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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Hwy. 20 logging operation gets underway Four vie for two seats on Sisters School Board

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

The roar of chainsaws split the chilly morning air in Sisters on Monday, April 29, as the long-awaited Highway 20 hazard tree logging project got underway. Towering ponderosa pines, brown and brittle, wavered then came crashing to the ground along the roadway, one after another after another. The project, expected to be completed May 22, will ultimately remove 2,100 trees — mostly ponderosa pines — that were killed due to the application of an herbicide along the highway. Sisters Ranger District Project Manager Steve Orange described some challenges as loggers started work close to the edge of Sisters. There was a high concentration of trees to be cut, and traffic control managers tried See TREES on page 32

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

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The falling of 2,100 trees is underway on the Highway 20 corridor. Work is expected to be completed by May 22.

Four candidates are contending for the two open seats on the Sisters School Board. Current board members Stephen King and Jeff Smith are facing off in a contest for Position 3, while former board member Don Hedrick and local resident and volunteer Mandee Seeley are running for Position 4. In the Position 3 race, King left his incumbent position to run against Smith. King told The Nugget that he See CANDIDATES on page 37

Planting for the future in Sisters Forest Service sells 18-acre parcel in Sisters By Sue Stafford Correspondent

An 18.11-acre parcel of Forest Service land located at Highway and West Barclay Drive in Sisters has been sold. Compass Commercial Real Estate Services announced the sale on Monday, April 29. Brokers Robert Raimondi, CCIM and Graham Dent represented the Forest Service, and principal broker Bruce Churchill represented the buyer, Three Sisters Holdings, LLC in the transaction valued at $1.5 million. The property is one of three parcels of the Forest Service’s approximately 80-acre administrative site, located along Pine Street in Sisters. The two remaining

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parcels consist of 14.61 and 47.06 acres, and those parcels remain available for sale. The Forest Service will use the funding from this sale and the sale of the other two parcels to build more accessible and energy-efficient facilities. The agency has long had plans to build a new headquarters facility in Sisters. “This sale moves us forward toward our goal of providing better services for visitors and improving employee safety while reducing our operating costs,” said John Allen, forest supervisor, Deschutes National Forest. See LAND SALE on page 38

Under a cloudless blue sky and tender spring sun, 10 middle school leadership students, all seventh-grade girls, put their backs into planting four deciduous trees in Fir Street Park in celebration of Arbor Day on April 26. Accompanied by leadership teacher Becky Aylor, the girls walked from the middle school to the park and back. Sisters Mayor Chuck Ryan greeted them and read the Arbor Day proclamation prior to the girls picking up their shovels and getting to work. Four trees from the City’s own nursery were chosen to replace a pine tree that had to be removed. As the trees grow, they will provide a bit of shade and some screening

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Sisters Middle School students celebrated the planting of four deciduous trees in town, assisted by the City of Sisters Public Works Department. of the alley that runs between the park and the Sinclair gas station. After digging the holes, with the help of public works staff the girls planted two crabapple trees, one linden

tree, and one serviceberry. The trees will provide springtime blossoms, and leaves that will provide some fall color. See ARBOR DAY on page 19

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Announcements................12 Obituaries ....................... 16 Mother’s Day Gifts ...... 26-27 Classifieds..................34-36 Meetings ........................... 3 Entertainment ..................13 Home & Garden ............17-24 Crossword ....................... 33 Real Estate ................. 37-40

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Sisters Country needs action By T. Lee Brown Columnist

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: I just wanted to write in regards to the wilderness permit system the Forest Service wants to use for trails in 2020. This is absolutely not acceptable that our local forests are being turned into a bureaucratic moneymaking scheme. Trails should always be free, and if permits are necessary to limit the amount of visitors, those should be free as well. We are seeing a very blatant lie taking place right before our eyes. The lie is: that these permits are meant to protect the forest and to help maintain the health of the trails and general area. If that was truly the intention of this permit system, there would be no fee. But it is very obvious to me that the intention is actually money-related rather than one of higher merit like what is being claimed. This is very saddening and angering to me because I deeply care about this land and this

forest with all of my heart. It also disturbs me to see the Forest Service deciding to merely limit the amount of visitors to a trail rather than doing their actual job, which would include servicing the trails and maintaining them. Will these trails even need to be serviced at all when hardly anyone is using them? And what about all of the residents who live here? How is that fair for us and how is limited access to a forest helping us all to be more environmentally conscious? Humanity, more than ever, needs a greater connection to nature right now, not further isolation. It’s one of the biggest things that can help us to restore balance within ourselves and ultimately the entire planet. Andrew Roe

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Spring springs fast in Sisters Country. One day we’re dodging dirty berms leftover from snowplows. Next day, sand lilies stretch out their tender petals. Manzanitas roll out tiny pink blooms. In my mailbox arrives another sign of spring: the voters pamphlet. I leaf through the local positions up for election. It’s mostly guys I don’t know, running for positions I’m clueless about, in parts of the county I rarely visit. Some provide only a few noncommittal words about themselves. I don’t get a sense of their passion or values. I sure don’t know whether they can listen to everyday people and take action on our behalf. Many didn’t send in a photo. I don’t even know whether their eyes light up when they smile. Then I see a smiling face and perk right up. It’s Mandee! Mandee Seeley, familiar to most of us who frequent Sisters Park and Recreation District. She’s running for Sisters School Board. At SPRD, Mandee makes people feel welcome in a solid, honest way. Her grin is a real one — infectious and fun. Mandee knows how to listen. She really hears what customers and other community members say. If an issue comes up that she’s not informed about, Mandee is on it fast. She’s always reading, always researching. Then comes the important part: Mandee takes action. Ever notice the trash piling up in our beautiful town and surrounding woods? I often pick it up, grumbling all the way. “Someone should hold a big cleanup event!” I’ve declared to the ponderosas more than once. Well, someone finally did. That someone is Mandee Seeley. Community Cleanup Day now goes on twice annually through SPRD. Over 4,000 pounds of trash got picked up by citizens in the last year, thanks to Mandee’s organizing work.

Ever think it was mighty strange of SPRD to sell unhealthy snacks and soda pop in their vending machines? I sure did. Most of SPRD’s programming gets people moving, improving the community’s health. Yet here they were, selling addictive junk food right next to a high school. Didn’t seem right to me. Guess it didn’t seem right to Mandee Seeley, either. “As an advocate for healthy lifestyles, she has always been concerned about the District maintaining soda and snack machines that were frequented by students,” SPRD’s Interim Director Courtney Snead told me. Those vending machines are gone now. “Mandee is a staunch advocate of healthy living,” Snead said, “and SPRD patrons and staff are benefiting from her influence.” For our kids and our whole community, Sisters Country needs action. Not just people with long resumes chatting about their past accomplishments. Not just a committee to commission a survey to inform the visioning of a strategic document. That work is useful. Mandee sat on the Vision Action Team for Sisters Horizons; I reckon she sees the value. But we also need plain ol’ action. We’ll get it from Mandee Seeley. As a Sisters School District Director, she’ll help kids of all income levels and backgrounds. She is a hands-on, active, working mom who understands the challenges faced by today’s families. “With a focus on nature, wellness, and more studentled and interactive learning opportunities, I believe we can do better for every kid in our district,” Mandee says in her statement. I hope you’ll stop to enjoy the sand lilies this spring. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read the voters pamphlet. And I hope you’ll join me in voting for Mandee Seeley. Note: These statements reflect my own opinion. Mandee Seeley has no idea I’m writing this.

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Pine Meadow Ranch hosts Creative Round-Up Pine Meadow Ranch will present Creative Round-Up at Fika Sisters Coffeehouse, featuring two current artists in residence on Tuesday, May 14 at 3 p.m. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse is located at 201 E. Sun Ranch Dr. on the edge of the Sisters Industrial Park. Artists Bean Gilsdorf and Diane Jacobs will present current works in progress, talk about their creative practices and answer questions about their work and residency experience at Pine Meadow Ranch. “We are excited to share with the community for the

first time the diversity and depth of practice that the artists possess who are in residence at Pine Meadow Ranch,” said founder Kathy Deggendorfer. Bean Gilsdorf is a writer and visual artist based in Portland. She is currently working on an essay about a falconry seminar she completed last year, and the discipline’s connection to vision, ecology, behavior, and historic preservation. Diane Jacobs is a visual artist, also from Portland, who See CREATIVE on page 31

Neuroscience asks: Is your mind your own? From the second of your birth to this very moment, your brain has been rewiring its connections, based on what you see and hear, smell, taste and touch. Human brains are basically the same in their general organization and distribution of their 100 billion nerve cells. But at the microscopic level – varying on the strength of 1,000 trillion individual connections prompted by sensory input – each of us is unique. And thus, says Dr. Bob Collins, each brain builds a “mind” as individual as it is

subjective. In the last two decades, neuroscientists have actually found where and how the brain uses consciousness to create the mind you call your own. Dr. Collins will speak at The Belfry on Tuesday, May 7, for the final lecture in the 2018-19 Frontiers in Science series, sponsored by the Sisters Science Club. “The details are disturbing,” Dr. Collins says. “By the end of this lecture, you will be in a state of agitated denial See SCIENCE on page 39

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Samra Spear and Joelle Asson drying their batik fabrics as part of a recent IEE excursion to Whychus Creek.

The art and science of watersheds By Jim Anderson Correspondent

The students of Sisters are on a quest to learn more about our local waters with the help of Kolleen Miller, education director of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, and her fellow educators. Water development projects are the backbone of agriculture in Sisters Country, and it’s vital that students understand the mechanics and biology of water in our lives. Within the high school’s tool box of learning there is a host of educational resources that every one of the students has access to. Last Monday, one of those educational tool

boxes popped open again: The Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition (I.E.E.), led by science teacher Samra Spear. It’s a course composed of a group of community learners working together to provide students with a balanced, indepth understanding of the world around them. Spear and her Outlaw IEE students climbed on their bikes and rode off to the banks of Whychus Creek on the Pine Meadow Ranch property, where they were met by a team of education volunteers. Kolleen Miller and her team have been working with the Sisters Outlaws IEE program for several years, opening the doors to natural

resource conservation and learning together to make it a project that not only meets educational goals but also provides artful windows in the future for the students. She has been working with the foundation and high school students of the area since 1996, and she has seen the goals of her job come to life: “I have been working with students along rivers and streams for 17 years. My belief in the importance of connecting kids to nature is just as strong today as it was on the very first day I walked along a stream with 6-yearolds up in Alaska. Whether six or 16, all students benefit from spending time in nature. See WHYCHUS on page 30

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. 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, noon, 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 Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846.

Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Sisters Caregiver Support Group ages welcome. 541-771-2211. 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-771-3258. Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to community room. 541-923-1632. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Military Parents of Sisters Meetings of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. are held quarterly; please call for details. Location information: 541-549-1193. 541-388-9013. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. Sisters Parent Teacher Community SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. Saloon. 541-480-5994. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group District. 541-549-2091. 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Community Sisters Family Aglow Lighthouse Church. 907-687-8101 or 541-668-6599. 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. community room. 541-549-6157.

Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. 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 School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002. Sisters Middle School Parent Collaboration Team 1st Tuesday, 2 p.m., SMS. 541-610-9513.

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 1st & 3rd 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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Toast The Trails with Sisters Trails Alliance The Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) invites the Sisters community to join in a Toast The Trails (TTT) event at Cascade Street Distillery’s tasting room on Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cascade Street Distillery and Blazin Saddles Cycle N Style are partnering with STA to host the event, where participants can sample locally produced liquor and support an organization that keeps Sisters trails in tip-top shape for hiking, biking or horseback riding. Distillery owners and siblings, Nick and Katie Beasley, pride themselves on creating handcrafted spirits, made with the purest water and locally sourced ingredients. TTT events are sponsored by Blazin Saddles Cycle N Style, known for friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff and a commitment to promoting cycling in the Sisters community. STA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people and communities to each other and their natural surroundings. The organization maintains the Peterson Ridge Trail System, produces a free trails map, hosts an annual speaker series (see related story, page 11), and supports trail-related activities, advocacy and events throughout the year. STA relies on memberships, donations and Toast The Trails fundraising events to support its work. Tickets for the event are $10 and include either a pair of mini cocktails or a sample flight, accompanied by light hors d’oeuvres. For tickets or information about Sisters Trails Alliance, visit www.sisterstrails.org.

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Track standouts honored for contributions state with a mark of 20-feet 7.75-inches. He is a team leader and valued member of the squad. Meaghan Greaney has anchored the girls throwing events for the last four years. She has improved greatly this year and is currently one of the top discus and javelin throwers in the conference. Meaghan also serves as a senior captain, often coaching younger high school and middle school throwers. She was recently named one of the senior class’ valedictorians, which is doubly impressive considering that she has also been a multi-sport athlete for the past four years. “She will be greatly missed next year!” said Coach Jeff Larson. As a transfer senior to Sisters High from an international school, Ben Johnson has made the most of his one and only season as a track LDOCK athlete for the Outlaws. As BA Y RR JE PHOTO BY

The Outlaws Athletes of the Month are both outstanding track athletes. Ben Johnson is a senior sprinter. He is one of the top sprinters in the state and has won the 100-meter dash at La Pine Invitational and the Meet of Champions. He is also a member of the Outlaws 4x100meter relay team, which is ranked in the top 5 in the state and is one of the top 10 long jumpers in the

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of this week he ranks among the top 100-meter runners in the 4A ranks and has helped form the 4x100 meter relay team into one of the tops in the state as well. He continues to improve in the long jump, where he is also ranked in the top 10 with a best of 20 feet 7.25 inches. His personality and demeanor make him a pleasure to coach and a valued teammate.

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Girls lacrosse posts convincing wins By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws trounced Crescent Valley 13-2 on Friday, April 26, and a day later clobbered South Eugene 17-6. Ellie Cook started the scoring for Sisters on Friday’s game against Crescent Valley when she drove into the eight and took a high shot that sailed into the right side of the net for the unassisted goal. Pearl Gregg scored a big goal in the first half, when Mary Root transitioned the ball to Skylar Wilkins in the midfield. Wilkins passed to Pearl Gregg outside of the 12 where Gregg was all alone and scored with a high left shot into the net. The Outlaws were up 8-1 at the half. They held possession for seven minutes in an effort to slow down the scoring on their end, but were still on top 8-1 at the half. In the second half, Maddie Symonds scored for the Outlaws. Symonds usually plays defense, but has shown interest and skill at the attack position, and proved she can play up front. Her goal came when she received a pass from Ellie Cook, drove, and

scored from inside the eight. Coach Shelby Wilcox told The Nugget that one play in particular stood out in the Outlaws’ win. Sylar Wilkins had the ball behind the goal, passed to Sophia Bianchi, who was wide open in the eight and took a quick-stick bounce shot between the goalies’ legs for the score. Kaylee Huber scored Sisters’ final goal of the contest to seal the win. The Outlaws had beautiful midfield transition from their defense to attack throughout the game. Coach Shelby Wilcox told The Nugget that the Outlaws’ ball movement has grown tremendously since their first game of the season. Ellie Cook, Kaylee Huber, Mary Root, and Pearl Gregg each scored two goals in the win. Root also had six draw controls, nine ground balls and four caused turnovers in the contest. Olivia Hougham and Maddie Symonds also contributed in the ground ball effort, with four each. A day later against South Eugene the Outlaws scored on their first possession with a goal from Root, and quickly got on the scoreboard. Cook also had a nice goal when

she wrapped the crease and beat off defenders for a low shot inside the eight. Sisters scored five more goals and held a 7-3 lead at the half. The scoring spree continued throughout the second half. One goal came when Skylar Wilkins assisted Faith Hougham, who fought off three defenders and scored inside the eight, and the most exciting goal according to Wilcox came when Wilkins had a ground ball pick-up, and wrapped the crease for a shovel shot. Sisters scored six goals in the final half and won by 10. Wilkins said, “This was an outstanding game for the Outlaws’ defense. This was the most cohesive I have seen our defensive end play. They worked as one beautiful unit. Across the board we really stepped up our transitions from defense to the attacking end, as well as our ability to check. This was a great game all around, and a fun game to watch.” Wilcox noted the defensive play of Josie Aylor and Piper Adelt. “Josie really led the defense to be what it was in this game, cohesive and strong,” said Wilcox. “Piper,

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Senior leader Ellie Cook moves the ball for the Outlaws in lacrosse action. a first-time goalie, really held her own. She had very strong instincts and has picked it up very well.” Root led the squad with six goals, and Ellie Cook followed with four. Sydney Head had an overall great game, with two goals, seven draw controls, and seven ground balls. Skylar Wilkins scored two goals, and Kaylee Huber, Pearl Gregg and Faith Hougham added one goal each. Olivia Hougham contributed four draw controls, seven ground balls, and four caused turnovers. The Outlaws are currently 2-1 in league and 6-1 overall, and are ranked No. 10 out of

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Boys tennis rolls past Estacada

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By Rongi Yost

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The boys tennis squad posted an easy 7-1 win at home over Estacada on Thursday, April 25. The victory pushed the Outlaws to a 6-1 league record, and 10-2 overall. If the Outlaws tally a win on Monday against Madras, they will end in a three-way tie for first place with Cascade and Philomath. Seniors Jed Kizziar and Isaiah Chapen had the best match of the day in the No. 1 doubles match. The combo defeated Gabriel Martinez and Carson Eaton 6-4, 6-4. Since combining as a team, Kizziar and Chapen are 4-0. Jed and Isaiah were down 1-4 in the second set, but came back strong and won five consecutive games to take the match in straight sets. Both the seniors served the ball well. Coach Carl Click told The Nugget that Kizziar has developed a hard first serve that wins a lot of points when he gets it in. Chapen was consistent, and kept the ball in play from the baseline, and Jed put away any mistakes from their opponents. Kizziar said, “We finally figured out how to play doubles together. We combined our different styles of play, and we both had a lot of power and consistency on our serves, which led to points. Chapen added, “This was the first match where we both played to each other’s strengths. I did what I needed to do to set Jed up, and he did the same for me.” Juniors Eli Gurney and Brogan Petterson have won three consecutive league matches since their move to the No. 2 doubles spot. The duo beat Jon Junker and Raymond Garcia 6-1, 6-1. Both players have improved their serves, and they are controlling points instead of fighting to stay alive. Click is hoping these improvements will pay off with wins in the district tournament. George Bates and Drew

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Elijah Gurney goes after a shot in Outlaws tennis action. Collins-Burke moved up to the No. 3 doubles spot, and posted their seventh win of the season with a 6-1, 6-0, victory over James Rich and Grant Wagner. Nate Weber dominated play at No.1 singles with a 6-0, 6-0, win over Cody Syring. Weber has won nine singles matches, and this was his first without giving up a game. Of his win, Weber said, “I was focused and consistent with my strokes. Instead of trying to kill it and win the point with one stroke, I was patient.” Keaton Green (No. 2 singles) defeated Carson

Beguelin 6-0, 6-1, in his eighth and most decisive win of the season. “Keaton pounded the ball deep to the opponent’s backhand, and then came to the net for an easy put-away to the wide side,” said Click. “Tennis art; it happened over and over again.” Colton Seymour (No. 3 singles) beat Gabriel Miller 6-1, 6-1, and Aspen Geisen (No. 4 singles) defeated Grant Richards 6-3, 6-4. The Outlaws were to play in their final dual match of the season on Monday, April 29, They will play at Madras in the first round of Districts on Thursday, May 2.

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After wintering in South and Central America, our feathered friends are returning to breed and raise a new generation. High amongst the pines, firs, and hemlocks, a small warbler displaying vivid colors will be singing, eating, and maintaining its breeding territory: The hermit warbler (Setophaga occidentalis) is a unique bird occurring only in the Pacific Northwest, Northern California and Nevada. The hermit warbler forages mainly in the canopy of tall trees, sometimes 200 feet above ground. Males often forage higher than females. Nests are 20 to 40 feet up in an evergreen tree and constructed with pine needles, twigs, lichens and lined with soft bark and animal hair. The female builds the nest and lays 4 to 5 creamy brown flecked eggs which

are incubated for 12 days and leave the nest in 8 to 10 days. The nestlings are fed caterpillars, spiders, and insects. They hybridize with the Townsend’s warbler where their ranges overlap in Oregon and Washington. An assembly of hermit warblers is known as a “seclusion.” To see more images of the hermit warbler, visit http://abird singsbecauseithasasong.com/ recent-journeys.

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Girls tennis packs in three matches By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The girls tennis team packed in three matches this past week. They started with a 7-1 loss to Cascade on Monday, April 22, and came back to post a 6-2 win over Corbett two days later. On Thursday, they traveled to Estacada and defeated the Rangers 8-0. Monday’s match against Cascade was a makeup match. The Outlaws’ lone win was at No. 3 doubles, where Mattie Mynatt and Alexa Asson had their best match of the season. The duo stepped up with aggressive net play and good ball placements on their shots to post the 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Bailey Pederson and Natalie Federico. Sisters posted a 6-2 win over Corbett, who only had six varsity players in attendance. The Outlaws took most of the matches via forfeit, but did get a nice win at No. 1 doubles. Kendra Sitz and Hallie Schwartz beat Emily Rhuman and Bella Dentler 6-0, 6-0. Kendra and Hallie are both playing strong, and hope to do well at Districts next week. On Thursday, Estacada was in a similar situation with just a few players able to compete. It was a short match, and the Outlaws recorded an easy win. Ramsey Schar (No. 1 singles) posted a perfect 6-0, 6-0, win over Lizabeth Garcia. Coach Alan VonStein told The Nugget that Ramsey is continuing to develop her dynamic play and is working on being more aggressive at the net and at hitting volley shots. Of her match, Ramsey said, “I had a lot of power in my serves, and got lots of points off first serves. I was able to come up to the net, and I hit overhands to open spaces and got points there, too.” Holly Wertz (No. 2) hit fabulous ground strokes and

serves, and dominated play in her 6-1, 6-1, win over Noemi Castrejon. Hannah Ezell (No. 3) and Emma Horner (No. 4) won their pro-sets, 8-0, 8-3, respectively. Both players have proved they are able to play at doubles and also in the singles slot. Kendra Sitz and Hallie Schwartz (No. 1 doubles) played a close first set against Cindy Ucan and Jocelyn Cortez and took it to a 6-6 tie, before winning 7-2 in the tiebreak. The combo dominated the second set and won 6-1. Both girls are very athletic, and work well at covering the court. VonStein told The Nugget he’s looking forward to seeing how far the pair will go at the District Tournament. Molly Winter and Lauren Fitzke played together for the first time, and posted a 6-4, 6-3, win over Marissa Clements and Victoria Marcs. Sisters won at No. 3 and No. 4 doubles via forfeit. VonStein commented on his team and the upcoming district tournament. “We have had some recent challenges with injury, and losing some players who did not make class grades,” said VonStein. “That being said, the other girls have stepped up tremendously to fill those roles. All the girls are making good progress in their game strategy. As we approach Districts I am optimistic that the kids will shine and play their hearts out. This is a very nice group of young women of whom I am proud and honored to be affiliated. They represent the mantra ‘Outlaws Together.’” The Outlaws were to play at home on Monday, April 29, in their final league match of the season against Madras. The first round of Districts will be Thursday, May 2, at Estacada, and the second round will be held on Monday, May 6, at Black Butte Ranch.

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New owners re-open Antler Arts By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

Jaimi Warren and her husband, James, residents of Alfalfa, took over the reins as the new proprietors of Antler Arts, a mainstay in Sisters since 1995, just days before the well-loved store was to close permanently. “When my cousin told me that my favorite store was going out of business, we stopped by their huge blowout sale because we wanted a piece of history to take home,” said Warren. “My mom suggested that I offer to buy the inventory and keep the store open. I looked over at Antler Arts owner, Sharon Gladden, and she looked at me, we talked, and it happened. It’s been a dream of ours to make a sustainable living with a store like this.” Warren, who previously owned a tanning salon on Wall Street for 16 years, grew up in Bend as a fifth-generation Central Oregonian. “My family has a long history in this area, and we still have the wagon wheels that my great-great grandparents used to travel over the Oregon Trail,” she said. For years, Warren and her husband drove to Sisters every Sunday after church to browse Antler Arts. “I’ve always come to Sisters to get away from it all, the town has a slower pace that I enjoy,” Warren told The Nugget. “And that store was always like Disneyland for me.” Warren grew up being the kid that had a passion for rocks, like the kind you’d find on display for sale in Antler Arts. Warren noted, “My dad, Buck Jenkins, was a rockhound, and Oregon has the best thundereggs and petrified wood. That’s what brought my dad here.” At one point in time during the 1960s and ’70s Jenkins and his partner owned the largest petrified wood and geode collection on the western side of the U.S. Warren said, “I remember growing up with my dad’s rock cutters, polishers and turners. It was like being a kid at Christmas, because you never knew what you’d see inside a geode after he would saw it apart.” A thunderegg may be referred to as a geode if it has a hollow inside. Warren’s dad introduced her to Antler Arts decades ago, and over time Warren got to know the Gladdens. She added, “Their son Josh and son-in-law Ralle Johnson managed the store

since the owners traveled a lot. And for the last 10 years it was Ralle. We would come to the store, visit and chat.” One of the things that attracted Warren to the unique store is its diversification. There are “one-of- a-kind” finds; everything from a $1 purchase up to a stunning handcrafted elk chandelier. “I love the décor in the store; they had put a lot of hard work into the building to give it the right rustic look, so that when you walk in, you feel like you’re walking back into time like in an old Western town,” Warren said. “And we’re not taking any of that away. What we’ve done is given the store a bit of a facelift. New carpeting etc. We took everything out and we sanded, stained and polished.” Warren said that the charm of Antler Arts in Sisters is that the locals love it, too. “The inventory changes on a weekly basis and we believe in recycle, repurpose and reuse. So if we find something at an estate sale that we think somebody would love, we grab it up.” The Warrens focus on Oregon-made items for the store. They feature handcrafted items primarily from

Central Oregon. She noted that they will be selling their own items but will also have artifacts on consignment. “We have two artisans that have been creating antler art for over 40 years, and everything will be integrated into one big store.” Wa r r e n a d d e d , “ F o r the last three years I’ve researched my family from North Dakota and found out we originated from the Lakota Sioux Blackfoot tribe.” (Blackfoot Sioux is a division of the Lakota people, distinct from the Blackfeet Nation). The Warrens have an entire area that will have handmade authentic Native American crafts. Antler Arts will be a blend of the old Western and native American. Jaimi is also an artist and crafts dreamcatchers, and will be creating dreamcatchers for sale in their store. She will also be displaying her father’s favorite piece, an amethyst geode, and will have petrified wood and geodes for sale. “I am so blessed with our relationship with the owners, they have given us all their inventory and have paved the way for us,” said Warren. “They have been so

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Habitat breaks ground on two homes More than 50 youth from Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild and the Sisters High School construction class will help with Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s next two homes. Last week, the future Habitat homeowners celebrated the beginning of the building process by breaking ground at the homesites in the Village Meadows neighborhood. The Likens family will be working alongside the Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild crew. YouthBuild Program Director Kara Johnson told the crowd that 40 youth will be in the program throughout the summer and many will be working on the house at the Village Meadows neighborhood.

She introduced Construction Lead Joey Scotten who will work with the students and Habitat’s Construction Manager Darleene Snider. The YouthBuild students have been spending the past two months in a construction class earning their NCCER Certificate and will be out at the job site this month. This home will be the third home to be built in partnership with the two organizations. Heart of Oregon Corps is a nonprofit organization invested in inspiring and empowering change in the lives of Central Oregon youth through jobs, education, and stewardship. Their programming creates pathways out of poverty while stimulating regional economic growth.

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They apply a “work-earnlearn” model that invests in local young people, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds, to prepare them for the workforce and to encourage their self-sufficiency. The YouthBuild students won’t be the only ones working on a Habitat house this spring. Sisters High School’s construction students will build the walls of the home for the Palmer family. They will be under the direction of Construction Teacher Tony Cosby. Once the walls are built, they will raise the walls with the family. Several of Cosby’s students attended the groundbreaking event and shared how much they enjoy the construction class and their teacher. “This is really a fun student project,” Cosby told the crowd. “It’s great that they get a connection to the community and Habitat for Humanity.” For the past seven years, Cosby’s students have built walls for Habitat homes. “The process of becoming a homeowner can sometimes take up to two years,” Sisters Habitat’s Executive Director Sharlene Weed said. “Families go through an application process and once selected earn sweat equity hours by volunteering at the Thrift Store, ReStore or construction site.” Once groundbreaking happens they are able to work alongside the construction

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Sophia Bianchi Sisters High School April 2019 Student of the Month Sophia Bianchi works hard for her accomplishments in the classroom and on the playing field — and to help others succeed. “I’ve always felt a need or a want to help others,” she says. “People are happier when they succeed, so it’s nice to help people have that feeling of doing well.” Bianchi is a three-sport athlete: soccer; basketball; and lacrosse. She’s treasurer of Key Club and a member of the Unity Club, which promotes tolerance and inclusiveness at school. She’s also involved in yearbook. That’s all in addition to taking rigorous academic classes. She says that all of her efforts create “the feeling of accomplishing something with a team” — a feeling she greatly values. She appreciates the wide range of opportunities she has had since moving to Sisters in fifth grade. Sophia plans to attend the University of Washington to study environmental science with an eye

toward contributing to a cleaner, greener planet. “Sophia is without a doubt one of best leaders at SHS. She is extremely positive, hardworking, a champion for all of our students, and leads by example. She has had a big impact on our culture here at SHS in both athletics and in the classroom, and has been a fantastic role model for all!” — Gary Thorson “Sophia Bianchi approaches life with a positive, can-do attitude. She leads by example, embracing challenging tasks and engaging her classmates in solving problems. Her kindness, warm smile and humility make others feel welcome and included. She sees value in other people, willingly working with a team. It has been such a pleasure to know Sophia.” — Rima Givot “Sophia has such a big heart and steady, in-it-for-the-long-haul work ethic; she is a gift to any endeavor she gives her time and energy to. She is a servant leader with a positive,

determined spirit that makes those around her better.” — Jami Lyn Weber “Sophia is a great example of an Outlaw! She has been stellar in each of my art classes she has taken, and I’ve especially loved seeing her style and creativity come out in her jewelry studies. Her work and thought process is thoughtful and deep; and even better, she is kind and considerate in everything she does. Congratulations Sophia!” — Bethany Gunnarson “Sophia is truly a gem. I think of the quote, ‘It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed,’ by Harvey Firestone. Whether it be on the basketball court, in the classroom, in the halls, or on social media, this young lady makes others better. In every situation, she strives to be engaged in the moment and to positively influence. A true team player, she selflessly gives of herself. I am proud of Sophia and will greatly miss her around here after she graduates.” — Samra Spear

“Sophia is such an awesome human being. She is also an extraordinary student. Sophia enjoys learning and thinking about challenging things. She maintains a happy attitude no matter what and adds value to every group she participates with. We are so fortunate to have Sophia at our school. I will miss her so much when she graduates this year.” — Daniel O’Neill

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Popular trail writer to make Sisters encore By Craig F. Eisenbeis Correspondent

Popular trail writer William L. “Bill” Sullivan will be speaking at The Bjarne Holm Speaker Series, which is sponsored by the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA). His appearance will mark the series’ first-ever “encore” performance. Perhaps the Northwest’s best-known trail writer, Sullivan will be speaking in Sisters next week. His appearance last year was so well received that he was asked to return for yet another trail update; and, with all the local changes taking place, an update is definitely in order. For many years, Sullivan has been a principal source for trail and hiking information in our area. He is the author of 22 books, including the updated “100 Hikes” series. His “100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades” is considered by many to be the hiking bible for Sisters Country, and it has been fully updated for this year. His presentation will highlight recent changes and additions to local hiking options, as well as anticipated restrictions to wilderness hiking opportunities due to be implemented next year. The program will include a slide show featuring the exceptional photography for which his presentations have become known. The event is being co-sponsored by Paulina Springs Books. Over the last five years, STA has sponsored a series of public talks focused on local outdoor recreation

and natural-resource issues. The Bjarne Holm Speaker Series was launched by the late Bjarne Holm, for whom STA 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 the natural world. Regarding the upcoming event, Catherine Hayden, STA’s current board chair, said, “It’s such a treat to have Bill return to the speaker series. His presentations are wonderful, and I look forward to hearing this one.” Very familiar with the Sisters area, Sullivan has hiked Sisters Country since the early 1960s, as well as cross-country skied the area in winter. He has made it a point to personally hike every trail, so his writing relies on his personal experience. Further, he updates the book every year and rehikes the trails on a regular basis. Many of Sullivan’s fans no doubt envy his job, but it’s not always what it seems. “Hiking for a living is a tougher job than most people imagine,” he says. “Actually, it wouldn’t be that hard if I just published a book and walked away without looking back. Some authors do that. But I print updated versions of my Central Oregon guidebook every single year. I even offer a free book to anyone who finds a correction I haven’t yet posted on my website’s ‘Trail Updates’ page at www.oregonhiking. com.” His newest Central Oregon update brought with

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it some especially challenging work. “This past year,” he said. “with all the fires and the upcoming permit changes, I basically had to rewrite the book for trails near Sisters. So I’ve published a new edition with a new cover and lots of new hikes. Two summers of wildfire burned nearly two dozen trails. Nineteen of the most heavily used paths are likely to be impacted by limited-entry permits in 2020.” Still, he thought those challenges brought with them some new opportunities. “I set out to look for new trails — or overlooked trails — that did not burn and are not plagued with overcrowding. And guess what? I found some terrific gems not far from Sisters. In sharing what I’ve found, my goal is to entice people to explore some new places. The best way to walk lightly on the land is to leave the crowds behind. Let me help you find some new hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades!” Donna Timmerman, a former STA Board member and current Bjarne Holm Speaker Series Committee member, said, “I have attended four of Bill’s presentations and always enjoy his insights and updated trail information. He’s an excellent speaker and makes his already interesting topics more personalized. He gives you the low-down on current maintenance of the trails systems so you can plan your hikes better, too. We’re

very fortunate to have him present his Central Oregon slide show here in Sisters.” Sue Tank is the manager of Paulina Springs Books and is quite pleased to be co-hosting Sullivan’s upcoming visit. “His talks are something we look forward to,” she said. “We really like Bill and are looking forward to his talk and slide show presentation. He will talk about new hikes in the area, and that will be reflected in this new updated edition of 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades.” Through sponsorship of these free public presentations, STA is working to promote outdoor public recreation and education in Sisters Country. This next event will be held on Thursday, May 9, 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. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Donations to help offset expenses are appreciated;

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Bill Sullivan will be speaking next week in Sisters. a $5 amount is suggested. Donors will be eligible to win raffle prizes donated by REI. Sullivan’s featured books will also be available at a 10 percent discounted price, and there will be a drawing for a free book. For information about STA or performing volunteer work on trails or other outdoor-related projects, contact the organization at 541-719-8822. Additional information can also be found on their website at https://sisterstrails.org or follow STA on Facebook at Sisters Trails Alliance.

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Sisters Elementary School will Fashion Show hold their annual Kindergarten St. Edward the Martyr Roman Roundup preCatholic registration on Church in Friday, May 3 Sisters will in two sessions: hold their 19th one at 9 a.m. annual Tea and and another Fashion Show at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Children who May 11 at 11 Thursday, May 2 will be age 5 a.m. in the River Raft Social Group on or before parish hall, 123 5 p.m. at Three Creeks Brewing September 1, Trinity Way. 2019 are eligible This event will Friday, May 3 for the 2019-20 feature a highschool year. Call tea-inspired Kindergarten Roundup the SES office at luncheon, Sisters Elementary School 541-549-8981 for raffle, and more info. fashion show. Saturday, May 4 The fashion Sisters Intro to Centering Prayer show will ‘Better Half’ 1 to 3 p.m. at Episcopal Church feature clothing Marathon from Sisters Looking for merchants a way to stay including Bedouin, Common active while supporting local Th reads, Wander + NW, Faveur student athletes? Sign up to run or and Gypsy Wind. Tickets are $20, walk an event at the 8th Annual must be purchased by May 1. For Sisters ‘Better Half’ Marathon on info and tickets call Sue Leithauser Saturday, May 11. Information at 541-595-1414 or Shirley Gilles and registration at www. sistershalfmarathon.com. Call 541- at 541-548-5416 or at smgilles@ bendcable.com. Proceeds support 549-1298 for more information. parish ministries and nonprofits in Crafters Wanted the Sisters Community. Quality-oriented crafters are being sought as consigners for the City of Sisters Seeks Planning 44th Annual Snowflake Boutique Commission Members The City of Sisters is accepting (November 1 & 2). All juries applications for two in-city held at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond. Saturday jury dates are volunteers to serve on the Planning Commission, which May 11, August 10, September 7 meets at City Hall the third and October 5 at 9:30 a.m. and Monday, October 14 at 6 p.m. Info Thursday of each month. Both at www.snowflakeboutique.org, or terms will begin on July 1, 2019; one appointment is for call Randi 541-788-4452, Jan 541an 18-month term, and one 350-4888 or Tina 541-447-1640. appointment is for a four-year Tai Chi/Balance Sessions term. The Planning Commission’s Free Tai Chi/Balance Classes purposes include reviewing major based on the CDC “Steadi” land-use applications and advising Program to reduce injuries and the City Council on Planning falls in our community are being policies. Applications are due by sponsored by Sisters Drug. Taught 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31 and are by Shannon Rackowski every available at Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Thursday from 11-11:30 a.m. Cascade Avenue, or visit the City’s (except holidays) at the SPRD website at www.ci.sisters.or.us. Fitness Room next to Sisters High For additional information, please School. Open to all ages. For info: call Patrick Davenport at (541) 541-549-6221. 323-5219.

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Thich Nhat Hahn Sangha Meditation Group

Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more information please email Kathyn at Katindahood2@gmail. com.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The second Tuesday of each month, Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group meets at Sisters Community Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (following the Senior Luncheon). All are welcome to learn, share, and receive support. For more info contact Lenetta at 907-687-8101 or Carol at 541-6686599.

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 noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. Call 800-2723900 or go to alz.org/oregon.

Sisters Garden Club

The next meeting of the Sisters Garden Club is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Sisters City Hall. Morgan Parks of the National Wildlife Federation will present “Co-Existing: Gardening & Wildlife.” All are welcome! For more information call 541-549-6390 or go to sistersgardenclub.com.

Sisters Rodeo Parade

Want to be in the Sisters Rodeo Parade? Register at www. sistersrodeo.com. Deadline for registration is May 15. Any questions please call Jeri at 541588-0689. Entries are limited .

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 taxdeductible! 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.

Introduction to Centering Prayer

A Taste of Silence, a free introduction to centering prayer, will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Centering prayer is a meditative practice for deepening your relationship with God. For more information, email episcopalsisters. org or call 541-549-8560.

Sisters Handmade, HomeGrown, Vintage Market

A unique blend of spring & summer crafts, plants, flowers, antiques and collectibles. Vintage treasures and food items. The market will be open Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will support Sisters Christian Academy. The market is located at 1307 W McKinney Butte Rd. For more information find us on Facebook or call Pat at 541-383-1821.

Candidate Chat with Jamie McLeod-Skinner

All are invited to meet with the 2018 Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in our district. Jamie won 39.41% of the district’s votes—the highest of any candidate taking on the incumbent Representative Greg Walden in history. She’d like to thank Sisters voters in person, invite feedback on positives and lessons learned from the campaign, and talk about the 2020 elections. Come join the conversation on Thursday, May 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. (6 - 6:30 social time) at the Sisters Public Library. For more information call 541760-5320.

Sisters Area Churches Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship westsidesisters.org 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

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 Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (SHS) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 541-550-0750 5 p.m. Praise and Prayer Service Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 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

OHSET Championship Meet

On May 9 to 12, 2019 the Oregon High School Equestrian State Championship Meet will be held at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in the First Interstate Bank Event Center, Sagebrush and Juniper Arenas. Each day’s events will begin at 8 a.m. This event is open to the public and free of charge. There will be vendors on site to check out and a Consignment Tack Sale with Deschutes County Horse 4-H. We hope you will come out and support these athletes! Meet information is available at www. ohset.com under State Meet or call Kathy at 541-419-8925.

Sisters Community Garden

There are a few raised-bed garden plots available for the 2019 gardening season at the Sisters Community Garden, near the airport. Application materials and information are available on the Garden’s website, SistersCommunityGarden.org. For additional information, call 541549-8664.

CPR/AED and First Aid Class

The next CPR/AED/First Aid class is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $30, which covers both the CPR and First Aid modules, a workbook and completion card. Register by Tuesday, May 7. To register, go online to sistersfire.com and select the CPR tab, or stop by and register at the Sisters Fire station during business hours (8:00 to 5:00). Pick up the student workbook at the station after you register. If you have questions, call Beverly Halcon at 818-674-7686.

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It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Stop by the Furry Friends Foundation (FFF) office to fill out a simple form, call to make your appointment at Bend Spay & Neuter, transport your pet. FFF also sponsors vaccinations and chipping. Located in the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave., Suite 109. For information call 541-797-4023.

River Raft Social Group

Calling all River Rats: Join us at Three Creeks Brewing on Thursday, May 2 at 5 p.m. to talk rafting, rivers, paddling, and all other river-running adventures. Casual conversation, no “club” stuff, no volunteers needed. Contact Kathy Campbell, 541-912-0750.

Sisters Library coming events

Family Fun Story Time

Family Fun Story Time for kids of all ages takes place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, May 2, 9 and 16 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.

Animal Adventures

Live animals, stories, crafts with High Desert Museum for kids ages 3 to 5. It’s 30-45 minutes of adventure! Limited to 30 children and their caregivers. Sisters Library on Tuesdays, May 7 and 21 at 11:30 a.m. Info: 541-312-1072.

LEGO Block Party

Kids of all ages can join the fun Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at Sisters Library. No registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for more information.

Open Computer Lab

From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 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.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, May 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. bring the whole family for stories and activities for ages 0-5. Pajamas optional! No registration required. Call 541617-7078 for more info.

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Learn how to download eBooks and audio books from the library’s collection on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m. at Fika Sisters Coffeehouse. No registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for more information.

Machines as the Measure of Man

Dr. Jessica Hammerman will present on the centrality of industrialization as a Western phenomenon on Wednesday, May 22 at noon at the Sisters Library. Call 541-312-1032 for more info.

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Read and discuss “Paris by the Book” by Liam Callanan with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, May 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 541-617-7078 for more info.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

My Own Two Hands will celebrate arts The annual celebration of the arts and major fundraiser for Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) kicks off on Friday, May 10 with a parade, art stroll and Community Arts Celebration. On Saturday, May 11 is the Art Auction and Party at Ponderosa Forge. This year’s theme is “We All Belong,” and more than 85 artists have donated work for the auction. My Own Two Hands is the primary fundraiser for the music and arts programs of SFF in the Sisters schools and community. Proceeds from MOTH enable SFF to directly support all forms of music and arts programming in the Sisters School District, grades K – 12, along with the innovative and award-winning “Americana Project.” All artwork presented in the MOTH auction is donated by generous artists who understand the value of arts in the lives of every child, and are willing to back that up by donating their own time and works of art. On Friday, May 10 the MOTH parade will kick off the celebration. Students parade their “We All Belong” themed artwork on Hood Avenue, starting at 4 p.m. at Spruce Street and ending at Oak Street. The community art stroll will run from 4 to 7 p.m. and each of the 12 art stroll locations will feature live music,

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Los Cafeteras will play in a free community concert. donated by Central Oregon musicians. The Community Arts Celebration at The Belfry concludes the Friday evening activities with a free concert with Las Cafeteras, a Chicano band from East Los Angeles. Their music fuses spoken word and folk music, with traditional Son Jarocho, AfroMexican music and zapateado dancing. Opening the event at 7 p.m. is a special presentation of the newly formed Sisters Kids Choir, followed by local percussionist Dale Largent who will bring everyone together in a “We All Belong” drum jam. Saturday, May 11 brings the Art Auction and Party, hosted by SFF at Ponderosa Forge. This event is considered by many as the “Party of the Year.” This year ’s entertainment will be provided by The Eugene-based band The Sugar Beets. The transformation of Ponderosa Forge from a

working metal shop on Friday to an event center is a feat in and of itself, and the venue provides a perfect backdrop for the artwork to shine. For more information or tickets to the art auction, visit www.sistersfolkfestival.org or call 541-549-4979.

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USPS seeks to stamp out hunger Sisters Post Office personnel are participating in the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. Postal customers are asked to put non-perishable food donations in a sturdy bag near

Sisters Movie House The Emperor’s Club 6:45 to 9 p.m. Part of the Creativity, Culture and Faith Series. For information call Sisters Community Church at 541-549-1201. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Paulina Springs Books Community Game Night 6 p.m. Second Wednesday of every month. For information call 541-549-0866.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Cowgirl poet featured at gathering AK (Kathy) Moss recited her cowgirl poetry as part of the Three Sisters Historical Society Fireside Evening on the history of the Sisters Rodeo. Moss is a western woman from Canyon City, Oregon, in

Grant County. She is an author and poet who has written a number of books, recorded her poetry, as well as being published in numerous magazines. Her passion for writing and western heritage shows in everything she does. She

is the Peoples Choice Award, Keeper of the West winner, for her poetry, writing and performances. She offered her poem on the Sisters Rodeo for a rapt audience last week at FivePine Lodge and Conference Center.

The Biggest Little Show in the World — K. Moss, 2019 They gather every summer, where the timber meets the sage, With the Sister mountains in the background, help to set the stage. Where contestants face inner demons on tilled Oregon dirt, Where flesh and bone of man and beast challenge time and quirt. Where strangers stand together with the anthem, unified, For they understand, with hat in hand, those who fought and died.

The memory of the past, prayers they cast for our future generation. They may never know the volunteers who work like a congregation, For the piggin’ string and lariat, those that race the clock, The ballet dance between grit and wit, against the bucking stock. And the struggles faced and those who graced, the arena floor. Who gave a show and wouldn’t you know, left them wanting more. The anticipation, trepidation, the blood, guts and the grit

The winning cash, the mad dash of the ponies on the bit. The dally and whoa, the get up and go, the laughter, family and friends. The struggles and triumph, the music, the uh-umf, of nineteen-forties trends. All bound together with sweat and leather tucked in the timber and sage, For the crowd to cheer, the freedom here and those mountains to set the stage. Yet they gather every summer, around the chutes and say The tales of those who have gone before, remembered to this day. All in an arena circle that completes the cowboy dream, Win or lose the only promise and a respect it would seem. In a little town in Central Oregon few would ever know, Had it not been for the determination of the Sisters Rodeo.

Boys lacrosse drops game to West Albany By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws fell 17-2 to the Bulldogs at West Albany on Saturday, April 27. Sisters was short-handed and only 14 of their 23 players were able to travel. Players were out due to injury, illness, low grades, Marine recruit training, and family events. West Albany possessed the ball the majority of the game due to a strong face-off game and their skilled offensive players. “Our boys played hard and improved as the game went on, but with so few players, and many of them freshmen, we just couldn’t match well with the more veteran opponent,” said Coach Paul Patton. Gator Haken scored Sisters’ two goals. His first goal came off a nice dodge, and the second off an assist from Matt Harris. Harris moved up and at times played on the offensive end with his defensive long pole. Harris led the team with five ground balls. Freshman Oscar Rhett had a good game on the defensive end as well, and recorded four ground balls.

Anthony Randolph tallied 11 saves in the goal. Middies Connor Martin, Riley Sellers, Ricky Huffman, and Max Palanuk all had to play big minutes at a demanding position where they had to run the whole field. Caden Mercer, a freshman who just recently joined the squad, saw his first varsity minutes and according to Patton showed signs that he’s going to be a great lacrosse player. Freshmen Gavin Johnson and Eli Johnson filled in for missing teammates, stepped up at the attack position and also did a nice job. Former Outlaws lacrosse player Emry Meyer has been helping out the coaching staff the past couple of weeks, and according to Patton has made positive connections with the players. Emry played on the first lacrosse teams that were formed back in the 2008 era. Sisters was to play at Mountain View on Tuesday, April 30 and at the SALI Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5. The Outlaws are entered as a JV2 team so that their freshmen dominated squad can be matched up against other young guys.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Outlaws shine at Sweet Home track Meet of Champions By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The annual Meet of Champions, held at Sweet Home High School on Saturday, April 27, featured an array of Outlaws standing high on the podium following season-best performances. The meet, which in recent years has been staged at Willamette University, took place at Sweet Home this year due to scheduling challenges. Due to the state meet being held a week earlier than normal, meet calendars for the 2019 season have been complicated for many schools since traditional dates for annual meets got jammed up, including the Sisters Rotary Invitational which was originally scheduled for this same date, but had to be cancelled because of scheduling conflicts. The calendar issues and site change definitely affected the number of teams represented at the meet. The Meet of Champions typically showcases many of the top 4A athletes in Oregon, but of the 30-plus teams represented, only nine came from the 4A ranks. Nonetheless, every event featured strong competition, leading to a plethora of season-best marks for the Outlaws. Field events started off the meet and the Outlaws got things going right away. Horizontal jumpers Garrett Kersavage and Ben Johnson each established personal bests as Kersavage hopped, skipped and jumped 41 feet 8.75 inches in the triple jump for third place while Johnson took second place in the long jump with a mark of 20 feet 7.75 inches. Skyler Larson also had a good jumping day, clearing 6 feet 1 inch in the high jump for second place. The winner, Cesar Sepulveda of 2A

Jefferson, soared 6 feet 9.25 inches. Girls jumpers also performed well as Anya Shockley established a lifetime best for fifth place in the triple jump (32 feet 11 inches) and Samantha Silva leapt 16 feet 2.75 inches for second place in the long jump, also a personal best. Freshman Lexie Miller cleared 4 feet 10 inches for the first time on the way to third place. Fellow frosh Hollie Lewis cleared the same height with more misses and finished fourth. It was a tough day for polevaulters as the winner cleared only 9 feet, leaving Shelby Larson in second place with a clearance of 8 feet 8 inches. The Outlaws hit the podium in an array of events once the running events began. The 4x100-meter boys team of Hayden Sharp, Ben Johnson, Korbin Sharp and Brodey Anderson brought home the gold in a time of 44.15. Johnson proved he is a legitimate force in the 100 meter winning in a near-best time of 11.39, just a lean .04 seconds ahead of the runnerup. Anderson placed fifth in the race at 11.62, but came back with a stellar win in the 400, establishing a personal record of 51.59. Like Johnson, he won by a hair, just .03 ahead of Sweet Home’s Casey Tow. Anderson’s time ranks first among 4A runners so far this season. Additionally, Hayden Sharp placed fourth in the race with a season-best of 52.62. The sprin tin g corp s rounded out the meet with second-place finish in the 4x400 meter relay with the foursome of Sharp, Sharp, Anderson, and Skyler Larson clocking 3:38.79. “Our sprinters sure brought their best today,” said

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Head Coach Jeff Larson. The distance runners did their part for the boys team as well. After setting a personal best in the 1,500 and placing third with a time of 4:24.4, John Peckham came back with a win in the 3,000 meters with his buddy Will Thorsett in tow, as the pair went 1-2 in 9:20.13 and 9:27.92 respectively. For Thorsett, the time cut nearly 15 seconds off of his previous best. “I’m very proud of those two,” said Assistant Coach Josh Nordell. “That double by John is pretty dang impressive for a sophomore.” Skyler Larson shaved a bit off of his personal best in the 110-meter hurdles (16.42) for fifth place and placed seventh in the 300 hurdles with a time of 44.16. For the girls, Kate Bowen led the way with a win in the 3,000 (11:17.04) and a second-place finish in the 1,500

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The Outlaws will take part in another quality competition this week with the Wally Ciochetti Invitational, a twilight meet, hosted by Cottage Grove High School on Friday, May 3. The 14-team meet includes nine 4A schools and is a great preparation for the upcoming District Meet, according to Larson. “Cottage Grove always serves up a well-run meet and the kids get a kick out of running under the lights,” he said.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Obituaries Geoffrey John Chisholm

Philippe Gerard “Frenchy” Mallen July 30, 1957 – April 14, 2019

Philippe passed away suddenly on April 14 in Bend. A talented songwriter, guitarist, singer and producer, Frenchy was active in the Central Oregon music scene for many years. He wrote and recorded “Star of the Starry Night,” a song honoring the Sisters Starry Night performer Nicolette Larson. He recorded students for many years at his Mallen Music Ranch. He and wife Ruth contributed to local projects My Own Two Hands, Big Brother/Big Sisters, St. Charles Foundation and the Tower Theatre Foundation. Philippe was born to James and Jacqueline Mallen in Los Angeles on July 30, 1957. He was raised by his Uncle Jacques and Aunt Madeline Don Salat in Los Angeles. Together they owned and operated the successful Santa Monica restaurant Le Cellier. Fortunately for all who came to know him, Frenchy developed his wonderful culinary skills at this fine restaurant. He attended Beverly Hills High School and the Dunn School. He played soccer, lacrosse and was a high jump champion (yes, high jump) at Dunn School in Los Olivos, California. He traveled to Oregon and attended Willamette University in 1973. There he was a member of Beta Theta Pi — where he was thrilled to be a part of a lifelong brotherhood. He transferred to Ithaca College in New York where he obtained his bachelor’s degree. He then attended Michigan State to pursue a master’s degree in restaurant management. It was there that he met Ruth Raseman and their lifelong adventure started. The following year they moved to Florida to pursue their respective educations. Next was a whirlwind tour of hotel and restaurant opportunities in San Juan, Puerto

September 1, 1961 – March 1, 2019

Rico; Paris, France and San Francisco, California. Ruth and Philippe were married in her hometown of Gull Lake, Michigan in the summer of 1987. During their time in San Francisco, Frenchy entered the music industry as an engineer where he worked with luminaries including Gregg Allman, Night Ranger, John Lee Hooker and Tower of Power. When Philippe and Ruth moved to Bend from San Francisco, they purchased a local business which came to be known as Wall Street Storage. Never one to be far from music, Frenchy then started his own recording studio at their home outside Sisters in a rustic outbuilding, calling it the “Mallen Music Ranch.” Many jingles were produced for local businesses there as well as Frenchy continuing his passion of writing and recording

his own songs. Local bands were frequent and welcome guests at the studio, with a special love for working with the local high school music talent. Sessions at his studio were legendary, and he had the gift of involving the “not-so-musical” visitors into these sessions, no matter their initial reluctance. No one left the studio without being touched by his love of music and community. Thanks to all for your love and support, as Frenchy once penned, “…Me oh my, how time flies.” Memorial donations can be made in memory of Philippe Mallen to the music programs in the Sisters School District through the Sisters Schools Foundation. To donate online, www.ssd6.org/ssf/ donatenow/, direct donations to: Music in honor of Philippe Mallen. Checks can also be mailed to: Sisters Schools Foundation P.O. Box 2155 Sisters, OR 97759.

Geoffrey was born in Flint, Michigan to Gordon and MaryAnne Chisholm, the sixth of seven children. Geoffrey loved the outdoors, the trees, lakes, rivers and boating. He excelled in all sports, especially if a ball was involved. He moved to Alpena, Michigan, in his teens and befriended the future “Florida Six.” Geoffrey received many awards and trophies for his sports and marathons, but only ever kept one, his MVP Trophy for Alpena Basketball, he said “my teammates voted for that one.” Geoffrey passed up a scholarship to play basketball to join the military to honour his WWII P.O.W. father, he chose the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California, as an Internal Communication Specialist on the lwo Jima and the Leftwich. After the Navy, Geoffrey met Denise Winstanley and they were married in La Jolla, California, in 1988. Their son, Grant, came along in 1996. Ever the entrepreneur, Geoffrey started several businesses in the communications and the cabling business, he was an incredible salesman and technician, no detail was too small. Geoffrey felt his greatest accomplishments, over all his accolades and awards,

were his roles as a husband and as a father. Geoffrey had a great sense of humour and wit, ever the leader and a great teacher of life to his friends and was not one to “sweat the small stuff.” Geoffrey was famous for saying, “How can anyone be in a bad mood by the water,’’ so his wife and son will be taking him “Home” to Michigan and San Diego in the near future. Geoffrey was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gary; and a baby niece. Geoff is survived by his wife, Denise; son, Grant; sisters, Barbara, Bethany, Brenda and Bridget; his brother, Greg; several nieces and nephews; and greatnieces and great- nephews. Local services will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Sisters on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 2 p.m.

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space is to prevent direct flame contact from occurring. Once direct flame contact occurs, it is hard to prevent damage or the destruction of the home. Zones To prevent the above ignition sources from impacting the built environment, think in zones. Zone 1 is the 0-5 feet adjacent to the home and its attachments. This is an area that encircles the structure and all its attachments (wooden decks, fences, and boardwalks) up to 5 feet. It should be comprised of noncombustible materials, such as pavers, concrete, gravel or bare dirt. Zone 2 is 5 to 30 feet from the home. This area encircles the structure and all its attachments (wooden decks, fences, and boardwalks) for at least 30 feet on all sides. Note: the 30-foot number comes from the very minimum distance, on flat ground, that a wood wall can be separated from the See DEFENSIBLE SPACE on page 19

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DEFENSIBLE SPACE: Landscape work critical to battling fire in Sisters Country

ARBOR DAY: Annual tradition supports Tree City USA designation

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radiant heat of large flames without igniting. • Plants should be carefully spaced, lowgrowing and free of resins, oils, and waxes that burn easily. • Mow the lawn regularly. Prune trees up six to 10 feet from the ground. • Space conifer trees 30 feet between crowns. Trim back trees that overhang the house. • Remove dead vegetation from under the deck and within 10 feet of the house. • Consider fire-resistant material for patio furniture, swing sets, etc. • Firewood stacks and propane tanks should not be located in this zone. If there is not enough space to move your woodpile 30 feet away, simply cover it with a canvas tarp. • Water plants, trees, and mulch regularly. • Consider xeriscaping if you are affected by water-use restrictions. Zone 3 is 30 to 100 feet from the home. Plants in this zone should be low-growing, well irrigated, and less flammable. • Leave 30 feet between clusters of two to three trees, or 20 feet between individual trees. • Encourage a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees. • Create fuel breaks, like driveways, gravel walkways, and lawns. • Prune trees up six to 10 feet from the ground. For more information contact the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District at 541-549-0771.

Every year, a different group of students is asked to participate in the planting ceremony. Each year the City is presented with a flag denoting the designation Tree City USA and it is flown on one of the Cityʼs flagpoles. This is the Cityʼs 12th year earning the title. The Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes over 5,500 communities nationwide. The Tree City USA award recognizes the Cityʼs commitment to effective urban forest management by meeting the programʼs four requirements: a tree board or department (Sistersʼ Urban Forestry Board), a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Arbor Day Foundation is a million-member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information can be found at www.arborday.org. The public works department staff is proud of their tree nursery

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Poison bait traps are trouble waiting to happen By Jim Anderson Correspondent

People who use poison bait stations to eradicate rodents are barking up the wrong tree. First, and most important, thereʼs a question about the poison itself. In the literature supporting the use of this deadly bait they say, “…and the rodent goes off and dies.” Exactly, the rodent does go off and die — but sometimes it staggers into the storage area of the bait box and dies there. If that happens with the poison station set up against the wall at the Sisters Elementary School something terrible could happen. Burrowing rodents of Central Oregon — as well as our house-dwelling pack rats —have been identified as hosts of the flea that transmits bubonic plague, aka Black Death. That includes our beautiful forest tourist attraction the golden-mantled ground squirrel. Millions of Belding ground squirrels killed throughout summer by sage rat hunters as well as gophers, voles and other rodents found underfoot are also disease carriers. Several years ago a child on

the Warm Springs Reservation died of bubonic plague when her cat brought into the house a dead Belding ground squirrel it had killed. A plague-carrying flea jumped off it and bit the child, transferring the plague to her. In October of 2015 another child died of the plague in Oregon who was on a hunting trip near Heppner, undoubtedly from a flea that found the childʼs warm body more suitable than the rodent it had been on. A poison bait trap could act the same way if a rodent carrying the plague died of poisoning. The flea would leave the animal when it cooled and go searching for another warm body. In a public place, hundreds can pass a trap every day. Then thereʼs the poison used to kill the rodents: if itʼs Brodifacoum, it will continue killing long after the rodent dies. Itʼs a poison that rodentkillers love to use because when the victim eats it, it/they will die quickly. But before it dies, it could wander away from the poison bait station. Then what? Brodifacoum is a highly lethal anticoagulant poison that has become one of the worldʼs most widely used pesticides.

Itʼs typically used as a rodenticide, but is also used to control larger “pests” such as coyotes and badgers. Brodifacoum is also persistent in soils with a half-life of 157 days, and if spilled could get into ground water easily. The secondary killing by Brodifacoum victims is the reason two baby eagles died very near Sisters. The parents returned to the nest with a rodent that had died on the surface after ingesting Brodifacoum, fed it to the nestlings, and in a short time they, too, were dead. That nest is empty this year and itʼs not too difficult to guess why… There are several eagle nests around Central Oregon that have been producing golden eagles for over 50 years that are empty today. The opinion of wildlife biologists is that those eagles may have ingested Brodifacoum in the body of a dead ground squirrel, or may have died from poisoning in a ground squirrel containing lead from the ammunition used to kill it. When it comes to poison bait stations, it appears the new Sisters district ranger, Ian Reid, inherited a situation that

on the surface appears to be a mundane case of eliminating a few animals that the Metolius homeowner(s) didnʼt like, or lived in fear of. But in reality the poison has been causing serious damage to a section of the Metolius River riparian ecosystem. Thatʼs the trouble with most poisons — they keep on killing non-target victims. The local hardware stores carry an amazing number of products available to kill animals. It could give one the feeling our whole world was about to be taken over by these tiny rodents and someone shouted, “Kill ʼem all!” There are Sweeneyʼs poison peanuts thatʼll kill anything that eats them; same for their plastic life-like worms. And then thereʼs the blaring statement, “GUARANTEED TO KILL! on d-Conʼs stuff. Ramikʼs poison Mint Bars and Green Mini Bait are attractive — and deadly — to any bird or mammal that lives on the forest floor. Thereʼs “Tomcat” (what an appropriate name for all the feral and house cats that are out there killing state-protected wildlife) offered on Google. It runs $23.98 for a 4 lb. pail. At

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A typical poison bait station set out for rodents, this one next to a fence near Pine Meadow Ranch. the end of the list on Google there are 24 other suggestions for killing rodents. Getridofthings.com is an example. A spokesman for the USFS Sisters District said, “I, along with others on the District, have noticed more and more bait boxes in the Metolius housing area and we too feel the need to address this issue. One-on-one conversations with cabin owners have not solved the problem; the poison stations are still there.”

With the encouragement of local resident Susan Prince, Sisters District Ranger Reid wrote a letter to the Metolius Association homeowners, stating the rules very clearly about the use of poison stations. Problem is that few people read these emails and, in the meantime, more chipmunks are being killed, and more non-target animals are getting poisoned; including one protected by Oregon State law, the golden-mantled ground squirrel.

Come June, folks in Sisters will be able to pick up fresh, locally grown produce any time they want to — from a refrigerated self-service farm stand, the first business of its kind in Sisters. Local farmers Benji Nagel and Carys Wilkins of Mahonia Gardens won approval from the City of Sisters to site their 10-by-18-foot farm stand at 274 E. Adams Ave. in downtown Sisters. The stand will be open to the public 24 hours a day for six months out of the year. The business will make available the produce of Mahonia Gardens on a daily basis through the season — from greens to carrots and beets and radishes to tomatoes, peppers and eggplant to garlic and onions. They will simply be able to access the refrigerated stand from the side and pay through an honor system cash box. Nagel told The Nugget that theyʼre working on a system to allow swiping a credit or debit card. Mahonia Gardens sells its produce at Sisters Farmers Market — which has moved

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Benji Nagel and Carys Wilkins are opening a new Sisters farmstand to sell produce round the clock. to Sunday. The farm stand will allow for a broader base of sales, Nagel said “providing better access to locally grown food in Sisters that isnʼt confined to such a small timeframe, just once a week.” Some of their produce is also available at Melvinʼs Fir Street Market. “Mahonia Gardens is a one-acre market garden in Sisters, dedicated to growing exceptional-quality produce without compromising our ecological ethics,” Nagel noted.

“We use no chemicals in our production.” They primarily cultivate in four-foot-wide intensive, permanent beds. Most labor on the farm is done by hand, using broadforks and digging forks to create and maintain beds. Mahonia Gardens grows around 40 vegetable crops that can be included in a weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture subscription) box throughout the summer, including: beets, carrots, turnips, onions, potatoes, garlic,

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Let soil temperature guide you when planting vegetables By Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Extension Service

CORVALLIS – Spring is here and you’re raring to get your garden in. Well, hold on just a minute. Sowing seed or planting seedlings at the wrong time will bring nothing but heartache. One of the biggest mistakes people make is to plant too early,” said Weston Miller, a horticulturist with Oregon State University’s Extension Service. “They get excited when it’s sunny for a few days, put plants in the ground and think they will grow. But the seeds either rot from damping off fungus or germinate very slowly. At the very least, they’ll be stressed for the rest of the season and never catch up.” An inexpensive soil thermometer helps keep planting time in perspective. “Fifty degrees is a good benchmark for cool-season crops,” Weston said. “And the soil should be 60 degrees or more for warm-weather plants like tomatoes, peppers and basil. In fact, for tomatoes it should ideally be 65 to 70.”

If you can’t resist the urge to plant warm-season vegetables, Miller recommended using some sort of protection from the chill like floating row cover, individual glass or plastic cloches or even milk jugs or soda bottles with the top cut out and turned upside down over plants. For directions on building a large, greenhouse-type cloche with PVC pipe and plastic, check out the OSU Extension guide on “How to Build Your Own Raised Bed Cloche.” “Gardening depends on the weather, which is unpredictable,” Miller said. “But it pays to wait.” You’ll find more information about vegetable gardening, including schedules for planting 45 vegetables in all regions of Oregon, in the comprehensive Extension publication called “Growing Your Own.” You’ll also find information on how far apart to space plants and how much to grow for a family of four. Weston Miller’s top 5 tips for a successful vegetable garden: • Prepare the soil. Before planting, add a moderate amount of compost

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(one-quarter to one-inch) and a balanced fertilizer (all three numbers on the bag are the same) according to package directions. Incorporate the materials into the top 8 to 12 inches with a digging fork or spade. • Rake bed before planting seeds or transplants. For new garden beds: Remove sod or weeds to expose soil. Liberally add 4 to 6 inches of compost, agricultural lime and a balanced fertilizer and incorporate into the top 8 to 12 inches with a digging fork or spade. Prepare seed or transplant bed with rake. Next fall, add 5 to 10 pounds per 100 square feet of lime to beds. • In addition to adding complete fertilizer to the soil, use a soluble fertilizer like fish emulsion for transplants, especially early in the season or if the plants are not thriving. • Use transplants when possible. Crops that do best when seeded directly into the garden include carrots, parsnips, beets, radish, turnips, mustard and arugula. Most other crops can and should be transplanted to make the

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Taking the temperature of your soil before planting vegetables can make the difference between success and failure. gardening process easier, particularly for weed control. Grow your own transplants or look for high-quality starts (not root bound, stunted, offcolor) at the garden center for best results. • Control weeds early in the growth cycle of your veggies. Plan to weed your veggie beds at least once per week for the first four weeks of the plants’ growth to get the edge on this ongoing

challenge in the garden. • Monitor and control slugs and other insect pests, often. Keep an eye out for slugs. Find them under debris and in the folds of plants and dispatch them by dropping into soapy water or cutting them in half with scissors. Look for aphids, imported cabbage butterfly larvae, and other pesky critters on the underside of the leaves. Squash them!

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Offer nectar to tempt hummingbirds to the garden By Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Extension Service

C O RVA L L I S Hummingbirds are garden jewels, as beautiful as they are valuable. Each weighing less than a nickel, hummingbirds play an important role in the garden as pollinators and insect predators. Five kinds of hummingbirds regularly visit Oregon, according to Nancy Allen, faculty member in fisheries and wildlife at Oregon State University. Rufous hummingbirds, the most common, migrate south for the winter, returning north to most regions of the state in March and April. Anna’s hummingbirds are year-round residents in western Oregon. And there are small populations of black-chinned, Allen’s and calliope hummingbirds in southern and eastern Oregon during summer. There are two ways to attract hummingbirds to your garden – by growing nectarproducing flowers and by supplementing natural nectar with sugar-solution feeders. Hummingbirds need to eat a third to a half of their body

weight daily to fuel their high-energy lifestyle, Allen said. Their diet includes nectar for carbohydrates and insects for protein. Protein in their diets is especially important while they are feeding youngsters. Chances are your garden already contains elements favored by hummingbirds, since they use a variety of trees, shrubs, and vines as shelter and sources of food. Hummingbirds are especially attracted to the color red. Good choices are plants with red or orange tubular flowers, such as fuchsias, red-flowering currant, columbines, coral bells, salvias and penstemons. They also love bush and vine honeysuckles, hollyhocks, nasturtiums and petunias as well as blossoms from black locust, flowering crab apple and hawthorn. Provide a succession of nectar plants that will bloom from spring to fall, giving hummingbirds a continual source of food through the seasons. Their attraction to red can get hummingbirds into trouble with electric fences, Allen said. If you have electric fences with red or orange

insulators, Allen recommends that you paint them black or white so they won’t lure hummingbirds to a possibly fatal shock. Another caution is with hummingbird feeders. It is important that feeders are clean, and the sugar solution is correctly made and always fresh. A hummingbird feeder solution should contain no more than one part sugar to four parts water, the highest sugar concentration of most natural flower nectars, and should not contain food color. Homemade solutions are more economical and sometimes safer than store-bought products. Allen offers a recipe for a safe sugar solution for hummingbirds: Mix four cups water with one cup of sugar. Microwave or boil the mixture for at least 30 seconds to retard fermentation and mold growth. Let the solution cool, then fill your feeder. Store the spare solution in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. Do not add food coloring; red decorations on the feeder will be enough to attract the birds. Do not use honey, as it encourages fungal growth

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Getting your mower out of the garage: nine tune-up tips

Keep your trimmer running well with a tune-up

Good maintenance in the spring will ensure your mower runs strong, help you operate safely, and protect your investment in your outdoor power equipment. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute offers nine tips to help you get your mower tuned up. And if you don’t want to handle the chore yourself — Sisters Rental offers a complete small-engine maintenance and repair service right here in Sisters. • Work in a well-ventilated area. Work outdoors or in an area with good ventilation that is away from sparks and flame. • Remove the spark plug. If you did not remove the spark plug when you put away your mower in the fall, you should take it out now. Install a new one when you finish tuning up your mower. • Start the season with a clean air filter. Clean the air filter if your mower has the foam type, or replace the filter if you have a paper one. • Change the oil. Remove the oil drain plug and let the dirty oil run out into a container. When it has completely drained, replace the plug and refill the crankcase. Use the type and quantity of oil recommended in your owner’s manual. • Lubricate any other moving

The gas-powered string trimmer, also known as a weed whacker by many people, is a common yard and garden tool. Because they are less complicated than a lawn mower, many people do not know that string trimmers can benefit from a tuneup. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute shares seven tips to help you tune up your string trimmer for spring and summer use. Clean and visually inspect your equipment. Wipe it down with a rag or cloth and remove any dirt or debris. Look for loose screws, missing parts, or signs of damage. Remove and inspect the spark plug. If the electrode looks worn replace the spark plug. Whether you install a brand-new spark plug or plan to use the old one, use a spark plug gapping tool to set the proper gap. Information on this should be found in your owner’s manual. Inspect and replace the line. Pull the trimmer line spool out and remove any leftover line from last season. The line can get brittle over time. Rewind with new line and reinstall the head. Examine the air filter. Remove the cover and the air filter. Inspect the air filter carefully not only to see if it needs to be cleaned, but also to make sure it does not have any holes in it.

parts. Oil the wheel bearings and other moving parts, following the instructions in your owner’s manual. Wipe off excess oil. • Drain your gas tank. Most fuels today contain ethanol, which can phase separate into alcohol and water and cause damage to your mower’s engine. If you did not empty your gas tank in the fall, drain it now. Follow safe handling procedures and dispose of old fuel properly. • Protect your power by adding the right fuel. Always use E10 or less fuel. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10 percent ethanol in any outdoor power equipment, including your lawn mower. For more information about safe fueling, go to www. LookBeforeYouPump.com. • Sharpen your mower’s blade. A dull mower blade can shred the tips of your grass. Always remove the blade from the mower for sharpening. If the blade has large nicks in the cutting edge from hitting debris, it should be replaced. • Clean your mower. Use a rag or brush to get grass clippings, leaves, and other debris off the deck and out of crevices. After you clean it, you may want to wax the deck. The wax will keep grass and dirt from sticking to it.

Holes will let dirt enter the engine, causing damage. Check the controls. Start with the on/off switch. It should click on and off. Pull the starter rope all the way out and check for cuts, nicks, and frayed spots. Replace it if you see any signs of damage. Test the throttle for smooth operation and check the choke and primer bulb. Drain any old fuel. If you did not empty your trimmer’s fuel tank in the fall, drain your tank now. Most fuels today contain ethanol which can phase separate into alcohol and water and cause damage to your mower’s engine. Follow safe handling procedures and dispose of old fuel properly. Protect your power by using the right fuel. Always use E10 or less fuel. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10 percent ethanol in any outdoor power equipment, including your string trimmer. Higher ethanol blended fuels may damage or destroy outdoor power equipment. For more information about safe fueling, go to www.LookBeforeYouPump.com. By following these tips before you start using your string trimmer this spring, you will protect your investment. For more information about the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, go to www.opei.org.

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Sisters hosts endurance boot camp By Sasha Komar Correspondent

The grassy field of the Sisters Rodeo Grounds was full of horses, camping trailers, and excited riders on Saturday, April 27, for the beginning of the Sisters Endurance Boot Camp. In this boot camp, horses and riders learned the basics of endurance riding, tips on how to be more a efficient trail rider, and endurance riding horse care. The first event of the boot camp was learning how to do a vet check, led by Dr. Kelly Jones. A vet check consists of a veterinarian evaluating the condition that the horse is in by checking its heart rate, gait, level of hydration and gut sounds. The vet check is important because it lets the rider know if her/his horse is fit and healthy enough to compete or go on with the race. Riders learned how to make sure their horse stands still while the vet evaluates it, and the importance of making sure that the horse is comfortable with the stethoscope. Dr. Jones identified two horses that were not fit to compete due to lameness issues, so they were “pulled” — a good thing for the horse but a big letdown for the excited rider. Next on the endurance ride boot camp agenda was a seminar in which many speakers shared their strategies, “hacks,” and experiences with endurance riding. One of the subjects discussed was proper hoof protection, shared by farriers Kyle Hockett and Wendy Hutchens. They talked about using boots vs. shoes for endurance riding, and the pros and cons of either decision (shoes are nailed to the bottom the hoof, and are put on and taken off by a farrier,

while boots can be put on and taken off at any point by the rider because they are not nailed on to the hoof). They also displayed and passed around a series of boots used in past rides, showing which were the best types to purchase. Another subject was how to efficiently pack the essentials the riders would take to a ride, presented by Bianca Chevalier. Some of the things mentioned were the proper saddle bags to use; a small but effective first aid kit; horse treats; a collapsible water bucket; water bottle or hydration backpack and many more. Proper ride nutrition for horses was another important lesson, shared by Marlene Moss and Tally Wren. The main points of this part of the seminar highlighted proper pre-, during, and post-ride nutrition of the horse. For example, flaxseed consists of a lot of fat, which is OK to feed at home, but not during a ride. Beet pulp, on the other hand, is a good ride food because it’s highly digestible, helping hydrate the horse. Other seminar subjects were tack, how horses think, conditioning, and horse health. After the seminar, riders and guests gathered for a chilly community potluck sharing stories while getting to know one another. Next, the details of Sunday’s mock endurance ride were presented. This practice endurance ride would be an opportunity for riders to exercise their newly learned skills and for new riders to see if they like the sport. The practice competition consisted of two distances that riders could choose between. One was a fourmile loop and the second was an eight-mile loop. Riders picked their distances by the level of condition their horse

was in and their level of comfort out on the trails. The ride was conducted on the immaculate Peterson Ridge equestrian trails maintained by the Sisters Trails Alliance. On Sunday at 9 a.m., horses and riders lined up on the starting line on the outskirts of camp to begin their race. The ride would go on until after 11 a.m. with participants applying the skills and tips that they had gotten during the clinic. The four-mile riders followed yellow ribbons marking the trail, while the eight-mile riders followed a combination of yellow ribbons and then blue. At the end of the ride, riders were required to bring their horses through a second vet check to assure that their horses were still good to go. Awards were given for the best-conditioned horse and the horse that was most well-behaved during the vet check.

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County exploring new zoning for non-resource lands By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The Deschutes County Planning Commission and the Community Development Department staff came to Sisters last Thursday, April 25, to share their draft work plan for the coming fiscal year, as well as receive input from residents of Sisters Country regarding a new zone being considered called non-prime resource lands (NPR). Non-prime resource lands have low capacity to be managed for farm and forest use. There are currently six areas in the county that qualify for the new zoning, one of them near Sisters off Wilt Road at Squaw Creek Canyon Recreation Estates Addition. The Planning Commissioners toured the property prior to their meeting. Resource lands are those designated for exclusive farm use (EFU) or forestlands (F1/F2). According to the County, the six identified acres are incorrectly zoned. Squaw Creek Canyon Recreation Estates, which was platted in 1977, is a legacy from when the County implemented State land-use laws 50 years ago. The lots are 2.5 acres and most are developed with a house on the property. The middle section is zoned Rural Residential 10 (RR-10), the western section is zoned forest use, and the eastern section is zoned EFU. Currently, in order to build on the remaining lots, a property owner faces a six-month-long land process costing about $4,000 to gain

county approval to construct a dwelling. With a new NPR zone for the six incorrectly designated EFU areas, the owner could go straight to a building permit, which would be allowed outright, and reduce the current financial and time barriers. A single-family dwelling or manufactured home and accessory dwelling would be allowed. County staff contends there would be no increase in density in these areas and that the new zoning is not just a way to open the door for more development in rural lands. They assert that low-density rural development needs to be identified to help meet the growing demand for housing, but the new zoning would not jeopardize existing Deschutes County farm and forest lands that are actually being used for those purposes. The citizens in attendance at last week’s meeting mainly reside outside the city of Sisters, under county jurisdiction. The majority expressed skepticism about the new zoning not paving the way for more development. Tied to the first part of the plan for changing the zoning on the six identified areas is a proposal to establish NPR-10 and NPR-20 zones that would clarify a path for other eligible rural properties to correct inaccurate designations with future partitions. Currently, EFU land can be rezoned to Multi-Use Agriculture 10 (MUA-10), but the County is after the establishment of broader comprehensive zoning of

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non-urban, non-forest, undeveloped and uncommitted lands originally designated farm and forest. Community development director for the County, Nick Lelack, told the assembled residents, “The County is undertaking a pioneering effort with its assertive approach to rezoning.” If the plan succeeds, changes would be made to the County Comprehensive Plan, which would have to be approved by the State. Property located in a Goal 5 wildlife zone wouldn’t be able to take advantage of the NPR zoning. A 1992 overlay codified the wildlife protections. Concerns raised by those in attendance included the problem of these types of properties usually having special road districts with little or no money and no expertise, according to Jack Goddard, who lives on the east side of Whychus Creek in the canyon. Increasing development would put increased pressure on substandard roads. 549-9388

County resident Paul Lipscomb contended that the County is making zoning proposals based on 50-yearold farming practices. He said that lands considered not usable for older farming practices may very well be suited for modern farming including greenhouses and a variety of cultural and irrigation practices. Planning Commissioner Jim Beeger of Bend pointed out that 46.5 percent of the improperly designated properties are what’s left of earlier failed projects. There are a total of 110 located in the six developments that are left from economic condemnation. He said 110 lots is only a 51-day supply of housing for the County. Commissioner Les Hudson, at large, stated, “The status quo can’t be maintained.” Urban growth boundaries are being stretched, and with less available buildable lands the problem of polarization between the haves and havenots increases. The County is actively

seeking community input on their proposed zoning changes. Last week’s public meeting in Sisters was the third held in the county. The County Planning Commission has two public hearings scheduled for May 23 and June 13. Following that, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing, at a yet-to-bedetermined date. The meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Hearing Room at the Deschutes County Administration Building at 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend. Public testimony will be taken on the proposed zoning changes. One of the audience members raised the questions: “Are you solving an existing problem while creating consequences that will result in other problems? What does this really mean? What are the real future results?” Information is available on the project website, www.deschutes.org/npr or contact County Associate Planner Zechariah Heck 541-385-1704.

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Boys golf plays at Florence Golf Links By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The boys golf team traveled to the coast on Monday, April 22, and played for the first time at the Florence Golf Links, formerly called Sand Dunes. The course is built right on the Oregon Sand Dunes, and one of the best courses in the state. Coach Bill Mitchell said, “It was a nice day to play golf. It was dry, and not much wind, which is a bonus when you play on the coast. And we even got to stick our toes in the Pacific.” D y l a n Va n t r e s s a n d Connor Crowe had their best round of the season, and both finished with a 111. Mitchell told The Nugget that Crowe’s ball-striking has been better and he’s learning to relax,

and Dylan is doing better, but just needs to slow everything down. The highlight of Connor’s round was a par on the second hole. Connor drove the ball about 250 yards down the long, narrow fairway, and then used his seven iron to hit it onto the green about 20 feet from the cup. His first putt put the ball eight inches from the hole and then he tapped it in for par. Connor said, “I’ve been struggling with my first shot, so I’ve really been working on my long-distance drives off the tee box. It was nice to get a nice straight shot. Usually I don’t do well on the first couple of holes because I’m so tight and nervous, so it was great to do well on the second hole.” Va n t r e s s s h a r e d h i s

thoughts about the course. Dylan said, “It was a really fun course, and it was nice to play by the ocean. Some of the holes were close to 500 yards long, which was hard, but we pushed through. The greens were slow and sandy and that was hard to adjust to.” Other scores for the Outlaws were: Dan Schmidt (113), Felix Leahey (117), and Ashton King (126). The Outlaws will host a home tournament at Black Butte Ranch on Thursday, May 2. Districts will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and 7, at Tokatee. The girls golf team did not play this past week, but will compete at Districts which will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and 7, at the Santiam Golf Course.

HOA attorney threatens appeal By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The attorney for the Village at Cold Springs Homeowners Association (HOA), Ed Fitch, threw down the gauntlet at last week’s public hearing regarding the connecting of streets between the Village and the proposed McKenzie Meadows Village (MMV). Fitch stated that should the Sisters City Council approve the proposed street connections on Hill and Williamson Avenues, the HOA would file an appeal with the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). The planning file for the Hayden Homes MMV development continues to work its way through the City approval process. Following a public hearing before the Planning Commission earlier in April where the file was approved with a 6-1 vote, the City Council held a public hearing on April 24 regarding Ordinance 496. The ordinance concerns the MMV Master Plan, subdivision, zone change, plan amendment, and development agreement. At the conclusion of the public hearing, Council chose to close the oral testimony but leave the record open for further written comments from the public until 5 p.m. May 1, with further rebuttals to testimony given on April 24 or during the week up to May 1, due May 8 by 5 p.m. A final seven days are for the applicant (Hayden Homes) to submit further written rebuttal by May 15. Council will continue the

public hearing on May 15 during their regular meeting, with deliberations on the ordinance. The majority of oral testimony was supportive of the MMV development. Members of the HOA at Village at Cold Springs, which is the Hayden project adjacent to MMV, testified about their opposition to the connection of Hill and Williamson avenues between the two properties. They want gates installed to keep out through traffic. Hayden, knowing the wishes of the HOA, submitted their first set of plans showing gates on those streets. The Sisters Fire Department signed off on the gates. The City said current code does not allow for the gates. The streets in the Village are privately maintained by the HOA. They are narrower than the current code requires and the streets the City wants to connect them to on either side would be regulation width with a higher speed limit than the 10 mph in Village at Cold Springs. Residents are concerned about the safety and livability of their neighborhood with increased traffic possibly traveling at higher speeds on narrow streets. They are also aware that increased traffic could give rise to more maintenance issues with the streets, and increased costs for repair. The HOA has been consistent with their letters, emails, diagrams and photos to the City outlining and supporting their concerns. The contracted traffic engineer for the City, Joe Beeson, cited studies

saying that narrow streets provide a traffic-calming influence. The HOA isn’t buying it and has numerous stories to the contrary. Citing current City code, staff is recommending to Council that the entire planning file ordinance, with one condition, be approved. The HOA is contending that the City cares more about ordinances and codes than the safety and quality of life of some of its residents.

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Internally, students develop an inspired sense of self and, externally, our environment gains informed and engaged stream stewards.” As an example, through the use of poetry, essays, music and several other forms of art, each student takes on a personal watershed project to his or her liking, and indepth methods of exploration — such as, “What is a watershed? ” They understand and can see the answer in art forms as well as in scientific details: It’s a land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers, and eventually to outflow points such as reservoirs, bays, and the ocean — and the Sisters community has seen the results of the violent overflow of Whychus Creek’s watershed in the not-too-distant past. IEE students learn that while some watersheds are relatively small, others encompass thousands of square miles, containing streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and underlying groundwater that are hundreds of miles inland, such as the Upper Deschutes Watershed. The students are learning that the size of a watershed (also called a drainage basin or catchment) is defined on several scales — referred to as its Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUC)—which is based on the geography that is most

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Sisters High School junior Sierra Henneous in the process of learning about the Whychus Creek watershed, while using the tools of the Sisters IEE and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. relevant to the specific area. Since 1996, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council has worked to protect and restore over 2 million acres of waterways through collaborative projects in watershed restoration, monitoring and community awareness. This grassroots approach ensures that all parties involved — including high school students — can work together to create effective management strategies for watersheds. IEE students are right in the middle of all these efforts, exacting the science, creating poems and essays, making music and learning in an environment that creates a variety of choices and decisions that they can make, and cause it all to happen to bring about conservation to the land they are learning to love. This particular IEE project began on April 16, and has taken the students onto the

banks of Whychus Creek four times. On each trip they were challenged to do everything they can to bring their studies into their personal lives using the various art forms. Alyssa Grove, one of Miller’s educational assistants, is in the process of teaching the students the art of Batik — an art form that involves painting symbolic designs on fabric. The fabric is printed by a 2,000-year-old Indonesian method of hand-printing textiles by coating with wax the parts not to be dyed. Miller, Spear and their teams will be planning a big night out for the students at the regional Watershed Summit to demonstrate their knowledge of water management and perform their songs, read their essays and poetry and celebrate the wonderful times that they had taking part in the IEE program.

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Stars over Sisters By Ramsey Schar Correspondent

As spring 2019 continues to advance, it has already brought with it warmer and drier weather, fueling the hopes of stargazers for an inspiring and comfortable observing season going forward. These changes are also being played out in the sky as more of the winter constellations continue to fall toward the western horizon, such as Orion, Auriga, Taurus, Canis Major and Gemini. The stage is now set for a new cast of characters, like a lion, virgin, crow, herdsman and strong man. Of course, there are a few familiar star patterns that never leave the sky, at least from our latitude, as they continually pivot about the North Star. Some of these include Ursa Minor, Ursa Major (at least the dipper part), Draco, Cassiopeia and Cepheus. Though it never produces spectacular storms, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which peaks on May 6 this year, is a reliable one. It is caused when the earth crosses the orbit of Halley’s Comet, intercepting debris shed by the comet. More meteors can typically be seen from the Southern Hemisphere (3040 per hour) than from the Northern Hemisphere (about 10 per hour). To observe these meteors find a dark location, lie back on a reclining lawn chair, face east and bundle up with blankets or a sleeping bag. More meteors flash across the sky between 1 a.m. and dawn than they do earlier in the evening; this year moonlight will not

interfere. Winter skies are known for their bright constellations and impressive open star clusters, but when it comes to the dense balls of older stars that reside in the outer regions of our galaxy, there are very few. That, however, is about to change when two of the finest will come into view beginning in May. The first is M3, which lies at the southern border of Canes Venatici. It is comprised of an estimated half a million stars and lies at a distance of about 34,000 lightyears. The cluster is thought to be approximately eight billion years old, relatively young for this type of cluster. Messier’s fifth entry in his catalog of non-stellar objects, found in the constellation of Serpens, is also a globular cluster similar in size and brightness to M3. Not quite as far away, M5 is about 25,000 light-years from the earth. But this cluster has been around considerably longer than M3, with an estimated age of 13 billion years. Both these celestial treasures are stunning sights through a medium-size telescope under dark skies. Mars continues to hang

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is developing a sculptural artist book project that celebrates the Mt. Hood Wilderness by placing the mountain as a focal element to tell a story of the region. Pine Meadow Ranch, a project of the Roundhouse Foundation, creates engagement with a historic working ranch and the community of Sisters. Artists and makers wanting to explore connections to the landscape, agriculture and the local area community are invited to Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters. Residents are asked to contribute to the Ranch or the community through one or more program focus areas. At the same time, artists are given time and space for their own artistic practice. The Roundhouse Foundation is working to establish Pine Meadow Ranch as a place of creative exchange with the local area community and between arts, agriculture, conservation and historic preservation.

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TREES: Traffic will be delayed on weekdays till May 22 Continued from page 1

to keep delays down to five minutes to avoid stacking traffic through downtown Sisters. “We knew it was going to be choppy with the short traffic closures,” Orange said. “Overall, for Day 1 we’re feeling pretty good.” Orange expects the crews will hit a rhythm as the work proceeds up the highway. He said the greatest density of trees in the 12.5-mile project area are in the first few miles moving east to west. “Sixty percent of the trees are in the first five miles,” he said. “Two miles to five miles is the bulk of the work.” The Oregon Department of Transportation will provide traffic control during the project, which is expected to run from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the workweek. ODOT says that motorists should anticipate delays up to 20 minutes. Goss Co. LLC was awarded a contract for $225,300 to do the work. The 2,100 trees that are being removed were killed or damaged by the application of the herbicide Perspective. In addition to falling, there will be a limited amount of tree-topping to leave wildlife snags in the area. The problem with the trees near Sisters began developing from 2013 to 2015 when Perspective was used along the highway corridor

to remove brush within the Oregon Department of Transportation right of way. The herbicide harmed ponderosa pines and other trees in the area where it was applied. An assessment by the U.S. Forest Service determined that thousands of trees in the corridor west of Sisters are dead or dying. The downed logs will be decked in multiple areas across the forest. Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid told The Nugget that the agency is still awaiting a final ruling from the Oregon Department of Agriculture as to whether the logs can be sold as saw timber. Implementation of a statewide rule that would limit the use of the weed-killer believed responsible for the death of the trees along

Highway 20 was stalled in March by a last-minute request from Bayer, the company that produces it. The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s new permanent rule slated to be adopted on March 22 would prohibit the use of the chemical in areas where the roots of desirable trees — like ponderosa pines — may be present. Until a new permanent rule is in place, the Forest Service won’t know what uses will be allowed. “We’ve had three potential buyers show interest already,” Reid said. If the logs are sold for that purpose, there will be a sealed bid process, he said. A sale could go forward this spring or early summer. For the latest information on road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

OUR DRINKING WATER QUALITY TOLLGATE WATER COMPANY 2018

Federal and state agencies require each community water system to provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to each customer. This is Tollgate Water Company’s (TWC) 2018 report. Where does my water come from? TWC’s water is derived from two wells, which pump from a ground water aquifer. One well is located at the east end of Wagon Wheel in section 5 and is sometimes called well #5 because it is in section 5, but is more commonly designated as well #2. Well #2 was drilled to a depth of 346 ft. in 1980. Static water level is the level of the water in the well when water is not being pumped. The current static water level is 118 ft. The other well, well #1, is located just north of the fire substation. It was drilled to a depth of 220 ft. in 1972 and has a current static water level of 127 ft. The combined discharge volume into the distribution system from the two well pumps is around 1000 gallons per minute. Source water assessment and its availability The 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act require all states to conduct Source Water Assessments for public water systems within their boundaries. The assessments consist of (1) identification of the Drinking Water Protection Area, i.e., the area at the surface that is directly above that part of the aquifer that supplies water to our wells, (2) identification of the potential sources of pollution within the Drinking Water Protection Area, and (3) determination of the susceptibility or relative risk to the well water from those pollution sources. The purpose of the assessment is to provide water systems with the information needed to develop a strategy to protect the drinking water resource. The respective Drinking Water Programs of the Department of Human Services and Environmental Quality have completed the assessment for Tollgate’s wells. A copy of the report is on file at the water system’s office. Why are there contaminants in drinking water? Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791 Is my water safe? Last year, 2018, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state drinking water health standards. TWC is proud to report that your system has not violated a maximum contamination level or any other water quality standard. Not all contaminants are tested annually. For those which are not tested annually, the most recent sampling results occurring in the last five years must be reported, if the contaminant was detected. TWC tests for more than 90 contaminants. The three contaminants listed in Table I are the only contaminants found in TWC’s water in the last test cycle. To help you understand terms and abbreviations found in Table One the following definitions are provided: Parts per million (PPM) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Maximum Contamination Level – the “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contamination Level Goal – the “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

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their friend Ed Helton who had influenced many in Central Oregon to start riding the trails. According to boot camp organizer, Jeff Tryens, Ed’s interest in learning about endurance riding had inspired Jeff to hold this

first-ever endurance clinic in Sisters. When boot camp wrapped up on Sunday at noon, participants left with big smiles on their faces and a bag full of tips to help them become better endurance riders. Editor’s note: The author of this article, Sister High School junior Sasha Komar, participated in the clinic, finishing the ride portion well ahead of the rest of the pack on her horse, Ali.

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What is endurance riding? Endurance riding has been a sport since the early 1900s. Originally, its purpose was to test military horses on their abilities. To pass the test, horses had to travel 50 to 100 miles in one day, carrying at least 200 pounds. As the military started updating their methods of transportation and technology, the need for horses was reduced and endurance riding became a sport rather than a military test. Today, horses and riders have a choice of traveling either 25, 30, 50, 55, 75, 80, or 100 miles depending on what rides they choose to compete in. A race consists of the horse covering all kinds of terrain such as rocky and dusty trails to whatever else nature throws at them that day. The horses are judged on the condition they are in during and after the ride, and the winner is the horse with the highest grades on their vet card. The condition of the horse is judged by a veterinarian, who examines the horses at vet checks. Vet checks are stops that a horse has to pass through in order to continue and qualify for the rest of the ride. They usually occur the night before a ride, during a ride, and after a ride. Vet checks during a ride can occur once or several times, depending on what distance the rider chooses. Longerdistance rides require more vet checks, while 25 or 30 miles only require one. The vet check consists of checking the horse’s pulse, gut sounds, and gait. Pulse and gut sounds are checked by stethoscope, while the gait is checked by the rider leading their horse in front of the vet at a trot. If the horse meets all of the requirements getting passing grades on its vet card, it will continue on with

the race. If the horse does not pass some of the tests, it will be stopped and withdrawn from the race. Although endurance riding is popular throughout the U.S., the Pacific Northwest turns out to be a perfect area for endurance riding. This part of the U.S. is known for its natural beauty, various types of terrain, and endless trails. In fact, many endurance riders move to Central Oregon for this sport. In interviews at the Sisters Endurance Boot Camp, many riders revealed their love for this sport and how they got started. For instance, Lori Hunter, the owner of Thunderhawk Farms in Cloverdale (an Arabian horse breeding farm), said that she started this sport after owning Arabian horses her entire life. Arabians are, by far, the most popular horses for endurance riding. This is because they have the perfect body and mind for it. Arabians have the stamina to complete long distances due to their large lungs, strong feet, athletic and slim body — and they are highly intelligent. These features allow them to breathe more air, withstand harsh terrain, and last many miles on the trail. Arabians originally came from the Middle Eastern desert and are one of the most intelligent horse breeds. They are quick learners and pick up new skills very quickly. Endurance riding is a growing sport in the horse community and is always welcoming new members. Riders with more experience help beginners and the community is a friendly environment full of amazing people. The shared love for horses and being out on the trail brings together great people and horses.

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HUGE SALE. DR brush-cutter, Furry Friends Foundation blocks, tall metal fence posts, helps pets in our community! some fencing. Tons of clothes, Open Tues. & Thurs., 11 to 2 books, purses. Lots of wood 204 W. Adams Ave. #109 furniture, antique upright Zenith 541-797-4023 Foreign Broadcast radio. Antique Bend Spay & Neuter Project 201 For Sale skis. Wood dining room table Providing Low-Cost Options for with extender. 4 wood dining “Support Sisters” Spay, Neuter and more! chairs. Household items. room SHOP LOCAL! Go to BendSnip.org Framed, signed and numbered or call 541-617-1010 205/55R-XL 94T Himalaya wildlife prints. Lots more - if we Studded Tires mounted on steel Three Rivers Humane Society don't have it - you don't need it! winter wheels. Tires new in Where love finds a home! See the Sale May 3-4-5, 9-4, on Paradise November 2018. $740 value, doggies at 1694 SE McTaggart Alley off Hwy 20. Follow signs. asking $500 OBO. 503-440-5968 in Madras • A No-kill Shelter Multi-family Garage Sale. Sat/ Go to ThreeRiversHS.org Habitat THRIFT STORE Sun, 9-2. Household items, furn., or call 541-475-6889 211 E. Cascade • 541-549-1740 kids & adult clothing, DVDs. Habitat RESTORE 1171 Hill Ave. behind Rays. 500 Services 254 W. Adams • 541-549-1621 Huge Sale. Antiques, leather Hours at both stores are BOOKKEEPING BY KIM furniture, small display cases, Mon.-Sat., 9 to 5; Sun. 12 to 4 541-771-4820 advertising signs, outdoor furn., Donations accepted Mon.-Sat. SMALL Engine REPAIR fencing materials. Fri/Sat, 9-5, from 10 to 4 only. Lawn Mowers, Tumalo, 4th & Cook Ave. Chainsaws & Trimmers THE NUGGET Antique & Collectible Sale. RV Sisters Rental NEWSPAPER and misc. cool stuff. Fri/Sat. 9-6. 506 North Pine Street C L A S S I F I E D S!! 66484 Ponderosa Loop. 541-549-9631 They're at NuggetNews.com ~ Authorized service center for Uploaded every Tuesday Happy Trails Estate Sales! Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, afternoon at no extra charge! Selling or Downsizing? Call 541-549-9941 Honda, Tecumseh Locally owned & operated by... Deadline for classified is Daiya 541-480-2806 ~ HOUSE CLEANING ~ Monday by noon Sharie 541-771-1150 I have openings to clean your house. 35 years experience, with 202 Firewood 301 Vehicles references. 541-550-0311 Firewood $99/cord We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE partially seasoned cut/split u-haul Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– from downtown Sisters. Call Robb at 541-647-8794 or Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! 541-420-3254 Jeff at 541-815-7397 Two exp. men with 25+ years SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS Sisters Car Connection da#3919 comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. SistersCarConnection.com DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 • SINCE 1976 • SCC PROFESSIONAL 302 Recreational Vehicles Doug Fir – Lodgepole – Juniper AUTO DETAILING DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES 2018 NuCampRV Tab 320S for Premium services by appt. – 18155 Hwy. 126 East – two, 16'. New condition. All Sisters Car Connection SistersForestProducts.com items needed for camping, hook 102 W. Barclay Drive Order Online! 541-410-4509 up, and go. Easily pulled by our 4 541-647-8794 • Ask for Robb cylinder Subaru. See at • DERI’s HAIR SALON • 204 Arts & Antiques NuCampRV.com. Call 541-419-1279 jackhomeyer@gmail.com. WEDDINGS • CATERING House for rent in Sisters, 3 BR, Voice of the Ancients ~ Willow Camp Catering ~ 401 Horses 2 BA, W/D, hardwood floors, (prehistoric fiction) Call Wendy, 541-923-8675 2-car garage with openers, newly Dinosaur Fossils Horse boarding, Sisters FIFI'S HAULING SERVICE painted inside and out. $1,700 a ChafortheFinest.com 4 1/2 acres, 2 irrigated. Barn, Dump Trailers available! month. Available June 1. To view corrals, loafing shed, shade trees. THE JEWEL – 27 YEARS! Call 541-419-2204 contact Burke910@gmail.com Home, pastures available for Jewelry Repair • Custom Design GEORGE’S SEPTIC for appt. Sisters Rodeo. 585-388-0969. gems | 541-549-9388 | gold TANK SERVICE PONDEROSA PROPERTIES www.thejewelonline.com Certified Weed-Free HAY. “A Well Maintained –Monthly Rentals Available– Orchard Grass or Alfalfa Hay, Septic System Protects Call Debbie at 541-549-2002 Sisters. $250 per ton. Complete Set-up for Glass the Environment” Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: Call 541-548-4163 $44,000 start tomorrow! 541-549-2871 PonderosaProperties.com • • • • • • • • • • • • Horse Boarding in Sisters ~ BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters (3) LIGHTED SHOWCASES New barn, arena, round pen, ~ Olivia Spencer ~ Ponderosa Properties LLC Durable & Mirrored! and access to National Forest. Expert Local Bookkeeping! NEED TO GET AWAY? $600 ea. or $1,650 for all. $550/mo. Call 541-323-1841. Phone: (541) 241-4907 Search The Nugget's Call Cha, 541-549-1140 1st CUTTING HAY IS HERE! www.spencerbookkeeping.com VACATION RENTALS! Call Cole Ranch for quality 205 Garage & Estate Sales THE NUGGET mixed-grass, barn-stored, 104 Vacation Rentals NEWSPAPER GARAGE SALE. Bike, Fish Cat tested, 2-tie & 3x3 bales. QUILT WEEK AVAILABLE pontoon, antique rocker, vintage 541-213-8959 501 Computers & Visit vrbo.com/442970 quilts, holiday decor & much Communications 403 Pets or call 503-730-0150, Owner more. Fri. May 3, 9 to 4. Follow signs to 16052 Cattle Drive Rd. SISTERS SATELLITE CASCADE HOME & A CARING ENVIRONMENT TV • PHONE • INTERNET VACATION RENTALS Estate Sale May 4 & 5. 8:30-4 for your treasured Best Friends Your authorized local dealer for Monthly and Vacation Rentals Sat., 9-3 Sun. Western items, in your home while you're away! DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet throughout Sisters Country. tools, furniture (indoor & Sisters-Tumalo-Petsitting.com and more! CCB # 191099 (541) 549-0792 outdoor), collectibles & much 541-306-7551 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729 Property management more. Worth the trip! 26237 Pine Joyful Pup Pet Happiness for second homes. Lodge Rd., Camp Sherman. Technology Problems? Service! Offering experienced CascadeVacationRentals.net I can fix them for you. YARD SALE. Sat. 5/4, 9 to 4. and loving pet care, Joyful Pup Solving for business, home & ~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Koala sewing table, KitchenAid Hikes, Happy Dog Walks, Forest A/V needs. All tech supported. Private Central OR vac. rentals, mixer, fabric, patterns, craft Adventures and Trail Dog Jason Williams Property Management Services books, yarn, knitting needles, Training. Contact Jen at Sisters local • 25 yrs. experience 541-977-9898 etc., clothing & household. 541-848-9192 or 541-719-8329 www.SistersVacation.com 69988 Sno Cap Ln. off Wilt Rd. joyfulpupinsisters@gmail.com

ALL advertising in this newspaper is 101 Real Estate subject to the Fair Housing Act Horse/cow property in upscale which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or rural Sisters area. 5 ac. for sale discrimination based on race, color, with up to 17 ac. LT lease, 12 ac. religion, sex, handicap, familial 1895 water rights, mtn. view, status or national origin, or an pond, adj. BLM, near hiking intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrim- preserve. No hemp or marijuana. ination.” Familial status includes Will list @ $397,000. children under the age of 18 living 541-548-3438 for photos/info. with parents or legal custodians, HEATED CAR STORAGE pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. Gated, w/clubroom & car wash. This newspaper will not knowingly Purchase or Lease Option. accept any advertising for real estate 541-419-2502 which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all 102 Commercial Rentals dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal MINI STORAGE opportunity basis. To complain of Sisters Storage & Rental discrimination call HUD toll-free at 506 North Pine Street 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing 541-549-9631 impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Sizes 5x5 to 15x30. 7-day access. CLASSIFIED RATES Computerized security gate. COST: $2 per line for first insertion, On-site management. $1.50 per line for each additional U-Haul trucks, trailers, moving insertion to 9th week, $1 per line boxes & supplies. 10th week and beyond (identical ad/consecutive weeks). Also included Prime Downtown Retail Space in The Nugget online classifieds at no Call Lori at 541-549-7132 additional charge. There is a Cold Springs Commercial minimum $5 charge for any classified. First line = approx. 20-25 CASCADE STORAGE characters, each additional line = approx. 25-30 characters. Letters, (541) 549-1086 • (877) 540-1086 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access spaces, numbers and punctuation = 1 character. Any ad copy changes will 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available be charged at the first-time insertion 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units rate of $2 per line. Standard On-site Management abbreviations allowed with the approval of The Nugget classified Rare Office Available department. NOTE: Legal notices Perfect law office or ?. placed in the Public Notice section Log building next to US Bank. are charged at the display advertising 559 sq. ft. $643/mo. rate. Call Dick 541-408-6818. DEADLINE: MONDAY, noon preceding WED. publication. SNO CAP MINI STORAGE PLACEMENT & PAYMENT: www.SistersStorage.com Office, 442 E. Main Ave. Phone, LONG-TERM DISCOUNTS! 541-549-9941 or place online at NuggetNews.com. Payment is due Secure, Automated Facility upon placement. VISA & with On-site Manager MasterCard accepted. Billing • • • available for continuously run 541-549-3575 classified ads, after prepayment of first four (4) weeks and upon approval of account application. 103 Residential Rentals CATEGORIES: 101 Real Estate 102 Commercial Rentals 103 Residential Rentals 104 Vacation Rentals 106 Real Estate Wanted 107 Rentals Wanted 200 Business Opportunities 201 For Sale 202 Firewood 203 Recreation Equipment 204 Arts & Antiques 205 Garage & Estate Sales 206 Lost & Found 207 The Holidays 301 Vehicles 302 Recreational Vehicles 401 Horses 402 Livestock 403 Pets 500 Services 501 Computer Services 502 Carpet Upholstery Cleaning 503 Appliance Repair & Refinish 504 Handyman 505 Auto Repair 600 Tree Service & Forestry 601 Construction 602 Plumbing & Electric 603 Excavations & Trucking 604 Heating & Cooling 605 Painting 606 Landscaping & Yard Maint. 701 Domestic Services 702 Sewing 703 Child Care 704 Events & Event Services 801 Classes & Training 802 Help Wanted 803 Work Wanted 901 Wanted 902 Personals 999 Public Notice

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BRUSH BUSTERS SPURGE COCHRAN MONTE'S ELECTRIC Central Oregon Fire Safe BUILDER, INC. • service • residential 541-410-4509 • CCB 177189 General Contractor • commercial • industrial Building Distinctive, Serving all of Central Oregon Elpeez@aol.com M & J CARPET CLEANING Handcrafted Custom Homes, 541-719-1316 Carpet, area rug, upholstery & Sisters Tree Care, LLC Additions, Remodels Since ’74 lic. bond. insured, CCB #200030 tile cleaning. Senior & Veterans Preservation, Pruning, A “Hands-On” Builder Discounts • 541-549-9090 Removals & Storm Damage 603 Excavation & Trucking Keeping Your Project on Time Serving All of Central Oregon Circuit Rider Carpet Cleaning & On Budget • CCB #96016 BANR Enterprises, LLC Brad Bartholomew “A Labor of Love” with To speak to Spurge personally, Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 35 years exp.! 541-549-6471 call 541-815-0523 Hardscape, Rock Walls 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444 BULLSEYE CARPET & Residential & Commercial JOHN PIERCE 4 Brothers Tree Service UPHOLSTERY CLEANING CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 General Contracting LLC Sisters' Premier Tree Experts! Cutting Edge Technology www.BANR.net Residential Building Projects – TREE REMOVAL & Over 30 years experience, Serving Sisters Since 1976 ROBINSON & OWEN CLEANUP – specialize in rugs & pet stains. Strictly Quality Heavy Construction, Inc. Native / Non-Native Tree Licensed & Insured CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 All your excavation needs Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk – Sisters owned & operated – 541-549-9764 *General excavation Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency bullseyecarpetcleaning.net *Site Preparation JERRY WILLIS DRYWALL Storm Damage Cleanup, • 541-238-7700 • *Sub-Divisions & VENETIAN PLASTER Craning & Stump Grinding, GORDON’S *Road Building Debris Removal. All Residential, Commercial Jobs LAST TOUCH *Sewer and Water Systems – FOREST MANAGEMENT – 541-480-7179 • CCB #69557 Cleaning Specialists for *Underground Utilities Fire Fuels Reduction Brush EARTHWOOD CARPETS, WINDOWS *Grading *Snow Removal Mowing, Mastication, Tree TIMBER FRAME HOMES & UPHOLSTERY *Sand-Gravel-Rock Thinning, Large & Small Scale Large inventory of dry, stable, Member Better Business Bureau Licensed • Bonded • Insured Projects! gorgeous, recycled old-growth • Bonded & Insured • CCB #124327 Serving Black Butte Ranch, Douglas fir and pine for mantles, Serving Central Oregon (541) 549-1848 Camp Sherman & Sisters Area stair systems, furniture and Since 1980 since 2003 TEWALT & SONS INC. structural beams. Timber frame Call 541-549-3008 ** Free Estimates ** Excavation Contractors design and construction services Sisters Carpet Cleaning Owner James Hatley & Sons Sisters’ Oldest Excavation Co. since 1990 – CCB#174977 CELEBRATING 39 years in 541-815-2342 Our experience will make your 549-0924 • earthwoodhomes.com business with spring specials! 4brostrees.com $ go further – Take advantage SPRING IS HERE – Call 541-549-2216 – Licensed, Bonded and Insured of our FREE on-site visit! ~ GOT PROJECTS? ~ CCB-215057 Hard Rock Removal • Rock 504 Handyman BIG or small, CALL BRAD Hammering • Hauling 541-527-0306 601 Construction Carl Perry Construction LLC Trucking • Top Soil • Fill Dirt General Contractor for over 30 Home Restoration • Repair Ground-to-finish Site Prep DYER years, now serving Black Butte, – DECKS & FENCES – Construction & Renovation Building Demolition • Ponds & Camp Sherman, Sisters and CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 Custom Residential Projects Liners • Creative & Decorative beyond. Repairs, renovation, FRANCOIS' WORKSHOP All Phases • CCB #148365 Rock Placement • Clearing, remodel, additions, alterations, Int./Ext. Carpentry & Repairs Leveling & Grading Driveways 541-420-8448 improvements, replacement– Custom Woodworking – Utilities: Sewer Mains, Laterals Swiss Mountain Log Homes consultation, estimates, insurance Painting, Decks, Fences & Water, Power, TV & Phone Hand-crafted Log Homes & work - anything for your home, Outbuildings • CCB #154477 Septic System EXPERTS: Design Services • Roof Systems all trades possible. From window 541-815-0624 or 541-549-0605 & Porches • Railings/Staircases • Complete Design & Permit or door repair/replacement to Approval, Feasibility, Test Holes. Home Customizations, LLC Log Accents & Fireplace Mantels major room addition. Sand, Pressurized & Standard Res. & Commercial Remodeling, • Remodels & Log Restoration • 541-527-0306 • CCB# 224650 Systems. Repairs, Tank Bldg. Maintenance & Painting Sawmill & Boom Truck Services CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. Replacement. CCB #76888 Chris Patrick, Owner – CCB #162818 – Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers Cellular: 419-2672 or 419-5172 homecustomizations@gmail.com Phil Rerat, 541-420-3572 CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 • 541-549-1472 • CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083 www.SwissMtLogHomes.com www.CenigasMasonry.com TewaltAndSonsExcavation.com JONES UPGRADES LLC BWPierce General Contracting LAREDO CONSTRUCTION SistersOregonGuide.com Home Repairs & Remodeling Residential Construction Projects 541-549-1575 Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Becke William Pierce For ALL Your Residential 604 Heating & Cooling Fences, Sheds & more. CCB#190689 • 541-647-0384 Construction Needs Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 ACTION AIR beckewpcontracting@gmail.com CCB #194489 Local resident • CCB #201650 Heating & Cooling, LLC McCARTHY & SONS www.laredoconstruction.com Retrofit • New Const • Remodel LAREDO CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION LEAKY PIPES ? Consulting, Service & Installs 541-549-1575 New Construction, Remodels, Find your plumber in actionairheatingandcooling.com Maintenance / Repairs Fine Finish Carpentry The Nugget Newspaper's CCB #195556 Insurance Work CCB #194489 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561 CLASSIFIEDS 541-549-6464 John M. Keady Construction Carl Perry Construction LLC 602 Plumbing & Electric Home Maintenance & Repairs, Residential & Commercial 605 Painting Decks & Fences, Restoration • Repair SWEENEY Riverfront Painting LLC Small Remodels & Upgrades. – DECKS & FENCES – PLUMBING, INC. Interior/Exterior • Deck Staining CCB #204632 • 541-480-2731 CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 “Quality and Reliability” SHORT LEAD TIMES – Sisters Oregon Guide – Repairs • Remodeling JOHN NITCHER Travis Starr, 541-647-0146 Pick up a copy at the Nugget! • New Construction CONSTRUCTION License #216081 • Water Heaters General Contractor 600 Tree Service & Residential / Comm. Painting 541-549-4349 Home repair, remodeling and Interior & Exterior Forestry Residential and Commercial additions. CCB #101744 Carl Perry Construction LLC Licensed • Bonded • Insured 541-549-2206 TIMBER STAND CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 CCB #87587 IMPROVEMENT LLC SIMON CONSTRUCTION – Earl W. Nowell Painting – All-phase Tree Care Specialist CURTS ELECTRIC LLC SERVICES Local! Int., Ext., Stain, Decks... Technical Removals, Pruning, – SISTERS, OREGON – Design / Build / Fine Carpentry Lic. & Bonded • CCB #201728 Stump Grinding, Planting & Quality Electrical Installations Residential / Commercial For free estimate: 541-633-8297 Consultations, Brush Mowing, Agricultural • Commercial CCB #184335 • 541-948-2620 ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Lot Clearing, Wildfire Fuel Industrial • Well & Irrigation bsimon@bendbroadband.com Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Reduction • Nate Goodwin Pumps, Motor Control, CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Refurbishing Decks ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A Barns & Shops, Plan Reviews Factory Trained Technicians CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 CCB #190496 • 541-771-4825 CCB #178543 Since 1983 • CCB #44054 www.frontier-painting.com online at www.tsi.services 541-480-1404 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553

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606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740. Affordable Handyman & Yard Care with distinction & integrity. NEEDLE cleanup! 541-240-1120

J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, gutters. Edgar Cortez, 541-610-8982 or 541-420-8163 jandelspcing15@gmail.com Metolius Lawn Maintenance Aerating, thatching, mowing, pruning, hauling & more – Call Eric Bilderback LCB #15899 • 541-508-9672 AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE New comm. mower for household lawns to larger spaces. Edging, weed-eating, fertilizing at reasonable rates. 2 differentsized dump-trucks to haul topsoil, rock, bark, brush, debris, dump loads. 541-678-3332

Fencing, irrigation installation & trouble-shooting, defensible space strategies, general cleanups, turf care maintenance and agronomic recommendations, fertility & water conservation management, light excavation. CCB 188594 • LCB 9264 541-515-8462 – All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing... Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122 –THE NUGGET–

701 Domestic Services BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 PANORAMIC WINDOW CLEANING Serving all of Central OR. Bonded & insured. Senior & military discounts. 541-510-7918 UPLOADED EVERY TUESDAY! The Nugget Newspaper C L A S S I F I E D S are at www.NuggetNews.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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ntal is Sisters Vacation Rental is 999 Public Notice s to clean looking for housekeepers to clean NOTICE OF homes BUDGET in and vacation rental in and COMMITTEE MEETINGS onal and around Sisters. PT, seasonal and Agreat public meeting of hours the Budget urs with pay! Flexible with Committee of the required. City of Sisters ed. Will some weekends Will andtrain the the Sisters Renewal . Call rightUrban person. Call Agency, Deschutes County, State 296. Darcey 541-420-5296. of Oregon, to discuss budget work and One day/week for yardthework and for fiscal year July 1, 2019 isters. general clean-up in Sisters.to June 30, 2020, will bea held must. $15/hr. Reliability must.at City Council Chambers, 541-410-2870. City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, ERVICE AQUA CLEAR SPA SERVICE Sisters, OR 97759. nician Hot tub cleaning technician The first meeting will take ded with needed. Training provided with place on Monday, May 6, 2019 cement. opportunity for advancement. at 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the n driving Competitive pay. Clean driving meeting is to receive the budget rious record required. Serious message and to receive public email for applicants only. Call or email for comment on the budget. This is a 1023; interview: 541-410-1023; public meeting where ail.com aquaclearoregon@gmail.com deliberation of the Budget Time Now Hiring-Full TimeAny Committee will take place. e Sales Associate person may appear at the meeting endly & Weand are discuss lookingthe forproposed a friendly & or quilter enthusiastic knitter and/or quilter programs with the Budget Stitchin' toCommittee. join our team at the Stitchin' A copy of the bility to Post. Helpful Ability or to document maySkills: be inspected ed sales work on a computerized sales obtained on or after April 30, for system, math skills 2019 at City Hall, 520for E. ease pick calculating yardage. Please pick Cascade Ave., Sisters, between Stitchin' up an application at the Stitchin' the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. e Ave. Post, W. Cascade Listed311 below are timesAve. of Sisters scheduled Budget Committee looking Angeline's Bakery is looking Meetings. for fabulous people! Front Front DATES AND TIMES: counter/Barista positions tions Monday, May 6, 2018 3:30 p.m. available. Bring resumes by mes by Tuesday, May 7, 2018 3:30 p.m. any9,time. Thursday, May 2018 3:30 p.m. A copy of this notice isProperty available operty Metolius Meadows on the City of Sisters website, n Camp Owners Association in Camp www.ci.sisters.or.us. a P/T Sherman is seeking a For P/T additional m May 1 operational information, assistant fromplease May 1 contact: Joseph O’Neill,would rk would through October 30. Work ol care, include541-323‐5222. community pool care, nance some T Hgrounds E N Umaintenance GGET ure trails including ofPnature N E upkeep WSPA E R trails assisting and 5pastures, 4 1 - 5as 4 9well - 9as9 assisting 41 ons, with daily operations, www.NuggetNews.com ep of a maintenance andBUDGET upkeep of a NOTICE OF stem. community water system. #1 COMMITTEE MEETING reply to Interested parties can to A public meeting of thereply Budget Address admin@mmpoa.org. Address Committee for Black Butte Young, your inquiries to EdJefferson Young, School District #41, Operations Manager. ger. County, State of Oregon, to caping is VOHS Landscaping discuss Custom the budget for the fiscalis e wages, now yearhiring! July 1,Competitive 2019 to Junewages, 30, 15-8462 greatwill company. 2020, be held541-515-8462 at Black Butte School, 25745 FS Road ow filling The Garden Angel is now1419, filling Camp Sherman, Oregon. landscape maintenance crew e crew The meeting will take place on B 9583. member positions. LCB 9583. April 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The 882 or Inquire at 541-549-2882 or purpose of the meeting is to il.com thegardenangel@gmail.com receive the budget message and C CLUB SISTERS ATHLETIC CLUB to receive comment from the o provide is now hiring someone to provide public on the budget. This is a customer our members with great customer public meeting where er week service. 10-20 hours per week deliberation of the Budget dditional with the possibility for additional Committee will take place. Any -seasonal hours. Seasonal and non-seasonal person may appear at the meeting noon, positions open. Afternoon, and discuss the proposed hours. evening and weekend hours. programs with the Budget uded with Single membership included with Committee. A copy of the budget portunity employment and the opportunity document may be inspected or m! Please to work with a great team! Please obtained after April 15, 2019 at esume off drop a cover letter and resume off the Black Butte School between sted. at the Club if interested. the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. DS! CL A S SShawn I F I ERussell D S ! at Please contact e in It pays to advertise in any 541-595-6203 if you need aper The Nugget Newspaper accommodations to fully ay Deadlineinisthe Monday participate meeting. 9941 or before noon, 541-549-9941 or The first notice of the Budget s.com online at NuggetNews.com Committee meeting #1 has been sday Uploaded every Tuesday posted on the BBSD website at: o you! at no additional cost to you! www.blackbutte.k12.or.us

NOTICE OF PUBLIC 999HEARING Public Notice NOTICE OFgiven BUDGET Notice is hereby that the COMMITTEE City of SistersMEETINGS Planning ACommission public meeting the Budget willofconduct a Committee of theatCity of Sisters public hearing Sisters City and the Sisters Urban Avenue, Renewal Hall, 520 E. Cascade Agency, Deschutes County, State Sisters (mailing address PO Box of 39,Oregon, Sisters, to ORdiscuss 97759)the onbudget May for2019 fiscalatyear 2019 to 16, 5:30July PM1,regarding Juneapplications 30, 2020, will bebelow. held at the listed City oral Council Chambers, City Public and written testimony Hall, 520 E. Cascade is invited. The hearingAvenue, will be Sisters, OR 97759. held according to SDC Chapter The first meeting will take 4.1 and the rules of procedure place on Monday, May 6,and 2019 adopted by the Council at 3:30 p.m. The purpose available at City Hall. Prior of to the the meeting is to receive budget public hearing, writtenthe comments message and to receive public may be provided to Sisters City comment onE.the budget.Avenue, This is a Hall at 520 Cascade meeting where Sisterspublic (mailing address PO Box deliberation of the Budget 39, Sisters, OR 97759) or Committeeemailed will take to place. Any person may appear at the meeting bmcconkie@ci.sisters.or.us. and discuss the proposed Comments should be directed programs with the toward the criteria thatBudget apply to copyreference of the thisCommittee. request and A must document may beFor inspected or the file number. additional obtained on orplease after April 30, information, contact 2019 atMcConkie, City Hall, Principal 520 E. BreAnne Cascade Ave., Sisters, between Planner at (541) 323-5208 or the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. bmcconkie@ci.sister.or.us. A of and copyListed of the below City’s are stafftimes report scheduled Budget Committee recommendation to the hearings body will beMeetings. available for review DATES TIMES: at no cost atAND least seven days Monday, 6, 2018 3:30 p.m. before theMay hearing, paper copies Tuesday, May 7, on 2018 3:30 at p.m. will be available request a Thursday, May 2018 3:30 p.m. reasonable cost. 9, TTY services are A copy ofatthis available available the notice SistersisCity Hall. on the City of Sisters website, Please contact Kerry Prosser, For City www.ci.sisters.or.us. Recorder, at (541) 323-5213 additional information, please for arrangements. The Sisters contact: Joseph O’Neill, City Hall building is a fully 541-323‐5222. facility. handicapped-accessible PUBLIC T HHEARING: E N U G GMay E T 16, 2019 atN5:30 PM EWSPAPER FILE5#:4 MOD 1 - 5 419-01, 9 - 9CD 9 419-01 1 APPLICANT/ OWNER: Peter www.NuggetNews.com Hall on behalf of 3 Sisters NOTICE OF BUDGET Partners, LLC COMMITTEE MEETING #1 LOCATION: Map and Taxlot A public meeting of the Budget #: 151004BC00100, also known Committee for Black Butte as Tract A of the ClearPine School District #41, Jefferson subdivision (approximately 155 County, State of Oregon, to W Heising Dr.) discuss the budget for the fiscal REQUEST: Type III Review of year July 1, 2019 to June 30, a Cottage Development and 2020, will be held at Black Butte Modification to an approved School, 25745 FS Road 1419, tentative subdivision plat (SUB Camp Sherman, Oregon. 18-01). This proposal will The meeting will take place on reconfigure a portion of the April 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The proposed Phase 6 of the purpose of the meeting is to ClearPine subdivision to enable receive the budget message and the construction of 10 to receive comment from the cottage-style dwellings. The 10 public on the budget. This is a cottage-style lots will replace 12 public meeting where single family attached deliberation of the Budget (townhome) lots. Committee will take place. Any APPLICABLE CRITERIA: person may appear at the meeting City of Sisters Development and discuss the proposed Code (SDC): Chapter 4.1. (Types programs with the Budget of Applications and Review Committee. A copy of the budget Procedures); Chapter 4.3 (Land document may be inspected or Divisions and Lot Line obtained after April 15, 2019 at Adjustments); Chapter 2.2 the Black Butte School between (Residential District); Chapter the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 2.3 (Multi-Family Residential Please contact Shawn Russell at District); Chapter 4.6 (Cottage 541-595-6203 if you need any Developments); Chapter 3.1 accommodations to fully (Access and Circulation); participate in the meeting. Chapter 3.2 (Landscaping and The first notice of the Budget Screening); and Chapter 3.3 Committee meeting #1 has been (Vehicle and Bicycle Parking). posted on the BBSD website at: NuggetNews.com www.blackbutte.k12.or.us

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Sisters Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters (mailing address PO Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759) on May 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM regarding the applications listed below. Public oral and written testimony is invited. The hearing will be held according to SDC Chapter 4.1 and the rules of procedure adopted by the Council and available at City Hall. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be provided to Sisters City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters (mailing address PO Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759) or emailed to bmcconkie@ci.sisters.or.us. Comments should be directed toward the criteria that apply to this request and must reference the file number. For additional information, please contact BreAnne McConkie, Principal Planner at (541) 323-5208 or bmcconkie@ci.sister.or.us. A copy of the City’s staff report and recommendation to the hearings body will be available for review at no cost at least seven days before the hearing, paper copies will be available on request at a reasonable cost. TTY services are available at the Sisters City Hall. Please contact Kerry Prosser, City Recorder, at (541) 323-5213 for arrangements. The Sisters City Hall building is a fully handicapped-accessible facility. PUBLIC HEARING: May 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM FILE #: MOD 19-01, CD 19-01 APPLICANT/ OWNER: Peter Hall on behalf of 3 Sisters Partners, LLC LOCATION: Map and Taxlot #: 151004BC00100, also known as Tract A of the ClearPine subdivision (approximately 155 W Heising Dr.) REQUEST: Type III Review of a Cottage Development and Modification to an approved tentative subdivision plat (SUB 18-01). This proposal will reconfigure a portion of the proposed Phase 6 of the ClearPine subdivision to enable the construction of 10 cottage-style dwellings. The 10 cottage-style lots will replace 12 single family attached (townhome) lots. APPLICABLE CRITERIA: City of Sisters Development Code (SDC): Chapter 4.1. (Types of Applications and Review Procedures); Chapter 4.3 (Land Divisions and Lot Line Adjustments); Chapter 2.2 (Residential District); Chapter 2.3 (Multi-Family Residential District); Chapter 4.6 (Cottage Developments); Chapter 3.1 (Access and Circulation); Chapter 3.2 (Landscaping and Screening); and Chapter 3.3 (Vehicle and Bicycle Parking). NuggetNews.com

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CANDIDATES: Election for two positions set for May 21 Continued from page 1

does not like the way school board elections are handled. “I think this process is broken and it should be the first two past the post,” he told The Nugget. And, he noted, “I don’t think anybody should be on any election position unopposed.” King said, “I’ve been frustrated with the progress in my tenure on the board. You can get everybody to agree and it still doesn’t happen. We have no excuses (not) to be a whole lot better than we are.” Smith, who serves as school board chairman, acknowledges that there is room for improvement in Sisters schools. “I think we need to do better in math,” he said, citing the upcoming implementation of new math curriculum. He lauded what he described as “a shift to the social, emotional wellness of the child. I’ve long been an advocate of educating the whole child.” He believes that Sisters does a good job with core instruction in reading, writing and math and “beyond that we have an extraordinary array of programs.” King thinks the district should aim higher in its aspirations. “Why not continue to raise the bar and become one of the best school districts on the west coast of America?” he asks. He believes that the district should broaden its curriculum by bringing in instruction from capable members of the Sisters community and work harder to “individuate” educational offerings. “How do we help an individual child reach their potential, whatever that is?” he asks. While metrics for determining what one of the best school districts on the west coast of America looks like remain largely undefined, King believes that the key to maximizing Sisters’ advantages in socio-economic make-up, facilities and quality of teachers is more

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training, longer school days and a longer school year. “I think we have great teachers who need great training and (to be) in front of the kids for more time,” he said. “I think everyone would like to have more school days,” Smith said. “They are expensive… It’s a better investment to improve our quality of instruction.” Smith sees mostly positives in his assessment of Sisters School District. “I clearly think we can be better,” he said. “We have, I think, a very good school district. People move to Sisters to come to our school district, which, I think, is a pretty good indication that we’re doing some good stuff.” King acknowledges that there are “practicalities” that make it difficult to implement some of his ideas — “and some of those are very real. But let’s take steps in that direction.” For his part, Smith hopes to maintain the “unparalleled” level of community involvement in the schools. “We’re fortunate to have a community that values education,” he said. “I’ve tried to create an environment… where folks in the community have trust in the district. I trust and respect people in the community. I listen carefully to what they have to say — and I think that’s important.” Don Hedrick is tossing his hat back into a familiar ring. After serving on the school board from 2009 to 2017 — four of those as chairman, he found that he missed being on the school board. Hedrick believes that Sisters’ schools have improved in recent years

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under the leadership of Superintendent Curt Scholl. “One of the reasons that Curt was hired is that he is an expert in improving instruction, and I think he’s done that,” Hedrick said. Success in that arena is hard to quantify, but Hedrick believes it is reflected in test scores and reports from graduates on their preparedness for post-high-school life — whether that is college or military service or moving directly into the work force. Seeley, who works as an administrative assistant with the Sisters Park & Recreation District, told The Nugget that she is interested both in school board and in running for the Sisters City Council and would like to serve on both bodies. “That’s what I’m going for,” she said. Her children were homeschooled before coming to Sisters because Seeley had had bad previous experiences with public education. She and her husband found the public school environment in Sisters suitable and now their kids attend Sisters Elementary School. Seeley would like to see the district focus on wellness and nature-based educational opportunities and offer more student-led activities. She also notes that,

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“I’ve spent almost half of my residency here (three years) without any housing. So that shapes my perspective a little bit.” She says she wants to make sure that “underprivileged kids are getting everything they need to succeed as much as everybody else.” Hedrick says that if he could add a dimension to Sisters’ educational offerings, he would like to offer more vocational programing. He notes that, in a small district, scheduling conflicts make it difficult to meet all kids’ needs effectively all the time. Hedrick weighed in on the question of lengthening the school year, arguing that it’s not currently feasible in terms of cost. “We aren’t ready yet to add school days,” he said.

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He believes the district should focus on improvement through teacher training, in-service professional development opportunities and teacher evaluations. He is disinclined to concern himself with Sisters’ standing among other schools. “I’m not too worried about where the district ranks,” he said. “I’m more concerned about are kids prepared and are we doing a good job giving them a solid, well-rounded education.” Seeley is pleased to have an opportunity to serve a community she has found to be a welcoming home. After traveling from Fort Myers, Florida, her family found itself here. “We liked Sisters so much, we never left,” she said. “Sisters gave that to us, so we want to give back.”

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Oregon students are diverse in need and access that, for many, breakfasts/lunches at school are the only reliable meals they experience. There are ZERO exemptions for students with any of the following: heart/organ failure, seizures, family death, autism, or MTHFR mutation. That puts public safety at risk. We’ve seen 0 measles deaths in the U.S. since 2015, yet 459 measles vaccine deaths in just the last 5 months. And these local outbreaks? Over 1/4th of them involve fully-vaccinated individuals. In our #MeToo climate, when women are finally exercising a voice to coercion, WHY are we modeling for girls that they have no choice/consent over what goes into or touches their bodies, holding their educations hostage for it? Caroline Cizek Bend, OR

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To the Editor: As many have heard through multiple media sources, public school teachers throughout the state of Oregon have organized a statewide walk-out to send the message to state government that our schools need to be fully funded, something that has not happened in over a decade. The Sisters Education Association wants to support our fellow teachers throughout the state who are not as fortunate to teach in a district that supports their schools as the Sisters community does. In working with the district superintendent and our members, we are committed to not disrupting our students learning, but do want to show support to other teachers throughout the state. To accomplish this, teachers will be walking out of school when our students are dismissed for the day on Wednesday, May 8, and will hold a rally in front of our district office on Cascade Avenue to share the message with our community that full funding for education has to happen and it has to happen now. Please come out and support your teachers and your schools at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday May 8, and help us spread the word that education matters. If you aren’t able to attend but support full funding for education, please contact your state legislators and share with them that you support their fully funding of education in our state at Rep.JackZika@oregonlegislature.gov and Sen.TimKnopp@oregonlegislature.gov. Michele Hammer President, Sisters Education Association

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The Forest Service has sold part of its Sisters HQ property. Two parcels are still on the market.

To the Editor: Over the last several years, we have all watched wildfires blaze much too close our homes for comfort. But despite the obvious fire dangers, the USFS still allows target shooters to congregate in ever-growing numbers, using ever-increasing powerful weapons, firing enormous numbers of rounds per minute much too close to Sisters and close-by residential communities. You can hear them shooting in automatic mode even when it is 90 degrees and the wind is blowing 25 mph. What I worry about most is a shooter doing something that’s just really stupid. The smallest spark could start a fire that would turn Sisters or nearby residential communities into the next Paradise, California. There is no way emergency crews could possibly respond in time. The USFS should act before something really tragic happens and they find themselves responsible for millions of dollars of losses. Target shooting should be banned from the national forests or at least shooters should be forced to move much, much further away from our town and communities. After all, just how difficult is it to drive a few extra miles for the sake of safety. To understand just how dangerous shooting can be, I suggest readers consult the USFS’s own sponsored research paper “A Study of Ignition by Rifle Bullets” (Research Paper RMRS-RP-104) which found without a doubt that bullets can ignite fires. Or just Google “can target shooting cause wildfires” where you will find that target shooting can and does indeed cause many wildfires. Why should we all have to take such risks so a few shooters can just have some fun? Rick Canter

To the Editor: A background in biology/education flavors my opposition to HB-3063, but my concerns touch on the economic, educational, public safety, and human impact aspects. As a female business co-owner with $7 million revenue employing 300+ Oregonians, who adopted 7 kids out of our foster care crisis, I’m convinced this mandate will hit our state — and hard. Brave, underfunded educators already campaign for the diverse ability levels of their students. With the 31,000 kids that will lose their current vaccine exemption(s), schools alone stand to take a $248 mil funding hit. Segregating students susceptible to further toxin injury into isolated, screen-based “learning” will only add to our mental-health crisis. This embarrassing offering of an “education” will tank our notoriously low graduation rates.

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Sheriff describes Camp Sherman coverage By Conrad Weiler Correspondent

Dave Blann, Jefferson County resident deputy sheriff, provided coverage for the small community of Camp Sherman for 22 years, serving 250 residents (fewer in winter). He also coordinated the Jefferson County Search and Rescue’s Hasty Team. His passing earlier this year has left many Camp Sherman residents with questions about replacing him. Last week, Jefferson County Sheriff, Jim Adkins, came to Camp Sherman and spoke with about 100 local residents at the Community Hall. He covered future plans for local coverage. “No, there will not at this time be a replacement for Dave Blann,” said Adkins. “I know this will not be popular but I want to explain my plans for future Camp Sherman coverage.” S h e r i ff A d k i n s t h e n explained, that with over 1,700 square miles for his police force to cover with 12 officers, he has to carefully allocate coverage. Recently, Blann spent two days coverage in Camp Sherman and two days in Crooked River Ranch. This type of coverage will continue with the deputy from Crooked River Ranch now covering there for two days and Camp Sherman for two days. The main difference in this coverage is that Blann lived in Camp Sherman, was well-liked and well-known. Even when he was not present, people felt his protection. Allocation of coverage time will also depend on events and season of the year. In the summer, with large crowds at Camp Sherman campgrounds, deputy coverage will be there at these busier times. Where the action is determines where the

coverage is, Adkins explained. Also, the Forest Service has enforcement personnel for forest campgrounds. Further Camp Sherman coverage will be from retired volunteer Deputy Sheriff Mark Foster, who lives in Camp Sherman. When this was described to the audience, there was a tremendous round of applause for Foster’s dedication to his community. Black Butte Ranch police will respond in case of emergency in the Camp Sherman area. Blann also had other Camp Sherman jobs. He plowed the roads during winter snow season. This will be covered by contract in winter. Blann also coordinated the Search and Rescue Hasty Team. This will now be handled by teams from local counties including Jefferson County. Finally, Blann was head of the Camp Sherman Transfer Station, where local residents could bring trash, garden cuttings, and metal wastes — two weekdays in summer, one day in winter. Sheriff Adkins asked the assembled group to be openminded and see how the new coverage works. “I am always available and willing to listen to any suggestions you have,” he said. “We will have future meetings to answer more of your questions and listen to your comments.”

SCIENCE: ‘Is your mind your own?’ scientist asks Continued from page 3

by discovering who you are, compared to who you think you are.” Seventy years ago, Dr. Collins explains, electron microscopes revealed the structure of a synapse, that minute gap between the neurons that transmit and receive the signals controlling how we think and move. Today, researchers can see the functional activity of billions of synapses in action in a human brain and have learned that we actually live in a world without color, sound, aromas and taste. Our brains create the rainbow colors we see; the symphony we hear; the coffee we smell and savor. But we still think we are in charge. Not so, Dr. Collins argues. Researchers have shown that brain activity for an act of alleged “free will” begins unconsciously half a second before the act itself, followed quickly by consciousness stepping up to take the credit. You have even less time to change your mind before you act, but it can be done, as illustrated by a batter who checks her swing or a teenager who swallows a swear word in front of his grandma. In other words, you might be able to stop that act, but you can’t consciously start it. If free will is an illusion, how can human beings shape their experiences to guide the

subconscious toward conscious behavior that is moral and good for the species? It’s a complicated question, and Dr. Collins plans to thoroughly engage the audience in seeking some answers. Dr. Collins was an academic neurologist for 35 years. A graduate of Cornell University Medical School, he completed an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, research training at the National Institutes of Health, and neurology training at Cornell-New York Hospital before moving to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was Professor of Neurology and of Anatomy and Neurobiology. In 1987, Dr. Collins was named Frances Stark Professor and Chairman in the Department of Neurology at UCLA, where his dedication to the academic pursuit of scholarship in research and education was the hallmark of his tenure. He retired in 2004 and co-founded the Sisters

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LAKE CREEK LODGE, #27 One-quarter shared interest in this beautiful 3bedroom, 3-bath cabin at historic Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Features modern amenities with the feel of yesteryear. Built in 2011 and furnished with a combination of antiques and quality reproduction pieces. The cabin features fir plank floors, knotty pine paneling, stone/gas fireplace, butcher-block countertops, gas cooktop, farm kitchen sink, tile bathroom floors and showers, washer/dryer, cedar decks, stone exterior accents and locked owner storage. $215,000. MLS#201903016

17678 WILT ROAD Secluded 40-acre buildable parcel adjacent to government land. Beautiful old ponderosa pines, juniper & natural groundcover throughout. All of the property has usable terrain with slight slope from the higher west side to the lower southeast corner. Great solar and southern exposure. Perfect property for RV/camping or build your own offthe-grid cabin or dream home. Conditional use approval in place allows for construction of a residence. Located within the Metolius Winter Deer Range. Deer, elk and other wildlife abound. Great area for horse trail-riding. Located 10 miles NE of Sisters via a series of paved, gravel and dirt public roads that lead right to the property. Bordered by public lands on 3 sides. Adjacent public forest lands extend west to the Cascades. $225,000. MLS#201609530

ESCAPE TO CAMP SHERMAN Year-round recreation abounds! Hike, mtn. bike, road cycle & cross-country ski right out the front door of this rustic mountain retreat. Single-level cabin recently renovated with open Great Room floor plan. Features vaulted wood paneled ceilings & walls, rock hearth w/gas fireplace, hardwood floors, large bedrooms, plenty of natural light. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,862 sq. ft., bonus room (workshop or 4th bedroom) & oversized, heated double garage w/laundry room. Covered entry porch & large rear deck overlooking common area & view of Black Butte. Low maintenance landscaping surrounds home. Ownership offers common area privileges: Swimming pool, tennis courts, hiking trails, beautiful meadow & access to Lake Creek. National Forest nearby; Metolius River, Hoodoo Ski Area & Black Butte Ranch Golf a short drive away.$499,000. MLS#201901254

BE A PART OF IT... Sisters’ Only Custom Mixed-Use Community INNOVATIVE NEW CONCEPT • Light Industrial/Commercial • Live/Work Loft Apartments • Opportunity for Economic Diversity • Small Condo-type Spaces • Perfect for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs Lot 17 MLS#201803204 ............$200,000 Lot 5 MLS#201803205 ............$235,000 Lot 4 MLS#201803206 ........... $245,000 Lot 7 MLS#201803202 ........... $250,000 Lot 9 MLS#201803207PE........... NDING$300,000

TIMBER CREEK HOMESITES Affordable homesite in the City of Sisters. Build on this well-priced lot in this value-protected neighborhood with low HOA fees. Wonderfully convenient to beautiful Whychus Creek, grade school, library and all the attractions of the frontier town of Sisters. $99,900. MLS#201810829

YOU BELONG HERE 2.5-acre parcels with community water, power and phone available. All lots offer you treed privacy and easy paved-road access. Be one of the first buyers in to claim a mountain view. Just minutes to Sisters. Priced $220,000 to $247,500. Call listing office for MLS#.

LAKE CREEK LODGE, #18 Turnkey in every sense of the word! Full interest 3 bed/3 bath cabin at Historic Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Set on a small rise overlooking the creek basin, this vacation ready cabin offers quality throughout. Knotty pine paneling, plank fir floors, stone/gas fireplace, butcher block countertops, stainless appliances, farm kitchen sink, tile bathroom & showers, cedar decks, stone exterior accents & locked owner storage. Enjoy the common area tennis, pool, creek & open spaces. The adjacent Lodge serves great meals! $849,500 MLS#201805357 Options: 1/4 share $219,000 or 1/2 share, $429,000

Kevin R. Dyer 541-480-7552 CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

Rad Dyer 541-480-8853

ABR, CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

The Locals’ Choice! M A N A G E M E N T

26324 SW METOLIUS MEADOWS DRIVE Borders National Forest! Quality, energy efficient & well maintained home. Reverse living floor. Main level w/beamed vaulted great room & kitchen, large master suite, office/den, 2 baths & laundry room. Lower level has 2 bedrooms and a bath. Granite counters, stainless appliances & gas fireplace. Lots of windows. Low maintenance landscaping w/irrigation; private paver patio, deck w/hot tub. Triple garage w/extensive builtins. Furnished or unfurnished. Move in ready. All season fun — ski, hike & bike out your back gate, fish in the Metolius River & enjoy the community pool & tennis courts. It’s time to live where you play.$539,000. MLS#201801824

Carol Davis 541-410-1556 ABR, GRI, Broker

Catherine Black 541-588-9219

CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus 40 years

PREMIUM LAKEFRONT… …homesite in Aspen Lakes Golf Estates. 1.27 acres with nice pine trees and water views. Protective CC&R's in this gated community of fine homes. 2 years of golf membership included with the purchase. Utilities to the lot line. Just minutes to the town of Sisters. $349,000. MLS#201506535

Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226 Broker

Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650 GRI, Broker

16676 JORDAN ROAD Mountain views! Part of the original Lazy Z Ranch. Fenced on two sides with Kentucky black fencing. Power close by. Septic feasibility in place, may need new evaluation. Close to town, yet off the beaten path, overlooking a 200-acre site of the R&B Ranch, which currently is not buildable. Needs well. Owner will consider short terms. $395,000. MLS#201802331

184 E. WASHINGTON AVENUE Investment opportunity in the heart of Sisters. 80x114 lot size with potential to split and/or build higher density in MFR zone. Centrally located across from Village Green Park and a half block behind Hood Avenue. One-bedroom, one-bath cottage currently rented for $800/ month. Value is in the land, but get some cash flow too!$300,000. MLS #201709953

17920 WILT ROAD Cascade mountain views from this private 38± acre homesite, ready for your new home. A permitted gated driveway, buried power lines to homesite, installed permitted septic tank and lines and a water system await you at the top of the drive. Borders miles of public lands. A rare property in the Sisters School District with a permanent CUP in place. $350,000. MLS #201808510

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

Greg Davidge 808-281-2676 Broker

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157 Broker