Outlaws play tough against Valiants page 6
Hall of Fame adds inductees at banquet page 31
Of a certain age... See pages 16-24
The Nugget Vol. XLII No. 38
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Charges reduced in home intrusion incident
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By Sue Stafford Correspondent
As the pages of the calendar keep turning, and months become years, and years become decades, planning for the future takes on a different look. Instead of saving for retirement — you are in it, carefully spending the money you hopefully put aside earlier, or depending on your Social Security to live. Medicare has kicked in and annually you are trying to find the best deal for supplemental gap insurance and drug coverage, or perhaps switching to a Medicare Advantage plan.
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
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Jay Mather captured a glorious moonset over Sisters Country from Cline Buttes.
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Correspondent
The new executive director of Sisters Park & Recreation District, Jennifer Holland, has set an impressive goal: to work at continuing to improve SPRD until it “becomes exceptional.” Holland brings 17 years of parks and rec experience from her former work at Willamalane Park and Recreation in Springfield where her last job was as the program manager of the Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation. Her experience includes work with both youth and adult programming as well as the operations of the center. After less than a month on the job, Holland has identified several initial broad areas on which she wants to focus. “I want to build the
Inside...
The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office removed the charge of burglary in connection with a break-in that occurred in Sisters in the early hours of Monday, September 9. Deputies arrested Ryan Paul Huber, 43, of Sisters, after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home on West Carson Avenue in the See CHARGES on page 30
Holland takes the helm at SPRD By Sue Stafford
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stability of the organization as well as grow our relationships with our partners. While doing that, we can take a look at how best to leverage our resources,” Holland indicated. She went on to say that for a small district, “The breadth of programming is impressive.” Her “to-do list” is long and varied, including looking at the district’s cost recovery methodology in order to set fees in preparation for the new budget process. She looks forward to meeting with community groups, service organizations, and community members to better understand the needs of the community while sharing how the district has been fulfilling the needs identified in last May’s local option levy approved by the voters.
Volunteers restore century-old lookout By Cody Rheault Correspondent
A group of volunteers has spent the recent weeks restoring the near-centuryold fire lookout atop Black Butte. The old D-6 cupola, originally built in 1922, has gained new life through the hands and efforts of local volunteers determined to restore the old lookout to its near-original state.
Initial efforts to restore the lookout began under the supervision of the former Sisters Ranger District archeologist Matt Mawhirter. Over the years supplies such as cedar shingles, windowpanes, and other construction elements were transported to the summit for repairs. And throughout those
years the cupola has been patched up — but nature’s elements have been getting the final say. Mike Boero, the current Sisters Ranger District archeologist, says he’s impressed the structure has lasted. “These weren’t meant to last this long,” he said. Only three years away from its centennial, the cupola resembles the design See RESTORATION on page 26
PHOTO BY CODY RHEAULT
See HOLLAND on page 10
Volunteers have been restoring the nearly 100-year-old cupola fire lookout on the top of Black Butte.
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Climate change is an existential threat By Steve Nugent Guest 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’m grieved at what I see happening in the U.S. Mass shootings, people wanting to kill the president, burn up certain political parties, killing and aborting babies after birth. Law and order not followed. Much bitterness, hatred, vitriol everywhere. Taking guns away will not cure this. This grieves me very much; it’s not the America I grew up in! We all need love, acceptance, forgiveness, understanding, tolerance one to another, bearing one another’s hurts, trials, burdens, having patience, slow to anger, less judgment. We need to esteem others higher than ourselves, caring, helping, serving others, walking in their footsteps, be in peace. America needs a heart change, keep America great, fix the problems. I myself need to try harder. Together we
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To the Editor: Jim Anderson’s September 11 article about our need to protect insects is so right on the money that I’d like to challenge people, to rise above politics and become truly informed. I’ve spent the past three years working with monarch butterfly advocacy people and the most wonderful aspect of that is to see how well liberals and conservatives can work together to do the right thing for the butterflies, the earth and all the people who live on it. This isn’t a political issue. It’s about the future of life on the planet. This is much more See LETTERS on page 14
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Jonah Goldberg’s column September 11 claims that we don’t have a crisis, yet. Humans have inherent problems with slow-moving disasters. They respond better to disasters that are imminent or occur over a short period of time. Make no mistake, however, that climate change is a slowmoving man-made disaster and a true existential threat to mankind and most animals on the earth. It is not natural or political. Unless bold actions as proposed by Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren are taken, millions of lives will be impacted and lost. These politicians can walk and chew gum too, so I’m not worried about other priorities. The effects of climate change will be with us for thousands of years. Even if all of humanity stopped driving gasoline/diesel vehicles and shut-down all of the fossil-fuel power plants overnight, the effects of climate change would not reverse for hundreds of years. There will still be too much CO2 in the atmosphere. The best we can hope for now is to mitigate the worst effects that constitute an eventual disaster for humanity and most animal life on earth. “Existential threat” simply means that our existence is threatened. Our food and water supply, arable and livable lands are being eliminated by this slow-moving disaster. We see evidence of this all around us as it starts to accelerate. Hurricanes are more intense, flooding is more common, wildfires are more common/larger and heatwaves are killing more every year. High temperatures in humid areas of the country are not just inconvenient. Sweating simply doesn’t work to cool the body, so outdoor time is limited. Farms in our Midwest were seriously impacted by flooding this year. Onehundred-year floodplains on plat maps make no sense anymore because floods are occurring every year or two.
Countries in the Middle East and Africa are expected to be uninhabitable due to the heat and drought. This summer, 9 million acres of forest in Siberia burned. There were over 100,000 fires in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay this summer, as the forest is being converted to soybean farms and cattle ranches to sell to the market in China created by Trump’s tariffs, which cut off our own farmers and ranchers. These markets will not rebuild after the tariffs are removed. New supply chains in Brazil, Argentina and other countries have already taken the place of U.S. suppliers. Too late. Trump gave away our lucrative Chinese markets and as a result, destroyed what experts call the “lungs of the planet,” as it generates 20 percent of the planet’s oxygen and is a major CO2 absorber. Once these large forests are gone, oxygen will start to deplete. The only major CO2 sink left will be the oceans, which are becoming warmer and more acidic every year, killing reefs and fish as a result. Indigenous Florida fish are already showing up in Maine. As the crisis impacts livability and food/water supply in the U.S., those with money and resources will relocate to lands where it is possible to function and live outdoors, where food and water are still available. Farms and ranches will be forced to migrate north. Most people worldwide without such resources will suffer and eventually die from starvation, drought or wars. Climate refugees will cause wars and civil unrest worldwide as evidenced by the recent refugees from Syria. Countries that are most impacted by climate change will invade other countries. Millions of people that have no control over their situation will suffer and die. This is 99 percent of the world population. If you don’t consider decimation of 99 percent of the world’s human population to be an “existential threat,” then you need to look it up in the dictionary.
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Ocean scientist to speak in Sisters An eighth-grade science project that flopped inspired a lifelong love of oceanography for a New York City kid who recently retired as chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Dr. Rick Spinrad credits his junior high science teacher for asking all the right questions when his echo sounder experiment was unsuccessful. “I worked on it for m o n t h s , ” D r. S p i n r a d recalls about his attempt to build a device to measure ocean depth. “And I failed
miserably.” But the teacher did not dismiss his efforts. Instead, the young scientist was asked, “Why did you fail? What didn’t work? How would you do it differently?” Dr. Spinrad can still reel off the answers that required further research into the field of oceanography. “I needed to know something more about how sound travels in the ocean; I needed to know something more about electronics. I needed to See SCIENTIST on page 29
Volunteers get set to clean up Sisters statewide SOLVE activities during the month of September. Thousands of volunteers work to preserve and maintain the health of Oregon’s public beaches, forests, neighborhoods, rivers, and other natural areas, while cleaning up litter. Last spring’s Cleanup Day for Earth Day in Sisters netted six tons of trash collected in the four-hour period. There are a number of ways to get involved. As a group, sign up and meet at SPRD on September 28, at 8 a.m. to get supplies and
By Sue Stafford Correspondent
The days are crisp, the leaves are burnishing, and the summer traffic congestion is gone. Fall in Sisters is a special time to appreciate our natural beauty and prepare for the coming winter. Part of that preparation includes the Fall Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 28, from 8 a.m. to noon. Sisters Park & Recreation District employees Mandee Seeley and Shannon Rackowski are spearheading the effort, which is part of
See CLEANUP DAY on page 29
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Camp Sunrise volunteers provide grief support to bereaved children.
Hospice serves local community By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
The transition to the end of life is a potent milestone that affects not only the dying but also their friends and loved ones. Since 1981, Hospice of Redmond has provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to those facing that transition throughout Central Oregon. Maureen Krebs, who serves as communications director for Hospice of Redmond, emphasizes that, “Hospice is not ‘giving up.’” The support provided by a team of providers allows those entering into hospice care to “enjoy their life and their family and friends for the time
they’ve got left,” she said. A team of 20 staff and more than 70 volunteers come together to provide the three arms of hospice support. The physical aspect of hospice care focuses on palliative measures to ensure comfort during the last days or months. The care is provided through the services of a registered nurse and a home health aide, led by Medical Director Dr. David Tretheway, who has been serving as medical director for Hospice of Redmond for two decades. Social workers and a bereavement coordinator provide emotional support for the entire family — and for an extended period of time
after bereavement. Some of those served are so affected by the embrace of the community formed through the hospice experience that they continue to stay connected long after the passing of their loved one. That critical emotional support is also manifested in the annual Camp Sunrise held at Suttle Lake west of Sisters each summer. The camp provides grief support for children who have lost loved ones. It is a profoundly impactful program — both for the children who work through the emotions of their grief and for the volunteers who serve them. “We don’t charge those See HOSPICE on page 24
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, Sisters Caregiver Support Group 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Sisters. 541-771-3258. Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. community room. 541-923-1632. Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings are held quarterly; please call for details. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at 541-388-9013. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Parent Teacher Community Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. Saloon. 541-480-5994. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., The Lodge. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation 541-668-6599. District. 541-549-2091. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Family Aglow Lighthouse 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. Sisters Area Photography Club Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Group 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10 a.m. community room. 541-549-6157. Suttle Tea. 503-819-1723.
Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. 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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Sisters teachers ratify new contract Talk focuses on injuries in young athletes By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
The certified teachers of Sisters School District ratified a new contract Monday, September 9, that was then adopted at the school board meeting two days later. Following several months of negotiations, certified staff and district officials agreed to a deal that includes a 3 percent cost of living increase for each of the next two years and an additional $75 per month toward health insurance premiums. In addition, extra duty stipends for supervision, athletics, and activities saw a 2 percent increase and an additional day was added to the teachers’ work calendar that will be used for professional development for this school year. Michele Hammer, the president of the Sisters Education Association union, said, “I believe we were able to get a better contract than what was originally offered by the district when we started negotiations because the union members and negotiating team worked together and stayed unified.” Hammer continued, “We are still the lowest paid district in the region, compared to similar-sized districts, but we made progress, and more importantly, we believe the district heard that staff are being asked to do more and more with no compensation for all of the extra time put into creating a caring, engaged learning environment.”
Superintendent Curtiss Scholl feels satisfied with how things worked out. “I think the terms of the new contract are very fair,” he said. “Our increase in compensation was very consistent with what we have seen in other districts in Central Oregon.” Scholl pointed out that Oregon ranks 39th in the nation for teacher pay, but added that it is hard to compare since Oregon also has a shorter school year than many states. School board chairman Jay Wilkins said, “I wish we could have done even more, but I am very proud with how the teachers and the administrative side ultimately worked things out. I am glad we could offer them a raise without sacrificing too much in other areas.” When asked about her perspective on teacher pay in Oregon in general, Hammer said, “I truly believe that the state legislature is hearing the failings happening in public education. The governor as well as lawmakers traveled the state having meetings with the teachers, not just district administrators, to really learn what is happening in their
...the union members and negotiating team worked together and stayed unified. — Michele Hammer
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The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care is offering a free seminar to those within the Central Oregon community working with and caring for young athletes. The seminar will be hosted at OSU-Cascades Campus on Thursday, October 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. This free lecture brings together two local healthcare providers with expert knowledge and experience working with today’s active youth. Topics of discussion include common sports injuries, overuse and repetitive trauma injuries, pros and cons of single vs. multisport athletes, and when to see an orthopedic surgeon for pain. The Center ’s pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Justin Roth, will host the seminar alongside The Center Foundation’s athletic trainer supervisor, Stuart Schmidt. Dr. Roth treats a full spectrum of orthopedic conditions and injuries. His fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics makes him one of Central Oregon’s only experts in treating children with orthopedic conditions of the hip, foot and ankle, and hand, as well as limb and spinal deformity, sports medicine, and neuromuscular disease management. He recognizes that children’s growing bodies require specialized orthopedic care,
whether treating a fracture or a complicated medical condition. Stuart Schmidt attended Oregon State University f o r h i s u n d e rg r a d u a t e degree, earning a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science with an option in athletic training. Stuart attended graduate school at The University of Florida where he received his Master of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. During his time at UF he served as the head athletic trainer at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida. Stuart spent the next six years as an assistant and later head athletic trainer at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Schmidt returned to Central Oregon as the athletic trainer supervisor for The Center Foundation. He is excited to contribute to the excellent care and services The Center Foundation provides to the local community, and to support their athletic training team. The Center provides athletic trainer services for the Sisters Outlaws. Light refreshments will be provided starting at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP by Monday, September 30 by visiting youngathleteinjuries. eventbrite.com.
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Cougar sighted near trailhead in Sisters
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Denaro Guzman will use Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund grant money to seek a commercial driver’s license.
Sisters Kiwanis helps man seek CDL Genaro Guzman recently received funding from the Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund. He plans on using the funds to obtain training for a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) from IITR in Redmond. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Genaro most recently worked at Ray’s Food Place and Trail Stop Market. He wants to drive trucks because he loves driving and expects to make better wages than jobs he’s had in the past. He cites his previous experience driving as the motivation for the next stage of his career. “Of all the jobs I’ve had in my life so far, driving is the one that I’ve enjoyed the most,” he said. “I would go to work full of enthusiasm to do a job that I truly enjoyed and had fun at. I’ve driven an L.A.V. (light armored vehicle) in the Marines as a crewman of 3 to 4 personnel. Driven an armored truck for Loomis in Los Angeles. Driven a delivery truck for Levitz Furniture on the east
side of San Francisco Bay area, driven cars for an auto auction, also in the Bay area, and drove a taxi in Oakland.” Kiwanian Jack McGilvary reports that the Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund (COF) has given away over $76,000 in the last 10 years. The COF provides assistance to start, augment, or complete a career opportunity that may include, but is not limited to — vocational, technical, artistic, or general fields of study. The fund is available to qualified residents of Sisters School District, regardless of age (except minimum), sex, disability, marital status, race or current occupation. 549-9388 SISTERS
The Forest Service alerted Sisters Trails Alliance last week that a cougar had been sighted in the area of one of Sisters’ most popular trails. Steve Orange of the Sisters Ranger District sent a message on Wednesday, September 11, stating: “I wanted to give you a heads up that a cougar was seen crossing the 16 road only about 200 feet from the main Peterson Ridge trailhead at city limits. This sighting occurred at 4 p.m. today. With the amount of dogs and kids walking on this section of trail being so close to town, I thought it would be good for you to know in case you want to do a social media post or signage at the trail head.” Cougars generally roam large expanses of territory, so it is possible that the cougar was simply moving through the area. Cougar sightings occur with some regularity in the Sisters area, and there were several last spring. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) “Living With Wildlife” website (https://www.dfw.state. or.us) notes that, “Oregon is home to more than 6,000 cougars, or mountain lions. While cougar sightings and encounters are rare, it is wise
to educate yourself about the big cats.” If you encounter a cougar... • Cougars often will retreat if given the opportunity. Leave the animal a way to escape. • Stay calm and stand your ground. • Maintain direct eye contact. • Pick up children, but do so without bending down or turning your back on the cougar. • Back away slowly. • Do not run. Running triggers a chase response in cougars, which could lead to an attack. • Raise your voice and speak firmly. • If the cougar seems aggressive, raise your arms to make yourself look larger and clap your hands. • If in the very unusual event that a cougar attacks you, fight back with rocks, sticks, bear or pepper spray, tools or any items available.
Cases dismissed in Sisters dispute Tw o c a s e s s t e m ming from a confrontation at a campground near Sisters last May have been dismissed. The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office in July dropped charges and dismissed cases against both Jonathan Stark and Justin Swope “in the interest of justice.” The two had faced charges relating to an employment dispute that had allegedly escalated over a period of several days. District Attorney John Hummel told The Nugget that, “Swope and Stark were dismissed because the victim did not appear to testify at the grand jury hearing and without the victim’s testimony we had insufficient evidence to proceed.”
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Outlaws play tough against Valiants
Outlaws earn top honors at tournament
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws put up a hard-fought fight at home against Valley Catholic on Friday, September 13, but were unable to move the ball on their last possession of the game and lost by three, 22-19. Valley Catholic may have hit Reed Stadium with thoughts of rolling over the Outlaws like they did last year, but this year the Outlaws were ready. The Valiants discovered the Outlaws were defensively prepared and able to contain the potent offense of quarterback Daniel Pruitt and running back Trey Eberhart. The Outlaws had a terrible first quarter, and their offense was stifled as the Valiants came out in a different defense than what they’d played in the past. At the end of the period the Valiants were on top 14-0, with the aid of an onside kick that was recovered near midfield. With 2:47 left in the half, Sisters made a big stop on fourth down. Hunter Spor and Ethan Martin ran the ball up the middle, Hayden Sharp had a big 43-yard outside run, and then Taylor Fendall wove his way through traffic for an 11-yard TD run. At the half Sisters trailed 14-6, but were in sync on both sides of the ball. Sisters opened the second half with a balanced attack with in-and-out runs, pitches and various combinations which allowed them to march down the field. The drive culminated in a pitch to Gator Haken for a four-yard TD run that narrowed the margin to 14-13. The Valiants drove the ball to the Outlaws one-yard line where a fumbled snap led to a recovery by Anthony Randolph at the two-yard line. Sisters first play from the two was a loss and the situation looked grim. Coach Neil Fendall made a gutsy call. He called a play
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The Outlaws made a valiant stand against Valley Catholic, but ultimately fell 21-19. action from the goal line, complete to Hayden Sharp for a 98-yard TD score for the Outlaws’ first lead of the game, 19-14, with 5:34 left on the clock. Sisters forced a punt, had a three-and-out, and punted again. The Valiants faced a fourth down at midfield, but were able to get behind the Outlaws’ pass coverage for a long TD and a two-point conversion with just under two minutes left in the game. The Outlaws were unable to move the ball on their final possession and suffered the heartbreaking loss. Coach Fendall said, “I’m really proud of the guys. It was a lot of fun. In terms of how we competed I think we’re back to where we were last year. We’re playing scrappy and hard. The guys did a lot of great things. We fought and came back and offensively found traction.” Randolph was an irresistible force for the Outlaws and lived in the Valiants’ backfield for much of the game. He finished the night with a sack, a tackle for loss, a fumble recovery, as well as several assisted tackles. Randolph commented on the difference in the team’s play from the previous week. “This week we worked a lot more on defense because we saw we were pretty weak in that area,” said Randolph.
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“We knew we just had to wear them down because we’re ironmen and we go strong the whole game.” Liam Elesio played sideline-to-sideline from his linebacker spot. Elesio finished with five solo tackles, a tackle for loss, and a highlight-reel interception, where he bobbled the ball three or four times before securing the pick. Elesio explained how the interception unfurled. “It was just crazy,” said Elesio, laughing. “The ball deflected off Hunter Spor and then hopped up in the air. I just kind of went off my two weeks of receiver training that I had early in my freshman year before getting switched to lineman. I just tried my best and it worked out well.” Garrett Kersavage had a key interception on the oneyard line that saved a score. Ethan Martin was a bulldozer on defense, and Hayden Sharp’s speed was too much for Valley Catholic, Hayden ended the night with one reception for 98 yards as well as 66 yards rushing. The Outlaws will travel to Crook County on Friday, September 20.
The Lady Outlaws participated in the South Eugene 11-team Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 14. Sisters was the lone 4A team in attendance, along with four 5A teams, and six 6A teams. The Outlaws proved they could play with the much larger schools and defeated 5A North Eugene in the championship game to win it all. In pool play, Sisters faced 6A Roseburg and 6A McNary. They beat both teams and finished pool play 5-1. This placed them in a four-way tie for first place with Grants Pass, North Eugene, and Silverton, and after calculating points the Outlaws finished fourth in the eight-team Gold Bracket. Sisters faced Roseburg again in their first match of the afternoon. In the morning the Outlaws struggled to find consistency against the Indians, but came out strong the second time around. They served hard and their fastpaced offense kept Roseburg out of their system. Sisters beat the Indians 2-0. Sophie Silva led the Outlaws with eight kills, 10 digs, and four aces. Coach Rory Rush said, “Sophie played smart defense along the net and made
the Indians pay for overpasses with calculated putbacks, and had their defense scrambling.” In their next match against South Medford, the Outlaws’ strong serves and their calculated offense proved to be too much for the Panthers to handle. South Medford would never see a lead in the match and Sisters defeated them 2-0. With the win over the Panthers, the Outlaws advanced to the championship match, where they faced undefeated 5A North Eugene. Ellie Rush served strong and the Outlaws took a quick 5-0 lead, which caused the Highlanders to call an early timeout. Sisters never trailed in the first set and easily posted the win. The tide changed and the Outlaws had a rough start in the second set and found themselves trailing 7-1. After a timeout the Outlaws calmed down, refocused, and battled back to tie it up. The score went back and forth until Sam Silva gave Sisters a six-point lead with three service aces, and the team sailed to a championship victory.
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Outlaws open cross-country season with strong performance By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
Junior John Peckham won the boys race and freshman Ella Thorsett tied a record as the Outlaws’ cross-country team opened its season at the Northwest Classic held Saturday, September 14 at Lane Community College in Eugene. Competing in the 1A/2A/3A/4A division, Peckham bided his time behind the early leader Erick Godoy of Buhach Colony High School (Atwater, California) and took command of the race midway on the 5,000-meter course. The victory marked the first varsity win for Peckham, who has established himself over the past year as one of the top 4A distance runners in Oregon. “It was cool to see John run such a smart race and get the win,” said Head Coach Josh Nordell. “What made it even better was seeing Will Thorsett right up there with him.” Thorsett, also a junior, was injured following the first meet in 2018 and missed the entire season. He battled Jimmy Talley of Cottage Grove all the way to the wire and finished third in 16:25, giving the Outlaws a formidable 1-2 punch. Ethan Hosang came through as the third scorer for
the Outlaws in twentieth place in 17:29, while Josh Liddell and Vicente Rebolledo followed in 18:01 and 18:09 respectively to complete the scoring. Sam May (18:36) and Max Palanuk (18:48) did not score for the Outlaws but both finished in the top third of the field of 187 runners. The Outlaws finished a close third among 25 complete teams with 102 points. Siuslaw won the meet with 89 and Oregon West rival Newport placed second with 96. “It was a good start for the season,” said Nordell, “but it’s far too early for us to know where we’ll be in the weeks to come” The girls team also showed strength near the front of the pack as freshman Ella Thorsett flew to fifth place in her first-ever high school race in 19:05.81, which is equal to the fastest 5,000-meter time ever run by an Outlaws girl. Zoe Falk ran 19:05.9 as a junior back in 2012. “Tremendous,” said Josh Nordell. Senior Kate Bowen crossed the line next in sixth place (19:51). “The competition in the top 10 was incredibly deep,” said Nordell, “and those two girls showed they belonged in that group.” To give some perspective, other than Thorsett, the top
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six girls — including Bowen — are all multi-time state meet medal winners and some are past state champions. For example, Bowen finished seventh at last year’s state crosscountry meet and medaled in both the 1,500 and 3,000 in track. Hannah Hernandez of Philomath won the race in 18:35. She is a three-time Oregon West cross-country champion and finished fifth in last year’s state cross-country meet. The second-place finisher Anika Thompson (18:50) of Junction City placed second at state last year in cross-country and won the state 1,500meter title in track. Hannah Rannow of Siuslaw, who finished third in 18:57, placed fourth at state in cross-country last year and has won state titles in track for both the 800 and 3,000 meters. And Sarah Pullen (18:57) of Tillamook placed third at last year’s state cross-country meet. “It was like a who’s who among 4A cross-country girls,” said Nordell. The Outlaw girls were a bit short-handed, running just five girls in the race. Emma Singleton (22:22), Iris Diez (24:51), and Sadie
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John Peckham takes command of the field in the Outlaws race at the Northwest Classic at Lane Community College in Eugene. Sharp (25:49) completed the scoring for the Outlaws who finished in seventh place among twenty-one teams with 196 points. Siuslaw (102) edged both Tillamook (107) and Philomath (111) for the team title. “Just like the boys’ team, the girls have a lot more work in front of them, but I like the way the have started out,” said Nordell. The Outlaws will compete Saturday, September 21 at the Seaside Thraee Course Challenge which is held at Camp Rilea, north of Seaside.
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Resources for kids with disabilities Who doesn’t love ice cream? And free ice cream is even better! Everyone interested in learning about the opportunities available in the Sisters community for people with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) — individuals with IDD, their caregivers, family members, interested community members — is invited to attend a free Resource Round-up and Ice Cream Social at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall on Saturday, September 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. Representatives from organizations that provide a wide variety of supports for people with IDD — housing, education, health and mental-health professionals — will be available to explain their programs, and
help people in the community get connected to services they need. This event is organized by S.O.U.L. Sisters Opportunities for Unified Living is a newly formed non-profit organization working for the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities into the Sisters community. “We’ll have representatives from Deschutes County IDD S ervices , C en t ral Oregon Disability Support
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Bend man wins veterans rifle raffle A Bend man won a Marlin .30-30 lever-action rifle in an ongoing Sisters Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion raffle held at Ray’s Food Place held over the past months. The drawing took place at RE/MAX on Monday, September 2, with Principle Broker Marina McCurdy selecting the ticket. Brandon Bernard of Bend won the rifle. VFW Post 8138 and AL Post 86 would like to extend their thanks to Ray’s and all who supported their
fundraising efforts. The two groups are dedicated to helping veterans and their families in the Sisters area, along with community projects that support school scholarships, patriotic events like Memorial Day remembrances, and posting of flags throughout Sisters. In addition, funds support activity at the national level giving VFW and AL a powerful voice in Congress to ensure continual support and visibility for all veterans that have served the U.S.
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After three years as the Senior Planner in the City’s Community Development Department, BreAnne McConkie has tendered her resignation effective in early October. “This was a hard decision,” McConkie said, noting her mixed emotions. She is excited about a new position with the City of Bend doing what she enjoys the most — long-range planning. But it is also bittersweet because she will miss the people she works with at City Hall, as well as knowing so many Sisters residents on a first-name basis. “I’m sad to leave because the City is now running so smoothly and the Council and Planning Commission are functioning well,” she said. McConkie, who previously worked in planning departments in Salt Lake City and Seattle before coming to Oregon, said 95 percent of her workload in Sisters has to
do with immediate and shortterm planning because of a small staff and rapid growth in Sisters. Her position in Bend will deal with bigger-picture, longterm visions like planning for Urban Growth Boundary expansions and plans for infill in the urban core. She explained that the Bend City Council sets the priorities for projects that she will work on for several years, determining
what it would take to make them happen. McConkie, her husband, and infant son Archer live in Bend, so her commute to work will be much shorter, although she doesn’t mind the drive to Sisters. She will be joining two other former Sisters employees who work in the Bend Planning Department — Brian Rankin and Pauline Hardy.
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Gear swap helps Sisters Program helps prevent falls youth enjoy outdoors Outdoor enthusiasts in Sisters can shed their old gear or pick up new-to-you outdoor gear all while helping more local youth enjoy the outdoors. On Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., HikeN-Peaks along with Black Butte School and Sisters High School Integrated Environmental Expedition (IEE) program, and Sisters Middle School ECoS (Earth Community Self) program will host a community gear swap. Last year the event raised over $2,000 to support getting kids outside climbing peaks, skiing the slopes of Hoodoo, and surfing on the Oregon Coast. Last year, sellers made almost $1,800 selling everything from skis to slack lines — and even an inflatable toilet. Buyers thought they got a great deal on stuff, too, organizers report. This year you can consign your own outdoor and athletic gear, come by to purchase used gear in good condition, or donate gear directly to the schools to sell. Schools will divide the profits to use for outdoor education programs. Schools are looking for lightly used outdoor and sporting items in good condition. Some ideas include: backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and pads, bikes, ski and snowboard equipment, hiking gear, binoculars, and equipment for sports (cleats, lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, and volleyballs). Outdoor apparel in good condition is also welcome, such as jackets and gloves. Those interested in donating gear may bring items to Hike-N-Peaks without a price tag and will receive a tax-deductable donation receipt. Gear Swap organizers will price and sell the equipment, with 100 percent of the profit going to the schools. People wishing to sell their lightly used gear on consignment should attach a price tag that includes their name and phone number. Sellers will receive 60 percent of the item’s price; schools will receive 40 percent. All gear should be brought to Hike-N-Peaks on Friday, September 27, between 4-7 p.m. or Saturday September 28 between 8-10 a.m. Special arrangements for drop-off can be made by contacting Hike N Peaks. It should be in good, clean condition. Hike-N-Peaks is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For
more information, contact the store at 541-904-0778 or email sharri@hikenpeaks. com. Items that go unsold must be picked up by sellers on September 28 between 4 and 5 p.m. or by special arrangement. The remaining items will be donated directly to the schools who may consign them for additional profits, or, where appropriate, to charitable organizations. Shoppers can browse and buy quality used outdoor supplies, equipment, and clothes at Hike-N-Peaks on Saturday, September 28 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hike-N-Peaks is located at 103 E. Hood Ave. in Sisters.
Each year, thousands of educators, caregivers, health and aging professionals, and older adults across the country focus their efforts on one goal: preventing falls. That’s why Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free Initiative to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Day on September 23. This year’s activities will focus on the teamwork needed to prevent falls effectively. Falls are a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older, but they are not an inevitable part of aging. There are proven ways to prevent them. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District’s fun community event will empower older adults to stay active, independent, and safe in their homes and communities.
Activities will include: a tai chi demonstration, information regarding our Home Safety Program, File of Life Program, Matter of Balance classes, free blood pressure screenings and more. The event will take place at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall at 301 S. Elm St. from 4 to 6 p.m. on September 23. For the past three years, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has partnered with the Central Oregon Council on Aging and the Sisters Park and Recreation District to reduce the number of falls in Sisters Country. In 2018, our statistics showed a reduction in those types of emergency calls. “If falls prevention isn’t something that you’re thinking about now, I promise there is someone in your life
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who’s worried about it,” said Chief Roger Johnson, fire chief for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District “This kind of education can change a community, and that’s why we’re proud to support Falls Prevention Awareness Day as part of our year-round commitment to supporting older adults in Sisters Country.” “Falls prevention is a team effort that takes a balance of education, intervention, and community support,” said Kathleen Cameron, senior director of NCOA’s National Falls Prevention Resource Center. “This is an opportunity to empower and educate everyone about their roles in preventing falls.” In addition to the event, find out more about Falls Prevention Awareness Day at www.ncoa.org/FPAD.
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Song Academy is an experience like no other By Chloe Gold Correspondent
The Americana Song Academy (ASA) is a threeday music camp where musicians come together to learn from each other, regardless of skill level. ASA takes place at Camp Caldera, near Sisters, the week before the Sisters Folk Festival, which allows performers like Martyn Joseph and Ellis to come and teach classes at the camp. I’ve been playing guitar and writing my own music in the Americana Project at Sisters High School for about three years, but I’ve been playing music for about eight years. This year, I was fortunate enough to attend ASA with the help of the Family Access Network. The ASA is an experience like no other in terms of how full I felt, creatively and emotionally. Prior to attending song camp, I’d gone all summer without writing an original song. To put this into perspective, my average turnaround for writing an original piece is about two weeks, as is the curriculum for the Americana Project class at Sisters High School. Approximately half a day into ASA I was sitting in Keith Greeninger’s class when inspiration finally struck,
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A new strategic plan is needed for 2020-22, based on data from a needs assessment completed this past May. Holland said that most items in the 2017-19 plan have been accomplished and now the board and staff can look at the next steps to take. She would like to see the district conduct an annual needs assessment. “I am excited to work with the school district to address
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at the Sisters Folk Festival in 2010, as well as 2011. He continues to come back because he just loves Oregon. “We’re here doing this wonderful communal stuff in a poetic landscape,” he said. For Ellis, a musician from Minnesota, ASA is about slowing down and meeting new people, as well as seeing old friends. Ellis feels as if there’s “something healing here. It’s like a retreat space where the creative cup gets full.” Experienced or inexperienced, young or old(er), the Americana Song Academy is an enriching experience for all musicians, regardless of skill level. The ASA has a
the needs of our youth,” Holland said. A 2002 graduate of Central Washington University in Recreation Management, Holland is a native of Florida. Her dad being in the Navy, they lived in California before going to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in Washington state. Holland and her 11-year old son, Cal, were fortunate to find a house in the Village at Cold Springs, close to work and school. Cal is in the sixth grade at Sisters Middle School and says his favorite class is Spanish. He enjoys baseball, video games, and spending time with his dog, Griffin, a
4-year-old German shepherd/ golden retriever mix. “I love Sisters,” Holland exclaimed. “Everyone is so welcoming and kind. Our neighbors have been so welcoming.” She loves living in a small town where she can walk to coffee on Sunday morning. She looks forward to experiencing more of the community, the county, and the wilderness as she gets out and about. “I feel incredibly blessed to be part of SPRD. I appreciate everyone’s welcoming from the very first day on the job. The staff has been wonderful,” she concluded.
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closing ceremony it does each year, and the calm that I’d felt throughout the week intensified as I stood in the circle of musicians and listened to Ron Artis II play the final song of camp. As the song came to a close, we all thanked and complimented each other, with genuine compliments. There was an energy about the circle that was difficult to part from, because it felt warm and embracing. As I left ASA that morning to return to school, I did feel different as I came back to reality, just like Henneous had said. I felt reset as a musician, and as a human being.
As a gardener, there’s a lot you can do to protect native bee species. Learn more at the High Desert Museum presentation Bee Conservation: Challenges and Opportunities on Wednesday, September 25. Participants will hear from Dr. Jim Cane of the USDA Bee Lab in Logan, Utah. He’ll dive into floral use, pollination biology and more, making local gardeners better-informed advocates for bee conservation on wildlands. It just might help you become a better gardener, too. Bee Conservation: Challenges And Opportunities runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7; Museum members receive a 20-percent discount. RSVP/register at https:// highdesertmuseum.org/ events/bee-conservation. For more information call 541-382-4754. The High Desert Museum is located at 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend.
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By Steve Lundeberg Correspondent
BEND – The hoary bat, the species of bat most frequently found dead at windpower facilities, is declining at a rate that threatens its long-term future in the Pacific Northwest, according to a novel and comprehensive research collaboration based at Oregon State University – Cascades. The findings, published today in Ecology and Evolution, result from modeling based on field surveys across Oregon and Washington that began in 2003. Bat population declines are problematic for a host of reasons. Bats provide ecosystem services in many environments worldwide including pollination, pest control and seed dispersion. They are one of the most diverse groups of mammals but not well understood, and have recently become at great risk from wind energy production and from the invasive bat disease white-nose syndrome. “Bats are very difficult to study, and doing strategic conservation of bats is greatly impeded by lack of basic information about the status and trend of populations across large regions,” said Tom Rodhouse, the study’s lead author. The OSU-Cascades’ Northwestern Bat Hub, which produced the study, uses a collaborative, multi-agency approach for doing coordinated summertime surveys for bats across the Northwest. Rodhouse, an ecologist with the National Park Service and courtesy member of OSU’s Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences faculty, and coauthor Roger Rodriguez, who directs the Northwestern Bat Hub, have assembled a broad coalition of state, federal and tribal scientists. “The Bat Hub provides a center of gravity for multiple organizations to work together, pool resources and expertise, and accomplish region-wide science and conservation,” said Rodriguez, adding that “it is unusual to generate this kind of cooperation in wildlife studies, but bats are so widespread and the threats to bats so great that this is absolutely essential to save them.” On behalf of its partners, the Bat Hub is implementing the North American Bat Monitoring Program, known as NABat, in the Pacific Northwest. “Drawing on data accumulated through Bat Hub monitoring, our paper reports
NEWPORT, WA – Folks in Sisters who are looking for a different kind of fall excursion might want to hop a train. The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club is bringing the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train excursion train rides to Newport, WA this fall, beginning Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22. They continue every weekend in October. Rides are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Tickets are $20 for adults age 13-64; $15 for children ages 3-12; and $15 for seniors, ages 65 and older. Children under 3 ride for free. Group discounts of $3 per ticket are
available for orders of 20 tickets or more. The scenic train ride meanders through the beautiful Pend Oreille Valley. The ride is a nine-mile, 90-minute round trip excursion that starts in Newport, Washington, and follows the Pend Oreille River to Delkena. The train crew will tell about the rich history and descendants of the Dalkena Wild Bunch Gang; nefarious train robbers may pay guests a visit along the way. Train rides begin at 110 Pine St., Newport, WA. Purchase tickets at www. sporttrainrides.com or by calling 877-525-5226.
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The hoary bat is under severe stress in the Pacific Northwest. evidence that the hoary bat is declining in the Northwest,” said Rodhouse, one of NABat’s key architects. “The study also looked for, but did not find, evidence of decline for the little brown bat, which has been heavily impacted in eastern North American by white-nose syndrome.” White-nose syndrome is a fungal condition that does not affect people but is devastating to bats. It was first identified in 2006 and has killed millions of bats in North America, mainly in the continent’s eastern half. “White-nose syndrome was documented in the Northwest in 2016 and may not yet have caused regional impact to the little brown bat,” Rodhouse said. “However, the discovery of hoary bat decline is consistent with the hypothesis that the longer history of wind-power development, spread over a larger geographic area, has impacted that species through collision and barotrauma. These hypotheses can be evaluated and updated over time within the OSU-Cascades Bat Hub framework of collaborative monitoring.” Barotrauma refers to injuries caused by rapid changes in atmospheric pressure such as may occur around the blades of a wind turbine.
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Examination of dead bats collected near turbines often reveals signs of the internal hemorrhaging associated with barotrauma rather than collision. “The rate of hoary bat decline is worrisome and, if persistent over the next few years, represents a major threat to long-term persistence of the species in the region,” Rodhouse said.
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Furry Friends New Hours
The Furry Friends office is changing its hours beginning Tuesday, September 17. Visit Furry Friends now on Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. The Thursday hours remain the same, open 11 am. to 2 p.m. Furry Friends is located in the Sisters Art Works building, at 204 W. Adams Ave., Ste. 109. For more information call 541-797-4023.
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth Mentoring
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office, prepares volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. On Saturday, September 21, COPY will offer an orientation/ training class. This six-hour class covers program policies, how to establish a mentor relationship, the impact incarceration has on families, and communication skills. There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is required. For additional details, please call 541-388-6651 or email COPY@ deschutes.org.
Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group
This cancer support group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Suttle Tea in their back room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Caregivers as well as patients and family members are welcome to join in. Please contact Suzi Steele at 503819-1723 for more information.
Come Sing With Us!
The Sisters High Desert Chorale will begin rehearsals for Winter/ Christmas concerts on Monday, September 23. The Chorale meets each Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of Transfiguration Episcopal Church. No audition is required and all ages are welcome. Winter concerts are scheduled for the first part of December 2019. For more information call Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362.
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.
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Saturday, September 21 Peterson Ridge Trail Celebration 10 a.m. at Village Green Park Saturday, September 21 Historical Walking Tour 4:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall Monday, September 22 Tea & Poetry at Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fir Street Park Monday, September 23 High Desert Chorale Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. at Episcopal Church
Sisters Newcomers Club
A Newcomers’ Club specific to Sisters-area new residents is starting up! Call Karee at 541-719-0050.
Historical Walking Tour
Join the Three Sisters Historical Society for a free walking tour down Cascade Ave. to hear the historical stories behind those false fronts. Meet in front of City Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. For information call 415-637-7186.
Community Gear Swap
Local schools and Hike-N-Peaks are hosting a Gear Swap on Saturday, September 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise funds for outdoor education programs. Donate or sell your lightly used outdoor and athletic gear or come to find great deals. All items should be brought to Hike-N-Peaks on Friday, September 27 between 4 and 7 p.m. or Saturday, September 28 between 8 and 10 a.m. It should be in good, clean condition. Info: 541-904-0778.
Haiku Contest
Still accepting entries to the Food & Farm Haiku Contest! Free. Drop yours off at Paulina Springs Books by 2 p.m. September 18 to be part of the main contest, judged by Kim Stafford. Or bring your last-minute haiku to the Farmers Market on Sunday, September 22. Prizes include gift cards to awesome local businesses including Bedouin and Suttle Tea. Info at sistersfarmersmarket.com or 503-997-0301. See page 24 for announcements of upcoming senior’s events in Sisters.
Peterson Ridge Trail Celebration
Sisters Trails Alliance invites the community to celebrate the amazing trail system in our own backyard. The event is Saturday, September 21 at Village Green Park and features organized hikes and mountain-bike rides on the PRT, activities in the park for all trail-lovers, a little PRT history, and a free lunch. Registration required for lunch & organized rides. Info at sisterstrails.org or call 541-719-8822.
One-Act Play Submissions
Silent Echo Theater Company is seeking one-act play submissions from local playwrights for possible use during the 2020 Evening of One-Acts happening in late winter. Plays should be between 10 and 20 minutes long and need to be submitted to silentechotheatercompany@ gmail.com by Monday, October 7; play selections by November 1. Directors are also wanted for the event — please email your theater experience and contact information. For more information call 541-719-8862.
Tea & Poetry at Sisters Farmers Market
Taste chais with Metolius Tea. Blend your own herbal tea courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs. Join Krayna Castelbaum’s poetry playshop at 11:30 a.m. Kids, check out the Deschutes Public Library’s booth for special activities. Music with Sisters Ukulele Group. Haiku contest awards will also be announced. All this is taking place at the Sisters Farmers Market at Fir Street Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 22. Info at sistersfarmersmarket.com or 503-997-0301.
Thich Nhat Hahn Sanghaa Meditation Group
Craig Fox Had a Wife
Silent Echo Theater Company will do a reading of “Craig Fox Had a Wife,” a true story by Central Oregon playright Beverly Allen about the unseen wounds of war. Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Hood Avenue Art. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, suggested donation $5. Call 310-710-2874 for more info.
Sisters Community Cleanup 19th Annual Green Tour
SPRD is organizing a Fall Community Cleanup Day for Saturday, September 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. Organize your own cleanup around your school, neighborhood or business, or meet at SPRD at 8 a.m. for supplies & routes. Register online at sistersrecreation.com or call 541549-2091.
Hop Fest Half Marathon, 5K
The Annual Fresh Hop Fest Half Marathon and 5K is on Saturday, September 28 at 8 a.m. The race starts and finishes at Three Creeks Brewing Production Facility on Barclay Dr. Run a half marathon and enjoy a beer at the finish line! Part of the proceeds benefit SHS swim team. Call 541-549-1298 for more information.
See real-world solutions that reduce energy use and increase solar production in residential and commercial buildings right here in Central Oregon. Test-drive an electric car and take an electric bike for a spin, join the bike tour, vote for your favorite site, and celebrate at the after-party. Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at various locations. Get all the details, tour map, and guide at envirocenter. org/tour or call 541-385-6908 x11.
City of Sisters Housing Policy Advisory Positions
Free Tai Chi/Balance Classes based on the CDC “Steadi” Program to reduce injuries and falls in our community are being sponsored by Sisters Drug. Taught by Shannon Rackowski every Thursday from 11-11:30 a.m. (except holidays) at the SPRD Fitness Room next to Sisters High School. Open to all ages. For info: 541-549-6221.
The City of Sisters is accepting applications for 2 positions on the Housing Policy Advisory Board (HPAB). The Board advises the Planning Commission and City Council regarding policies related to increasing appropriate levels of affordable housing within the city limits. A 3-year position requires a background in real estate and in-city residency; a 1-year position requires familiarity or beneficiary of affordable housing and in-city residency. Apply online at www. ci.sisters.or.us by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4. For more information call Patrick at 541-323-5219 or email pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us.
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The ffamily of Sisters resident Karen Roth invite you to her Celebration of Life this Saturday, Celebra September 21, 2 p.m., at the Septe Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Unitaria Central Oregon (61980 Skyline of Cent Ranch Road, Bend). R
Hope Africa International, based ed in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For moree information go to hopeafricakids. ids. org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. 7.
Support for Caregivers
A free support group for thosee who provide care in any capacity ity meets at The Lodge in Sisters at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday off each month. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information.
SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)
Stars Over Sisters Party
Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the SPRD building on Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fields to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. For information call 541-549-8846.
Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586
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Family Fun Story Time
Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, September 19 and 26 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.
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Read and discuss “The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore,” by Kim Fu, with other readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, September 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078.
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Regenerative agriculture and hemp By M.W. Hill Correspondent
It wafts in the still, cool air of morning and in the heat of the afternoon. Pungent cannabis plants ripening as the daylight wanes into autumn. Central Oregon is full of industrial hemp, raised almost exclusively for its cannabidiol, a compound referred to as CBD. This spring, fields from Tumalo to Madras were tilled up, wrapped in plastic, and planted in hemp monoculture. Why the widespread adoption of this new crop? Is all the single-use plastic really necessary? Driving from Terrebonne to Sisters, you’ll notice that Rainshadow Organics, has planted a small patch of hemp — but it looks different than other fields. Rainshadow Organics owner, Sarahlee Lawrence, explained the difference: “Our hemp patch is planted between the painted mountain corn, sunflowers, buckwheat, chiogga beets, romanesco, tetsukabuto squash and Viking purple potatoes. We strive for maximum biodiversity on our farm.” CBD products may be readily available in most stores and gas stations, but what Lawrence wants is for “people to make the connection between their medicine and the agriculture around them.” She says, “Just like the food movement has opened our eyes to what monoculture and commodity production agriculture has done to our food, our gut health, and our land health, we must think about this when we are buying CBD and what brands we are supporting.” CBD has helped many people manage pain and anxiety. It is also thought to help promote restful sleep, physical, and mental
recovery. CBD interacts with the human endocannabinoid system, which varies from person to person. It does not have any known negative side affects and is a good alternative to pharmaceutical sleep, pain, and anxiety medications. Central Oregon has the honor of growing this natural medicine that can potentially help many people untangle from pharmaceutical addictions. This a pivotal time for shaping where the industry of hemp goes in America. Cate Havstad of Casad Family Farms in Madras says, “What we need is sustainable consumerism that is conscious and educated about how this medicine is grown. Just like we need people to ask where their food is coming from, we also need them to ask where their hemp is coming from. We need people to support brands that support regenerative agriculture.” Aldo Leopold defined sustainable agriculture as, “aiming to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community.” Rainshadow Organics and Casad Family Farms are regenerative farms doing the work to cultivate biodiversity, which benefits the soils, the waterways, and wildlife. Both farms grow hemp alongside a wide array of other crops. Neither farm uses plastic in their hemp or vegetable production. Havstad wants to remind consumers that “they have the power to influence the market through their choices and where they spend their money. As hemp and CBD goes mainstream, there must be an awareness of what KIND of agriculture is producing the balm or oil you are ingesting. Not only for
your sake, but for the sake of the future of our soils. The destruction of great civilizations has often hinged on the degradation of the soils that sustain that civilization.” Rainshadow Organics has released their own line of CBD products, Desert Green Hemp. They use exclusively organic ingredients, most of which they grow themselves in a biodiverse system of herbs, vegetables, grains, and native Oregon desert plants. They are hosting an informational tour of their fields this Friday, September 20, at 6 p.m. prior to hemp harvest. “I want people to see hemp being grown in a beautiful regenerative way,” said Lawrence. “I want people to walk through these magnificent plants and ask questions about our farming practices. Consumers encourage good farming practices by responsibly choosing the brands they support. I want to provide them with a great choice.” For more information about the event visit www. rainshadoworganics.com. Support local agriculture — celebrate National Farm Day October 12.
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Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with Norma Holmes 6:30 p.m. The author will present from her art book, “Land Escapes.” For more info call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring your own games & friends or find them there! Call 541-5880311 for more information. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Bob Baker & Brent Allen 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Live Music with Abluestics 7 to 10 p.m. For more info call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Sunday: fresh local produce, lunch, live music, & yoga. Call 503-997-0301 or go to sistersfarmersmarket.com. Sisters Saloon Open Mic Night 9 to 11 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
The Belfry How Oceanography Will Save The World Sisters Science Club presentation by Dr. Rick Spinrad, recently retired SEPT as Chief Scientist of the NOAA. 7 p.m. Social Hour at 6 p.m. $5 24 admission. Call 541-912-0750 or go to sistersscienceclub.org. TUES Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. SEPT
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Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
The Belfry The Big Burn by PBS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free public SEPT screening followed by community dialogue with an expert panel on history and fire management in the Pacific NW. Limited to 26 fi rst 200 arrivals. Call 541-549-7700 for more information. THUR Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com
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important than climate change, and the solutions are simple and obvious in many cases. Let’s all work together and make this a way for us to rise above small-minded politicalcentric thinking. Jean Nave
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To the Editor: Welcome back! This is one of my favorite times of year as our students return to fill our classrooms. School is back in session and we are off to a great start. The mission of Sisters School District is community-connected education that creates belonging, prepares and inspires. We are excited to start the school year as we strive to execute this mission. Our beginning enrollment is the highest it has been as I start my fifth year as superintendent. We have seen strong growth in our elementary and middle schools which is a positive sign for future enrollment as a district. Our buildings are in great shape thanks to the support and execution of our bond. Prior to our start, we installed high-efficiency lights in the middle school commons and gym and in both gyms at the high school. We anticipate breaking ground on our transportation building soon as we finish out this bond initiative. Nicki Merritt, executive director of Circle of Friends, informed us about their programing and the positive impact the adult mentors have on our students. Currently, they have six students on the waiting list for mentors. If you would like to be a mentor, please contact Ms. Merritt at Circle of Friends, 541-588-6445. Additionally, Circle of Friends is opening up their Wednesday Homework Club to all students fifth-grade and above from 4 to 5:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, September 18. The focus will be on math and language arts as well as helping the kids with basic organizational skills. If you are interested please RSVP Circle of Friends Youth Program Coordinator at kellie@circleoffriendsoregon. org, by the Monday prior to the Wednesday’s homework time. I want to say welcome to all of our new families and once again, welcome back to our returning Outlaws! Curt Scholl SSD Superintendent.
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To the Editor: Indivisible Sisters presented another Debate Night Watch Party at the Sisters Library. Lots of tidbits to eat including Sisters Movie House popcorn. Although there were three hours of debate, the time went by surprisingly fast. We hope you will mark your calendars to join us for the fourth Democrat’s Primary Debate Night occurring in Ohio on November 15. The time, exact location and channel for viewing are not yet determined. Senator Warren remains a solid star in yet another debate, having a viable plan for every issue. Senator Sanders badly needed cough medicine and remains true to doing all he can for the people. Senator Castro was demeaned by his own cruel and not accurate attacks on previous VP Biden. Past VP Biden came off defiant, gave convoluted answers and appeared flustered. Beto O’Rouke was measured and calmed down other candidates until on the topic of gun control. At which point, Beto got heated and understandably so, given the recent mass shootings in Texas. Senator Harris improved from the last debate by not being agitated & showing a few smiles. She looked at the camera and confronted President Trump a few times. Representative Cory Booker remained a gentleman with his consistent message that
every program he promotes will look to protecting the environment and mitigating global warming. Hope others follow that lead. Mr. Yang was all about buying votes and selling his business acumen. Mayor Pete Buttigiege continues to be well spoken and somewhat conservative on all issues. Senator Klobuchar did all but specifically say she represents the center. All in all there was little about which they disagreed except on how each would fund their various plans. They feel healthcare, education and a living wage are rights, that past-President Obama did well for the people of the US of A and that global warming is, indeed, a crisis. Susan Cobb
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To the Editor: The standards and sensibilities that have made our town a place that people think they want to move to should be maintained above the tyranny of proposed development. To those who think that Sisters needs a Dollar General, let me point out that we DID have one here for a while. It recently went out of business, (by recently I mean in the last few years). Before the dollar store was here, we had another discount shop called “Sisters Outpost” located in the same area. It also went out of business. As a past local business-owner, and local long-term retail worker, mother of three who raised her kids here over the last 20-plus years, I feel confident to guess that the people of Sisters value their more traditional local businesses over common franchises. Where they know the business owners and their lives, and vice versa. Sharing the ups and downs of doing business in a small town, there comes a sense of camaraderie between neighboring business-owners and customers alike. Friendships and understandings have been built over the course of years. Yes, at times it is expensive to live here — but it is the same all over the Pacific Northwest. We all struggle to make ends meet. It has been part of our Sisters history that we support each other, taking turns shopping between Ray’s and Bi-Mart, and the local hardware stores etc., so that everyone gets a share, and for the most part, the dollars stay right here in town. I think the idea of a Dollar General store comes from people who have not lived here for very long. Also, most merchandise in a dollar store comes from China — the ingredients of which are usually questionable at best. (There is a very real reason why it only costs $1). Here, we live in a wonderful place with highquality goods readily available, maybe for a few dollars more, but well worth the investment for our community and the health of our families. And we know that Dollar General money does not come into our community, but goes back to Dollar General corporate — whereever they may be located. We are a quirky little town. We have facades and walls up. I know more about my neighbor than I want, and they know more than they want about me. But when things go wrong, the facades and the walls come down, and people jump in to help each other until the trauma passes. Such “small town values” are the reason people are moving here now. If we start bringing these sorts of businesses in, we begin the slow journey toward destroying what made our town good to begin with. Michelle P. Ehr
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Bull by Bull By Judy Bull Columnist
• The sheriff paid me a visit one evening a while back — long, bizarre story. When he knocked on the door I jumped up, threw the latch, and hollered, “I just locked the door. Are you legit?” Even before he could answer I espied his cruiser and instantly knew he was the real deal. • I’m getting ready to ride again — on the same horse I stopped riding years ago. Having ridden for over 60 years, riding is my go-to place in life, and recently spending time with best friends and great horses in California helped me to remember I gotta ride. • One of my favorite meals standing at the kitchen sink is taking a big swig of ice-cold milk out of the milk jug. Talking jugs, the way I know I’ve had enough wine in the evening is I put the OJ jug in front of the bottle of chardonnay. Along these same lines — knowing thyself — I’ve started applying the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” to any long day of feeling blue, knowing I ain’t broke, and nothin’ needs fixing — for now. • Even harder than mixing a jar of U-stir peanut butter is getting those sticky fly
catcher ribbons to work. The directions aren’t at all helpful and I never did succeed in removing it properly from its tube. I finally resorted to pulling it out with a pair of needle-nose pliers, which I ended up having to soak in nail polish remover in order to get the sticky stuff off — ditto my fingers. • Not having any kids, I never saw Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. This summer, though, OPB aired the movie, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” I am now a true believer in all things Mr. Rogers. • I opened a new box of cards last Saturday night. They were so stiff that not only could I not shuffle them, I couldn’t win with them either. When Ethel died at age 102 her deck of cards was her most coveted treasure the kin all wanted. Most of her cards barely had a trace of anything left on them and they were as soft as a favorite pet’s ear. • I wish I’d thought to write these words myself, but they were the message on the front of a Leanin’ Tree cowgirl-birthday-card from someone who knows me well, “I’ve been giving it a lot of thought & I just don’t think being an adult is gonna work for me.”
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Sisters Festival of Books offers powerhouse lineup The Sisters Festival of Books is serving up a powerhouse lineup of diverse writers of national stature in its inaugural year. Sisters Festival of Books, October 18-20, is a threeday celebration of the literary culture of Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The festival features more than 40 local, regional, and national authors and takes place across multiple venues in Sisters. Books featured at the festival will cover a wide range of subjects, including politics, Western historical fiction, Vikings, motherhood, romance, Arctic exploration, Central Oregon recreational activities, and more. Among the nationally renowned authors represented at the festival are: • David Joy — author of the Edgar-nominated rural noir novel “Where All Light Tends To Go” (Putnam, 2015), as well as the novels “The Weight Of This World” (Putnam, 2017) and “The Line That Held Us” (Putnam, 2018). He is also the author of the memoir “Growing Gills: A Fly Fisherman’s Journey” (Bright Mountain Books, 2011), which was a finalist for the Reed Environmental
Writing Award and the Ragan Old North State Award. • Jane Kirkpatrick — a beloved author in Sisters Country, with more than 1.5 million books in print, her 30 novels and non-fiction titles draw readers from all ages and genders. Most are historical novels based on the lives of actual historical women, often about ordinary women who lived extraordinary lives. Her works have won numerous national awards including the WILLA Literary Award, the Carol Award, USABestBooks.com, Will Roger’s Medallion Award and in 1996, her first novel, “A Sweetness to the Soul,” won the prestigious Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage and National Cowboy Museum. • Molly Gloss is the author of several novels including “The Jump-Off Creek,” “The Dazzle of Day,” “Wild Life,” “The Hearts of Horses,” and “Falling From Horses,” as well as the story collection “Unforeseen.” She writes both realistic fiction and science fiction, and her work has received, among other honors, a PEN West Fiction Prize, an Oregon
Book Award, two Pacific Northwest Booksellers Awards, the James Tiptree, Jr. Award, and a Whiting Writers Award. A fourth-generation Oregonian, she lives in Portland. • Ruby McConnell is a writer, geologist, and adventuress whose work focuses on nature, the environment, and the relationship between landscape and the human experience. Her experiences as a researcher, activist, and explorer in the wildlands of the western United States led her to write “A Woman’s Guide to the Wild,” the definitive outdoor guide for anyone who identifies as, or loves, women (or just wants to learn how to read a map). McConnell believes that positive outdoor experiences are the key to healthy
living and protecting the environment and is committed to breaking down barriers that prevent all kinds of people from being outside. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Grain Literary Journal, Oregon Humanities Magazine, and Mother Earth News and was awarded an Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship in 2016. • Joe Wilkins was born and raised north of the Bull Mountains, out on the Big Dry of eastern Montana. His debut novel, “Fall Back Down When I Die,” speaks to the community, struggle, violence, and care Wilkins knew growing up in the rural west, and his memoir, “The Mountain and the Fathers,” captures the lives of boys and men in that desolate country, a place that shapes the people
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who live there and rarely lets them go. Wilkins is also the author of three poetry collections, most recently “When We Were Birds,” winner of the 2017 Oregon Book Award in Poetry. • Megan Griswold’s “The Book of Help” traces one woman’s life-long quest for love, connection and peace of mind. A heartbreakingly vulnerable and tragically funny memoir-in-remedies, Griswold’s narrative spans four decades and six continents — from the glaciers of Patagonia and the psychotropics of Brazil, to academia, the Ivy league, and the study of Eastern medicine. For tickets and more information visit https:// www.brownpapertickets. com/event/4276088
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Paw Prints
Jodi Schneider McNamee Columnist
Companion pets for older adults Anyone who has ever stroked a dog’s soft ears or felt the gentle rumble of a cat’s purr knows the calming feeling an animal can offer. Animals offer companionship and unconditional love; they can improve
health and general wellbeing, especially in the older adult population. The most serious problem for older adults is not disease; it’s loneliness. Elderly people, especially those living in residential care facilities, are at a higher risk for developing depression. When they are without a spouse or children around to keep them company, many seniors begin to feel isolated. Studies have shown that companion animals have the ability to lift the spirits of people who live alone and provide unconditional friendship and enrichment. Research studies have found that having a pet has significant benefits for seniors’ mental, physical, and emotional health — in other words, pets are good for your body and soul. Dogs are great for providing physical exercise, socialization, and overall day-to-day
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you’re fairly active, you may be able to handle a dog that needs lots of play-time and opportunities to run. But if you have mobility or stamina issues, you might want to choose a dog that is content with a few short walks. Some very small dogs may even be able to get all the exercise they need just by running around inside your home. Smaller dogs are easier to keep under control and are more suitable for seniors living in condos, apartments, or care facilities. Small dogs can fit in your lap, are more portable than larger breeds, won’t physically overwhelm you and can be easily groomed in a sink. Keep in mind that some small dogs have lots of nervous energy and try to make up for their diminutive stature with plenty of barking. Alternatively, docile larger dogs that don’t require a lot of maintenance may be a good choice. Older dogs are better dogs for seniors to adopt than puppies that are super active and tend to chew and nip. Adult dogs are typically already housetrained and well-socialized with people. Mature dogs also tend to be the calmest dogs, with more predictable behavior patterns. Dogs’ temperaments are influenced by the genes they are born with as well as the way they are brought up. While any dog can be raised to be friendly, some breeds are more naturally conditioned to be gentle and welcoming. Beagles, retrievers, poodles, and bulldogs are among the dogs that have the
best temperament. However, caring for a pet is not to be entered into lightly. It’s important for that right pet to be affordable to an older pet parent. Since many seniors live on limited incomes, it’s essential to consider a pet parents ability to pay for their pet’s basic needs. Starting expenses include the adoption or purchase costs, spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a crate. Regular expenses will include food, toys, vet visits, medications and the possibility of grooming. Even though pets are a source of joy for many older adults, the cost of care can be a strain for some seniors. If you’re having trouble paying for food, vaccinations, and veterinary care for your pet, there may be low-cost or free resources available in your community. Here’s how to find the help you and your pet need. Kiki Dolson, founder of Furry Friends Foundation (FFF), estimates about 40 percent of the families that the nonprofit organization helps are seniors on fixed incomes. She noted, “Many live alone and have one or two pets for companionship. By providing their pet’s monthly food and other pet supplies it adds extra dollars to their monthly budget. Furry Friends also helps with vaccinations and spay/neuter, all large-cost items for an individual on a fixed income. In that way we can help keep their pets healthy and in their homes.” The Humane Society of the U.S. has a state-by-state list of financial-aid resources for pet owners. With some persistence you can keep your pets in the best possible health, even on a tight budget.
Fit For
Sisters Andrew Loscutoff Columnist
Exercise and fitness for a lifetime Exercise was once exclusive to young, ambitious, and driven people striving for beach-body glory. However, in the recent years a monumental shift has transformed gyms, local recreational activity, and racing events like triathlon and trail running. This shift, from young hardbodies to wise grey-haired zealots has shown the potential for human longevity and why exercise is so important. According to USA Triathlon, the number of Americans age 70 or older who participated in officially sanctioned triathlons (covering races of varying distances) grew 168 percent between 2009 and 2017. This isn’t the only surge in activity: A surprising statistic from runnerclick.com revealed the largest growth in age groups for marathon runners was the 80-99 year old athletes. This is astonishing. Not only this but the fastest recreational runners are the 40- to 49-year-old age groups. When looking at finishing times, the group with the greatest
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Finding your next adventure By Susan Waymire, CTC Correspondent
How often have we heard of “Bucket List” travel or “Adventure” travel? What does this really mean and what is involved for you to personally travel in this manner? Here is a look at the different forms of adventure travel and how you can explore the world in an exciting and unique way. Exploration/Expedition Cruising: This market is hot and perhaps the fastest-growing sector in the travel industry at the moment. Smallship cruising to popular destinations such as Alaska, Baja, the Galapagos, and Antarctica allow just about anyone who is curious and of reasonable physical condition to explore these unique places. Many of these ships sail with under 100 passengers, allowing them to explore different and smaller ports of call than the much larger ships. Naturalists from the region are your guides who cover the many topics from those areas —wildlife, geology, history, to name a few. Exploration is done via Zodiacs, scuba-diving, kayaks, or hiking on shore allowing you to get up close to the glaciers and wildlife. As these ships do not always have elevators, you should be able to ascend/descend stairs and be able to ride in a skiff or Zodiac. There is no nightly entertainment, rather there are lectures from guest experts or perhaps a local band. Many of these suppliers integrate the local culture into their programs. There are numerous side activities such as piranha fishing or paddleboarding on
the Amazon, cooking classes from the ship’s chef, or snorkeling with the Galapagos penguins. So as long as you’re still mentally curious, this is a great way to travel without much physical effort. Active Adventure Travel: These trips offer physical challenges to their travelers. Hiking, biking, and kayaking are the primary activities but skiing, horseback-riding and other activities are options for the fit traveler. As an avid active traveler, I suggest that my clients do the physical work to prepare for their trips. Conditioning for these trips depends on the level of activity you’re looking to do. You should know your body’s limits if you’re taking an active adventure. Nothing is worse than missing out on that epic glacial heli-ski run because you had to head in early for the day due to lack of training. Many outfitters specify what kind of physical requirements will be needed. There are “multi-sport” trips that include all means of active travel and offer cultural experiences as well. So, if you’re a rock-climber or you love Via Ferrata, that passion can take you to new heights worldwide in dramatic settings you never have experienced before. And, the biggest bonus is you can enjoy the whiskey-tasting and eat whatever gourmet food you want after that full day of hiking. Wildlife Adventures: Perhaps one of the biggest adventures on many travelers’ bucket lists is an African safari. Who doesn’t want to explore the Big Five in their natural habitat. The journey to Africa is long, but so worth the effort. Seeing the rhino prior to extinction, a cheetah
Senior health fair on tap in Sisters SPRD and Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District will present the third Senior/60s+ Health Fair, slated for Thursday, October 10, at the Sisters Fire Hall from 3 to 7 p.m. “Last year we received several emails and phone calls from individuals who wanted to attend the fair but were unable because they still work, so we decided to try this new day and time,” said Shannon Rackowski, event coordinator for SPRD. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District and SPRD have been partners in the Health
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in a full sprint, or a lioness with her cubs is nothing short of exhilaration. There are different forms of safari accommodations, from camping or glamping to beautiful lodges. In either case you’ll be riding along bumpy roads in a 4x4, so if back or joint problems are an issue, PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN WAYMIRE you may want to make sure you’re Is it time you to schedule your “Bucket List” travel? Perhaps the Galapagos are for you. physically fit for this. While in Africa, you’ll be traveling via ship, mak- is one of the more rewardexperience the local culture ing it an easy trip for most ing forms of travel and one such as the Masai people of anyone. The important note that gives back to an impovhere is to read carefully the erished community. There’s Eastern Africa. Other wildlife expeditions itinerary with the activity it eco-travel as well, where now available are viewing requires and to review it with you may be helping with the the polar bears in Churchill, a knowledgeable travel advi- wildlife in the Galapagos or grizzlies in Alaska and of sor. Viewing wildlife some- cleaning the plastic from the course, the famous Gorilla times means hiking a fair dis- ocean. Whichever trip you Trek in Uganda or Rwanda. tance to get close enough for take, the reward is a lifeMany of these outfitters have that perfect photo. Personally, changing experience and photography experts on staff I will be traveling to see the one you’ll remember for a to help you snap that perfect polar bears of Churchill. lifetime. picture to hang on your office With talk of extinction, I am With this said, adventure wall. With that said, you’ll excited to have this checked comes from within. We all want to factor in the cost of off my list this year. know what gets us excited T r a v e l f o r G o o d / and gets that adrenaline a solid camera with a 300mm lens to get those once-in-a- Sustainability: With this form pumping. If you’re not as lifetime photos. While the of adventure travel, you’ll active, it’s still possible to Gorilla Trek requires some give back in some way to the nurture your soul and travel fitness, the polar bear trip in good of our planet. Whether to see the diversity of our Manitoba requires little fit- it’s helping install water puri- planet and people. Adventure ness as you travel out on the fiers in the Amazon, or help- travel can take you places tundra in a giant all-terrain ing teach kids in India, or you never thought you’d get building homes in Mexico, to in your lifetime. Step out vehicle. If you travel to the you’re one-on-one with the of your comfort zone and Amazon or Antarctica, you’ll people and the culture. This explore your wild side!
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Your Story MATTERS
Audry Van Houweling, PMHNP Columnist
Aging gracefully in an anti-aging world The undertaking of aging gracefully is a lot to ask for in a society that fights so hard against what is unavoidable. As a millennial myself, I may be a bit removed from the post-65 generation defined as “senior citizens,” yet I find myself already critiquing my emerging laugh lines, scavenging for the arrival of gray hairs, and recently spent far more than I care to admit on a “magic” (per the sales associate) brew for my face promising to ward off the inevitable. We frequently go to extremes to seek out the elusive fountain of youth. We go under the knife to stretch, contort, and implant our bodies, purchase supplements touted on late-night infomercials with promises too good to be true, douse ourselves with the latest and greatest potions to erase our wrinkles or restore our hairlines, and spend our hard-earned money in all sorts of ways in hopes that we can maintain a version of youthfulness. The pressure to partake in the massive and manipulative multi-billion-dollar antiaging industry is especially understandable in our society that frankly, is pretty pitiful when it comes to honoring the relevance and value of our older generations. Ultimately, it boils down to holding onto respect, being seen, and being acknowledged. This quest for youth can all be a bit exhausting and ultimately when despite our best efforts, our body, our appearance, and our abilities inevitably change, it can be
difficult to maintain a sense of optimism. Furthermore, as the aging process continues, a person may feel their world shrinking as family and friends may move or pass away, mobility declines, and recognition previously gained in the workplace may lessen. Finding connection and combatting feelings of isolation and loneliness can be insidious and a huge contributor to depression, anxiety, and fear. Adults aged 85 and older have the highest suicide rates nationwide, while those aged 75-84 have the second highest. Convincing older adults who may have grown up with considerable stigma around the subject that their mental health is important can be an obstacle on its own. Older adults may fear judgment and/or that their independence may be jeopardized. Additionally, our healthcare system needs to work harder on dismantling the notion that depression and anxiety are “normal” in aging populations, which further dissuades aging adults from seeking help and may prevent the implementation of potentially effective treatment strategies. It is thought that up to 50 percent of cases of major depression go undiagnosed in older populations — often attributed to the “aging process” or also commonly, dementia. Specialist care is hard to come by and let’s not forget the issues of Medicare, poor reimbursement for mentalhealth care, and the red tape that discourages too many providers from even accepting Medicare. I could rant about this on its own — another soapbox for another time, perhaps. The numbers of geriatricians or physicians trained specifically in caring for aging populations falls far short of the demand. There are fewer than 7,000 geriatricians nationwide — a significant shortage when considering the demand of the 14-million older adults living today. Ideally, there would be 20,000 or more geriatric providers assuming each provider carried a panel of 700 patients. And so, finding providers that appreciate physical and psychological complexities, potential drug interactions, and psychosocial needs can be very difficult. While the obstacles and warped social ideals of aging
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deserve mention, there can also be much to gain and much joy to be had. Many older adults enjoy freedoms with their time and resources that may not have been present before. For some, it can be a chance to pursue hobbies, seek new social connections, travel, and grow in selfdiscovery. While perceived feelings of being insignificant can come with grief, it can
also be a kind of liberation as it allows an opportunity to shed inhibitions and insecurities of being so consumed with the opinions of others. As a society and certainly for millennials like myself, we need to take pause and rethink how we navigate our own aging journey and also honor generations preceding us. We need to recognize how such fears of aging and, yes,
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death contribute to higher levels of anxiety, depression, and despair. In our relentless fight to stop aging, we can lose out on the wisdom, value, and growth aging can offer and discredit the significance of the older adults that paved the way for us. As Betty Friedan so eloquently voices, “Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”
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Focus on good skincare as we age By Karen Keady Correspondent
Modern healthcare, as well as a growing interest in organic living and holistic health, have us romping into our golden years rather than crawling into a rocking chair. The result is a growing population expected to live longer than any generation before. How we live these years to come is dependent on how we live our lives today. Hiking, biking, swimming, massage, bodywork, facials, and good overall skincare can be instrumental in helping us look better and feel better as we gracefully age. Just as massage and bodywork can keep the body feeling young and energized, proper skin-care is the avenue used to ward off the signs of aging. The three biggest offenders that age skin the most are sun damage, smoking, and not cleansing your skin at night. Following are some healthful aging-well tips from this former dermatology nurse and current master esthetician. Protect your skin: Tanned skin may look healthy and golden and be associated with health and vitality, but the truth is, tanned skin is a benchmark of damaged skin. (Only a small amount of sunlight is required for the body to make vitamin D). Many of us grew up in a time where we slathered on baby oil mixed with iodine to enhance our efforts at glowing skin. Parents didn’t sunscreen their children in those days. We now know that UVA and UVB rays are not only harmful but can be deadly. Skin cancer rates have been on the rise over the past 30 years. Of the nearly 2 million new cases per year, 90,000 will be malignant melanoma,
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Before and after photos of a client with severe sun damage to her chest. Following dermatologist treatment, she followed a regime of healing LED treatments, an organic healing balm, potent C&E serum, and daily-use, water-resistant SPF 30 mineral sunscreen. the most serious and aggressive of skin cancers. UVB rays are associated with a sunburn while UVA rays penetrate deeper and cause more damage. Melanoma is believed to be the result of excessive UVA exposure. All radiation has a damaging effect on the immune system, causing premature aging, wrinkling, and gives the skin a leathery appearance. Skin aging, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, as well as hyperpigmentation all began before we were 18 years old! Eighty percent of sun damage occurs before the age of 18. It’s cumulative. In my skincare salon, I’ve referred five clients in eight years with suspect lesions to a dermatologist. All five were operable cancer. I hope everyone reading this article will get screened regularly, by a physician. Do not forget your eyes. Sunglasses should provide 100 percent UV protection. Choosing the right sunscreen is equally important. Not all sunscreens are photostable or appropriate for babies, children or pregnancy. There are significant health concerns as well as environmental hazards with
many ingredients in popular sunscreen brands. Evaluate all ingredients for safety and effectiveness. Absolutely a v o i d : Av o b e n z o n e , Octocrylene, Oxybenzone. A barrier sunscreen is more effective and safer than a chemical sunscreen — and don’t forget the hat. The American Cancer Society and dermatologists agree that an SPF 30 is adequate. If using a cream of any sort it must be reapplied every two hours. If you think your liquid make-up with added SPF is adequate, it’s not, especially if it’s less than 30, also must be reapplied every 2 hours while in the sun. Moisturize well with a targeted product for your skin type. When you cleanse at night use anything but a bar soap which is much too harsh for fragile skin. Treat your skin well for the best of your life. Karen Keady is a master esthetician and owner of Essentials Skincare in Sisters.
Seniors who are dealing with high cholesterol are often counseled to change their diet and look for alternative food choices to reduce their cholesterol levels. They may be able to do so without giving up their burgers. Alpaca meat is an alternative to beef — and it is catching on in the food world. “Alpaca meat is one of the healthiest and most flavorful meats in the world,” Sierra Meats reports. “It is described as a mild meat which takes on the flavor of the dish. It is slightly salty, tender and lean, high in protein with no fatty aftertaste. Alpaca meat also has the lowest level of cholesterol of any meat.” Art Izer and Nancy Chapel-Izer can testify to the qualities of alpaca meat — and not just because they own and operate an alpaca ranch in Sisters Country. “Art had a heart attack three years ago,” Nancy told The Nugget. He had high cholesterol, and required stents to open blockages. A cardiologist consulted with him on his diet. “They said, ‘You know, you’ve got the natural thing right there,’” Nancy recalled. “‘You should be eating alpaca meat because it’s so lean.’” Nancy and Art don’t
raise their alpacas at Alpaca Country Estates Ranch and Bed & Breakfast in Terrebonne specifically for their meat — but they do produce some meat through the process of culling. “We know it was grassfed, no hormones,” Nancy said. Art began eating alpaca instead of beef on a regular basis and, Nancy reports, within a year, his cholesterol had hit normal levels. “We have it a lot,” Nancy said. “We don’t buy beef now. We use it for spaghetti; we use it for hamburgers; we have a round steak we use for fajitas. Tonight we’re having a roast from the neck.” Much as is the case with game meat, preparation is key. “The flavor is wonderful,” Nancy said. “The big secret is, you can’t over-cook it. You can’t have it well-done.” Nancy is passionate about spreading the word about the qualities of alpaca meat. While the meat is similar to elk, some have some hesitancy because it comes from, well… alpacas. As with any “exotic” meat, it takes some adjusting to the idea. The couple sells alpaca meat commercially through the ranch, and also at Central Oregon Locavore in Bend. For more information, https://www.alpacacountry estates.com.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Of a certain age
Seeking guidance to navigate aging By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
The adage that getting old isn’t for sissies is more than an amusing old saw. Good medical care, advanced technology and healthier lifestyles all make it possible to live longer and stay active deep into our senior years — but old age comes with some big challenges. A senior or a family caring for a senior will inevitably run up against a time when they need help. And it pays to be ready with a plan and a roadmap — before a crisis forces your hand. Bend Senior Care management provides a range of services that help families navigate the challenges of dealing with medical and financial systems to maximize quality of life and peace of mind in the sunset years. They offer everything from medical patient advocacy to assessment of financial picture to life-enrichment activity and socialization. “These people have done so much for our country,” said Jennifer Rogers, certified care manager with Bend Senior Care Management. “People are living so much longer, and they’re falling through the cracks of the system. We are their advocates.”
Rogers notes that it is much better to seek help when things are going relatively well. An aging care professional can do an assessment that covers medical and psychological needs and evaluate such questions as whether they have a trust and advance directive and who has power of attorney. That said, Rogers knows that many times Bend Senior Care Management is going to get the call when things are dire. “It’s so stressful to plan in a crisis situation, but it does happen,” she said. “The majority of times we are planning in a crisis situation.” Caring for an older parent who may need to move into assisted living is challenging under any circumstances and nearly overwhelming if family members live a distance away. The goal for Rogers is to preserve the elder’s dignity in a situation where they may feel that so many things are being taken away from them. “We try our best to let that person live with as much autonomy as possible,” Rogers said. Rogers noted that Bend Senior Care Management recently helped a family in the Sisters area where there were issues with a homecare provider who was taking financial advantage
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Solving the end-of-life puzzle I really enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles, studying the shapes, finding the ones with straight edges first, grouping by color, and seeing the image slowly emerge as one piece locks into another. When I find that elusive piece that holds an entire section together, I experience a small sense of accomplishment, which keeps me going until the whole puzzle is complete. The biggest puzzle I know, and the one that most people don’t want to take out of the box, is the one about the end of life. Death is a puzzle every single one of us will face, but most people will put off talking about it as long as possible. We can choose to address the unavoidable when we have plenty of time and all our faculties. If not, we, and
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especially our loved ones, will most likely face a chaotic, stressful situation when our time is up. When death comes for me, he won’t wait until I’ve pulled together my exit strategy. I’ll be gone, and the circumstances surrounding my death may not have been to my liking as far as where I met death — hospital, home, or somewhere else. The medical personnel may or may not have administered life-prolonging treatments that I did or did not want. I don’t want to be like the woman who, rather than leaving clear instructions and written documents, left a note for her family simply saying, “Sorry I left such a mess.” I don’t want that to be my last message to my loved ones. There is a plethora of helpful information out there, particularly since the advent of the Internet. Just go online and search “end of life.” There are enough websites and links related to the subject, it will seem like you just started a 5,000-piece puzzle that is round and all blue. Don’t give up. Help is available to assist getting your affairs in order. Before starting the process, take time to answer some important questions, the answers to which will help guide you in a number of decisions that will need to be made. What do I want the rest of my life to look like? What are my core values? Who am I as a person? What and See PUZZLE on page 23
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What can you do? John Griffith Correspondent
I suspect that when many of us in Sisters Country read, listen to or watch the local and national news we often say rhetorically, out-loud or simply to ourselves, “Wow, something needs to be done. But what can I do?” . . . and then move on to the next article. I want to convince you that there IS something you can do. I would like you to take a chance, step out of your comfort zone, and take action. Harkening back to what became a bumper sticker slogan in the 1960s, “Think Globally – Act Locally.” Get involved: Give some of your time, energy, and accumulated knowledge to help your fellow Sisters Country residents have a better life. I’ve been in Sisters Country for more than a decade. It has been my experience that the residents of Sisters Country give far more freely of their time, money, and expertise than most typical rural or urban communities. I’ve personally given time and energy to a number of volunteer opportunities in Sisters Country, and for me, the personal rewards keep me coming back for more. Although the volunteer workforce of Sisters Country includes many very effective and vital volunteers under 50 years old, I am going to focus this discussion on those of my own demographic, the 50-plus group. Here are some reasons why: Recent research shows that 80 percent of adults say that making the world a better place for the next generation is an important priority. This same research found that the United States today possesses the fastest-growing, best-educated, and most vigorous population of older adults in the history of the world. Data shows that people are living longer and retiring earlier than ever before, and they are remaining more healthy and more active than previous generations. Sisters Country is the home to a large number of retirees — many of whom have left excellent careers early looking for a higher quality of life, and they arrive in Sisters Country with a great deal of quality time remaining (QTR). For this segment of Sisters Country, the challenge is how to make the best use of their QTR. Red Cross research found that 60 percent of the 50-plus
population who do not currently volunteer would consider doing so if asked, especially if the assignment would in some way use their accumulated talents. A historian friend of mine pointed out that the single most effective method used by leaders in the World War II French Resistance was not to ask for “volunteers” but to specifically ask someone to do a specific task that needed doing. When asked how they got involved, the most common reason why people volunteer is “Someone I know asked me!” Word of mouth from a trusted source was the key. Stanford research has shown that remaining physically, emotionally, and cognitively healthy adds more than seven years to our lives. So, your friends are asking, get involved, take action, check out your options to contribute today! What makes the 50-plus crowd so desirable as volunteers? They have the desire to make a difference, to utilize valuable life experiences and to pass on their legacy. Many are looking to develop new relationships with other mentors and mentees alike. Baby-boomers (76 million folks) have more time – they are either settled into their careers or retired early. Many have developed special and often useful skills to offer to their volunteer work. Per Habitat for Humanity data, 50-plus folks have staying power. They have fewer distractions from career and young families, giving them twice the retention rate of other volunteers. Fifty-plus folks have coped with a lot over the years and have learned resilience, which is a skill that can be passed on to those facing challenges at any age. So, what is keeping you from getting involved? Many potential volunteers feel that they do not have the skills or training to effectively volunteer or mentor. It has been my experience from working with at-risk youth that the most effective skill that you bring to your volunteer work is your life experience, and your willingness to simply show up, reliably, and regularly. Any special skills that you bring beyond that are the frosting. Others feel that they don’t have the time or cite transportation issues. But many of the volunteer positions in our community will allow you to work from home, and often on your schedule. In many cases, giving just four hours a week can make a huge
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND IN SISTERS Residents of Sisters Country that are interested in “taking action themselves” have a wide variety of options of where to best contribute their talent and their time. Below is a mere sampling of these options. Volunteer opportunities can be broken into a number of categories. Some like Sisters Folk Festival, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show or Sisters Rodeo offer an opportunity to volunteer for a short, fixed, and predictable window of time. Others like YouthBuild or Circle of Friends are looking for a long-term commitment, but only at a few hours per week.
Some of the positions can be physically demanding, and others can be accomplished at home via phone or internet. Many simply involve driving. A number of the positions work with specific groups such as at-risk youth or seniors. Other have a broader or general “for the good of the community” charter. Volunteer positions such as Sisters City Council, Sisters Planning Commission, or the Sisters School Board require some political action and require a significant commitment of time.
Age Friendly Sisters Country https://agefriendlysisters.com/ American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/oregon.html Big Brothers, Big Sisters https://www.bbbsco.org/ CASA advocate https://www.casaofcentraloregon.org/ Central Oregon Council on Aging https://www.councilonaging.org/ Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY) https://sheriff.deschutes.org/jail/copy-program/ Circle of Friends https://circleoffriendsoregon.org/ Citizens4Community (C4C) http://citizens4community.com/ Kiwanis Food Bank https://sisterskiwanis.org/ Sisters City Council https://www.ci.sisters.or.us/bc-citycouncil Sisters Habitat for Humanity https://www.sistershabitat.org/ Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show https://sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org/ Sisters School Board http://ssd6.org/schoolboard/ Sisters Science Club http://www.sistersscienceclub.org/ Sisters Festival of Books https://www.paulinaspringsbooks.com/aboutthefestival Sisters Folk Festival https://sistersfolkfestival.org/ Volunteer Central Oregon (listing) http://www.volunteercentraloregon.org/ YouthBuild https://heartoforegon.org/programs/youthbuild.html Youth Sports, SPRD https://sistersrecreation.com/ difference in the trajectory of another person’s life. As a volunteer, what do you get for your efforts? Volunteering expands your network — reduces the feeling of isolation. Engaged people report feeling happier and more satisfied with their lives. From my own experience, and often despite my skepticism, I have seen the contribution of volunteers make huge positive changes in a life, young or old — and then there are those extra seven years that you get to spend around your own family. See the accompanying sidebar for a sampling of the types of volunteer opportunities available to you right now.
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Navigating the Medicare maze By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
You’re approaching 65 — the age at which you’re eligible for Medicare. And things are about to get complicated. “They’re going to get mail like they’ve never seen before,” said Linda Alldredge of Country Financial, who helps Sisters seniors navigate the labyrinth that is Medicare coverage. A A R P ’s M e d i c a r e Resource Center page gives a glimpse at how complicated things can get: “You can enroll in Part B without buying Part A, if you want to. But if you buy into A, you also must enroll in B. You can get Part D if you’re enrolled in either A or B. You cannot enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan (such as an HMO or PPO) or buy a Medigap supplemental insurance policy unless you’re enrolled in both A and B.” So how do you figure out what you should buy and what you don’t need? Alldredge encourages seniors to start looking into Medicare coverage several months before a decision is required. And get some guidance if you’re not clear. “I help them understand
the decision tree,” she said. “Once you understand the literature you’re getting … at least you have perspective. Spend the time; understand how it works. I know it’s boring as all getout, but it’s important because you don’t want to go down the wrong path and regret it. Don’t rush into enrollment till you really understand it.” Making the right decision on what plan to enroll in the first time is important, because switching plans can be complicated and difficult. And there may be programs available to you that you don’t know about. Identify your needs and seek the plan that fits you best. Alldredge emphasizes that there should be no embarrassment about seeking help to navigate the maze. “Smart people have a hard time with this one,” she said. “Doctors don’t understand Medicare sometimes.” That’s why it’s important to give yourself plenty of onramp before it’s time to choose. Study and good guidance will pay off. “At some point, you will develop a trust in your own navigation,” Alldredge said. “don’t make a decision till you’re there.”
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who is important to me? What are my definitions of a “good quality of life” and a “good death?” Once there is clarity around the answers to those questions, the job of putting your affairs in order will honor those things that are most important to you. You are leaving a final gift for those who will be with you as you approach death, as well as afterwards. They won’t have to guess what kind of care you want as your life comes to a close. They will have a clear road map of where all your documents are, what you want done and not done and where, and who should be notified. The more you do beforehand, the less work you are leaving for your loved ones. They will, instead, be able to grieve your death in peace.
By pulling these important documents together and leaving important details in one place – email passwords, financial and insurance information, etc. – you are getting your house in order for the good of those you care about most. A more recent development in end-of-life planning is the appearance of websites offering similar services, all done digitally, for which an annual fee is charged. As life circumstances change, information can be added, deleted, or modified so it is always current. Other people chosen by you can be granted access to any or all of the sections, so even if an adult child lives elsewhere, he can access necessary information to handle your affairs. There are a number of books and workbooks available online to guide you through organizing your life and having a written record
of all the important information. AARP produces a book called “Checklist for My Family,” available on Amazon, that helps document everything. With 8,000 baby-boomers a day turning 65, more and more services are being made available to assist them with their desires for end-of-life. Planning for the end of life involves much more than just making a will or prepaying for funeral arrangements. Among topics to be considered are: downsizing; caregiving; wills, trusts and ethical wills; financial planning; advance directives, POLST forms, organ donation; death with dignity; hospice and palliative care; funerals, green burials; obituaries; and what needs to done after a death. When you have crafted a useful and thoughtful end-oflife plan, you are free to enjoy the rest of your life, knowing your puzzle is complete.
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families anything,” Krebs noted. Services are funded through grants and generous community donations. The spiritual aspect of the program is provided through the service of Chaplain Dan Henderson, who often sits with hospice patients and will pray with them if desired. Krebs notes that the chaplain’s services are not mandated. “Some of our patients decide they do not wish to see a chaplain, and we honor their wishes,” she said. All of Hospice of Redmond’s work is “very individualized and very personal,” Krebs said. “Everything we do is in the home — wherever their home is.” Krebs points with particular pride to Hospice of Redmond’s veterans outreach programs. Through the national program We Honor Veterans, Hospice of Redmond conducts simple “pinning ceremonies” to express gratitude and appreciation for veterans’ service to their country. Krebs, herself a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, considers these expressions
of appreciation to be very important in helping veterans find peace. “It’s the simplest thing we can do — just go out and say ‘thank you,’” she said. Krebs and Hospice of Redmond’s volunteer veteran advocate work with families on service-connected disabilities through the Department of Veterans Affairs, resources in the community, flag lines for funeral services, flag-pinning ceremonies for hospice patients, survivorship support, and provide myriad other resources. Krebs also pointed to the organization’s Transitions Program, which is a pre-hospice program. “It’s for anyone who has a life-limiting illness,” she said. “It’s a non-medical program, so it’s really about resources.” Transitions Program participants, who are not charged for services, also receive emotional and spiritual support as desired, as staff helps connect them with resources
that can make their life coping with their condition easier and more satisfying. The program can also connect families with respite care. Krebs noted that the program was able to help a blind veteran to the degree that he was able to obtain surgery that restored vision. That’s the kind of work that motivates Krebs and her colleagues.
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Three Sisters Insurance and Regence are collaborating to present the free Medicare 101 Class. Learn the basics of Medicare and what you need to consider before making your healthcare choices. Attend this free, educational workshop Thursday, September 19, at 4:30 p.m. in the Sisters Library. Pre-registration is not necessary, all are welcome. Please contact Breeze at 541-549-6115 with questions or e-mail breeze@3sistersinsure.com.
Senior Health Fair
Sisters Park and Recreation District is partnering with Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire and Council on Aging of Central Oregon to present a free Senior Health Fair for the Sisters Community. The fair will be held at Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Community Hall from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 10. Call 541-549-2091 for more information.
Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Learn about local programs to reduce fall injuries, which are the leading cause of medical responses for the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD. Tai Chi demonstrations, blood pressure checks, prescription medication reviews, information on local classes, and educational handouts will be available. Monday, September 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall. Call 541729-5791 for more information.
Injury Prevention Seminar
Step & Spine is holding an open house and seminar with expert tips for injury prevention at their Eagle Crest facility on Wednesday, September 25. The open house runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and the seminar is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Limited seating; register at https://eagle-crestinjury-prevention.eventbrite.com. Call 541-527-4353 for more information.
Tai Chi/Balance Sessions
Free Tai Chi/Balance Classes based on the CDC “Steadi” Program to reduce injuries and falls in our community are being sponsored by Sisters Drug. Taught by Shannon Rackowski every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. (except holidays) at the SPRD Fitness Room. Open to all ages. For info: 541-549-6221.
Balance Class in Camp Sherman
This 8-week evidence-based community workshop will teach practical coping strategies to reduce the fear of falling. Cost is $10. Class begins Wednesday, September 25 and will be held at the Camp Sherman Community Hall, located at 13025 SW Camp Sherman Rd. Contact Shannon to register at 541-272-0529 or shanrack@gmail.com.
Healthy Living Info for Seniors
Seniors and caregivers are invited to drop by the SAGE room at SPRD on the second Monday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet local service providers and gather free information about aging in place from foot care to end-of-life planning. Information at 541-588-0081.
ENTERTAINMENT & FOOD Passport Dinner Series
The Lodge in Sisters is offering a dinner series on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a demo of tasty international food, play trivia and win prizes. Visitors may earn credit toward residency at the Lodge. Coming dates are Wednesday, October 9, with German food and Wednesday, November 13, with a sample of Mexican cuisine. Free to everyone, invite a friend! Call 541-549-5634 for more information.
Burnin’ Moonlight
The Lodge in Sisters invites the public to hear Burnin’ Moonlight, a spirited Bluegrass, Blues and Swing trio on Thursday, September 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 541-549-5634 for more information and to RSVP.
Senior Luncheons & More
Adults age 60 and older are invited to join the Council on Aging Senior Luncheon, served every Tuesday at Sisters Community Church. Coffee and various fun activities begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Bingo is played after lunch until 2:30 p.m. Info: 541-480-1843.
VETERANS Veterans Meetings
The Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 meeting at Sisters City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. All veterans in the area are encouraged to join! Info: 541-903-1123.
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Join Hospice of Redmond & the Redmond Senior Center at a lunch honoring area veterans on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. First luncheon is Wednesday, September 18. Lunches are held at the Senior Center of Redmond, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. Veterans eat free, suggested dontion of $4 for those over 60. Under 60 costs $5. Info: 541-548-6325.
COMMUNITY LEARNING A Toolkit for Successful Aging
Fall Community Learning workshops led by OSU-Cascades faculty and staff include classes for seniors. A Toolkit for Successful Aging explores aging from biological, social and cultural perspectives. Attendees will learn the importance of developing and maintaining healthy social, exercise and nutritional habits. Classes are held on Tuesdays, September 24, October 8 & 22 and November 5 from 5:30 to 7:45. p.m. Register at https:// osucascades.edu/community-learning.
Solving Your Retirement Puzzle
Fall Community Learning workshops led by OSU-Cascades faculty and staff include classes for seniors. Solving Your Retirement Puzzle will answer questions about financial planning and budgeting in retirement as well as how to invest your new resource — time — when there is no clock or office commitment. Classes are held on Tuesdays, September 24, October 1, 8 & 15 from 5:30 to 7:45. p.m. Register at https://osucascades.edu/ community-learning.
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HOUSING: Modifications make homes more ‘elder friendly’ Continued from page 1
The big questions now are: Should I downsize or can I stay in my current home? Where am I going to live if I move? If I become incapacitated or need help with some activities of daily living, who will help? How do I find help and how will I pay for it? There are numerous resources out there to help make these decisions. Educate yourself about what’s available before you need it. Some housing choices may require getting yourself on a waiting list or paying a deposit. Familiarize yourself with the websites that are full of valuable information and resources to help you. Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC) is a treasure trove of information to aid in accessing information, tools, and guidance to help plan for future needs before they arise, or to explore options to meet current needs. Find them online at www.adrcoforegon. org or call 1-855-673-2372 where professional options counselors will speak with you. Their services are free and available to everyone. The website has direct links to everything from housing options and long-term care services to information about Oregon Project Independence and community-based services. If you elect to stay in your current living situation, be sure you can afford to do that. Do you have enough money to cover the rent or a mortgage, property taxes and insurance, and maintenance of the property AND deal with any potential major medical costs? Is your house manageable for you as you age — are
there stairs, for instance? If you can afford it, modifications can be made to a home to make it more elder friendly and safe. Possible changes might include adding grab-bars, ramps, replacing twist water faucets with levers, changing to linear door handles instead of round knobs, widening hallways, and converting a downstairs room to a bedroom. Vi s i t t h e c o n s u m e r help section of the Oregon Construction Contractors Board website or contact Central Oregon Builders Association for information on hiring a contractor to make those changes. Available online at www. aarp.org is the free AARP Home Fit Guide, which contains information and tips for a comfortable, safe, and livable home. It also provides guidelines for hiring a contractor. Another possibility would be to consider selling your home if you own it, and moving to a smaller house, a condo, a retirement community, an apartment, or move in with family or friends. When choosing where to live, here in Central Oregon it is important to consider accessibility to medical care (how far it is from where you live) and availability of other longterm services and supports in the area like home health care, transportation, adult daycare, meal programs, and home medical equipment. As the ability to live independently begins to decline, it may be time to find some inhome help. Friends and family may be available to assist you, or you can hire a professional homecare worker or contract with a licensed agency that will provide their workers to be of assistance. Should you decide to privately hire your caregiver, one source is the Oregon Home Care Commission that
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maintains a statewide registry of potential home-care workers and a guide for hiring and working with the care provider (www.or-hcc. org). You can also utilize their Homecare Choice program, which takes care of paying the workers (with the client’s money), withholding and reporting payroll taxes, and providing workers’ compensation coverage for their caregivers. To learn more, call toll-free 1-844-494-4227 and speak with a Homecare Choice Specialist. When hiring a home care worker through a local in-home care agency, a caregiver(s) is assigned by the agency that also schedules visits and is responsible for employer taxes. Services vary depending on a person’s needs and abilities and can be shortterm while recovering from an injury or illness or longterm over months or years. The service can be as simple as regular welfare checks to much more in-depth services like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, shopping and transportation. Most in-home care is paid for by the client, although some long-term care insurance plans cover these services. The client pays the agency, not the caregiver. Oregon Project Independence (OPI) serves seniors and people with physical disabilities by providing services while they are living in their own homes. OPI traditionally serves those who are 60 years of age or older or who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder, and meet
the requirement of Oregon’s long-term care services priority rule dealing with the level of impairment. They cannot be on Medicaid but can be receiving food stamps and supplemental Medicare beneficiary benefits. A majority of OPI recipients are 125% of the Federal poverty level. If living independently is not feasible or desired, there are many facility-based options that provide different levels of support, services, and amenities. Adult foster care homes are licensed single-family settings with care for up to five people. Adult foster home settings serve a range of needs in a home setting and are rated 1, 2, or 3 depending on the care they are able to provide. Not covered by Medicare. Assisted-living and residential-care facilities are licensed settings providing housing and care services to six or more people. A registered nurse is on staff or under contract but does not have to be there 24/7. Caregivers do not need to be certified, but they are trained in providing care services. Not covered by Medicare. Nursing facilities give licensed 24-hour supervised nursing care, and their caregivers must be certified as nursing assistants. The State Board of Nursing must approve their training. Nurses and certified nurse aides provide personal, therapeutic, and nutritional care. A certain number of days are covered by Medicare. Memory-care communities are environments where staff cares for people with
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dementia who have needs that require a more secure setting. Each setting is licensed by the state as a residential-care, assisted-living, or nursing facility. The state also requires memory-care facilities to train staff to care for residents with dementia and provide specialized services. These facilities are not covered by Medicare. Long-term care insurance plans cover all these options; how much and for how long depends on the provisions of the policy. If you have limited income and resources, there may be state programs that help cover some of your costs in some long-term care choices. Call your Medicaid office for more information. ARDC and private placement agencies are among the organizations that can answer questions and give you resources to locate the facility that is right to meet your care needs. Make visits, ask questions, and get references before making your decision. This provides only a brief overview of services available and the types of issues to be addressed as we age. While you are still able, do your homework, talk with family members about your desires, and make visits to a variety of housing options in the community where you want to live. If you plan to age in place, start making small modifications to your home so it won’t require a great deal of work if or when you need adapted surroundings. Planning for the final chapter of your life is every bit as important as all the other plans you have made throughout your life.
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Work on the cupola means hauling materials and tools up the trail by hand and then working out in the elements on the windswept summit.
RESTORATION: Volunteers made project possible Continued from page 1
of what was meant to become a standardized look for fire lookouts throughout the Pacific Northwest. Rendered similar to one designed for Mt. Hood, the Black Butte lookout was one of many back in the day. But now it is one of only three D-6 cupolas left in the Pacific Northwest. Wildfire lookouts existed long before dedicated structures took shape on Black Butte. Before the cupola was built, those lookouts consisted of treetop platforms built for observing the landscape for fire starts. Eventually, the cupola was built as a more permanent solution in the 1920s. Two other towers took shape after the 1922 cupola construction. A taller L-6 tower was constructed a decade later in 1934 and eventually condemned in 1990 due to winter damage. The current 65-foot tower was constructed in 1995 and remains a staffed lookout to this day. Retired contractor and project volunteer Lanny Schreiner has been overseeing the work with support from Boero and Friends of the Metolius. He said the project means more to him than just restoring an old building. “The first time I hiked up here was 40 years (ago),” he said, “and so I’ve seen a few changes over the years. But for me, the project is a way to give back to the community.” Schreiner has made the almost daily trek to the summit, sometimes carrying supplies by hand and rolling a power generator to the summit by wheelbarrow to charge power tools. Other volunteers have made the effort of not only the hike but the dedication of working through the sometimes hot, sometimes wet, and sometimes cold days of September.
Schreiner said the condition of the building was deteriorated but not beyond repair. Water leakage was the main culprit, he said. Siding and flooring were damaged and ground squirrels had chewed their way through interior walls. He also noted that upon closer inspection the entire structure had slowly shifted on its footing by nearly two inches, a result of years of relentless winds and winter snowdrifts that had pushed it slightly and almost completely off the narrow foundation. Relentless winds had stripped the cupola of its shingles making it easy for rain and snow melt to seep inside. And exterior fascia had began to rot from the inside out. Volunteers have spent the recent weeks removing old siding and other deteriorated elements from the building. New flooring, shingles, siding and trim-work were installed and the building has a fresh paint job to go with it. New footings have also been poured to re-center the cupola onto a sturdy foundation. Members of the Friends of the Metolius raised money to fund the restoration. Boero says the project wouldn’t be possible without the dedication from the Friends of the Metolius and the effort from all the volunteers. “I really can’t say enough about the volunteers,” Boero said. “Without them this truly wouldn’t have happened.” The cupola will be finished in phase two of the project in 2020, which will consist of installing the final elements such as furniture and other attributes similar to a 1920’s lookout, Boero said. The cupola will not be open for visitors to go inside, but will have viewing windows where visitors can look into the past. “The end goal is to have a site where people can see what it would have looked like back in the day,” he said. “But our ultimate objective with this project is really to preserve the historical integrity of the cupola.”
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802 Help Wanted The Roundhouse Foundation is hiring a Ranch Caretaker and a Ranch Hand. Please send your cover letter and resume to: inquiries@roundhousefoundation .org Shoe store employee at Sundance Shoes. No exp. necessary. Must be friendly. $14/hr., 3 days/wk. Sat. thru Mon. Starts now. Call Terry at 541-549-4240. Host/Hostess. Evening and weekend shifts available. Pick up application in person at Rancho Viejo. Property and building maintenance, P-T. Sno Cap Drive In, Sisters; apply in person. Home health aide needed for private care. 541-420-0501. Experienced Window Installers and Helpers Wanted Local company looking to hire immediately. Must have extensive knowledge of all types of window installation. Ability to pass background check a must. Transportation and valid drivers license required. Installers starting $20-28/hr. Helpers $15-18/hr., DOE. Call 541-399-1030 THE LODGE IN SISTERS is now Hiring for: Caregiver (PT) Requires a mature and responsible attitude and the ability to establish confidence in the residents regarding their care needs. Wages DOE. NOC/ Evening. Med Tech (FT) Requires maturity and a responsible attitude for the residents to have confidence in your ability to medications and administer treatments. Wages DOE. NOC/Evening. Culinary Assistant (PT) Responsible for quality of dining service during meals for the Community. Wages DOE. Morning/Evening. Cook – Important to provide the highest-quality food preparation, plate presentation and prompt service to all residents/employees Wages DOE. Morning/Evening. Housekeeper (FT, PT) Responsible for housekeeping apartment and community, laundry functions, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Wages DOE.
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SCIENTIST: Love of research was sparked early
CLEANUP DAY: Project will hit known ‘litter spots’ in Sisters
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know something more about how to put something in the ocean and keep it from swinging around like that. “And,” he said, “I was absolutely hooked.” That early love of research has continued. His many career highlights include leadership of the White House committee that developed the nation’s first set of ocean research priorities and oversaw the revamping of NOAA’s research enterprise. Dr. Spinrad will speak at The Belfry on Tuesday, September 24 to launch the 2019-2020 Frontiers in Science series. “By one estimate, there are one million undiscovered species in the oceans right now,” Dr. Spinrad points out, adding that only about 5 percent of the ocean floor has even been surveyed. What has been found, however, is critical to the future health of humans and the planet we inhabit: • Half the anti-cancer drug discoveries right now come from marine products or organisms. • Oceans drive the Earth’s weather and climate system. For example, fire seasons are much longer than they were 30 years ago, and that’s largely because oceans drive where the rain falls, where the winds blow and where the Earth gets hotter. • If we would like to continue to breathe, then a healthy ocean is a must-have; up to one half of our oxygen is generated by the oceans. Dr. Spinrad embraces the title of his talk: “How Oceanography Will Save the World.” Food security, cures for cancer, thousands of everyday products that either come from the sea or are transported over it, national defense, and climate impacts: Dr. Spinrad argues that the scientific study of our oceans is critical to understanding its potential as well as its fragile future.
routes. As a business, encourage staff to clean up around your property and along roadways. Sponsor a team or individual, or donate supplies. As a school, encourage students and staff to clean up the school grounds and parking lot. The elementary school, assisted by the Sisters Community Church, and the middle school, have already volunteered to clean their properties. Individually, come to SPRD on Saturday, or gather friends and family and clean around your neighborhood. The U.S. Forest Service identifies forest areas that need some attention after the summer camping season. Bags of trash collected on September 28 can be taken to the USFS Sisters ranger office
Dr. Rick Spinrad.
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Dr. Spinrad’s lecture, sponsored by the Sisters Science Club, starts at 7 p.m. at The Belfry. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with light fare, beer, and wine available. Admission is $5; teachers and students are admitted free. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters. For more information visit www.sistersscienceclub.org; scienceinsisters@gmail.com.
on North Pine Street, where dumpsters will be available. If recyclables are separated, they will be sent for recycling and not to the landfill. Aside from areas in the forest, there are several wellknown “litter spots,” including along Highway 242 between the Cole Ranch to the south and the schools and churches on the north side. A walk along there reveals food wrappers, boxes, and cups from the nearby restaurants in
the highway commercial district as well as bottles, cans, and other trash. The Zimmerman cinder pit produced a huge load of trash during last spring’s cleanup, and again a few weeks ago shooting enthusiasts cleaned it up. Aside from spent bullets and shotgun shells, there is household and business trash left by local citizens. In the forest are abandoned vehicles, refuse from construction sites, abandoned campsites, and household and commercial garbage. Supplies including vests, gloves, garbage bags, and sharps containers are supplied, so pre-registration for the day helps to ensure there will be adequate cleanup materials available. To register yourself or a group, go to www.sisters recreation.com, call 541549-2091, or register in person at SPRD, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd. (next ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/BWFOLSOM to the high school).
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Hayden Homes subdivision off McKinney Butte Road in Sisters. The armed homeowner detained Huber until law enforcement arrived. No one was injured in the incident. District Attorney John Hummel stated: “Huber was arrested for burglary and my office charged him with criminal trespass. It’s not unusual for DAs to modify charges when cases come to our office. We sometimes enhance the charges and sometimes reduce them. In this case we determined that due to the fact the suspect was suffering from mental-health delusions when he entered the home we had insufficient evidence that he entered the home to commit a crime. Therefore, we charged trespass instead of burglary (to prove the crime of burglary you have to prove a person trespassed in a home with the intent to commit a crime within the home).” The homeowner, Erik Pronold, spoke with The Nugget about the incident and its aftermath. Pronold said that he and his wife, Lucie, and his 11-yearold and 8-year-old sons were all asleep shortly before 2 a.m., when Lucie heard a noise in the back of the house. They initially thought it might be their youngest son sleepwalking, as he has been known to do. “We have safety chains up there (on the back door) which are mostly to keep him in, not to keep people out,” Pronold said. It quickly became apparent that someone was actually forcing their way through the door into the house. “I got up and grabbed my deer rifle, because we had just got back from deer hunting,” Pronold said. He opened his biometric gun safe and gave his wife a 9mm, then proceeded to clear the house, accessing training he had received in the U.S. Marine
Corps during the Iraq War. The situation was not immediately clear. Pronold recalls that the man who had broken in “started yelling ‘We’ve got hostages! We’ve got hostages!’” Pronold could not be sure whether the intruder was alone or if there were others, and the shouting about hostages made him concerned that someone had grabbed one of his sons. Realizing that the intruder was alone and agitated, Pronold reported that he issued a clear command, saying that he was armed and that the intruder had five seconds to leave the house or Pronold would use lethal force. The intruder had moved through the house from the back door to the front door and Pronold said the man yelled, “Don’t kill me, don’t kill me. I’m trying to get out!” The man released the safety chains on the front door and exited. It was a fortunate turn of events, because Pronold’s older son sleeps in the front bedroom near the front door. “If he had made a wrong turn and had turned toward (Pronold’s son’s) room, I’d have had to use lethal force,
because I wasn’t going to let him into that room,” the homeowner said. Pronold recalled that he returned to the bedroom where his wife was located. She had called 911. He gave her the rifle and took up the 9mm handgun and went back to his front door, now concerned about the safety of the rest of the neighborhood. “I just shoved something dangerous out into the neighborhood,” he reflected. Pronold said he got no more than two steps out of his door when he saw Huber running back at him. According to police reports, Huber had gone to a neighboring home and began ringing the doorbell. That homeowner also called 911 and told Huber to leave. Pronold confronted Huber again and ordered him to get down on his knees. The man complied and Pronold allowed him to “knee-walk” to an Adirondack chair on his porch, where he held him as Lucie handed him their phone so he could relay information to 911 dispatch. Pronold held Huber there until law enforcement arrived, which he said took 20 minutes. The sheriff’s office
confirmed that the call came in at 1:54 a.m. and the first deputy arrived at 2:15 a.m. Huber reportedly told deputies he believed his family, who lived nearby, was being held hostage and was in danger. Deputies conducted a welfare check and found everyone safe and sleeping. Pronold told The Nugget that he had been informed that Huber had taken a large amount of prescription medication prior to the incident. (Members of Huber’s family declined to be interviewed for this story.) Pronold expressed compassion for anyone suffering from problems like those Huber exhibited, but he was dismayed to hear that the DA had reduced the charges in the case — concerned that Huber would quickly return to the neighborhood. He contacted Assistant District Attorney Mark Miller last week. “I called him up and let him know I wasn’t satisfied that he’d reduced the charge and made it a misdemeanor, that dropping the burglary
charge was a mistake,” Pronold said. Pronold sought and obtained a restraining order on Huber, though he said he has “no idea what the ramifications of violating that are.” The homeowner believes that compassion and empathy are appropriate in this case, but he also wants his family and neighbors to feel secure in their homes. “I don’t know what the perfect answer is, to be honest,” he said. He said his family is trying to settle back into routine. He has upgraded his door security, and he reflects that homeowners who are armed should avail themselves of training to know how to react in threatening circumstances. As a man of faith, he believes that things happen for a reason and that there was a reason a troubled man entered a home where an armed man prepared for violence was able to avert a violent outcome. “The outcome of this incident was the best outcome it could possibly be,” he said.
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Hall of Fame adds inductees at banquet By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
Four individual athletes, a championship football team and a generous couple are the newest members of the Outlaw Hall of Fame following a ceremonial banquet at Sisters High School on Saturday, September 14. The evening’s festivities began with a catered dinner, which was followed by a welcome from Hall of Fame committee member Dennis Dempsey. High school junior Sarah Kissinger then sang the national anthem. Everyone took part in a moment of silence for Hall of Famer Stan Williams, who passed away in the past year. Sarah Renk Thorsett, the keynote speaker, shared some wisdom from her time as an elite middle-distance runner who earned All-American status during her running career at the University of Wisconsin and was ranked among the top five elite, professional American women in the 1,500 meters in the mid-1990s. Thorsett, who has four school-aged children and volunteers for the track and cross-country teams, shared a poem, “Bits and Pieces,” which her father gave her when she left for college. The gist of the poem is to recognize and acknowledge that virtually all the people we encounter in our lives, for better or worse, can have an impact on us, and there are lessons to be learned even from those who might have mistreated us and for whom we felt relieved to be away from. She concluded her talk with, “Tonight as we honor the 2019 inductees I encourage all of us to recognize all of the people who have brought us here today and pray that you accept the bits
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and pieces in humility and wonder.” The first inductees of the evening were the Sisters High School football team members who won the state title in 1959 for six-man football. Members present from the team included Gib Daniels, who was also inducted as an individual. Other members present were Sam Hewitt, John Shaw, Dean Phillips, and Rich Tewalt. Shane Crowder, a true multi-sport athlete who graduated in 2000, came to the podium next after a brief summary of his athletic feats was shared that included being a key to the Outlaws’ back-to-back football state titles in 1998 and 1999. Crowder might have been even better known for his prowess in the baseball diamond that extended into college. He also competed in basketball and track and field. Crowder told the audience how when he was a freshman, Head Football Coach Bob Macauley, who recognized something special in the ninth-grade group, brought
them together and challenged them to be champions by believing they could be. “Macauley looked us all in the eyes and said, ‘I want to hear your say I want to be a champion!’ “He kept at it, and soon we were all screaming and yelling and spit was flying,” he said. “That day changed my life.” In addition to being part of the 1959 football championship, Gib Daniels, class of 1961, took part in three other sports as well, lettering in basketball, baseball, and track. He played college football at Eastern Oregon where he earned many honors including being named a NAIA All-Star. Following dessert, 1997 graduate Daniel Kemp was honored for “helping lay a foundation of excellence” for distance runners at Sisters High School. Kemp won numerous conference awards, held school records, and was among the best distance runners in the state throughout his high school career. As a senior he was named the
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school’s outstanding athlete. He went on to run collegiately at Utah Valley State, where he continued to shine. Dave Gridley, who passed away in 2008, was honored for his stellar athletic career in the 1950s. Gridley, who graduated in 1954, starred in football, baseball, track and, especially, basketball, where he received honors as most valuable player on his team as well as state-level awards. The final honorees of the evening were also the most well-known, and the audience showed its appreciation of Donna and Dave Moyer with a standing ovation for the Moyer’s unparalleled commitment to the Sisters School District and the Sisters community. The Moyers, who have been married for over 52 years, are well known for doing everything from taking tickets at games, to tutoring and mentoring youth, to helping administer state testing.
Principal Joe Hosang and Athletic Director Gary Thorson echoed the sentiment, “I don’t know what we would do without them.”
It’s great to honor both the guys from the old days as well as the more recent folks. I think everyone had an enjoyable evening. — Kris Kristovich At the end of the evening, Kris Kristovich, who co-chairs the Hall of Fame committee with Don Pollard, said, “It’s great to honor both the guys from the old days as well as the more recent folks. I think everyone had an enjoyable evening.”
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LAKE CREEK LODGE, #27-U3 One-quarter shared interest in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 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#201908128
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40 ACRES – 17672 WILT ROAD Private, yet close in, less than 10± miles from downtown Sisters. Forty acres with elevated building site and modest mountain views. Mix of pine and juniper. This property would be a great candidate for off-grid power, but power access is available. Call Listing Agent regarding power. Needs septic feasibility. Conditional-use permit to build a home was recently renewed for two years. Borders government land, State of Oregon, BLM and Deschutes County on three sides Owner will consider short terms. $299,500. MLS#201908158
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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.$499,000. MLS#201801824
505 S. OAK STREET Wonderful 3-level townhome in Sisters. Approved as a short-term rental. Nice setting located close to downtown. Unique features throughout and a spacious floorplan provide ambiance and charm. Wonderful main-level greatroom for gathering with family and friends. Or just relax near the gas fireplace while looking out the windows to this quiet, mature neighborhood. Plenty of sleeping space for guests on the 2nd floor, which includes the master suite, 2 guest bedrooms and a bonus room currently used as an additional bedroom. Stairs lead to a large 3rd-floor finished attic for more sleeping/living space. Spend time outdoors on a lush and private rear patio. Attached single garage is used as owner’s bonus space. Convenient to paved pathways, biking trails, tennis, downtown shops and restaurants. $399,000 MLS#201906592
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ROCK RIDGE #37 (1/4 SHARE) VACATON LOCATION in Black Butte Ranch. One-fourth ownership allows soooo much fun for a portion of the costs. Three bedrooms plus a bunk room in this 1,528 sq. ft. Rock Ridge home. Many upgrades including granite countertops, new decks, efficient propane stove in the greatroom and some new flooring. Easy access to pools, tennis, bike paths and the Glaze Meadow Sports Center. One-half ownership also for sale. MLS #201905281. $120,000. MLS#201908270
GOLF COURSE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS Spacious 3,598 sq. ft., 5+ bedroom /5.5-bath home perched high above Glaze Meadow 12th green & fairway & the 13th fairway with Mt. Jefferson & Black Butte views. Updated in 2017, featuring open greatroom, gourmet kitchen, separate family room, river-rock fireplace & oak hardwood floors. Warm natural wood paneling & steamed European birch & cherry wood cabinets throughout, natural polished stone slab countertops. Four master suites, each with private bath, additional bedroom & bonus room, could be 6th bedroom, each sharing 5th bathroom. Large utility room & staging area with 1/2 bath, storage & workshop. Attached double garage & extensive decking for outdoor living. $1,650,000. MLS#201905530
CLOSE-TO-TOWN LIVING Charming income producing cottage town. Property has current short-term rental permit. Location within walking distance to Whychus Creek. Relax in your master bedroom with fireplace and sitting area. Enjoy your evenings on the deck with gazebo and hot tub for your barbecue dinners and cozy evenings. $579,500. MLS#201905543
HIGH DESERT LIVING AT ITS FINEST This 1/2-acre homesite is a chance to build in one of Central Oregon’s finest communities. Brasada Ranch offers a tip-top athletic club, Jacobsen/ Hardy golf course and extensive equestrian center. Just 15 minutes to Bend. $85,000. MLS#201408571
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