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Small brushfire threatens home near Sisters Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District made a swift response early Sunday morning for a reported residential structure fire that turned out to be a small brushfire threatening a home north of the Squaw Creek Canyon Estates area. Neighbor Kimberly Boggio called 911 at 3:34 a.m. after her husband noticed the fire. First units were on scene by 3:50 a.m. and discovered brush and a snag

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Sisters resident competes in Special Olympics

Smoky sunset...

By Erin Borla Correspondent

PHOTO BY GARY MILLER

Heavy smoke from wildfires as far away as British Columbia have hazed the air of Sisters Country over the past week. There’s little to recommend the phenomenon — except some spectacular sunset skies.

See FIRE on page 29

Local resident Lizzie Affonso celebrated a great achievement last month by attending the Special Olympics State Games to play golf. Lizzie, 33, living with Down syndrome, grew up in Stockton, California, and moved to Bend in 1995 with her mom, Sandy. In 2001, they both moved to Sisters where See AFFONSO on page 21

Protect your eyes during solar eclipse

Livestock club in top form at fair

Once the preparations for heavy traffic and a massive influx of visitors have been taken care of, folks in Sisters will be turning their eyes to the sky to take in the total solar eclipse that is set for Monday morning, August 21. Safety should be the top priority while viewing the eclipse. Sisters is close to, but not IN, the “path of totality,” so the eclipse will not be complete from any Sisters Country vantage point. That means there will NEVER be a point during this eclipse event at which itʼs safe to look at the sun with the naked eye. According to NASA, “The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as ʻeclipse

With its unique sights, sounds and smells who can resist the annual Deschutes County Fair? For many, just talking about the fair can conjure up memories that instantly take us back to our childhood. The Deschutes County Fair is run by the local fair association with big support from 4-H volunteer leaders. And for 32 years Pam Mitchell has been leading the Cloverdale Livestock Club — long before her own children were able to participate. The fair has been a key part of her life since the fourth grade when she became a 4-H member. “I have only taken one year off from 4-H, and that was after graduation. I felt so out of place that I went back to helping lead the club and have been at it ever since,”

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glassesʼ or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun; they transmit thousands of times too much sunlight.” Several shops in Sisters are carrying eclipse glasses. To make sure what you have is safe, verify that the glasses are certified compliant to the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard for such products. NASA offers the following safety tips: • Always inspect your solar filter before use; if scratched or damaged, discard it. Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter. • Always supervise children using solar filters. See ECLIPSE on page 19

By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent

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Faith Keeton with her steer at the Deschutes County Fair. Mitchell told The Nugget. 4-H is one of the largest out-of-school youth programs in the nation. It

encourages participants to learn by doing. Through See 4-H CLUB on page 23

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Obituaries ......................... 5 Announcements................12 Paw Prints .......................20 Classifieds..................26-28 Meetings ........................... 3 Of a certain age ............... 10 Movies & Entertainment ....13 Crossword ....................... 25 Real Estate .................29-32

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

To the Editor: Regarding this inflated story of ”Mayor under scrutiny” I would like to shed some light since I actually witnessed this event. This “over 50 petite woman” was not so innocent while walking by reading her mail. She deliberately stood in front of the Ryan’s home with her cell phone out taking a video. She clearly has an agenda; now she is playing the victim card. Please keep in mind that she had the audacity to post it on a website. I have lived in this neighborhood over 15 years and I have seen a bit of stuff; however, I do know this: The Ryans are decent people and deserve better than what they are being dished. Michele Williams Coyote Springs

To the Editor: Congratulations to Skydive Awesome on establishing their new headquarters at Madras where they have acres and acres of safe and scenic landing zones for the parachutists, well away from residential areas and obstacles. We wish them well. And thank you to Sisters Eagle Airport personnel for facilitating the relocation. Skies over our neighborhoods have been wonderfully peaceful with only the ordinary coming and going of local planes and visitors. For this we are deeply appreciative. Suzanne Pepin

To the Editor: I often sit back in silent, idle agreement See LETTERS on page 24

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“The Trump base is far bigger & stronger than ever before,” the president declared in a series of tweets Monday morning, and that “will never change.” Many observers were quick to point out that this assertion isn’t borne out in the polls. Such nitpicking, however, overlooks a more important part of this story. In the 1990s and 2000s, Trump had political ambitions, but the traditional two-party system and the media landscape served as impenetrable barriers. It was the breakdown of the old ways that opened a path for someone interested in breaking them down even more — in part by embracing a new base of mostly non-college-educated whites. Traditionally, Republicans have relied on white, middle-class, white-collar, married suburbanites. The American Communities Project identifies 106 “urban suburbs” — the relatively affluent near-in suburbs of major cities. In 1984, Ronald Reagan won 92 of them. In 2016, Trump lost 89. As Politico’s Charlie Mahtesian recently chronicled, Republicans have been steadily losing market share in these crucial districts and counties for decades, as suburbanites become a bit more liberal and a lot more hostile to Republican populism on cultural issues. Just as inexorably, the Democrats have been watching white, blue-collar workers, the heart of the old Franklin D. Roosevelt alliance, migrate to the GOP for some time now. Democrats bet heavily on the growth of minorities, particularly the black vote, urban liberals, immigrants and millennials. This coalition delivered two historic victories for Barack Obama. But opposition to Obama accelerated the defection of rural, working-class and older whites to the GOP cause, costing Democrats 63 House seats and roughly 1,000 elected offices nationwide. Now, both parties have similar dilemmas: Their new bases are too small to guarantee electoral success but too strong to allow fundamental rethinking of how the parties do business. The Democratic base of

hard-core liberals and Trump “resisters” is not a majority coalition. But it is the dominant ideological force within the party (and mainstream media), and hence the leadership is very reluctant to broaden the party’s message. The new push for zero tolerance of pro-life Democrats is just one obvious illustration of the bind the Democrats are in. Trump, meanwhile, has dedicated the first six months of his presidency to keeping his base happy. That’s in part because he can’t get legislation through Congress, so he tweets red meat to the faithful instead. His media cheerleaders increasingly define conservatism not as adherence to any program, but as personal loyalty to Trump. Hence the rising call from figures such as the recently suspended Fox News host Eric Bolling to purge the party of “RINOs” (Republicans In Name Only) who are critical of the president. If Trump had an approval rating in the high 50s instead of numbers that bounced around in the 30s, following this advice would not threaten the fragile GOP majority. The Democrats have settled on economic populism as their unifying theme, not so much because that’s where all the passion is but because they can’t agree on any other agenda that would enlarge their coalition. The GOP, in turn, is shrinking its ideological commitments — and appeal — and focusing instead on populist rage and the president’s cult of personality. Both courses leave vast swaths of the electorate up for grabs. As a result, there’s the potential for an opening in 2020 for some opportunistic figure — Mark Zuckerberg? Michael Bloomberg? — from outside the beleaguered and sclerotic party system who could forge a coalition from both the traditional Democratic and Republican columns, much as Emmanuel Macron did in France. An independent candidate always seemed like a pipe dream in America’s two-party system. But so did Trump’s candidacy until not very long ago. © 2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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Painted rocks project rolls out in Sisters the rock. The Nugget Newspaper, who is behind the campaign, worked to create a few rocks to start off the project. Each of the initial rocks have an eclipse theme and are hidden in places throughout Sisters Country. “Everyone can do this project, they don’t have to be an artist,” said Jess Draper, graphic designer for The Nugget. “They don’t have to be on Facebook.” The rules are simple:

By Erin Borla Correspondent

Calling artists and creative types of all ages — Sisters Rocks! The Nugget Newspaper is inviting the public to create hand-painted rocks to hide in all sorts of fun places throughout Sisters Country. Visitors and locals alike are invited to create their own rocks and hunt for other hidden treasures. Once rocks are found, snap a picture and post it on the Sisters Rocks Facebook page, then re-hide

See ROCKS on page 24

A mystery pigeon in Sisters What do you do when a pigeon, looking like a domesticated rock dove, or “Homer” drops in on you? That’s what Ann and Clyde are wondering. There’s really nothing special about the pigeon; it has that same old pigeon appearance, with a bit more dappled gray head feathers than some, a little less black here and there, a dark band on the tail, a little more gray here and there. And to let us know it’s “domestic,” and not wild, it has a small black

By Jim Anderson Correspondent

One day last week, Ann R i c h a r d s o n ’s h u s b a n d , Clyde, was just coming into the house out on Whychus Creek when a large flock of rock doves went flashing by his place. When he looked again, there was a strange pigeon perched over a doorway to his house. When he went in for a closer look, the bird didn’t fly off, but allowed him to get close enough that he could see a black band with the number 15 on one leg.

See PIGEON on page 29

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Roper Cowboy by Wendy Birnbaum is featured at the Sisters Library.

Library showcases local photographer By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

When Wendy Birnbaum was tooling around Ireland one day, a total stranger tapped her on the shoulder and said, “I love your sweater! I knit it.” She’d purchased the Kelly-green sweater several days previously in a shop in the town of Doolin. The sweater’s knitter was named John, one of two brothers who own the Glencoe Woolen Mill Shop in the town of Glencolmcille, County Donegal. She then visited John’s shop, where she was so taken with the spools of handdyed yarn that she preserved the scene in a photograph — one of many Birnbaum

photographs on display this month in the Computer Room of the Sisters Library. “I aspired to become a photojournalist at the age of 12,” Birnbaum said. Although she eventually became an attorney, she maintained her interest in the magic of photography throughout her life. She studied photography during the 1990s at Orange Coast College in Southern California, honing her skills in the creative art of seeing, and the visualization necessary to creative photography. Birnbaum has found the joy and thrill of photographing horses, capturing their movement and grace through the lens of her camera. She made a special trip

to photograph horses and riders against the early-morning and late-afternoon sun on the hills of the Central California coast near Paso Robles. Then she wrestled with how best to display these photographs — as framed prints, or on canvas? She discovered that the golden tones of the sunlight and dust are most dramatic when printed on metal, and then mounted off-center on rusted and distressed steel. Some of these photographs are further enhanced with a three-dimensional application of kiln-fired black glass rods and frit. Wendy worked with Sisters glass artist Susie Zeitner on this technique. More of her horse See LIBRARY ART on page 30

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Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For location information: 541-549-2072.

Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., Central OR Spinners and Weavers Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Guild 4th Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sisters 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Library (Jan.-Oct.). 541-639-3217. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. 541-549-1527.

Central Oregon Woodworkers Guild 2nd Tuesday. 541-639-6216.

Sisters Area SketchUp Users Group 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Earthwood Timber Frame Homes. 541-549-0924. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419.

Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Sisters Walking Group Fridays, 10 a.m. at Village Green Park. All are welcome to come walk! 541-410-9245. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815.

Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Sisters Caregiver Support Group Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & community room. 541-771-3258. Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the VFW 8138 & American Legion Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Friends of the Sisters Library Board Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123 or 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Sisters Library. 541-977-8285. community room. 541-923-1632. 541-549-1132. Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. CITY & PARKS Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., 541-549-6022. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Sisters Park & Recreation District are held quarterly; please call for details. Church. 541-548-0440. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 541-388-9013. 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Planning Commission Library community room. 541-549-1471. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. City Hall. 541-549-6022. Location information: 541-279-1977. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. FIRE & POLICE Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-678-5483.

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

Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157.

Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822.

Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date.

Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Station 602, 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. See the agenda at cloverdalefire.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Mondays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 0 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX Out West Realty office at Outlaw Station. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday per month, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule at www. sisters.k12.or.us. 541-549-8521 x4011.

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Celebrate summer at annual Country Fair

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Sisters youth turned out for football camp to learn safe tackling — and to have fun just being a kid.

Football camp beats the heat with fun The 2017 Sisters Outlaws football season will be upon us soon. But before the Outlaws take the field, the program took some time to invest in the future. From July 31 to August 3 the Little Outlaws took to the gridiron. Almost 30 kids showed up for some football, a lot of fun, and most importantly some safe tackling training. “It was hot out, but these boys showed a lot of toughness this week,” said first-year Head Coach Neil Fendall. “I was impressed with their energy and work ethic considering they could be home playing video games or in an air-conditioned movie theater somewhere.” Practice times were adjusted to accommodate the heat index, employing the same guidelines that would be used at the high school level. Said one parent, “All my boy talked about was how fun the high school players were.

That, and the slip-n-slide!” The boys doused themselves with water during breaks and cooled down with a popsicle in hand. When asked about the water games and popsicles, Coach Fendall said, “We wanted to create a setting similar to growing up in a neighborhood where all the kids go out and play and then raid the garage freezer when they get tired. Kids start youth sports at a very young age so we want to try and alleviate some of the over-coaching and overdrilling that occurs and focus more on ‘organized play’ atmosphere.” Jett Mingus, a senior on the Sisters High School team, said, “If all camps were like this, more kids would come out and play!” That was the goal as camp wrapped up and the message to kids and parents was loud and clear: Sports are supposed to be fun. Competition

will evolve as kids get older and develop the emotional maturity to handle it. “At these ages, all kids care about is if it’s fun and which friends are there — and popsicles!” Fendall said. High school coaches and players alike seemed to enjoy the return to the days of “just being a kid” and throwing the old pigskin around. As camp broke, Coach Fendall reiterated the message to all in earshot, “Let these kids have fun and teach them how to play the game safely. “Good tackling technique, fundamentals, and balance between training and rest is what we can do to ensure these kids have a quality experience in all their sports.”

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The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration will hold its 22nd annual Country Fair and Art Show on Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Art Show and Silent Auction begin with a reception on Friday evening, August 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. The silent auction at the Friday evening reception and also on Saturday guarantees something for every taste. Items include art, jewelry, crystal, quilts, wood creations, gift certificates and gift baskets. The Country Fair is oldfashioned fun for the entire family. There are animals, face painting, a bouncy castle, games and craft activities. The Country Store offers homemade preserves and

relishes, fresh produce, candy, home-baked breads, pies, and cookies, potted plants and handmade craft items. The Good Book has a great selection of gently read books. Relax under the pines enjoying a cheeseburger or hot dog at the Café Transfig and finish with home-made marionberry cobbler a la mode. The Country Fair and Art Show is the church’s major outreach fundraiser each year and all funds earned are given back to the community. The Church of the Transfiguration is on Brooks Camp Road at the corner of Highway 242 just west of Sisters. Admission and parking are free.

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Forest Service proposes boat ramp restoration at Suttle Lake The Sisters Ranger District is seeking out the public’s concerns, questions, and suggestions regarding a project proposal to reconstruct and maintain four boat ramps and associated docks at Suttle Lake. Public comments will help the Forest Service identify issues to be considered in the environmental review of this proposal. The project would take place at the Blue Bay, South Shore, and Link Creek Campgrounds and the West Suttle Lake Day Use Area. Boat ramps and associated facilities were constructed in the 1970s and require

ongoing and costly maintenance, and some need to be replaced, the Forest Service reports. In some locations the section of the ramp below the level of the lake has deteriorated, subsided, or lacks an anchoring system. The Forest Service believes that the project would provide a safe and enjoyable recreational opportunity, ensure the integrity of campground boat ramps and docks, and provide for public health and safety at Suttle Lake. Construction activities include replacement of existing asphalt boat ramps with cast in-place concrete ramps;

construction of accessible paths, and installation of boat anchoring systems. The public is invited to comment on the proposed action. Submit comments to Suttle Lake Boat Ramp Reconstruction and Maintenance Project, Project

Merton L. Meeker, Jr. November 13, 1929 — July 25, 2017

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Our generous sponsors: son, Gregory S. Meeker, Mert is survived by his wife, Susan; sons Merton B. Meeker (Carolyn) and Michael F. Meeker (Sandra); stepchildren Kelly Lynch Jeffers, Tracy Hayden (Dave) and Jason Carl; and seven wonderful grandchildren. A private interment will be held. Memorial gifts may be made in Mert’s honor to Oregon Junior Golf Association (OJGA), 2840 Hazelnut Dr., Woodburn, OR 97071, or by calling 503-981-4653. All gifts are tax-deductible.

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Obituary Merton L. Meeker, Jr. was born in San Francisco, California. A graduate of the University of Oregon, Mert was a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He had a successful career in the insurance industry, earning him numerous awards and accolades from his peers. As VicePresident of Marketing for Oregon Mutual Insurance in McMinnville, he met and married his wife, Susan, in 1983. After retiring in 1992, Mert and Susan moved to Sisters, where they relished the Central Oregon lifestyle. Together they traveled, played golf, enjoyed camping and socializing with their vast number of friends. He was a member of the Sisters Jazz Festival Board of Directors and a board member for the Crossroads Homeowners Association. Preceded in death by his

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Tales from a

Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson

Of butterflies The most wonderful thing about writing this column is the phone calls and emails. Last week, the phone was ringing off the hook (and vibrating in my pocket) with all you wonderful people calling to tell me about the outbreak of “monarch butterflies” that have taken over the foothills of the Cascades. But I’m sorry to say, those are California tortoiseshell butterflies, not monarchs. California tortoiseshells winter over as adults, and somehow this is an advantage to their survival and helps them to build up their numbers. Then, when things are right (and I have no idea what “things” that may be) their numbers reach a point where the sheer numbers brings about an outbreak. They have done it two times (as far as I know) since I rolled into Bend on my Harley back in 1951. Thirty

years ago, an outbreak similar to this one took place in Northern California and was seen all the way to Bend. Unless research is carried out annually within the tortoiseshell populations, it’s probably difficult to really put your finger on this or that cause. But no matter; it’s astonishing when it takes place. I believe this remarkable phenomena is tied to nature’s way of ensuring survival of a species. Perhaps, when weather and food plants are in balance, close to 100 percent of a butterfly’s larvae get what they need to develop the necessary chemicals to metamorphose into adults successfully. They mate and lay prodigious numbers of eggs; which in turn hatch — and because of the sheer numbers defoliate their food plants — which I have a hunch is even good for the plants in some

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way. While this is going on, butterfly parasites also go into supercharge mode and somehow have the ability to lay eggs on the kajillions of caterpillars. During the similar event some 30 years ago, my wife, Sue, and I were living in Bend, having just returned from southeast Arizona where I was manager of the Ramsey Canyon Preserve. During that outbreak of the mid-’080s, we were told tortoiseshell butterfly caterpillars in the Tumalo Creek watershed were defoliating all the ceanothus west of town. We were living in Bend at the time, and of course, Sue and I packed up our son, Reuben (Miriam and Caleb hadn’t arrived yet) and went out to Tumalo Falls to take a look. It was astonishing to see that many butterflies filling the air, and to actually hear their wings as they flittered about, as well as larvae munching on ceanothus leaves. When we returned a short time later we found uncountable numbers of chrysalids hanging on the bare branches of the ceanothus. We then discovered by accident that if we got close to them and stomped our feet they would all begin to shake and, I thought, clang like tiny bells. What a show!

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We removed 20 chrysalids from the underside of the bare branches by using my pocketknife to cut the thin, silk pedicle attaching the chrysalis to the branch and took them home with us to photograph emerging butterflies. However, if my memory serves me correctly, of the 20 chrysalids, eight or nine developed as butterflies. Bright green parasitic wasps emerged from all the others. During that outbreak I also recall the California highway department installing special truck washing equipment near Redding that was used to wash smashed butterflies out of the radiators to keep the trucks from overheating. And the UPS drivers were having a heck of a time, driving five miles then having to stop and clean the windshields of their trucks. The OBOL website (Oregon Birders On Line) has been buzzing for weeks with birders sharing the tortoiseshell outbreak, and this one from Barbara and Dan Gleason of Eugene was particularly thoughtful as well as interesting: “Seeing all the posts, I thought I’d add that these massive numbers of butterflies were also in the Clear Lake and McKenzie River areas too, this past Thursday. “My granddaughter and

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I were up there for her first rowboat ride and everywhere we encountered massive numbers of tortoiseshells, to the point it made driving quite hazardous since one couldn’t help but want to avoid killing them, but one could not drive as slowly as one need to accomplish this. “We were glad to get off the highway and head to the lake where one could drive to allow them to pass by the car. They were largely not over the lake but were everywhere along the roadsides, especially near water...culverts, outhouses, included! “Along the edge of the lake when one moved too quickly, they would all take flight and one could hear their wingbeats, too.”

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The Bunkhouse Chronicle Craig Rullman Columnist

Arrivederci, Scaramucci I, for one, am going to miss Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci. If you didn’t know, The Mooch was sacked as White House Communications Director after an explosive and “colorful” interview with Ryan Lizza, a writer for The New Yorker. The Mooch, raised on Long Island, was brought to us by Tufts University, Harvard, Goldman Sachs, and later SkyBridge Capital. He was a fundraiser and supporter for both President Obama and Hillary Clinton, but may have fallen out of favor somewhat when he famously asked Obama when he was “going to stop whacking Wall Street like a piñata.” Later, he endorsed Scott Walker, and then Jeb Bush, and told the Fox Business Network that Trump was going to

be the “President of the Queen County’s Bullies’ Association.” Somehow Scaramucci, author of such noted tomes as “Goodbye Gordon Gekko, How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul,” “Hopping Over The Rabbit Hole” and “The Little Book of Hedge Funds,” (I couldn’t make this up if I tried) became Trump’s main communications man after calling the President a “hack politician” and “anti-American” during the campaign. What endeared The Mooch to many of us was the absolute sincerity with which he showed up to work, even though most everyone in the world could see that he was exactly, 100 percent, without question, the wrong guy for the job. Somehow, I have to believe even The Mooch knew this. But then again, in the land of monstrous egos and overwhelming hubris, maybe he was as tone deaf as the president who appointed him. Scaramucci was so totally wrong for the job, so obviously unprepared in both intellect and temperament, one could only scramble to recover from a sudden onset of apoplexy at the announcement of his elevation. But The Mooch, for all of his six days of hand-waving bombast and immaculate

suits, did give us a gigantic gift we can be thankful for. He gave us, forever, a new term to describe a certain acrobatic feat of auto-fellatio: The Bannon. What’s fabulous about “The Bannon” is how it can be deployed as a description, a directive, or a metaphor. We can also mix it up, as in “The Steve,” or “The Steve Bannon.” As something of a traditionalist, however, I think I’m going to stick with just The Bannon, for now, and enjoy a loud laugh every time I think of the actual Steve Bannon knocking about in the West Wing in an ill-fitting suit, cradling a sharpie and a whiteboard, looking precisely as if he just woke up under a bench in the train station. The Mooch’s run as Comms Director was not the shortest one ever. That honor goes to Jack Koehler, nee Wolfgang Koehler, who was born in Dresden, moved to the U.S. after World War II, and changed his name to John. Koehler became a journalist, and ultimately a bureau chief, general manager, and managing director of the Associated Press. He was pals with Ronald Reagan and lasted 11 days as Reagan’s Communications Director after it was discovered, or revealed, or leaked, or however those things work, that he had once been a member of the Deutsches

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Jungvolk, a Nazi youth group. Koehler, who at least had legitimate bonafides in the world of directing communications, was caught on his hind foot, but tried to recover by saying that the group he belonged to was “the Boy Scouts run by the Nazi party.” Speaking of tone deaf. It would have been interesting to be in General Kelly’s office — remember, in case you missed last week’s episode, Chief of Staff Priebus was disappeared after the Sean Spicer immolation and the Mooch elevation, replaced by Ned Stark of Winterfell, I mean General Kelly — when he booted The Mooch. I would like to have seen how Harvard Law stacked up against Quantico, and whether or not The Mooch took his beating from the White House’s newest enforcer with or without whimpers. As sad as all this is, and it truly is bad for the republic, don’t worry about Scaramucci. He will land on both feet, no doubt perfectly astride the rabbit hole he wrote about. He

knows people, and doggone it, many of them like him, even if, as Felix Salmon from Reuters described his pre-White House financier activities: “He is putting people into hedge funds that really shouldn’t be invested in hedge funds. He has this extremely expensive smile and very good hair, and they trust him. And to the degree that he’s accomplishing it, he’s hurting America.” So there’s that to consider. And at any rate, it’s just a fact that political life-expectancy around this White House is short. You may recall that former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn made it 23 days before he was forced to resign for allegedly cavorting with Russians. But there was something special about Scaramucci. I’m not sure if it was the frightening thought that there may be no adults left in the White House, the inescapable and inevitable air of Mafioso sleaze, or what it was exactly. Maybe it was all of that. But at the very least, the Scaramucci era made for fascinating entertainment.

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A visit to Roaring Spring By Craig F. Eisenbeis Correspondent

When a friend recently asked me what I knew about Roaring Spring near Camp Sherman, my answer was, “Nothing” — so we decided to do something to remedy that. It took a fair amount of Googling and map research to locate even the general area. As it turned out, that information was only good enough to get us close. But that was fine; we are always up for a little exploration. Roaring Spring is about a half mile northwest of Sheep Springs Horse Camp, which is three miles due west of Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery on the Metolius River. All maps we found had the words “Roaring Spring” on the north side of the 200 Road, which leads to Sheep Springs. The first thing to understand, however, is that — despite the location of the words — the spring itself is on the south side of that road. To begin narrowing down the location, we parked at the junction of the 200 Road and Road 1230. Theoretically, Roaring Creek crosses Road 1230 here, but the creek was anything but roaring. Even in this wet year, it was completely dry. We had read that the spring was just off the Metolius-Windigo Trail, so we located the trail crossing and followed the trail southeast. Eventually, we could

hear water in the creek; so we dropped down off the trail to investigate. We found the creek just fine; but, as it turned out, we missed spotting Roaring Spring by about 100 feet. So, we continued on down the trail until we reached the junction that connects the main trail to the Sheep Springs Horse Camp. We walked up to the horse camp and saw that the camp host was in, so we decided to ask for directions rather than continue to wander aimlessly. This camp caters solely to an equestrian clientele, and the host proudly touted the camp’s virtues. Sheep Springs (the waters) are none too impressive, however, consisting of a swampy area filled with alders and willows at the edge of the campground. The camp host seemed mildly amused by our unsuccessful quest to find Roaring Spring but confirmed that it was, indeed, worthy of discovery. As we had already concluded, we had passed the spring along the MetoliusWindigo Trail and would have to retrace our steps. In the end, we managed to log a couple of miles in a search that might have covered only a few hundred yards. Like many of the Cascade springs in our area, Roaring Spring suddenly emerges – seemingly from nowhere. The nature of our Cascade volcanic landscape is such that the Cascade snowmelt is carried underground, sometimes for

many miles through sub-surface aquifers. Unlike the Head of the Metolius or the Head of Jack Creek, where a full-fledged stream bursts forth, Roaring Spring is much less ostentatious — and scarcely roars at all. It just sort of leaks from all over a hillside, coming together in a burbling little stream that instills some life into the otherwise dry stream bed of Roaring Creek. Actually, there is so much green moss and other vegetation where the water surfaces, that the spring is easier to hear than it is to see. Maybe that’s why it is thought to roar. In any event, braving a mosquito or two, we pulled out our lunch snacks and sat on a log where we could watch the picturesque little spring gurgle its way down the slope. If you would like to be spared our wanderings and find your way straight to the spring, read on; otherwise, skip to the last paragraph. The secret to finding Roaring Spring is simple. If you don’t hear Roaring Creek flowing, you are too far west on the trail. If you’re traveling east and the stream is sounding fainter, you’ve gone too far east. Our initial intuition had proved correct; and, when we emerged from finally finding the spring, we were in exactly the same spot where we had first searched! To discover Roaring Spring for yourself, travel west on Highway 20 from

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By Sue Stafford Columnist

The speed limit on freeways in Wyoming is 80 mph, even for large semis. The roads run straight for miles up and down over rolling hills. There’s very little traffic. We’ve only encountered one traffic jam on the entire trip and that was at rush hour in Boise due to two accidents. What a contrast to the months it took my ancestors to traverse the Oregon Trail by covered wagon in 1852, the height of the pioneer migration. Ruts can still be seen where the wagons crossed the prairie. The vistas in Wyoming are vast, the rock formations are challenging, and rivers like the Green, Sweetwater, and North Platte required dangerous crossings where many wagons, animals and people were lost to swift currents. On Thursday, August 4, the dangers and difficulties of the trail came up close and personal as I visited the actual ground crossed 165 years ago by my great-great grandfather John Tucker Scott’s family, including wife Ann and nine children. At the steep Emigrant Hill near Guernsey, Wyoming, the pioneers had to unload everything from their wagons at the bottom of the hill. One by one the wagons were pulled up the hill, empty, by multiple teams of oxen. The wagon’s occupants then had to carry all their belongings up the hill to repack the wagons. From there the wagons progressed, at over a 5,000 feet elevation, across grasscovered high prairies, always searching for the treed evidence of springs. Fresh water

and grass were in constant demand, and often in short supply, for the livestock and thirsty humans. Unfortunately, the pioneers didn’t understand the importance of keeping the water clean, free of animal and human waste. Consequently, diseases like cholera took the lives of thousands of adults and children. Abigail Scott (Ann’s 17-year-old daughter) almost daily mentioned in her journal passing graves. Sadly, one of those graves was that of John’s wife and Abigail’s mother, Ann Roelofson Scott. After the arduous climb up Emigrant Hill, Ann took sick, and in a day she was gone. June 20th’52 Sabbath Day: ….our mother was taken about two o’clock this morning with a violent dierrehea (sic) attended with cramping. She however aroused no one until daylight when everything was done which we possibly could do to save her life; but her constitution long impaired by disease was unable to withstand the attack and this afternoon between four and five o’clock her wearied spirit took its flight and then we realized that we were bereaved indeed. A lady died last night in a train camped near us and they this morning interred her lifeless remains and started off without apparent delay being occasioned by her decease. The family chose a lovely spot called Alder Clump (now named Box Elder Spring) to bury Ann. There were alder (also called box elder) and juniper and pine trees, a large spring, and lush green grass around the

spring. June 21st “The place of her interment (sic) is a romantic one and one which seems fitted for the last resting place of a lover of rural scenery such as she when in good health always delighted in; The grave is situated on an eminence which overlooks a ravine intersected with groves of small pine and cedar trees; In about the centre of this ravine or basin, there wells forth from a kind of bank a spring of icy coldness, clear as crystal; In the outskirts of this basin clusters of wild roses and various other wild flowers grow in abundance; And from an eminence where all this can be viewed at a single glance, reposes the last earthly remains of my mother. Through synchronicity, I made contact a year ago with the rancher, Larry Cundall, on whose land the spring is located. Cundall’s family has owned and worked their ranch for 100 years this year. Cundall runs mostly Black Angus on his 20,000 acres,

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REDMOND (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Crews have begun to tear down the 107-year-old Cline Falls Dam on the Deschutes River. The Bulletin reports the dam was built in 1910 to provide water and energy to a proposed community in Central Oregon and later generated hydroelectric power to the Redmond Airport during World War II. The wood-and-concrete dam is owned by Central Oregon Irrigation District and is nonoperational. Workers have placed excavators and sandbags on the river to temporarily alter the flow while they work to remove the dam this week. Officials expect the work to be completed by the end of August. District Manager Craig Horrell says after the dam is removed, trout and other fish species will be able to swim downriver more freely.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Country Fair & Art Show

The 22nd annual Country Fair & Art Show includes juried art show and sale, silent auctions, music, food, homemade marionberry cobbler, games, bouncy house, country store, book sale and much more. Free admission! All proceeds go to local support agencies. The art show/artists’ reception is Friday, August 11, 5 to 8 p.m.; the art show & country fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 12 at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. Info: 541-549-7087.

New Student Registration

Bend FC Timbers will host their 8th Annual Bend Premier Cup Soccer Tournament in Sisters and Bend, August 11-13. Over 160 teams from seven states and Canada will play at the Sisters High School and Sisters Middle School fields starting Friday, August 11 at noon. Free admission to see unrivaled soccer at its best! For more info call 541-797-6640 go online to bendpremiercup.com.

Stars Over Sisters Star Party

CPR and First Aid Class

At noon on Friday, August 11 at the Sisters Library, all are invited to take a slide show tour of new trails in Southern Oregon with hiking guru and author William Sullivan. Free! For more information, please call Liz at 541-312-1032 or go to oregonhiking.com.

Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, August 19 at 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fields to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. For more info call Ron at 541-549-8846.

Lifelong Learning with OLLI

Photographer’s Reception

Hiking Slideshow

Thursday, August 10, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute invites you to sample classes in history, literature, and science. Learn more about this unique program from UO available to adults 50 and older. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 80 NE Bend River Mall Dr. in Bend (next to The Duck Store). Preregistration is required at 800-824-2714 or 541-7280685. For more information go online to osher.uoregon.edu.

Book Corner Needs Books!

The supply at the Friends Book Corner is very low! Donations are gratefully accepted Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Please consider donating gently used books 10 years or newer; CDs, DVDs, and books on tape (but no cookbooks at this time). Help the book corner raise funds that support programs at the Sisters Library. For additional information, please call Lynne Wood at 541-588-6077.

Sisters Walking Group

Enjoy walking with others? All are welcome to meet every Friday at Village Green Park for a walk from 10 to 11 a.m. For additional information call Gennifer at 541-410-9245.

Open Computer Lab

Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to come to the open computer lab to practice computer skills and get help from library staff. For more information call 541-312-1072.

Soccer Tournament

Registration for new students in Sisters public schools will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 14-17 and August 22-25; at Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School for youth entering those grades, but due to construction taking place at the elementary school, new Sisters Elementary School students will register at the district office, 525 E. Cascade Ave. Questions? 541-549-8521.

From 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 18 at Sisters Art Works, The Roundhouse Foundation invites the community to enjoy refreshments and meet 19-year-old Austin James Jackson. View his amazing photographs of the Oregon night sky in the ongoing “Sky Lights” exhibit at SAW. Free! For info call Kit, 541-771-2787.

Eclipse Fabric Postcards

Jackie Erickson is teaching a class on fabric postcards to commemorate the 2017 solar eclipse. The class is free (but you pay for materials or bring your own). Classes are Monday, August 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sisters Chamber building and Tuesday, August 15, at Lake Creek Lodge, from 6 to 8 p.m. Signing up in advance -is required; call 541-549-1814.

Family Fun Story Time

Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate! For more info call 541-312-1072.

Help the Birds

Native Bird Care of Sisters, a nonprofit, seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Have some time to spare? For more info contact Elise at 541-728-8208 or lovenativebirds@gmail.com, or go to nativebirdcare.org to learn about how you can assist!

Sisters Area Churches Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com

St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Sat. Vigil Mass | 9 a.m. Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass

Westside Church – Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship westsidechurch.org

Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (SHS) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com

New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) Seventh-Day Adventist Church sisterschurch.com 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D Baha’i Faith Meetings 541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship

Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” CPR/AED module Saturday, August 12 and the First Aid module Sunday, August 13 at the Sisters Fire Hall. The cost is $30 which includes a student workbook and completion card. Register by Monday, August 7 at sistersfire.com (CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For info call Gail at 541-595-5712.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Bring family and friends to a Pancake Breakfast at the Camp Sherman Community Hall on Sunday, August 20 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. for all-you-can-eat ham, eggs, pancakes, OJ and coffee, plus a special offering of “Egglipse stacks.” Adults are $8, kids ages 5-10 are $5, under 5 free. Sponsored by the Camp Sherman Historical Society and Friends of the Metolius. For additional information, please call 541-595-2719.

Food Drive at the Library

Saturday, August 12, you may bring non-perishable food items to the Sisters Library and receive $1 per item off library overdue fines (up to $5 per day)! And even if you do not have fines, items are still appreciated during the week-long “Build a Better World” Food Drive for the NeighborImpact food bank. For more info call 541-312-1034.

Calling all Crafters

Quality-oriented crafters for the annual Snowflake Boutique on Nov. 3-4 are sought. Jury is at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 12 at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond. Info: Randi, 541504-4048; Jan, 541-350-4888; or Tina, 541-447-1640 or go to snowflakeboutique.org.

Open House for SHS Transfers (Grades 10-12)

All transfer students grades 10-12 are invited to Sisters High School on Monday, August 28 for a transfer-student open house, running 9 to 11 a.m. Stop by any time during that two-hour period for a tour, a locker, and help with your schedule. Questions? Call Mrs. Greaney at 541-549-0200 or Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691.

SHS Freshmen Orientation

Incoming freshman are invited to Sisters High School Monday, August 28 for new student orientation, running 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seniors and juniors serve as leaders and mentors, with large and small group activities of team-building and discussions. After lunch, students get locker assignments and run through a shortened version of their day. Bus routes will run in the morning and afternoon. For more info call Mrs. Greaney at 541-549-0200 or Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691.

Mentors Needed!

Circle of Friends has children in Sisters waiting for a mentor. Can you invest time in the life of a child? For more information call Nicky at 541588-6445 or email nicky@ acircleoffriendsoregon.com, or learn more about the program at acircleoffriendsoregon.com.

Caregivers’ Support Group

A free support group for caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place at Sisters City Hall the third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. Info: 800-272-3900 or go online to alz.org/oregon.

Taking “Bling” Donations

Sisters Kiwanis is taking donations of antique or vintage jewelry and watches, even costume and broken pieces, all year long in preparation for next year’s Antique & Collectibles Sale. Questions, or to arrange for pickup of larger items, please call Leart at 541410-2890. You may also drop off small items off at Essentials Skin Care, at 492 E. Main Ave.

Interpretive Walk with Friends of the Metolius

On Saturday, August 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., join retired USFS ecologist Maret Pajutee in exploring nature and outdoor meditation techniques along the Metolius River. Meet at Allingham Bridge (one mile down-river from the Camp Sherman Store) and bring a beach towel or mat/cushion (no dogs, please). For more information call 541-549-3082.

Wanted: Wild West Actors!

Volunteers of all ages who would like to act in the Sisters Wild West Show taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 19 & 20, call Richard Esterman at 541-420-0279.

Kindergarteners’ Story Time

A special Story Time just for children entering Kindergarten is scheduled at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29. Caregivers must attend with the child. Questions? Call 541-312-1072.

August Art in the Library

During August, the Sisters Library will exhibit kids’ art in the community room with the theme, “Build a Better World.” In addition, Wendy Birnbaum will be exhibiting her photography in the computer room. For more information contact Zeta at 541-549-6157.

School Supply Drive

Sisters Les Schwab is once again hosting the annual Sisters School Supply Drive with a collection bin. You may drop off NEW school supplies for Sisters students: college-ruled spiral notebooks, notebook paper & dividers, blue & black ink pens, pencils/pencil boxes, 3-ring zip pencil pouches, 24-pack Crayola crayons. For more info call 541-549-0155.

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… is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. FOUND DOG: A RED HEELER, male, was found on the shoulder off Hwy. 126 between Sisters and Redmond, near Cline Falls Road. If you know the owner, please call Zach at 541-588-0854. FREE CAT: “CRICKET” adopted herself to us six weeks ago. She’s a wonderful cat and very affectionate. She will undoubtedly provide someone great companionship. Please call 541-588-6255 or send an email to: tomkopec@easystreet.net. FREE CAT: “McKITTY” needs a new home due to her caretaker’s relocation. She is a cautious girl. Please call 858-335-5934 or send an email to: glgalina@gmail.com. Lost pets? Call HSCO, 541-382-3537; BrightSide Animal Center, 541-9230882; Des. Co. Animal Control, 541-388-6596; Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-5496961; Black Butte Vet Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Vet Clinic, 541-3890391. And go to Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts

JARVIS is a loving 8-year-old Domestic Shorthair looking for a home that can provide him with the care and attention he needs. This handsome fellow sadly arrived as a stray, so his history is unknown. But Jarvis has been a sweet and friendly cat the entire time he’s been at the shelter. Come meet this wonderful boy!

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Full immersion in Scottish festivals Nugget correspondent Macgregor Hay is winging his way to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the 70th anniversary of the worldrenowned August festivals. The International Festival started in 1947 and serves up the world’s best classical music, opera, dance and theater. It was joined by the Fringe Festival which features comedy, dance, the spoken word and children’s shows — over 3,200 shows with 50,000 performances. The International Art Festival began in 2004 and features visual art with 40 exhibitions. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a global international gathering of musicians and performers, commenced in 1949. Started in 1982, the Edinburgh International Book Festival has 1,000 events featuring international writers and thinkers. Beginning the week of August 14, The Nugget will take readers to Edinburgh, Scotland on a whirlwind two-week visit to this famous festival city. Among the events will be sessions by authors Peter

May; Stuart MacBride; Ian Rankin; and Alexander McCall Smith. Topics and events such as: How To Read A Novel; a Laurel and Hardy tribute; Muslims in Britain; Travels with My Easel; Mean Girls; writing fiction, the future of Scotland with Brexit looming; a Simon and Garfunkel tribute; the Edinburgh Farmers Market; the Stirling Highland Games… There will also be feasting and pub crawling, the bus system from a rider’s viewpoint … and more. Slainte! (To your health).

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ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS & SPECIAL EVENTS Eurosports Food Cart Garden Live Music with Beth Wood 5 to 7 p.m. No Hardtails Bar & Grill cover! For additional information Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every 541-549-2471 or go to Wednesday, no cover! For more call foodcartgarden.com. information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Hood Avenue Art Lampwork Demo with Food Court Garden at Danica Curtright noon to Eurosports Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (6:15 sign-up). Free! 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. See Italian For info: 541-549-2471 or go to glass rods melted into beads! For info call 541-719-1800. foodcartgarden.com. Chops Bistro Live Music Sisters Saloon Texas Hold with Mark Barringer & Jo ’Em Tournament 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! For info: 541- Booser 6 to 8 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 549-7427 or sisterssaloon.net. 541-549-6015. THURS...AUG. 10 Cork Cellars Live Music with NTT 7 to 9 p.m. No Fir Street Park Live Music cover! For more information with Halden Wofford & the call 541-549-2675 or go to Hi Beams 6:30 p.m. Free corkcellarswinebistro.com. concert! Honkytonk music presented by Sisters Folk SUN...AUG. 13 Festival. sistersfolkfestival.org. Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes Village Green Park Luau! Sunset Serenades with 6 to 8 p.m. Full Hawaiian meal, Lindy Gravelle 7 p.m. Free hula dancing, ukulele music & concert on the deck! For more more! Tickets: $12 adults, $5 information call 541-549-3663 kids at sistersrecreation.com or or go to aspenlakes.com. call 541-549-2091.

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Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 FRI...AUG.11 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Paulina Springs Books Food Court Garden at Author Reading with Eurosports Trivia Night 6:30 Floyd McKay 6:30 p.m. On to 7:30 p.m. (6:15 sign-up). Free! “Reporting the Oregon Story: For info: 541-549-2471 or go to How Activists and Visionaries Transformed a State.” Free, with foodcartgarden.com. refreshments. 541-549-0866. Sisters Saloon Texas Hold Chops Bistro Live Music with ’Em Tournament 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! For more Tony Lompa 6 to 8 p.m. No cover! For additional information information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. call 541-549-6015. Eurosports Food Cart THURS...AUG. 17 Garden Live Music with Sisters Saloon Karaoke Mark Barringer 5 to 7 p.m. No cover! Info: 541-549-2471 or Night! 9 p.m. Every Thursday, go to foodcartgarden.com. no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 Angeline’s Bakery Live or go to sisterssaloon.net. Music with Brad Tisdel & Friends 7 p.m. $5 cover. For FRI...AUG.18 additional information please call 541-549-9122. Eurosports Food Cart Garden Live Music with Episcopal Church of the Bittercreek Band 5 to 7 p.m. Transfiguration Art Show & Silent Auction 5 to 8 p.m. The No cover for classic rock! For juried show continues tomorrow info: 541-549-2471 or go to during the annual Country Fair! foodcartgarden.com. For more info call 541-549-7087. Angeline’s Bakery Live Music with Dennis Hardtails Bar & Grill McGregor & The Spoilers Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every 7 p.m. $5 cover. For additional Friday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-9122. information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Chops Bistro Live Music with Tony Lompa 6 to 8 p.m. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 2 to 5:30 p.m. No cover! For additional Oregon-grown! Llive music, too! information call 541-549-6015. sistersfarmersmarket.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every SAT...AUG. 12 Friday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 Sisters Saloon Live Music or go to hardtailsoregon.com. with the Bobby Lindstrom Fir Street Park Sisters Band 7 to 10 p.m. No cover for blues & rock! For more Farmers Market 2 to 5:30 p.m. information call 541-549-7427 Oregon-grown produce and or go to sisterssaloon.net. plants, with live entertainment too! sistersfarmersmarket.com. Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Country Fair SAT...AUG. 19 & Art Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 22nd year! Delicious food, Hardtails Bar & Grill Live music, book sale, juried art Music with Unchained show, kids’ activities & more! 9 p.m. Van Halen’s best tribute Free admission. For more band! Tickets: $10 online at information call 541-549-7087. bendticket.com or $15 at the door. For more information Hardtails Bar & Grill Live call 541-549-6114 or go to Music with Flash-Back hardtailsoregon.com. 8:30 p.m. Blasts from the past with the ultimate ‘80s tribute Eurosports Food Cart band, featuring rock guitarist Garden Live Music with NTT extraordinaire Dan Crenshaw. with Chris Brown 5 to 7 p.m. $10 online at bendticket.com No cover! For additional or $15 at the door. For more information call 541-549-2471 information call 541-549-6114 or go to foodcartgarden.com. or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

Sisters Saloon Live Music with Parlour 8 to 11 p.m. No cover for contemporary folk! For l information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Cascade & Oak Sisters Wild West Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission for entertainment, demos,Native American arts & crafts, food and beer garden! Shoot-out skits on the hour from noon to 4 p.m. Country Western Dance! 6 to 10 p.m. with Scott Brown & His Band, $5 at the gate. 541420-0279 for more info. Chops Bistro Live Music with Mark Barringer & Jo Booser 6 to 8 p.m. No cover! For more information call 541-549-6015.

SUN...AUG. 20 Cascade & Oak Sisters Wild West Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission for entertainment, demos, Native American arts & crafts, food and beer garden! Shoot-out skits on the hour from noon to 3 p.m. 541-420-0279 for more info.

MON...AUG. 21 Aspen Lakes Golf Course Black Out Golf Tourney 8 a.m. Once-in-a-lifetime Totality tournament! $160 includes breakfast, lunch, hole-in-one prize, hat, cocktails, raffle, cart, viewing glasses & golf! For more information call 541-549-4653 or go to aspenlakes.com.

WED...AUG. 23 Sisters Saloon Texas Hold ’Em Tournament 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! For infol 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Food Court Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (6:15 sign-up). Free! For info call 541-549-2471 or go to foodcartgarden.com.

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Premier soccer tourney headed to Sisters

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The McKinley Ellsworth Family gathered at Camp Sherman for a reunion in honor of one of the original Camp Sherman pioneers.

Reunion recalls pioneer history By Jim Cornelius News Editor

In the early part of the 20th century, wheat farmers from Sherman County, Oregon, would seek respite from the hot, backbreaking August work of bringing in the wheat harvest by trekking west in wagon and buggy to the banks of the Metolius River. There they would camp, relax, fish and play, much as people do in 2017. So popular did the destination become for those wheat farmers that the area came to be known as Camp Sherman — the name the community retains to this

day. One of those early visitors to what would become Camp Sherman was McKinley Ellsworth, a blacksmith by trade. On Saturday, August 5, the descendants of his clan gathered in Camp Sherman for a family reunion and cribbage tournament. Jeff Snyder is the elder of the clan these days, the son of McKinley’s daughter Patricia. He owned an A-frame cabin in Camp Sherman and vacationed here every summer for more than 20 years. His daughter Katie, a photojournalist in Boston, was the farthest traveled of the family, flying across the country for the reunion.

And she wanted it to be known that she was doing pretty well in the cribbage tournament, too. Cribbage was central to the gathering — and another legacy of “Grandpa Mac.” “Grandpa Mac, he was a cribbage player,” Jerry recalled. “He taught everybody (and) we taught our kids.” It’s the family game, played with considerable passion. Tim Ellsworth, who lives with his wife, Heidi, in Camp Sherman full time, was the leader in the tournament on Saturday afternoon — the guy with the target on his back. Four generations were on hand for the event, held at Camp Sherman’s historic community hall. And despite the passage of more than a century, McKinley Ellsworth would have felt right at home.

Bend Premier Cup will bring thousands of soccer players from throughout the west to Central Oregon during its three-day run, August 11–13. Now in its 8th successful year, Bend Premier Cup is the largest sporting event in Central Oregon, infusing an estimated $3 million into the local economy over the course of a weekend. “A lot of players and their families look forward to returning to Bend Premier Cup year after year,” said Tara Bilanski, executive director of the Bend FC Timbers soccer club, which hosts the annual event. “The soccer is high level and teams come from as far away as Alaska and

Montana, so everyone gets a chance to play against new competition. The fact that it all takes place in a region known for its scenery and sunshine is a bonus for families who are traveling with players.” Nearly 200 teams and approximately 3,200 players will make their way to Central Oregon to compete in the tournament. Because of its size, Bend Premier Cup is played on fields throughout Bend and Sisters, all of which provide free parking for participants. Boys and girls teams ranging in age from U10 to U19 with gold- and silver-level competition. All teams are guaranteed four games, with each division’s champion and finalist taking home medals.

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Veterans of the Sisters VFW and American Legion, Art Buell, Wendell Halderman, and Jeff Mackey, install names of deceased Sisters veterans on the memorial stone at Village Green Park on August 5.

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For the past seven months Ed Beacham and Gary Lovegren have been working on a project to commemorate the upcoming solar eclipse. Beacham, using his skills as a master clockmaker, worked alongside his friend of over 35 years, and the two developed their own orreries. Orreries are mechanical models of the solar system used to illustrate or predict the motions of the planets and moons. Each serves as a complex type of planetarium, which represents the solar system, planetary alignment and zodiac. The two have created 12 units — each designed as a coffee table. Both Beacham and Lovegren designed, engineered and created each of the 5,000 unique handmade gears and levers as well as models of planets and their moons for each of the 12 tables. The first 12 are already spoken for, but the duo will take orders. Visit Beacham’s to see these traditional masterpieces.

“I have an old carpet that I was thinking I was going to have to replace,” says Sisters resident Michelle Hammer. “The first time they came out, it looked brand new — and it was reasonable.” That is the typical response that Core Carpet Cleaning of Sisters gets for their work. Using only the best products and techniques, the family-owned-and-operated business goes the extra mile to ensure that your carpets look beautiful and are truly clean and healthy for your family. Free estimates and furniture moving included in the reasonable fee are part of the way that Core Carpet builds ongoing relationships with clients. You can actually live cleaner and healthier with carpet than without — if you maintain the carpet that serves as a filter for your home or business. Core Carpet Cleaning makes that convenient and affordable for both commercial and residential clients.

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Sisters Nails & Spa is Central Oregon’s premier full-service nail salon for ladies and gentlemen. They are conveniently located in the Three Wind Shopping Center next to Bi-Mart. Owner Kevin Nguyen has been in Oregon for 16 years, and after just three months in Sisters, Sisters Nail & Spa has become a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. Their special services include relaxing spa pedicures in stateof-the-art spa chairs, spa manicures, half-hour and one-hour foot massages, artificial nails, paraffin wax treatments, and full waxing. Shellac manicures include choices from among 500 available colors. Come join the down-to-earth staff and indulge your senses with classical guitar music and any of their soothing spa treatments. The spa is clean, fresh, and the staff is very friendly. They enjoy large pedicure parties for weddings, baby showers, school dances and days of pampering.

At Cascades Academy, academic achievement is an important part of our mission. Our expectations are high, but we’re also aware that the process of learning is just as important as the product. We believe that learning how to learn is just as important as learning the answers. It is the lifelong love of learning that we seek. We are excited to be nearing completion on our new upper school wing, which includes an IDEA (Innovation, Design, Engineering and Art) Lab with a focus on innovation and technology, a PK-12 nature-based play area, dedicated spaces for music and drama, and expanded parking. Our goal is to prepare our students for the diverse and changing world of the 21st century. These new spaces will provide increased opportunities for our students to foster the important skills of creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.

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At Your Service... Willamette Valley Bank Matt Ingram has always felt that he was born to help people. Feeling a calling to serve his country, Matt entered the Navy after graduating high school. He then served in law enforcement for over 17 years. In April of 2014 Matt joined Willamette Valley Bank, a community bank with a local focus. Matt is committed to helping you find the most suitable home financing to meet your family’s needs. There is a wide variety of lending options available — some with no money down. Matt Ingram and Willamette Valley Bank can help you navigate and find your way among all those options for any loan scenario — from purchase to refinance — so that you find the right product to help you realize your Sisters Country dreams. Matt and his wife live in Sisters with their two youngest children.

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3 Sisters and Cook Ed Cook is very particular about what he does. He brings a lifelong commitment to quality work to Sisters as 3 Sisters and Cook Contracting. Specializing in modest-sized construction and painting projects, Cook is serious about his commitment to quality, and he’s not willing to cut corners. He’s not the bargain-basement guy — he prides himself on a job well done, built to last. And that offers the best value in the long run. “I’ve never cut corners and I never will,” he said. “To give a good product, you’ve got to use good materials. I want to sell the best product I can at the fairest price I can deliver to them.” Whether it’s a remodel or restoration project or a topquality painting job you are looking for, 3 Sisters and Cook Contracting offers responsive service and excellent work that will bring you years of satisfaction.

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It’s a moment to dread: Your drainfield is failing. The prospect of repair or replacement is dauntingly expensive, running into the thousands of dollars for a major project. Turn to Drainfieled Restoration. As Central Oregon’s original factory-trained Terralift operators, they can restore your drainfield’s function for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Drainfield Restoration’s equipment injects air and polystyrene beads into the ground, restoring that soil’s original capacity for infiltration. They can also jet out lines and remove tree roots that are often the culprit in drainfi eld problems in Sisters Country. It’s a one-day project, and restoration often works for years. In business since 1995, Drainfield Restoration has saved hundreds of clients thousands of dollars across the state of Oregon. For tips on restoration and care of your septic system, visit www.RestoreYourSeptic.com.

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ECLIPSE: Wear glasses for entirety of eclipse in Sisters Continued from page 1

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Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams will close out the Sisters Folk Festival’s free Summer Concert Series at Fir Street Park on Thursday evening.

Honky Tonk band to play Sisters By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Old-style honky tonk band Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams are returning to play the Sisters Folk Festival Summer Concert Series. Wofford and the band have been playing music together for 14 years with all the same people touring, playing old-school country music. Wofford calls it “Rocky Mountain Honky Tonk Music.” Wofford started playing music in college on the side as a hobby. “I was actually in art school at the time, I wanted to become a painter,” said Wofford. “I just got sucked into the music world; I couldn’t get enough of it.” Wofford grew up in Texas and listened to honky tonk, bluegrass and country music — and it just sunk into his

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young brain. “I was of course forced to listen to the classic rock and roll stuff, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, but I really enjoyed listening to Hank Williams especially,” Wofford told The Nugget. His web site describes his music this way: “Equal parts Hank Williams and Johnny Depp, front man Halden Wofford pours forth a potent mix of rocked-up honky tonk, Western swing, Dylanesque originals and Spaghetti Western epics. There is no creative limit to the songwriter, illustrator, author, storyteller and singer. But Halden has met his match in the Hi Beams. Each outrageous tale he spins is met by the whine and wail of the steel guitar, the furious double-neck electric guitar and mandolin, and the relentless thump of the upright bass and drums.”

Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams have been to Sisters before. They were asked to play the Sisters Folk Festival for the 20th anniversary show in 2015. They are looking forward to returning to Sisters for the summer concert. The band just put out a new album called Missing Link. They have been touring the music in southern Colorado. With Wofford as the front man, he writes most of the songs and gets the sparks of inspiration from what he listened to as a child. This album contains more cover songs, some of Wofford’s favorite old-time tunes. The album will be available for purchase when they play in Sisters. Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams will be playing Fir Street Park as part of the free Summer Concert Series on Thursday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m.

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• Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up at the bright sun. After looking at the sun, turn away and remove your filter — do not remove it while looking at the sun. • Do not look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or other optical device. • Similarly, do not look at the sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing serious injury. • Seek expert advice from an astronomer before using a

solar filter with a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device. Note that solar filters must be attached to the front of any telescope, binoculars, camera lens, or other optics. An alternative method for safe viewing of the partially eclipsed sun is pinhole projection. For example, NASA recommends, cross the outstretched, slightly open fingers of one hand over the outstretched, slightly open fingers of the other, creating a waffle pattern. With your back to the sun, look at your hands’ shadow on the ground. The little spaces between your fingers will project a grid of small images on the ground, showing the sun as a crescent during the partial phases of the eclipse. Or just look at the shadow of a leafy tree during the partial eclipse; you’ll see the ground dappled with crescent suns projected by the tiny spaces between the leaves.

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Paw Prints

Jodi Schneider McNamee Columnist

Does your dog need a friend? Every time you and Rover spend the weekend with your friend and her dog, the two dogs have a great time together. And each time when you return home your dog seems down for a couple of days. Should you consider having a playmate for Rover or a second dog? Since dogs are pack animals, they enjoy being around others. Some miss having companionship so much when their pet parents are away that they bark incessantly or become destructive. A dog can benefit from having another pet in the home to bond with, in the right circumstances. However, dogs do not

automatically get along with other dogs. Just like humans, they can be picky about their friends. Most dogs who have been well-socialized with a variety of other canines from puppyhood shouldn’t have trouble getting along with a new furry family member. A friend can help make your dog more active because they will play together when you are not available and some dogs exhibit improvement in their behavior and overall demeanor once another pet is introduced. On the other hand, when dogs don’t get along, it can lead to heartbreak and even physical injury between the two dogs. Start by observing Rover with other dogs. Take him to a neutral site where there are only a few other dogs. Dog parks are good places to meet other dogs. Begin by keeping your dog on a leash when meeting other dogs, so you can maintain control of the initial session. Once your dog exhibits friendliness toward other dogs, let him play with them freely at the dog park but observe his behavior. Some dogs don’t enjoy the company of other dogs and spend their visit to the dog park close to their pet parents. This could be due to

a lack of interest in socializing or fear of other dogs. If Rover displays aggressive behavior with other dogs, it’s best to get professional training before considering bringing a second dog into the picture. But, if your dog is the life of the party at the dog park, he may enjoy having a playmate at home. And then there are some dogs that guard their “territory,” and while they are fine at the dog park, they would not like the idea of a playmate coming home for dinner. So, even if Rover gets along well with other dogs in neutral places things could be very different if you bring a new dog into his home. Not every dog likes to have a new dog come into the household. If your furry friend is strongly bonded to you then he may not like the idea of sharing your time and attention with a new pooch. Try having your friend bring her dog over for a visit and notice if Rover is still playing nice on his own territory. If so, then he would probably enjoy the company of a second dog. If you decide on a second dog, take your dog’s preferences into consideration. Ask yourself: “What kinds of dog would my dog like?”

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Ollie needed a friend; Mia came into Ollie’s life and they were perfect for each other. Sit down and list out these characteristics, and remember to take notice when your pooch meets a new dog so you can begin tracking patterns. While you may be attracted to the look of a small dog such as a Chihuahua, your Mastiff may prefer the company of other big dogs. And if your dog is older he may not enjoy the energy of a puppy. Arrange for Rover to come with you to the shelter when scouting out potential companions. Most shelters are fine with this. But make sure that your dog is completely healthy and up to date on his vaccinations. Introducing your resident

dog to your new dog correctly is very important. Some breeders and rescue organizations have staff experienced in canine social interactions and body language, who can help make the introduction as low-stress as possible. Getting a second dog as a playmate for your furry friend can be a good idea but it’s not something that you should rush into without thinking it through. Remember to consider your situation and your time. And it could take your dog a while to accept the newcomer and things could be tense until the furry kids call a truce.

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“Pets Just Wanna Have Fun” quilt was designed, appliqued, and quilted by Valerie Fercho-Tillery. The original design and incredible detail make this a spectacular quilt! The quilt is currently on display at The Nugget office, 442 E. Main Ave. Bring your pup by for a dog cookie and have a look!

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July was warm and dry in Sisters

AFFONSO: Aspen lakes golf pro provided clothing, equipment Continued from page 1

Lizzie graduated from Sisters High School in 2003. In the past she participated in the Special Olympics in bowling and basketball. This year, Lizzie participated in the Skills Division of the golf program. It’s an individual contest that focuses on the skills of putting, pitching and driving. Marilyn Rowland, her coach, has worked with the Special Olympics golf athletes in Central Oregon for the past 15 years. “Lizzie has a natural aptitude for hitting the ball,” Rowland says. “She hasn’t had a chance to play on the full course yet.” The Special Olympics golf program offers four different categories, beginning with the skills competition. In addition, there is a 9-hole game; 9-hole partners game; and 18-hole game. “There is no cookie-cutter to people with special needs,” Rowland said. “We try and find their strengths and interest — what works for one individual is not going to work for another. Some have never swung a club before; all they’ve done is putt-putt. Some will like the skills and some will not. You try it out, just like a coat; if it doesn’t fit you move on to another sport.” Those athletes that play either the 9-hole or 18-hole course are under the same rules as the PGA of America — except they don’t get a caddy. “They have to walk the whole course,” said Rowland. “They work harder than the PGA athletes because they are

PHOTO COURTESY ANN MARLAND

Lizzie Affonso of Sisters participated in the Special Olympics in golf. hauling their own clubs on a cart. It’s really fun and very rewarding.” The Central Oregon team practices at Awbrey Glen beginning in April. The athletes meet at the course once a week and go through a “testing” program to see what their skills are. Once they have assessed the athletes’ skill level they begin practices. The 16-player team this year was able to play once at six different courses throughout Central Oregon prior to attending the Regional Games at River’s Ridge Golf Course in Eugene. Any athlete who receives a gold medal at the Regional Games automatically qualifies for the state event. Eight participants from Central Oregon attended the state games held at Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis. “The best thing for me at this time in her life is to build relationships,” said Lizzie’s mom. “Relationships with peers are key. It’s (the Special Olympics) all supportive; they

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all root for each other.” Lizzie lights up when talking about her participation in the State Games. She didn’t get there on her own. She and her mother are quick to mention the generous help from Howie Pruitt, the golf pro at Aspen Lakes Golf Course here in Sisters. Pruitt helped Lizzie prepare and gave her her very own golf shirt, skort, and hat to wear. She proudly displays her medal and ribbon from the Regional Games and shows pictures of the state event. Lizzie lives at A Home to Share, a non-profit group home for people with developmental disabilities, in Sisters. Her favorite sports are basketball, baseball, tennis and football and she loves the Oregon State University Beavers.

According to preliminary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures at Sisters averaged warmer than normal during the month of July. The average temperature was 67.5 degrees, which was 3.2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged 91.2 degrees, which was 6.1 degrees above normal. The highest was 98 degrees on July 7. Low temperatures averaged 43.8 degrees, which was 0.3 degrees above normal. The lowest was 38 degrees, on July 17. On 17 days, the temperature exceeded 90 degrees. No precipitation was measured during July — that’s

0.53 inches below normal. Precipitation this year has reached 6.70 inches, which is 1.03 inches below normal. Since October, the water year precipitation at Sisters has been 11.65 inches, which is 0.96 inches below normal. The highest wind gust was 43 mph, which occurred on July 10. The outlook for August from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for above-normal temperatures and near- to below-normal precipitation. Normal highs for Sisters during August are 84.5 degrees and normal lows are 42.8 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 0.44 inches.

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Nugget photographer Gary Miller captured CL-415 “Super Scoopers” Canadian-built specialty fire-fighting aircraft that picked up loads out of Detroit Lake last weekend, fighting the Whitewater Fire. That blaze has grown to encroach on Sisters Country trails in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and will likely continue to impact the area with smoke for some time.

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Bull by Bull By Judy Bull Columnist

• When I offered to help out the Anglea family — a clan of foodies — I was asked to provide dinner upon their arrival home from a cross-country U-Haul trip. For me, that about ended life as I knew it. After a sleepless night, I came up with a game plan, which included two of my favorite people contributing a smoked pork roast and a batch of the best homemade cookies in the world. I felt sure I could handle the side dishes and wine, and I wouldn’t even need to take my printer out of the oven. • I Googled ’53 Dodge pickups the other night, looking to see what I remember about Red’s gray six-windowed truck, lo those many years ago. When I saw photos of the cab, I realized I’d probably only ridden inside a couple of times. Rain or shine, we were always in the back feeding out. • Some of the yummiest meals I eat, I eat standing at the kitchen sink: Costco chickens, oranges, justmade potato salad, PB&J sandwiches ... all with a big glass of ice cold milk. I can still see 10-year-old Jayson Berray sitting at my table, long years ago, oooooohing and ahhhhhhhhing over how cold Judy Bull’s milk always is. One of the best cooking compliments this non-cook has ever received. • Vernon always kept a pump-action shotgun next to his bed. And a machete. When he found out he couldn’t have a firearm at Bend Vanilla, he bought one of those pump-action mops,

which sounds amazingly like a you-know-what. • My 1946 Toastmaster toaster toasted its last two English muffins a few Sundays ago. Though the outside still shined as bright as new, upon examination, my friend John told me I was really lucky it hadn’t burned down my house. As beautifully made as it was, it was too lightweight to serve as a door stop, so I planted daisies in it. It is the perfect centerpiece out on the picnic table. • Either I can’t read as fast as I used to or subtitles appear and disappear more quickly than ever. Some people — much younger than I — speak so fast that I cannot even begin to keep up with their conversations, let alone do I know of what they speak. Along these same lines — lost — I was in a high-end, glass-andmetal, new-car showroom the other day. I just don’t know how people choose one car over another: gray, grayer or silver. • One hundred and one elk moved in on my north fenceline last fall. Now, a practically invisible, 10-foothigh, elk-proof fence parallels my 28-year-old humble, somewhat sagging Montana X=X=X=X fences. It’s been very entertaining watching the ways of these huge animals move through their lives. Not at all surprising, the bugling bulls have quite a repertoire, to be sure. • I get TV reception the old-fashioned way: an antenna on my roof. I receive seven channels, including two PBS stations. Enough choices for one evening.

OREGON TRAIL: Connection is deep and personal Continued from page 10

archaeology department of the University of Wyoming, after the road was moved to the east. The identity of the boy was known immediately because he had been buried with a clay stone on his chest with the name “Jesse Cole” and the partially visible dates of his birth and death. A variety of trail diaries helped to tentatively identify the women and indicated that possibly as many as 30 bodies were buried in this same area. Pioneers liked to choose as nice a spot as they could for burials and often buried several people together so they wouldn’t be lonely. Forensic study of the older woman’s skeleton revealed that her pelvic bone had been sawed in half. That, and entries in the Scott trail diary, provided fairly conclusive evidence that the remains were those of Ann Scott, my great-great grandmother. She had marked curvature of her sacrum, which would have made birth an extremely difficult process. The birth of her 12th child, who did not survive, had occurred only

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seven months before their departure on April 2, 1852. Ann’s pelvis had been sawed in an effort to extricate the baby and was not yet fully healed. Custom dictates that skeletal remains found by archaeology departments are usually studied and then stored in labeled boxes somewhere within the university. But rancher Cundall and Patsy Parkin of the Platte County Historical Society were tireless advocates for reinterring the bones as close to the original site as possible. With dogged determination, Parkin won out, possibly setting a precedent for other found remains of historical value. The skeletons were each placed in individual boxes and returned to the historical society for reburial. The society had prepared an historic marker for placement outside the barbed wire fence between the road and the gravesite, with cooperation and additional funding from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Over 200 local landowners, University of Wyoming officials, historians, musicians, and others joined together on May 2, 2015 for Honoring the Pioneers, “to mark the site and pay respects to those who came before.” The remains were each

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Glendo rancher Larry Cundall on whose land the gravesite is located. He advocated for the return of the remains for reburial. wrapped in a quilt, placed in a handcrafted wooden container, and laid to rest. Passages were read from Abigail’s diary about the burial of her mother along the trail on June 21, 1852. A bronze marker was created by the Oregon California Trails Association and placed flush with the ground near the three graves. On the plaque is a picture of Ann, a handsome woman, who died at the tooyoung age of 41. At the time of the ceremony, the people planning it had been unable to locate any Scott descendants until I contacted them a year later. I was so sorry to have missed the event and knew that I wanted to visit the site — and so my trip this summer.

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animal science, home economics, art, or other project areas, it helps youth grades K-12 develop life skills through leadership activities and community service opportunities. There are 25 youths in the Cloverdale Livestock Club ranging from ages 10 to 17 years old. Most of the club members show sheep in various classes. This year two members showed pigs, and fourthgrader Faith Keeton from the Cloverdale area showed a

steer. “Faith’s great uncle and aunt, Boyd and Hazel Keeton, were my 4-H leaders growing up and set a wonderful example to follow,” Mitchell said. Nine of the club members produced their own market animals — which means they own the mothers and bred, birthed, and cared for the animals year-round. The other youths talked to producers and made arrangements to select and purchase their market animals. All the members must have the lamb and hogs in their possession by mid-May, except for the steers which they acquire by February. Once they receive their animal they must feed and exercise him properly to

reach the appropriate weight by the end of July. The 4-H members learn about finances, nutrition, record-keeping, healthcare and marketing. These youths are learning hard work and responsibility, but it also teaches them good business practices, too. After the animals make it to the fairgrounds, the work still isn’t done. The club members are at the barn by 6 a.m. cleaning pens, feeding, filling up water tanks, laying down bedding and continuing to train their animal for the show. Over in the Sheep Barn there were a couple of new members getting ready to show their sheep in the ring. Sisters resident Leith

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Kroytz, won first in her class in showmanship and was ready to go into the finals. “She’s had a great time learning and figuring things,” said her proud dad, Rick Kroytz. Most kids just show market animals, but seven members brought breeding sheep. Mitchell’s 17-year-old son Sam brought 11 sheep that he owns. “Both my sons, Sam and Nolan, show sheep and it’s wonderful being able to share the livestock culture with them,” Mitchell said. Mitchell believes in the program and will continue to head up the Cloverdale Livestock Club. “4-H and FFA have had a large impact on who I am today and I am glad to be able to help provide that opportunity for others,” Mitchell said. “I have been so blessed to have had the chance to be a part of so many young people’s lives.”

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LETTERS

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with opinion page offerings (and sometimes in silent, idle disagreement). But on this occasion I’d like to thank Bill and Zoe Willitts for the letter that appeared in the August 2 edition of The Nugget. The Willitts’ simple but powerful (VW-by-the-side-of-theroad) story inspired as it poignantly encapsulated what I think of as the Sisters experience — a beauty grounded by goodness and generosity of spirit. I regularly enjoy the energizing nature around Sisters. Anecdotes like the Willitts’ remind that the nature of Sisters itself is just as energizing. Likewise, even when our community faces challenges, sputters or stalls, we have that bounty of faith — and hope — renewing charity to help keep Sisters powered and purring. In that generous and compassionate spirit, may our well-tended ’63 VW just keep on truckin’! Amy Burgstahler

To the Editor: Craig Rullman (The Bunkhouse Chronicle, The Nugget, August 2, page 6) may feel like “a sad-sack townie” in the presence of Len Babb, but through his down-home musings, Craig brings to life the tales of those who hear the siren song of the desert to a real sad-sack townie like myself. Thank you, Craig Rullman! Judy Bull

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Paint and hide rocks around Sisters. All artists are encouraged to make sure their rock art is weatherproof by coating with a clear acrylic or enamel paint, and National Parks and private property are offlimits for hiding rocks. On the back of each rock write #sistersrocks. Each rock reflects the opinion and attitude of the individual artist — not the group as a whole. According to the Facebook page, the project is designed “to bring smiles, brighten days and involve more folks in our artistic community. We welcome you to join us by painting and hiding rocks for searching for and (usually) re-hiding rocks!” “Often as adults, we stop making time for artistic

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Colorful rocks are cropping up all over Sisters Country. endeavors,” Draper said. “I need artistic outlets. These rocks are tiny, no-pressure works of art that are perfect to do alongside the children or easily fit in after the baby goes to bed. “Kids need opportunities to be creative,” she continued. “Just them and the paint. They need to know there is no right or wrong in art; it’s their individual expression.” The Nugget staff is planning a rock-painting party at Saddlestone Park; items will

be provided to paint — but if folks wish to bring their own supplies they may do so. Check Facebook for the date, or call The Nugget at 541-549-9941. Jose Mendoza posted the first rock found on July 25. “Even the simplest of them (the rocks) has the power to bring a smile to somebody’s face,” she said. “I look forward to seeing more posts on Facebook of folks, locals and visitors alike, finding the rocks.”

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Road to Black Butte closed during eclipse Deschutes National Forest officials are preparing for an influx of visitors to the forest for the 2017 solar eclipse. While only a small portion of the area will be in the path of totality, the Deschutes National Forest is a beautiful place to experience this special event. There will be several temporary road closures in place from August 17 through August 21 to promote public safety, minimize conflict and protect natural resources: • Metolius Basin – Green Ridge: Forest Road 1490, which links the Metolius Basin with the Green Ridge area, will be closed to motorized use but open to hiking, biking, or other forms of nonmotorized travel. • Forest Road 1110 accessing Black Butte will be closed to motorized use starting at the junction with Forest Road 11. Forest Road 1110 and the nonmotorized Black Butte Trail will be open to hiking, biking, or other forms of non-motorized travel for the 10-mile round trip. As a reminder, Black Butte fire lookout at the summit is active and staffed. Overnight camping is not allowed to minimize impacts to the lookout operations. • Forest Road 1140600/650 leading to the Green Ridge fire lookout will be closed to motorized use beginning at the junction with Forest Road 1140. For the duration of the eclipse event, the public will not be allowed to access the lookout. • An area closure remains in place for the Whitewater Fire in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. This area closure includes the Jefferson Lake, Brush Creek and Cabot Lake Trailheads. A section of the Pacific Crest Trail is within this area closure and has been rerouted to avoid the area. For more information on this

closure, visit: https://www. fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/ alerts-notices. There will also be an open fire ban on all Central Oregon public lands managed by the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville Bureau of Land Management lands. There will be several information boards placed in Central Oregon communities and throughout the forest. These boards will have forest and grassland information, pertinent regulations and maps, and will, at times, be staffed by information officers or recreation staff. The Sisters Ranger District office will maintain current business hours and be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and will be closed on the weekend. An Eclipse Information Kiosk will be located in the office parking lot and will be staffed Thursday, August 17 and Monday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to provide public information but will not be able to sell maps or products. Central Oregon is now in the peak of fire season. Fire officials want to remind the public that we are in EXTREME fire danger. Individuals and families planning to camp out should bring a propane stove or alternative means for cooking. In addition, visitors are only allowed to smoke in closed vehicles or on bodies of water. Grass and brush is tall and parking hot vehicles on top of them can ignite a fire. When possible, find areas void of vegetation or clear an area to park. Finally, while this is a celebratory event for many, visitors must leave all fireworks at home — it is illegal to discharge or even possess fireworks on public land.

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Prime Downtown Space Both Retail and Office space available. Call Lori at 541-549-7132 Cold Springs Commercial

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For Lease – New Block Bldg. Redmond Airport Industrial Park 2,500 to 6,500 sq. ft. Call Ralph, 541-390-5187

103 Residential Rentals Furnished bedroom for rent to single or couple with no pets, in Sisters, Oregon. $500/mo. rent includes utilities + $750 deposit. Contact info: 541-221-3636 or magimkmom@gmail.com

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403 Pets A CARING ENVIRONMENT for your treasured Best Friends in your home while you're away! Sisters-Tumalo-Petsitting.com 541-306-7551 YOU CAN ASSIST OUR SISTERS-AREA FURRY FRIENDS! Donations to the 501(c)(3) Sisters, Oregon organization, Furry Friends Foundation, Inc., go toward the purchase of pet food, spay & neuter certificates and emergency medical help for pets in our community! FurryFriendsFoundation.org 541-549-9941 THREE RIVERS HUMANE SOCIETY – Where Love Finds A Home – Your New Best Friend Awaits! 1694 S.E. McTaggart Road, Madras, Oregon Go to ThreeRiversHS.org or call 541-475-6889 Bend Spay & Neuter Project Providing Low-Cost Options for altering and wellness! 910 SE Wilson, Ste. A-1 Bend, Oregon 97702 BendSnip.org • 541-617-1010

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C L A S S I F I E D S 500 Services SCC PROFESSIONAL AUTO DETAILING Premium services by appt. Sisters Car Connection 102 W. Barclay Drive 541-647-8794 • Ask for Robb Happy Trails Estate Sales! Selling or Downsizing? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806 Sharie 541-771-1150 WEDDINGS • CATERING ~ Willow Camp Catering ~ Call Wendy, 541-923-8675 GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE “A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871 BOOKKEEPING SERVICE ~ Olivia Spencer ~ Expert Local Bookkeeping! Phone: (541) 241-4907 www.spencerbookkeeping.com SMALL Engine REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers Sisters Rental 506 North Pine Street 541-549-9631 Authorized service center for Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Tecumseh • DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279 MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! Two exp. men with 25+ years comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 ELEMENTS HAIR STUDIO ~ Holistic Hair Care ~ Sheila Jones, 503-949-0551 120 S. Elm Street

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504 Handyman Carl Perry Construction LLC Home Restoration • Repair Kitchen & Bath Remodeling CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 John M. Keady Construction Home Maintenance & Repairs, Decks, Fences, Small Remodels & Upgrades. No job too small! CCB #204632 • 541-480-2731 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 Maintenance / Repairs Insurance Work / Snow Removal CCB #194489 THREE PEAKS BUILDERS Home Maintenance, Repairs & Improvements, large & small. CCB #171646 • 541-556-4299 FRANCOIS' WORKSHOP Int./Ext. Carpentry & Repairs – Custom Woodworking – Painting, Decks, Fences & Outbuildings • CCB #154477 541-815-0624 or 541-549-0605 Home Customizations, LLC Res. & Commercial Remodeling, Bldg. Maintenance & Painting Chris Patrick, Owner cpatdaltx@msn.com CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083 Something Need Fixing? Call a Handyman!

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BEAR MOUNTAIN FIRE TREE SERVICE Serving Black Butte Ranch, 501 Computers & Camp Sherman & Sisters Communications Forestry - Fire - Fuels Reduction – Gary Miller IT Services – Specializing in.... Onsite Support Specialist High-Risk Removals, Tree Database Development Trimming, Storm Damage www.GaryNMiller.com & Stump Grinding 541-771-9929 – DEFENSIBLE SPACE – SISTERS SATELLITE Lot Cleanups, Debris Chipping & TV • PHONE • INTERNET Hauling, Free Fire Assessments. Your authorized local dealer for – FOREST MANAGEMENT – DirecTV, Exede HS Internet Consulting & Resource Planning, and more! CCB # 191099 Grant Writing, Forestry 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729 Thinning, Fuels Reduction, Logging Projects (lg. & small), 502 Carpet & Upholstery Mowing, Prescribed Burning, Cleaning Pasture/Field Burning. Free Estimates Gladly! GORDON’S SERVING THE SISTERS LAST TOUCH AREA SINCE 1997 Cleaning Specialists for Lic., Bonded, Ins. CARPETS, WINDOWS Bear Mountain Fire LLC & UPHOLSTERY DAVE VITELLE Member Better Business Bureau 541-549-8616 • CCB #163462 • Bonded & Insured • * Check the current status Serving Central Oregon of your contractor Since 1980 SISTERS TREE Call 541-549-3008 Dude Aylor Northwest Carpet Cleaning Firewood & Snow Removal Great rates, serving all of Sisters! High Risk Removal Lic., Bonded, Ins. 541-390-0569 Woodland Management peterson.carpets@gmail.com Mountain View Enhancement Circuit Rider Carpet Cleaning Stump Grinding “A Labor of Love” with Chipping • Log Hauling 35 years exp.! 541-549-6471 541-385-9299 • CCB #145520

Free Forestry Thinning & Management • US #18526 ~ 50 acres and larger ~ Call BMF, 541-420-3254 TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT LLC All-phase Tree Care Specialist Technical Removals, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Planting & Consultations • Nate Goodwin ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A CCB #190496 • 541-771-4825 online at www.tsi.services

Carl Perry Construction LLC R&R Plumbing, LLC Home Restoration • Repair > Repair & Service Kitchen & Bath Remodeling > Hot Water Heaters CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 > Remodels & New Const. Servicing Central Oregon FREESTYLE HOMES, INC. Lic. Bond. 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Timber frame CASCADE BOBCAT Becke William Pierce design and construction services SERVICE CCB#190689 • 541-647-0384 since 1990 – CCB#174977 Compact • Capable beckewpcontracting@gmail.com 549-0924 • earthwoodhomes.com Creative • Convenient SIMON CONSTRUCTION CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. Driveways, push-outs, backfills, SERVICES Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers arena de-rocking, landscape prep, Design / Build / Fine Carpentry CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 trenching, post holes and more! Residential / Commercial www.CenigasMasonry.com Lic. & Bonded – CCB #121344 CCB #184335 • 541-948-2620 What can I create for you? Mike Scherrer • 541-420-4072 bsimon@bendbroadband.com Look at my website: TEWALT & SONS INC. SPURGE COCHRAN builderofspecialspaces.com Excavation Contractors BUILDER, INC. And see what dreams Sisters’ Oldest Excavation Co. General Contractor we can collaborate on! Our experience will make your Building Distinctive, – Scott Stoery – $ go further – Take advantage Handcrafted Custom Homes, Builder of Special Spaces, LLC of our FREE on-site visit! Additions, Remodels Since ’74 541-280-6692 • CCB #209842 Hard Rock Removal • Rock A “Hands-On” Builder FREE EXCAVATION Hammering • Hauling Keeping Your Project on Time on additions & garages. Trucking • Top Soil • Fill Dirt & On Budget • CCB #96016 Terms & conditions apply. Ground-to-finish Site Prep To speak to Spurge personally, McCARTHY & SONS Building Demolition • Ponds & call 541-815-0523 CONSTRUCTION Liners • Creative & Decorative JOHN NITCHER New Construction, Remodels Rock Placement • Clearing, CONSTRUCTION 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561 Leveling & Grading Driveways General Contractor Utilities: Sewer Mains, Laterals SISTERS Home repair, remodeling and Water, Power, TV & Phone NEWS SOURCE additions. 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CCB #76888 602 Plumbing & Electric Log Accents & Fireplace Mantels Cellular: 419-2672 or 419-5172 CURTS ELECTRIC LLC • Remodels & Log Restoration, • 541-549-1472 • – SISTERS, OREGON – Log Staining & Refinishing • TewaltAndSonsExcavation.com Quality Electrical Installations Sawmill & Boom Truck Services BANR Enterprises, LLC Agricultural • Commercial – CCB #162818 – Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Residential • Industrial Phil Rerat, 541-420-3572 Hardscape, Rock Walls Irrigation pumps, motor control, www.SwissMtLogHomes.com Residential & Commercial barns & shops, plan reviews JOHN PIERCE CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 CCB #178543 General Contracting LLC www.BANR.net 541-480-1404 Residential Building Projects MONTE'S ELECTRIC Serving Sisters Since 1976 • service • residential 604 Heating & Cooling Strictly Quality • commercial • industrial CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 ACTION AIR Serving all of Central Oregon 541-549-9764 Heating & Cooling, LLC 541-719-1316 JERRY WILLIS DRYWALL lic. bond. insured, CCB #196384 Retrofit • New Const • Remodel & VENETIAN PLASTER Consulting, Service & Installs SWEENEY All Residential, Commercial Jobs actionairheatingandcooling.com PLUMBING, INC. 541-480-7179 • CCB #69557 CCB #195556 “Quality and Reliability” 541-549-6464 SMELTZER Repairs • Remodeling GENERAL CONTRACTING • New Construction 605 Painting Quality • Performance • Value • Water Heaters Over 30 years Experience ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ 541-549-4349 New Homes, Remodels, Repairs Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. 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Home Health Professional ~ Summer Job Opportunities!!! Good salary, 12-hour shifts. FOOD & BEVERAGE: AM & PM Cooks & Baker For interview call 541-420-0501. CALDERA seeks Arts Center Food Runners / Counter Cashiers 606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Associate to Host / Hostess Maintenance AM & PM Dishwashers support Caldera's program needs, Aspen Lounge Bartender AJ's PROPERTY CLEANUP renters' needs, maintain safety, Catering Bartenders Lawncare • Thatching • Edging and meet government standards. Beverage Cart Attendant For full job announcement visit Aerating • Hauling Debris GOLF MAINTENANCE: http://calderaarts.org/caldera/getLicensed & Insured Greens Keepers involved/jobs 541-279-0139 • 541-306-0761 MAINTENANCE: Personalized Nutrients THE GARDEN ANGEL Groundskeepers is currently hiring F/T and P/T Landscape Maintenance SPA: positions. We seek hardworking, and Irrigation Licensed Massage Therapist dependable individuals to join LCB #9352 • 541-549-2882 & Nail Tech our team. Excellent benefits! “Your Garden’s Best Friend” Excellent seasonal benefits! Email: Brittany@ All Landscaping Services Great working environment! personalized-nutrients.com Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... For immediate consideration, SNO CAP DRIVE IN seeks Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740. apply today: Night Manager, P-T Property www.BlackButteRanch.com GREEN STARR SERVICES Manager, Counter Help and – Professional Yard Care – Sisters Mainline Station is Short-order Cooks (exp. pref.). Master Gardener - 14 yrs. exp. currently hiring for F/T and P/T Come in person for app/drop off Nick Burnett • Call for free Cashiers and Gas Attendants. résumé, 380 W. Cascade Ave. estimate! 541-220-6513 Health insurance provided, Immediate Opening for summer bonus available, 401k Metolius Lawn Maintenance LOG HOME APPLICATOR. after one year! Apply in person Cleanup, lawn care, pruning, F-T, seasonal position. Will train. at Railway & Hwy. 20. hauling, etc. 541-508-9672 Good wage for enthusiastic team Sisters Park & Recreation – All You Need Maintenance – player! Call Swiss Mountain Log District is looking for qualified Pine needle removal, hauling, Homes at 541-385-6006. middle school Football and irrig., mowing, edging, raking, Landscape Maintenance, F-T: Volleyball Coaches for the moss removal, weeding, pruning, Sisters Landscape Co. is now fall 2017 season. Contact roofs, gutters, pressure washing hiring! Must have valid ODL. Jeff at 541-549-2091 or at & much more. Lic/Bonded/Ins. Will train, starts at $15/hr. Call jeffl@sistersrecreation.com Austin • 541-419-5122 541-549-3001 or email résumé to: sisterslandscape@gmail.com 999 Public Notice 701 Domestic Services MONTE'S ELECTRIC is now CITY OF SISTERS HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE hiring experienced Journeyman EAST CASCADE AVENUE has space for 1 client: weekly, Electrician. Hiring Bonus & PROJECT bi-weekly or monthly. 15 years Benefits! Call 541-719-1316. Bids due 2:00 p.m., local experience and references. Black Butte Painting is August 16, 2017 541-923-3093 now hiring. All experience INVITATION TO BID www.cornersandcrevices.com levels, pay DOE. Email Sealed bids for the construction BLAKE & SON – Commercial, blackbuttepainting@gmail.com of the City of Sisters, East Home & Rentals Cleaning Cascade Avenue Overlay Fifi's Hauling Service seeks a WINDOW CLEANING! Project, addressed to the City of hardworking, reliable manual Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 Sisters, will be received until laborer. Call 541-971-1714.

704 Events & Event Services

SISTERS FARMERS MARKET Fir St. Park. Fridays, 2-5:30pm thru 9/29. Organic fruits+veggies, fresh meats, local crafted jewelry, clothing, art, food, and live music. SNAP benefits accepted SistersFarmersMarket.com

801 Classes & Training

2:00 PM local time at Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, P.O. Box 39, Sisters, Oregon 97759 by Kerry Prosser, City Recorder, on August 16, 2017 and then publicly opened and read at 2:00 PM at City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Oregon. Bids shall be clearly labeled: East Cascade Avenue Overlay Project. The scope of work for the project includes the asphalt overlay of approximately 2,600 linear feet of East Cascade Avenue between North Locust Street and the East City Limits line. The scope of work also includes pavement grinding, adjustment of utility structures to grade, and other associated improvements incidental to the asphalt overlay work. The invitation to bid, plans, specifications, addenda, and notification of bid results for this project may be viewed at Sisters City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters, OR 97759; BECON Civil Engineering at 549 SW Mill View Way, Suite 105, Bend, OR 97702; or printed or ordered on line from Premier Builders Exchange at premierbx.com. There will be no Pre-Bid Conference for the East Cascade Avenue Overlay Project. This project is subject to the provisions of ORS 279C.800 through 279C.870 regarding payment of prevailing wages. Bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board (ORS 701.055) or the bid will not be received or considered. Published August 9, 2017 www.NuggetNews.com

The City of Sisters is requesting from qualified, Proposals licensed, full-time electricians for On-Call Electrical Services. All proposals shall be submitted to the City Recorder by 4:00 p.m., August 18, 2017. The City of Sisters reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. It is understood that all proposals will become part of the public file on this matter, without obligation to the City of Sisters. The City of Sisters is not liable for any cost incurred by the contractor in the preparation of its proposal. To download the complete RFP, please go to Premier Builders Exchange, at http://premierbx. com or City of Sisters, at http://ci.sisters.or.us/business/ city-purchasing-contracts.html Bid Packets Available for Surplus Property The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has declared the following vehicles as surplus property: 1989 Ford Service Truck and 1968 White Tender. Bid packets are available at the main station at 301 South Elm Street in Sisters during normal business hours (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at https://www.sistersfire.com/ board-2/board-packets. Bids will be accepted until 12 Noon on August 31, 2017. Information on Licensing for CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS ~ An active license means your contractor is bonded and insured. The state of Oregon provides detail at the Oregon Construction Contractors Board online. More information is at www.oregon.gov/CCB

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FIRE: Ban on campfires set to take effect in national forest

PIGEON: Birds can grow attached to people and place

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tree on fire at the residence. Homeowner Kay Temple was evacuated and the fire was quickly knocked down and kept to around one-third acre. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District responded with 11 firefighters and eight emergency vehicles. Additional units from Cloverdale and Black Butte Ranch fire districts brought an additional four firefighters. Crews from Oregon Department of Forestry and USFS also assisted at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Conditions remain ripe for fire across Sisters Country, and with thousands of visitors to the area expected during the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, everyone in the area is advised to be exceptionally vigilant. Do not smoke in areas where there is combustible material at hand, and avoid parking in any area with high grass or brush — heat from vehicle engines or exhaust can start fires. S t a r t i n g We d n e s d a y, August 9, there is a ban in place on all open fires anywhere in the Deschutes National Forest.

band with that white number 15 attached to one leg. It doesn’t, however have the familiar black banding on the sides and wings of a racing pigeon — though even some of those possess different plumages. OK, they reasoned, a banded bird means someone owns it. The American Racing Pigeon Union, however, does not use a solid black band, their bands are burnished metal and have a prefix “AU” on them. The highest authority governing the use of a band on birds is the USGS Banding Lab in Patuxent, Maryland. When contacted, they said the solid black band is unknown to them, and as far as they’re concerned, is being used inappropriately even on a domestic bird. So, where did it come from? Who owns the bird? What was it doing running around with a flock of wild rock doves? Or was it? Did it just join them for that swift dash in Whychus Canyon and then suddenly recognize something familiar about Ann and Clyde’s house and think of it as home? It must like something

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about the layout, as it has adopted Ann and Clyde’s place, and they in return have adopted the pigeon by providing a safe place for it to shelter and keeping it in food and fresh water. But they worry that someone may be missing it. This is not an unfamiliar scenario. Throughout the year several domestic pigeons, lost or otherwise confused, have descend on the populace of Sisters Country. The ones wearing a regulation band are usually returned to their owners and all ends well. It’s not uncommon to see a small truck-load of pigeons in cages going through Sisters. They are racing homers heading off into the unknown, where they’re released. The racing association tells members, “Remember, these birds are very different, in nearly every way, from anything you have ever thought of when you thought, ‘pigeon.’ The registered Homing Pigeon — the athlete — will be a source of great enjoyment…”

They may get lost on occasion. The best place to begin a search for the owner or role of a banded pigeon that drops in on you is to Google “lost pigeon,” which will get you to the American Racing Pigeon Union. Nine times out

of 10 that will provide you with the name and contact if the pigeon is wearing the proper band.

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Unknown homing pigeon — or whatever — that just wandered into Sisters Country, wearing a band that no one knows anything about.

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LIBRARY ART: Photographer has traveled widely Continued from page 3

photography can be seen at Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop. Wendy and her husband, Bill, moved to Sisters in July of 2008, following eight months of volunteer work in Peru, and four months of travel in Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina. This show includes photographs from all of these places, as well as Norway, Ireland, and the United States.

Each piece depicts something about the life and culture of the place, like that yarn from the family-owned mill in Ireland. — Wendy Birnbaum “Each piece depicts something about the life and culture of the place, like that yarn from the family-owned mill in Ireland,” she said. You’ll find a bicycle at an old hacienda in Argentina, a portrait of beautiful wine glasses in Argentina, and even two of Wendy’s blackand-white photographs, “Cheerios” and “Tranquility,” shot with a view camera and printed in the darkroom in the 1990s.

“Through my photography, I tell the story of what I see and feel in the world around me,” Birnbaum told The Nugget. “I create my photographs first in my mind — images which move me emotionally. My photographs portray how I see a world of beauty in nature, history, and life.” Meanwhile, the walls of the library’s Community Room are alive with the artistic imagination of kids in the summer programs at the library, in an exhibit curated by Paige Bentley-Flannery, Community Librarian. While construction is ongoing at school, Sisters Elementary School held its summer program at the library. Using the theme, “Build A Better World,” instructor Shelly Hicks based lessons on this theme for four weeks. They visited various locations, including the Sisters Community Garden and Harmony Farm Sanctuary, and discussed how they could help build a better world right here in Sisters, or right at their homes. They made drawings, and then created paintings filled with flowers, gardens, the town, and working together. The Sisters Family Fun Storytime group created art pieces after storytime. The children learned to use paint on canvas for the first time, and families worked together to create a community painting while discussing what they did this summer to build a better world. The children and their families took advantage of the warm weather to

paint outside, creating their own little masterpieces. Maybe they made a birdhouse, picked up the trash, walked a neighbor’s dog, or worked in a garden. Again, their artwork is filled with lots of flowers and gardens. The Tween Art Camp created three pieces of art that answered the question, “What would you give an artist to build a better world?” Answer: A camera, a beautiful day, and a bright flower. Both exhibits will remain up through August in the library at 310 N. Cedar St. in Sisters. Hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Deschutes Public Library branches will be closed on the day of the solar eclipse, Monday, August 21.

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Art by Sisters school children will be featured in the community room.

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26278 SW Metolius Meadows Dr.

This home offers so much character! Vaulted ceilings throughout the entire home. Spacious bedrooms and master suite with oversized windows and ample storage. Peaceful views out back of Lake Creek and views out front of Black Butte. You won’t want to leave! Short walk to the pool/tennis courts. Make this Camp Sherman home your dream home! $389,000

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26324 SW Metolius Meadows Dr.

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Cabin-style home in Metolius Meadows. Backs to the meadow and close to national forest! 2 bedrooms, large loft. Partially furnished. $389,000

Contemporary, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home adjacent to forest, close to Lake Creek and Black Butte School. $524,000

CAMP SHERMAN LAND

26237 SW Tamarack Ln.

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26213 SW Pine Lodge Rd. .67-

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Meadow setting on the north fork of Lake Creek. Wildlife abound. Level building site ready for septic, well. Near forest and river. $265,000

13768 SW Meadow View Dr. 0.32-acre

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acre lot in Metolius Meadow with views of Black Butte! Borders common area in Camp Sherman. Build your dream home or cabin. $153,000

level building lot with views of Black Butte. Backs to common area/meadow! Power and water to site. $129,500

Beauties in the Sisters Area

297 E. Black Butte Ave., Sisters

See five Cascade Mountains plus Black Butte from this spacious and cheerful 1,988 sq. ft., 2-level, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home overlooking Cliff Clemens Park. Greatroom and main-level master with walk-in closet and 1-1/2 baths. 3 bedrooms, bonus room, full bath and laundry room upstairs. Landscaped, fenced yard has paver patio. Close to post office and downtown. $349,000

69710 Old Wagon Rd., Sisters

Charming cottage with beautiful interior courtyard, on the meadow in sought-after Sage Meadow. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, remodeled and updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and new master bath. Fully landscaped with sprinklers and fenced yard. Over an acre lot, outdoor shower, decks, garden, chicken coop and fire pit. One-year home warranty at close of escrow. $609,000

1016 E. Creekside Ct., Sisters

Great location on Whychus Creek! Custom craftsman home has greatroom with woodburning fireplace, 4 bedrooms + bonus + office, upstairs laundry, bamboo floors and carpet, 3-car garage, large fenced yard and hot tub! Chef ’s kitchen has island, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counters and pantry. Spacious master with fireplace, walk-in shower and soaking tub. $649,900

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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

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14583 BLUEGRASS LOOP Ultimate fixer-upper! This one’s got potential! Beautiful, forested Crossroads location, convenient to Sisters schools, horseback riding & premiere biking trails. Hard-to-find neighborhood bordered by USFS lands. CCRs allow horses. This acre setting accommodates room to park additional rigs, boat, RV or trailer & room to build a shop or barn. Roof looks good, all else needs work. Make offer. Owner will carry financing or renovation loan. IRC 1031 exchange? Consult your CPA or QI and use remaining boot.$239,000. MLS#201707883

13422 RED CLOVER Spectacular meadow-front setting with huge views. This lodge-style home offers the character of a true mountain retreat surrounded by mature aspen, fir and ponderosa pines. The open greatroom has a massive rock fireplace and high vaulted ceilings. There are 3 separate bedroom suites and the 4th bedroom is a large bunkroom. There are extensive outside deck areas to enjoy the beautiful setting. Located in a quiet part of the Ranch near Paulina Pool Rec area. This is a ¼ share.$210,000. MLS#201702305 NEAR THE DESCHUTES RIVER Climb the slight ridge and the mountain views open big and wide from Mt. Hood to Broken Top. Every peak is visible as well as the valley below. Bordering BLM directly on the eastside. Paved access, underground utilities, existing well and septic available. Enjoy the quiet setting and night sky in this beautiful secluded corner of Deschutes County. $395,000. MLS#201506281

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16900 GREEN DRAKE COURT Quality & elegance! Custom-built Aspen Lakes beauty at a price that boldly challenges comparison. Outstanding floor plan with upgrades galore. All single-level living (except bonus room). Impressive vaulted greatroom with fireplace, dream kitchen, home office, “keeping” room with fireplace. Each bedroom has private bath; separated master with fireplace. Ironwood deck fronts 18th fairway, separate mud entry for kids/guests & 3-car garage. Every amenity your heart desires in best-rated golf community. Look at all the others, then come here to your new home in Sisters!$899,000. MLS#201707786

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5811 NW 66TH Land of plenty for your new home. Over 4 acres in the Tetherow Crossing neighborhood to build that new home. Sandy, grassy areas mix in-between interesting rock formations. The Seller’s custom-drawn, engineered home plans may be included in this purchase. House was to be located on the outcropping for the best mountain view! Horses and shops allowed. Add in privacy, and a paved road…a dream waiting for you. $157,000. MLS#201602461

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GET OUT OF TOWN! 2.3 acres off of Cloverdale Road, just minutes to Sisters, yet convenient to Redmond and Bend as well. Nicely treed with a mountain view to the west. MUA zoning and level land make this property an easy builder. Horses allowed, no homeowners dues.$165,000. MLS#201702515

FILTERED MOUNTAIN VIEWS 7+ acres, septic approved, property corners located, power close-by. Needs well, close-in yet great access to Sisters, Bend and Redmond, in the Sisters School District. Level-to-rolling terrain with mountain views. Owner will consider terms.$229,500. MLS#201607438

16087 LOWER CATTLE DR. Enjoy the luxury features found in this wellmaintained and updated single-level home on .91 acre near Sisters. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, den/office, 2,100 sq. ft. oversized triple garage and detached shop/garage, covered wood storage, garden house and a beautiful landscaped yard with old-growth pines. Open greatroom with vaulted cedar ceilings, custom wood louvered shutter blinds, hickory floors and river-rock hearth. Updated kitchen with slab granite, stainless steel appliances and claro walnut cabinets. Separate master suite with walk-in closet, jetted tub, granite double vanity and walnut cabinets. Extensive decks and outdoor kitchen gazebo for entertaining. Come and discover all of the special features to enhance your living experience.$599,950 MLS#201704693

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The Locals’ Choice!

63792 HUNTERS CIRCLE, BEND Wide-open mountain views from this betterthan-new home! Almost 2,000 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Most hard surfaces have been upgraded. Concrete countertops, new appliances in kitchen with island and pantry. Gas fireplace, wall of windows and balcony grace the living room. Huge walk-in closet, dual vanity and exterior door are found in the master bedroom/bath. Alley access, extended paved parking and totally landscaped with fenced backyard and sprinklers. Built in 2006. Convenient NE Bend location. $369,000 MLS#201705221

PINE MEADOW VILLAGE BEAUTY! Exciting architectural design on prominent corner location directs your attention to this wonderful home in Pine Meadow Village. Cool, lush courtyards, patios & covered porches provide a very special feel. Bright, sun-filled modern kitchen & great room w/tall, grand ceilings & fireplace. Floor plan affords 2 luxurious master suites. Spacious detached garage features 2nd level guest suite w/great room, fireplace & bathroom. Convenient to swim/spa clubhouse, pathways along water features, tennis & downtown. $544,000. MLS #201706742

446 S. COTTONWOOD/LOT #7 Looking for scenery that’ll take your breath away? Come live in the beautiful town of Sisters. Pine Meadow Village is a community with bike paths, swimming pool, tennis courts, club house and a short walk to town. Plans for a bungalow home are included. This home can be built by Earth & Sky Construction. Help pick the colors and textures. Picture is of a similar home built by builder. $110,000. MLS#201702536

12234 SW TRACT I Rustic forest cabin along the banks of the wild and scenic Metolius River located just downstream of the village of Camp Sherman. Open greatroom with wood vaulted ceilings, knotty pine paneling, river-rock hearth and woodstove. 1 bedroom down with an upstairs sleeping loft. Beautiful setting and river views. Hike, fish, bike, crosscountry ski out your door. Year-round recreational opportunities. U.S. Forest Service special-use permit cabin. $345,000. MLS#201609632