intense research and prayer. The paintings, he realized, had to be more than just visually appealing but accurate to the times and locations. “All of my compositions are compiled of prior thinking and thought, and I found a way to make it unique to me. I had to own it in my own mind,” he said. The process was a careful look at reality and truth. What was accurate for the time period? And what was the landscape like in and around Israel at the time? For example: The “Journey to Bethlehem” piece was a careful study of previous paintings and the study of what was real at that time. He included a map to depict the journey. Consideration of animals used was based on economic class; people, camels, and the desert are accurate based on the route from Nazareth to Bethlehem as described in Luke 2:1-5. The Wedding Miracle — where Jesus turned water into wine — has an accurate number of jars, style,

color, and size according to studies of that cultural era. Horsley gave careful thought and prayer to each scene he painted. He wasn’t looking for the Renaissance style or an unrealistic depiction of Jesus. He simply wants the truth to be known, as Jesus was. In the “Triumphal Entry” painting, Horsley referenced 48 historical images to ensure the most accurate depiction of what was described in Matthew 21. After studying the four Gospels and painting a total of 40 scenes over a year, Horsley has completed an 89-page book. Steve Stratos, a friend and pastor at Sisters Community Church, wrote commentary for each image that explains the biblical context depicted. “I’m not an artist,” Horsley said reflecting on his work. “I’m a journeyman painter. God put this on my heart not to be a perfectionist.” It’s his magnum opus, a journey to better understanding and what he hopes is an opportunity for others to learn more about Christ. “Art opens doors to conversation and that understanding,” he says. He has no desire to make a commercial enterprise from it, but to simply provide a window into better understanding of who Jesus says he is. Horsley hopes to extend the meaning of the book sales by donating all net proceeds to Faith Seeds Guatemala, a ministry funding the education of children in poor rural communities. There will be a special book release and meetand-greet on December 10, at 11:15 a.m. at Sisters Community Church. People may meet Horsley, see the paintings, and purchase a book. Books will also be available for purchase at www.jimhorsley.net.

WEDNESDAY • DECEMBER 6

Paulina Springs Books First Wednesday Open Mic Bring a poem, song, or short story to share — or come listen! 5 minutes per reader. 6:30 p.m. Info: PaulinaSpringsBooks.com.

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 7

Sisters High School Auditorium Holiday Showcase Enjoy festive music from high school and middle school bands, choirs, and fiddle club, a special performance by Sisters Dance Academy, and more! 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Info: rick.johnson@ssd6.org or kayla.golka@ssd6.org. Paulina Springs Books Film Release Celebration “The Outside Circle: A Movie of the Modern West” with filmmaker Craig Rullman plus live music by Mike Biggers, Lilli Worona, and Jim Cornelius. 6:30 p.m. More information at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com. Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

FRIDAY • DECEMBER 8

Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information call 541-549-6114. Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights 5 to 8 p.m. Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15 More information at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.

SATURDAY • DECEMBER 9

Campbell Gallery Open House featuring Jill Neal 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments and free Christmas print for all attendees. Inside Sisters Art Works at 204 W. Adams Ave. Info: info@jillnealgallery.com. Paulina Springs Books Game Night 5 to 9 p.m. Bring a game or play one of ours. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

SUNDAY • DECEMBER 10

The Belfry Live Music: Thunderstorm Artis 7 p.m. Soaring vocals meet dexterous, layered guitar and intimate storytelling. Presented by The Whippoorwill Presents. Tickets, $25, at www.bendticket.com. Preston Thompson Guitars Holiday Party Open House Celebrating the season and 10 years in business. Join us in the workshop to meet the crew and enjoy tasty treats and live music by Chris Luquette, Joel Chadd, Pete Kartsounes, and Skybound Blue. 4 to 7 p.m. 352 E. Main Ave. Info: christine@pktguitars.com. Sisters Community Church Book Release Meet and greet with artist Jim Horsley to celebrate the release of “Reflections of Jesus.” Original painting will be on display and books available for purchase, with net proceeds going to Faith Seeds Guatemala. 11:15 a.m. Info: www.jimhorsley.net. Paulina Springs Books Scrabble Club 11 a.m. Open to all. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 14 Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

FRIDAY • DECEMBER 15

Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights 5 to 8 p.m. Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15 More information at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com. Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

SATURDAY • DECEMBER 16

The Belfry Live Music: Jenny Don’t And The Spurs with Jeshua Marshall 7 p.m. Presented by The Whippoorwill Presents. Tickets, $20, at www.bendticket.com. Paulina Springs Books Game Night 5 to 9 p.m. Bring a game or play one of ours. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

SUNDAY • DECEMBER 17

Paulina Springs Books Scrabble Club 11 a.m. Open to all. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com. The Paper Place Visit with Santa 1 to 3 p.m. Share those last-minute wishes! Info: 541-549-7441.

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 21 Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

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This is the season when we remind ourselves of all we have to be

thankful for: the natural beauty

that surrounds us; the bonds of a strong

community; friends and family who bring us joy. We are also fortunate to live in a community of creative makers, who provide food, gifts, and experiences that offer real meaning and lasting value. Meet them here…

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In 2011 my husband and I helped Aberdeen Scottish Terrier Rescue, an Oregon-based rescue group. One day we were sent to Eugene to pick up two Scottie puppies. They had lived in a small cage, never getting out. Scared and underweight, they came home with us. One pup quickly went to Washington. We kept the other, naming him Bernie. Initially he was terrified of stepping outside. But soon he discovered the wonders of the world. Bernie’s fears created challenges. Below is his story. Bernieʼs First Christmas “Arf, arf,” said Bernie to the robin as it slipped just out of his reach. Bernie, a young, black Scottish terrier, spent the first six months of his life in a small cage. He never saw the sun or heard a bird sing. Then he was rescued! In his new home with two other rescued Scotties, Bernie learned about blue skies, bright sunshine, and many wondrous things. He saw that his new brother and sister Scotties, Harry and Lola, were very happy. “How can you sit there?” he asked Harry. “There are so many squirrels and birds to chase.” “I used to chase birds,” said Harry, “but they simply fly away.” Bernie thought Harry was silly. “Let’s dig,” Bernie said. And off he went to dig a big hole. One day Bernie’s new mommy hung three fancy stockings on the fireplace mantel. “What’s that?” Bernie asked Lola. “It’s almost Christmas,” said Lola. “Those stockings mean that good dogs get a lot of special toys and treats on Christmas morning.” “Good dogs?” asked Bernie. “What does it take to be a good dog?” “That’s easy,” said Lola. “Just don’t do things that get you in trouble.” Bernie stopped and thought. “Have I been a good dog? Has Mommy scolded me too many times?”

This was important. He had to think about this. Bernie thought about Smoki, the cat. He loved Smoki. It was fun chasing him up a tree or making him race for the fence. But Mommy would yell, “Bernie! Stop! Don’t you hurt that cat!” Would Mommy remember how many times he chased Smoki? Would that keep him from getting treats at Christmas? Bernie slipped outside to think some more. In the yard he saw that pesky gray squirrel he loved to chase. After the squirrel ran up the tree, Bernie would stand there and bark. Soon Mommy would come out and tell him to stop barking. But Bernie loved to bark. Chasing the squirrel up a tree and barking at it was fun! Would Mommy remember how many times he’d barked at the squirrel? Would that keep him from getting treats and toys? That night, Bernie quickly finished his dinner. Harry was still eating. Bernie rushed to Harry’s bowl, shoving him aside. “Oops!” Bernie thought, and he backed away. How many times had Mommy scolded Bernie for stealing Harry’s dinner? But Bernie was always hungry for more! Why couldn’t he have Harry’s food? “That is selfish,” Mommy would say. “You should be nice to Harry.” Would Mommy remember how many times Bernie had eaten the last of Harry’s dinner? After dinner Daddy always gave the Scotties twisted pork chews that were yummy. Bernie quickly ate his chew and lurked behind Lola, trying to steal her chew. “Oops, again!” Bernie thought. How many times had he taken Lola’s chew and then been scolded? Would Mommy remember? “This is looking bad,” thought Bernie. The “Bad Dog” list was getting long. Bernie headed to a favorite place, Mommy’s closet. Then he saw the slippers he had chewed. Mommy really scolded him for that.

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Now Bernie got really afraid. He knew Mommy would remember the slippers. Maybe he could hide them under the bed. Was he going to have any Christmas goodies at all? Bernie could hardly sleep. He kept thinking about Christmas. Would he get any of the good stuff? Bernie thought, “I wanna do what I wanna do. But I wanna be a good boy too!” Then Bernie ran out to the backyard. As he sat outside looking around, he saw the spot where Mommy’s herb garden had been. “Oh no!” thought Bernie, remembering the day Mommy cried. Digging is a Scottie’s favorite activity. Soon after Bernie came to live with his new family he found himself in the middle of wonderful smells and soft dirt. He was sure a critter was in the dirt. Dig, dig, dig. In no time he had a huge hole. “Look at what I’ve made,” he proudly thought. “A hole ten times bigger than me!” Then Mommy came outside. One look and she screamed. It was fall and her herb garden was ready to harvest. Every year she’d dry herbs and use them to make delicious dinners. But Bernie didn’t know that. The stuff just looked like weeds to him.

Mommy didn’t even look at Bernie. She just sat down and cried. Then she worked to save a few herbs. She never said anything to Bernie. But he knew he’d been a bad dog. And now he knew there wasn’t going to be a Christmas for Bernie. Bernie didn’t want to hear any more about Christmas. He loved his new home. He’d still get his pork chew every night. He’d still get to play outside and feel the wonderful sun on his back. “ F o r g e t Christmas!” he thought. “I don’t need anything more. I’ll just sit and watch Harry and Lola get their treats. Maybe Harry will share with me.” On Christmas morning Harry and Lola were excited. Nothing in the world was more important to Lola than treats. “Why are you so quiet this morning?” Mommy asked Bernie. “Do you think there is something wrong with him?” she asked Daddy. “This will cheer him up,” Daddy said as he brought down a stocking with Bernie’s name on it. It was filled with toys wrapped in Christmas paper, and oh, the smell of special treats! Bernie didn’t know what to do first, tear open a present or eat a treat. How did he get so lucky? Mommy looked at Daddy and they both looked at their new Scottie. Mommy said, “I know he’s been a little rascal. But he has a wonderful heart. Christmas is about love, and we love all our Scotties.” As the Scotties enjoyed their Christmas presents, Mommy looked at her stocking feet and asked Daddy, “Have you seen my slippers this morning?”

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Ken Merrill has established himself as one of Sisters’ premier artists. With over four decades at the wheel, throwing clay still fascinates and inspires the potter whose works adorn so many homes in Sisters Country. There is always new work at Canyon Creek Pottery, Merrill’s working studio tucked into a corner at 310 N. Cedar St. From bakeware to exquisite Raku work (watch live firing during 4th Friday Art Walks), from serving ware to bakeware to home and garden pottery, you can explore the full range of Merrill’s functional art. And if you haven’t found your favorite coffee mug yet, it’s waiting for you right there on the shelf. Merrill notes that it’s “lamp season,” a perfect time to find a beautiful lamp to read by while you enjoy coffee or tea from that favorite mug. It’s no wonder that for many, Canyon Creek Pottery is an annual gift tradition. Online shopping is now available, and Merrill’s work is also now featured at Bedouin in Sisters.

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He comes to Sisters each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to ride in the annual Christmas Parade. And there are sightings at other spots in Sisters Country too. In fact, intelligence reports predict that he will be at Black Butte Ranch on Saturday, December 17, when his reindeer drop him off at Lakeside Activity Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Who is that guy? C’mon — you know who that is — it’s Santa Claus! Y’know, the guy who is featured in countless songs, timeless poems, and about 4,000 TV commercials? He’s a major celebrity. And he’s got a surveillance program that must turn the National Security Agency, the CIA, the FBI all holly-green with envy: “He sees you when you’re sleeping/ He knows when you’re awake/He knows if you’ve been bad or good/So you’d better be good for goodness sake…” That beats sweeping up metadata by a North Pole mile. He had humbler roots, of course. The folkloric figure we know as Santa Claus started out as a third-century Roman Bishop in Anatolia (modern Turkey). The St. Nicholas Center reports that, “Obeying Jesus’ words to ‘sell what you own and give the money to the poor,’ Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known

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throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships. “Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves, and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day, December 6th (December 19 on the Julian Calendar).”

Mackenzie Creek Mercantile You can put check marks by just about every name on your Christmas list with just one visit to Mackenzie Creek Mercantile. The log-cabin-style shop on the corner of Cascade Avenue and Oak Street is like a local-sized department store — only a whole lot more warm and welcoming. There’s something for everybody, from the whimsical to the practical, from wildly popular goofy socks to outdoor gear. Now that the snow is flying, you’ll really appreciate the large selection of winter hats, heated vests, fleece-lined leggings, and other cozy and rugged outdoor clothing. If you’re venturing out into the woods for a Christmas tree or for a bit of skiing or snowshoeing, you’ll want get your winter kit in order in the outdoor gear section. There’s also a selection of chargers that can keep your vital cell phone communications up and running when you’re out and about and in the cold. And, incidentally, all of these items make fantastic stocking stuffers for your outdoor enthusiast!

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A “spa day” at Radiant Day Spa holds out the promise of the immediate benefits of self-care — improved physical well-being, stress relief, enhanced mindfulness — all wrapped up in one experience. You can give the gift of a treatment at Radiant Day Spa through an e-gift card, or you can shop Éminence products online — but here’s a secret: A spa day is a gift you should really give yourself. Holidays are better with Radiant. The whole experience is built around centering on you. Operating by appointment ensures that the focus stays on you. “Our passion is personalizing your experience,” says proprietress Marianne Kennedy. “We want to create an environment where you feel like it’s your spa.” Everybody wants to look and feel their best in this season, and there is no better way to experience the joy of this time than to celebrate yourself. With a range of treatments from massage to facials and much more, Radiant Day Spa makes that easy and enjoyable.

The historical St. Nicholas became a figure of folklore as Christianity spread across Western Europe, picking up characteristics of pagan figures like Odin (long white beard, travel across the night sky, etc.) A few hundred years ago, somebody in Holland ran the name St. Nicholas through Google Translator into Dutch and ended up with Sinterklass. Predictably, when anybody used Siri on their iPhone, “she” heard Sinterklass as “Santa Claus” and there you go. That’s the story, anyway. Santa Claus has a close cousin in England called Father Christmas. Flamboyant dresser, that guy. Drinks a bit. Santa Claus as we know him in America dates from 1822, when Clement Clarke Moore, a professor at an Episcopal seminary in New York, wrote “A Visit from St. Nicholas,”

which we know better as “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The poem gave Santa his sleigh and reindeer and that elfish twinkle in the eye. He was, however, a little fellow, with a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. But hey, this is America — bigger is better. Now he’s, well, let’s just say, “generously proportioned.” Must be all the cookies… Civil War-era cartoonist Thomas Nast put Santa at the North Pole in a workshop, building toys for nice children who were listed in a big book. Santa’s red-and-white uniform wasn’t a fixed feature till the turn of the 20th century — before that he wore all kinds of different colors. Today, we know a great deal about Santa Claus, yet there are still many unexplained aspects to the phenomenon. The exact location of his workshop has not been determined, nor are the physics of how he manages to deliver all those gifts internationally in one night (even using time zones and the International Date Line to stretch his hours) well understood by scientists. Not to mention how he is able to appear in different places in the Sisters Country at the same time. Some things are best left mysterious. For more information on the origins of the iconic elf visit www.unmuseum.org/santa.htm and http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/ who-is-st-nicholas.

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There’s a reason that Bedouin is a traditional stop on the holiday caravan trail. This beloved Sisters store has a wide range of gift ideas for just about anybody on your list. You can come in and find exactly what you’re looking for — but this is a store that really rewards browsing. It’s like a treasure hunt; there’s a thrill in unexpectedly discovering just the right gift for someone who appreciates real beauty. Aesthetic value is there in everything Bedouin offers — but it’s not just about looking nice. “I try to find things that people can use,” says owner Harmony Thomas. “There’s a practicality to the gifts.” There are gifts for women and for men — you’re sure to find the right thing for even the most challenging people on your list. Harmony has owned Bedouin for the past five years, and every year she and her staff work to streamline their offerings to provide just what locals want. Liverpool denim has been a huge success, and they’re always bringing in new jewelry artists. Sisters’ own Canyon Creek Pottery is now available at Bedouin.

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’Tis the season for candy. Santa simply must stuff those stockings with the sweet stuff, right? And Santa knows where to get his candy in Sisters — at Candy Corral. This is the place where locals and visitors alike know they can find just about any kind of candy they can think of. But shopping at Candy Corral is more than just stumbling upon a treasure trove of good stuff. The customer service here is top-notch, which makes exploring the bins a fun experience for everybody. A wide selection, great, personable service, and a fair price have brought Candy Corral great reviews from customers. That also reflects the community spirit of owner Tony Atkinson, who has a simple message for Sisters: “In the midst of the holiday season, we are beyond grateful to the Sisters community! Many thanks for your support and encouragement! Laugh lots, smile more, we all need it!”

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to the woods and the fudge stop on the way home.” Chase Redford of Bend said, “Hard to say what’s more important to the kids — the tree or the stop at Sno Cap.” “I can’t imagine going through Sisters with our four kids and getting away without a stop at the Candy Corral,” said Meredith Colgan, also from Bend. “And that means I get to stop at the chocolate shop,” she said, referencing High Desert Chocolates on Cascade Avenue. Her husband, Marshall, planned to pop into Dixie’s for a look at their shirts, claiming not to have a sweet tooth. The story repeats itself hundreds of times throughout the holiday period as savvy tree hunters scour our forest for more desirable trees, like cedars and balsams. And before or after, usually the latter, frequently celebrating their finds in local watering holes. Both Sisters food courts — Eurosports and The Barn — often have rows of vehicles donned with cut trees lined along their perimeters as scores of tree hunters slake their thirst and fill their tummies. Most tree-baggers are seated outside near propane fire tables or heaters, oblivious to the winter weather. Christmas tree hunting can turn into an adventure (see story page 1). Those going

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This year more than 2,000 tree permits will be issued by the Forest Service’s District Ranger office in Sisters. Add to that another 1,000-plus for permits purchased online at recreation.gov, and Sisters will benefit by more than 10,000 persons hunting trees in our nearby woods. Each permit generally has four persons attached to it; usually families with young children. The permits, only $5, are a drop in the bucket to the agency’s annual revenue budget, which includes permits for gathering pine cones, mushrooms, and firewood. It is the thousands and thousands of dollars these hunters also spend in our local eateries and shops that make it noteworthy. Take for example the two families from Bend The Nugget caught up with at Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies on East Hood. Trees bagged, the nine in the group spent close to $200 last Saturday with sandwiches, chips, and drinks. All over town from the day after Thanksgiving to a few days before Christmas, dozens of cars and trucks with trees strapped down can be found parked in front of stores and restaurants. “It’s tradition. You just don’t go get a tree,” explained Carly Moses from Redmond. “There’s the hot chocolate stop on the way

Summer seems a long way off, but it will soon enough be July — which means time for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show to celebrate their 49th year. This spectacular event is one of the institutions that make Sisters Sisters — and they rely on community support to make it all happen. And providing that support is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. You can honor a favorite quilter this year by making a donation in their name. Give the gift of Friend of the Show status — for yourself or for someone on your Christmas list who loves the art of quilting. Friend of the Show membership includes: An exclusive invite to the SOQS kick-off event in spring; early-access tickets to events and programs; priority seating at events; and more. It’s a gift that brings joy and value to the receiver — and pays it forward to one of Sisters’ most beloved events. Even Santa Claus can’t come up with something more festive than that.

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The SweetEasy Co., serving BJ’s old-fashioned ice cream for over 40 years, welcomes everyone to come in and see all the goodies they have been creating. Their barista will be happy to whip up your favorite espresso drink, including eggnog latte, caramel macchiato, or even a peppermint candy cane milkshake! They bake every morning and have six to eight different cookies, scones, and muffins, along with seasonal surprises. Now that the cold weather is here, it’s the perfect place to warm up inside and enjoy watching the snow fall, holiday shoppers stroll, or stop in after your family outing. They have sweets to delight everyone from your littlest darling to grandma and grandpa. Their chocolatiers are busier than ever making chocolate turtles, fudge, and homemade marshmallow rocky road to go with their hot cocoa, apple cider, caramel corn, and old-fashioned candy and truffles. They are open until 8 p.m. daily with everything you need to make your holiday season the sweetest ever.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Stopping for lunch in Sisters is part of the Christmas-tree-hunting tradition for many families.

above the snow line often add to the joy with various winter activities like snowshoeing, tubing, sledding, and skijoring. Of course there are the ubiquitous bonfires and s’mores making to complete the outing. “We’ve come to Sisters for more than 20 years to get our tree,” said Willy Olson from Powell Butte. “There’s just something special about it all. Soon our kids will be on their own and they already say they’ll keep the Sisters tradition alive when they raise their kids,” he added. The rules for taking a tree from the Deschutes National Forest are few and clear. The tree must not exceed 12 feet. Trees always look smaller in the forest than on a retail lot, particularly if found in snow. Many a hunter has cut what they thought was a sixor seven-foot tree only to find it was too big to fit on the roof of their car. Only take a tree that is within 20 feet of another tree. Do not cut trees within 150 feet of state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds,

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and other developed areas. Do not take trees from designated wilderness areas. Rangers say that some hunters mistakenly think that they first get the tree, and then stop by to get the permit. You must have the permit in advance and it must be attached to the tree during transport. Another occasional issue rangers say is hunters mistaking private land as public. Privately owned land is intermingled with public land and they can be difficult to distinguish without a map or good sense of location. In general, pines can be found on flatter ground at lower elevations. Firs and cedars are found at higher elevations. With five- to six-foot cut trees retailing for $90 in Redmond, a $5 tree from the forest is a real bargain. “Your $5 tree comes with $100 of family fun,” reckoned Adam Switzer as his two daughters, 4 and 7, took turns with the saw on Green Ridge, their first time cutting the tree.

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Stitchin’ Post is one of Sisters’ legendary shops — a craft center that has inspired generations of fabric artists. The shop really shines at this time of year. The whole back wall is given over to an Employee Boutique, featuring the work of the many folks who work at Stichin’ Post in part because they are artists themselves. “That’s really special because there’s all kinds of cool things,” says owner Valori Wells. Enjoy holiday-themed in-store demos on Thursdays at 11 a.m. Learn a craft, then purchase the parts and kits to make it. There are unique gift items, including block-printed kitchen towels and all kinds of gifts for quilters and knitters. A gift certificate allows your artist to explore on their own. And gift certificates can also be used toward fees for classes. Classes are currently underway, with new ones to come in January, as Stitchin’ Post carries on its longstanding mission to educate artists at every phase of their journey.

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community – and I’m excited to see where we can go in the coming months and years.” C4C board president Sarah McDougall told The Nugget, “When it came time to hire a permanent executive director, because of his successes with C4C this year, we offered Kellen first chance at going through our hiring process. We’re thrilled that Kellen accepted the permanent position. The plan is to continue growing our programs with intention, meanwhile solidifying behind-thescenes operations. “Klein, his wife, and two young children (ages 6 and 3) made the move from Portland to Sisters after several visits during the pandemic, when they made some serendipitous connections with locals. They bought a house in ClearPine at the northwest corner of Sisters. They believe Sisters is a great place to raise kids and build community. Klein’s earlier C4C board membership and his stint as interim director, as well as extensive previous work experience with corporate mediation, matchmaking, and relationship building among diverse interests, make him a perfect fit for the organization’s leadership. He is skilled at forging common ground and collaboration between corporations, nonprofits, investors, and other key changemakers. As the only paid staff member of C4C, the vast majority of the organizational responsibilities will be his. Klein explained, “I’ll be handling all day-to-day operations — program development and implementation, event planning and facilitation, community engagement, fundraising, finances, impact measurement, marketing and communications, etc. I’ll also be working hand-in-hand with our board of directors

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diverse slate of future leaders for the community, wellpositioned to serve on City Council, advisory boards, and in other local organizational leadership positions. Community members should see more announcements and recruitment ramp-up in early 2024. The “Banner Project” is being relaunched, which will celebrate Sisters High School’s graduating seniors on photo banners hung from light posts downtown. This project started during the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person celebrations were more difficult, but was curtailed last year. Since then, C4C has heard from a lot of people who missed this annual celebration of hometown pride, so they are partnering with some parent volunteers to bring it back. More broadly, C4C is exploring ways to facilitate relationship building and dialog among a wider array of community members. Klein said, “We can’t come together to solve hard problems if we aren’t already in relationship with one another. Social connection is a core human need, and we want to ensure that our programs are helping everyone feel like they belong and can thrive in Sisters Country. So, we’re brainstorming ways to diversify our events lineup, explain our partnerships with other community organizations, and increase program accessibility by offering child

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by and for the citizens of this community. So if you have ideas to make this a better community for all who live, work, and play here, we’d love to hear from you. Send your feedback to hello@ citizens4community.com.” Everyone is invited to come together for a free, family-friendly holiday singalong on Thursday, December 21, to serenade local seniors at The Lodge in Sisters (411 E. Carpenter Ln.) from 4 to 4:45 p.m. then head over to The Barn for more carols and cocoa from 5 to 6 p.m. More details are available at www.citizens 4community.com/events.

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excitedly called the rescuers. Turns out this fellow was Tucker, who looked mostly like a black lab. However, Tucker (9) had a companion, a younger dog — a lab/ pit mix around 2 years old, named Bruno — who was also missing. Both dogs had been with their owners the previous day on a Christmas tree hunt when they ran off. After a frantic search the duo’s owners gave up for the night. But they didn’t give up hope. They printed up signs and posted them around town, worried that the pair might be lost to the elements or a pack of coyotes. When they heard that a second dog was missing, without a moment’s hesitancy the posse of a dozen kids, aged 6 to 9, organized a search and fanned out calling for the dog. Around 20

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in the number of venues this year. To eliminate travel between sets, the festival will take place on a single stage at the Three Creeks production facility on Barclay Drive. The venue is set up “festival style,” with no tents or seating provided; ticket holders will be encouraged to bring tarps, blankets, and low festival chairs. Early bird and advancepriced weekend passes will be available at an increased cost once the holiday tickets have sold out. Single-day tickets will be available for purchase sometime in April 2024, once the performance schedule is announced. Additional information can be found at www. bigponderoo.com. Follow @ BigPonderoo on Instagram for festival updates and lineup information.

minutes later a shout went out: “I found him! I found him!” And within minutes the furry pals were reunited and delivered to their anxious and grateful humans. Jason Ellison, deputy fire chief at Black Butte Ranch, one of the dads on the trip, told The Nugget, “The kids were determined to find the dog. They weren’t going home until they did. You’ve never seen such a bunch of happy faces.” While all ended well, it’s a good reminder that if your pets have a tendency to take off in the woods be sure they have tags with whom to call if found. And, consider the ultimate value of keeping them on a lead. This story could just as easily have gone the other way. Each year, approximately 10 million pets are lost in the United States, and millions of those end up in the nation’s animal shelters. Tragically, only 15 percent of dogs and two percent of cats in shelters without ID tags or microchips are reunited with their owners.

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Presley Adelt Presley Adelt believes in taking full advantage of all the opportunities presented to students at Sisters High School. She’s student body president, an IEE intern, and competes on the alpine ski team and on the tennis team. In the classroom, she takes on challenging advanced classes inclluding AP art and literature. She highlights her experience in IEE. “Going on the raft trip was one of the most fun experiences in my life,” she said. Part of her drive is to maximize the time she has here at Sisters High School, but it’s in her nature to get involved. “I also just like to build relationships with my teachers and other students,” she said. Presley prizes those relationships, which she thinks are different than what students might have in other schools. “They (teachers) treat you like a friend, almost, rather than just a student,” she said. “So I feel that we build really good relationships between students and staff.” She has always been interested in women’s health, and plans to pursue a degree in nursing, with an eye toward becoming a midwife. This quote by James M. Barrie reminds me of Presley: “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” She truly spreads happiness and joy no matter where she is or what she is doing. With a selfless attitude and a genuine heart, she makes

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the world a better place. I feel like it is not only an honor to know and teach her, but it is a gift. She is insightful, honest, funny, and enthusiastic. Presley is the kind of person who makes others feel valued and shows that we should all appreciate life and all it has to offer. She has a sweet presence here at SHS and will certainly be missed! — Samra Spear Presley is a delightful human being! She is hardworking and thoughtful and encouraging. She can be counted on to step in and fill a need when she sees it, stay positive even when things get tough, and to give her best and make the best of the challenges life offers. She has a wonderful spirit about her and has definitely made SHS a better place. She is one of those people you are just glad you know. She will be a gift to wherever she finds herself next. — Jami Lyn Weber Presley Adelt demonstrates the true spirit of an Outlaw. She is outgoing, generous, and kind to everyone. Presley shines in the classroom, on the slopes and the courts, and out in the field with IEE. She is both hardworking and fun. Her leadership with student government has had an enormous impact on our high school community in so many ways. You can see her leading cheers at the football game, out helping seniors paint their parking spaces, and emceeing the SHS Pageant. Presley’s positive energy is infectious. This award is so well-deserved. Way to go, Presley! — Gail Greaney Presley’s kindness and inclusive nature drive so many of her actions! She deeply cares for her community and it shows in her commitment to making Sisters High School a welcoming and

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The joy of outdoor education By Charlotte Seymour Columnist

At Sisters Middle School we have an outstanding outdoor science program called ECoS (Earth, Community and Self). It is offered to eighth graders and consists of five overnight, unforgettable expeditions and a few other amazing day trips. Some of the opportunities provided in ECoS include backpacking, building a snow cave, surfing, rock climbing, tree climbing, repelling, and much more. Mike Geison is the founder of ECoS and this is now his ninth year running it with his partner, Rob Jensen. Many other people also help out with ECoS, including high school senior interns. This year the interns are myself, Brooke Blakelock, and Juhree Kizziar. Back in the 2019-2020 school year, the three of us were in the ECoS class, but because of COVID, it got cut short. Our class only got to go on three of the overnight expeditions and two-day trips. Last spring, Geison emailed everyone from our past ECoS class and asked if anyone was interested in interning for the 2023-2024 school year. Brooke, Juhree, and I all share similar passions and we knew we had to immediately jump on the

opportunity. We thought that this would be the perfect chance not only to become better mentors but also to live out the rest of ECoS that we missed because of COVID. So far, we have gone on two expeditions with the class and have had an absolute blast. Back in September we went on the “Belknap Expedition,” which consists of camping at Lava Camp Lake, hiking Belknap Crater, rappelling into Little Belknap Crater, and a handful of other adventures. Throughout the expedition I got to know each of the kids as we hiked, cooked dinner, shared stories around the campfire, and Brooke and I taught them how to poop in the woods. We also attended the “Strawberries Expedition” in October, which was a threeday backpacking trip through the Strawberry Mountains. On this trip Brooke, Juhree, and I each had our own group of about eight students and an adult leader. My adult leader was Amber Tollerud, and although inclement weather made the trip challenging, by the end of it all everyone had a huge smile across their face. Considering our daily life, interning takes up our fourth and fifth period class, so in total Brooke, Juhree, and I are at the middle school for

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Wolves: It’s all in the family

By Wendy von Kalinowski Columnist

The topic of wolves is extremely controversial, and they are often seen as either good or bad. But no species is good or bad, as it’s only we humans who classify their behavior as acceptable or not. Like any hotly debated issue, the more we understand and find similarities and commonalities, the more we can find acceptance — and in the case of the wolf, coexist. With wolves now taking up residence in Central Oregon and dispersing through Jefferson, and Deschutes counties, this is a great time to look closer at what we have in common. Both humans and wolves are top predators. Humans have multiple options to find food: hunting with stateof-the-art weaponry and all-terrain vehicles, hobby farms or ranches — or we can just go buy it. The wolf has its keenly developed sense for prey vulnerability, very strong jaws, the ability to run for miles, and, hopefully, its pack mates to help in coordinated hunts. Wildlife biologists document wolves as poor hunters, with very low success rates; it is a fine line between life or death for them. Additionally, wolves, like humans, are very territorial and will fight to the death to defend their

boundaries against other wolves. Hence, most wolf mortalities come from their own kind. Humans, as we know, also fight our own territorial wars. Yet the single greatest similarity between humans and wolves is the value we hold for our family unit and the devotion and sacrifices we make for our families. Yes, a wolf is as devoted to his/her family as you or I. Wolves mate for life, only seeking out a new mate if theirs is killed. A wolf pack is a cooperative and socially dynamic unit with each member serving specific roles. Led foremost by the breeding female and her mate (formerly called the alpha female/male), wolves will only mate once a year, producing an average litter of four to six pups in midApril. Generally, a “pack” consists of a breeding pair that has had offspring for multiple years within a designated area. However, that does not mean that all pups survive. Survival success depends upon many factors: the size of the pack, prey availability, disease, predators, age of the breeding female, humancaused mortality and, most specifically, the contribution of pack members. Like human families, wolf packs are made up of different members: the breeding pair or parents, yearlings or older siblings,

aunts or uncles, and, in some packs, unrelated adults. All of these individuals have a responsibility to the pack and to their pups. In fact, without ancillary pack members, there is only a 30 to 60 percent chance of pups surviving their first year. The first six weeks are critical. Newborn pups are born blind, deaf, and unable to thermoregulate. They are completely dependent upon their mom for survival and she must rely equally on her pack for food and protection, unable to leave the den except for brief trips to eliminate or to access water. Every human mom knows the challenges of a newborn (juggling family needs with her own) and appreciates the support of her partner and other family members. The more helping hands the better. When a pack loses a contributing member, it puts the new family at greater risk. Earlier this year, the White River Pack of three near Mt. Hood lost its yearling from a car incident, and it is believed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) that this

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They also initiate games such as chase and tugof-war. Researchers in Yellowstone National Park have observed that even the most formidable alpha male will allow rambunctious pups to attack, dog pile him, or pull his ears and tail until a restrained nip or meaningful growl is deserved. When older and at rendezvous sites, pups may go on little adventures with their sitter to practice hunting rodents while the other adult members go on more serious hunts. Life can be short for a wolf, averaging three to five years, so learning quickly how to survive is first and foremost and the family pack is key. Like our family counterparts, wolf families thrive and survive best together as a unified, cohesive unit. From their first howl, wolves learn it’s all in the family, and for the family.

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school kids. Kathy Campbell is a former professor at the University of Oregon and, since retiring in Sisters, has enjoyed volunteering for many organizations and keeps returning to Heart for Hope. “Every trip is an opportunity to continue the education and work with kids we’ve seen before, and the kids are wonderful and so happy to be with us during the clinics,” said Campbell. Dr. Spomer sees Heart for Hope’s work as an essential aspect of everyday life in the villages in Honduras. His goal is to bring hygiene practices and dental care to every child of grade school age he can, to reinforce good practices early in their development. “We love the work and are continuing more projects such as building homes for single women raising families; that’s one thing we started doing more this year,” said Spomer. “It is such a privilege to serve these underserved communities there, and to travel there and raise money is such a reward and is so much fun. I’ve met some great people through the organization, and our partners in Honduras, like Dr. Gloria and her team, are the nicest people,” said Campbell. “We always say when we arrive again that we are home in Honduras; it is like a family.” Dr. Gloria, one of the Honduran dentists, is a pediatric dentist and works closely with Dr. Spomer and the volunteers. This past year, Sisters volunteers and Heart for Hope took two trips, one in June and one in November, to the Honduran villages to continue seeing kids and educate them on dental hygiene practices. Dr. Tom Rheuben, a

well-known Sisters dentist, took the trip in June and spent his days seeing 30-60 kids daily. He described seeing kids walking to school with Coca-Cola bottles. “That’s almost all you see there because it’s so readily available and cheap due to big money from CocaCola to sell their product where sugar cane grows. Drinking that much sugar without proper dental care is rotting these kids’ teeth and is a huge health crisis there,” he said. Rheuben described seeing decay and rot in almost every single child. Most of the decay and rot were in the primary teeth (or baby teeth), but he is hopeful that these kids can save their permanent teeth through continuing visits and education. Rheuben has always wanted to be able to travel and make a difference, especially in a poor country like Honduras. “To see beautiful kids’ smiling faces just fills your heart, and what we’re doing is just a drop in the bucket in a country like that, but to see their smiles makes it all worth it,” said Rheuben. “The November brigade patients brought the total number of youngsters treated in 2023 to 2,783 in 10 locations. We know that this dental care improves their overall health, self-esteem, and educational achievement — all made possible when a child’s teeth are healthy, clean, and pain-free,” said Campbell. Dr. Spomer brings volunteers along to help set up the clinics in the villages, usually in an open-area entertaining room. They bring dental chairs, lights, tools, and whatever else is needed to turn it into a full dental clinic. Volunteers help set up and tear down clinics, sterilize instruments, and set up areas for the dentists to treat each child. “We would fill an entire 25-foot truck with dental equipment, and it was a major undertaking to unload

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teeth.” If you are interested in volunteering to go to Honduras with Heart for Hope, you don’t have to be medically trained or know any Spanish, although a

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A High Desert Museum visitor enjoys the exhibition “Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan,” which is open through February 11, 2024. Winter Nights visitors will have the opportunity to see this National Geographic exhibition.

Museum offers Winter Nights events Days are shorter, and the air is colder — winter is coming! Every Thursday in December, the High Desert Museum will host fun and festive Winter Nights events — offering participants a break from their busy work weeks with unique evenings out. For Winter Nights the Museum will remain open until 7:30 p.m., with seasonal themes as well as a chance to experience new exhibitions and activities for all ages. In addition, the Museum presently has two new exhibitions — “Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan” and “Endangered in the High Desert” — and will open a third one on Saturday, December 9, “Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species: From the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation.” • December 7: Welcome to Winter — The first Winter Nights event will feature speedy rounds of Museum trivia. Several rounds will be played, and prizes will be won. Alongside trivia, Museum visitors may enjoy beverage tastings from local vendors and a dinner or a treat at the Rimrock Café. Silver Sage Trading will also be open, offering holiday discounts to all and complimentary gift wrapping. Cookie decorating and storytelling for kids will also be happening all evening long. • December 14: College Night — Students with college identification will receive free admission! For this Winter Nights event the Museum encourages all visitors to come dressed in their best vintage snow-wear. The evening will feature speedy rounds of Museum bingo,

more regional beverage tastings, cookie decorating, and storytelling. Silver Sage Trading – with holiday discounts and gift wrapping – and the Rimrock Café will also be open throughout the evening. • December 21: Exploring Endangered Species — Bring the family to explore “ Wo l v e s : P h o t o g r a p h y by Ronan Donovan,” “Endangered in the High Desert,” and “Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species.” The exhibition will showcase the pop art icon’s complete Endangered Species series (1983), as well as select works from Warhol’s Skull series, Vanishing Animals series, and one of Warhol’s iconic Marilyn Monroe works. To learn more, visit: highdesertmuseum.org/ warhol. Like the previous nights, there will be beverage tastings alongside an exhibitthemed scavenger hunt that ends with an art project. • December 28: By the Fireside – This will be an opportunity to get the entire family out of the house — in pajamas. During the final Winter Nights of the season the Museum will host a pajama party with family portraits, cozy stories, sugar cookie decorating, and more craft beverage tastings. Admission for Winter Nights is $10 general admission and $6 for ages 3-12. Ages two and under and Museum members are free. Visitors who arrive earlier in the day may stay for Winter Nights without paying additional admission. The outdoor exhibits are closed during Winter Nights. Regular winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ALL advertising in this newspaper is 102 Commercial Rentals subject to the Fair Housing Act MINI STORAGE which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or Sisters Rental discrimination based on race, color, 331 W. Barclay Drive religion, sex, handicap, familial 541-549-9631 status or national origin, or an Sizes 5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor intention to make any such RV parking. 7-day access. preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes Computerized security gate. children under the age of 18 living Moving boxes & supplies. with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing STORAGE WITH BENEFITS custody of children under 18. • 8 x 20 dry box This newspaper will not knowingly • Fenced yard, RV & trailers accept any advertising for real estate • In-town, gated, 24-7 which is in violation of the law. Our EWDevcoLLC@gmail.com readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this 103 Residential Rentals newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of *** HOLIDAY SPECIAL *** discrimination call HUD toll-free at 2 months free with 14-month The toll-free 1-800-669-9777. lease. 1051 Cascade Ave. telephone number for the hearing Rent $2,850.00 monthly with impaired is 1-800-927-9275. lease. Deposit $3,300.00. Pet on CLASSIFIED RATES COST: $2 per line for first insertion, approval plus deposit/pet rent. $1.50 per line for each additional New laminate flooring in main insertion to 9th week, $1 per line 10th week and beyond (identical living, dining, kitchen, laundry, ad/consecutive weeks). Also included and 1/2 bath. New stainless steel in The Nugget online classifieds at no appliances, range, microwave, additional charge. There is a dishwasher, and refrigerator. Allminimum $5 charge for any new paint interior. This spacious classified. First line = approx. 20-25 home has the perfect layout, characters, each additional line = master suite on main floor, 1/2 approx. 25-30 characters. Letters, spaces, numbers and punctuation = 1 bath and laundry on main floor, 3 character. Any ad copy changes will spacious vaulted ceiling be charged at the first-time insertion bedrooms, and full bath upstairs, rate of $2 per line. Standard with abundant storage closets. abbreviations allowed with the approval of The Nugget classified Two-car garage with off-street department. NOTE: Legal notices parking, walk to town, school, placed in the Public Notice section south end of Sisters. Available are charged at the display advertising now. Attached ADU rented out, rate. separate entrance, over garage. DEADLINE: MONDAY, noon preceding WED. publication. North West Property PLACEMENT & PAYMENT: Management, please call Office, 442 E. Main Ave. Phone, 541-548-7368 for touring. 541-549-9941 or place online at www.nwp.management for NuggetNews.com. Payment is due upon placement. VISA & details. MasterCard accepted. Billing Fully Furnished Rentals. available for continuously run Short-term, minimum 30 nights. classified ads, after prepayment of Low fall/winter rates. first four (4) weeks and upon approval of account application. 503-730-0150 CATEGORIES: 101 Real Estate 102 Commercial Rentals 103 Residential Rentals 104 Vacation Rentals 106 Real Estate Wanted 107 Rentals Wanted CASCADE HOME & 200 Business Opportunities PROPERTY RENTALS 201 For Sale Monthly Rentals throughout 202 Firewood 203 Recreation Equipment Sisters Country. 204 Arts & Antiques 541-549-0792 205 Garage & Estate Sales Property management 206 Lost & Found for second homes. 207 The Holidays 301 Vehicles CascadeHomeRentals.com 302 Recreational Vehicles PONDEROSA PROPERTIES 401 Horses –Monthly Rentals Available– 402 Livestock Call Debbie at 541-549-2002 403 Pets 500 Services Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: 501 Computer Services PonderosaProperties.com 502 Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters 503 Appliance Repair & Refinish Ponderosa Properties LLC 504 Handyman 505 Auto Repair 600 Tree Service & Forestry 104 Vacation Rentals 601 Construction Downtown Vacation Rentals 602 Plumbing & Electric Popular 1 and 2 Bedroom 603 Excavations & Trucking SistersVacationRentals.net 604 Heating & Cooling 605 Painting Great pricing. 503-730-0150 606 Landscaping & Yard Maint. ~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ 701 Domestic Services Private Central OR vac. rentals, 702 Sewing Property Management Services 703 Child Care 704 Events & Event Services 541-977-9898 801 Classes & Training www.SistersVacation.com 802 Help Wanted THE NUGGET 803 Work Wanted 901 Wanted NEWSPAPER 902 Personals C L A S S I F I E D S!! 999 Public Notice

They're at NuggetNews.com ~ Uploaded every Tuesday afternoon at no extra charge! Call 541-549-9941 Deadline for classified is Monday by noon

202 Firewood

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

205 Garage & Estate Sales

Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions! Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806 Sharie 541-771-1150 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 Sisters Car Connection da#3919 SistersCarConnection.com CUSTOM CAR GARAGES HEATED, INSULATED 541-419-2502

401 Horses

ALFALFA TRITICALE ORCHARD GRASS HAY New crop. No rain. Barn stored. 3-tie bales. $230-$390/ton. Hwy. 126 & Cline Falls. 541-280-1895

500 Services

GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE “A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871 • DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279

Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction, yard debris. You Call – We Haul! 541-719-8475 SMALL Engine REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers Sisters Rental 331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631 Authorized service center for Stihl, Honda, Ariens/Gravely, Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki Engines

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. HAVE A BUSINESS TO PROMOTE? SERVICE TO PROVIDE? Advertise in The Nugget!

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 Oregontechpro.com

502 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

GORDON’S LAST TOUCH Cleaning Specialists for CARPETS, WINDOWS & UPHOLSTERY Member Better Business Bureau • Bonded & Insured • Serving Central Oregon Since 1980 Call 541-549-3008 M & J CARPET CLEANING Area rugs, upholstery, tile & dryer-vent cleaning. Established & family-owned since 1986. 541-549-9090

504 Handyman

JONES UPGRADES LLC Home Repairs & Remodeling Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Fences, Sheds & more. Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 Local resident • CCB #201650 Andersen's Almost Anything Handyman services, small home repairs, RV repairs, hauling, cleaning, etc. CCB 235396 541-728-7253 call or text

600 Tree Service & Forestry

TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT TREE SERVICES: tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, brush mowing, Firewise compliance. — Certified Arborist — Nate Goodwin 541-771-4825 Online at: timberstandimprovement.net CCB#190496 • ISA #PN7987A

Sisters Tree Care, LLC Tree preservation, Pruning, Removals & Storm Damage Brad Bartholomew ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444 LOLO TREE WORKS Tree Services: Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Tree Services. ISA Certified Arborist Owner / Operator: Erin Carpenter lolotreeworks.com Call / Text: 503-367-5638 Email: erin@lolotreeworks.com CCB #240912 4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts! – TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP – Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal. – FOREST MANAGEMENT – Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects! Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003 ** Free Estimates ** Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-815-2342 4brostrees.com Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB-215057

601 Construction

Lara’s Construction LLC. CCB#223701 Offering masonry work, fireplaces, interior & exterior stone/brick-work, build barbecues, and all types of masonry. Give us a call for a free estimate 541-350-3218 CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 www.CenigasMasonry.com

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 Earthwood Timberframes • Design & shop fabrication • Recycled fir and pine beams • Mantels and accent timbers • Sawmill/woodshop services EWDevCoLLC@gmail.com SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC. General Contractor Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels, Cabin Renovations Since ’74 A “Hands-On” Builder Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016 To speak to Spurge personally, call 541-815-0523

541-390-1206 beavercreeklog@yahoo.com Log repairs, log railing, log accent, log siding, etc. CCB #235303 Insurance & Bond

Custom Homes • Additions Residential Building Projects Serving Sisters area since 1976 Strictly Quality CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 541-280-9764 John Pierce jpierce@bendbroadband.com PERENNIAL BUILDING LLC Local | Quality | Experienced www@perennialbuilding.com 541-728-3180 | CCB #226794

Pat Burke LOCALLY OWNED CRAFTSMAN BUILT CCB: 288388 • 541-588-2062 www.sistersfencecompany.com

From Ground to Finish Accurate and Efficient 541-604-5169 CCB#233074

Uncompromising quality. Local and personal. You can trust me. All projects: From new construction to those little projects you don't seem to get to. My team of local subcontractors and I will get it done right, fair, and pain-free so you can make your spouse happy. Call Jared 503-949-9719

C L A S S I F I E D S 604 Heating & Cooling

Construction & Renovation Custom Residential Projects All Phases • CCB #148365 541-420-8448

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

605 Painting

Custom Homes Additions - Remodels Residential Building Projects Becke William Pierce CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384 Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com

602 Plumbing & Electric

Ridgeline Electric, LLC Serving all of Central Oregon • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Service 541-588-3088 • CCB #234821 SWEENEY PLUMBING, INC. “Quality and Reliability” Repairs • Remodeling • New Construction • Water Heaters 541-549-4349 Residential and Commercial Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587 HAVE A SERVICE TO PROVIDE? Place your ad in The Nugget

603 Excavation & Trucking BANR Enterprises, LLC Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls Residential & Commercial CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 www.BANR.net ROBINSON & OWEN Heavy Construction, Inc. All your excavation needs *General excavation *Site Preparation *Sub-Divisions *Road Building *Sewer and Water Systems *Underground Utilities *Grading *Sand-Gravel-Rock Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #124327 541-549-1848 Full Service Excavation

Free On-site Visit & Estimate Tewaltandsonsexcavation@gmail .com 541-549-1472 • CCB #76888 Drainfield • Minor & Major Septic Repair • All Septic Needs/Design & Install General Excavation • Site Preparation • Rock & Stump Removal • Pond & Driveway Construction Preparation • Building Demolition Trucking • Deliver Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Boulders, Water • Dump Trucks, Transfer Trucks, Belly • The Whole 9 Yards or 24 Whatever You Want!

~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Refurbishing Decks CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com EMPIRE PAINTING Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining CCB#180042 541-613-1530 • Geoff Houk METOLIUS PAINTING LLC Meticulous, Affordable Interior & Exterior 541-280-7040 • CCB# 238067 UPLOADED EVERY TUESDAY! The Nugget Newspaper C L A S S I F I E D S are at www.NuggetNews.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance

All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740

Complete landscape construction, fencing, irrigation installation & design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, debris cleanups, fertility & water conservation management, excavation. CCB #188594 • LCB #9264 www.vohslandscaping.com 541-515-8462 J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, gutters, thatching, aerating, irrigation. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com

Alpine Landscape Maintenance Fall yard cleanup and landscape maintenance. Text/Call Paul 541.485.2837 alpine.landscapes@icloud.com

– All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing. Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122

701 Domestic Services

BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 I & I Crystal Cleaning, LLC Specializing in Commercial, Residential & Vacation Rentals. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 541-977-1051 House Cleaning Sisters & Black Butte Free Consult 503-750-3033 Organizing, decluttering, downsizing, moveouts Fast working/honest/$20 hr. 541-588-4186.

704 Events & Event Services

CENTRAL OREGON'S LARGEST GUN & KNIFE SHOW! Dec. 9 & 10. Saturday, 9-5 • Sunday, 9-3 Deschutes County Expo Center ADMISSION: General $10; Military/Vets $8; 2-day pass $16; Children under 12 are free. For info call 503-363-9564 WesKnodelGunShows.com

802 Help Wanted

PT/FT Server: starting at $16.50 + Tips. Cook: starting at $17.50 + Tips. Apply/bring resume in person to Sno Cap, 380 W. Cascade. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? Check out the Help Wanted ads NEED ASSISTANCE? Advertise in the Classifieds Call 541-549-9941

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