Sisters celebrates affordable housing efforts
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
“Housing is going to be one of the most critical issues that defines our state and our country.”
Those were the words of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Executive Director Andrea Bell as she spoke to a gathering of state, county, and local officials and dignitaries at Sisters Woodlands on Monday afternoon, October 20.
Bell was speaking on behalf of Governor Tina Kotek, who has made increasing housing access a cornerstone of her administration’s policy efforts. Kotek was to have been on hand, but had to return to Salem as the 9th Circuit Court handed down a ruling on the legality of the Trump Administration’s planned deployment of the National Guard to Portland.
The gathering was the culmination of an afternoonlong tour where Kotek and others viewed affordable housing projects underway in Bend and Sisters. Kotek’s visit to Sisters included
lunch at The Hub, hosted by Citizens4Community, where the challenges of creating workforce and affordable housing were discussed. The tour visited the site of McKenzie Meadows Village, which is under consideration for inclusion into the Sisters Urban Growth Boundary (see
Council gets set to decide on UGB plans
By Susan Cobb Correspondent
The Sisters City Council continued to explore the path forward on an urban growth boundary expansion during their Wednesday, October 22, workshop.
The Council had intended to make a decision on the preferred option for Sisters’ Urban Growth Boundary expansion (UGB) on September 24. Council had concerns about timelines, expense impacts, Concept Aa property restrictions, McKenzie Meadows’ (MMV) property readiness, and questions which only the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) could answer. They sought further information and delayed a decision until their
November 5 meeting.
The November meeting will see Council considering three options:
• Move forward with the preferred option, Concept Aa application process, as recommended by both the UGB Steering Committee (UGB-SC) and the City of Sisters (City) Planning Commission.
• Pause temporarily to let the appeals process play out on the Deschutes County Commissioners’ approval of MMV’s application, while not risking the deadline of January 1, 2027, for Sisters’ UGB expansion.
• Pause until the MMV property is cleared of any appeals.
During the workshop of October 22, Community
related story, this page).
The highlight of the tour was the groundbreaking on one of two current Sisters Habitat for Humanity projects. Bell noted that the values of creating housing for all sorts of people in communities “have to come off paper” and be enacted on the ground
— and the Habitat effort is an example of this.
The groundbreaking recognized the construction of the last six of 10 cottages included in the Sisters Woodlands development. The concrete footings are already
See HOUSING on page 11
Forum to explore lessons of Flat Fire
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
The Flat Fire of August 2025 had a devastating impact on Sisters Country. It burned 23,000 acres, and destroyed five homes and a dozen outbuildings, and forced the evacuation of hundreds if not thousands of households. Yet, it could have been much worse. Preparation by homeowners and heroic efforts of firefighting personnel meant that many threatened homes were saved — And there were no serious injuries reported.
Ben Duda, Deschutes County emergency manager, said that the work of homeowners to harden homes and create defensible space on their property, and to be prepared for an emergency, was
See FLAT FIRE on page 17
Runners take on Suttle Lake Trail
By Ceili Gatley Correspondent
A gloomy, rainy October day on Saturday and a snowy finish on Sunday with the lake in glorious fall colors set the scene for runners circling the Suttle Lake Trail multiple times throughout the course of the inaugural Suttle Lake Trail Fest, put on by Alpine Running.
The race was a timed event in which runners ran trail the 3.6-mile loop with 110 feet of elevation gain per loop for 24, 12, or six hours, from Saturday into Sunday. Runners strove to achieve as many miles as possible within the timed window of their choosing. Ultrarunners in these timed events often aim to run over 100 miles in under 24 hours.
The event provided free camping, food at the aid station, and a sense of community among runners and their
repeatedly for hours in a
supporters. The run began at the South Shore Campground with hot coffee, pastries, and snacks for runners as they
passed by the start/finish line on each lap. Some of
See RUNNERS on page 19
Runners ran the 3.6 mile loop trail at Suttle Lake
new endurance run in Sisters Country.
PHOTO BY JAROD GATLEY
Government officials and local dignitaries gathered last week at Sisters Woodlands to officially break ground on Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s affordable component to the Sisters development.
PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS
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Roundabout
Dear Editor:
In a conversation yesterday a very upset, unhappy long-time Sisters resident expressed her unhappiness with how certain personalities on the city council sidelined the Red Rock/Lane Frost sculpture. It was a sad and wholly unnecessary feud from the beginning that pitted our community against one another over artwork, especially artwork on what is ODOT-owned-and-managed property.
After I spent a whopping 10 minutes on the phone with an ODOT representative and exchanging several official emails upon opening an ODOT account, the below is the
official position of ODOT. It has long been available (Google it). If either the sculpture committee chairperson and/or the city attorney had done the same on Day One this silliness never would have occurred.
“ODOT is responsible for establishing the safety standards and design guidelines for any installation within the highway rightof-way. This ensures that all artwork meets safety, visibility, and maintenance requirements. ODOT does not participate in selecting the specific artwork itself.
“The City of Sisters is responsible for choosing and proposing the artwork,
See LETTERS on page 13
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Come the Revolution
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
America was born in division, strife, and violence.
That is a point documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been hammering on as he hits the promotional circuit in advance of the November 16 premier of his six-part film “The American Revolution” on PBS. Burns emphasizes — quite rightly — that the American Revolution was a civil war, and a much more archetypal one than the great conflict that split the nation in 1861-65.
Neighbors turned against neighbors, sons against fathers, brothers against brothers. The divisions were political, of course, but they ran deeper, into questions of identity and community. Even when individuals took a side, it was often because they felt forced to do so, and they remained conflicted. American colonists felt themselves to be British, and the split from the Mother Country was painful.
Burns knows that all human dramas are tangled and complicated — and get flattened out when they are mythologized. No American story is more dramatic — and more mythologized — than the Revolution.
3,000 tyrants a mile away.
The Revolution in the backcountry was a particularly nasty neighbor-againstneighbor conflict, and civilians suffered as greatly as combatants.
It was a “hard war” scenario, targeting for destruction and dislocation a civilian population and its means of living. The war on the frontier also pulled in native peoples, who mostly — but not entirely — sided with the British Crown. The native peoples didn’t necessarily trust the British — they had been fighting against them just a decade before. But the Crown seemed to offer the better of two bad alternatives in the effort to maintain their sovereignty over their land, from New York to the Ohio River country to the Carolina backcountry.
The war on the frontier was shockingly violent — and it determined whether the new United States would remain bound to the Atlantic seaboard or would become a continental empire.
Enslaved people of African descent also had choices to make. British officials — somewhat cynically — offered freedom to slaves who fled their owners and joined British service. Cynically, because John Murray, Lord Dunmore, Royal Governor of Virginia proclaimed freedom for Black slaves — but not his. It is worth noting that the Crown essentially abandoned its Native American allies and the enslaved people who served its cause once the war was lost.
Our stereotype of Loyalists or “Tories” would have us believe that they were all people of the wellheeled classes, invested in the status quo. That was not always the case — particularly in the backcountry. In the frontier lands, Loyalists were just as apt to be poor farmers who were at odds with the colonial elite, especially ambitious landowners who might have had an eye on their small holdings, or merchants who held their debt. Often, a person or clan’s ideological affiliation was based on neighborhood disputes — if the neighbor you were at odds with was a “Patriot” you might well declare yourself a “Tory.” And a good many folks simply did not buy into the sense of grievance that drove the Patriot cause.
Such men and their families were subjected to threats and intimidation, and in some cases outright attacks by Rebel neighbors. For them, tyranny came not from Parliament or from King George III — it came from the bullying of local Committees of Safety. In the words of a Loyalist clergyman, they figured it was better to deal with one tyrant a thousand miles away than
“The American Revolution” recounts how, out of all of this blood and terror and injustice, there arose a nation built on principles and ideals of individual liberty and natural rights that have expanded beyond their original scope to inspire millions across the globe and over 250 years.
It’s a helluva story, and one most Americans don’t really know. We are familiar with a kind of highlight reel of Revolutionary events, heavily mythologized, but the deeper story is more dramatic, more fraught and more resonant than any bastardized version.
It is to be hoped that we who are living through a time of profound division and discord can delve deeply into our founding history, and find renewed understanding and inspiration in the complex, contradictory, contentious nature of what it means to be an American.
PHOTO BY DALE GRIMSMAN
COMMUNITY
Pooling 108 individual checks, members of 100+ Women Who Care have donated $10,800 to the CORE Market.
Record donation goes to CORE
CORE was selected for funding at the group’s final quarterly meeting of 2025, where three nonprofits nominated by group members made their presentations: Citizens4Community, Living Well with Dementia, and the CORE Market. After the presentations, members voted to support CORE, operated by the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter.
CORE Market Manager Lori Blanchard explained how CORE Market serves more than 300 households every month, including 140 children, through a food pantry that offers a safe, equitable, and communitycentered shopping experience for the vulnerable in our community.
Blanchard pointed out that the need for food support is growing dramatically in the wake of federal funding cuts and spending freezes. These cuts to some of the larger nonprofits directly impact small local organizations who depend on them for direct food donations.
Individuals enrolled in SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Benefits Program, will not get assistance beginning November 1, Blanchard explained. Food banks throughout Oregon are stocking their shelves, as is CORE. Blanchard said they will use the donated funds to fill its pantry in the face of increasing need and declining donations.
During their one-hour meeting, members of 100+ Women Who CareSisters also learned about funding opportunities for Citizens4Community and Living Well with Dementia.
Executive Director Kellen Klein described one of C4C’s newest endeavors, a community meeting space called The Hub. Created to provide a “center of civic life in Sisters Country,” The Hub offers coworking spaces, meeting rooms, shared equipment and supplies for nonprofit groups, an artist-in-residence program, and community workshops. Opened recently at
City snapshot — Halloween and more
Lt. Davis.
Sisters Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DSCO) Lieutenant Chad Davis spoke at the October 22 City Council meeting and reminded citizens to partake of the “Trunk-or-Treat,” October 31, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Village Green Park (305 S. Fir Street).
Council had three meetings the evening of October 22, a workshop, general, and as posted, an executive session. Besides the lengthy and in-depth presentation on the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) project (see related article page 1), the workshop included an update from
Lt. Davis noted that September was the busiest month this year with 34 arrests. Of those arrests, most were for traffic violations, young speeders, those driving without insurance, some found to have existing warrants, and few arrests for causing public disorder. When asked if the perpetrators were mostly out-oftowners, Lt. Davis did not have such details but might within Sisters’ DSCO annual report.
Councilor Michael Preedin wondered about DSCO officers addressing unhoused issues in adjacent
Film celebrates
‘King of In Between’
the American greats.”
Garland Jeffreys always seemed to be on the cusp of making it big on the American music scene. The New York-based songwriter and performer whose career spanned nearly a half-century starting in the early 1970s, influenced countless other artists in rock and roll, soul and reggae music. He was a contemporary and associate of Lou Reed, and Bob Marley, and is hailed by Bruce Springsteen as “one of
SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR
BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS
Al -Anon
Mon., noon, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church. 5 41-610 -7383.
Alcoholics A nonymou s
Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church • Tuesday, noon, Big Book study, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church • Wednesday, 7 a.m.,G entlemen’s meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • Thursday, noon, Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Thursday, 7 p.m., Episc opal Church of the Transf iguration • Fr iday, noon, Step & Tradition meeting, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church. 5 41-5 48 -0 440. Saturday, 8 a.m., Episc opal Church of the Transf iguration • Sunday, 7 p.m Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Central Oregon F ly Tye rs G uild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelef ly@msn.c om Central Oregon Trail A lliance (COTA) Sisters Chapter meets monthly for a meeting, group bike ride, or event. Contact sistersrep@cotamtb.com for info.
Ci tizens4Communit y C ommunity
Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday of ever y mont h, 10 to 11:30 a.m. V isit citizens 4c ommunity.c om for loc ation.
Council on Aging of Cent ral O rego n Senior Lunch In- person community dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grab -and -go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs 12:3 0 to 1 p.m. Sisters C ommunity Church. 5 41-4 8 0-18 43 East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wed. (September- June), Stitchin’ Post . A ll are welcome. 5 41-5 49 -6 061.
G o Fish Fishing G roup 3rd Monday 7 p.m., Siste rs C ommunity Church. 541-771-2211
Hear twarmers (f leec e blanketmaker s) 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Siste rs Communit y Church. M ater ials provided. 541- 408 -8 505.
Hero Q uilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 5 41-6 68 -1755
Living Well W ith Dementia Sisters
Care Par tner Suppor t Group. 2nd & 4th Weds., 1-2:30 p.m. Siste rs Park & Recreation District Communi ty Center. 541- 588 -0547.
Mili tary Parent s of S isters Meetings are held quarter ly; please c all 5 41-388 -9 013.
Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters Chapter meets Wednesda ys, 11:30 a.m., Takoda’s Restaurant. 5 41-5 49 -6 469.
Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Zoom. 503- 93 0- 6158
Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 3:3 0 p.m., at Sisters Communit y Church. 5 41-5 49 -6157.
Sisters Area Woodworke rs First Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 41-231-18 97
Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. at Sisters C ommunity Church. Email sister sbridge2021@gmail.com.
Sisters Caregi ver Sup por t G roup 2nd & 4th Weds., 1-2:30 p.m. Siste rs Library Communit y Room. 5 41-588 -0547. (M eets with Living Well With Dementia Sisters)
Sisters Garden C lub For monthly meetings visit: SistersGardenClub.com.
Sisters Habitat for Humanit y Board of D irectors 4th Tuesday, 4:3 0 p.m. Location infor mation: 5 41-5 49 -1193.
Sisters Kiwani s 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:3 0 a.m. to 1 p.m., at S PR D in Sisters 541- 632- 3663
Sisters Parent Teacher Communit y 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sisters Elementary School Commons. 917-219-8298
Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Noon to 1 p.m., at SPR D. 541-76 0- 5645
Sisters Veterans no- host lunch, Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Rest aurant. All veterans welcome, 5 41-241-6 56 3.
Sisters Trails A lliance Board Meetings take plac e ever y other month, 5 p.m. In- person or zoom. Contact: info@sisterstrails.org
Three Sister s Irrigation Distric t Board of Direc tors M eets 2nd Tuesday, 10 a.m., TSI D Of fice 541- 903- 4050
Three Sister s Lions Club 2nd Thursday, 6:3 0 p.m., Spoons Rest aurant. 5 41-419 -1279. VF W Po st 813 8 and A merican Legion Post 8 6 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:3 0 p.m., Pine Meadow Village Clubhouse, 596 W Jef ferson Ave. 541-241- 6563
Yet the big breakthrough never happened. Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between,” created by his wife and manager Claire Jeffreys, recounts the story of an artist who built a life in music and a devoted following, whose influence is far more powerful than his profile might suggest. The film plays one night only, Wednesday, October 29 at Sisters Movie House, at 6:45 p.m. This is the only
SCHOOLS
Black Bu tt e School Board of Dire ctor s 3rd
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CIT Y & PARKS
Sisters Ci ty Council 2nd & 4t h Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters Cit y Hall 541- 549- 6022
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By Susan Cobb Correspondent
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Outlaws come out on top in playoff
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws volleyball squad notched a strong 3-1 victory at home over Pleasant Hill (PH) on Saturday, October 25, in a league playoff match. Sisters fell in the first set 22-25, but roared back to win the next three 25-22, 25-21, and 25-8. With the win they earn a bye in the first round of the state playoffs. They will host round two on Saturday, November 1, against an opponent that is yet to be determined.
Sisters got off to a slow start in the opener against PH, but battled hard to stay close. Emma Long served an ace to tie it 8-8 and later came up with key digs to keep the ball alive. Paityn Cotner set up her sister Maici for a kill to even the score at 12-12, and after a long rally, a Malia Hernandez kill gave Sisters a 16-13 lead. Maici and Audrey Sybesma added kills to make it 20-17, and a back-row kill from Maici pushed the lead to 22-18. Unfortunately, the Billies gained momentum, clawed back, and scored seven straight to steal the win.
The Outlaws regrouped in the second. Sybesma started things off with a kill, and the set stayed tight throughout. Brooke Lindsay came up big at the net with two blocks to close the gap to 13-16. Paityn Cotner continued to spread the offense, finding her hitters in rhythm — Maici, Malia, Audrey, and Shanitah Few — and Sybesma sealed the win with a powerful kill for the final point.
Momentum carried into the third. Few opened with a huge block, and Maici Cotner followed with backto-back kills to make it 4-2. Alli Fogerty served a fourpoint run that included an ace to extend the lead to 10-4. Sisters kept the pressure on with back-to-back points from Few off a block
and then a kill, and she later hammered down the final point for the 25-21 win.
The Outlaws completely dominated the fourth frame. Hernandez had a four-point serving run with two aces to put Sisters up 7-2. Long followed with a five-point run, including an ace, to make tit 14-4. Maici Cotner took over with another five-point run with two aces to stretch the lead to 20-5. Paityn Cotner closed it out with a threepoint serving run capped by a monster kill from Sybesma to secure the victory.
Fogerty had a career night defensively, finishing with 46 digs — a new personal record. Hernandez tallied 24 digs and Long added 20.
Hernandez and Sybesma each posted 14 kills, while Maici Cotner recorded 11.
Hernandez and Maici both notched three aces. Few led the blocking front with four, Lindsay added three, and Sybesma chipped in two.
Paityn Cotner distributed 44 assists in the win.
Fogerty and Hernandez shared their thoughts with The Nugget on the win and their undefeated season.
Fogerty said, “The team really put our efforts together towards one common goal in
the end and that allowed us to run smoothly and play our best after being shaken up by the first set.”
“Going undefeated and winning league feels amazing!” said Hernandez. “We’ve worked so hard for this all season. I’m really proud of our team and for how much the coaches have pushed us. We’ve trusted each other in every match, and it shows. We’re excited to carry this momentum into playoffs and hopefully make a strong run at state.”
Assistant Coach Mailee Utu praised the team’s allaround effort.
“Alli did so well defensively,” said Utu. “It was crazy. She was just everywhere and touching everything. Emma, Maici, and Malia also did incredibly well on defense. It was our strong suit for sure.
“This was a huge game for us!” added Utu. “To be able to walk away from league fully undefeated is such a good feeling. Everything came together. Hitters were putting the ball away, defense was everywhere, Paityn made good setting choices, and blocking was solid. It was just such a great game!”
Local woman receives liver transplant
A local woman has undergone a successful liver transplant, after she very suddenly went into liver failure.
Patti Jo Beal is wellknown to many in Sisters. She ran Old West Collectibles on Hood Avenue on behalf of Len Gratteri for a number of years, and worked in advertising for The Nugget in 2019-2020.
Sudden, acute liver failure put her in the hospital earlier this month, and she was transported on an urgent basis to Oregon Health Sciences University and placed on a high-priority donor list. She underwent a successful nine-hour transplant surgery on October 24, but she faces a long and arduous recovery.
Her friends and family have established a GoFundMe account on her behalf at https://www. gofundme.com/f/help-pattijo-fight-for-her-life-liverfailure-urgent-t.
Family members Jason and Ibelis Beal wrote:
“Anyone who knows Patti Jo knows the warmth, strength, and generosity she brings into the lives of others. She’s always been there for those in need, and now,
she needs us more than ever.
“The costs associated with her care — transplant evaluations, hospital stays, dialysis treatments, medications, travel, and long-term recovery — are overwhelming. Our family is doing all we can, but we can’t face this alone.
“We’re asking for your support — whether through a donation, a share, or simply keeping Patti Jo in your thoughts and prayers. Every little bit helps and brings us closer to giving her the second chance at life she so deeply deserves.”
The Outlaws played hard in a key victory against the Pleasant Hill Billies.
PHOTO BY NATE LICHVARCIK
Patti Jo Beal.
PHOTO PROVIDED
Sisters GRO continues to grow
By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
Following a record-setting year in 2025 of awarding over $353,000 in local scholarships, the Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (Sisters GRO) has expanded further for the class of 2026.
Executive Director Regan Roberts announced at last month’s board meeting that the minimum award to be offered in 2026 will be $1,000.
Roberts said, “Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (Sisters GRO) is thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous anonymous donor, the minimum scholarship award for the Class of 2026 will be $1,000. This gift ensures that every eligible applicant receives meaningful financial support as they pursue education beyond high school.”
Board Chair Tim Ross added, “We’re deeply grateful for this donor’s commitment to our students. It’s a powerful reminder that even one act of generosity can ripple outward and change lives. Sisters GRO hopes to build on this momentum. If others in the community are inspired to contribute, the organization would love to raise the minimum award to $1,500 or more.”
The cost of attending college continues to rise and even with programs like the Oregon Promise, which helps cover tuition at community colleges in Oregon, it’s not enough, according to Roberts.
“That’s why we so appreciate all of our donors, including two new ones added for this year,” said Roberts.
One new award, the Aurora Scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) trade program or degree. The second addition comes from Casey Boyd of Rescued Living, which
will be $1,000 per year and renewable up to four years, with preference focused on students pursuing trades, forestry, or agriculture.
Roberts reported that GRO is in the process of confirming all of the past donors, and any updates with a deadline of November 30.
“If there are new donors out there who want to contribute to the GRO program for this school year, we would need to have them contact us prior to November 30,” said Roberts. “People can reach out to me through the Sisters GRO website (sistersgro.org) or email me directly at regan@sistersgro. org.” The website includes information about how to donate.
As far as preparing for this year’s scholarship season, the application window for Sisters High School class of 2026, will be from January 12, 2026 to February 13, 2026. Students and families will be informed through the ParentSquare communication tool used by the Sisters School District, according to Roberts.
Roberts also wanted to acknowledge the passing of Verle Weitzman recently as an example of one of GRO’s most generous donors. Over the years Verle and her husband Stewart contributed scholarships in their names to over 45 Sisters High graduates, which were renewable throughout the four years of college. More recently the Weitzmans funded another scholarship — the Karen Hensley Service Award — as well.
“I look to the Weitzmans as a model of community generosity and support of youth,” said Roberts.
Roberts also announced the addition of two new board members to Sisters GRO. Molly Mayes and Brent MacCluer join Ross, Brian Harris, Bob Landwehr, Ann Thompson, Susan Parker and Wendy von Kalinowski on the board of directors.
Outlaws keep playoff hopes alive
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The boys soccer squad earned a crucial 2-1 win on the road at Pleasant Hill on Tuesday, October 21, and kept their playoff hopes alive.
Coach Jeff Husmann said that although the Billies haven’t notched many wins this season they can still be a nuisance.
“They’re a young team and well-coached,” said Husmann. “Their strategy was to slow things down and then try to catch us with a counterattack over the top against our outside defenders.”
It took Sisters some time to settle in and find control of the ball. Husmann noted that part of the adjustment came from adapting to the turf field, and staying mentally sharp late in the season.
A recurring theme for the Outlaws this year has been their ability to dominate possession, while struggling to finish, and that pattern showed early against Pleasant Hill.
Late in the first half, Sisters finally broke through when Frank Trask hammered a shot past the goalkeeper on a beautiful pass from Nick Palmer.
“I was so stoked for Frank,” said Husmann. “He doesn’t see a lot of minutes, but he was in the right place at the right time to put us ahead.”
The Outlaws took a 1-0 lead into halftime and
continued to control possession in the second half while Pleasant Hill resorted to “boom ball,” launching long clears in hopes of catching a break.
Midway through the second half, Jasper Jensen sent a lofted pass to JB Greenwood, who took one touch and calmly placed the ball past the keeper to make it 2-0.
The Outlaws were aiming for a shutout, but a late lapse allowed the Billies to score and cut the lead to 2-1 at the final whistle.
Husmann named sophomore left back Cooper Jacobs the man of the match.
“They had a dangerous
striker who was matched up against Cooper,” said Husmann. “He played a great game — closed him down and got into his head.
“We’ve had a lot of guys sick and injured, so even though it wasn’t pretty, it was good to get the win,” added Husmann.
The Outlaws will turn their attention to a league playoff game against Crosshill Christian (CC) on Tuesday, October 28. The match will be played at Salem Capitol Football Club. Sisters tied with CC during the regular season and Husmann stated the team is excited for the competition.
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Dugan Draper advances the ball in a crucial Outlaws victory over Pleasant Hill last week.
PHOTO BY NATE LICHVARCIK
Roundabout SISTERS
Bill Bartlett Columnist
The numbers don’t add up
Google “population Sisters Oregon,” and you will get 72,100,000 results in 0.24 seconds. That’s right 72.1 million answers in a split second. At the top of the listings with a pretty graph taken from Data Commons, a Google initiative, says there were 2,957 of us in 2024. That’s down, they say, from our high in 2021 of 3,081.
Now there is nobody, not a single person living in Sisters, who thinks we have fewer people. If so, please let the editor know.
According to Uncle Sam there were a mere 712 of us in 1990 and only 977 in 2000. Then came the explosion. We grew, Uncle says in his 2010 decennial census to 2,040. The rate slowed over the next 10 years but by 2020, his last big count, we were at 2,811.
The second of 71 million entries is from the City of Sisters who claim a population of 3,738. Although the signs they maintain entering town state the population is 3,286. Kind of hard to square.
The third listing is from AI, who also shows a decline in neighbors. They must need glasses, as they tell us that Uncle’s official report of 2,811 is
instead 3,070. From Data USA: “Sisters OR is home to a population of 3.02k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.25 percent of Sisters, OR residents were born outside of the country.”
From World Population Review: “Sisters is a city located in Deschutes County, Oregon. Sisters has a 2025 population of 2,918. Sisters is currently declining at a rate of -1.02 percent annually.”
Kind of hard to “trust the science.”
The City gets its numbers from Portland State University who has built a good reputation as the go-to source for most municipalities and urban planners. Through its Population Resource Center, they are Uncle’s designated agency in the Federal-State Cooperative Program for Local Population Estimates. Numbers matter and occasionally become points of argument, such as in the UGB debate.
Then there is the question of what makes up Sisters — the city or Sisters Country? Even there the numbers vary from as low as 8,000 to as high as 12,000. The question lately — take the roundabout art brouhaha as an example — is who really counts? The taxpayer/residents inside the city limits, or the greater community who may not live in town but who may own businesses, send their kids to school here, rely on the fire department, and who shop in town.
I got to thinking more about just how many of us there are when I looked at voter registration. Those are hard virtually indisputable numbers taken by people who fill out a form — no estimating, no modeling. Cold calculations.
There are 3,227 of us in town registered to vote. 1,086 registered as Democrats, 996 as
non-affiliated (what some call independents), and 836 Republicans.
In Sisters Country (outside the city) voters are listed as Sisters School District 6. In those precincts, there are 9,029 registered voters. 2,849 Dems, 2,873 NAVs and 2,557 Republicans.
Oregon boasts about 82 percent registration of eligible voters, one of the highest in the country. Following the implementation of its automatic voter registration system in 2016, over 90 percent of eligible Oregonians are registered to vote according to some estimates. Unlikely.
But it’s a high number and it’s widely agreed that older persons are more likely to register and to vote. Given that Sisters median age (49.8) skews higher than the county overall (42.6) and the state (40.1), and working backwards, it’s a safe bet that the City’s estimate is accurate and putting us on track to crack 4,000 sometime in 2026.
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291 E. Main Ave., The Hub is already serving as a catalyst for connection in Sisters Country and is seeking funding to help organize and run it.
From Debbi McCune, founder of Living Well with Dementia, the women learned that nearly 10% of Deschutes County residents 65 or older live with some form of dementia. Asking for a show of hands, McCune asked the audience how many had been affected by a friend, neighbor, or loved one’s affliction with dementia. Nearly all hands were raised. Living Well with Dementia is focused on support for care partners through respite care and is seeking
funds for part-time staff, training, and supplies.
The 100+ Women Who Care-Sisters group is actively seeking new members, noting that there is no limit to its membership numbers. This social organization has no membership fees; members simply pledge to donate $100 to the nonprofit selected by the group at its quarterly meetings.
Since its founding in March 2024, 100+ Women Who Care-Sisters has donated more than $70,000 to local nonprofits, including Harmony Farm Sanctuary, STARS, FAN, Seed to Table, Furry Friends Foundation, Meals on Wheels, StirrUp Purpose, and CORE Market.
For more information, contact 100wwc.sisters@ gmail.com or call/text 541-912-0750.
Why No Kings? In the PINES
By T. Lee Brown
“Is No Kings a Democrat thing?” someone asked me recently. It isn’t. Sure, plenty of Dems are represented in the movement. Increasingly, so are conservatives, libertarians, centrists, and NAVs (non-affiliated voters).
These folks are not fans of dictatorship. They may not be fans of the Democratic Party either, but they’re willing to prioritize democratic ideals over squeamishness about protesting alongside liberals.
On October 18, I happened to join a friend for a show in Portland. I’d been to the No Kings rally in June, in Redmond, where my family has community connections.
I had a lovely time in Redmond, carrying my sign, talking with folks, chatting with police officers, blowing bubbles.
A few people rolled coal or flipped us off. Afterward, a Trump supporter hiding in her car got me alone and tried to goad me into anger while filming me up close. (Nice try, lady.) Otherwise it was heartening and positive.
No Kings in Portland sounded promising. We stood at a curb and watched the enormous parade of protesters walk by, most of them joyful, sweet, and a bit goofy: inflatable frogs and American flags, creative handmade signs and colorful clothing.
Someone in a tall
wheelchair drummed a simple beat. A young man with Down’s syndrome was dressed up as Beetlejuice.
A clean-cut kid about nine years old wore a Metallica shirt and carried an emotionally charged anti-Trump sign he’d made himself.
I brought my nerdy sign. People’s reactions as they did a double take, then laughed as they got the joke, made me smile.
One side read, “I bow to no kings... .” The other side featured a picture of Viggo Mortensen in the Lord of the Rings movies, and read, “... except maybe this guy.”
Lots of women gave me thumbs-ups or walked over to enjoy the sight of the undeniably hot LOTR king up close.
A man wriggled across the parade to reach me, then bowed. “Aragorn, son of Arathorn!” he announced loudly, then melted back into the crowd.
Both disturbing and respectful, people asked whether they could take photos of my sign — and assumed I wouldn’t want my face in the photo, fearing I would be the target of retribution. I stood by my First Amendment rights and my dorky sign, and got my picture taken.
Between talking with people in person at these events, reading protest signs ,and following up online, I’ve gotten a sense of why so
many citizens came out for No Kings.
It turns out good ol’ American democracy and the U.S. Constitution are important to the citizens of this country. Stuff that sounded boring in high school civics class — separation of powers, freedom of speech, yada yada — feels a lot more important when it’s being systematically dismantled before your eyes.
Next up: people want decency and dignity at high levels of leadership and power. While we’re suckers for parody, stick-it-to-’em comedy, rage-fueled online arguments, shock jock radio, snarky podcasts, and clickbait headlines, many folks don’t want the White House to resemble a Vegas “gentleman’s club” crossed with the writers’ room of a South Park episode.
Whether or not they use the particular word, many folks are stewing about equality. Why the hell are the rich so rich, the corporations so powerful, the average person left feeling so helpless? Why is this government going out of its way to make things worse, reducing programs that help a multitude of Americans while giving tax cuts and handouts to the rich and powerful?
Specific issues had their moments, too. Funding cuts to the Veterans Administration, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social
Security were clearly unpopular.
Some protesters marched in support of rural communities, LGBTQ rights, Israel or Palestine. Others wanted family-wage jobs, the release of the Epstein files, or to unmask the ICE brigades.
Protesters who were veterans sometimes focused on the VA but more often on the country they served: home of the free, land of the brave, a country founded on principles of democracy, equality, and kicking the ass of a greedy king.
Christians across the nation participated in No Kings, referencing Bible verses from Exodus, Leviticus, and the Gospels. At a demonstration in Salem in June, one woman’s handwritten sign stated simply, “This Christian is AntiTrump. No Kings.”
Most people at these protests sent a general message, one that millions of Americans are on board with: We the People aren’t OK with would-be kings or dictators.
Not every cause can be won with frog suits and homemade signs. The protests are important nevertheless.
They show us who we are: a citizenry holding a wide range of beliefs, coming from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, all supporting a Constitution that specifically allows us to hold those beliefs and speak publicly about them.
Our countrymen are strong and brave, sweet and funny. Their message soars on wings of hope and joy. That message? No to kings. Yes to democracy.
The author shows her geeky No Kings protest sign, featuring an image from The Lord of the Rings movies.
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Equine therapy opens new pediatric clinic
Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services is opening a new nature-based occupational and physical therapy clinic, a space where children can build strength, confidence, and connection through movement, outdoor experiences, and hands-on interaction with animals and nature.
Unlike conventional therapy settings, this clinic replaces fluorescent lights and sterile walls with open skies, fresh air, and the gentle presence of animals. Here, therapy happens not just on a mat or table, but in motion: on sensory trails, in gardens, alongside farm animals, and in dynamic spaces designed to spark curiosity and joy.
“There’s something uniquely powerful about connecting with animals and nature,” said Polly Cohen, executive director. “When children move with purpose, when they reach, climb, play, and explore, they don’t just meet their therapy goals. They build confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of belonging in the world around them.”
Nature-based occupational and physical therapy integrates evidence-based pediatric care with the therapeutic benefits of the natural environment. Research shows that children often regulate more easily
outdoors, engage more fully with their therapists, and build motor and sensory skills in ways that feel less like therapy and more like play.
The new clinic includes:
• Two dedicated pediatric therapy rooms designed for occupational and physical therapy, supporting personalized, goal-oriented sessions.
• A fully equipped therapy gym to build strength, coordination, and functional movement.
• Farm animal interaction zones, where children practice purposeful movement, sensory processing, and communication skills in a calm, motivating environment.
• Outdoor sensory trails and play areas that turn exploration and movement into powerful therapeutic tools. This expansion builds on Healing Reins’ 26-year legacy of serving Central Oregon through adaptive horsemanship, physical and occupational therapy utilizing equine movement, mental health services, and specialized programming for veterans and first responders. By adding pediatric nature-based occupational and physical Therapy services, Healing Reins meets a critical and growing need in Central Oregon.
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More Arts and Adventure at Movie House
After the latest musical special on Wednesday October 29, it’s back to even more “Autumn Arts & Adventure 2025” at Sisters Movie House & Café as the calendar turns to November. It begins with an encore showing of the previously sold-out documentary “*Girl Climber” coming up Sunday, November 2, at 3:45 p.m.
“We had no empty seats for the first screening, so we are pleased to offer a rare encore performance by popular demand,” said Drew Kaza, managing partner of quoin media & entertainment, which owns and operates Sisters Movie House & Café. “The Arts & Adventure series is all about special, one-nightonly performances, so we feel fortunate that we were able to squeeze in another matinee showing of this tremendously inspiring adventure film.”
The “*Girl Climber” encore follows “Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between,” (Wednesday, October 29) a contemporary rock music documentary about one of the most talented and enigmatic musicians of the late 20th century. The series then veers from rock and America to jazz and Germany with the fast-paced and funny Köln 75. It arrives on Wednesday, November 5.
“This one is not a docu mentary, but a clever movie about some events from Cologne, Germany, 50 years ago,” explained Kaza. “It’s based on the extraordinary
story of a teenage concert promoter who decides to bring the notoriously difficult jazz pianist Keith Jarrett to Germany for one of his solo concerts. But it almost didn’t happen. And then it turned into one of the bestselling live jazz albums of all time: The Köln Concert.”
The German/English movie was also nominated for four German Film Awards, including Best Picture. “It’s the equivalent of the Academy Awards for Germany,” Kaza said, “so you know this is a pretty special motion picture.”
The eight-week series wraps up with another adventure movie: “RunNation Film Festival 2025” on Wednesday, November 12. The two November movies both start at the earlier time of 6:15 p.m.
As with all of the series, tickets are specially priced at $17 each.
Although this fall’s specials “officially” conclude with the series of short films focused on long distance running, Kaza is promising one more art movie to come before Christmas.
“We just learned about a fantastic film featuring one of the greatest photographers of the past half century,” confirms Kaza. “It is not available until later in November, so to avoid the Thanksgiving crush, we plan to bring it here in early December.” More information will be disclosed in a few weeks.
On top of the weekly special events, Sisters Movie House & Café is also moving back to a full sevendays-a-week schedule on November 1.
“Our little autumn hiatus on Mondays and Tuesdays is over,” said Kaza. “And we expect to maintain a full daily schedule now and right through the end of the year, with the only exceptions coming on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, when we will be closing early.”
Tickets for all of the events in the series through November — as well as regularly scheduled releases — are on sale now at the Movie House box office or online at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.
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Portraits OF SISTERS
Renée Herman’s life revolves around her passion for community. A “gravitational pull” as she describes it. Growing up in Seattle made her a self-proclaimed “city girl” and she found community through her job in autism research at the Seattle Children’s Hospital as a licensed psychologist. But the gloomy climate wore her down so she and her husband, John, moved to San Diego where they fell in love with the climate but not the economy. Enter Sisters, an old farm property, and a dream. John started nurturing this dream — a place where he could foster community gathering. They bought the Lazy Z Ranch in June 2020 and built their name as a bee- and mead-centric wine farm. Renée works as a licensed marriage and family therapist at her private practice, Rabbit Brush Counseling in Sisters. Together they pursue a mutual passion. Whether hosting guests in their new tasting room or counseling people at her practice, community remains their driving purpose. “It makes everything better,” she says
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Bill Willitts contacted The Nugget with a letter from Sisters Ranger District Engineer Cameron Mitchell confirming that the Wagon Wheel road is an “open Forest Service Road.”
walkable to downtown.
Planning Director Scott Woodford gave some background and introduced MIG representative, Matt Hastie (present at the meeting) and Andrew Parish (online) to provide answers to the aforementioned Council concerns. Woodford also introduced past UGB-SC Chair Therese Kollerer who was present to field questions and share considerations.
Willitts told The Nugget that, “once MMV is brought into the UGB we will apply for an access permit.”
Woodford noted in the meeting that, overall, “there are no easy parcels to bring in.”
• Farm or forest compatibility. The property is not adjacent to an active farm or forest resource extraction. However, the property is adjacent to USFS forest lands and a land conservation easement owned by SSD.
MIG presentation documentation gave DLCD responses on various topics: the existence of an appeal on a property which is also being brought to DLCD for consideration in a UGB expansion will be remanded; the existence of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) is not a sufficient reason to exclude properties from a UGB expansion; and property owners do not have to agree to be included in a UGB expansion. Once a UGB is expanded, it is the rights of property owners to be annexed or not.
On the topic of potential readiness to be developed, Parish said that Concept Aa has proximal access points to existing transportation infrastructure — two from the north, two from the west, and four from the south. Parish noted that the MMV property has two proximal transportation access points at the south end of the property and would need additional roads for any development over 30 units — adding that the northeast portion of the MMV property will need a secondary access.
In response to a question from Councilor Sarah McDougall, Parish stated that the State’s Development Goal 11 notes that it is not permissible to build outside of a UGB expansion area — this would include building a collector road. Even if built for emergency access only, such a road would not be permitted. Kollerer noted that the right to improve the Wagon Wheel road as an emergency exit was considered by the UGB-SC and would likely be “a long process.”
MMV managing partner
Parish discussed the development readiness based on properties not having CC&Rs. He shared a map of Concept Aa indicating the most developable properties included 160 acres of five tax lots without CC&Rs east of North Locust Street and south of the Sisters airport.
Parish shared statewide planning Goal 14 (includes four urbanization factors) noting MMV property’s pros and cons under each factor:
• Efficient accommodation of land needs. MMV property is mostly vacant, has no CC&Rs, and is solely owned in partnership with a developer. The property has limited viability for nonresidential uses.
• Proximity or convenience to public facilities and services. MMW property is adjacent to utility and transport infrastructure to the south and the acreage is predominantly flat. However, City conversations with DLCD indicate potential traffic impacts to adjacent streets and any road to Highway 20 will have landuse exceptions for access and Forest Service approval is needed for an emergency access.
• Environmental, Social, Economic, and Energy consequences. MMV has repeatedly and publicly committed to affordable and supportive housing, has assured riparian buffers in their county rezone application, the property is close to Sisters School District (SSD) facilities, and the land is not mapped in Oregon’s Water Quality areas or as a Priority Wildlife Connectivity Area. However, there is the intermittent Trout Creek, existence of a riparian area, rare vegetation could be impacted regardless a buffer, and tree removal would be required to develop. MMV property is not adjacent or considered
Councilor Michael Preedin asked Kollerer if she had anything to add. Kollerer noted that the UGB-SC considered the MMV property through their first four of
six meetings. The last two meetings were to flesh out details of Concept A which resulted in Concept Aa being recommended. Kollerer noted throughout their 18 months of work, UGB-SC considered traffic, fire, environment, and quality of life issues. She added that MMV owners were included in the UGB expansion of 2005 and that ”maybe it is time for owners and developers to the east of Sisters,” to have an opportunity for growth.
Lastly, based on the public input in writing or in person, Kollerer assessed resistance to inclusion of the MMV property was “an overwhelming majority.”
Representatives of MMV have indicated that they will appeal a UGB expansion that does not include the property.
Mayor Jennifer Letz said that the extra work was beneficial. “This was well worth the time for us,” she said. UGB:
COMM UN IT Y AN NOUNCE ME NTS
SIST ER S LI B RY EV EN TS
Fa mily Stor y Ti me
Wednesday, October 29, 10:30 to 11 a .m . Sisters L ibra ry Commun it y R oom Interact ive stor y t ime w it h books , son gs , a nd rhy mes! 0 to 5 y ea rs
B.U. R. S.T.
Thur sd ay, October 3 0, 10:30 to 11:3 0 a .m . Sisters L ibra r y -
Commun it y R oom . Sen sory development a nd early l iterac y sk ill s t hroug h games a nd play!
Thrive Cent ra l Oregon
Drop -I n Consultations
Fr id ay, October 31, 10 a .m to 1 p.m . Sisters L ibra r ySt udy R oom Drop-i n soc ia l serv ice s a ssista nce t hat connec t s you w it h resou rces
Fa mily Stor y Ti me
Wednesday, November 5 , 10 :3 0 a .m . to 11 a .m . Sisters
Librar y - Com mun it y R oom
Interact ive stor y t ime w it h books , son gs , a nd rhy mes! 0 to 5 y ea rs
Intro to Jour na li ng for Kids
u rsday, November 6 , 4 to 5 p.m . Sisters L ibra ry - Com mun it y R oom
Decorate a nd sta r t you r own jour na l w it h t he l ibra ry!
Free Lu nches for Seniors
For t hose 6 0+, t he Cou nc i l on Aging of C entra l O regon o ers
a f un, no-cost soc ia l lunc h e very
Tuesday, 11 a .m . to 1 p.m . at
Si sters Com mun it y C hu rc h, 13 0 0 W. McK en zie Hwy. No
reserv at ion s needed . No-cost Grab-N -G o lunche s t ake place week ly on Wed ne sd ay a nd u rsday, f rom 12:30 to 1 p.m
Ca l l 5 41-797-9367.
Transf ig ure Yourself
Ne w f ree c ha i r t ne s s c las s for m at ure adu lt s a nd i nd iv idua ls wit h l im ited mob il it y. I nc rease ba la nce e xibi lit y a nd strengt h al l set to l ively f u n music Tuesdays , f rom 9:45–10 :15
a.m . A l l a re welcome. Epi scopa l Churc h of Tra ns gu ration, 121 N. B ook s Camp R d . Q uest ions?
Ca l l 5 41-5 49 -7087.
Serv ing ou r Seniors (SOS)
Listen ing Sessions
SOS i s hosting f ree com mun it y li sten ing session s at Pau li na Spri ngs Book s on Wed ne sd ay, Oc tober 29, at 10 a .m . a nd 5
p. m . e xploring how to b e er suppor t sen ior s w ho w ant to rem ai n i n t hei r homes a s t hey age. Sen iors , adu lt c hi ld ren of senior s , c areg ivers , a nd others welcome.
Fu rr y Fr iend s Volu nteers Needed
Fu rr y Friends Fou nd at ion
i s seeki ng vol unteers to help at t he pet food b an k on u rsday s f rom 12:30 to 3:3 0
p. m . Volunteers a re needed to greet a nd a ssist c lients w it h order pic kup. Sig n up for one u rsday a mont h or more . Cal l or tex t K ik i at 5 41-797-4 02 3 for more det ai ls
Craf ters Needed for
Fu nd ra iser Holiday Bazaar
“Help Hope Spa rk le Hol id ay Bazaar” November 13–16 , at Sisters F ire Department Commun it y R oom . Vendors and c ra er s needed . Don at ions to Help Hope L ive u sed to fu nd med ic a l bill s for Tracy
Ly n n Hendr ic kson . Sig n up at helphopel ive.org/ ca mpa ig n/25259 or contact Wendy at 5 41-389 -6 859.
Spea ki ng Ci rcle: Fi nd Your Voice in a Group
Joi n a sm all, s upport ive ci rc le to pract ice s peak ing from presence rat her t ha n perfor m ance . Based on L ee
Gl ic kstein’s Speak ing Circles ® met hod , e xplore aut hent ic connec tion t hroug h s usta ined eye contact , empa thic l isten ing, and m indf u l pau ses . Speak ing isn’t requi red — s ilence cou nt s too. L ea r n more about t he met hod at r elat iona lpresence. com . Bi-week ly at e Hub, 291
E . M ai n Ave., r st Mondays 8:30 –10 a .m . (beginning 11/3) and t hird Monday s 5:3 0–7 p.m
RS V P to M ic hael Gra nt 503688-48 81 or just show up.
Fi rst Fr id ay Fa mi ly Fun Bi ngo
November 7 at 4 p.m . Come
celebrate Veteran s! Come early and enjoy dinner for purchase at 4 p.m . Veteran s w il l be honored wit h a f ree mea l a nd dessert
Ga mes beg i n at 4 :3 0 p.m . $20 packet i nc lude s t hree c ard s for each of 10 game s w it h a loc al merchant g i ca rd awa rde d a s pr ize, plu s an add it iona l ca rd for the 11t h ‘Fl ag ’ game w it h $10 0 cas h pri ze. 5 0/5 0 R a e opt ion
— ticket s $2 eac h or 6 for $10 . P roceed s bene t Central Oregon Veteran s O ut reac h (COVO). I nter m ission w il l feat ure a s peaker f rom COVO and M ar ionber r y cobbler å l a mode w il l be ser ved . Fu n for a ll ages! e Epi scopa l C hu rc h of the Tra ns gu ration,121 Brook s Ca mp R d., Sisters
Ar t Sparks: Connec tions New & Fa miliar
A n e vening of con nect ion, mea ni ng fu l conversat ion, a nd arti st ic e xcha nge Tuesd ay, November 11, 6 to 7:3 0 p.m
Kick s o wit h a f un, s peeddati ng-sty le act iv it y desig ned to bre a k t he ice a nd spa rk di alog ue. A erw ards , feel free to h ave a moc ktai l a nd mingle to k eep conversat ions going a nd e xpand you r arti st ic com mun it y. Free and open to t he public. Regi st ration requi red: roundhou sefoundation org/events/. I nfo: 5 4190 4- 070 0 or i nquiries@ roundhou sefoundation .org.
Pine Meadow R anc h Center for A rt s & A gr ic ulture 6 84 67 ree Creek s R d., Sisters
Transf ig ure Yourself
Ne w f ree c ha i r t ne s s c las s for m at ure adu lt s a nd i nd iv idua ls wit h l im ited mob il it y.
Increa se bal ance e xibi lity and strengt h a l l set to l ively fu n music . Tuesd ay s , f rom 9:45 a m to 10:15 a m . A l l a re welcome. Epi scopa l C hu rc h of
Tran s g urat ion, 121 N B ook s Camp R d. Question s? Cal l 5 41-5 49 -7087.
Ar t Supplies & Pu zzle SWAP
Satu rd ay, November 8 , 11 a .m to 1 p.m . at Sisters L ibra ry Commun it y R oom . Bring new or gently u sed item s to s wap. A ll ages welcome.
New Commun it y
Work space
Citi zens4Com mun it y (C4 C) ha s opened a com mun it y work space at 291 E . M ai n Ave. (nex t to Fi r Street Park). “ e Hub ” o ers donat ion-ba sed cowork ing , meeting s pace, a sha red k itchen, nonpro t resources , rot at ing a r t d is pl ay s, and more . O perating hou rs are Monday–Fr id ay, 10 a.m .– 4 p.m . I nfo: h ps:// citi zens 4com mun it y.com/hub
Cent ra l Oregon Federated Republ ican Meet ing COFRW (Cent ra l O regon Federated R epublica n Women)
meet s t he r st u rsday of ever y mont h f rom 10:45 a .m (reg istrat ion) to 1 p.m . at As pen L ake s G ol f C lub i n
Si sters . Come lea r n f rom g uest spea kers, a nd hea r a nd quest ion loca l a nd state c andidate s.
Meet ing s i nc lude lunc h for $ 27
RS V P requi red to a end . L ea rn more about upcom ing meeti ngs and s peakers, a nd R SV P at COFRWB end@gm ail.com
Week ly Food Pa nt ry
COR E M arket , loc ated at 22 2 N. Trinit y Way i n Sisters Ma rket h ou r s a re Mondays , 1 to 2 p.m . I nfo: 5 41-588 -2 332.
Mont hly Song wr iters’
Sharing Ci rcle
B e i n a c reat ive com mun it y and be i ns pi red w hile sha ri ng songs, bei ng a g reat l istener, and providing feedback . Second Su nd ay of t he mont h (Nov. 9), 6 to 8 p.m. , ups ta ir s i n t he
Si sters A r t Work s bui ld ing (accessible by c ha i r l i ), 2 0 4 W
Ad am s Ave. Free. I nfo: cal l/te xt 541-97 7- 8494
Free Week ly Meal Serv ice
Fa mily K itchen hos t s a weekly to -go hot mea l on Tuesd ay s, 4:30 to 5:3 0 p.m. , at Sisters
Commun it y C hu rc h, 130 0 W
Mc Kenzie Hwy
In fo: www.FamilyK itchen .org. Gr iefS ha re Su rv iv ing the Holidays Semi na r I f you h ave los t a love d one or know someone t hat w il l nd it d i c ult to f ace t he com ing holidays , t hi s program o ers prac tica l, act ionable s trateg ies for mak ing it t hroug h t he season . Sat urday, November 15 , 9 to 11 a .m . at Sisters
Commun it y C hu rc h . I nc lude s video pre sent at ion a nd di sc us sion w it h f ac il it ator s w ho have e xper ienc ed g rief- l led holidays . Free. R eg ister at bit.ly/SCChol id ay s2 025 . I nfo: Todd , 5 03 -577-3366.
Free Pet Food
Need pet food for you r dog or cat? Cal l t he Furr y Friends pet food ban k at 5 41-797-4 02 3 to schedu le you r pic kup. L oc ated at 412 E . M ai n Ave., Ste. 4, behind e Nug get.
COIC/WorkSou rce & ODHS Mobi le Serv ices e Centra l O regon Intergover nmenta l Cou nc il (COIC)/WorkSou rce Mobile
Employ ment R esou rce Van wi l l be partner ing w it h t he Oregon Department of Hum an Serv ice s (ODHS) mobile unit to provide ser vice s at t he Si sters Com mun it y Center on November 12 a nd November 25 , 1 to 4 p.m . o er ing free job sea rc h a ssista nce, résu mé s upport , i nter view preparat ion, a nd acces s to on line employ ment tools . Stop by to c on nec t w it h employ ment specia li st s w ho c a n help you ex plore c areer oppor tunities , training program s , a nd other work force resou rces . A longside the employ ment van, t he ODH S mobile u nit w il l be on site to help i nd iv idua l s a nd fa mil ies apply for bene t s , i ssue EBT c ards , a nd provide s upport wit h other ODH S ser vices.
Amer ican Legion and VF W VF W Post 8138 a nd A mer ic an Le gion Post 8 6 meet t he rst Wed ne sd ay of e ac h mont h at 6 :3 0 p.m. , at P ine Meadow V il lage C lubhou se, 59 6 W. Je erson Ave. E m ai l sister sveteran s@gm ail.com for i nfor m at ion.
SIST ER S- AR EA CH UR CH ES
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Sevent h-Day Advent ist Church 541-241- 6086
11 a .m . Sat urday Wor sh ip
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (E LC A)
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Community comes together for children
The outdoor yard at The Open Door was filled with warmth, conversation, and purpose on a recent October evening, as Sisters residents gathered for a sold-out benefit dinner supporting the nonprofit World’s Children and its Rwandan partner program, Rwanda Future Builders.
Guests enjoyed a fourcourse meal paired with local wines while listening to visiting speaker Patrick Niyitugize, Rwanda Future Builders’ director, who shared moving stories about children in the remote village of Rwogo—where, thanks to the program, 105 students are now attending school for the very first time.
Between courses, Patrick described how education is transforming his community.
“These children are not only learning to read and write,” he said. “They are discovering that they have value,
dreams, and a voice for their future.”
The evening also featured handwoven baskets and hand-sewn napkins made by the children in Rwanda, which quickly sold out. Proceeds from the dinner and handmade goods will directly fund school fees, meals, and supplies for students, as well as build up funds for the construction of a community center.
Later in the week, Niyitugize visited The Commonplace Homeschool Co-Op and Sisters Elementary School, where he met with students who had created friendship bracelets for Rwandan children earlier this year. He brought photos showing the bracelets proudly worn in Rwanda — a touching fullcircle moment that drew smiles from local students and teachers. At Sisters Elementary School, he spoke
to the 5th grade classes about daily life of students in Rwanda and began an ongoing pen pal program within the 5th grade classrooms.
World’s Children Executive Director Shannon Miller expressed her gratitude to the Sisters community for embracing the event.
“It’s inspiring to see how quickly our small town steps up for a cause. Patrick’s visit reminded us that even across oceans, compassion and education unite us,” she said.
The evening raised more than $12,000 for Rwanda Future Builders and sparked interest in future partnerships between Sisters classrooms and Rwandan students.
Those who missed the event can still get involved by visiting www.world schildren.org or following World’s Children on Facebook and Instagram for updates on upcoming global and local initiatives.
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in, and Habitat Executive Director Peter Hoover joked that the attendees should think of them as “just props” for the ceremony.
In actuality, the work is underway to build small, two-story structures of 900 square feet on lots of only 1,400 square feet. The small lot size is key to keeping the units affordable. City zoning was an important element in allowing for the homes to be built, and a Deschutes County grant helped in the purchase of the land.
City Council President Sarah McDougall reflected on the importance of policy that aids in creating a spectrum of housing. Several officials noted that some 80 percent of the people who work in Sisters don’t live here, in large part because of the cost of housing.
“I want to live in a community where all segments of the economic spectrum can thrive,” McDougall said.
State Representative Emerson Levy echoed those sentiments.
“I hope you leave with the
story that Sisters is for everyone,” she said. The makeup of the gathering reflected the roster of players that had to be mustered to make the project and others like it — a reality.
“The Woodlands homes we are breaking ground on today are a prime example of the collaboration necessary to make affordable housing available in Sisters,” Hoover told the gathering.
Having a Habitat home will provide stability for families who are contributors to the community of Sisters.
Hoover noted that under Habitat’s program, the homes will be “perpetually affordable.”
While the house is under the ownership of the homeowner, the land is leased from Habitat for Humanity. When a home is sold, the owner receives 25 percent of the appreciation, while 75 percent is “paid forward” to mitigate costs to the next homeowner.
Habitat is also working with BUILD LLC to develop Larch Commons at the intersection of Larch Street and Adams Avenue. The infrastructure is in place to underlay what will eventually be 26 small, affordable homes. After that project is complete, Habitat is out of land.
The Open Door hosted a benefit for Rwandan school children earlier this month.
PHOTO BY PARKER JOHNSON
Outlaws football shuts out La Pine
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Sisters Outlaws football team delivered a dominant performance on Friday, October 24, shutting out the La Pine Hawks 41-0 in a commanding road win. The victory marked one of the team’s most complete efforts of the season on both sides of the ball.
Sisters jumped out to a fast start, leading 14-0 by the end of the first quarter. On their opening drive, Ethan Eby rushed for nine yards, then 14 more on the next play before breaking through the middle for a 15-yard gain to set up first-and-goal from the five.
Quarterback Hunter Bronson connected with Jace Owens on a slant for the TD (TD), and Joseph Derksen nailed the PAT (point after) to give the Outlaws an early 7-0 lead.
Moments later, Owens blocked a La Pine punt, setting up Sisters at the Hawks’ 39-yard line. The highlight of the drive came when Eby broke free for a 33-yard TD run around the right side. Derksen’s extra point extended the lead to 14-0.
Just seconds into the second quarter, the Outlaws struck again. Spencer Davis returned a punt for 60 yards for a TD, and Derksen’s kick made it 21-0. Later in the period, Eby broke multiple tackles on a 28-yard scoring run to push the lead to 28-0 at the break.
Sisters added another TD in the third quarter. After Kayden Morris returned a punt 20 yards, Eby picked up five on the ground to set up a 23-yard TD reception by Owens on an end-around sweep. Owens powered through three defenders on the way to the end zone. The PAT went wide, but Sisters ended the quarter up 34-0.
The Outlaws capped off their scoring spree in the final quarter. Owens again broke several tackles and carried defenders on a 27-yard sweep to the two-yard line, and Bronson finished the drive with a short TD run. Derksen’s kick made it 41-0, sealing the shutout.
Bronson finished the night eight-for-11 passing for 84 yards and one TD, adding
another score on the ground. Eby led the rushing attack with 127 yards and two TDs. Owens caught four passes for 70 yards and two scores.
Defensively, Kayden Morris led the team with five tackles, followed by Cash Allen with four. Tyler Johnson and Kole Morris each tallied three tackles, while Johnson, Jackson Spor, and Trent Gordon each recorded a sack.
Coach Hayden Hudson praised his team’s complete effort.
“I was happy with how the team competed tonight from the first snap to the last,” said Hudson. “I told the team
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this past week to rip off the rear-view mirror and look to what’s in front of them. We have two weeks of guaranteed football left, and it’s time to put out everything we have.”
Hudson credited the offensive line for creating big opportunities for the Outlaws’ playmakers.
“The offensive line played very well and created great running lanes for Ethan all
WEDNESDAY • OCT. 29
Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between" 6:45 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com. Hardtails Outlaw Countr y Dive Bar & Grill Karaoke 7 to 9 p.m. Information call 541-549-6114. Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
night,” Hudson said. “Ethan is an amazing running back and can do it all, but so can a lot of other players on our team, and Jace Owens showed that tonight.”
He also praised the defensive effort.
“The defense played spectacular the entire night,” Hudson added. “They forced multiple punts and set up the offense with a short field
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 30
Paulina Springs Books Author reading: George Sorensen presents "Hot Dish Confidential: That year my Friends Taught Me to Cook," 6:30 p.m. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 31
The Belfr y Live Music: David Jacobs-Strain & The Crunk Mt. Boys with Christopher Worth Halloween Extravaganza with costumes, dancing, and frivolity! 8 p.m. Tickets, $25, www.bendticket.com. Sisters Saloon Live Music: Thomas T and the Blue Chips 8 to 11 p.m. Costume contest: Funny, cute, scary most creative. Info: www.sisterssaloon.net.
Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $20 Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 1
Hardtails Outlaw Countr y Dive Bar & Grill Dia de los Muertos 7 p.m.–midnight. DJ costume contest, raffle. Tickets $20 adv./$25 day of 541-549-6114. The Belfr y Live Music: John Reischman and the Jaybirds 7 p.m. Living legend of the mandolin, John Reischman, brings an intimate evening of acoustic music to The Belfry Local old-time group Darin Gentr y’s Old Time Machine opens. Tickets, BendTicket.com.
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 2
Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play Scrabble, socialize, and drink coffee. Info: www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
MONDAY • NOVEMBER 3
Paulina Springs Books Poetr y Gathering "The Pause Button," an informal monthly gathering for poets and poetry enthusiasts Bring a poem or two to share. Listen, discuss, and write. Free 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
WEDNESDAY • NOV. 5
Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "Köln 75" 6:15 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, NOVEMBER 6
Sisters High School Musical: “The Addams Family” SHS students bring Broadway-level energy to every performance, on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes! 7 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $8/ students at the door or online: givebutter.com/bdbc19
most of the game. The defensive line set the tone early and created havoc on the line of scrimmage, allowing our linebackers to fly around and make plays. It was a great team effort on both sides of the ball.”
The Outlaws will wrap up regular-season play at home on Thursday, October 30, against Elmira on senior night.
THURSDAY, NOV. 6 (cont.)
Pine Meadow Ranch Open Studio 4 to 6 p.m. Presenters: Writer Margot-Boyer-Dry, Multimedia Artist Leah Crosby, and Multidisciplinary Artist Andrew Paul Keiper Free; registration required: roundhousefoundation.org/events/
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Paulina Springs Books Author reading: Michael Cooper presents "Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in the Wild (Just Not All At Once)," 6:30 p.m. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
The Slow Down State Magazine Release Party
The Nugget Newspaper presents their latest issue of "Spirit of Central Oregon." Pick up a free copy, mingle with freelancers, staff, and story subjects. Live music, coffe e, and hors d'oeuvres! 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 541-549-9941. Downtown First Friday in Sisters 5 to 7 p.m. Shops open late, live music pop-ups, and more! Enjoy community and support local. Info: sisterssba.com.
Sisters High School Musical: “The Addams Family” SHS students bring Broadway-level energy to every performance, on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes! 7 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $8/ students at the door or online: givebutter.com/bdbc19
Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $20 Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.
Pine Meadow Ranch Sound Walk 2 to 4 p.m.
Led by 2025 PMRCAA Resident Artist Leah Crosby Explore the grounds of Pine Meadow Ranch and get in tune with the world surrounding us; experience the different sonic environments. Free; registration required at https://roundhousefoundation.org/events/.
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 8
Sisters High School Musical: “The Addams Family” SHS students bring Broadway-level energy to every performance, on stage, in the orchestra, and behind the scenes! 7 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $8/ students at the door or online: givebutter.com/bdbc19
The Belfr y Live Music: Dr y Canyon Stampede 7 p.m. Central Oregon’s favorite country dance band covering a wide variety of country dance tunes sure to get you on the dance floor Info: belfryevents.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.) 4 p.m. Info: www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 9
Sisters High School Musical: “The Addams Family” SHS students bring Broadway-level energy to every performance, on stage, in the orchestra, and behind the scenes! 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $8/ students at the door or online: givebutter.com/bdbc19
Sisters Ski Inn Live Music: Mark Barringer & Bob Baker 6–8 p.m. Reservations: 541-904-4660
Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play Scrabble socialize, and drink coffee. Info: www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
Jace Owens runs the ball for the Outlaws. Owens scored two touchdowns and had a blocked punt in the Outlaws victory over the Hawks on Friday night.
PHOTO BY JOSEPH GORDON
including its theme and how it represents the community. While the City must adhere to ODOT’s safety and design regulations, artistic decisions remain a local matter. A detailed breakdown of the selection process can be found in the directive under the section titled ‘Application Process.’
“Regarding your question about representations of the human figure — art may include human or animal forms; however, it cannot depict or pay tribute to a specific individual. This requirement is outlined under ‘Minimum Criteria –Content and Format’ in the directive.
“We continue to work closely with the City of Sisters and look forward to seeing future art installations that align with these guidelines.” - Meghan Blyth, ODOT
“Measure twice, cut once” is a proverb. It means to be thorough and precise before taking irreversible action. In carpentry, it literally means to double-check measurements before cutting to avoid mistakes, waste, and the need to cut again. Figuratively, it advises careful planning and preparation in any situation to prevent errors, save time and resources, and ensure success.
In short, do the homework. And understand ODOT’s policies, guidelines, and directives are meant to protect its interests (copyright liability/litigation issues) as much as public safety.
Greg Walker
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What Democracy looks like
To the Editor:
As we watched the “No Kings” rallies across America the overriding theme projected I believe was: “this is what democracy looks like.”
If that is the case wouldn’t the overwhelming victory of Trump in the last election also reflect what democracy looks like? Even if taken only in the context of open vs closed borders, what were Americans demanding with their vote? So why the division within our country?
One image I saw during the “No Kings” event that I can’t unsee and in my opinion unfortunately reveals the overriding truth; an overly obese grade school teacher was gleefully mocking the murder of Charlie Kirk in a despicable display of deep hatred. [Editor’s note: The event Mr. Mackey refers to occurred in Chicago].
And that hatred has been the foundation of the Democrat party since Trump’s first election and defeat of Hillary Clinton. If the Nazi/fascist rhetoric that continues isn’t replaced with actual solutions that benefit all Americans vs. their objective
for absolute power, how can we unite as one nation?
Maybe Dems, follow true patriot of the people and common-sense advocate John Fetterman’s lead.
Jeff Mackey
To the Editor:
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Camp Polk Cemetery
Camp Polk Historical Cemetery has been the scene of some great volunteer help in the last few months.
The flag pole has been replaced and a new flag is flying. There is a new and sturdy bench to rest on built with donated wood. And signs have been updated and a donation box installed. I don’t have all their names but the board would like to thank Earl Schroeder and his crew of veterans, Russ and Jane Craig, Hal Darcey, and Lyle Musel, and of course Bob Renggli, our great organizer and supporter. YouthBuild/ Veterans/Camp Polk Volunteers Day is on Halloween this year so over 25 more much appreciated helpers will be working on clean up that day.
Thank you all for your support!
Marianne
Straumfjord
President,
Camp Polk Historical Cemetery Preservation Board
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To the Editor:
McKenzie Meadow Village partnership is writing in support of the proposed 75-acre subdivision submitted by Brooks Resources and CS Construction. Two community-minded companies committed to a conceptual site plan that delivers 31 percent affordable housing. We further want to acknowledge that the Tehan parcels represent some of the highestrated land being considered in the UGB expansion. Two great companies working with a great family.
Bill Willitts Managing Partner MMV LLC
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Kudos to columnist
To the Editor:
I wanted to give a high five to guest columnist Dani Nichols for her October 1 opinion column (“Welcome to Oregon … take time to learn our story”). As a born-and-bred, fifth-gen Oregonian, I kept saying, “Yes! Yes!!” as I read her piece. There might’ve been a fist pump or two involved, as well.
Now, if we could only exhume Tom McCall…
Michelle Headrick
The High Desert Museum’s original exhibition “Sensing Sasquatch” has won the 2025 Autry Public History Prize, which recognizes exceptional work that contributes to a broader public reflection on and appreciation of the North American West.
The prize was awarded to the High Desert Museum on October 17, at the annual Western History Association Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In remarks from the Autry Prize Committee, the exhibition was praised for its “originality of work and the collaboration of the project team.” The committee also applauded Sensing Sasquatch for its “major contribution to Public History and the field of the North American West.”
The Autry Public History Prize is awarded annually. The award consists of a $1,000 prize, made possible by the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. Past winners of the prize range from museums to libraries to state historical centers.
Cross-country squad takes second at Tillamook
The Outlaws cross country teams competed at the Bigfoot Invitational at Alderwood Golf Course Tuesday, October 21, to wrap up the regular season and now face the District meet which will determine state qualifiers.
The girls team placed second at Tillamook behind the top-ranked 3A/2A/1A Banks Braves who won the meet handily with 24 points. The Outlaws placed second with 55 points behind the top-10 finishes by Brooke Duey (19:49) and Josie Ryan (20:59), who placed fifth and ninth respectively, running season bests.
Althea Crabtree (22:39), Naomi Bennette (23:14), and Sofia Clark (23:33) finished in a tight cluster — 15th, 18th, and 19th — among 65 racers.
“It was a long trip and the team was running on tired legs from having a meet five days earlier, so we coaches
were quite pleased with the effort and the packing,” said coach Charlie Kanzig. “Our ability of our third, fourth, and fifth runners to stay close together and push one another will help us at District.”
In previews of the District meet, Sisters and Santiam Christian appear to be closely matched to compete for the team title.
“We have been quite consistent all season as a group which bodes well going into a championship race,” said Kanzig. “It should be an exciting team race.
For the boys, freshman Caden Warner led the team, placing 15th in a quality field with a time of 17:54. Banks and Neah-Kah-Nee, two of the top ranked 3A boys teams, swept seven of the top 10 places. Banks edged the Pirates 39-46 for the team title. Sisters placed seventh among 15 teams.
Other finishers for the Outlaws included Ben Hayner
(18:43), Zack Kemp (19:52), Landon Kirkpatrick (20:13), and Jaxxon Saunders (22:16).
“The boys showed the wear and tear of the previous week, but we fully expect them to bounce back at District,” said Kanzig. “Our small team shows a lot of grit, and though we won’t be able to defend our fourth straight District title, we are shooting for a top-four finish among the 12 teams.”
The District meet is set for Wednesday, October 29, at Cheadle Park near Lebanon. The boys will run at 3 p.m., followed by the girls at 3:45.
The top three 3A/2A/1A girls teams and top seven individuals at District will advance to the OSAA Championships in Eugene November 8. For the boys 3A classification, the top two teams automatically advance, along with the top seven individuals. Four teams will be selected as “at-large” berths as well.
Naomi Bennette digs in during Outlaws cross-country action at Tillamook.
PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG
Girls soccer team splits matches on the road
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Lady Outlaws soccer squad edged out the Pleasant Hill Billies 1-0 on the road Tuesday, October 21, in a game where Sisters dominated possession and dictated the pace from the opening whistle. On Thursday, they suffered a heartbreaking 2-0 loss on the road at Creswell.
In Tuesday’s match against Pleasant Hill, Sisters controlled nearly 70 percent of the match, keeping play in the Billies’ half for much of the contest. The Outlaws control of the ball meant an easy night for keeper Kennedy Davis, who faced just two shots the entire game.
The Outlaws played their trademark quick, short-pass game that wore down the Billies early. Pleasant Hill began subbing players just 15 minutes into the match as Sisters’ speed and tempo took its toll.
Sisters capitalized 28 minutes into the first half when Nona Smith, playing outside left midfielder, beat her defender with speed and placed a low, driven shot to the far post from about 15 yards out. The Pleasant Hill keeper couldn’t get down fast enough to make the save, and Smith’s goal proved to be the game winner.
The Outlaws continued to press with patience and precision, creating several quality chances, though many of their shots found the keeper’s hands. In the second half, Sisters applied consistent pressure on the Billies’ center backs preventing them from booting the ball straight up the field. The effort nearly paid off when Mackenzie Frutos and Jade Barlow lunged at a defender, causing a mishit that bounced off Frutos. The ball deflected into the Outlaws’ favor and Frutos sprinted onto the loose ball and was fouled
hard just as she prepared to shoot, earning a penalty kick (PK). The Outlaws couldn’t convert the opportunity.
Despite the missed PK, Sisters continued to control the tempo and held onto the 1-0 lead until the final whistle.
On Thursday, the Outlaws wrapped up league play with a heart-wrenching 0-2 loss to Creswell. The contest remained scoreless until the final 10 minutes, when the Bulldogs capitalized on two late opportunities to secure the win.
The match kicked off at a fast pace, with both teams trading early chances, and the game quickly turning physical. Coach Ken Polachek noted that the referees allowed the physical play to continue throughout much of the match.
Sisters created several promising looks in the first half, but couldn’t convert their chances into goals. The second half mirrored the first with intense, spirited, and evenly matched play, with both sides battling hard.
The deadlock was finally broken when a Creswell player went down inside the 18-yard box after an unfortunate misstep, leading to a PK that the Bulldogs converted to take the lead with 10 minutes left in the match. The Outlaws poured everything
they had into finding an equalizer and pushed with a determined late surge. But in the final minutes, a ball slipped past the Outlaws midfield and was quickly played to Creswell’s leading scorer, who finished from a tight angle to seal the 2-0 victory.
Despite the loss, Polachek was proud of his team and praised their growth over the course of the season.
“The score did not reflect my admiration and joy that I felt for how far the girls had come from the beginning of
the season,” said Polachek.
“To hold a very worthy opponent to a draw in the first half with ball movement, communication, and physicality was truly amazing to watch.
I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this team and individuals because we certainly have a unique set of individuals that make up a phenomenal team.”
Tight scores characterized Outlaws soccer action last week.
PHOTO BY RILEY DAVIS
FILM:
theatrical screening of the documentary in Oregon.
Claire Jeffreys spoke to The Nugget about the film and Garland Jeffrey’s career. She noted that the limited theatrical release meant that the film went to independent theaters like Sisters Movie House that truly value the arts.
“These types of theaters are the life blood of cinema, you know?” she said. “People who do it because they love movies.”
Jeffreys had no experience with filmmaking when she undertook this project. As Garland Jeffreys’ talent manager, she was shepherding a return to performing after a long hiatus, and someone in a meeting mentioned that a documentary film might raise his profile. That proved not to be the case.
“I learned that these documentaries don’t necessarily make people more aware of the artist’s music or story,” she said.
But she persevered because she believes the story has value.
“Now that it’s finished, I really feel that it’s his story,” she told The Nugget “I really hate this word, but it’s his legacy — and it’s out there.”
Jeffreys said that she is particularly proud of the archival work that went into depicting nearly 50 years of
artistic endeavor.
Jeffreys was able to take breaks from touring and cutting albums thanks to songwriting royalties.
“That’s the magic of songwriting and owning your own publishing,” Claire said.
He spent time with family, living a life outside music. But he always came back to the Muse, even though bigtime success eluded him.
Claire always emphasized that being able to make a living as an artist for 47 years — his entire adult life — was a significant achievement in itself.
“He would get really discouraged, and I would say, that’s really rare,” she recalled.
The documentary demonstrates the challenges and rewards of a life in music, regardless of the capriciousness of fame and fortune.
“I tried to show in the film that the life of a working artist isn’t always easy, and it’s not necessarily what you dreamed of,” she said.
Garland Jeffreys is now retired and in the late stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Claire said that he came to be at peace with the course his life and career took.
“I think he really landed there as he got older,” she said. “Gratitude for what we have achieved is a lot more important than pining after what we thought was going to be ours.”
For additional information, please visit www. sistersmoviehouse.com/ component/k2/item/353garland-jeffreys-the-king-ofin-between.
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critical to the outcome.
“It seems like a lot of people had a plan,” he said. “The effort that they put in paid off. Ten or 15 years ago, it would have been a lot worse in that country.”
Duda will be one of four speakers at a forum titled “The Flat Fire: Reflections, Recovery and Resilience,” set for Sunday, November 9, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Sisters Elementary School, 2155 McKinney Butte Rd.
The forum, sponsored by Citizens4Community (C4C) and The Nugget, will allow the community to “reflect on challenges faced, lessons learned, the state of recovery, and the work still ahead. Through panel discussion and community dialogue, we’ll consider how wildfires shape not only our landscapes but also our connections to each other. The forum will provide space to share experiences, honor the work of recovery, and discuss strategies for living with fire in ways that strengthen both our safety and our sense of community.”
Duda said that he will talk about areas for improvement in being prepared for the recovery phase of a disaster. He also emphasized that, with new people moving into the area, it is important to keep the message of defensible space and preparedness frontand-center in the community.
Duda noted that, as fraught
as the Flat Fire situation was, its start many miles from Sisters offered an opportunity to respond that may not always be present.
“We had a little time to get fire engines in place, to get evacuations in place,” he said. “[We] can’t count on having a day-and-a-half of warning. It’s important to stay vigilant in summer, and be ready to go.”
David Hiller, president of Sisters Kiwanis Club, and a long-time volunteer with Cloverdale Fire District, will talk about the strains put on the small, volunteer-dependent fire district by a major disaster — and an increasing monthly call load.
“I thought I’d give a brief description of what it’s like in an all-volunteer fire department,” he said.
Cloverdale is operating with two staff members including its Fire Chief Thad Olsen — and often responds with a staff member and student firefighters.
“During the Flat Fire, those guys were running
continuously,” he said.
From Hiller’s perspective, the staffing and support of volunteers is not enough, and he is advocating for an increase in tax base to allow more full-time staffing.
“It’s almost impossible for us to sustain ourselves with the $1.10 tax rate per $1,000 (assessed valuation) in there,” he told The Nugget. We need a shift 24/7 with three people.”
He said he will talk about where the district currently is, where it needs to be, and what ideal staffing would look like.
The forum will be held in the Sisters Elementary School commons, with light refreshments provided.Following the initial panel discussion, moderator Kellen Klein will open the floor to audience Q&A.
Several local organizations will be on hand offering resources and expertise around critical topics like evacuation routes, communication systems, “go bags,” home hardening, defensible space, first aid training, and more ways to be prepared for “the next one.”
Obituary
December 11, 1945 – September 23, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Hempeck, 79, died peacefully on September 23 in Bend. Mary was born on December 11, 1945, in Olympia, Washington, to Ruth and Mervyn Shay. She was the sixth of eight siblings raised on a dairy farm, surrounded by animals, nature, and lots of love and laughter.
After attending Seattle University, Mary and three friends set out in search of adventure and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. It was there she met a young sailor stationed with the U.S. Navy, Bill Hempeck. Their romance was swift and full of life, and they married in Hawaii on June 3, 1967. Soon after, they relocated to Oregon to begin the next chapter together.
Over the years, they made their homes in Salem and Tualatin, building a life rooted in love, friendship, and shared purpose. They devoted their time to raising two children, building lifelong friendships, and enjoying outdoor activities and camping adventures throughout Oregon and beyond.
In retirement, they embraced a new adventure — building their dream home in Sisters — where they spent two decades forming deep connections within the community. Mary found joy in her hiking and book clubs and time volunteering at Sisters Elementary School. She especially cherished the weekend “sister trips” with her four sisters — times filled with laughter, shared stories, and just a “few” glasses of wine.
The annual Shay family reunions were another highlight, bringing together generations of children, inlaws, and grandchildren as the family tree continued to grow and flourish. Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bill, her children, Andy (Cass) and Lesli (Bayard); and her grandchildren, Shay, Joe, Harper, Jane, and Holden.
Mary’s professional life included roles at the Salem Statesman Journal , the Portland Junior League, and later in the Benefits Department for Clackamas County. Her most cherished role, however, was that of mother and grandmother. She shared her love of baking, sewing, and crafting with endless patience, warmth, and guidance.
Her family and friends (and her loving dog, Ivy) will deeply miss her big smile, generous heart, and unwavering dedication to her faith and family. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Edward the Martyr Church, 123 Trinity Way, Sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Partners in Care Attn: Development, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701.
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• Angeline’s Bakery • Bedouin
•Best Western Ponderosa Lodge • Bi-Mart
• Black Butte Realty Group
• Cabin Creek Home & Style • Cascade Fitness
• Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s • Central Oregon Eyecare •Chevron/McDonald’s • Country Coffee
• Dairy Queen • Dixie’s • Eurosports
• Fika Sisters Coffeehouse
• First Interstate Bank • FivePine Lodge
• GrandStay Hotel & Suites • Habitat Thrif t Store • Habitat ReStore
•Hard Tails Outlaw Country Dive Bar & Grill
• High Camp Taphouse
• Hoyt’s Hardware & Building Supply
• Left Coast Lodge • Les Schwab Tire Center
• Luckey’s Woodsman • Makin’ it Local
• Martolli’s of Sisters • Mid Oregon Credit Union
• Oliver Lemon’s • Paulina Springs Books
• Philadelphia’s Steak & Hoagies
• Pine Desert Dental • Ponderosa Properties
• Rancho Viejo • Ray’s Food Place
• Sinclair Gas Station • Sisters Ace Hardware
SNAPSHOT: Cold weather emergency process set for year
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forests. Lt. Davis noted they continue to track who the unhoused are, and where they reside within the forests. DSCO officers will warn any who are creating “offensive litter,” and if the problem continues will give them a citation, and eventually individuals could be taken to jail, should they not comply.
Sisters DSCO has a certified fire inspector and will soon have a certified fraud inspector.The latter will be a resource for those who want to report a scam and the fraud inspector will also offer public trainings on scams, highlighting the rampant growth of scams that try to target the elderly.
In Council’s general meeting the consent agenda was approved which included the adoption of resolution 202515, a cold weather emergency declaration. The City declares a state of emergency in order to authorize temporary shelter facilities during cold weather conditions. This is an annual resolution which has been improved over the past 10 years.
The resolution is backed by a City process for facilities willing to shelter people. The process requires facilities to register with the City, secure a fire safety permit, follow a code of conduct, provide shelter operator contact information, and are required to notify Sisters DSCO the nights the shelters are opened. The resolution is also backed by outdoor temperature recommendations to facilities for when to open their doors.
Local churches and shelters have reported not only welcoming those who are lacking ability to keep warm in the forests, but also several in Sisters without funds or fuel to heat or those experiencing failed heating systems.
During public comments, only two individuals spoke, both related to the UGB expansion (see story, page 1).
Greg Manning with Brooks Resources Corporation made clear that, like McKenzie Meadows Village, LLC, Brooks Resources is committed to offering affordable housing, to preserve open spaces, and already has identified a group of landowners interested to develop their properties within the current Concept Aa mapping on the East side of Sisters. Manning shared that Brooks Resources [with CS Construction] intend to develop a variety of units from low-income rentals and workforce housing
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to market-rate housing. See letters to the UGB steering committee and to Council, submitted by Brooks and CS Construction in July and September at https://www. ci.sisters.or.us/media/31311 and 31861.
Build LLC Partner and Founder, Kevin Eckert, noted that the Brooks Resources team are great to work with and wanted Council to know how much he appreciated past UGB steering committee chair Therese Kollerer’s comments in the earlier workshop (see story, page 1) . Eckert recommended Council allow the UGB expansion process to proceed because there are opportunities in the Concept Aa which are shovel-ready. Eckert added that development possibilities with Sisters Habitat for Humanity (SH4H) are being considered and SH4H Director Peter Hoover recently confirmed such interests to The Nugget.
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the event sponsors included Keen, Backporch Coffee Roasters, Sisters Bakery, Cascade Lakes Brewery, and more.
Chris Colovos, Bend local and ultrarunner, stated his goal was to run over 100 miles in under 24 hours. Colovos completed his goal of over 100 miles with 104.39 total miles in 23:27 hours, which placed him first overall. ( Nugget photographer, Jarod Gatley profiled Colovos in a video story for Spirit of Central Oregon three years ago, which may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XRjXFFgsWfc).
Kaleb Voigt of Sandpoint, Idaho, followed with 104.39 miles in 23:54 hours.
The goal of this race is to stretch runners physically and mentally. It’s not about finishing a trail race; it’s a test of how many miles they can cover in a timed window, which places different mental demands on the athlete.
Some runners ran for upwards of seven hours before tapping out, especially after the snow showers rolled in through Saturday night. Runners took frequent breaks at the aid station to warm up, eat, and add layers. Most runners take frequent rest breaks because the clock just keeps running; it’s up to them to then pick up the pace once they’re back out on the trail to reach their mileage goal within the time window. The finish line Sunday morning was dusted with snow and icy, creating a challenging environment for the 24-hour finishers, who completed in the early morning hours.
The race brings runners from all over. Beth Castillo, from Tacoma, Washington, is an avid trail ultrarunner and has done three other timed events similar to Suttle Lake. Her goal is also to do over 100 miles in 24 hours.
“I actually came down here to get away from the rain, but with these rainy conditions, I am used to it from running in Port Angeles this time of year in events like this,” she said.
These timed events are often on a shorter loop-style trail, with some events being a short 1.10-mile loop.
“I ran one once that was a short loop, and throughout the 24 hours, not much goes through my mind, as I am running on the same loop over and over, you just keep moving and not carry a lot and take breaks as you need,” she said. She came in at 72 miles running for 20:24 hours.
Trevor Hostetter started Alpine Running in 2017 after spending three decades in the Cascade Mountains and developing a love for running. His wife, Janessa Taylor, has been a runner most of her life and has been developing ultras for over nine years. Together with the rest of the Alpine Running team and volunteers, they put on many races throughout the year, including the Oregon Cascade 100-miler, the Sisters Country 50k, and many others.
This year is the first time Alpine Running has held a timed event like the Suttle Lake Trail Fest.
“We’ve really wanted to do a timed race like this, and this trail was the perfect venue, and it just hadn’t worked out in past years, timing-wise, and this time we felt the timing was just right,” said Hostetter.
Alpine Running works in partnership with the Sisters Ranger District and the Forest Service for trail permitting, and has received significant support from both.
“This trail is the perfect distance, and not too technical for a timed race, and a lot of people want to experience 100 miles in under 24 hours,” he said.
Alpine Running hosts races with challenging yet excellent courses personally marked by the team.
“We love seeing people challenging themselves physically and mentally in this amazing Central Oregon scenery and climate,” he said.
Their races rely on volunteers for aid stations, signups and registration, and many other roles.
This year, Taylor Spike, a well-known ultrarunner from Harrisburg, Oregon, and his wife, Pam Spike, were volunteering at the aid station at the start/finish of the race, providing hot water, coffee, electrolytes, and snacks for runners as they continued on their next lap around the lake. Both of them eagerly dived in to grab/fill water bottles, extra layers, and raincoats for runners passing by. The Spikes have volunteered at many Alpine Running events throughout the season, and enjoy helping out where they can.
The camaraderie and community surrounding these races is exceptional. Often, runners recognize each other from other races throughout the year; since ultrarunning is very niche, the community is relatively small, and runners start to get to know each other.
The Suttle Lake Trail Fest is now part of Alpine Running’s race lineup. Learn more about Alpine Running and races for next year at https://www.alpinerunning. co/.
The Raven’s Tale
ByTimHockett
Once upon a midnight dr ear y, watc hing some poor soul so wear y,
Dr edging hope fr om ancient lore, per ched I near his c hamber door
Dank the r oom and thic k with sor row, ther e he sought a psalm to bor row
Some small balm for r ecent loss, to r edeem him fr om the cr oss
Of maddening grief and constant woe –my fo rm appear ed fr om r ealms below.
The man, within, a grieving life, his lost Lenor e, his loving wife,
Her death consumed his ever y pr ayer ; his hear t w as tangled in despair.
I w atc hed him br ood, as yet unseen, he wr estled to and fr o, the scene
Was pitiable to watc h and yet, his agony it seemed was set.
As I, the harbinger, was cast upon his hear t to steal the past.
“Never mor e,” I cr oaked unpr ompted, to the man so long enc hanted,
By the pages he had ripped, by the blood Lenore had dripped.
“Never mor e,” again I utter ed, he just gr oaned ther e, never mutte red,
T hus, the echo of his longing, just my single wo rd belonging,
In that moment to him only, never had he felt so lonely
“Tell me Raven,” wept the man, “Tell me, Raven, if you can
Will I see her come tonight; will she save me fr om my plight?”
I coc ked my head, my eyes reflected, all the grief this man pr ojected.
“Never mor e,” I squawked again; he kept asking me in vain.
As he fell upon his knees, as if deaf, I spur ned his pleas
Ever y night I came as guest, my phantom form, at his behest.
My pr esence both a cur se and balm, he vie wed my one wor d as that psalm,
A fr actur ed hymn to hear tac he tr ue, with neither help nor hope in vie w.
“Lenor e,” he cried and wept again, “Lenor e” he w hisper ed all in vain.
One wor d I utter ed fr om that door, one wor d to plague him, “Never mor e.”
And thus, we danced that dance of fate, a waltz of grief, of love, of hate,
Of bitterness and love sublime, of passion lost to cr uel time
His soul ensnar ed, his eyes aflame, he begged me, “Bird, Am I to blame?”
He looked into my glowing eye, he knew I would not tell a lie ,
But silent per ched I on that door, and let the silence gnaw his core.
When daylight br oke and dawn r etur ned, I took my leave and left him spur ned.
To writhe in pain, no holy cu re … his home a living sepulc her. –
I haunt the c hamber s of lost souls; I speak one wor d to cur se their woes
I w hisper tr uth they cannot bear ; a one-wor d tr uth is w hat I shar e.
My feather ed blackness they abhor. Quoth I, the Raven, “Never mor e.”
Contentment
ByEdieJones
Sitting in my bac kyard, with pine tr ees hovering round
Majestic, towering, stately.
I feel tether ed to this gr ound.
Cof fee warming insides, the sun shining bright. What a pleasant mor ning after a peaceful, r efr eshing night. I hesitate to go forwar d, unsur e what the day will bring Hoping it’s fr ee of anguish. Right now, my hear t can sing of contentment that I feel and blessings that ar e mine
My pr ayer, going forw ar d, is to spend the day in kind, finding ways to r eac h out, smiling at all I meet , so, they too will rejoice with ever yone they gr eet.
Send submissions of original poetr y to jess@nuggetnews.com for possible inclusion in a future issue of The Nugget. All poems copyright the author
Sisters Farmers Market wraps up season
By T. Lee Brown Correspondent
Pretty pumpkins full of dried flowers, a raffle overflowing with local products, and a dog in an Edward Scissorhands costume all made appearances at Fir Street Park last Sunday. Wrapping up a five-month season, Sisters Farmers Market celebrated its last market day amid clouds, sun, and smiles.
“We had a great season,” enthused market manager Willa Bauman. “We had great weather, great customer turnout...the community loves this farmers market.”
The market serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike from June through October. Listening to music, parading in costumes, and munching on crepes, marketgoers enjoyed each other’s company on the final market day, along with shopping for produce, bakery goods, and handmade artisanal items.
“It’s wonderful to see the shift from summer tourists back to locals in the fall. It’s been great to see the same faces each week but also new faces,” Bauman said.
A new program called “Special Thanks Day” helped smooth out attendance throughout the summer, she explained. Funded by a grant from Oregon Farmers Market Association, the program offered $5 vouchers to customers who came to the market on hot or smoky days.
“That was really successful and we hope to do it again
next year,” Bauman elaborated. The grant program helps farmers and markets develop climate resilience.
“We’ve had really good feedback from that, both from vendors and from customers who appreciated the extra thank-you for coming out and supporting our vendors all season long,” she said.
The Power of Produce Club, or POP Club, also saw its launch this summer. Kids ages 14 and under came to the market’s Info Booth each Sunday, where they received a $5 token to spend at the market, along with an educational activity.
Education is one of three focus areas for Seed to Table, the nonprofit organization that runs Sisters Farmers Market. Operating a sustainable farm at the edge of town, Seed to Table provides hands-on education, fresh food for community members at all income levels, and the leadership that makes the farmers market possible. To learn more about Seed to Table, visit seedtotableoregon.org.
Sisters Farmers Market offers an email newsletter and an Instagram account to keep customers up to date on upcoming events.
“Special Thanks Day” is announced a few days before the Sunday in question so that marketgoers know when and how to receive free $5 vouchers.
Supporters can sign up at www.sistersfarmersmarket. com/newsletter or follow @ sistersfarmersmarket.
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is made to that certain made by RANDY C. AND BRENDA M.
BARNES, AS TENANTS BY ENTIRETY as grantor, to Deschutes County Title
Company as trustee, in favor of WILMINGTON FINANCE A DIVISION OF AIG FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK AS LENDER MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, MERS IS A SEPARATE CORPORATION THAT IS SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR LENDER LENDER`S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as beneficiary, dated
06/02/2005 recorded on
06/08/2005, in the Records of County, Oregon, in at page and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/rec No. 2005-35761, covering following described real situated in the above-mentioned county and
Installment of Principal and Interest plus impounds and/or advances which became due on 07/01/2024 plus late charges, and all subsequent installments of principal, interest, balloon payments, plus impounds and/or advances and late charges that become payable. Therefore, notice hereby is given that Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services the undersigned trustee will on 12/12/2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, Inside the main entrance of the Deschutes County Courthouse, 1100 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR 97703 as established by ORS187.110, in the County of Deschutes, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.
T.S. Number: 2025-00050-OR Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by RANDY C. BARNES AND BRENDA M. BARNES, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as grantor, to Deschutes County Title Company as trustee, in favor of WILMINGTON FINANCE A DIVISION OF AIG FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK AS LENDER MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., MERS IS A SEPARATE CORPORATION THAT IS ACTING SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER`S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as beneficiary, dated 06/02/2005 recorded on 06/08/2005, in the Records of Deschutes County, Oregon, in book at page and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/rec eption No. 2005-35761, covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state:
ACCOUNT NO.: 185944 MAP
181207CB00600
ACCOUNT NO.: 185944 MAP NO.: 181207CB00600
NINETEEN, OF MOUNTAIN GATE, DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly Known As: BLUE SKY LANE, OR 97702 the beneficiary CITIBANK, N.A. AS OWNER
LOT NINETEEN, OF MOUNTAIN GATE, DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON.
Commonly Known As: 19634 BLUE SKY LANE, BEND, OR 97702 Both the beneficiary CITIBANK, N.A. AS OWNER TRUSTEE for New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2016-4 and the trustee Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a Notice of Default has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums:
TRUSTEE for New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2016-4 trustee Premium Title Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services have to sell the said real to satisfy the obligations by said trust deed and a of Default has been pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which foreclosure is made is the failure to pay when due following sums: REQUIRED TO REINSTATE AS OF 08/17/2025: $41,196.50 REQUIRED TO AS OF 08/17/2025: $406,402.91 of interest, late charges, charges that may vary day-to-day, the amount due day you pay may be It will be necessary for contact the Trustee before you tender reinstatement payoff amount so that you advised of the exact you will be required to
TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE AS OF 08/17/2025: $41,196.50
TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF AS OF 08/17/2025: $406,402.91
Installment of Principal and Interest plus impounds and/or advances which became due on 07/01/2024 plus late charges, and all subsequent installments of principal, interest, balloon payments, plus impounds and/or advances and late charges that become payable. Therefore, notice hereby is given that Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services the undersigned trustee will on 12/12/2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, Inside the main entrance of the Deschutes County Courthouse, 1100 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR 97703 as established by ORS187.110, in the County of Deschutes, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.
Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five (5) days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, and in addition to paying the sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s and attorney fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778.In construing this notice the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.
unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.
unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.
If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation.
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal.
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Name (Seal FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (866) 960-8299
If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation.
Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential properties sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential properties should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale.
reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums the obligation secured trust deed immediately payable, said default
Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said trust deed immediately due and payable, said default
Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five (5) days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, and in addition to paying the sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s and attorney fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778.In construing this notice the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.
Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale has been issued by the Trustee. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the Trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is
Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representation or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential properties sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential properties should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale.
NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771.
NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771.
Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services
Dated:
Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services
Dated:
Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services 7730 Market Center Ave Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79912 Trustee Phone number: (866) 960-8299
Premium Title Agency, Inc. DBA PTS Foreclosure Services 7730 Market Center Ave Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79912 Trustee Phone number: (866) 960-8299
Dated: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF EL PASO
Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale has been issued by the Trustee. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the Trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is
Dated: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF EL PASO
On before me,
On before me,
Personally appeared who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
Personally appeared who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
Notary Name (Seal FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (866) 960-8299
THANK YOU, SISTERS COUNTRY!
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District extends its heartfelt gratitude to our community for the incredible outpouring of support following the Flat Fire. Thanks to your generosity, we received more than $43,000 in donations that will directly support wildfire mitigation projects to help protect homes and property throughout Sisters Country Your trust and generosity make a tangible difference in how we prepare for and respond to wildfire emergencies. These funds will go toward fuels reduction, community preparedness efforts, and improving our wildfire response capabilities.
Community Testimonial:
“I pen this not as a typical citizen but as a seasoned fire professional having served as the fire chief of Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, President of the International Fire Chiefs, and both President and Executive Director of the Western Fire Chiefs whose mission encompasses wildfire
“First, let me compliment the entire fire attack. It was the best I’ve ever witnessed. Interagency cooperation was without blemish, integration of structural, ground and air operations was worthy of a case study. I cannot offer higher compliments to the entire operation.
“Worthy of mention is the Office of State Marshal’s structural protection task forces. Under the command of State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple, these structural protection task forces have become refined into an efficient firefighting force and Sisters needed every one of them.
“I would like to specifically recommend the commendation of Chief Tony Prior, and his staff at Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District. The Chief and his staff were the consummate professionals. The community of Sisters should be proud of the fire and rescue services you offer
“For me, after 47 years in the fire service, it was interesting to discover that I far prefer being in command than being a civilian waiting as the fire approaches. However, I am comforted to know that, like everyone else who lives here, we live under the blanket of your capable protection and I am grateful for your service to Sisters Country.”
— Jeff Johnson
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