The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLI No. 37 // 2018-9-12 by Nugget Newspaper

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The Nugget Vol. XLI No. 37

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Sisters Folk Festival returns in high style By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

All the town’s a stage in Sisters for one weekend every September, and for over two decades the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has celebrated the annual three-day event with Americana/folk music traditions and all the sensational variations — including bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, Celtic, and various styles of Latin American music. The tradition continued last Friday evening under clear skies as fans welcomed an eclectic mix of festival newcomers and a few returning artists that performed in 11 venues throughout the town to entertain and delight a diversified audience. The festival was returning to action after being forced to cancel last year due to smoke impact from the Milli Fire. “I think there was great anticipation of seeing many of the folks that were scheduled

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Sisters barrel racer takes title By Kathryn Godsiff Correspondent

“There was a lot of musical and cultural diversity, and

Sisters equestrienne Bailey Knirk, 14, sweats the small stuff when she’s training her two horses. Spending quiet hours schooling and working on the basics paid off recently when Knirk came home from her first State 4-H Horse Fair, held during the State Fair in Salem, with the overall win in barrel racing in her age category. At the fair, the top qualifiers in each event from all Oregon counties gather to compete. Knirk qualified in

See FOLK FESTIVAL on page 24

See KNIRK on page 28

The Lil Smokies turned in a smokin’ set at Sisters Art Works last weekend. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

to play last year like Justin Townes Earle, Robbie Fulks, Amy Helm, Gangstagrass and more, and also to see artists

Boom truck takes down power lines in Sisters A 29-year-old Redmond truck driver had a tough day on the job last Friday in Sisters. On September 7 at 5:30 p.m., a roof truss delivery boom truck owned and operated by Oregon Truss Company out of Dayton struck multiple power lines while travelling south on Pine Street. The driver of the boom truck had completed a delivery on North Pine Street near Barclay Drive and had failed to lower the boom crane onto the carrying cradle before leaving the job site. The boom caught a small wire near the intersection of Main Avenue and Pine Street, ripping it in half and flinging it onto the edges

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of the road. No wires were found arcing on the roadway. The truck continued south on Pine Street and crossed the intersection of Highway 20 and Cascade Avenue, where it caught a full set of wires and communication cables that runs across Pine Street mid-block at the alley. The tension on the cables sheared off a power pole on each side of Pine Street and pulled the wires to the ground across Pine Street. The boom truck stopped in the southbound lane of travel on Pine Street with wires lying across the boom. The driver was able to exit the truck without See POWER LINES on page 25

that have been added to the lineup,” said Sisters Folk Festival Creative Director Brad Tisdel.

Getting back to field and stream By Jim Yuskavitch Correspondent

After a number of years of declining interest in hunting and fishing by Oregonians, a multi-year effort by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to increase participation in those traditional outdoor activities seems to be paying off. The effort includes more opportunities — especially for young people — and here in the Sisters area as well. Like most largely rural Western states, Oregon residents have long been hunters and anglers, participating in those outdoor sports as recreational activities and for alternative and healthy sources of food. But in the early 2000s, fishing and hunting license sales began to decline. That reflected fewer younger See FIELD AND STREAM on page 22 PHOTO BY JIM YUSKAVITCH

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Sisters Salutes .................11 Entertainment ..................13 Crossword ....................... 25 Real Estate .................29-32 Meetings ........................... 3 Announcements................12 Bunkhouse Chronicle ....... 23 Classifieds..................26-28 Sisters Naturalist..............31

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Anonymous op-ed was a bad call

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: Early in this year’s Sisters Folk Festival, I was searching online for what Lifetime Achievement or Artistic Director Hall of Fame for which to nominate Brad Tisdel for his curatorial work every year on SFF. While our hearts are full listening to acoustic folk, this year was out of this world as Brad introduced us to the many fusion directions current folk music is evolving such as The Dustbowl Revival, Kahulanui, Ron Artis II, GangstaGrass. On Sunday, artist Ron Artis II (Ron Artis II & the Truth) said it best from the stage: “Everyone in Sisters should be writing letters to the world that say THIS is how you curate a folk festival.” Couldn’t agree more, Sisters Folk Festival 2018. Bravo to Brad and the entire SFF team for a flawless event. Jeanette Pilak

a real issue this summer. I have had to slam on my brakes (with my dog slamming the back of the seats) six times this summer from rolling stops of side-street drivers who ignore the stop signs. I am not alone in this complaint, nor are these all tourists. On the contrary, most have been locals. I was cited in 1984 for this at $93. That put the brake on my rolling stops. When we had our own police force, this violation was much more controlled. Parking an empty sheriff's car in town precisely where the traffic has to slow anyway is not much of an assist. The worst speed violations are at the elementary school, where I have clocked even government cars driving as fast as 45 in a 20 mph zone at a school. We need more presence. We need to get results from what the city pays to the county. Bonnie Malone

To the Editor: The discussion about policing in Sisters is

See LETTERS on page 11

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Last week The New York Times published an anonymous op-ed by a “senior official in the Trump administration” entitled, “I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration.” The essay should not have been written anonymously, and The Times should not have published it anonymously. Had the senior official written the piece under his or her signature and willingly accepted the consequences of so doing, the piece might actually have been the bombshell it has been portrayed as being. If the writer is, in fact, an official of some stature in the administration (as opposed to, say, another Omarosa Manigault Newman), writing a signed op-ed in The New York Times would have been an act of genuine protest and resistance. It might have made a difference. Instead, it is merely another tranche of office gossip, part of a whisper campaign to take down a president. I have no doubt that The Times knows and vetted the source and that the source is real. It would be hard to resist running a cri de coeur from deep inside a troubled White House. But The Times should have resisted the temptation. The Nugget will not publish an anonymous letter to the editor or opinion column — though in a small town, a letter-writer is putting himself or herself at potential social and economic risk by expressing an unpopular opinion. We simply believe that one should own one’s opinion. Period. The Times argues that anonymity is the only way to deliver an important perspective to their readers. That’s hard to swallow. There’s nothing in the essay that hasn’t been reported upon or alluded to repeatedly since President Trump took office. The op-ed lacks specificity. While an opinion column does not call for the same kind of scaffolding as a news story — even one built on anonymous sources — the “I Am Part Of The

Resistance” piece doesn’t give us dates, times, specific incidents on which to hang our hat. It doesn’t give us much at all, other than the impression that the writer desperately wants to be regarded as one of the “good guys.” And it must be noted that it seems rather odd if you are trying to mount an effective resistance to call so much attention to yourself. There’s not enough there to justify the exceptional decision to publish an anonymous screed. In the same week, excerpts of Bob Woodward’s forthcoming book, “Fear,” painted a very clear picture of a staff compelled to conduct damage control on behalf of an inconstant, amoral and impulsive president. And the president’s own rage tweets offer a clear enough picture of his fitness for office. The fact that the senior official took it upon himself or herself to write the “resistance” essay is the only news value the op-ed contains. Leaving it anonymous is tantalizing, not probative. Which leads to the most troubling aspect of this affair: It’s hard to escape the conclusion that The Times’ actual intent in running the piece was not a journalistic one — “to bring an important perspective to readers” — but rather an effort to sow paranoia, rage and chaos in the White House, and across the fruited plain. Mission accomplished. The White House is on a “rat hunt” and the rest of Washington is engaged in an entertaining parlor game. It is fair to ask: To what benefit and at what cost? The likely result is a still more rageafflicted president, a staff willing to go to extremes to prove their loyalty, and an important journalistic institution that has cast a shadow over the legitimacy of its own motives. Surely some of you have thoughts on this matter. Send them in. We’ll publish them. But you’ll have to sign your name. Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

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Community will clean up its own act community together to care for their surroundings and to educate the public on “leave no trace.” It is being held on the same day as a number of SOLVE (Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism) fall beach and riverside cleanups around Oregon. SOLVE is a statewide nonprofit organization with a mission to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship to protect and preserve the places that make

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Years ago Sisters Park & Recreation District employee Mandee Seeley was impressed by a community Earth Day cleanup in Jamestown, New York and hoped to do something similar one day. With Seeley’s organizing and encouragement, Sisters will have its own Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 29, 8 a.m. to noon. The two main goals for the event are to bring the

See CLEAN UP on page 30

Celebrating Mexican independence mariachi band from Hood River, Los Temerosos de Juan Antonio, and folkloric dancing by Folklore Luna of Madras. Everyone will be welcome to dance. Mexican dishes will be available for purchase at reduced prices from three food trucks – Joe’s of Sisters, Krustiis Muchiis of Redmond, and Tacos de Nava of Bend. Free beverages are being provided by event sponsor Citizens4Community (C4C). No alcohol is allowed in the park.

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

If the energy and excitement that exists among the organizing committee carries over to the actual event, the Fiesta de Independencia on Sunday, September 16, 3 to 7 p.m., at Fir Street Park and the adjoining street, will be a joyous, exuberant afternoon. This is the first of what is hoped will be an annual community-wide, familyfriendly free celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Entertainment will be provided by an eight-piece

See CELEBRATION on page 25

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Black Butte School head teacher Delaney Sharp and his family enjoy their house in Camp Sherman.

Local school solves housing problem By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

Fine communities, stunning forests and popular festivals: Sisters Country is filled with great things. Workforce housing isn’t one of them. As in ski towns around the country, business owners and civic leaders are sometimes stymied by the lack of reasonably priced housing. Finding and retaining employees becomes difficult. One local school district solved the problem by purchasing a house outright. Daniel Petke is board chair of the Black Butte School

District. This tiny district is comprised of a single school in Camp Sherman, serving around 30 students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite the name, the district is not associated with Black Butte Ranch. It does accept inter-district transfers from area schools. For many years, Black Butte School struggled “to keep enough staff consistency to stay viable,” Petke told The Nugget. Lack of local housing was identified as a primary concern. Unlike at most larger schools, Black Butte School

isn’t run by a principal. Instead, the board shares administration duties with a head teacher, who also teaches hands-on. “The board really wanted the head teacher to be in the community, for sure,” Petke said. “It’s hard to make any connections in a community if you’re not living there, participating in the events, getting to know more people. “Environmentally it’s no good,” he added, “when you have people living in Bend and Redmond that have to See HOUSING on page 29

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. 541-549-1527. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1st Tuesday, 11 a.m., Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefly@msn.com. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217.

Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061.

Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846.

Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645.

Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419.

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

Sisters Caregiver Support Group Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Shepherd of the Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Hills Lutheran Church. 541-771-3258. Go Fish Fishing Group 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230.

Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-923-1632. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193.

Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Military Parents of Sisters Meetings are held quarterly; please call for details. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. 541-388-9013. Sisters Meditation Group Sundays, Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters 6 p.m., 484 W. Washington Ave. #A. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Text only (no voice) to 541-207-7266. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District. 541-549-2091. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157. Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216.

Sisters Parent Teacher Community 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405.

Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX office. 541-549-4133.

Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Community Church. 907-687-8101 or 541-668-6599. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Admin Bldg. See schedule online at Location information: 541-279-1977. www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.

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

FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefire.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to lisa@nuggetnews.com

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Washington utility increases power rates for bitcoin mining E P H R ATA , Wa s h . (AP) — A utility in central Washington has increased electricity rates for cryptocurrency miners. The Capital Press reports that Grant County Public Utility District commissioners adopted a new rate for so-called mining operations. Those firms use stacks of computer servers and a lot of electricity to produce Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies that exist electronically. C o m m i s s i o n e r To m Flint told some miners Tuesday that their industry is risky and unregulated and he wanted to make sure other ratepayers were protected. Miners have flocked to the region because of its cheap hydroelectric power. Since last summer, the utility has gotten inquiries from those wanting access to a lot of power. Chelan County PUD currently has a moratorium on power applications from cryptocurrency miners as it considers a proposed rate for the industry.

Kiwanis awards grant to Audrey Tehan Sisters Kiwanis awards grants to Sisters-area adults who are seeking a career change or wish to enhance career opportunities. This program, known as the Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund (COF) assists adults (25 or older) who are financially unable to return to school or retrain for a career change. In the 10 years since its inception, the fund has awarded more than $66,000 in assistance to help residents reach their educational dreams. A u d r e y Te h a n w a s recently awarded a COF grant. She is the founder and executive director of Seed to Table, a local nonprofit whose mission is “to increase health and wellness of the Central Oregon community through providing equal access to locally grown, nutritious foods and offering opportunities in farm-based education. Seed to Table accomplishes its mission. In 2007, they distributed 20,000 pounds of food to over 200 families per week. Some families purchased food shares through a community-supported-agriculture program whereby the family commits to buying fresh produce for 19 weeks. Other families received food through three local food banks that get Seed to Table produce every week. Seed to Table also partners with local schools to teach students gardening and environmental skills. In 2017, 1,300 students participated in their education programs.

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This work is accomplished on a two-acre Sisters farm that grows the produce. Tehan has never taken a small-farm training course. She graduated from Sisters High School in 2007 and Southern Oregon in 2013 with a major in environmental studies. The COF grants will provide the funds for Audrey to take an in-depth farming and farm business course. The course, entitled Master Gardener’s Master Class, is taught by the world’s leading small-farm expert, Jean Martin Fortier. When she was presented with the COF award, Audrey was asked about her plans. “I yearn to help others live a healthier life,” she said. “Now that I have gotten Seed to Table off the ground it is time to increase my knowledge in a formal setting so I can continue growing Seed to Table. This class is truly a once-in-lifetime opportunity made possible by the Kiwanis grant.” The Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund provides assistance to start, augment 541-549-9388

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Barb Bott presented a scholarship check to Audrey Tehan for her continuing education. or complete a career that may include vocational, technical, artistic or general fields of study. Funds are available to qualified residents within the Sisters area regardless of age, gender, disability, marital status, race or current occupation. Kiwanis does not set limitations on potential use of the award. COF applications are available on the Kiwanis

website: sisterskiwanis.org/ about-us/career-opportunityfund; at the Sisters Habitat for Humanity office, from Family Access Network or by calling 541-410-2870. Kiwanis is actively seeking applicants for COF grants. To donate to the COF, make checks payable to Sisters Kiwanis COF and post to Sisters Kiwanis, P.O. Box 1296, Sisters, OR, 97759

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Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons entertained at Sisters Folk Festival By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

Seattle-based artists Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons’ performances were highlighted by storytelling that brought a unique experience to the audience. The music they play is inspired by early 20th century American folk and novelty songs. “I have met a lot of folks that share my love for stories — mainly stories that revolve around songs and music traditions,” Seamons said. “Songs are made for singing, dancing, and playing. But I’ve found they can also create a lens through which we can better understand our present and past. My love of American roots culture drives everything I do, and my mission is to spread awareness and appreciation of the music and stories that define my country’s heritage.” Seamons was raised in a house built by his parents in the backwoods of northwestern Oregon. He was exposed to local folk music of sawmill workers, loggers and fisherman whose music reflected the aspect of the region. Hunter was born in South Africa and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a classically trained violinist who studied music around the world. These two musicians, raised poles apart, discovered their love of music coincided. “We met when I was attending a festival,” Seamons told The Nugget. “We both performed in separate bands, so I asked him to bring his band down to Portland to play with my band. “Our bands would occasionally do shows together and then one day Ben joined my band and we toured the country for a couple of years,” Seamons added. “Then we discovered that we

had the same desires to play music together, teach youth together and work as community activists.” Joe moved to Seattle to begin working full time with Ben Hunter as traveling songsters and educators. Hunter and Seamons bounce from fiddle and banjo performing early jazz and folk song to acoustic blues and gospel songs. Seamons is devoted to Northwest American folk music, and he is the executive producer of the 2017 Smithsonian Folkways album, “Roll Columbia: Wo o d y G u t h r i e ’s 2 6 Northwest Songs.” “Guthrie was a big influence for me,” Seamons said. “But I got to Guthrie through being a Bob Dylan fanatic, who’s influence was Guthrie. Guthrie attracted me because he spoke up for what he believed in and fought honestly for justice.” Although Hunter was trained on the violin, he grew up listening to Motown. “That was a big influence for me growing up with my mom,” Hunter conveyed. “We went on a lot of road trips and listened to a lot of Motown. But many other musicians influenced me such as Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson.” The duo taught at the annual Americana Song Academy at Caldera the week before Sisters Folk Festival and last year, before

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the festival was cancelled due to wildfire smoke. “Our experience being in Sisters is teaching at the song academy,” Seamons said. “We observed an amazing job being done at developing young musicians as singers and songwriters to just

write great songs. And I’m delighted that there is such a strong program here with an amazing dedication to the craft of songwriting, which is inspiring.” After moving to Seattle, Hunter founded a nonprofit, Community Arts Create,

to break down social barriers through community arts activities. The Rhapsody Project was then established, with the goal to strengthen communities through song and spread the gospel of folk See MUSICIANS on page 29

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Outlaws fall to Valley Catholic on gridiron By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws suffered a 41-16 loss to the Valiants at Valley Catholic (VC) on Friday, September 7. VC jumped out quick against the Outlaws and completed a deep pass on their first possession of the game, which set them up for their first score. On their next series, they completed a touchdown pass and went up 15-0. The Valiants continued to run the ball and the Outlaws were unable stop them. As teams headed to the locker room at the half, VC held a 29-0 advantage. Coach Neil Fendall said, “Our boys, battered and bruised, came out in the second half and continued to fight. They are a close group, and they stick together through rough times as well as any group I’ve coached. What always amazes me is kids’ ability to be humble, and continue to compete, regardless of the situation.” VC tacked on 11 more points in the third quarter to push their lead to 41-0. Sisters was able to score twice in the final quarter. Gator Haken scored on an 11-yard rush, and Trey Stadeli scored on a six-yard rush. “By the end of the night, the guys seemed to find a way to make us proud, as it can be pretty tough to get through a game with our low number of players,” said Fendall. “There are about eight to 10 guys that play almost every snap, and another eight to 10 who only get small rests here and there.” The Outlaws finished the night with 206 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and 44 yards passing, with two interceptions. Haken recorded 167 yards

rushing and one touchdown, and Stadeli finished with one rushing TD and two receptions. “Gator had, by far, his best game as an Outlaw, and his maturity and toughness have improved tremendously,” said Fendall. Korbin Sharp had a 33-yard reception, and over 15 yards per punt return. Brogan Petterson averaged over 32 yards per punt in his first action on the field as a punter. On defense, Ethan Martin returned to his natural position of defensive end and was a force to be reckoned with as he led the team with nine tackles. Hunter Sport recorded seven tackles, and Matt Harris and Ben Johnson added five each. “We still have an inexperienced team, but kids are growing up fast,” said Fendall. “Logan Curtis, Hunter Spor, Brayden Way, and Cameron Wessel are all kids who have been thrust into positions before they’re ready, but they have responded well and look like they belong. They’re all tough kids. And I’ve got to give props to kids like Anthony Randolph who play positions kids his size shouldn’t be playing, and just toughs it out week after week. He’s a selfless kid who puts it on the line every week.” Fendall said, “This team will keep working to improve, and they represent our school, our town, and our football culture well. They are connected to each other, care about their teammates, and compete for the man next to them every week. We are 0-2 at the moment, but we are yet to walk off the field without our chins up, and heads held high.” The Outlaws are scheduled to play at home against Crook County Friday, September 14.

Lady Outlaws sweep volleyball play By Rongi Yost Correspondent

Great play from the service line resulted in sweeps for the Lady Outlaws this past week. Sisters kicked off league play at Newport on Tuesday, September 4, with a straight three-set win with scores of 25-13, 25-4, and 25-5. At home two days later, the Outlaws trounced the Cougars 25-16, 25-6, and 25-17. In Tuesday’s road match, serving was the key to the Outlaws’ success, with Sisters posting 20 aces on the night. The strong serves prevented Newport from finding a rhythm in their offensive play. Sisters’ great passes and offensive play gave them a total of 21 kills and five blocks in the match. Sophie Silva led the team with eight kills, two blocks, and five aces. Sam Silva followed with seven kills, one block and seven aces. Kendra Sitz recorded four kills and three aces. Ellie Rush dished out 20 assists and tallied three aces at the service line. Coach Rory Rush said, “We played a great game from start to finish. We were strong from the serving line and aggressive at the net. It was a great way for us to start league. Two days later, the Outlaws repeated with another fine performance and a sweep at home over the Cougars. The Outlaws were strong from the service line, and posted 15 aces as a team. They also did a great job of spreading their offense between their hitters. Sisters recorded 23 kills and eight blocks. Addy Myhre, Greta Davis, and Kendra Sitz all made five kills in the contest. Myhre and Sitz also served up four aces each, and Davis tallied three blocks.

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Search and rescue team to conduct ‘show and tell’ in Sisters By Craig F. Eisenbeis Correspondent

Russ Petersen from Deschutes County Search and Rescue (DSAR) will head up a presentation scheduled for next week as part of the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) speaker series on local outdoor recreation and natural resource issues. Four years ago, the series was launched by the late Bjarne Holm, for whom STA posthumously named the series in 2016. Since its inception, the purpose of STA’s series has been to enhance outdoor public recreation opportunities in the Sisters area and to educate the public about outdoor recreation and the natural world. Provided that no actual SAR emergency interferes with the event, Petersen plans to make the presentation with Mark Tuttle, another DSAR member. According to Petersen, “We will go over what the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue teams are and what they do. This includes air ops (use of drones and helicopters), allterrain vehicle, dive, horse, K9, medical, mountain

rescue, ski, snowmobile, swiftwater, and tracking teams. We will try to bring a team member from the equine team, medical, and some others.” Petersen, a retired engineer and attorney, expressed an interest in giving Sisters listeners a taste of exactly what local SAR efforts can entail. Above all, he hopes to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to take responsibility for their own safety. As a significant part of his presentation, he plans to stress the importance of learning about and carrying the Ten Essentials, a key to safety and survival in the wild. He also had some important advice for outdoor recreationalists: “Tell others where you are going and when you will return. Always charge cell phones and carry a battery pack to recharge in the field. We do rescues and recoveries. Try not to be either.” But, if it comes down to it, he wants you to be a rescue rather than a recovery; and the way to survive and achieve that is through preparation and common sense. Regarding the upcoming event, Catherine Hayden,

STA’s current board chair, said, “I think that search and rescue is something we all take for granted until we need them. I’m excited to learn more about the organization and how we can help keep ourselves safe in the wilderness.” Petersen, along with Tuttle, who is a retired research scientist and ski patrol member, hope to work with the Sisters Trails Alliance to streamline future operations, learn more, and coordinate on common interests and goals. “We all need to work on communication...” he said. Through sponsorship of these public presentations, STA is working to promote outdoor public recreation and education in Sisters Country. The SAR event will be held on Thursday, September 20, in the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Station Community Hall in downtown Sisters at 301 S. Elm St. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the formal program will begin at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, but donations would be appreciated. A $5 amount has been suggested. Snacks and refreshments will be

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School is now back in session but, technically, it’s still summer and time for another quarterly Ranger’s Corner. My first summer in Sisters Country taught me several important lessons: 1. There is a reason the Sisters Rodeo, the Outdoor Quilt Show and the Sisters Folk Festival are cherished, “must-see” cultural events; 2. If you want to turn left onto Cascade Avenue in town, first turn right; and 3. If a wildfire breaks, it’s literally all hands on deck until line is punched around it and the mop-up begins. Unfazed by the different colors of their engines, wildfire responders in

Central Oregon embody the spirit of mutual aid and interagency cooperation. The first responder on scene typically assumes command and all other agencies then fall in line to protect life, property, and resources, regardless of land ownership or jurisdiction. I was inspired to see our local Forest Service firefighters working lockstep with state, municipal and rural fire service partners and contracting resources to fight fire aggressively having provided for safety first. Sisters Ranger District firefighters also served as incident commanders on rapidly emerging private-land fires that threatened dozens of homes, including the Rabbitbrush and Graham fires. As of early September, all fires on the Sisters Ranger District were contained in the initial attack phase. That’s a different outcome from 2017, when neighborhoods were evacuated and smoke from the Milli Fire and fires outside the area impacted human health and the economy. Speaking of the Milli Fire, our employees worked hard this summer to finish planning three Milli Fire recovery projects: reforestation, roadside danger tree removal and limited salvage of fire-killed timber. Our

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natural resource specialists exceeded extremely tight deadlines to prepare an estimated 4,000 acres for reforestation and cruise almost 5 million board feet for sealed-bid auction. Another successful project related to Milli Fire recovery was reopening the Black Crater Trail. This reopening could not have happened without the help of our dedicated volunteers and Oregon Department of Transportation crew for trailhead repair. The Black Crater Trail is close to town and offers amazing views of the Three Sisters and Mount Washington wilderness areas. A draft decision for the Central Cascades Wi l d e r n e s s S t r a t e g i e s project that includes our three local wildernesses is expected in early autumn. The project proposes to protect wilderness character for present and future generations while maintaining reasonable public access in the face of rapidly rising visitor counts. Construction was completed this summer on the Glaze Meadow restoration project to improve flow and water storage capabilities in Glaze Meadow and Indian Ford Creek. I can attest that the articulated off-road six-wheel dump trucks used in this restoration are

engineering marvels! We continue to work on solutions to proactively manage public safety due to the herbicide damaged and killed ponderosa pines along Highway 20 between Sisters and Santiam Pass. A public meeting to discuss proposed next steps is scheduled for 6 p.m., September 24 at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall. Although this summer has not officially ended, the Forest Service will soon begin the hiring process for temporary positions in Oregon, Washington, and California for summer 2019. Advertising for these seasonal positions starts September 17 on the website usajobs.gov. Hiring will be open only for a short time so get your resumes ready if you’re interested in working for the Forest Service next summer. Finally, I hope you spent some time by, on, or in a local river this summer. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The Sisters Ranger District is home to two Wild and Scenic Rivers—Whychus Creek and the iconic Metolius River. In the spirit of the 50th anniversary, there will be a free presentation of the movie “Upriver” at The Belfry on October 5 at 6:30 p.m. I hope to see you there!

Sisters High Desert Chorale is starting up By Jim Anderson Correspondent

Connie Gunterman, director of the Sisters High Desert Chorale, is starting practice for the Christmas concerts. “New members are more than welcome, no experience necessary!” Gunterman said. First rehearsal will be October 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration at 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. This first session is to look at — and vote on — the potential music for the Christmas concerts. If you plan on joining the chorale, you are asked to bring a black three-ring binder (one-inch is fine), pencil, and some water with you. The well-attended chorale Christmas concerts have been a highlight of the season in Sisters for more than 20 years. This year, the performances will take place Friday evening, December 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon, December 9, at 2:30 p.m.

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Outlaws bounce back for soccer win Volleyball team places third at tournament By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The boys soccer squad was shut out 2-0 at home in their game against Newport on Tuesday, September 4, but two days later bounced back and shut down the Cascade Cougars on their home field. In Tuesday’s action, Sisters gave up two goals late in the first half, at the 34- and 38-minute mark. Both goals came due to miscommunication from the Outlaws midfield and defense. Coach Rob Jensen told The Nugget the Outlaws tightened things up, switched formation in the second half, and created some good scoring opportunities. The team started to control the game the last 20 minutes of the contest, but couldn’t find the back of the net. Jensen noted the play of several players. “Connor (Linn) played really well at center-back and Samson (Henneous) made some really nice saves. Orry (Abbenhuis) and Skyler (Larson) really played with more confidence and started to piece together some passes later in the game.” Two days later, the Outlaws turned the tides and beat the Cougars 3-0. Asher Bachtold broke free of several defenders and scored a left-footed shot past the keeper into the right side at the 11-minute mark to get the Outlaws on the scoreboard. At the half Sisters still

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Skylar Larson goes up for the header against Newport. had the lead at 1-0. The Outlaws scored two goals in the last 11 minutes of the contest to seal the win. In the 69th minute, Bachtold delivered a direct kick from 45 yards, and Simon Rhett ran on to score a goal going one-on-one with the keeper. Ten minutes later, Dalton Gonzales rounded the corner on the right side and sent a short cross on the ground to Skyler Larson, who finished for the score. Jensen told The Nugget that Larson, Bachtold, and Abbenhuis all worked hard to contain the middle and distribute the ball to the wings. Outside backs Sam Nicklous

and Hudson Jones stepped up to contain the Cougars’ outside attack and prevented any counters. Dillon Tucker filled in for Samson Henneous in the goal and provided good leadership to the squad. The Outlaws were to play at home against Woodburn on Tuesday, September 11. They will travel to Philomath on Thursday for a game against the Warriors.

The Lady Outlaws finished third out of 16 teams at the Cascade Invitational held on Saturday, September 8. Kennedy beat Sweet Home in three straight sets to take top honors. Six of the squads in attendance were from the top 10 coaches poll, and all 16 teams came with their best play. The Outlaws played a hard pool schedule against Kennedy, the top 2A team in the state, and Scappoose. Sisters went undefeated, and earned a first-place tie with Cottage Grove as teams headed into bracket play. In the first round of bracket play, Sisters went up against league foe Cascade, and defeated the Cougars 25-13, 25-7. Their serves were once again on point, and the team posted seven aces. The Outlaws were powerful at the net and tallied 18 kills in the match. Next up, Sisters faced Sweet Home, another league opponent and rival. The Huskies were the only team last year that took the Outlaws to five sets in both match-ups of the season.

Sisters played well the first set this go-round, and tallied 16 kills, three blocks, and three aces. It was a battle back and forth in the next two very competitive sets, where the Outlaws came up short 22-25, 16-18. The Outlaws finished the tourney with 101 kills, 20 blocks, and 36 aces. Kendra Sitz led the squad with 31 kills and eight serving aces. Sam Silva followed with 29 kills and four aces, and Greta Davis added 19 kills and 10 big blocks. Sophie Silva recorded 13 kills, six blocks, and six aces, and Addy Myhre contributed 11 kills and five aces. Ellie Rush dished out 101 assists and four aces. Coach Rory Rush said, “We had a great day of volleyball. The Cascade Tournament is always a long day, and this year we faced some tough competition. We were able to fine tune some things, but we also have some things to work on as we head back to practice. As a team, we keep improving with every set. It was exciting to see our level of play this weekend, and we look forward to continuing to better with each match.”

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Lady Outlaws fall in tight contest By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws played a very close game at Newport in the league opener, but lost the battle in a final score of 1-0. Two days later smoke was an issue, and the game was called at the half. In Tuesday’s match-up, the game was close from the get-go, and went back and forth from start to finish. Newport scored on a deep throw-in and finished with a nice flick into the goal for the finish at the 20-minute mark. The Outlaws outplayed the Cubs for the first 15 minutes of the game, and had

several opportunities to score, but just couldn’t finish. At home on Thursday against Cascade, smoke was a problem. Despite concerns, teams started to play. At the half, the game was called due to the smoke, with the Cougars on top 2-0. Coach Jaron Jacobsen said, “We’re not sure if the game will count or not, but we played well. The smoke was an issue, and possibly even questionable that the game was played.” The Outlaws were to travel to Woodburn on Tuesday, S e p t e m b e r 11 . S i s t e r s will play at home against Philomath on Thursday.

Sisters resident Eileen Wherle is the winner of the Furry Friends Foundation (FFF) fundraiser quilt. The one-of-a-kind quilt, “Bark for Our Parks,” was designed and quilted by Valerie Fercho-Tillery who was on hand on Labor Day to draw the winning ticket. It only takes one ticket to win, but as an avid supporter of FFF Wherle purchased a few more for good measure. The quilt was FerchoTillery’s latest in a series of quilts made to support FFF — and it celebrates something besides happy dogs. This year’s quilt honors America’s national parks. “They’re kind of under siege at the moment,” she told The Nugget.. “I wanted to show that our national parks are something our tax dollars pay for and something we should treasure and hold dear.” The quilt features dogs frolicking in the Grand Canyon; Arches National Park; the E v e r g l a d e s ; Yo s e m i t e ; and among redwoods. This is the sixth year that FFF has offered a fundraiser quilt — and the fifth quilt Fercho-Tillery has made. FFF is a local nonprofit that aids Sisters-area families by operating two pet-food banks and providing no-cost spay/neuter and vaccination sponsorships to families in financial hardship.

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Sisters salutes • Roy Gannon, a Sisters High School senior, was named National American Miss Oregon Teen at the Oregon State Pageant held September 3. She will attend the National Pageant at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, during Thanksgiving week, where she will have an opportunity to win a share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes. Her mother, Sheila Gannon, noted that this was “her fifth year competing for the title and she is very honored that her hard work has finally paid off.” The pageant program is based on inner beauty as well as poise and presentation, and offers an “All-American spirit” of fun for family and friends. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining selfconfidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. Roy is involved in gymnastics, cheerleading, student government and Jazz Choir.

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To the Editor: The City of Estes Park in Colorado has adopted and upheld a no-marijuana-sales law in their city. In their words, “...wishing to take measures to minimize the exposure of residents and guests to this industry ... Estes Park has chosen to remain a family-friendly destination and community, upholding (their) traditions of physical & spiritual wellness, outdoor recreation, meaningful connections with nature & each other, and timeless family fun.” I urge the City of Sisters to look to and reach out to cities like Estes Park to learn from their experience. With all the recent talk about funding our own city police department, would marijuana sales add to the need for a police force in our town? Has the City of Sisters looked to Sheriff Shane Nelson for input on marijuana-related police regulation costs in Bend? Remember, our own city police force would come to us by way of a major tax increase. The added marijuana sales tax would probably have a minimal impact on city income, the few who aren’t growing their own will likely travel to Bend to avoid that tax just like so many do to avoid our gas tax.

Sheriff Nelson is clearly another great resource; I urge the City of Sisters to talk with him directly about the subject of marijuana sales. Then I got to thinking about my trip on an airplane last month. An onboard announcement stated that a passenger had a severe peanut allergy, we were requested to refrain from opening/eating any snack we’d brought along that contained peanuts. So every passenger on the plane took action in order to protect the one. My point being: I’m requesting the City of Sisters and every one of us residents to keep asking questions and educate ourselves so we can make a truly informed decision on marijuana sales. That decision might even be to simply defer it until we have a clearer picture of the impact, because there’s no going back once it’s done. I hope our community can make a decision based not on short-term personal convenience and gratification, but based on the long-term goals of our community for business atmosphere, a family-friendly lifestyle, a reasonable cost of living tax base, and the long-term effect on every vulnerable person in our community. A strong healthy community has the ability to look beyond each individual’s immediate personal gratification in order to take care of the community as a whole. Lorna Clarke

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Sisters Garden Club

The next meeting of the Sisters Garden Club is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 15 at Sisters City Hall. Karen Roth, Master Gardener, will speak on the topic “Growing and Harvesting Herbs.” All are welcome! For more information call 541-549-6390 or go to sistersgardenclub.com.

Stars Over Sisters Star Party

Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, September 15 at 8 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 additional info call Ron at 541-549-8846.

Tryouts for Rodeo Queen

Sisters Rodeo Queen tryouts will be held at the Sisters Rodeo arena at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, open to women age 18-25 as of June 1. The public is welcome. For application or more info contact John Leavitt at 541-4193310 (541-549-3161 evenings) or Yvette Moore at 541-4203333 or yvette@gjmiller.com. Application deadline is Wednesday, September 19.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Central Oregon will take place Saturday, September 15 at Riverbend Park in Bend with a 10 a.m. registration. Opening ceremony is at 10:45 a.m. with the 2-mile walk beginning at 11 a.m. Start a team, join a team, or donate at alz.org/walk. Questions? Call 503-416-0213.

Council on Aging Class

A Matter of Balance evidencebased fall prevention class will be offered at the Camp Sherman Fire Hall on Wednesdays starting September 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. This class is co-sponsored by the SistersCamp Sherman RFPD and Council on Aging. To register, contact Shannon Rackowski at 541-272-0529. Total cost for the 8-week class is $10.

Dementia Caregivers Group

A free support group for caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place the first Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. Call 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org/oregon.

Donate Antiques & Jewelry

Sisters Kiwanis takes donations of antiques & vintage jewelry throughout the year for its annual Antique & Collectibles Sale, held on Saturday every Memorial Day weekend. Your donation is tax-deductible! For more information call Leart at 541-410-2890; to arrange for pickup of large items, please call Pam at 541-719-1049 or Roger at 541-430-7395. You may also drop off small items at Essentials at 492 E. Main Ave.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Meeting at the Sisters Library on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Program is free, but registration is required. Register at 800-272-3900.

Meet Political Candidates

Come meet Deschutes County Commission Democratic candidates James Cook & Amy Lowes from 10:30 am to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 15. Darcy Long-Curtiss, a City Councilor from The Dalles, is running to fill the Oregon District 59 State Representative seat vacated by Rep. John Huffman. She will appear from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Both meetings are in the Sisters Public Library Meeting Room. Call 541-7605320 for information.

Organ Donor Awareness

The Environmental Center needs volunteer ambassadors to be in two green buildings in Sisters during the 18th Annual Green Tour on September 29. Learn and educate about energy efficiency. No experience required. Choose from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. shift or 1 to 4:45 p.m. shift. For information contact Ani at 541385-6908 x26.

The fit of your vehicle affects your driving. Trained technicians will make individual adjustments to find the best person-tovehicle fit. Benefit from your vehicle’s safety features and feel more comfortable behind the wheel. CarFit event Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Station, 301 S. Elm St. By appt. only. Contact Sharon at 541-390-6075.

Aglow International

A new Aglow International chapter, for men and women, is being formed in Sisters. For additional information please call 503-930-6158.

Dr. Eden Miller to Speak

Sisters Community Church presents “Women Making A Difference” on Saturday, September 15. All women are invited from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast and to hear Dr. Eden Miller present “What is love? Discovering what love is ... and what it isn’t.” Signing up in advance is requested. For information call Marilyn at 503-559-5245.

A new nonprofit is in the planning stages to educate the community on the importance of organ donation. Fundraisers and events will be discussed. If interested in taking part, please call Fifi Bailey at 541-419-2204.

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September Art in the Library

Linda Ziegenhagen is exhibiting many of her excellent and unique photographs in the Community Room. And in the Computer room, Chuck Chamberlain, is displaying some of his wonderful landscape and still life paintings. Please call Zeta Seiple at 541-549-6157 for any questions

Mom-to-Mom Meeting

Moms are invited the first Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the hangar at Sisters Community Church. Get connected with other moms for support and fun! For information call 970-744-0959.

Sisters Caregiver Support Group Location Change

The Sisters Caregiver Support Group has changed its meeting location; no longer at Ray’s, it now meets at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. For information call 541-771-3258.

Information for Seniors

Council on Aging of Central Oregon now has a staff member available at Sisters Community Church the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are ready to provide information & assistance in meeting needs on a wide range of free services, specific to aging adults in Sisters Country. Questions? Call 541-678-5483, Mon.-Fri.

Sisters Photography Club

The Sisters Photography Club will be hosting digital photography trainer David Vanderlip on September 12 at 4 p.m. in the Sisters Library Community Room. His presentation will be “What Makes a Photo Good?” The public is invited. Free. For info call Bill at 541-588-6297.

Tai Chi/Balance Sessions

Sisters Drug hosts free adult fitness and health sessions in the Ray’s Food Place community room, the first and last Thursday each month, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Sessions are based on the STEADI Program, to reduce adult injuries from falls. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance and strength, helping to accomplish this. For info: 541-549-6221.

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Sisters Area Churches 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 Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship westsidesisters.org

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

Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D 541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship

New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion Call for location and times • 541-549-6586

Sisters Library

september events Open Computer Labs

From 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, September 14, 21 and 28, a free open lab is offered at the Sisters Library. Practice skills, receive help with technical tasks, and have your questions answered. For more info call 541-312-1072.

eBook Downloading

Wednesday, September 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sisters Library, learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks from the library catalog. Info: 541-617-7078.

The Non-fiction Library Book Club

At Suttle Tea from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, all are invited to discuss “Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair that Shaped a First Lady” by Susan Quinn. Suttle Tea is at 450 E. Cascade Ave. Info, call 541-617-7078.

Family Fun Story Time

Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, September 13, 20, and 27 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with songs, rhymes and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend. Info: 541-617-7078.

Rubik’s Cube Challenge

Tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 are invited to the Sisters Library on Saturday, September 15, 1 to 2 p.m. to learn the algorithm to solve the cube! Questions? Call Paige at 541-617-7078. Wednesday, September 19 at noon at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to learn about dreams, using Robert Johnson’s book, “Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth.” (Advance reading not required.) The free class will be led by therapist Julian Caballero. Info: 541-312-1032.

LOST CAT: “DOBBY” is a grey tabby with white patches, he’s been missing in town as of August 27. If seen or found please call 541-668-4092.

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

Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For more information go to hopeafricakids.org or call Katie at 541-719-8727.

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… is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper.

Lost pets? Call HSCO, 541-382-3537; BrightSide, 541923-0882; Des. Co. Animal Control, 541-388-6596; Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte Vet Clinic, 541-5491837; Broken Top Vet Clinic, 541-389-0391. You may also go to Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts

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Teen Volunteer Open House

Ages 12 to 17 are invited to the Sisters Library Thursday, September 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to learn about leadership and volunteer opportunities. For more info call Paige at 541-617-7078.

Lego® Block Party

From 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, kids up to age 11 are invited to the Sisters Library to join other builders and a gazillion Legos! For information call 541-617-7078.

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Read and discuss “This is the Story of A Happy Marriage” by Ann Patchett with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, September 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078.

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The joy of music... entertainment & EVENTS WED...SEPT. 12 Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-5497427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

THURS...SEPT. 13 Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

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Robbie Fulks brought wry humor, incisive songwriting and a band-full of monster chops to the Sisters Folk Festival last weekend.

Sheriff: Remains belong to missing pair JOHN DAY (AP) — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says human remains found in a burned cabin near John Day are those of Terry and Sharon Smith, who have been missing since July. The Smiths, both in their 60s, lived most of the year in Hawaii but had a cabin near the Malheur National Forest. The cabin was found engulfed in flames on July 18. Their pick-up truck is still missing. Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer tells The Register Guard that the investigation is now being treated as a homicide. Palmer says the FBI is assisting in the investigation.

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Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with Jane Kirkpatrick 6:30 p.m. Local author Kirkpatrick will share her newest novel, “Everything She Didn’t Say.” For more FRI...SEPT. 14 information call 541-549-0866 Hardtails Bar & Grill or go to paulinasprings.com. Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Hardtails Bar & Grill Friday, no cover! For more Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every information call 541-549-6114 Friday, no cover! For more or go to hardtailsoregon.com. information call 541-549-6114 Fir Street Park Sisters or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Farmers Market 2 to Fir Street Park Sisters 5:30 p.m. Fresh on Fridays, through September! For info go Farmers Market 2 to 5:30 p.m. Fresh on Fridays, to sistersfarmersmarket.com. through September! For info go to sistersfarmersmarket.com. SAT...SEPT. 15 Sisters Saloon Live Music with Thomas T and The Blue Chips 7 to 10 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Live Music with Doc Ryan and the Whychus Creek Band 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

SUN...SEPT. 16 Fir Street Park Fiesta de Independencia All community invited to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, 3 to 7 p.m. Mariachi band, dancers, food to purchase. For more information call 541-647-4710 or go to www.Citizens4Community.

MON...SEPT. 17 Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Painting Party 6 to 8 p.m. $35, every Monday! For additional information call 541-904-5280 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

TUES...SEPT. 18 Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

WED...SEPT. 19 Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-5497427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

SAT...SEPT. 22 Sisters Saloon Live Music with Melanie Rose Dyer and Daniel Cooper 7 to 10 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Live Music with Dry Canyon Trio 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

MON...SEPT. 24 Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Painting Party 6 to 8 p.m. $35, every Monday! For additional information call 541-904-5280 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

TUES...SEPT. 25 Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

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THURS...SEPT. 27 Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

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Of a certain age... 9.12.18 Living the best years of your life in Sisters

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SPRD programs designed for active seniors grow in Sisters A number of organizations are working to bring more useful programs to Sisters seniors. An example is the 60+ Senior Health Fair, which is is coming back to the community of Sisters this fall. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Central Oregon Council on Aging, and Sisters Park and Recreation district will once again partner on the health fair, scheduled for Friday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Sisters Park & Recreation’s Coffield Center at the west end of the Sisters High School parking lot. “Last year there were 24 participants, with over 200 in attendance, at this point we have 34 groups looking to participate in this year’s Senior Health Fair,” said organizer Shannon Rackowski. Some of the new presenters this year will include: Your Care; Sisters Drug Co.; The Lodge at Sisters; Comfort Keepers; and Shiubi Spa. “I believe that this year will do even better than last year’s,” said Rackowski. There is no charge for seniors or family members; this is a FREE service from the event partners. For additional information please contact Shannon Rackowski at 541-272-0529 or shanrack@ gmail.com. SPRD offers a range of programs and classes for seniors, including Stretch and flex; Step Aerobics; and Zumba. Adults can learn to play ukulele, do tai chi and play pickleball. The SAGE Room (Senior Activities Gatherings & Experience) offers a place to play games and table tennis.

SPRD interim director Courtney Snead said that the SAGE Room is “a great asset” and the organization will work on how best to utilize it to enhance programs for seniors. Snead said that, with the passage of local option funding, there are opportunities to review what the district offers and do some outreach to determine

the kinds of programs the senior community in Sisters would like to have. She said that planning and outreach will be ongoing through the fall, with some new programing likely in place around the first of the year. “We are ex ci t ed t o serve the senior community and we are looking

forward to finding out how we can best do that,” Snead said.

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Music and memory By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Spending three days immersed in music during the Sisters Folk Festival offers a reminder of the profound power that music has to move people, body and soul. Whether it’s a danceable rhythm, a moving lyrical story or a voice that raises goosebumps, music strikes deep and resonant chords in people of all ages. It can have astounding impact on elders. My father, Bob Cornelius, is 90 years old. He’s in great health, walking at least a mile and a half in Crossroads every single day during the summer, when he stays with my family. He’s “with it” cognitively — but his short-term memory is pretty much shot. Ask him what he had for breakfast this morning, and he couldn’t tell you, and sometimes we have to remind him several times about things that we’ve discussed several times in recent days. One morning last week, he told me he’d woken up with a song running through his head — and proceeded to sing “I’ve Got A Gal In Kalamazoo” word for word, verse for verse. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H I got a gal in Kalamazoo Don’t want to boast but I know S h e ’s t h e t o a s t o f Kalamazoo (Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo) Years have gone by My, my, how she grew I liked her looks When I carried her books in Kalamazoo (Zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo)… His 90-year-old brain had

no problem at all calling up the lyrics of a Glenn Miller song from 1942. I’ve seen some other remarkable instances of music cutting through foggy memory or even more severe cognitive impairment. I once played music for a group of elders dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. One of the women seemed scarcely to even be “there.” Yet when I struck the distinctive riff of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire,” a light came on, and she sat up a little, and began to mouth the lyrics. It was one of the most extraordinary musical moments of my life. The nonprofit organization Music & Memory (www.musicandmemory.org) notes that, “An April 2018 study reports that ‘objective evidence from brain imaging shows personally meaningful music is an alternative route for communicating with patients who have Alzheimer’s disease.’ The research, published by a team at University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer ’s Disease, demonstrates that familiar music may facilitate attention, reward and motivation, which in turn makes it more possible to manage emotional distress in Alzheimer’s.” Neuroscience backs up what we intuitively know — music reaches people on a deep level, and sticks around intact when other areas of the memory fragment and fall away. Hearing is an issue. It’s hard to fully enjoy music when your hearing has gone See MEMORY on page 17

Senior living nears completion By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief & Sue Stafford Correspondent Construction has been underway all summer just south of the Sisters Post Office, as The Lodge in Sisters rises from the meadow. The senior living facility is well on its way to completion — and reservations are available. Owner Peter Hoover told The Nugget last week that there are 62 total units — 28 studios; 28 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units. “We’ve been taking reservations and we’re about 30 percent committed as of right now,” he said. “Constructionwise, we should finish up in December.” After that, the facility must pass a state inspection, after which it can open. Hoover, who has a background in financial planning, experienced first-hand the need for appropriate local care for seniors when his parents moved here from California to live across the street from Hoover and his family. He and his father were the sole caregivers for his mother as she declined in ill health. The intention for The Lodge in Sisters is to provide a quality, hospitable residence for both independent seniors and those requiring some assistance with their daily activities such as medication management. There will be no memory care or skilled nursing care available; however, there will be a fulltime registered nurse on staff. For residents who no longer drive, transportation will

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The Lodge at Sisters is under construction and taking reservations. be available. Hoover hopes to work in partnership with a medical transport company to get residents to doctor appointments. Interest in The Lodge was immediate, as soon as plans were filed with the City of Sisters.. “We knew there was a desire and need for a facility but we’re stunned by the positive reception and enthusiasm we have seen,” Hoover told The Nugget earlier this year.

Hoover told The Nugget that it’s an honor and a commitment to be able to say, “You can be with friends and family and maintain community connections which are important to retain. Honoring our seniors is a wonderful experience to be part of.” More information is available at www.thelodgeinsisters.com. Hoover can be reached at 541549-5634 or by email at THRIVIFYLLC@gmail. com.

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Staying active: Mind your feet By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

You tapped them through the Sisters Folk Festival — or got out of your chair and danced on them. They carry you up and down the hiking trails of Sisters Country. They get you to work and to the grocery store. By the time we hit “a certain age,” our feet have walked tens of thousands of miles, stood for hours on hard surfaces (and if you’re a woman, probably in heels). All that takes a toll — and not just on our feet. Ankles, knees and backs all pay the price for what we put our feet through. And that’s to say nothing about medical conditions, like diabetes, that can have serious implications for the health of our lower extremities. John Neal of Right Step Orthotics, who specializes in providing inserts to correct problems and support proper foot conditions, says that one thing sends customers to his door above all others. “Mostly it’s just pain,” he said. “Pain is what drives people in to see me.” Foot, ankle and knee pain are not only unpleasant; they inhibit us in our favorite activities. Maggie Saslow, a registered nurse who specializes in senior foot care, notes that “when your feet hurt, you hurt all over.” Our feet are key to our ongoing quality of life — affecting our balance, our mobility, our independence. As we age, it becomes more and more important to take care of them. One of the simplest ways to do that is to make sure we get shoes that fit correctly. That’s not as straightforward as it sounds. “We really do try to measure each customer, because your feet are changing through your entire life,” said Karen Saunders, proprietor of The Shoe Inn in Bend. “A lot of people need width; they can’t get by on a mediumwidth shoe.” Convincing customers of that fact can be a challenge. “You’ve got to get the right shoe size; that’s number-one,” said Neal. “I’ve had arguments with people: ‘No! This is the size I wear.’” Saslow has also seen this phenomenon. “A lot of elders are really attached to what they think are really good, expensive shoes,” she said. No matter how good the shoe, if it doesn’t fit — it doesn‘t fit. And that’s a problem. Both Saunders and Neal said that problems stemming

from too-small shoes usually show up in the forefoot. It’s a good idea to make sure the toe-box is deep enough. And sometimes we need toe spacers to deal with issues like hammertoes or bunions and calluses, Saunders notes. Saunders notes that older people sometimes have a hard time reaching their feet or handling shoelaces.

We really do try to measure each customer, because your feet are changing through your entire life. — Karen Saunders “Velcro is a great closure for elderly people,” she said. With custom orthotics, Neal can take pressure off of areas of the foot that may be causing a variety of painful conditions. “Plantar fasciitis is the number-one thing I see,” he said. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. When you’ve got it, just putting your feet on the floor when you get out of bed can bring on stabbing pain, and going for a hike or even walking around the grocery store becomes a most unpleasant prospect. Sometimes, relieving pressure on one part of the foot can allow the foot to recover. Neal also emphasizes the importance of orthotics in correcting alignment problems that send issues

starting in the feet up the chain through the ankles, knees and back. Saslow, who has 18 years of senior foot care under her belt, says that attending to the feet should be done every six to eight weeks on average. Those who can’t reach their feet comfortably, or lack the fine coordination to trim toenails and the like should consider tapping the services of someone like Saslow, who can come to you and get that work done. Saslow notes that toenail care is not just a cosmetic issue. Fungal toenails can cause infections, and aging feet can suffer injury — that the senior may not even be aware of. That’s particularly true in the case of diabetes. Diabetes compromises the microcirculation in the lower extremities. Diabetics often suffer numbness in the feet and/or neuropathic pain. “I can’t fix that,” Saslow said. “But one of the problems with the numbness is that they don’t know what’s going on with their feet. They could have a tack in their toe and not know it.” All three foot-care professionals have seen gratifying success stories, where, given proper shoes and inserts and quality foot care, seniors have been able to continue or resume beloved activities, getting the most out of the delights that we all hold dear in Sisters Country. Saslow will be away from Sisters until October 15, but more information on her work is available at www.sundancefootcare.com. Right Step Orthotics can be reached at 541-636-0855. The Shoe Inn is located at 2680 Northeast Highway 20 #380, Bend; 541- 385-7405.

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Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth is designed to connect safe and appropriate adult volunteers as mentors for a child with an incarcerated parent or caregiver.

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bad, which is definitely the case for my dad. He’s had hearing aids, but needs new ones — and given his propensity for losing or breaking things, there’s a concern with investing in expensive devices that might end up vanishing into the land of missing or broken glasses. But it needs to be done. It’s just too important. Many years ago, the Sisters Folk Festival, at the impetus of cofounder Dick Sandvik, launched a pilot project for bringing live music to senior care facilities in Central Oregon. The organization at that time lacked the capacity to continue the program, but it’s an evergreen idea — and with an ever-aging population here, one that is more

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sports, or simply hanging out and talking. On Saturday, September 22, COPY will offer an orientation/training class. This six-hour class covers program policies, how to establish a mentor relationship, the impact incarceration has on families, and communication skills. There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is required. For more information call 541-388-6651 or email COPY@deschutes.org Additional program information is available at the Sheriff’s Office website at www.sheriff.deschutes.org/ copy.

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Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and comprehensive background checks, volunteers are matched with children in Sisters that share similar interests and activities and commit to spending a few hours a week together for a minimum of one year. This time is often spent going to community events, working on homework, attending art programs, participating in

relevant now than ever. Sharing music with elders is rewarding for both the musician and the audience, and reinforces something that anybody who has ever loved a song knows intuitively: Beloved music lives on and on — and connecting with it is good for you.

AARP and the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District Fire Corps group are sponsoring a CarFit program at Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department Station 701 on Saturday, September 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. While specifically designed for seniors, this event can benefit drivers of all ages. Older drivers are often the safest drivers in that they are more likely to wear their seatbelts, and less likely to speed or drink and drive. However, older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fragility of their aging bodies. Why? Older drivers are more physically fragile than their younger counterparts, and they’re generally less able to withstand the impact of a vehicular accident. There are ways for drivers to adapt to their cars — and adjust their “fit” within them — in order to reduce their risk of injury during a crash. CarFit is a free educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association, to help address safety concerns related drivers. Checking to see that you and your vehicle fit well together can be as important to your safety as a mechanical checkup. Trained technicians will be on hand to assess your fit in your vehicle and make individual adjustments to find the best person-to-vehicle fit. These adjustments will help you to benefit from your vehicle’s safety features and help drivers feel more comfortable, and in better control behind the wheel. The event is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Sharon at 541-390-6075. For more information contact the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District at 541-549-0771.

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There’s no place like home If you ask most seniors, including me, where they would like to live out their lives, the answer is usually “in my home.” If that’s your answer, there are some important considerations to take into account now to make staying in your home a viable option. Where do you live? In town, in a neighborhood, or out in a rural area with few or no close neighbors? Regardless of where you live, do you have an adequate support system? For 24/7 free emotional support, well-being check-in, crisis intervention, information and referrals, you can contact the Friendship Line at 1-800-971-0016. As we age and our ability to complete household maintenance items and yard work declines, we will need to rely on family members, friends, neighbors, or paid help. Will you have the financial means to pay for such services if you don’t have a strong support network? If you own a home, how best can you utilize your equity? Sell and downsize, or secure a reverse mortgage to make modifications to your current home or to provide needed finances for the rest of your life? Could you more easily stay in your home if you share it with someone who might help out with finances and chores? Community services available to seniors vary by area. Organizations in Sisters are currently beefing up their offerings to include a Senior Safety Program (see article “Fire Department launches senior program, page 20), the local Senior Alliance, and resource specialist Toni Landis with the Council on Aging of Central Oregon (COA) 541-797-9138. A COA senior lunch is held every Tuesday at the Sisters Community Church including monthly foot-care services and blood-pressure screenings as well as informational presentations and weekly bingo. Mosaic Medical has a mobile clinic at the Kiwanis

Food Bank at 328 W. Main Ave. every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. For those needing assistance with food there are two food banks in town, the Kiwanis one on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and another at Westside Church, 442 Trinity Way, every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and second Friday at 4:30 p.m. Furry Friends in the Art Works building on West Adams can help with pet food, supplies, and vaccinations for your four-legged and feathered friends. Sisters Park & Recreation District offers senior-oriented exercise classes, as well as their senior activities program (SAGE) Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and senior outings with transportation provided. Scholarships are available for those who need assistance with the fees. Low-income seniors living inside the city of Sisters may apply for a 25 percent discount on their water and sewer bills by contacting City Hall (541-323-5209). Sisters Habitat for Humanity (541-549-1193) offers some in-home repair services for qualified applicants. The Council on Aging provides a number of services in Sisters Country, including the following, all of which can be accessed at 541-678-5483: • The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) provides information and advice on help for seniors and

people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. • For those qualifying, the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) will coordinate respite care for the caregiver. The consumer will need to hire a caregiver and COA will reimburse. Talk with a case manager to pre-qualify. • Seniors 60-plus who do not receive Medicaid may qualify for Oregon Project Independence (OPI), which provides in-home assistance with light housekeeping and personal care. Income guidelines do apply and the client must demonstrate need for assistance. • Free consultation about Medicare options and help with prescription drug plans for age 65-plus are provided by Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA). Contact COA for an appointment. • Home delivery by Meals on Wheels can be arranged for those 60 and over who meet eligibility requirement. Call COA to talk with a case manager. If the choice is made to remain in your home, there are a number of other considerations to take into account. Will transportation be available if you aren’t able to drive yourself in the future? Here in Sisters Country, that is a big concern with so many services, businesses, and medical providers located in Bend and Redmond. Without friends, family, or neighbors who can

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Democrat Sisters woman meets long-lost brother drives 35K a hug for his sister. By Jim Cornelius The first-time meeting was made possible by the remarkmiles seeking For 67-year-old Linda able advance of commercial Boyer Monday, September 10 DNA testing. Steiner indicated was a very special day: It was that he didn’t have a particular upset in the day that she first laid eyes burning need to know. on her brother. “I’ve had an excellent life She’d known since she and the people that raised me Trump was 9 years old that she had were good people,” he said. a brother somewhere in the Steiner was one of two country world, and in recent years she children adopted by his famEditor in Chief

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REDMOND (AP) — One of the largest U.S. congressional districts voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in 2016, yet an Oregon D e mocr at campa igning against a Republican incumbent doesn’t see it as hostile territory. Buoyed by electoral wins by a couple of Democrats elsewhere in Trump territory, candidate Jamie McLeodSkinner is undaunted, traveling a district that’s as big as North Dakota in her Jeep and tiny trailer that she sometimes sleeps in. McLeod-Skinner is enduring all this because she doesn’t think the incumbent is focused on the district’s issues. She’s driven 35,000 miles (56,300 kilometers) in 14 months of campaigning. When a parade in the small town of Joseph (population 1,000) was set to start in July, she walked up to an antique convertible carrying Rep. Greg Walden, who’s running for his 11th term, and challenged him to a series of debates. “I look forward to debating you. We’ll figure out a schedule that works,” Walden replied. Five weeks later, a debate has not been scheduled. Nationally, Democrats are hoping a “blue wave” in November will give them a majority in Congress. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is financing selected candidates through its Red to Blue See CANDIDATE on page 20

had wondered about him, but she didn’t know a birth date or have any other leads to go on. “My mother got pregnant before she ever met and married my father and she had to give him up because she didn’t have anyone to help her,” Boyer explained. Contact with 71-year-old Stan Steiner happened from his end, less than two weeks ago. The two had talked on the phone and Stan and his wife, Becky, decide to trek north from California in their RV. Boyer sat on the porch at her house in The Pines talking with The Nugget on Monday afternoon, a big smile on her face, her eyes on the street in front of her, awaiting the arrival of a Jeep carrying her brother. “So, this’ll be the first time I’ve laid eyes on him,” she said. “I’m excited.” Steiner arrived shortly thereafter, bearing flowers and

ily. His adoptive sister connected with her mother shortly after high school. Stan’s efforts to connect with family took quite a while longer. He made some inquiries back in the 1990s, interested in health considerations that might be revealed by understanding his ancestry. But getting adoption records opened proved to be a legal hassle, and Steiner let it go. One of his daughters, however, stayed on the matter. “She’s the one that just wouldn’t let it go,” Steiner said. The daughter gifted her dad with Ancestry.com services for his 70th birthday. Steiner “spit in the cup and sent it off,” at least intrigued by what would come of it. Eventually, he got a hit on relatives. “My mother’s half-sister is who we connected with,” he said. “And it was on.”

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Fire district launches senior program By Sue Stafford Correspondent

In an effort to decrease the number of seniors in Sisters Country who are injured or die as a result of falls and fire, the Fire Corps senior safety committee, headed by prevention volunteers Heather Miller and Phil Drew, launched a new Senior Home Safety Program on September 11 at the Senior Lunch program. “We hope we can make it safer for our seniors in their homes, mitigating the possibility of falls, rather than our needing to go out to pick them up and take them to the hospital,” said Drew. The program is the result of Chief Roger Johnson’s initiative several years ago to increase the department’s outreach to the seniors of Sisters Country. A review of the response data indicated that for the past six years, traumatic injuries have been the leading call for service to the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire District for patients 60 and over. Falls at home are the leading cause of those traumatic injuries, over two times more than motor vehicle traffic accidents. Chest pain/discomfort accounts for less than half as many calls. Falls are the leading cause of injury death among adults age 65 and older. As many as 30 percent of older adults who fall suffer significant injuries which may limit their ability to live independently. After the age of 50, a person’s risk of dying in a fire increases. Between the ages of 65 and 85 the risk is three times higher and after 85 it is four times higher. The issue of fire in the home is a real threat for someone with mobility issues, cognitive decline, or drowsiness due to medication or alcohol. Working smoke alarms can make the difference in whether or not someone escapes a fire. For people with hearing deficits, an alarm displaying

a strobe light can provide visual warning. A vibrating alarm for people with sensory deficits can be placed under a pillow or mattress to alert a resident of fire. The fire department currently will install, for free, smoke detectors and replace batteries for those who need assistance. The service is designed to keep older people off ladders, thus reducing fall risks. The alarm program is being incorporated into the safety program. The Senior Home Safety Program will involve Fire Corps volunteers making inhome visits to identify safety and fire hazards as well as ways to mitigate those hazards. Their visits will provide an opportunity to make connections with older Sisters residents, increase their safety, and leave important educational and resource materials with them.

We hope we can make it safer for our seniors in their homes, mitigating the possibility of falls, rather than our needing to go out to pick them up and take them to the hospital. — Phil Drew People may call the fire station to schedule a visit to their home (541-549-0771), or family, care providers, neighbors, and friends can make a referral to the station. There is no charge for the program. Any time a person needs assistance, Miller reminds them to call 911 and not the fire department, as their call may go to voice mail during non-office hours and help could be significantly delayed or not dispatched.

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program, hoping to flip seats in Republican-controlled districts. McLeod-Skinner’s campaign isn’t one of them. If the Red to Blue’s 73 candidates are long shots, ones like McLeod-Skinner _ running in very conservative districts — are real Hail Marys. Walden, who typically wins around 70 percent of the vote, had a war chest currently totaling around $3.2 million in late June — 31 times bigger than McLeod-Skinner’s. “The biggest issue is the disparity in fundraising,” said Jeff Dense, professor of political science at Eastern Oregon University. Without money, she can’t afford a media campaign, Dense said, noting that eastern Oregon is peppered with Walden campaign signs. “I just drove by one in east nowhere,” he said in a telephone interview. In an interview at a coffee shop in Redmond — the town near where McLeod-Skinner and her wife live — the candidate said she felt compelled to run because “our current representative is not focused on the district, not addressing the issues that folks in my district care about: health care, education, economic development.” She downplayed the funding factor. “It’s not about a TV spot or sending out fliers,” McLeodSkinner said, wearing faded

jeans, red work shirt and scuffed cowboy boots. “It’s about showing up. It’s about listening to folks with respect and hearing the issues that people are concerned about.” She accuses Walden of not speaking out for his constituents, including failing to oppose President Trump’s trade war that risks increasing tariffs on Oregon wheat. Walden last year also advocated the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. “His attack on healthcare would hurt one in five people in our district,” McLeodSkinner said. McLeod-Skinner, who has degrees in engineering, regional planning and in law, distances herself from city Democrats, often derided here as liberal elites from Portland, uninformed about challenges in this sparsely populated, agricultural-ranching region. She calls herself a rural Democrat, with loyalty to constituents outweighing party loyalty. She’s not big on gun control, for example. “Some Democrats felt I was not far enough to the left in the primary,” said the former Santa Clara, California, city councilor. Her stance resonated. She beat six other candidates in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 2nd District, taking 43 percent of the vote. Only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote in their own party’s primaries. In the Republican one, Walden got more votes than all seven Democrats combined. Walden did not respond to requests for an interview.

His spokesman, Justin Discigil, said in an email that Walden has raised concerns directly with the administration about the impact of tariffs on Oregon agriculture. Discigil also defended Walden on health care, saying he extended the Children’s Health Insurance Program and responded to the opioid crisis. McLeod-Skinner’s role models are Cheri Bustos, a Democrat who beat a Republican by 20 points in an Illinois district that narrowly chose Trump in 2016; and Connor Lamb, a Pennsylvania Democrat who won a House seat in Trump territory in a special election in March. “I think we have an opportunity to absolutely shock people,” McLeod-Skinner said. “Eastern Oregon’s not blue and I’m not looking to turn eastern Oregon blue. I’m looking to represent the folks in my district who are not represented.” She’s crisscrossed the high desert, forests and mountains of the 70,000-square-mile district — the second-biggest in America among states with multiple districts. She’s heard voters’ concerns about lack of economic development, healthcare and educational opportunities. She supports exchanging public service for college or trade school educations. On the campaign trail, she sleeps in a teardrop trailer outfitted with a mattress, sometimes taking it onto the wide, empty spaces of Bureau of Land Management land.

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community’s energy. Joy, excitement, peace, strife, sadness, fear, and certainly shame. Many of us have felt burdened by the perceived mark of shame — our own scarlet letter. Be it financial woes, family drama, infidelity, illness, or simply choosing to live outside the bounds of what has been deemed acceptable. Many of us try to hide our scarlet letter through work, isolation, distraction, external appearances, and forced smiles among other efforts that altogether can make life downright exhausting. Afraid we will be found out, we rob ourselves of authenticity. I work in two beautiful small towns. Sisters, and Silverton, on the west side of the mountains. Each is similar, but different, and each has its own ideas of social idealism. Shame is a funny thing. Each town seems to have their own rules about shame dictated by the uniqueness of its culture and social norms. Sisters and Silverton have certain criteria you may have to meet to be considered acceptable or “a local.” Your scarlet letter may be particularly painful in one town while it may be celebrated in another. Sometimes, when so

many people have the same scarlet letter, it becomes shameful to not have a scarlet letter. This can happen in cases of learned helplessness when forward mobility can seem unorthodox and even condescending. If there is one thing I have learned in my work, it is that no one person is immune to shame and insecurity. Not the most successful, not the wealthiest, not the most popular — everybody has their burdens. Everybody has their struggles. So assuming we all have our own scarlet letter, how can we lessen each other’s burden of shame and move toward acceptance and authenticity? • Be wary of gossip. Small towns are notorious hot-beds for gossip. Gossip gives the illusion of pseudocloseness and being a participant, yet it can increase our own sense of hypervigilance and shame. Talking about somebody’s successes can promote positivity, but gabbing about somebody’s trials is a disservice to everyone — you included. • Give each other (and yourself) space to make mistakes. Or maybe I should just say let’s give each space to be human. We all mess up and while there are certainly

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people taking up those sports, as well as former hunters and anglers who were dropping out. For example, in 2005, about 646,000 Oregonians purchased a fishing license, but 253,000 of those people didn’t buy one the following year — a 39 percent decrease. There were similar declines in hunting license sales as well. That also produced declining revenues for ODFW, resulting in fewer funds to manage wildlife to provide quality hunting, fishing, and wildlife-viewing opportunities, as well as for its various game and non-game wildlife conservation programs. That created a negative feedback. As ODFW raised fees for licenses and tags to make up the revenue shortfall, hunters and anglers complained that it was becoming too expensive to go hunting and fishing, causing some people to give up the sports. And as some hunters and anglers dropped out because of costs or age, younger people weren’t being recruited to replace them. There are a number of reasons for that. Families are busier these days, kids are occupied with social media, online gaming and other modern diversions, and many young people, especially in urban areas, don’t have parents or other relatives who hunt and fish and therefore have no one to introduce them to the outdoor sports. “We really started to take note of the declines and how we might reverse them in around 2008,” said Chris Willard, ODFW’s recruitment and retention coordinator. “Beginning in 2012, we saw a slight uptick in hunting and fishing participation after years of decline.” To get things moving in that upward direction, ODFW developed some strategies to bring more Oregonians into the world of hunting and fishing, and to hang on to current participants.

One was to simplify the hunting and fishing regulations, making them easier to understand. The agency also launched a new website, myodfw.com, that focuses on education and other practical information for hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers. “We have self-learning tabs on the new website that allows folks to learn hunting and fishing techniques digitally,” said Willard. The website includes weekly recreation reports, hunting and fishing forecasts, how and where to hunt, fish, observe wildlife, and clam and crab. It also lists upcoming events and classes, such as the popular youth pheasant hunts held at various ODFWowned wildlife areas around the state, hunter education classes, and free fishing days where no license is required to encourage people to give wetting a line a try. Later this year, the agency will also introduce app-based licensing that does away with issuing traditional hardcopy licenses and tags, although people without smart phones will still be able to print a paper license from their computer. A key way to keeping people hunting and fishing once they have learned the skills and are starting to get out into the field is meeting other people with similar interests. “One of the things we have found,” said Willard, “is that new participants to hunting and fishing need some ongoing social support to continue those activities.” To keep that ball rolling, ODFW has partnered with the Association of Northwest Steelheaders and the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) to offer classes and clinics in fishing and hunting, respectively. The fees the participants pay include a one-year membership to one of those organizations. The idea is that since these groups have many local chapters statewide that meet regularly, the new members will become involved and make new friends to go afield with rather than leaving them to fend for themselves. “OHA has partnered with ODFW over the years on

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Upland bird hunters and their dogs hunt chukars in North Central Oregon. many programs intended to help recruit and educate those who will carry on Oregon’s hunting heritage,” said Duane Dungannon, state coordinator for the OHA. “Those programs have included Oregon’s hunter education program, Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshops; Learn to Hunt program; youth hunts; and more.” Currently, ODFW is sponsoring a “Take a Friend Hunting” contest intended to encourage experienced hunters to introduce an adult friend to the sport, with participants eligible for a variety of prizes including a statewide deer tag provided by OHA. In Central Oregon and the Sisters area, programs to introduce young people to fishing tops the list. That includes youth fishing at Shevlin Park in Bend where ODFW fisheries biologist Jen Luke offered two clinics this summer. Closer to home is the annual Free Fishing Weekend at Wizard Falls Hatchery and the just-opened Metolius

Pond at Spring Creek near Camp Sherman. It’s stocked with rainbow trout from Wizard Falls Hatchery and open to kids along with disabled anglers of all ages. “It’s a way to get kids introduced to fishing so we made it an easy place to fish,” said Luke. “Labor Day weekend was really busy. The parking lot was full to the max.” The overall effort seems to be paying off for ODFW.

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In 2017, nearly 550,000 Oregonians purchased a fishing license while 317,000 got a hunting license, compared to 483,000 anglers and 219,000 hunters in 2006. Said Willard, “We look at the individual customer and whether they want to go fishing or hunting for the recreational activity or for a food source and we make sure they have the information they need.”

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The Bunkhouse Chronicle Craig Rullman Columnist

Resurrecting the calumet For many people, the Great American Kaepernick Conundrum looks more like a spoiled brat dishonoring genuine sacrifice than a meaningful protest. The other side views Kaepernick’s crusade as a righteous moral and political fight against inveterate police violence and institutional racism. Probably no one who supports one side or the other in this mess can be persuaded to move off of their position, and that’s largely because, in an era of extreme political partisanship, we default to the ideological warpath. We throw on our identity war paint and go looking for scalps rather than reasons to sit down on a buffalo robe and pass the calumet around. And if you don’t know, the calumet, or peace pipe, was an important cultural symbol for many hundreds of years in North America. Elizabeth Fenn, in her extraordinary history of the Mandan peoples,

“Encounters at the Heart of the World”, points out: “The calumet was no ordinary smoking implement. It was attached to a ceremony that allowed outsiders to enter a village and interact peaceably with its inhabitants... But that was not all. The calumet ceremony could include a ritual of ‘adoption’ that established ties of fictive kinship between otherwise unrelated peoples. This opened worlds of possibilities.” Indeed it did. The calumet allowed people of wildly variant backgrounds, cultures, and languages to unite in common interest for mutual benefit — usually trade, but often intermarriage or political-military alliance. The peace-pipe ceremony is believed to have begun around 1300 with the Pawnees. Spanish traders found the ceremony among Plains Apaches in 1634, and in 1673 the Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette found the calumet among the Illinois Indians, remarking that they used it “to put an end to Their disputes, to strengthen Their alliances, and to speak to Strangers.” We have no functional equivalent of the calumet these days. And sadly, in our age, there is an admixture of corporate cynicism poured into the recipe of our disputes. Witness Nike, Inc., who couldn’t wait to co-opt the whole sordid anthem drama to sell more shoes and apparel, which is precisely, if you haven’t noticed, the way America works in

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the 21st century. We stoke the fires of division — political, racial, economic — and then someone slaps a brand on all of that discontent for increased market share. And then we call that slickly packaged profiteering “social consciousness.” And maybe it is. Maybe that’s just how it’s done by advanced civilizations. But there are plenty of reasons to doubt the wisdom of it. What troubles this space is the narrative that underwrites Kaepernick’s original protest, which was centered on police violence against minorities. Who knows what it has evolved into now, but the initial narrative rings true for far too many Americans — good people trying to survive with what they have and who firmly believe America is out to get them for the color of their skin, or their socioeconomic circumstances. It’s a mistake to wrap ourselves in the flag and toss those grievances off. Too many people in America firmly believe them to be true and have at least some evidence to support their position. The degree to which it’s true remains debatable, and should be debated in good faith, but we owe it to our countrymen, and ourselves, to listen very closely and conscientiously if we care about resolving the issues.

Which we should care about, because resolving those issues is critical for the health, happiness, and prosperity of our republic. Because our children and our grandchildren will ultimately have to live with the downstream consequences of not paying sufficient attention to the voices of our countrymen when we could have and should have. And maybe that was Kaepernick’s only motive. But he chose an unfortunate way to demonstrate his concern, because the flag and the anthem are sacrosanct in the eyes of many. There are graveyards full of young Americans, all around the world, who gave everything they would ever have so that people they never met could live free from tyranny. They believed in the dream, and it is a vicious trespass to denigrate their memory with the arrogant assumptions and perfect hindsight of a cynic. There are people in our community walking around with shrapnel still in their bodies and scars on their hearts and minds, who fought under the promise embodied by the anthem and the flag, and who sacrificed dearly in the tireless effort to secure

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the ideal republic those totems represent. The flag and anthem remain living symbols of promise, and of the sacrifice required to bring that vision to life. And that’s a very precious thing to go wiping your behind with for sneakers and a T-shirt. If like-minded protestors will only rise for the anthem — or the flag — when there is no further injustice in the United States, they will be on their knees forever. And if flag-wavers don’t meaningfully address the complaints of our countrymen with open hearts and creative ideas, it’s likely ALL of our collective progeny will one day be left sifting through the smashed columns of symbolic buildings and the once-beautiful dream they represented. “What the calumet accomplished was astonishing,” Fenn writes. “In a world of rivalries, uncertainty, and competition, it let strangers, even enemies, mingle peaceably. It forged alliances. It generated trade. It built relationships.” I’ve got plenty of tobacco and a fine pipe. Who has a light?

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we were excited to create an experience that celebrates the many strands of influence on what has become Americana music,” he added. The theme for this year’s festival poster, “A Pickers Paradise,” an original painting by Dennis McGregor, captured the true spirit of the festival. McGregor said, “I wanted to do a tribute to the town that created this wonderful festival.” McGregor wanted to bring out the idyllic sense of a beautiful mountain town. This year’s poster celebrates the Sisters community and environment. More than 50 artists performed during the three-day festival, ranging from The Weather Machine — fronted by Sisters Americana Project alum Slater Smith — to the soulful sounds of Phoebe Hunt & the Gatherers; the powerful folk music of songwriter Dar Williams; Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons with their love for story-telling and

20th century folk songs (see related story, page 5); the honest and lyric-driven music of Anna Tivel. There was something for everyone’s taste. Musicians took the stage with their guitars, saxophones, accordions, and every other imaginable instrument, including didgeridoos. Trevor Green was surrounded by three didgeridoos, five guitars, and an array of percussion instruments. He’s a one-man band, a multiinstrumentalist, and was pure energy as he brought the listener into the haunting mystical realms of his song “Rainbow Medicine,” or to his foot-stomping tune “Let it Go.” He weaved his love of the natural world with his passion for music. This year’s festival was full of fantastic music, free performances, workshops, and songwriters in the round. “SFF hosted more songwriters ‘in the round’ than ever before, with three on Friday night and two Saturday,” Tisdel said. “I think it is an engaging experience to see multiple artists in one setting and then hear the ones that resonate with you throughout the weekend doing their own sets.”

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“In the round” features a group of songwriters in a circle taking turns singing their songs. One writer sings a song and then the next sings a song and so on. The festival offered over a dozen workshops — informal performances with Q & A between songs. Talisk, known for their original and dynamic take on traditional Scottish and Irish tunes, served up a workshop at Sisters Coffee Co. The audience learned that the trio are all from Glasgow. Fiddler Hayley Keenan and band-mate Mohsen Amini, who plays the concertina, met at a music festival and have been performing together for four years. They met guitarist Graeme Armstrong a year ago and now all tour together. Their fans also learned that the name Talisk derives from an area of Scotland. “I really love visiting Talisker Sky, in Scotland, so we just took the ‘er’ off and it became our band’s name,” Keenan said. Folks walking dogs, strolling babies and their entire families, made their way across the Village Green to eat a little or sit a spell in their chair or curl up on a blanket — with or without a wristband to get into a venue. Even without a ticket folks became part of the Sisters community, brought together by the event, enjoying themselves under the warm sunny skies during the day or under the starry skies at night. Kelly Eldridge from Chico, California, was back taking in performances at SFF for the third time. “The venues here are the most amazing festival venues that I’ve ever experienced,” she said. “Some of the performances I’ve seen so far were just stellar. But honestly,

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Ron Artis II was a major hit at the Sisters folk Festival. I don’t go to other festivals anymore because they tend to group people in one small area and the way this festival is laid out is perfect.” Earlier in the week, Sisters High School Auditorium stage came alive with the music of prolific folk festival artists that entertained Sisters High School and Sisters Middle School students during a dual school assembly coordinated by Tisdel on Friday. Talented artists performed at all three Sisters schools throughout the week: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons, James Hill & Anne Janelle, Trevor Green, Kaia Kater, The Accidentals and Phoebe Hunt & the Gatherers. Tisdel said, “These artists will inspire the next

generation of musicians, artists and creative thinkers, it is a phenomenal opportunity and experience to have our young people exposed to world-class musicians.” It was a sneak peek opportunity for Sisters students to listen to successful professional artists that enjoy giving back to the next generation of aspiring performers. “When students can experience this music in their own school, in their school community, it gives them different perspectives on music, art, careers in the music industry and the music itself,” said Kelley Moen, Sisters Folk Festival’s new education program manager. “Sometimes it takes just one inspirational performance to have a lasting, meaningful impact.”

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A boom truck pulled down a set of wires and cables, along with two power poles, on Pine Street south of Cascade Avenue on Friday.

POWER LINES: No citations were issued in the incident Continued from page 1

injury or electrocution. A silver Mini Cooper that was parked along Pine Street facing south was damaged when the power pole on the west side of the street was broken and pulled down by the strained wires. There were no injuries in this incident. Sisters Fire responded and assisted with road closure and scene control until City of Sisters Public Works could bring out barricades

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The park will be decorated with colorful Mexican flags and banners. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and there will be a few picnic tables provided. As an added bonus, free drawings will be held throughout the afternoon for gift certificates and items donated by local Sisters businesses. The fiesta is a celebration of the Cry of Dolores, an historical event that occurred in Mexico in the early morning of September 16, 1810. Secular Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bell in his church and gave the call to arms (pronunciamiento) that triggered the Mexican War of Independence from Spain. The war extended from the Cry of Dolores in 1810, to the entrance of the Army of the Three Guarantees, led by Agustin de Iturbide, to Mexico City on September 27, 1821. September 16 is now celebrated as Mexican Independence Day.

and cones. Affected public utility companies include Central Electric Coop, Bend Broadband and Century Link. South Pine Street between West Cascade/Highway 20 and West Hood Avenue was closed for an extended period of time while the poles and wires were replaced. Three businesses were without power when the service cables from the transformers to the businesses were ripped from either the power pole or the business. No citations were issued and authorities determined that alcohol and drugs did not play any part in this incident.

The fiesta is a C4C event in partnership with the Sistersarea Latino community and Peter Lowes, owner of Ola! restaurants, with the additional financial support from St. Charles Health System, ZoselHarper Realtors, Bill and Zoe Willitts, Hoyt’s Hardware, First Interstate Bank, Blue Burro Imports, Los Agaves, Rancho Viejo, the City of Sisters, Sisters Park & Recreation District and Sisters Folk Festival. The organizers would also like to extend a big thank-you to Suttle Tea. According to Wendy Birnbaum, chairman of the committee, “They are such gems to let us have our meetings and linger.” Committee members include: Fermina Morales, Anna Ortega, Roberto Islas, Gabriela Pena, Jane Paxson, Jodi Winnwalker, Robyn Holdman, Amy Burgstahler, Amy Abramson, Katie Williams, and Tree and Cam Stoddart. The fiesta is the third free community-building event of the summer by C4C and partners, with funding from the Ford Family Foundation. The others were the Rhythm and Song Circle and Footloose in the Fire Hall. For more information visit www.citizens4community. com.

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KNIRK: Rider pays attention to detail in her sport Continued from page 1

Figure 8, another gaming event, as well as in barrels. She hadn’t gone against any of her fellow competitors before and enjoyed the large state fair atmosphere. “I was super excited to go,” she said. “Horses are my passion. I’d watched my sister Brooke get two state championships in volleyball, and I was excited and glad to also get a state championship in something I love.” Knirk’s long-time trainer and 4-H leader, Alicia Lettenmaier, stressed that in 4-H, neither trainers nor parents are allowed to train the horses. The young people do all the work leading up to and during their county and state fairs. So although Knirk’s parents, Julie and Eric, are supportive, it’s Knirk’s efforts that reap the rewards. “One of the big things about Bailey is that she puts in the time on the fundamentals,” said Lettenmaier. “She looks at all the tiny things,

and the biomechanics of what she is doing, and focuses her training on that.” Her competition horse, Winnie, is a 5-year-old quarter horse mare that she’s been working with since January. “I’m finishing her training,” said Knirk, adding that Winnie is a calm and mellow all-around horse who can quietly work cattle, blast around a barrel pattern, and mosey along a trail on a day off. Another fairly recent event in the 4-H repertoire is called Ranch Horse. This year was the first time all Oregon counties produced qualifiers from the county 4-H fairs. The event is made up of six separate elements — Ranchmanship, Horse Skills, Roping, Ranch Horse Pattern, Trail, and Cow Working — making it somewhat unwieldy to fit into the State Fair schedule this year. So the state championship for that event was held last weekend at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond. Knirk and Winnie qualified and came home with a third placing in Ranch Horse Pattern (this involves maneuvering through a set pattern of circles, straight

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Bailey Knirk, 14, is a barrel-racing champion. lines, spins and stops) and a second in Trail (working through a series of obstacles that mimic a day in the life of a ranch horse). Winnie isn’t the only horse that Knirk is training. Flint, a three-year-old quarter horse gelding, has been her project since he was a yearling. “I started him at two, and am planning on him being my rodeo horse through high school and college.” Horses and rodeo are a big part of Knirk’s life. She’s been competing in Peewee

Rodeo for several years and now that she’s in high school, she’s joined the Oregon High School Rodeo Association. That season is just beginning and will continue throughout the fall. Knirk competes in barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping and goat tying on Winnie as she continues Flint’s training. She also plans to join the Sisters High School equestrian (OHSET) team. Wherever she is competing, she’ll be quietly working out the small stuff, with big rewards.

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HOUSING: Teacher rents house from school district Continued from page 3

commute to Sisters and Camp Sherman.” The idea of the district buying a house came up during a visioning process several years ago. “We were digging into reserves quite substantially,” Petke said. The board looked at ways to gain income and save expenses. “Our visioning leader was Jay Wilkins, who’s on the Sisters School Board now. He was really good at guiding us through the process.” The board considered buying a house as “a way to either save some money or draw in new teachers.” They did not move forward with the idea at that time. The visioning process reaffirmed the school’s longheld commitment to outdoor education. Students regularly ski, study at the nearby fish hatchery, and take their studies outside. The school also committed to STEAM, an educational approach using Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to guide student exploration, discussion, and critical thinking. Later, the board sought a new head teacher who could lead both STEAM and outdoor education. An experienced outdoorsman and teacher, Delaney Sharp fit the bill. Yet the Sharp family could not find housing in the tight local market. A house came up for sale near the school, and the board took action. “It was just a no-brainer to buy a house for the head teacher,” Petke said. The Sharps pay rent to the district at fair market value. The housing decision made sense financially, as well as helping the district achieve its larger goals. “Our reserve was sitting there earning hardly any interest,” Petke noted. “We can always sell the house later or rent it to other staff.” Under Sharp’s tenure, Black Butte School is full, with a long waiting list of students hoping to transfer in from Sisters. Sharp’s wife, Jennie, works at the school part-time. They plan for their young children to enroll, too. “This house has allowed us to stay here,” Sharp told The Nugget. “We love living in Camp Sherman and it’s a great house for a family. It’s comfortable and we can make it our own. For us, it was a perfect fit.” Petke said that initially there were some headaches and questions, as housing

negotiations and extra paperwork arose. “Coming up with a landlord-tenant agreement was difficult,” he said. “At this point, everybody is pleased with the decision, pleased with the head teacher and what he’s doing in the community.” Sharp said living nearby makes a big difference. “It means we’re present for community events, we’re around, we’re at the post office, we’re at the local dump, we’re at the store,” he explained. “We get to see people on a regular basis. It’s been way easier for us to integrate into the community because we live right here in Camp Sherman. “I think the school has needed some continuity and stability,” he continued, “and having a teacher that’s staying in the area for the long term— it’s good for the school, good for the students.” Arlo Sharp, age 4, said he likes the house, too: “I like sleeping in my room.”

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and blues music. Hunter and Seamons’ music is a part of the Rhapsody Project, which is an integration of performance and teaching through public events and school workshops. The project is designed to bring together people across generational and cultural divides through music. Seamons said, “Along with the Rhapsody Project instructors Ben Hunter, Tina Dietz and Cameron Armstrong, I work to educate and involve people in American roots culture through classes, residencies, concerts and a scholarship program.” Back in Seattle, Seamons and Hunter teach after-school classes twice a week and

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Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons playing at Sisters Saloon. present workshops under the umbrella of the Rhapsody Project around the country. “We do monthly jam sessions where young people come in and play music together and a monthly concert series where the young people can experience all the

amazing musicians that we are lucky to know,” added Seamons. Audiences walked away from Hunter and Seamons’ performances inspired to learn more of their own history and engage more deeply with their communities.

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CLEAN UP: Effort is a partnership of SPRD, USFS and SOLVE Continued from page 3

Oregon so uniquely beautiful. They annually support nearly 30,000 volunteers in 900 projects throughout the state. SOLVE was founded by Governor Tom McCall and other community leaders in 1969 to address the need for community action in an evergrowing Oregon. Seeley said there are a number of ways people can help on September 29. Form a team and meet at SPRD at 8 a.m. for supplies and routes. As a business, encourage staff to clean up around your property and along roadways. Businesses can also sponsor a team or individual, or donate supplies to the community effort. Schools are asked to encourage students and staff to cleanup the schoolyard and parking lot. On your own, gather friends and family and clean around your neighborhood, or come to SPRD at 8 a.m. for instructions and supplies. Team leaders will be provided with vests and signs. SOLVE is providing enough supplies including gloves, garbage bags, and sharps containers for 100 people. The day will start at 8 a.m. in the SPRD parking lot where supplies will be handed out and locations assigned. SPRD vans will be available to transport workers to areas to be cleaned up or workers can drive themselves. The morning is a family-friendly event with coloring activities and educational materials about “leave no trace” for children. Everyone will return to the SPRD parking lot by noon to provide data, to dump their garbage, and some lucky adults will receive a free entry/ drink package worth $15 from Three Creeks Brewing for

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Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson

The katydid, by golly Katydids are not a common sight here in Central Oregon. There aren’t a lot of deciduous trees (maples, oaks, elms and such) for them to feed and hide on. But, saying that, I’ll bet if you show your 8-yearold the close-up photo of Rebecca Anderson’s specimen and then send that young person out the door and say, “Go go get ’em Frank Buck!” he or she will come back with a katydid. Looking at them through the eye of an entomologist (a person who studies insects) they are in the zoological family, Tettigoniidae, commonly called katydids (in the USA), or long-horned grasshoppers (mostly obsolete term) and bush crickets (in the UK), and there more than 6,400 species known world-wide! They are primarily nocturnal (night moving) in habit, with strident (very noticeable and annoying) mating calls. Many katydids exhibit clever mimicry and even clever camouflage; they can look just like a new, green elm leaf — with legs. So please be sure to equip that young man or lady with a headlight. In this neck-of-the-woods they will not be as flamboyant as the one in Rebecca’s hand. They’ll still be that shape and (perhaps) color, but just not as big. Here’s Rebecca’s account of coming into contact with the prize on her hand: “It was a quiet Friday afternoon and I was out watering our Weigela Fine Wine shrubs, when suddenly, an intensely bright

lime green insect came leaping out of the bush, startling me. Wanting a closer look, I peeked under the Dusty Miller where it had jumped to dry itself. There I found a katydid about two inches long. Thinking Dad would want to see this fantastic find, I tried to catch the captivating creature. It took a few tries; it was quite clever, jumping out of my hands every time. “However, I finally caught the troublesome trickster. The feeling of it in my hand was quite interesting, I was unsure if I liked it very much. Nevertheless, I held on to it for Dad to see. He came out immediately and went to take my picture with it, but not before it made an escape once again. Thankfully, I caught it for the picture. Once taken, I didn’t waste any time putting it down in our Hosta, as I had taken up much of its time. My Friday afternoon was made much more exciting and the katydid it.” Katydids like Rebecca’s range in size from as small as 5mm (here in Central Oregon) to as large as 130mm (down around Medford). The smaller species typically live in drier or more stressful habitats which may lead to their smaller size. They are tree-living insects and are most commonly heard at night, during summer and early fall, but they do get around on the forest floor at times. They can be distinguished from a grasshopper by the length

of their antennae, which exceed their body length. The lifespan of a katydid is about a year, with full adulthood usually developing very late, and it takes two to tango; a male and female. Katydids have either sickle-shaped ovipositors (egg-laying device) which typically lay eggs in dead or living plant matter, or uniform long ovipositors which lay eggs in grass stems. They’re a fearsome-looking apparatus, sort of like a sword. When the eggs hatch, the nymphs (babies) often look like smaller versions of the adults, which is unlike butterflies, moths and such, who go through a process known as metemorphosis. In some species, the nymphs look nothing at all like the adult and rather mimic other species, such as spiders, assassin bugs or even flowers — a process known as incomplete metamorphosis, all to prevent predation. The male gives the love of his life a nuptial gift — part of his mating equipment —and then fight like a bulldog with other males over the honor of who gets to mate with the lady of his dreams first. That isn’t the end of it. After mating the female keeps singing, “Here I am, sweetie,’ and the fighting and mating goes on. But, usually, the first male is the daddy. I’ve saved the best for last — this clever limerick by Kelly Kurt: Loud clicking sounds I wanted to rid?

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Grand daughter, Rebecca Anderson showing off her New York bush katydid (Microcentrum rhombilfoiium). More annoying than my neighbor’s kid? D ro v e m e b a t t y o f course?

’Cause I knew not the source? Tho a large insect named Katy did

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547 W. JEFFERSON AVENUE Enjoy your Sisters Get-Away in this Pine Meadow Village updated/quality condominium, close to downtown, trails, pool and tennis. Luxury details include hardwood and tile floors, Energy Star appliances, quality wood cabinets, stone countertops and much more. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,560 sq.ft. floor plan has 2 living rooms and an office/den that could be your 3rd bedroom. Outdoor paver patio and upstairs deck with mountain views. Double garage with storage and nicely landscaped grounds maintained by the HOA. $389,000. MLS#201803407

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17678 WILT ROAD Secluded 40-acre buildable parcel adjacent to government land. Beautiful old ponderosa pines, juniper and natural groundcover throughout. Great property for RV/camping or build your offthe-grid cabin or dream home. Located within the Metolius Winter Deer Range. Deer, elk and other wildlife abound. Great area for horse trail-riding. Located 10 miles northeast of Sisters via a series of paved, gravel and dirt roads. $225,000. MLS#201609530

OVERLOOKS THE DESCHUTES RIVER This premier building site is perched like an eagle’s nest on the west rim of the Deschutes River Canyon. Beautiful river views and views of Smith Rock, the Ochocos and the southern horizon. Paved access, existing well, utilities and septic available. Property directly fronts the Deschutes River, and BLM lands are nearby offering hiking and/or fishing opportunities. $295,000. MLS#201506294

16950 GREEN DRAKE COURT Best-priced homesite in award-winning Aspen lakes. Fronts 18th Fairway on dead-end cul-desac. Privacy and quiet. Beautiful (fairly level topo) pine-treed spot to build your new home even if you’re not a golfer! Where else can you find an acre, beautiful homes/neighbors, superior climate to other courses, gated community w/trails to walk your dog and affordable homeowner dues. Don’t miss clubhouse & walk to restaurant. Sisters is the jewel of Central Oregon. Come visit and see for yourself! Septic feasibility evaluation standard. This parcel offers a fun building project for lucky buyer.$224,900. MLS #201806441

THE SIZE WILL SURPRISE YOU! Spacious single-level on .69 acres w/USFS out the back & common area on 2 sides. This 1,921 sq. ft. home was custom built with an eye toward quality. Hardwood-fl oored entry to a huge living room. Kitchen w/breakfast bar, oak cabinets, appliance garage & built-in desk. The master includes a private bath with redwood paneled ceiling & soaking tub. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with an oversized garage. Easy access to the community pool, rec center & tennis courts for your enjoyment. $389,000. MLS#201803364 343 W. ADAMS AVE. Development opportunity for new construction. 120’ x 114’. Good location in NW portion of Sisters. Located in area with mix of professional, service, and medical. $289,000. MLS#201802939

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