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Sisters educators earn prestigious awards

By Lilli Worona Correspondent

A pair of arts educators from Sisters are set to receive awards from the Oregon Arts Education Association (OAEA).

The OAEA accepts nominations for arts teachers across the state, and then models their professional awards program after the National Art Education Association’s standards. The goal of these honors is to recognize exemplary art teachers, increase public awareness about the importance of arts education, and to enhance professional opportunities for educators.

The first Sisters nominee for the award is Paige Catalina, art teacher at Sisters Elementary School for the past four years. Catalina, who was raised in Bend, became passionate about art in high school and continued to follow her passion with a dual degree in education and studio art at California

Lutheran University. She has furthered her studies through C-GEO (Center for Geography Education Oregon) in conjunction with Portland State University to

learn more about the intersection of geography and art through place-based learning. Catalina attests that it is Sisters School District’s support of arts education that has

ODOT yard spared by special legislation

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

The Oregon Senate passed a transportation funding package September 29 written to raise $4.3 billion over the next decade and rescind layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Locally, that means that the Sisters maintenance yard off Highway 126, which had been on the chopping block, will stay in operation.

The package was approved a month after lawmakers began the special session to consider Gov. Tina Kotek’s proposal. The session was delayed twice to allow Sen. Chris Gorsek, D-Gresham, to recover from back surgery complications.

The transportation package passed in the Oregon House on September 1.

As a result of passage, motorists will pay an additional six cents per gallon fuel tax effective January 1, a 15 percent increase to the current 40 cent

cost. But a long list of fee increases, some quite steep, are included in the legislation, and some have already ignited howls from drivers.

In addition to the six cents per gallon increase, under HB3991 base registration and title fees will go up by $42 and $132, respectively. Electric vehicles will have an additional $30 registration fee plus a road usage charge program to

be phased in beginning in 2027. Revenue from those increases will be divided, with ODOT receiving half, 30 percent going to counties, and 20% to cities.

The increases are expected to generate $4.3 billion over the next decade.

When the regular session ended in June with no increase in ODOT funding,

opened the door for her realtime success with students.

“One of the highlights of working at Sisters Elementary School is how unique it is. It’s one of the

only, if not the only, public elementary schools in Central Oregon with a full-time, dedicated art teacher. This role

Infrastructure projects underway in Sisters

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Heavy equipment and intermittent street closures continue to be present around Sisters as work crews endeavor to get major infrastructure work completed before winter sets in.

Curb and island work

under the auspices of Oregon Department of Transportation progresses on West Cascade Avenue at the same time a Cascade entry to the Woodlands is created. The West Side Sewer Pump project, a $2 millionplus undertaking, has stilted

Burning season returns to Sisters

Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, along with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (COFCA) and our local, state, and federal partners, agreed to collectively open debris burning on Wednesday, October 1.

Residents are strongly encouraged to contact their local fire protection agencies

for additional burning information and regulations.

The City of Sisters does not allow yard debris burning at any time during the year, and certain homeowner’s associations may have further restrictions in place. In addition, most

Road cinders are ready to go for winter at the Sisters ODOT maintenance yard.

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

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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.

Trail building

To the Editor:

I am responding to Mr. Tenant’s letter of August 20 concerning the nature trail between Highway 242 and the elementary/middle schools.

While the general public may think that grabbing a rake and scraping away some organic debris is all that it takes to build a trail, there are in fact many considerations that need to be properly “weighed.”

Like a house, a durable trail that will stand up to use and abuse requires a solid foundation, not one of sand and dust. Durable trail foundations are costly, heavy, and difficult to place evenly over long distances without immediate road access, compact motorized equipment or an army of laborers. Motorized equipment, suitable for transporting many tons of trail aggregate comes with a minimum width — typically about five feet. The serpentine trail laid out by the students required equipment to make abrupt turns which if you

know anything about equipment and trailers, widens the footprint.

There are no sections of the proposed trail that are currently complete. The 2.5-inchthick, half-million pound, three-quarter-minus aggregate foundation has only been set in place — awaiting funding, volunteer recovery, compaction, and another half-million pound phase II trail mix topping. Trail mix topping is a finer, highly compatible aggregate, which when mixed with 2.5 percent bentonite clay binder can provide a firm, durable trail surface — as demonstrated by both the Tollgateto-Sisters High School, and Whychus Creek Overlook accessible trails.

Why is this 3,250-foot section of the nature trail being done this way rather than a “quick” organic debris raking? To make it durable and accessible for those who must use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Some trails cannot be feasibly made accessible due to difficult terrain. But when the terrain is favorable, do we

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Riding the roundabout for more than 8 seconds

By Gary Hickmann Guest Columnist

Who would have thought choosing a piece of art for a roundabout could get so controversial? When I first heard about the bull and rider I actually thought it was a pretty nice sculpture with a decent piece of Sisters history. If it had been chosen during that first round of contestants it would not have bothered me one way or the other.

Things have changed.

A little history. I have lived in the Sisters area for more than 50 years. Forty three years not far from the rodeo grounds. Six years now in Sisters. More than 50 years in central Oregon. I used to love the rodeo. We had horses at one time and I loved to ride. I loved taking my kids as they were growing up to the rodeo. It was a great event in a great facility with the most beautiful mountainous background. I always tried to hide it but I never could make it through the opening ceremony of the rodeo without my eyes watering up. Now I have grandkids growing up out at the old place near the rodeo grounds and I will never forget the time my wife and I took our grandson to the rodeo for his first time. But I had not bought my tickets in advance. (There was a time you could do that and still get in.) Unfortunately the tickets were all sold out. So we walked with our grandson, who was probably about four years old, around the rodeo stands hoping I could at least let him get a peak at the action inside. We made our way towards the back gate and were straining our necks trying to see things with my grandson on my shoulders. After doing this for several minutes the cowboy manning the back gate said, “are you guys trying to get in?”

grounds I was quite disappointed. Not everyone in our community supports a pathological liar, narcissist, and convicted felon for our president. In fact, I don’t think the rancher and cowboy Ronald Reagan would have wanted that either. I didn’t think the flag was appropriate for something that represents our town. I am well aware of the Lane Frost and Red Rock story. I have great admiration for the abilities and careers of both; although in truth I probably was rooting slightly more in favor of the bull. And the piece of art representing this story is still a great sculpture no matter the outcome of the roundabout. I also, usually, have a great admiration for those who donate funds to help a community anonymously thinking their intention is not to give credit to themselves. However, more than anything, I admire fairness.

The reason originally given for not excepting this sculpture for the roundabout was excessive cost; perhaps among other reasons. That is when the anonymous donor stepped in. To be a fair process things need to be quite equal. If all of the original artists submissions could have had this higher cost to compete with, who knows what they might have proposed? We can’t know. So if this anonymous donor really wants to do right by the community in this process, they should offer this amount on any art project chosen for this roundabout. That amount, on top of whatever amount offered by the city and/ or ODOT, should be the design limitation to give our city the best piece of art for the roundabout. That would be a true civic-minded generous anonymous donor.

I said “yes, but the tickets are all sold out.” The big cowboy with the big cowboy hat opened the gate and said, “Get that boy in here!”

I will be forever grateful. (And yes, I owe you Sisters Rodeo!) But even before then I always did like cowboys. OK, I will admit, I always liked cowgirls too.

I don’t go to the rodeo anymore. After seeing the Trump flag flying high in a tree for months on the “community” rodeo

As to the process of choosing I liked Jim Cornelius’ idea of an independent commission, separate from city council, to do the choosing. I see two problems with it; one is choosing anyone on this commission who cannot be accused of bias. No matter what choice is made. The second problem is the suggestion of “robust public input.” I believe that part may be what has got us in

The turning of the seasons brought the first light snowfall to the Sisters last week.

PHOTO BY KRIS KRISTOVICH

Starry Nights returns with Keb’ Mo’

The Sisters Starry Nights Concert Series returns with “An Evening with Keb’ Mo’” on Saturday, April 11. Keb’ Mo’ will make his way to Sisters High School as part of his 2026 Solo Tour, marking the third time that this iconic artist has headlined the concert series, after his past performances in 2008 and 2013. Like all Sisters Starry Nights artists, Keb’ Mo’ is generously donating his time in support of the Sisters Schools Foundation.

“An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ will showcase this fivetime Grammy-winning artist as he takes the audience on a journey through his signature blend of folk, Americana, blues, and soulful pop music. His joyful stage presence and warm humor elevate the experience, and will make it

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an evening to remember. Proceeds from Sisters Starry Nights events support the work of the Sisters Schools Foundation, which generates and distributes financial resources to enrich, supplement, and enhance education opportunities for all students.

The evening kicks off with the Sisters Starry Nights Pre-Party in the lobby starting at 5:30 p.m. It will include performances by students from the Sisters schools music programs, appetizers prepared by the Sisters High School Culinary Arts students, and a Silent Auction featuring travel, sports, and musical items. The Keb’ Mo’ concert will begin at 7 p.m., with an opening set by Nashville singer-songwriter and Keb’ Mo’ band member Casey Wasner, accompanied

by renowned Nashville keyboardist Tim Lauer, who has performed at many past Starry Nights shows over the years.

Sisters Starry Nights was created in 1997 when state education funding for Oregon public schools was in crisis and districts faced major budget cuts. Sisters parents, teachers, school staff members, business leaders, and other volunteers came together to create the Sisters Starry Nights Concert Series as a benefit for the Sisters Schools Foundation, which distributes the funds raised to classroom programs and cocurricular activities at Sisters Elementary, Middle ,and High School. Past performers have included Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Vince

Shaping the future of aging in Sisters

Aging, like death and taxes, is inevitable. How best to meet the needs of an aging population is especially pressing in Sisters Country, where residents are about 10 years older than the statewide median.

A group of local volunteers (SOS Serving Our Seniors) is exploring challenges and options for those who are planning to remain in their homes in Sisters Country as they age.

Whether you consider yourself elderly, are elderly but don’t feel that way, or you are a family member/friend/ caregiver, Sisters Country needs to hear your concerns about aging in Sisters. What

services do you or might you need? Who will help you when the time comes? This is an opportunity to express your needs regarding services for seniors in Sisters Country.

Four community listening sessions have initially been planned. Each one is expected to last about an hour. The first one will be held at The Lodge for residents, immediately followed by one for staff and family. The three other listening sessions are planned for October 22 and 29, 5 to 6 p.m., and October 29, 10 to 11 a.m., all at Paulina

Nonprofit organization Citizens4Community (C4C) recently launched a convenient list of spaces around Sisters that can be used or rented for gatherings, meetings, public and private events.

Executive Director Kellen Klein said the idea arose from the organization’s community builders meetings and “broader networking with the nonprofit ecosystem here in town.

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

Al -Anon

Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 541- 610-73 83

Alcoholics Anonymous

Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • Tuesday, noon, Big Book study, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • Wednesday, 7 a.m.,G entlemen’s meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • Thursday, noon, Sober Sisters Women’s meet ing, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transf iguration • Fr iday, noon, Step & Tradition meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 541- 54 8- 04 40 Saturday, 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transf iguration • Sunday, 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Transf iguration Central Oregon Fly Tyer s Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelef ly@msn.c om Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) Sisters Chapter meets monthly for a meeting, group bike ride, or event. Contact sistersrep@c otamtb.c om for info

Ci tizens4Communit y Communit y Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday of ever y mont h, 10 to 11:3 0 a.m. Visit citizens 4c ommunity.c om for location

Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch In -person communit y dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab -and -go lunch Tues Wed. Thurs. 12:3 0 to 1 p.m. Sisters Communit y Church 541- 48 0-18 43 East of the Cascades Quilt Guild

4th Wed. (September-June), Stitchin’

Post All are welc ome. 541- 549- 60 61

Go Fi sh Fishing Group 3rd Monday 7 p.m., Sisters Communit y Church 541-771-2211

Hear twarmers (f leec e blanketmaker s) 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Communit y Church Materials provided 541- 40 8- 8505

Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 541- 668 -1755

Living Well With Dementia Sister s Care Partner Suppor t Group. 2nd & 4th Weds 1-2:30 p.m. Sisters Librar y Communit y Room. 541- 58 8- 05 47

Mili tary Parent s of Sister s Meetings are held quarterly; please call 541-38 8- 9013

Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters Chapter meets Wednesda ys, 11:3 0 a.m., Takoda’s Rest aurant. 541- 549- 6469

Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4t h Saturday 10 a.m., meet ing by Zoom. 503- 93 0- 6158

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

Sisters Area Woodworker s First Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-231-18 97

Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:3 0 p.m. at Sisters Communit y Church Email sister sbridge2021@gmail.com.

Sisters Caregi ver Support Group 2nd & 4th Weds., 1-2:30 p.m. Sisters Librar y Communit y Room. 541- 58 8- 05 47 (M eets with Living Well With Dementia Sisters)

Sisters Garden Club For mont hly meetings visit: SistersGardenClu b.com.

Sisters Habitat for Humani ty Board of Director s 4t h Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

Location information: 541- 549-1193

Sisters Kiwani s 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:3 0 a.m. to 1 p.m., at SPRD in Sisters. 541- 632- 3663

Sisters Parent Teacher Communit y 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sister s Elementary School Commons. 917-219- 8298

Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Noon to 1 p.m., at SPRD 541-76 0- 5645

Sisters Veterans no -host lunch, Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Rest aurant. All veterans welc ome, 541-241- 6563

Sisters Trails Alliance Board Meetings take place ever y other month, 5 p.m. In -person or zoom. Cont act: info@sisterstrails.org

Three Sister s Irrigation District Board of Director s Meets 2nd Tuesday, 10 a.m., TSID Of fice 541- 903- 4050

Three Sister s Lions Club 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Spoons Rest aurant. 541- 419-1279

VF W Post 8138 and American Legion Po st 86 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Pine Meadow Village Clubhouse, 59 6 W Jefferson Ave. 541-241- 6563

“Folks would often look to us as a clearinghouse for information, including things like, ‘Where can I hold an event?’ This goes back to before we had our own venue.”

Tailoring advice for every inquiry eventually seemed like a time-consuming process. C4C decided to make an online resource for everyone to access.

Volunteer Emily Stukel and Klein called spaces and venues around town and

SCHOOLS

Black Bu tt e School Board of Director s 3rd Tuesday, 9 a.m. Black Butte School. 541- 59 5- 6203

Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday mont hly, Sisters School District Administration Building. See schedule at www.ssd 6. org. 541- 549- 8521 x5 002.

CITY & PARKS

Sisters Ci ty Council 2nd & 4t h Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall 541- 549- 6022

Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Director s 2nd & 4t h Tues., 4 p.m., Coff ield Center 541- 549-20 91

Sisters Planning Commission

3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall 541- 549- 6022

FIRE &

POLICE

Black Bu tt e Ranch Po lice Dept Board of Director s Meets mont hly. 541- 59 5-2191 for time & date

Black Bu tt e Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thurs., 9 a.m., BB R Fire Station. 541- 59 5-2288

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Keb’ Mo’ will return to Sisters for a Sisters Starry Nights performance in support of the work of the Sisters Schools Foundation.

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By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

Outlaws power past Creswell for on gridiron

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Sisters Outlaws football squad came alive in the second half to defeat the Creswell Bulldogs 35-21 on Friday night, October 3, spoiling the Bulldogs’ homefield advantage to notch the road victory.

Creswell struck first and scored on their opening drive to take a quick 7-0 lead. But the momentum shifted when Kayden Morris picked off a Creswell pass and returned it to the Bulldogs’ four-yard line. One play later, Ethan Eby ran it in up the right side for the score. Joseph Derksen’s PAT tied the game 7-7.

The Outlaws’ defense continued to apply pressure. Late in the first quarter, a bad snap on a Creswell punt forced the Bulldogs’ kicker to boot the ball out of the back of the endzone, resulting in a safety. Sisters took the 9-7 lead to end the quarter.

The remainder of the first half turned into a defensive battle, with both teams trading stops and keeping the scoreboard unchanged heading into the break.

The third quarter belonged entirely to the Outlaws, who put together three scoring drives for 20 unanswered points. Sisters opened the half with a quick-hitting screen to Ace Chew for 28 yards up the left sideline. Eby followed with a hard nine-yard run off the right side, then broke loose on an inside trap for 15 more. Atom Fetteroff added a one-yard end-around reception before Eby capped the drive with a 15-yard touchdown run. Trent Gordon’s PAT made it 16-7.

Sisters struck again

on their next possession. Starting at midfield, Hunter Bronson rushed for six yards, then found Tabor Garcia across the middle for a 15-yard gain to the Creswell 30. Bronson and Eby each added runs to move the ball to the 12, and Bronson connected with Garcia again — this time for a 12-yard TD strike. Gordon’s kick extended the lead to 23-7.

The Outlaws’ defense came up big once more, stuffed Creswell on their fourth down attempt, and the Outlaws got the ball back on Creswell’s 26-yard line. Sisters scored on their first play of the drive when Bronson connected with Fetteroff on the end around pass for the 26-yard TD. The PAT failed but the Outlaws went up 29-7.

Coach Hayden Hudson said, “A mix of Fetteroff’s speed and great downfield blocking by Eby made the big play happen.”

The Outlaws’ final touchdown of the night came in the fourth quarter. Highlights of the drive included a pass to Garcia for 20 yards, and a pass to Kayden Morris for 15 yards, which set up first and goal from the one-yard line. Eby took the direct snap up the middle for his third TD of the night. The PAT was blocked, but Sisters held a commanding 36-7 lead early in the fourth.

Creswell managed to find the end zone twice in the final quarter, but the outcome was never in doubt as the Outlaws closed out the 35-21 victory. Several younger players saw the field late in the fourth, including an entire ‘young buck’ freshman/sophomore defensive unit and secondstring offensive players. Will Cohen took the final victory

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formation snap to seal the game.

Offensively, Bronson went 11-14 for 128 yards. Eby rushed 16 times for 100 yards and three touchdowns, and Garcia had three receptions for 41 yards and one touchdown. Fetteroff had two receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown, Chew two receptions for 35 yards, and Morris three receptions for 20 yards.

On defense, tackles were spread out between Tyler Johnson (four), Eby, Parker Larrabee, and Jace Owens (two each) and one each from Morris, Bennit Hayes, and Gordon. Morris, Gordon and Joel Vogt each had an interception, and Garcia and Eby both recorded quarterback sacks.

Coach Hudson praised his team’s resilience and

second-half execution.

“The first half was tough for us,” said Hudson. “We made some simple mistakes that ended any momentum we were finding on the field, but the defense played great and kept us in the game. At halftime I reminded the guys to trust their technique and their teammates. The offense came out and played up to their standard and started moving the ball with some voracity. The defense played amazing all night long and kept Creswell’s strong run game in check, and we came away with three turnovers.”

Hudson added “I’m very proud of the way the guys continued to play, even without immediate success, and found a way to come together, settle down, and start playing Outlaw football.”

The Outlaws will face

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 • 2 PM

OREGON COUNTRY: Territory and Statehood, the First Decades

Local historian, Jim Barnett, will share revelations and recollections about the formation of the Oregon Territory after the Treaty of 1846 and the ﬁrst decades of Statehood. We’ll learn about the “Whitman Massacre,” the splitting off of Washington territory, our unique constitutional heritage, and the formation of the Warm Springs Reservation. Jim Barnett

Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. Tickets are $10 at the Door (Free to TSHS members) 2 p.m. , doors open at 1 p.m. Seating is ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served. Questions? Call 541-610-6323.

Madras at home on Friday, October 10.

Hunter Bronson hands the ball off to Ethan Eby during the Outlaws 35-21 victory at Creswell.

PHOTO BY JOSEPH GORDON

Outlaws second at Regis Invitational

The Outlaws cross country girls team had another strong performance at the Stayton/Regis Invitational on Thursday, October 2, placing second among nine complete teams, just four points behind 4A Stayton 56-60.

Brooke Duey (20:32) and Josie Ryan (21:26) placed third and sixth respectively to lead the Outlaws team, but equally important was the tight placing of Althea Crabtree (22:44), Naomi Bennette (22:55) and Sofia Clark (23:21) as the next three scorers.

“Another great team effort by the girls,” said coach Charlie Kanzig, who missed the meet due to illness. “I am very pleased with how they are running so consistently.”

The boys team finished ninth among 21 teams in their first meet getting a team score. Freshman Caden Warner ran another personal best of 17:53 to place fifteenth as the first Outlaw across the line. Ben Hayner (19:08), Zach Kemp (19:23), Jaxxon Saunders (21:44), and Landon Kirkpatrick (22:03) completed the scoring for the team.

“We are getting better week by week with our young inexperienced team and are working toward further improvement in the weeks ahead,” said Kanzig.

The Outlaws have a long break before hosting a meet at Pole Creek Ranch on Thursday October 16.

“Having a break from meets will give us a good stretch of high quality training,” said Kanzig.

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Boys soccer wraps up week with shutout

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws started their week with a 0-4 loss on the road at Creswell on Tuesday, September 30, but two days later bounced back with a 5-0 shutout at home against East Linn Christian.

On a rainy Thursday afternoon in Sisters, the Outlaws delivered a dominant firsthalf performance to blank visiting East Linn Christian.

Sisters didn’t waste any time setting the tone. In the fourth minute, Alex Nieto threaded a beautiful pass to Nick Palmer, who buried the opening goal. From there, the home side controlled the midfield, keeping constant pressure on East Linn and moving the ball with precision and selflessness.

Their sharp play paid off again in the 26th minute when Felix Montanez assisted Mason Dahl for a clean tap-in to make it 2-0.

Four minutes later, Nieto picked up his second assist of the match, this time setting up Jasper Jensen for another goal. Just a minute later, Cooper Jacobs delivered a perfect ball to Montanez, who slotted it into the back of the net.

Before the halftime whistle, Dahl turned provider, and found Palmer for his second goal, giving Sisters a commanding 5-0 lead at the break.

Coach Jeff Husmann said the team showed noticeable improvement from their previous outing.

“It was nice to get some playing time for guys who don’t usually see it,” Husmann said. “I really do like how the boys are coming together and are motivated to beat tough teams.”

While Husmann noted he was “a bit disappointed” with the quality of play in the second half, he highlighted the efforts of goalkeeper Joseph Derksen and freshman Cormac Lichvarcik.

“That second half was less than stellar, but we got

the win,” he said.

Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, the Outlaws knew they would have a tough battle against the skilled and well-coached Bulldogs, who boast several dangerous offensive threats.

“Our strategy was to try and neutralize their play development through the midfield and shut down their strong offensive attack,” said Husmann.

The plan worked well early on. The Outlaws controlled possession through the midfield in the first half and kept Creswell’s attack largely in check. They also

created several promising opportunities in the final third, but couldn’t quite find the back of the net. The teams battled fairly even until just before halftime, when the Bulldogs managed to poke in a goal to take a 1-0 lead into the break.

The Outlaws came out strong to start the second half, generated some momentum and a few chances. But then a missed offside call gave Creswell an opening, and they capitalized to make it 2-0.

“That seemed to take the wind out of our sails,” Husmann said. “We stopped communicating as a unit, and they began to expose some of our fatigued players.”

Creswell added two more goals as the half went on, sealing the defeat for the Outlaws.

Goalkeeper Derksen stayed busy all match, and turned in a gritty performance despite the score line.

“Though the boys were disappointed in the loss, they are motivated to make the necessary improvements as we move ahead,” Husmann added.

The Outlaws are currently 2-1 in league and 5-2 overall. They will look to carry their great first half performance against East Linn Christian into their next match at Elmira on Tuesday, October 7. They will play at home against Central Linn on Thursday.

HALlOWEeN EXtRAVAGANzA! Fri., Oct. 31 • 7 p.m. Da vid Jacobs-Str ain & The Crunk Mt. Bo ys Swampy

“I sort-of tripped into being a writer. Many moons ago, when I lived in hectic Los Angeles, a friend asked me to fix a manuscript, and that was the start of a journey of seven books, film work along with a zillion other writing assignments. And now, living in this one-of-a kind, beautiful writer-friendly place of Sisters, I have, also, a terrific job at a great place known as Sisters Athletic Club, where health, life and the Sisters community is celebrated in a million special ways.”

— Eileen Chambers, Sisters Athletic Club Employee and Writer

Jesse Polachek battles for the ball against the Creswell Bulldogs. PHOTO PROVIDED

Outlaws turn in back-to-back sweeps

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws volleyball squad swept the visiting Pleasant Hill Billies in straight sets, 25-16, 25-11, and 25-19 on Monday, September 29, fueled by strong serving runs, aggressive hitting, and solid defense across the board. Two days later they hit the road, and came home with an emphatic sweep over the Harrisburg Eagles with scores of 25-17, 25-16, and 25-9. The victory over the Eagles closed out the first half of league play with the Outlaws remaining undefeated.

In Tuesday’s action against the Billies, Emma Long took the service line and delivered a six-point run that pushed the Outlaws to an 11-3 lead in the opening set. Later, Paityn Cotner added a fourpoint serving run that featured back-to-back kills from Audrey Sybesma and another kill from Maici Cotner, which stretched the lead to 22-9. A string of unforced errors allowed the Billies to creep back in, but Sisters held on to secure the first set.

Coach Mahryahna Callegari noted, “We took on their chaos and it caused us to go downhill because we stopped running our play.”

The second set was all Outlaws, as the team dominated from start to finish with kills coming from every hitter, and aces at the service line from Long and Alli Fogerty.

Sisters faced some servereceive struggles in the

final set, but the front row responded by consistently putting balls away. Malia Hernandez sparked the momentum with an early fivepoint service run that included two aces, and Fogerty added a five-point run late in the set to give Sisters a 23-15 advantage. The Outlaws closed it out and won by six. Sybesma tallied seven powerful kills in the third set alone to help seal the match.

Sybesma finished the night with 14 kills, while Hernandez added nine. Defensively, the Outlaws were rock solid — Hernandez led with 21 digs, Maici Cotner tallied 17, and Fogerty recorded 15. Brooke Lindsay contributed three blocks, and both Hernandez and Fogerty notched two aces. Paityn Cotner dished out 31 assists.

“Overall, we were more disciplined and more aggressive,” Callegari said. “Our heart is what’s getting us wins because the girls embody the mentality of one family, and they want it more for each other than they do for themselves.”

Three days later against Harrisburg, the opening set was a defensive battle, with both teams digging deep and keeping the score tight. The score was tied eight times, the last at 12-12. From there, the Outlaws took control.

Maici Cotner closed out the set with a five-point serving run that included an ace and two powerful kills — one each from Hernandez and Lindsay — that sealed the win.

Callegari told The Nugget, “We started out a bit slow, trying to find some energy, but once we settled in, we found our rhythm.”

The second set featured several long, hard-fought rallies that the Outlaws consistently won, showing their grit and conditioning. Sybesma powered down five big kills, Hernandez added four, and Maici Cotner delivered backto-back aces from the service line.

“The long rallies we won were a testament to their conditioning and their heart to win,” said Callegari.

The Outlaws dominated the third and final set from the opening whistle, leading the entire way. Maici Cotner stepped up again with another five-point serving run midway though the set, including three aces and a big kill from Hernandez. The final two points came from a thunderous kill by Sybesma followed by an ace from Hernandez to secure the victory.

Hernandez finished the match with 10 kills, Sybesma tallied nine, and Lindsay added eight. Fogerty led the defense with 17 digs, followed by Hernandez who had

12. Paityn Cotner dished out 31 assists and sister Maici served up five aces on the night. Shanitah Few put up two big blocks in the match. Libero Fogerty and outside hitter/defensive specialist Maici Cotner shared their thoughts on the win with The Nugget.

Fogerty said, “I think winning this game proved to our team and to others just how far we can make it, not just in league, but in the playoffs as well.”

Maici Cotner added, “I thought we played really well as a team. Our middles and outsides were clicking with Paityn, and we consistently

kept the ball in play. We were also strong at the service line which helped us keep the momentum going.”

“I thought they were basically perfect tonight, including front and back row,” Callegari said. “Paityn had a great night both on defense and setting. Everyone was aggressive on both offensive and defense. Overall, I thought they played outstanding.”

With the win, the Outlaws climbed to No. 4 in the state ranking. They remain perfect in league at 5-0 and boast a 13-3 overall record as they head into the second half of

The Outlaws have moved into fourth place in state rankings.

PHOTO BY RONGI YOST

Obituaries

Robert Paul Temple

July 11, 1944 – September 24, 2025

Robert Paul Temple was born on July 11, 1944, to Paul and Moreem Temple in Pasadena, California. He was dearly loved and a bit spoiled as the only child of older parents. He graduated from San Gabriel High School in 1962, and attended Pasadena City College for a short time before gaining employment at Pacific Bell Telephone Company, where he met his future wife, Vaunell Saville, who also worked there. They were married in May 1965.

Bob then went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad as a railroad policeman stationed out of Los Angeles. Their daughter, Lori, was born in 1966 while they lived in Arcadia, California. In 1969, seeking cleaner air and more space, they moved to Oregon City, Oregon, where Bob worked as a brakeman for the Southern Pacific Railroad. There they welcomed their son, Brad, in 1970.

In 1972 they bought four acres in Beavercreek, Oregon, where Bob built their first home. The property included a creek and pond, cows, dogs, and many other animals. Bob and his father built a treehouse together, which became a beloved play place for his children.

Bob was later hired by the State of Oregon as a railroad inspector, prompting the family to move to Salem and leave country life behind. Over the years, his career shifted from railroad inspector to residential housing inspector. In 1998, Bob and Vaunell moved to Sisters, Oregon, where they built and opened the Blue Spruce Bed-and-Breakfast. Together, they successfully ran the business and cherished being part of the Sisters community. Even after selling the bed-and-breakfast in 2005, they remained in the town they loved. Bob especially enjoyed the abundant hunting and fishing in the area.

Together, Bob and Vaunell were involved in the Quilt Show, Rodeo, Folk Festival, Jazz Festival, and many other community events, as well as being deeply engaged in their church. They are grateful for the beautiful mountains surrounding them and the wonderful friends and neighbors who showed love and support as Alzheimer’s gradually affected Bob’s health in recent years.

Bob quietly passed away on September 24, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife, Vaunell; their daughter, Lori (Mark) Sirmans; and their son, Brad (Amber) Temple. He was a proud grandfather to Kayli, Carson (Lauryn), Landon, Brynna, Connor (Drew), Cameron, Nick (Janae), Maddie (Helamã), Emily (Mike), and Jake. He was also blessed with greatgrandchildren: Ellie, Grace, Violet, Charlotte, Selena, Sylvie, Lyla, and Levi.

A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 450 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

SFF Presents spotlights singer-songwriters

SFF Presents announces two back-to-back concerts at The Belfry in Sisters this November. First up is multiinstrumentalist and renowned songwriter Darrell Scott on Thursday, November 13, followed by acclaimed singersongwriters Emily Scott Robinson and Andrea von Kampen on Friday, November 14. Tickets are on sale at www. sffpresents.org/concerts.

Darrell Scott delivers performances equal parts intimate and powerful, showcasing a rare artistry that continues to captivate audiences wherever he plays. As a masterful multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer, his songs elevate the everyday into something profound and unforgettable. Raised in a musical family in Kentucky, Scott was playing guitar by the age of four and later combined his love of poetry and literature with his gift for songwriting. His career has included tours with Robert Plant and the Zac Brown Band, producing acclaimed albums for Guy Clark and Malcolm Holcombe, and being honored as Songwriter of the Year by both ASCAP and NSAI. His songs have been recorded by the Dixie Chicks, Keb’ Mo’, Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, and many more.

With a quarter million miles under her belt and counting, North Carolina native Emily Scott Robinson travels the dusty highways of America’s wild

country, capturing the stories of the people she meets and expertly crafting them into songs. Robinson received critical acclaim for her debut album “Traveling Mercies.”

Rolling Stone named it one of the “40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2019.” In 2021, Robinson signed with Oh Boy records, the label founded by the legendary John Prine, and released her follow-up album “American Siren.” It made numerous “Best of 2021” lists including NPR, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and No Depression. In 2022, Robinson released a collaboration for theater called “Built on Bones,” a song cycle written for the Witches of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, featuring artists Alisa Amador and Violet Bell. Performing alongside Robinson, Andrea von

Kampen is a singer-songwriter from Nebraska’s Great Plains. With over 55 million Spotify streams, releases on Fantasy Records, and major festival appearances, she blends rich storytelling with masterful songwriting. Her latest album “Sister Moon” explores our deep connection to nature, the earth, and environmental consciousness. The concerts will be held at The Belfry at 302 E. Main Ave. in Sisters. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. both nights, with shows starting at 7 p.m. These are general admission, all ages shows and tickets are expected to sell out. Beverages will be available for purchase, no outside food or beverages permitted in the venue. Be sure to follow @SFFPresents on Instagram and Facebook for updates and additional information.

The legendary Darrell Scott is headed to The Belfry on November 13.

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Girls soccer battles to two tough ties

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws soccer squad put together one of their strongest performances of the season in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home against Creswell on Monday, September 29. Three days later they finished in a 0-0 draw at home against Santiam Christian.

Of Monday’s match against Creswell, Coach Ken Polachek said, “Wow! What a game, and I’m still hoarse from it. The girls all seemed to have a different attitude going into this contest, and it showed from the opening whistle.”

From the start, the Outlaws matched, and often exceeded, Creswell’s physicality, setting a blistering pace that carried through the full 80 minutes.

“I’m so proud to see everyone on the team challenging for every loose ball,” Polachek said. “And, if we weren’t first to the ball, we were challenging immediately to try and win it back.”

Creswell struck first with a goal in the first half when a ball deflected off a defender and slipped between the post and goalkeeper Kennedy Davis’ right foot. Despite the unlucky bounce, the Outlaws kept pressing.

In the second half, Sisters’ relentless pressure began to wear down the Bulldogs.

Polachek noted that Creswell had to substitute frequently to keep fresh legs on the field, while the Outlaws were able to maintain their core lineup and rhythm.

The breakthrough came when Creswell committed a foul inside their 18-yard box.

As Mackenzie Frutos went up for a header, a Creswell defender collided with her, kneeing her in the ribs and drawing a penalty. Zoee Bafford calmly stepped up and buried the kick into the back of the net to tie the game.

Creswell managed a few second-half shots, but Davis handled them with ease. As the clock ran down, Sisters continued to push, and Polachek believes they were just moments away from victory.

“I know it wasn’t a win,” Polachek said, “but I’m overwhelmed with pride and admiration for how the whole team rallied together and played their hearts out against a very worthy opponent.”

The match against Santiam Christian three days later started off a bit rocky for Sisters, as the Eagles fired off a dangerous shot within the first minute that fortunately sailed over the crossbar.

“We definitely did not show up like we have in the last few games with intensity right from the first whistle,” Polachek said. “I think in part it was from a rushed warm

up. We normally get about an hour to warm up, and that day the countdown was showing 38 minutes by the time we got into our stretching/warm up routine. We asked for an extra fifteen minutes but unfortunately it wasn’t given, so the girls were definitely rushed to get touches in and get their heads in the game.”

After the early scare, the Outlaws quickly turned their focus and intensity in the right direction.

“I wish it was instant like match to a blow torch, but instead it built like a match to a small warming fire and then on to a raging bonfire!” Polachek said.

Sisters began to dominate possession and push the tempo. Their relentless pressure forced the Eagles to pull all but two back into a defensive stronghold to weather the storm of attacks from the Outlaws the final two-thirds of the game.

Despite numerous scoring chances, the Outlaws were unable to find the back of the net. Some shots missed just wide, and a few promising opportunities were cut short

See

Mandolin ace to play at The Belfry in Sisters

On November 1, living legend of the mandolin John Reischman will return to The Belfry. He and his band, The Jaybirds, will offer an intimate evening of virtuosic and dynamic instrumentalism. Local old-time group Darin Gentry’s Old Time Machine will open.

Grammy Award-winning musician John Reischman has been a foundational mandolinist, composer, bandleader, and musical educator in bluegrass and North American roots and folk music since emerging from the vibrant “new acoustic” bluegrass music scene of

the Bay Area in the 1980s. A member of the groundbreaking Tony Rice Unit, Reischman’s mastery of bluegrass, old-time, swing, and multiple Latin American musical styles, coupled with an Old Master’s sense of tone, taste, and musicality, has brought him a global reputation as one of the finest mandolinists of his era.

Showtime is 7 p.m. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave. in Sisters. Tickets may be found at https:// bendticket.com/events/ john-reischman-the-jaybirds-207450.

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COMMUNIT Y ANNOUNCE MENT S

SISTERS LIBR ARY EVENTS

Communit y

Ar t Roulette

Friday, October 10, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Elementar y and middle school-aged kids work with each other to create a beautiful art piece! Sisters Librar y - Community Room

Creepy Crawly

Ar ts & Crafts

Relax and enjoy a bit of spine-tingling fun while decorating a mini-pumpkin. This program is designed for children 3-11 years old, but younger siblings are welcome. Please, register each child by name

Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m. to Noon. Sisters Librar y - Community Room

Thrive Central Oregon

Get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans ser vices, social security applications, and more. Appointments are first-come first-ser ved and last 30 minutes. Friday, October 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon. org. Info: www thrivecentraloregon.org

The Nonfiction Librar y Book Club

Tuesday, October 14, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Sut tle Tea

Discuss “Get the Picture” by Bianca Bos ker.

College & Career

Readiness: Financial Aid 101

Tuesday, October 14, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Sis ters

Librar y Communit y Room. Navigate college cos ts with confidence and clari ty Family Stor y Time

Wednesday, October 15, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Sis ters

Librar y Communit y room. Interactive s tor y time with books, songs, and rhymes. 0 to 5 years

C4C launches online volunteer dashboard

Citizens 4Communit y (C4C) has develop ed a new online dashboard for local volunteer roles. Nonprofits can p os t Sisters Country -based volunt eer needs for fre e, and communit y members can search for opp or tunities aligned with their interests and availability. Learn more at volunt eerinsis ters.org.

Furr y Friends Volunteers Needed

Furr y Friends Foundation is seeking volunteers to help at the p et food bank on Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to gre et and a ssis t client s with order pickup. Sign up for one Thursday a month or more. Call or tex t Kiki at 5 41 -797-4023 for more det ails

Sisters High Deser t Chorale Welcomes

New Singers

Come sing with us t his fall as we prepare for our holiday concer ts in December. We are a fun -loving c ommunity mixed chorus that m eets at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Sis ters weekly on Monday eve nings 6:30–8:3 0 p.m. First rehearsal was S eptember 8

No audition is required. For more information, contact Carol Lis ek at carolshdc@ gmail.com

Pine Meadow Ranch

Nez Perce Music: Assimilation & Resis tance

Exhibition opening & lec ture with B obbie Conner on the histor y behind Nez Perce music. Free and open to the public. For info call 541 -904070 0 or email inquiries@ roundhousefoundation org. Pine M eadow Ranch

Cent er for Arts & Agriculture is located at 68467 Three Creeks Rd., Sis ters

Sound Walk at Pine Meadow Ranch

Join Leah Crosby on the soundwalk exploring the grounds of Pine M eadow Ranch. Get in tune with the world surrounding us and experience the dif ferent sonic environments. Thursday, October 16, 3 to 5 p.m Free and open to the public. Regis tration is required at roundhousefoundation.org/ events/. For more information call 5 41 -904 -070 0.

Communit y Workspace

Citizens 4Communit y (C4C) has op ened a community workspace at 291 E. M ain Ave. (nex t to Fir Street Park). "The Hub" offers donation -based coworking, meeting space, a share d kitchen, nonprofit resources, rotating ar t displays, and more. Operating hours are Monday–Friday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Info: https:// citizens 4community.com/hub

Thinking About Volunteering For STARS?

Be our gues t at our annual Volunteer Appre ciation Event on Tuesday, October 7, 4 -7 p.m. at The Hub , 291 E. M ain Ave. M eet our amazing volunteers and our special guest, Scott Crabtree of Happy Brain Science. Scot t will share the science of volunteering and building connections to boos t happines s and wellbeing. Catering by Luckey’s Woodsman. No cos t to at tend. RSVP by Friday, October 3, is required. Email Rennie at rennie@starsride. org if interested.

Fre e Weekly Meal Ser vice Family Kitchen hos ts a weekly to -go hot meal on Tuesdays, 4:3 0 to 5:3 0 p.m., at Sis ters Communit y Church, 130 0 W. M cKenzie Hwy. For more information visit www FamilyKitchen.org

Let's Talk: Free Speech, Censorship, and t he Marketplace of Ideas Presented by Citizens 4Community, in convers ation with Jim Cornelius (The Nugget) and L ane Jacobson (Paulina Springs Books). Thursday, October 9, From 5 to 7 p.m. at Sis ters Fire Hall. Refreshments provided; livestream available citizens 4community.com/ events

Weekly Communi ty Meditation

Mondays 5:3 0- 6:3 0 p.m.; no charge. Ten minutes of stretching and breathwork, followe d by a 20- minute guided meditation s ession and a 20- minute silent meditation session. Inspire Dance and Fitnes s Studio, 592 N. Sis ters Park Ct., Ste B. Info: Bonnie Rose, 5 41306- 3320

Craf t Consignors

Wanted Qualit y craft -consignors for the 49th Snowf lake Boutique, Novemb er 7 & 8, 2025. Nex t jur y is Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. Final jur y will be Monday, October 20, 6 p.m. Both will be held at the Redmond S enior Center. Info on website http://www snow flakeboutique.org or call Brenda 5 41 -350 -4120 or Pat 541-383-1821

Sisters Sno -Go- Fers First meeting of the Snowmobile season at 6 p.m. on October 8, at Upper Three Creeks Sno Park . A potluck will be at the warming shelter with the club providing the main dish. Please bring a side or dessert. Dinner starts at 5:30. Come earlier to visit with other club members Take S. Elm St. out of Sis ters all the way to the park. Meeti ngs are held ever y second Wednesday of the month through Snowmobile season. All are welcome

Social Securit y: Free Educational Class Gues t exper t and vice president of Har tford Casey Miller will go over options and implications for t aking Social Securit y benefits and how to maximize them. Class is about an hour long: 6 –7 p.m (arrive 5:4 5 to get s tarted on time and enjoy fre e app etizers and dinner buf fet), Tuesday, October 14, downtown Sisters. Free, but mus t RSVP to 5 41 -5 49-1866 Edward Jones office of Karen Kassy Location and det ails will be shared once you RSVP, so that headcount will be accurate for the organizers and caterers.

Retain Your Brain: Fre e Education Class

Learn practical tips on how to a ge- proof your brain and how brain health can impac t your lifes tyle and finances. Join guest exper t and vice president of Har tford Casey Miller for t his clas s noon–1 p.m. (arrive 11:4 5 to get star ted on time and enjoy free lunch buf fet), Tuesday, October 14, downtown Sisters. Free, but mus t RSVP to 5 41 -5 49-1866 Edward Jones office of Karen Kassy Location and det ails will be shared once you RSVP, so that headcount will be accurate f the organizers and caterers.

100+ Women Who Care-

Sisters

Having topped 100 memberships las t month, “+” has b een added to the group's name. They are ac tively recruiting women to join and sup por t that beautiful “+.” 100+W WC pools donations to fund local nonprofits nominated by its members. More than $60,00 0 has b een donated since the g roup's founding in 2024. There is no membership fee; the nex t quar terly meeting is Thursday, October 23. Info: email 10 0w wc.Sis ters@gmail.com or call/tex t 5 41 -912-0750.

Weekly Food Pantr y CORE M arket, located at 222 N. Trinit y Way in Sis ters Market hours are M ondays, 1 to 2 p.m. Info: 5 41 -588 -2332.

Craf ters Needed for Fundraiser Holiday Bazaar

Donate items to sell or man a table and donate a p or tion of proceeds to Tracy Lynn Hendrickson's medical bills through nonprofit Help Hope Live. "Help Hope Sparkle Holiday Bazaar" will take place November 13-16, at Sisters Fire Depar tment Communit y Room. Contact Wendy Bachmeier for info or to par ticipate, 5 41 -389-6859.

CASHEW

Cashew is a playful female tabby, approximately 9 months old. She's lit ter trained, has her vaccines, and is spayed and micro chipped. Would make a grea t indoor/outdoor cat She's ver y affec tionate and loves to cuddle. Bes t in a home without d ogs or other cat s, at leas t for now Looking for a forever home where she'll be given lots of love and a ttention

SI ST ER S- AREA CHURCH ES

Baha’i Faith For information, devotions, s tudy groups, etc., contac t Shauna Rocha 5 41 -647-9826 • www.bahai org www.bahai.us • www.bahai teachings.org

Chapel in t he Pines

Camp Sherman • 5 41 -815 -9153

10 a.m. Sunday Worship

The Churc h of J esus Chris t of L at ter- Day Saints 452 Trinit y Way • Branch President, 541 -977- 5559; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting

The Episcopal Churc h of t he Transfiguration 121 N Bro oks Camp Rd. • 541 -549-7087 www.transfiguration- sisters.org

8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship

10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship

The Res ting Place meeting at Sis ters Communi t y Churc h, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy www.restingplace.us • hello@res tingplace.us

5 p.m. Sunday Worship

Seventh- Day Adventist Churc h 541-241- 6086

11 a.m. Saturday Worship

Shepherd of t he Hills L utheran Churc h (ELCA)

386 N. Fir St. • 541 -549-5831 www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com

10 a.m. Sunday Worship

Sisters Churc h of t he N azarene 67130 Harrington L oop Rd. • 5 41 -389-8960 www.sis tersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org

10 a.m. Sunday Worship

Sisters Communi t y Churc h (nondenominational)

1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541 -549-1201 www.sis terschurch.com • inf o@sisterschurch.com

8 a.m. Day break Ser vice • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship

St. Edward the M ar tyr Roman Catholic Churc h 123 Trinit y Way • 541 -549-9391

5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mas s • 9 a.m.

rch 442 Trinit y Way •

Mapping new districts challenging

By Susan Cobb Correspondent

The District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC) had to ask twice to be able to jointly review mapping information from the public of Deschutes County.

In their fifth DMAC meeting a few of the seven members were wondering why they were not reviewing the map alternatives that the public had submitted prior to the previous DMAC meeting. The DMAC meets weekly on Wednesdays, which started August 27 and will end on November 19.

DMAC is defining five districts within Deschutes County to accommodate an expansion of the county commission from three seats to five.

Members of the public and members of DMAC have questioned whether the County should be doing district mapping at all. DMAC Facilitator and Chair Neil Bryant made clear that such concerns are not before the DMAC. Bryant reminded all that the purpose, guidelines, scope, and timeline were delineated by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

The DMAC meeting on October 1 was held in La Pine. One of the criteria for defining five districts in the County is to have no more than five percent deviation between each district’s total population or number of voters. Michael Tripp, M.D.

from Bend, shared that his five-district map submission to the DMAC achieved a deviation between districts of 2.1 percent in number of voters and 1.2 percent in population counts. Tripp had used the County staff map, Option 2, as a base and said he spent about four hours to create his version.

It seems the DMAC members had a consensus in the previous meeting in Redmond that any district maps from the public would be included amid the County staff-defined maps currently under consideration. County staff advised that DMAC had not made a motion for staff to add the other maps for consideration.

The DMAC members again confirmed that they want to have the option to review all such maps, and staff affirmed that publicly submitted maps will be available next meeting for DMAC to review.

DMAC member Drew Kaza moved that the DMAC try to eliminate one or more of the three maps which staff offered, so as to reduce the number of maps under consideration next week. They readily approved the motion and decided to remove the modified “Library” map, based on County Library divisions. Staff had modified the “Library” map to keep precincts intact —not breaking up voter precincts being another district mapping criteria. However, the districts’ population and number of voters exceeded the

five percent deviation limit between districts.

The DMAC also eliminated district map Option 3 which attempted to create districts based on the U.S. and Oregon highways, and then modified those district lines to fit the deviation limits. This resulted in dividing up the community of Tumalo, which conflicted with another criteria. The districts are to keep communities of common interest together. Defining the term ”common interest” remains under consideration.

DMAC member Carol Loesche had moved in a past meeting to allow the public to have more time to share their thoughts. The DMAC members agreed to doubling the public comment time on their agenda, from 15 to 30 minutes. In the current meeting, Loesche suggested the County staff share with the public how the technical application to create districts works. This led to a revision of Option 2 with live interactions between DMAC members and Tripp. With technical support of County staff throughout the demonstration, the DMAC created Option 2b. It was saved for the next DMAC meeting.

All DMAC information is available here, www. deschutes.org/DMAC.

Deschutes County is accepting statements of interest from individuals who want to serve on the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee.

The Wolf Depredation Committee oversees grant funds awarded by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to Deschutes County for wolf depredation compensation and non-lethal preventive assistance. The seven-member committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on how to distribute the funds, which compensate ranchers or producers for the confirmed depredation of livestock or working dogs due to wolves. Additionally, grants support livestock management strategies and other non-lethal measures to reduce conflicts between livestock and wolves.

Community members

County looking for wolf committee members Books Games Events

representing a business sector with relevance to wolf activity — such as eco-tourism, livestock management, veterinary services, or those working as ranchers or producers — are encouraged to submit a statement of interest for the vacant committee position. Committee positions are unpaid. Members serve a two-year term and typically meet quarterly, though additional meetings may occur if necessary.

For more information about the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee visit https://www.deschutes.org/ bcc/page/wolf-depredationcompensation-and-financialassistance-committee.

To apply, submit a twoparagraph statement of interest via email to Jen Patterson at jen.patterson@deschutes. org by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 17.

OPEN 9:30 AM –7 PM Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM –5 PM sun SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 • 2PM

Knitting Circle ... Bring your own pr oject and supplies. T his is not a wor kshop, but there ar e experienced knitter s in the gr oup w ho ar e happy to help those just star ting out. (SecondSaturday of themonth).

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 • 6:30PM

JAN WOOD pr esents Keeper of the Clearing: A Woodland Adventure of Friendship, Courage and Discovery, a woodland fable about listening deepl y, acting wisely, and finding cour age in unlikely places.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 • 2PM

Cr eative writing wor kshop with CAT TADLOCK: Nature’s Voice: Exploring the Wisdom of the Natural World and Inside Ourselves as Part of Nature, a 90 minute Sunday after noon natur e writing wor kshop

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 • 6:30PM

GEORGE SORENSEN pr esents Hot Dish

Confidential: That year my Friends Taught Me to Cook: A culinar y jour ney that will tr ansfor m your taste buds and ignite your passion for cooking MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • 5:30PM

THE PAUSE BUTTON: A Monthly Poetry Gathering ar ound the table to take a moment to pause for poetr y exploration. Bring a poem or two to shar e. Listen, discuss, and do a little writing No experience necessar y. (First Mondayof everymonth.)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 • 6:30PM

MICHAEL COOPER pr esents Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in the Wild (Just Not All At Once)

Recounts how Cooper’s incr easingly dangerous ventur es

Classical pianist to return to Sisters

It is common for a composer to return to a theme in a composition. Later this month, classical pianist Jim-Isaac Chua will reprise the times of community connection and joy in shared musical experience in a return to Sisters in a concert hosted by Sisters Habitat for Humanity.

“Shaped by Chopin: JimIsaac Chua in Concert” will take place at Sisters High Auditorium, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Rd. at 7 p.m. on October 24. Tickets are available online at bendticket.com or in person at Bedouin (143 E Hood Ave., Sisters).

Since his solo debuts at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall) and the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York in 2009, Jim-Isaac Chua has performed in the USA, Canada, Poland, France, Italy, Austria, Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines. He has received awards in several international competitions and his concerts are praised as “a feast for the ears.”

The pianist emphasizes that his music is presented for everyone. He talks before each piece, setting the music in context. The atmosphere is welcoming to all. The music is varied and rich.

During the 2023-2024 season, the Filipino-American pianist performed in notable halls such as Gesellschaft für Musiktheater, Krzysztofory Palace (Fontana Hall), Józef Świder Concert Hall, Ancienne Église de Maisons-Laffitte, Three Rivers Convention Center, Bing Crosby Theater, CSI Fine Arts Center, Rodelsa Hall, and Fernan Cebu Press Center where the Cebu Arts Council wrote that Chua “gifted us with one of the most beautiful piano performances we have ever seen.” After Chua’s Delaware debut last month, Lani Spahr described him as, “Prodigiously talented, with technique to burn.”

Piano is an important part of Chua’s family legacy. Of Filipino descent, he told The Nugget that his great-grandmother survived the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II by playing the piano for Japanese troops while his grandmother danced.

“Learning the instrument became an important family tradition on my mom’s side,” he said.

The concerts with Jim-Isaac Chua are a way for Sisters Habitat for Humanity to celebrate with the community that has supported the organization in its efforts to provide affordable housing in the Sisters community.

Sist ers-Area Events & Ent er tainment

WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 8

Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentar y" 6:45 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.

Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture Lecture & Exhibition: "Nez Perce Music: Assimilation & Resistance with Bobbie Conner" 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration and info: roundhousefoundation.org/events.

FRIDAY • OCTOBER 10

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.

Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 11

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture Workshop: "Relief Printing and Accordion Book Making with Roberta Lavadour" 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $120 includes all materials. Registration and info: roundhousefoundation.org/events.

Frankie's (formerly Sisters Depot)

Live Music: "Women Rock — Lilli Worona, Sue Moore, and Tamra Asbell 6 to 8 p.m., $15. Tickets: sistersdepot.com.

Main Avenue Sisters Har vest Faire 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Over 160 juried vendors arts and crafts, specialty foods and gifts. Live music by Dry Canyon Stampede Presented by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, www.sisterscountry.com.

Paulina Springs Books Knitting Circle Bring your own project and supplies. This is not a workshop, but there are experienced knitters in the group who are happy to help those just starting out. (Second Saturday.) Info: www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.

Eurosports Food Cart Garden Spontaneous Car Show 5-7 p.m. Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool car to display, or just come look — different every week. Free Info: 541-549-2471

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 12

Main Avenue Sisters Har vest Faire 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Over 160 juried vendors arts and crafts, specialty foods and gifts. Live music by Kurt Silva and Cynthia West Presented by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, www.sisterscountry.com.

Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play Scrabble, socialize, and drink coffee. Info: www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.

WEDNESDAY • OCT. 15

Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "*Girl Climber" 6:45 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com. Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).

Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "*Girl Climber" 6:45 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.

Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

Paulina Springs Books Author reading: Jan Wood presents "Keeper of the Clearing: A Woodland Adventure of Friendship Courage and Discovery," 6:30 p.m. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

FRIDAY • OCTOBER 17

Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 18

Sisters Firehouse Community Hall Play: “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani, directed by Debbie Levin, presented by Ellipse Theatre Community. Residents of Almost Maine ﬁnd themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets and info: www.etcbend.org.

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Black Butte Ranch General Store Harvest Day

Frankie's (formerly Sisters Depot) Live Music: Open Mic Music lovers can enjoy a variety of local talent, 7 to 9 p.m. Sign ups, 6:30 Info: sistersdepot.com. Eurosports Food Cart Garden Spontaneous Car Show 5-7 p.m. Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool car to display, or just come look — different every week. Free Info: 541-549-2471

A fall celebration 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with free activities for kids including pumpkin painting, buckaroo stables rides (11 a.m to 12 p.m.), and hot chocolate and hot apple cider Special seasonal offerings available plus BBR Produce Stand. Info: bbr-or.com/harvest Frankie's (formerly Sisters Depot) Live Music: Open Mic Music lovers can enjoy a variety of local talent, 7 to 9 p.m. Sign ups, 6:30 Info: sistersdepot.com. Eurosports Food Cart Garden Spontaneous Car Show 5-7 p.m. Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool car to display, or just come look — different every week. Free Info: 541-549-2471

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 19

Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors, music community booth, kids activities. Info: www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.

Sisters Fire Hall Fireside Series: "Oregon Country: Territory and Statehood, the First Decades" by local historian Jim Barnett. Presented by Three Sisters Historical Society. 2 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m. $10 at the door Info: 541-610-6323

Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play Scrabble, socialize, and drink coffee. Info: www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.

WEDNESDAY • OCT. 22

Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant" 6:45 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.

Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).

THURSDAY • OCTOBER 23

The Belfr y Live Music: Jeffrey Foucault with Sam Weber 7 p.m. Tickets, $25 BendTicket.com.

FRIDAY • OCTOBER 24

Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Artwalk 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Galleries and shops feature art and demonstrations. Information: www.sistersarts.org.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114. Makin’ it Local Art Walk & Live Music Artist reception 4–7 p.m. Enjoy Oregon wine and beer sampling, gingersnaps, and live music Info: www.makinitlocal.com.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.

Makin’ it Local Art Walk & Live Music

Artist reception 4–7 p.m. Enjoy Oregon wine and beer sampling, gingersnaps, and live music Info: www.makinitlocal.com.

The Belfr y "Let's Dance!" Family-friendly ol’ fashioned community social dance featuring ﬁddling and dance calling by local youth strings dance band Scandalous Chutney 6 to 8:30 p.m. Free; all donations go to Sisters Middle School Outlaw Strings Club Drinks, snacks, and merch available for purchase. Presented by C4C in partnership with SFF Presents.

Sisters High School Auditorium Live Music: Jim-Isaac Chua Shaped by Chopin piano concert. A fundraiser for Sisters Habitat for Humanity. 7 p.m. Tickets, $20/$10 students, at www.bendticket.com.

Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 25

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.

Eurosports Food Cart Garden Spontaneous Car Show 5-7 p.m. Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool car to display, or just come look — different every week. Free Info: 541-549-2471

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

Paulina Springs Books Creative Writing: Workshop: Cat Tadlock presents "Nature’s Voice: Exploring the Wisdom of the Natural World and Inside Ourselves as Part of Nature," a 90-minute nature writing workshop 2 p.m. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors, music community booth, kids activities. Info: www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.

Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play Scrabble socialize, and drink coffee. Info: www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.

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Springs Books. Trained facilitators will help with the conversation.

Other listening sessions can be scheduled through a group in which you might already be involved. Homeowner associations, knitting groups, woodworking groups, book groups, and worship groups lend themselves to a great conversation and opportunity to talk about what our community and you need and the elderly we might care for. If you are interested in scheduling a facilitator for your group before Thanksgiving, request using this email address servingsisters seniors@gmail.com.

In addition to the listening sessions, a communitywide survey will be emailed to many community residents this week. The survey will be sent out from our community partner, Citizens for Community (C4C). If you would like to complete a survey, please let us know by sending your request and contact information using the email listed above. Our goal is to provide numerous opportunities for the community to engage in discussions and make suggestions.

There will be a community forum, co-hosted by C4C, scheduled for early spring. Look for advertisements in The Nugget and emails from C4C.

Volunteers may also be at local establishments with information, providing opportunities for you to tell us what your needs are for aging in place.

Serving Our Seniors has been the recipient of grant funding provided by the American Association of Retired Persons and the City of Sisters.

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assembled details on amenities, prices, space descriptions, and capacity. The publicly accessible database is now available on the Airtable platform, linked via www.citizens 4community.com/meetings.

“Obviously we are fortunate to now have our own space here in The Hub where we can host a lot of those groups as well, but you know, both to spread the love around town and because we can’t accommodate everything, we want to insure that folks are aware of all those other spaces in town,” Klein said.

“From upstairs at Fika Coffee to the fire hall to conference rooms at CORE, and at the churches and local restaurants, there turns out to be a lot of spaces around town. Whether you’re having a private meeting or a public gathering, there’s a space for you in Sisters.”

For more details, pop on over to citizens4community. com/meetings.

The Hub

Last month The Hub officially opened for business as a community resource run by C4C. Klein described it as “a beautiful building with lots of natural light and a central location in town.

“The one thing that we’re lacking in our current layout is a fully private space for groups to have a conversation such as a board meeting, during open business hours,” Klein lamented.

Current business hours for

open co-working and collaborative space, when guests donate on a pay-what-youcan basis, are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. A high-top workspace/conference table is available for meetings and collaborations; the area is partially open to the co-working space and is not fully private. It’s listed as “The Meeting Area” on C4C’s website.

For more privacy, the whole building can be booked for meetings 8–10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Evenings are a popular time for larger events as well.

Some individuals choose to take phone calls inside the fully insulated phone booth within the space. A small meeting of 2–3 people might gather around the cushy sofa area, sipping lattes bought at nearby coffeehouses and having discussions. But those discussions would not be private.

They might, alternatively, occupy the limited kitchen for a while, mindful that other people using the open coworking space might come in to get a cup of tea or use the microwave.

“It becomes a lot more flexible in the after-hours time,” Klein said.

Nearly all the fixtures and furniture in The Hub’s main space are on wheels, a design approach initiated by former building renter Sisters Makers. “It’s a modular space where people can move stuff around for different events,” said Klein.

“We’ve had some happy hours and networking events where organizations like how it’s already set up — you can have different pockets where people mingle in smaller groups and then reconvene

in the center for any larger remarks.

“The farmers market comes in here on Sundays, so they move the tables around and open up for their vendors; that’s something we’re talking about, maybe a holiday craft market.s

“As long as you can figure out how to put stuff back where it came from and clean up after yourself, we’re really open to people using this as they need,” according to Klein.

He describes the current fee structure as an experiment. “If you’re just booking the semi-private meeting space during open office hours, it’s pay what you can. We’re grateful for a donation but we want this to be a community resource.”

Full-building meetings and events are different. If they are free and open to the public, they can be held free of charge (donations welcome). Private gatherings, fundraisers, and ticketed events are negotiable on a case-by-case basis.

“We want this to be a lively and thriving community

space,” Klein enthused. “If you’re an artist and you want to host a workshop, you want to make sure that your costs are covered first. Then if you’re willing to throw a little something at us? Fantastic.”

Klein is on-site frequently, but a custom key code is available so people can use the space without C4C staff or volunteers present. A security camera is on, and the lock system informs C4C when guests check in and check out of the space.

Learn more at https:// www.citizens4community. com/hub; scroll down to click buttons for booking spaces, and scroll further still to see currently scheduled events.

Jojo the dog enjoys the cozy sofa hangout spot at The Hub in downtown Sisters. C4C recently released a comprehensive list of meeting spaces in the Sisters area.

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A SLICE OF THE SPACE LIST

By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

Citizens4Community has kindly assembled an online spreadsheet with detailed information on spaces around town that can be rented for conferences, private events and other gatherings. (Personally, I’m calling it the “Space List.”)

Here’s a sample; note that these listings do not contain all the info provided by C4C. Assume tables and chairs are included. Select amenities are listed below. Some may require additional payment.

For more details, pop on over to citizens4community.com/meetings. See article, page 3.

Sisters Library

Community, conference, & study rooms

110 N. Cedar St.

Capacity: 4–60 people

Projector, screen, whiteboard

Varying prices; reasonable dpl.libnet.info/reserve

Aspen Lakes

Dining Room + Loft, conference rooms

16900 Aspen Lakes Dr.

Capacity: 14–250 people

Projector, screen, speaker, mic

Varying prices

www.aspenlakes.com/ contact/contactus

The Belfry

Dance, music, gathering hall

302 E. Main Ave.

Capacity: 250 people

Tables, chairs, A/V equipment, concessions

Rates vary based on event type, date, and organization type

www.belfryevents.com/ venue-rental/

Sisters Saloon

Upstairs banquet room, full patio

190 E. Cascade Ave.

Capacity: Up to 100

Catering menu, WiFi, tables, chairs

Pricing: $300 (weekday), $400 (weekend), $500 (holiday) www.sisterssaloon.net/ catering

The Hub

Meeting area, full building

291 E. Main Ave.

Capacity: 250 people

WiFi, TV, webcam, private phone booth, whiteboard, lounge area, limited kitchen, sound system, projector

Pricing: See article, page 3

www.citizens4 community.com/ hub/#Meeting-event-space Best Western Ponderosa Lodge

Conference room

790 W. Barclay Dr.

Capacity: 75 people

Large flat screen TV, WiFi, catering, BBQ grill, large patio, lawns, alpacas

Pricing varies based on event type and date www.bestwesternsisters. com/amenities/ CORE

Conference Room

222 N. Trinity Way

Capacity: 117 people

Tables, chairs, TV (HDMI), white boards

Price: Free www.coresisters.org

Fika Sisters Coffeehouse

Upstairs area – 201 E. Sun Ranch Dr., Ste. C

Capacity: 20 people

Lounge area, private phone booth, high speed

internet

Pricing: $50 fikasisters.com/jobb

FivePine Lodge

Conference & dining rooms

1021 E. Desperado Trail

Capacity: 12–125 people

Table linens, AV equipment, flip charts, white boards, podium

Pricing: $200–$600 fivepine.com/events/ Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Fire Station Community Hall

301 S. Elm St. Capacity: 150 Kitchen, restrooms, WiFi, display screens, mic

Pricing starts at $25 www.sistersfire.com/ home/services-programs/ community-hall-rental/ Sisters Park & Recreation District

Conference rooms, fitness studio, gym, community area, pickleball court 611 E. Cascade Ave.

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Gill, Amy Grant, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Kim Carnes, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Karla Bonoff, Christopher Cross, Rodney Crowell, Suzy Bogguss, Gary Morris, Hal Ketchum, and Kathy Mattea.

athletics, field trips, language arts and more.

Capacity: up to 350 Sports equipment, whiteboard, restrooms, sink

Pricing: Various. Time may be booked in halfhour increments. Nonprofit discount.

https://sistersrecreation. com/sisters-communityrecreation-center

Grandstay Hotel & Suites

Conference room

1026 W. Rail Way

Capacity: 50 people

WiFi, TV grandstayhospitality. com/find-a-hotel/locations/ sisters/meetings

Other possibilities include: High Camp Taphouse, Sisters Community Church, SFF Presents/Sisters Art Works Building, Stitchin’ Post, Black Butte Ranch, The Open Door, The Lodge, Paulina Springs Books, Spoons, Sisters School District, Left Coast Lodge, and Suttle Tea. Find details and additional resources at www. citizens4community.com/ meetings.

Twenty-eight years later, public school funding remains a key issue, and Sisters Starry Nights is back to provide support. Thanks to the event’s sponsors and concert audiences over the years, and to the performers who donate their talents, Sisters Starry Nights has now raised more than $1.5 million for the Sisters Schools Foundation and continues to support areas such as band, choir, art, science, IEE, technology,

“We can’t wait to welcome the great Keb’ Mo’ back to Sisters and bring Sisters Starry Nights back to the community,” said co-chair Jeri Fouts, an event planner who conceived of the concert series as a unique way to support local public education. “His music is meaningful, heartfelt and uplifting, and he is considered a national treasure in the music business. It will be a very special night and a way for the community to come together in a positive way to support our students, teachers, and schools during challenging times.”

Anyone interested in participating as a sponsor can email info@sistersstarry nights.org or contact Carrie Cohen of the Sisters Schools Foundation at 541-4084850 for more information. Reserved seat ticket sales will begin in late January.

Sisters Saloon is one of many businesses and nonprofits around town that offers rental venues.

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gives me the opportunity to provide students with a rich and well-rounded art education through a curriculum I’ve developed,” she said.

Catalina has used this unique situation to spearhead several multidisciplinary art projects, ranging from a “world arts” unit where students study art from a variety of cultures, to a ceramics unit made possible by a recent kiln installation in the new Sisters Elementary School.

Catalina says that one of her favorite projects of the school year is a yearly collaboration with Sisters High School art students.

“First graders create monster drawings, and then high school students bring them to life in clay as surprise gifts… it gives younger students a glimpse of what they can look forward to as they continue through our art program, and it fosters a strong sense of community among our student artists,” she says.

Judy Rosenthal, the art teacher at Sisters Middle School, is the second nominee for the OAEA award. Rosenthal has been an arts educator for over 25 years, starting her career at Nevada City School for the Arts and then moving to Central Oregon where she has taught

in both Bend and Sisters.

Like Catalina, Rosenthal insists that Sisters School Districts’ focus on the arts has been instrumental in her success as an educator.

“This community is uniquely special because of the support and collaboration it fosters — whether through local artists, businesses like Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop, Sisters Movie House, and Sisters Rotary, or funding opportunities provided by the Sisters School Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, SFF Presents, and Black Butte Art Guild. These connections allow for special opportunities… These outside-the-classroom moments bridge community connections and expand student understanding of the world and how it works,” she says.

Rosenthal’s passion for teaching has always been focused on building community and allowing students to use their creativity to deepen their understanding of themselves and each other. This focus on collaboration and community has driven Rosenthal to prioritize community projects with her students, such as large painted murals displayed at Sisters Middle School and a glass installation project created with local artist Suzie Zeitner, currently displayed at Sisters Art Works. Rosenthal also hosts a weekly art club for 5th–8th graders at the middle school, funded by SFF Presents.

Both Catalina and Rosenthal are extremely grateful for the work done by SFF Presents; several years ago the organization secured

a grant from the Oregon Charitable Foundation that funded both full-time art teacher positions. Following the success of the art programs, the Sisters School District eventually funded the positions.

Catalina and Rosenthal both feel honored to receive awards for their service, given that there were several other exemplary candidates throughout the state.

“I am very excited and honored to receive this award by the OAEA… there are many talented art educators in Oregon. I think it is pretty special that Paige and I are both being recognized!” Rosenthal said.

Catalina shared the sentiment, “ [I] was so completely honored to be the recipient of the award! I was nominated anonymously and it felt really special knowing

someone took the time to fill out the nomination application on my behalf based on what I am doing at Sisters Elementary School.”

This isn’t the first time that an arts educator from Sisters has been nominated for a prestigious award. In 2010, Carolyn Platt, the art teacher at Sisters Middle School at the time, was selected to receive the Middle School Art Educator of the Year award by the OAEA.

Paige Catalina and Judy Rosenthal will be honored at the OAEA State Conference on October 18, at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. Catalina will be receiving the award for Oregon Elementary Level Art Educator of the Year. Rosenthal will receive the Oregon Middle Level Art Educator of the Year award.

Paige Catalina.

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Judy Rosenthal.

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Events explore brain health, social security

By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

Local financial advisor Karen Kassy offers free events that address a variety of topics and bring subject matter experts to Sisters, with a focus on financial literacy. This October, one event dives into brain health, the other into Social Security.

Both will be held on the same day, Tuesday, October 14. The “Retain Your Brain” class is at noon, and the Social Security workshop at 6 pm. Each lasts one hour. The events are presented by Edward Jones, financial services firm through which Kassy is a certified chartered retirement planning counselor.

Stepping into Kassy’s past events was both fun and informative, alive with folks to chat with and hors d’oeuvres or a buffet to munch on, the flow encouraged by glasses of wine and NA beverages alike.

While some of these gatherings may focus on a defined approach to finance or encourage investment in a specific fund, others range widely, helping participants zero in on their financial needs and desires without any particular pitch.

October’s events are “information-only, not salesy,” Kassy stressed in a recent email.

“Social Security: Unlock Its Potential” explores the nitty-gritty of the program that employed Americans pay into during their working years. This federal government program then enables retirement income.

It can be confusing and bureaucratic to approach the matter strategically. Maximizing one’s Social Security benefits over time may be more difficult than the average American expects. The event is designed to

increase awareness of what issues to consider when planning for and navigating Social Security.

Kassy reports that previous iterations of this class have been popular in Sisters. Questions explored include: at what age should you begin taking Social Security payments? What about people who continue working and paying taxes after retirement age? Do you have to pay taxes on this income?

The “Retain Your Brain” free class delves into brain health and aging, including current research and practical tips to navigate the aging brain. Guests can expect to learn how brain health can impact both their finances and their lifestyles.

“Yes, we are doing two classes in one day. Yes, you can come to both or either,” Kassy announced.

Both gatherings feature Casey Miller, who is an advisor and consultant representing Hartford Funds. Kassy points out that Edward Jones is not an affiliate of Hartford Funds.

“Please RSVP sooner than later, because we need to make sure we have enough food,” Kassy stated. “Classes will be held at a gorgeous indoor location in downtown Sisters.”

The mystery location will be revealed at a later date.

“Once you RSVP, we’ll give you the details of where it will be held,” she explained.

Karen Kassy may be reached by phone at 541549-1866 for inquiries and to reserve a spot.

Finding the right nutrition

By Ashlee Francis Correspondent

When it comes to nutrition, one size does not fit all. The amount of calories a person needs changes over time. Why? Because our caloric needs are influenced by age, activity level, and overall health; all things that change over time. Understanding these shifts in life can help people fuel properly to maintain energy, support growth, and protect long-term well-being.

Childhood and adolescence: building blocks for growth

When people talk about their children eating them out of house and home, they may not be joking! Children and teenagers require more calories than you might expect. Their bodies are busy! They are building bones, muscle, and organs. This takes a lot of fuel, and calories are fuel. A growing child between ages six and 12 may need anywhere from 1,600 to 2,200 calories per day, depending on their activity level. Teenagers often need even more — girls around 1,800 to 2,400 and boys 2,000 to 3,200. Balanced meals rich in protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables ensure they get the nutrients necessary for healthy development.

Adulthood: balancing fuel and lifestyle

By the time most people reach their 20s and 30s, calorie requirements plateau. Dependent on activity level, the average male typically needs about 2,400 to 3,000 calories daily, while women require 1,800 to 2,400

calories a day. Sedentary lifestyles can lower those needs, while physically demanding jobs or regular exercise can raise them. At this stage, it’s less about growth and more about maintaining energy and preventing weight gain.

Middle age: a gradual decline

A shift in the metabolism slowing down in the 40s and 50s brings a decrease in calorie needs. Muscle mass begins to decrease naturally, and the body becomes less efficient at burning calories. Women may require 1,600 to 2,200 daily, and men 2,200 to 2,800. Prioritizing nutrient-dense foods — such as leafy greens, lean proteins, and healthy fats — becomes increasingly important to prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Older adults: less energy, more nutrients

By the time we reach

our 60s, energy needs continue to fall, often dropping below 2,000 calories a day. However, nutritional needs do not decline. In fact, older adults need more calcium, vitamin D, protein, and fiber to preserve bone health, muscle strength, and digestive health. Smaller meals, packed with high-quality nutrients, help older individuals stay healthy without overeating.

The takeaway Calorie needs are not static, they are like a wave. They rise during growth, peak in early adulthood, and gradually decrease with age. But while the numbers change, one rule remains constant: quality matters more than quantity. Choosing whole, nutrientrich foods over processed, empty calories benefits every stage of life.

Ashlee Francis is an athlete and the proprietor of Sweat PNW in Sisters.

ODOT: Transportation bill kept stations and jobs going

the Department’s maintenance yard in Sisters, about one mile east of town on Highway 126, closed July 31, along with stations in Estacada, Sweet Home, Rose Lodge, Veneta, Detroit, Drawbridge Station, Canyonville, Port Orford, Silver Lake, Mitchell, and Condon.

All employees in those locations were technically laid off. Depending on experience and seniority they were possibly eligible for work in other ODOT locations, some as far as 200 miles away.

Layoffs were extended twice as the legislature debated the bill intensely.

Sisters’ roads were set to be maintained by the Bend Station, which has a crew of only 11. The station at the Santiam Junction, crucial to winter driving, was not slated to extend its coverage into Sisters worrying area drivers.

Of greatest concern in Sisters Country is snow and ice removal. As winter approaches, local motorists

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property within Sisters Country is dually protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, and may have additional rules on campfires, smoking, and equipment use. To contact Oregon Department of Forestry staff, call 541-549-2731.

If you haven’t already created an account to register your burn, you can access the Before You Burn online system to register your property by visiting www. sistersfire.com (for Sisters residents) or www.clover dalefire.com (for Cloverdale residents). Residents in the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire Districts should register their address and schedule their burn days

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blocks of Jefferson Avenue traffic.

In a public works undertaking, a new 12-inch main sewer line is being buried on Pine Street where the normal trenching stops at Cascade

were told to expect slower and less-frequent plowing and treatment, particularly in rural and mountainous areas and their passes where fewer staff will have to cover more miles of roadway.

Now, it has all been reversed and affected employees received notice October 1 that their layoffs were rescinded. Instructions for reinstatement followed.

The Sisters yard had five of its usual complement of six on duty Thursday.

According to its union, ODOT lost as many as 200 workers who accepted positions elsewhere or who took retirement. Some were among the most experienced employees. ODOT appears to be scrambling to return its operations to full readiness just as winter approaches.

ODOT resignations were up 60 percent from June 27 to September 18 compared to the same period in 2024. About one in every six of ODOT’s positions is currently vacant the agency says.

ODOT and lawmakers on both sides agree on one thing: the funding is a “bandaid” and all involved expect the crisis to renew itself in two years.

using the online system.

The Before You Burn system includes weather information for your area, agency boundary maps to indicate if your property is protected by other agencies in addition to your local Fire District, and includes any restrictions those agencies have in place for burning.

Residents who have previously registered their address in the system should still check burning status daily and schedule a burn through the online system for each day they intend to burn. The requirement to check in each day is based on changing atmospheric and weather conditions, such as wind or air dryness.

The Fire District’s on-duty Shift Commanders will decide and update the system before 8 a.m. each day regarding whether burning will be allowed within the District.

so as not to disrupt traffic. Instead a horizontally bored tunnel is being drilled 10 feet under Cascade. The precision work was temporarily stalled when drillers came up against a giant boulder requiring micro blasting to dislodge it.

Contractors are hoping to have work sufficiently completed by the week of October 13 to allow for unimpeded travel.

SFF Presents offers creative workshops

This fall and winter, SFF Presents is opening the doors to imagination at Sisters Art Works with hands-on workshops. From layered woodland tunnel cards to handpainted winter bottles, these small-group workshops invite participants to slow down, explore, and make something that sparks joy. Each class is a playful journey—a chance to gather with others, lose yourself in creative exploration, and leave with a piece of art that carries a little of your own story. Registration for all classes opens Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m. at www.sffpresents.org/ workshops-and-classes.

Led by artist Amy Dart and creativity coach Krayna Castelbaum, each workshop encourages connection, curiosity, and playful exploration. With a maximum of 15 participants per class, you’ll find a welcoming space to experiment, laugh, and make something lasting.

The series begins with “Build and Belong: Crafting Tunnel Cards” on November 1. Participants will step into a tiny, layered world where squirrels peek from under branches, owls glide silently across moonlit skies, and children’s footprints leave fleeting traces in the snow. In this workshop, each layered

tunnel card becomes a story only the maker could tell. Create a keepsake to treasure or a gift to share. Instruction and materials are included, and the class is open to ages 13 and older. Class is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the JAM Studio.

The next workshop Craft and Connect: Winter Wreath or Table Centerpiece, will take place on December 6. Here, pinecones, evergreen sprigs, dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, and moss are transformed into mini wreaths or festive table centerpieces. Participants will enjoy the sensory rhythm of crafting and leave with a piece filled with the warmth and scents of the season. This class is also open to ages 13 and older with all materials provided. Class is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the JAM Studio.

On January 3 kickoff the new year with “Paint and Gather: Winter Bottlescapes,” a cozy workshop where participants will transform ordinary metal water bottles into tiny canvases of snowy forests, starry skies, or playful snow days. As acrylic paints bring winter daydreams to life, attendees can sip tea, share stories, and enjoy the simple joy of creating together. Each finished bottle will receive a

protective seal, making it both functional and beautiful, and all skill levels are welcome. Class is open to ages 13 and older and requires participants to bring their own water bottle. Class is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the JAM Studio. The series concludes on February 7 with “Persona Power: A Creative Writing & Bookmaking Playshop.” This workshop invites adults to step into imaginative personas, write from new voices, and create handmade books to give their characters a home. Participants are encouraged to approach the session with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment, resulting in a playful, transformative creative experience. Must be 18 or older to enroll. Class is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the JAM Studio. All workshops are designed to inspire reflection, connection, and delight. No prior experience is necessary, just curiosity and a love for creativity. Recommended tuition for each class is $85. SFF Presents offers Pay What You Can Pricing to ensure no one is prevented from participating due to financial barriers. This tuition support is available through the SFF Presents scholarship fund. Scholarships can be requested during registration.

Nugget Poetry Corner

Wars always lose!

ByEdieJones

I’m avoiding the ne ws. It’s all about wars Wars always lose.

No matter w ho comes out on top

In the end, w hat’s left may not be w hat they w ant, what they choose. Even the winners always lose

Have we forgotten the value of talk?

In another’s shoes to take a w alk?

Why do some need to acquir e more land, conquer their neighbor s, in number s expand? How muc h better to be friends, not foes

To work in conjunction with whoever is blesse d with skills and answer s that pr oduce the best we have to of fer. Instead, we wor k to line our cof fer s, with r ubies and je wels and money galor e. Isn’t it better to aid the poor?

Why must some always be right?

Feeling compelled to use power and might?

Destr oying lives and homes, with bombs and dr ones. What can we do to c hange this tr end?

End all wars. With all, be friends.

ByRichardLyons

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it T his imminence The test

T his house

Acr oss the edge

The cr umbling cr est

Send submissions of original poetr y to jess@nuggetn ews.com for possible inclusion of a future issue of The Nugget..

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ignore the opportunity to make it accessible? It may be that due to cost limitations or school district preferences the remainder of the nature trail is built as a primitive (dusty, rough, mud-prone) single-track trail. But keep in mind this could result in limiting access to those whose mobility is taken for granted on two fully functional legs. The final route of the nature trail around the boundary of the school district properties is still being worked out. But the ultimate distance is nowhere near 3.5 miles. Where that number might have come from remains a mystery.

Finally, all those who are willing to turn their ideas into action are welcome to participate in creating “Trails for Everyone.”

Kris Calvin

To the Editor:

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Racist trope

The AI depiction of Senator Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries by President Trump is a crude and racist trope. The seeds of his own destruction in his demented brain are exposed for all to see and can no longer be denied.

Daniel Ramberg

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Fuels reduction

To the Editor:

I would never allow my project consultants to present a problem unless they also provided a solution. I’d say something like “problem finders are a dime a dozen. Solution finders are what I pay you for.” The problem is wild fire. I went to the County Commissioners weekly 9 a.m. Wednesday meeting ready to use my three minutes of public comments time with both problem and solution. Wildfire fuel reduction on small acreages can be improved by adding to the existing system. The transfer stations currently charge $36 for a six-cubic-yard load. This is waived in the late spring for eight

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by what Polachek described as ‘questionable calls’ that denied advantage and forced restarts.

“Even though calls and painfully obvious physicality weren’t going our way, not a single person from our team let that get to them,” Polachek said.

The Outlaws’ defense held strong, limiting the Eagles to only a few shots that posed little threat. “Our defense has really come together over the past few games,” Polachek said. “It showed today when the keeper only had to save two or three shots and we held a solid team to zero goals.”

The match may have ended in a scoreless tie, but the Outlaws showed resilience and growing cohesion. “I’m so excited and proud of how the team has come together in such a short time to pull off some incredible tactics against very worthy adversaries,” Polachek said.

The Outlaws were scheduled to play at La Pine on Tuesday October 7. They will host Elmira on Thursday.

days each year. This works great for spring cleaning around urban properties. The program does not help enough for small ranches. I removed over 70 loads of juniper branches and brush over the past two years and still there is more work to be done. I saved about $3,000 using the free days. A new pilot county program for small ranches needs to be in place. Perhaps small ranch annual permit cards would be issued for $100. Card holders could remove and haul wild fire fuels all year long.

The benefits are obvious: less fuel on ranches reduces the number and severity of wildfires. The rancher has the financial incentive to maximize his use of the permit thus reducing the per load cost from $36 to something much much less. My neighbors benefit from my work reducing wildfire fuel. Smaller wild fires means a huge savings fighting them. The Flat Fire fight cost was $29 million.

This program could be set up in a week or two and have immediate benefits. This program is under the control of the county commissioners who could enact a pilot program right away. During my three minutes of public comments at the meeting, commissioner Chang recommended I contact the county forester and said the landfill is running out of room. I already work with the county forester, the national forest, and the BLM. Chang also stated there was no room at the landfill. Commissioner Debone suggested burning on the ranch when permitted. I burn branches and brush through the winter. This fuel reduction program is just one piece of the puzzle and it is something the county commissioners control. Commissioners Debone and Adair showed much interest in such a program. My research on the landfill capacity was interesting considering commissioner Chang’s landfill capacity objection. All of the branch, brush, and yard materials are stockpiled at the transfer station. The material is processed into something like mulch. This material is hauled to the landfill and added in layers to garbage thus creating a better quality of fill similar to compost. The ranch fuel reduction program would not add that much added material but have a substantial impact. If 100 ranchers hauled six-cubic-yard loads 50 times in a year, that yields 30,000 cubic yards of wildfire fuel. Once

processed, that volume is compressed to 15,000 CY. The estimated additional material to the landfill for a single year is three inches. I hope those who would support this program email commissioners and attend the Wednesday Commissioners’ open meeting and voice your support for at least a pilot program to begin now.

Michael Paulson s s s

Let the people decide

To the Editor: In response to “Recall is the wrong call” in the October 1 edition of The Nugget, agreed: The city council should create a commission as one step in the process for selecting a work of public art for the Locust Street at Highway 20 roundabout. But commission’s authority should be limited, and we citizens should make the final decision.

The commission would establish a reasonable timeline and process necessary to call for, receive, and display submissions of proposed public art works that interpret Sisters’ history and western identity, including its future western identity. The existence of the roundabout and the emerging wave of residential and commercial construction show the town is evolving. Artisans might propose interpretations of its Western history and evolution in ways it doesn’t yet imagine but will accept and support. We won’t have those proposals to choose from unless we ask for them and for their costs. The people would make an informed choice about which proposal to install in the roundabout.

An informed choice means the public has opportunities to examine the proposals, know their costs, and hear or read the artisans’ explanations of their concepts. That could be done in person, virtually, or both. Then we citizens would vote.

The first round of votes would be a primary to select two of the proposed works for a second and final vote. The result would be a majority of the voters, not any unique constituency, would make the choice. Call that an exercise in democracy.

Cliff Brush

CORE3 plans for major disaster

By Susan Cobb Correspondent

Western Oregon is rocked by a massive Cascade Subduction Zone earthquake that destroys infrastructure, and forces thousands of people to flee their homes. A deadly pandemic rears its head. Fire or flood create massive disruptions. What will Oregonians do?

Since 2020, CORE3 partnering agencies have been planning, collaborating, and garnering funding and resources to create an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Central Oregon to respond to catastrophic emergencies. CORE3 means “Central Oregon Ready Responsive Resilient.” Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) Community Development Coordination Manager Shelby Knight has been working on the CORE3 project since it began, six years ago. Knight was the guest speaker at the Redmond Library, October 2, for the First Thursday Speaker Series, which is a Deschutes County League of Women Voters monthly event.

The CORE3 project includes 28 partnering entities within Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties, and the State of Oregon. Knight presented an overview of the depth and breadth of the CORE3 project. She shared that it is a state-tonational concern to be prepared to take care of the

people of Oregon should the Cascadia Subduction Zone collapse, or other expansive natural disasters occur; fires, pandemics, or floods.

Knight shared that there are many emergency plans integrated between emergency service providers in Oregon and the nation. Building an EOC in Redmond creates a needed redundancy of such a facility east of the Cascade Mountains, situated near an airport to receive emergency resources and supplies. If a catastrophic event occurs in some portion of Oregon, there is a national redundancy plan for multiple transfer lines to assure delivery in case one or more supply sources or EOCs are disabled. (See graphic accompanying the online version of this story at www. nuggetnews.com.)

She noted that during nonemergency periods (which is most of the time), the CORE3 facility will allow for emergency supply storage, training facilities for fire, police, and sheriff departments, fire situation simulations, vehicular track testing of emergency drivers’ speed and maneuvering capabilities, online training rooms, etc.

During a major disaster the EOC becomes a central command center.

The CORE3 facilities and infrastructure will be developed on 300 acres located just north of the Redmond Airport. The land was donated by

Deschutes County to the City of Redmond at an estimated value of $13 million. The CORE3 development plan has been finalized (see graphic at www.nuggetnews. com) . The land to the north will allow for future expansion which Knight suggested is likely.

Detailed information on CORE3 project’s phases and timelines, agencies involved, current funding sources, names and contact information for those managing the project, and other aspects, may be found at www.core 3center.org. For a summary, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on Project Power Point.

The entire CORE3 project is estimated to cost just over $99 million, as noted in the 2020 Strategic Business Plan of CORE3. Knight said the groundbreaking is slated for 2026. As of October, approximately $20 million in funding has been secured. Even as the CORE3 project advances into its planned phases, far more funding will be required. Knight noted that securing funding is a major focus and current concern.

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this predicament in the first place. Do we really want to open that can of worms again on at least this roundabout art choice? Perhaps for future art and placements Jim’s idea has much merit.

So I have another idea, at least on this roundabout art, just to further complicate a decision. I suggest that school grades third through eighth be put in a hat. The students in the grade that is pulled out of the hat, perhaps by the anonymous donor, are the ones who get to choose the art to represent our city out of the submissions available. There are many valuable lessons for our children who might get to do this. First, the teacher could incorporate lessons on art, western history, Sisters history, the rules each artist was trying to meet, and what the art is trying to represent for our town. Secondly, and more importantly, it would be a good time to learn about the democratic process, civil engagement with those of a different opinion, and how

to go about defending their position on their individual choice and how and why they came to that choice. Finally, how to live with the democratic results after the class “elects” a choice by majority vote, whether or not they agreed with that choice. And I think it would be very difficult for any of us adults to accuse the kids’ choice as being biased.

Are the students too young to make this important decision? I think not. We adults don’t appear to be doing any better than they could. In fact, we have already failed.

I think this would be a great process for our “nice” little town. “Nice” being the key word. It would bring some joy back to the process, which at this point all of the joy we should be having in choosing a piece of art I believe is gone for most of us, no matter what you may have wanted. Also, I agree with Jim, a recall of our dedicated city council members is not “nice” nor appropriate. In fact; it is bullying to get your way because you have money which you think gives you power over others. That is not the representation of this town that I think we want.

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Deer season is open in Sisters Country

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Saturday was the opening of the deer season in Sisters Country. It runs through October 15 on the Upper Deschutes and Metolius Units.

The first weekend and into the first week sees the greatest activity, but forest users should be aware through the entire season. Precautions are in order for hikers, bikers, and pets, especially if you stray from popular trails.

Hunters as a group will try to get as far from humans as possible. The more remote the setting, the better their chances of finding game. Lack of noise and human scent are two of the top three factors in hunting success.

Other users should be careful and show respect. If you’re going to be out, wear hunter orange and carry a whistle or noisemaker. Hunter orange clothing makes it much easier to see and be seen because nothing in nature matches this color. This includes your furry friends. Ensure your dog wears an orange vest, leash, or bandana.

Deer and elk see the blaze orange color as gray, so wearing it doesn’t make hunters more noticeable to their prey or less successful at hunting. Oregon hunting regulations require hunters age 17 and under to wear hunter orange when hunting big game and upland birds (except turkey) with a firearm.

If you hear hunters in the area, or hear shots, speak up. A loud “Hikers on the Trail!” will politely make everyone aware of your presence. Keep moving. Stopping to chat with hunters may be interesting for you, but not necessarily for them.

Keep your dogs on leash. If that reduces the pleasure of the experience, hike in town or very close by.

Private property is often interspersed with National Forest lands. Bring a map and remain alert to whether you’re still on public lands that are authorized for hunting.

Is there hunting in wilderness areas like Three Sisters and Mount Jefferson? The short answer is yes, but with some important caveats. While hunting is permitted, there are strict regulations and guidelines that must be followed.

Mating season for deer and elk is September and October. During the breeding season bucks will be chasing does across roads and highways, and hunters often divert deer into moving across roads.

The time between early October and December, includes not only hunting season, but when crops are being harvested. These activities often result in deer being displaced from their fields.

Deer mating season can be a dangerous time for drivers, deer, and car hoods.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, 1.6 million deer-vehicle collisions occur each year, resulting in 200 fatalities, tens of thousands of injuries, and over $3.6 billion in vehicle damage. Being prepared can help prevent you from adding to these statistics.

Deer are most often seen crossing roads in the evening and early morning, especially around dusk and dawn. As you drive during this deer season, it is essential to prepare yourself by anticipating the problem and being aware of your surroundings.

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Residential and Commercial

Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587

603 Excavation & Trucking 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!

ROBINSON & OWEN

Heavy Construction, Inc.

All your excavation needs

*General excavation

604 Heating & Cooling

ACTION AIR

Heating & Cooling, LLC

Retrofit • New Const • Remodel

Consulting, Service & Installs

actionairheatingandcooling.com

CCB #195556 541-549-6464

605 Painting

~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~

Quality Painting, Ext. & Int.

Refurbishing Decks

CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com

Interior/Exterior Painting

Deck Refinishing Jacob deSmet 503-559-9327

peakperformancepainting1@ gmail.com • CCB#243491

EMPIRE PAINTING

Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining CCB#180042 541-613-1530 • Geoff Houk

606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance

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

Alpine Landscape Maintenance An All-Electric Landscape Company.

Text/Call Paul 541.485.2837 alpine.landscapes@icloud.com

Eastern Cascade Solutions Landscaping & Construction www.easterncascadesolutions. com • 541-233-7195 LCB #9958 • CCB #222039

Keeping Sisters Country Beautiful Since 2006 candcnursery@gmail.com 541-549-2345

– 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

J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, thatching, aerating, irrigation, mowing. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com

STEVE'S HAULING Yard and other debris, landscaping services, chain saw work, etc. 707-328-8370 All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740

701 Domestic Services

I & I Crystal Cleaning, LLC Specializing in Commercial, Residential & Vacation Rentals. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 541-977-1051

BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 T H E N

802 Help Wanted

The Nugget Newspaper is seeking a 5th crew member! PT, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. Ideal candidate is comfortable with systems, learning new software, communicating by phone, email, and in-person. Work is varied, including managing subscriptions, walk-in traffic, classifieds, directing phone calls, answering questions, supporting staff as needed. Must love working with a tight-knit team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven office. Stop by 442 E. Main Ave., call 541-549-9941, or email jess@nuggetnews.com.

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Pat Burke

LOCALLY OWNED

CRAFTSMAN BUILT

CCB: 228388 • 541-588-2062 www.sistersfencecompany.com

Custom Homes

Additions - Remodels

Residential Building Projects

Becke William Pierce

CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384

Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com — Serving Sisters Since 2010 — CASCADE GARAGE DOORS

Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553

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

*Site Preparation

*Sub-Divisions

*Road Building

*Sewer and Water Systems

*Underground Utilities

*Grading

*Sand-Gravel-Rock

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

CCB #124327

541-549-1848

BANR Enterprises, LLC

Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls

Residential & Commercial CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 www.BANR.net

Douglas Beall’s photograph of a pair of pheasants was selected for the cover of the 2025-26 edition of the Oregon DepartmentofFish andWildlifeOregon GameBirdHunting Regulations

Beall contributes the “Sisters Country birds” column to TheNugget His work can be seen at https:// abirdsingsbecause ithasasong.com.