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Burning season opens in Sisters The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (COFCA) announced that debris burn season is open as of October 1 for many of the local Central Oregon fire districts. With the recent fall weather and precipitation received in the area, the fire chiefs, local fire departments, the U.S. Forest Service, the BLM, and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) have agreed that many areas are now safe to enter into burn season. However, there remains a year-round burning ban in the city of Sisters. Even with the opening of the burn season, Central

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Under the Friday Night Lights...

Sisters Harvest Faire marks 40 years

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Young flag football players played in a showcase during the Outlaws’ game last week.

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Internationally acclaimed author, speaker, teacher, and healer, Central Oregonʼs Jane Kirkpatrick, will be one of the authors headlining Sisters Festival of Books, October 18-20. The author of 30 fiction and five non-fiction books, Kirkpatrickʼs works have sold over 1 million copies, been translated into several foreign languages, and been awarded numerous literary awards and placed on a variety of bestseller lists. Kirkpatrickʼs first novel, “A Sweetness to the Soul,” was named to Oregonʼs Literary 100: 1800-2000, as one of the 100 titles published in the last 200 years best representing Oregon. “I like helping people from the distant past step from their generation into our

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The Sisters Harvest Faire, which marks the turn to the fall season on the second weekend in October each year, marks 40 years in 2019. Thatʼs four decades of celebrating the beauty, meaning and value of handcrafted arts, crafts and foodstuffs — in the midst of a rapidly changing world. This yearʼs faire is set for Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The event, set on Main Avenue around the hub of Fir Street Park, features live music from Dry Canyon Stampede on Saturday and Bill Keale on Sunday. The event is the signature See HARVEST FAIRE on page 30

Festival will feature bestselling author By Sue Stafford

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own to teach us and touch us with their lives,” the author explained. For 27 years, Kirkpatrick and her husband, Jerry, ranched along the lower John Day River in an area known as Starvation Point. Her memoir, “Homestead,” tells the story of their journey to “rattlesnake and rock ranch” to begin a new life. “It was our rural 7-Eleven since our home sat seven miles from the mailbox and 11 miles from the pavement,” noted the author. Kirkpatrick grew up on a dairy farm with her brother and sister near Mondovi, WI, not far from the Mississippi River. She was surrounded by a large extended family, most of whom lived within 50 miles. In 1974, after receiving her masterʼs degree in See AUTHOR on page 21

‘Hoppy’ half-marathon launched By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sean Meissner, the longtime race director of the Peterson Ridge Rumble trail run, was in charge of a new race on Saturday, September 28 — and afterward called the Sisters Hop Fest Half-Marathon and 5k a success. “It turned out to be a relatively small, but fun event,” he said. “People loved the course and the weather turned out to be pretty good after a bit of a scare about snow in the forecast.” Jason Gulley, 39, of Bend must have agreed as he made it through the half-marathon at just over six-minute- mile pace to win in 1 hour 23 minutes and 42 seconds for the 13.1-mile course that started in the industrial park and headed north of town out Pine Street and as far as Stevens Canyon. Dustin Mangus of Corvallis came through in

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Runners braved chilly, damp conditions for the Sisters Hop Fest HalfMarathon and 5k. second place (1:25:54) and Jason Severson finished third (1:35:06). Lori Lacks of Bend finished first among women, in sixth place overall with a time of 1:49:05. Annie Winter of Sisters placed second (1:57:26) and Lisa Dewitt of Bend was third in 1:59:07. A total of 31 runners completed the inaugural course, including Nili Magee, Lucie

Pronold and Shannon Beutler of Sisters. An additional 17 people took part in the 5-kilometer event, won by Justin Coates in a time of 22:13. The race took place in conjunction with the 10th annual Sisters Fresh Hop Festival held at the Three Creeks Brewing property in See RACE on page 13

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Obituaries ...................... 6-7 Announcements................12 Sisters Salutes ................ 24 Classifieds..................26-28 Meetings ........................... 3 Sisters Naturalist ............ 10 Entertainment ..................13 Crossword ....................... 25 Real Estate .................29-32

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American business leading on climate change By Susan Thomas Springer 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: Friday, September 27, 10 Sisters citizens and one brave child stood on the corners of Highway 20 intersection with Larch Street to smile, wave and share our signs protesting the lack of urgency our government has shown the last 40 years to mitigate the effects of global warming (GW). The people of the world are observing, if not living through, extreme weather events, melting glaciers and polar caps, rising and warming oceans, and species decline across our planet. Very few, indeed, are saying GW is a hoax. What allows even the non-scientist to realize humans have made it worse, is the speed of the warming changes. Geologic time stamps for previous warming periods in tree rings, ice cores and strata show the slow advance of warming periods occurred over hundreds if not thousands of years.

This current GW is occurring within decades — a speed that is unprecedented on Planet Earth. Yes, humans are making it advance this quickly due primarily to our fossil fuel emissions. So, it is for the children who will live to see a very unfriendly planet should we do nothing, that we stand together with them to lift awareness and to lift hearts. It is not hopeless to protest, it is in fact hopeful. We were out that day with over 4 million like-minded humans across our planet. Humans have the capacity to slow this effect and to eventually reverse it. We proved that in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Back then the ozone had holes and we figured out how to close them up by stopping the use of polluting toxins. Los Angeles had unhealthy air; we created the catalytic See LETTERS on page 24

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It’s great to see so many American businesses taking action against climate change. Leaders in corporate America recognize the overwhelming consensus of climate-change science and are finding solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It proves that we are an innovative nation where business adjusts to market changes to continue to prosper. CEOs, responsible for quarterly earnings and maximizing shareholder returns, are a risk-averse group. So, they do their homework before deciding to make big changes in how they do business. Consider the maker of Cheerios. Early this year, General Mills committed to convert one million acres of farmland to regenerative agriculture. These practices (such as cover crops and reduced tillage) store carbon in the soil instead of emitting it. Currently, agriculture generates at least 25 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Why would this 150-year-old company, the home of Pillsbury, Betty Crocker and Gold Medal flour, choose to make such a bold change? Government wasn’t forcing them — and neither were their shareholders. It’s because General Mills views climate change as the biggest threat to their continued existence. To harvest basic ingredients such as oats and wheat in future years, they recognize they must improve soil health rather than contribute to the problem. Other innovative companies are actively working to reduce their carbon footprint. John Deere continues to “aggressively seek ways to reduce our energy use and greenhouse-gas emissions” by taking actions like designing energy-efficient factories and dealerships. Cargill is committed to achieving a 30 percent GHG reduction across its North American beef supply chain by 2030. Disney, Starbucks, Tesla, Patagonia and others are leading the way. Companies including Walmart, Nestle, McDonalds and PepsiCo are reducing their environmental footprint by pledging to use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025 or earlier. American ingenuity is also seen in startups who are finding cleaner

ways to heat our homes, manufacture clothes and dispose of waste. Because these companies operate in our capitalist economy where they must run a profitable company, they don’t change business practices until they have the facts. They know that 97 percent of actively publishing climate scientists agree on humancaused climate change. For example, the Union of Concerned Scientists says increased carbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas acts like a blanket warming our world. GlobalChange. gov, made up of 13 government agencies including the Department of Defense, reports Earth’s climate is “changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities.” The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says “reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors is essential if global warming is to be kept to well below 2 degrees C, if not 1.5 degrees C.” These are only a few of the reputable scientific bodies showing consensus on climate change. Leading CEOs are working with their industry peers and the government to advocate for smart environmental policies. You may remember when the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement, more than 1,000 companies voiced their disagreement, stating they had no intention of moving backwards. Companies like Facebook, Gap and Johnson & Johnson said they remained committed to working toward a sustainable carbon-neutral economy. Obviously, these leaders don’t view climate work as a job-killer or anti-Western. They recognize that extreme weather events wreak havoc on our economy and that cutting emissions often results in cost savings. These businesses prove it’s possible to prosper and create jobs while reducing GHG emissions. However, the main contributors of carbon emissions — the fossil fuel industry — are not stepping up. Switching to paper straws will accomplish next to nothing. We need the biggest polluters to act like their more innovative peers to reduce their carbon footprint, too. The triple bottom line — people, profit, planet — benefits all Americans.

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Sheriff to visit Sisters for open house Sheriff L. Shane Nelson will host Coffee with the Sheriff in Sisters next week. This is one of five sessions put together in partnership with local organizations to give community members an opportunity to have coffee and conversation with Sheriff Nelson. Coffee with the Sheriff events are two hours long and will follow an open-house format. Community members are welcome to drop in at any

time during the scheduled event and stay for some or all of the time. The Sisters event is set for Thursday, October 10, 4 to 6 p.m. at Sisters Coffee Company, 273 W. Hood Ave. Sheriff Nelson’s visit comes at a time when the Sisters community is scrutinizing its law enforcement and community safety services in regards to coverage and response times to incidents.

Author focuses his sights on rural America SFF presents Latingrass band

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Che Apalache will bring a cross-cultural musical mix to The Belfry October 11.

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. As stated by his website: “Brought to life with rich and vivid brushstrokes, Wilkins’s characters will win you over from the moment you meet them. Wendell, a young ranch hand, is living in a state of chronic despair. He’s recently lost his mother, leaving him an orphan. His father met a violent end more than a decade earlier. The list of Wendell’s woes goes on— his bank account holds less

By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Joe Wilkins never thought that writing could be a career when he was growing up. He was an avid reader because he grew up in a rural town with not much to do. “I read all the time, it was how I passed the time in my small town in Montana, it was my way to have company around” said Wilkins. Now a highly regarded author living in the Pacific Northwest, he will be featured at the Sisters Festival of Books, October 18-20. Wilkins was born and raised north of the Bull Mountains, out on the Big

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Coming off a strong 2019 event featuring numerous Latin American-influenced artists, Sisters Folk Festival will present the cross-genre latingrass band Che Apalache on Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m. at The Belfry. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Che Apalache is a fourman string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the United States. The group’s founder is Joe Troop (fiddle), a North Carolinian multi-instrumentalist, singersongwriter and composer who moved to Argentina in 2010. While patiently carving out a niche in the local

music scene, Troop taught bluegrass and old-time for a living. That’s how he met Pau Barjau (banjo), Franco Martino (guitar) and Martin Bobrik (mandolin), his most dedicated students. They quickly became picking buddies and in 2013 decided to hit the stage. Che Apalache began as a bluegrass band, but eventually incorporated Latin American styles into their repertoire. Combining instrumental prowess with tight vocal harmonies, they have curated an authentic blend of genres to reflect the nature of their lives, evoking images from Appalachia to the Andes.

Immigration is a powerful topic for bandleader Joe Troop. A polymath, polyglot, and world traveler, Troop left home at a young age, emigrating from this country in search of a better life. Raised in the North Carolina Piedmont, in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, Troop came of age to the music of bluegrass and allnight jam sessions at festivals, but being a young, queer man in the South, at a certain point he no longer felt welcome in his own home region. He took refuge abroad, traveling Europe and immersing himself in his two great loves: See LATINGRASS on page 31

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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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Oscar Peña’s work is on display at Sisters library By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

As a youngster growing up in Mexico City, Oscar Peña loved to draw. He studied art along with his other subjects, and his grandfather gave him a book about how to draw animals. He sketched a lot, but even if art was a passion, it wasn’t destined to be his career. He set aside his sketchbook and went out for soccer. He opted to further his education at the Universidad Iberoamericana, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked for technology companies and lived in Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. When it came time to retire, Oscar and his wife, Gabriella, wanted to move to the mountains, after living in Florida for 15 years. Colorado didn’t feel quite right. They drove around the country, and 7,000 miles later, visited some friends that they knew from Florida who were living in Bend. Three months later, they moved to a new home in Sisters on December 31, 2016. Peña laughs now as he recalls that winter’s heavy snow. What it did was give him a chance to pick up a project that he’d begun some 45 years earlier — painting and drawing. A series of Peña’s portraits and a landscape are framed and on display in the Computer Room

of the Sisters Library through October 30. His first new drawings were with charcoal, as he recreated scenes from his crosscountry travels. He found that people liked his work, and he began to get commissions from friends and neighbors. He dove into his work, experimenting with pastel, oil, watercolor, acrylic, and scratchboard. Since retirement, Peña has traveled to several countries, enjoying nature and getting to know the arts and cultures of different lands. He enjoys getting closer to nature and wildlife. On one such visit, he got very close to a mountain gorilla, and made a portrait he calls “Silverback.” “He looked into my eyes for a very long time,” Peña recalled. The memories and photographs of his travels provide material for his paintings. So do photographs of animals. Look for a pair of Saint Bernards hanging their heads through the back window of a car; a happy black lab, two boxers — one serious and one not so much. Besides travel, Peña enjoys hiking, playing golf, and taking photographs. He loves to read, especially novels, in both Spanish and English (he speaks fluent Portuguese as well). He still alternates the different media in his paintings, but his portraits of both people and animals are very close

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Eyes on Oscar Peña’s portraits at Sisters Library. to his heart. It has a lot to do with the eyes that seem to communicate from the page to the viewer. Peña keeps on learning, and he has studied techniques in all media by watching hundreds of online videos. He particularly enjoys scratchboard, where he can experiment in playing with the light. “I just follow my instincts and the videos,” Peña said. “The incredible Sisters artistic environment motivates and helps me. I enjoy other artists’ work, and I love to learn from them as well.” Friends and family continue to encourage his artistic pursuits, and Peña will do

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commissions upon request. The Art Committee of the Friends of Sisters Library (FOSL) arranges monthly exhibitions in the library. Also this month, look for a display of work by the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers in the Community Room. Stay tuned for news on the FOSL Annual Exhibit, which takes place in January and February. A call to artists will be issued in the next few weeks for early January. The Sisters Library is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

CBD producer sues hemp seed seller PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ A Kentucky-based company that produces CBD has filed a $44 million lawsuit against an Oregon company it claims sold it nearly worthless hemp seeds that ruined a giant 2019 crop. The Oregonian/ OregonLive reports the crop was destined to help fulfill the country’s booming demand for CBD, a plant extract soaring in popularity as a treatment for health problems from anxiety to insomnia. But Elemental Processing of Lexington, Kentucky, claims those plans tanked when HP Farms of Troutdale, Oregon sold it more than 6 million seeds that were mostly “male.” The female plants produce a CBD-rich flower. The suit says it was only after the Kentucky company had distributed the seeds to farmers and those farmers’ crops had sprouted that the company learned the seeds were male. Elemental Processing estimates it lost at least $44 million in profits.

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Outlaws post win over Sweet Home By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws pre-season investment in a new offense paid big dividends for them in their first league game of the season at home against Sweet Home on Friday, September 27. Sisters crushed the visiting Huskies 32-8. Sisters’ offense was firing on all cylinders, and quarterback Taylor Fendall seemed to make the correct read on every option play as they diced the Huskies for over 300 yards on the ground. As soon as the Huskies would draw their attention inside on the Outlaws, Fendall would gash them for 20 yards on the outside. Even the host of penalties couldn’t stop the Outlaws power through and get the win. Sisters held the Huskies on their first possession, and then took the ball and drove down the field. The drive was capped off by a Fendall 20-yard TD run as the Huskies’ defenders collapsed on Ethan Martin in the middle. The Outlaws made a another stop, took over possession and again pushed up the field. Eli Gurney’s 52yard TD run was aided by two beautiful blocks on the perimeter by Gator Haken and Garrett Kersavage, and at the end of the first quarter Sisters held a 13-0 lead. The Outlaws punted, and the ball was fielded by Sweet Home on their 15, but Gurney forced a fumble and recovered it on the Huskies 20. On fourth-and-10, the Outlaws decided to go for it, and it worked to perfection.

Fendall hit Haken in stride for a 17-yard TD pass. Sweet Home also scored on a long TD in the second quarter and made the two-point conversion, but at the half Sisters still had the lead at 19-8. The second half started with a stalled drive due to a multitude of penalties and mistakes, but the Outlaws defense was stellar, and was capped by an interception by Nate Weber that led to a 23-yard TD run by Fendall. In the fourth quarter, Sisters took time off the clock with incredible runs by Hunter Spor and Ethan Martin that led to another Outlaw score as Martin powered his way for a two-yard TD run, which extended the lead to 32-8, which held until the final buzzer. The offensive line of Anthony Randolph, Brayden Way, Hudson Jones, Damien King, and Dillon King paved the way for an overwhelming ground attack. The Outlaws defense swarmed like bees the entire night and provided pressure that forced errant throws, and even when the throws were on target, Kersavage was there with a deflection or Weber was there to intercept the pass, and that

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Gator Haken made a spectacular catch in the end zone for the Outlaws. combo stifled the Huskies’ attack all night. The Outlaws racked up some pretty impressive stats. Fendall had 173 yards rushing, two TDs, and one TD passing. Spor finished with 114 yards rushing and an interception on defense. Gurney had 52 yards rushing, one TD, one quarterback sack, one forced fumble, and one recovered fumble. Martin posted 45 yards rushing, Weber recorded two interceptions, and Kersavage deflected three passes. Gurney and Fendall both commented on the game. Gurney gave credit for

his 52-yard TD run to his blockers. “Gator (Haken) had a beautiful block that allowed me to go wherever I wanted, and the O-line let me get to the outside and then I ran as hard as I could,” said Gurney. Fendall said, “It clicked tonight! We had all of our blocking up front, and everything just fell into place. It was perfect!” Coach Neil Fendall said, “The triple-option came together and the boys executed. A friend this last week

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Obituaries

City snapshot By Sue Stafford Correspondent

• The Community Development Department has received notification from Hayden Homes of their intention to proceed with the infrastructure installation for Phase 1 of the McKenzie Meadow Village project on McKinney Butte Road. •  T h e C i t y r e c e n t l y received notification that Sisters has been awarded a matching grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $73,600 to help cover the cost of a new play structure for Village Green Park to replace the existing structure, which is not ADA-compliant and lacks some newer safety features. • Sisters is featured in the September 18, 2019 issue of Cascade Business News. There are front page and feature stories on the town, five enterprising Sisters business women, the Fresh Hop Festival, 10 fun things to do in Sisters in the fall and winter, the Seed to Table program, the Sisters Country Vision, and Splitting Aces farm-to-table ranch raising grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, and freerange poultry. • The City Council and the Board of Deschutes County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, October 22, at 5 p.m. Items to be discussed include: planning for wildfire; development topics including longand short-range land use, urban growth boundary, a new comprehensive plan, and the USFS property; and the results and implementation of the Sisters Country Vision. The meeting is open to the public. • The Planning Commission and Housing Policy Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, October 17, 4 p.m., at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

• The City issued administrative approval for the Dollar General project planned for the empty lot to the west of Bi-Mart. The project met all the necessary code requirements for the highway commercial zone. • The camp hosts at Creekside Campground are done for the season. The campground will remain open for the month of October, closing for the year on November 2. The park closes for the winter, with restrooms being winterized to prevent frozen pipes. It reopens for the 2020 camping season in the spring. Online reservations start being taken in January 2020. • Councilor Andrea Blum announced plans are in the works for additions to the Cascades East Transit bus routes in Sisters, with proposed Saturday service. The Dial-a-Ride bus will be available another day in addition to Tuesdays. • Preliminary results of the recently completed Public Safety Survey were shared by City Manager Cory Misley with the City Council at their September 25 workshop. Over 600 citizens responded to the survey, which is a good rate of return. Final results and analysis will be ready for the public sometime in October. • City staff is looking into streamlining the recruitment and appointment process and time frame for all City boards, commissions, and committees to once a year. The current process is unwieldy and time-consuming, with various terms and expiration/appointment dates throughout the year, making it difficult to be sure all new members receive adequate training at the beginning of their terms. City Manager Cory Misley will be visiting each appointed group to explain the new process and the time schedule for the changeover.

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John Wilson of Sisters, age 76, passed away at Hospice House in Bend on Saturday, September 21. John was born February 11, 1943, and raised in Ohio attending Uhrichsville High School and was president of his Senior class. After graduation, he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering science at Fenn College (now Cleveland State University) and his master’s in chemistry at Case Western Reserve University. John met his wife, Lois, on a blind date set up by a mutual friend of theirs on December 30, 1965. They married later in the new year in Cleveland, Ohio. After college, they moved to Midland, Michigan, where he worked for Dow Corning as a silicone chemist. After 17 years, John took a job with WR Grace in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, where they lived for 15 years. He was on the Quakertown School Board for 12 years and president of the school board for four of those years. He and his wife had two

children, Christy and Steven. After their children graduated and moved away, John and Lois moved to Connecticut where John worked with STR and then to Vancouver, British Columbia, to work for Creo. Three years later, when Kodak bought Creo, John opted to retire. They settled into retirement first in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and then in 2014 they moved to Sisters. John loved hiking and canoeing. He was an amateur photographer and loved taking pictures of his family. John and Lois traveled to all 50 states along with several other countries. They had a menagerie of animals over the years, including dogs, cats, horses, and rabbits. John loved to take the dogs on long walks and train them to do tricks like climb a ladder to exit the swimming pool. He also loved to do experiments at home growing popcorn varieties, baking bread, or helping Lois with her fused and slumped glass art. John was a loving husband and father. He

will be dearly missed by his wife, Lois; children Christy Goodnight and Steven Wilson; sisters Vivian and Maryanne; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild, along with nieces and nephews and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests contributions may be made to Partners in Care Hospice House, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct. Bend, OR 97701, online at www.partnersbend.org/getinvolved/donate-to-bendhospice/; or to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601, online at www.alz. org.

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Obituaries Carol Nadine Stroup

May 21, 1939 — September 19, 2019

Carol Nadine Stroup, 80, of Redmond, and former longtime Sisters resident passed away of natural causes on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her home in Redmond. Carol was born on May 21,1939, in Redding, California, to parents, John Henry and Ruth McDermott. Carol was raised in the Willamette Valley at her parents’ farm, “McDermott’s U Pick Strawberry and Bean Farm.” She attended Jefferson High School. She had an unparalleled passion for her academics and time spent on the cheerleading squad. Carol enjoyed her childhood, she expressed real gratitude for what she had and would often share stories of what it was like growing up in the fifties. When she did so, it made you want to experience life from her perspective. While attending and serving as maid of honor at her best friend Dortha’s wedding in San Diego, she met the best man. That best man, James Harold Stroup, would become the love of her life. Stroup was serving

in the U.S. Navy overseas. They corresponded through handwritten letters and soon became engaged. They married in Albany, Oregon, on The McDermott’s Farm, and in 1962 they started a family together. Carol attended and graduated from Phagan’s Beauty College and later became an instructor of cosmetology. She finished her cosmetology career in Sisters where she made many lifelong friendships. Carol absolutely cherished her clients and students. It is not uncommon to run across someone who expresses love and admiration of Carol. Carol loved and supported her family and friends at every opportunity. She was kind, honest, caring, and instinctively rich in wisdom. This wisdom she shared openly and freely. Many have said that she was their favorite person. Carol is preceded in death by her parents John Henry and Ruth McDermott of Anderson, California; and by her husband, James Harold Stroup of Sisters. Carol is survived by her four children: James Harold Stroup Jr. of Redmond,

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January 13, 1926 — September 18, 2019

Suzann Stroup of Denver, Colorado, John Henry Stroup of Boise, Idaho, and Jess H. Stroup of Kenai, Alaska; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Carol is also survived by her beloved cat, “Tiger Baby.” A Rosary will be held at 11:30 a.m. and a Mass will be held at noon at the New St. Francis Catholic Church in Bend on Wednesday, October 2, followed by the burial at Camp Polk Cemetery in Sisters. There will be a celebration of Carol’s life after the burial held at 19576 SW Century Dr., Bend, OR 97702. All are welcome to attend. Flowers can be sent to Redmond Memorial Chapel, 717 SW 6th St., Redmond, OR 97756.

John Allen passed away at Regency Prineville after a long illness. John was born in Detroit, Michigan, and the family moved to Halifax, Virginia, when he was 5 years old. He lived there until he was drafted in World War II. He was a Pharmacist’s Mate in the Navy and was assigned to the U.S. Naval Receiving Hospital in San Francisco, California. When he was discharged, he went to Southern California and enrolled in Los Angeles State College majoring in human relations. After graduation, he went to work for Orange County as a probation officer. In 1963 he became Assistant Chief Probation Officer in Oroville, Butte County, California. When he retired, he began his life of volunteering. He belonged to the Kiwanis Club, started a Key Club at Paradise High School, taught ski lessons through parks and recreation, and participated in Earth Day. He enjoyed downhill skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting,

bike-riding, sailing, canoeing and ballroom dancing. He also enjoyed reading. John and his wife, Jan, moved to Sisters in 1993. John immediately became involved in the community. In 1994 he found out that there wasn’t going to be Earth Day observed in Bend and so he initiated a small observance. He was a volunteer ranger for the Sisters Ranger District one summer. His assignment was North & South Mathieu Lake and Square Lake. He enjoyed doing things that helped the environment around him. John is survived by his wife of 50 years; his sons Carey, Keith and Kent; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. At his request, no services will be held.

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Stars over Sisters

Man dies in accident on forest road in Sisters

By Delsie McCrystal Correspondent

A 59-year-old Redmond man was killed when he crashed his 2000 Jeep Cherokee into a tree on Forest Road 1810 near Highway 242 west of Sisters last weekend. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, September 28, at approximately 5:19 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and a Forest Service law enforcement officer were dispatched to a reported accident on Road 1810. The caller reported driving up on a Jeep that had crashed headon into a tree. Ross Bedore, the only occupant of the Jeep, was unresponsive in the driver’s seat. A family member of the reporting party pulled Bedore from the Jeep. The first deputy and USFS law enforcement officer arrived within a minute and began CPR on Bedore. Sisters Fire Department Paramedics arrived approximately 10 minutes later and took over life-saving efforts. Bedore was transported to the Sisters Fire Department where he was ultimately pronounced dead. Investigating deputies determined Bedore was headed north on the 1810 road. For unknown reasons, his Jeep left the gravel/ dirt roadway, striking the tree. Bedore had been wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. Speed is believed to be a factor in this crash, the sheriff’s office reports.

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After crossing the threshold from summer to fall late last month, October’s arrival will ensure cooler temperatures and longer nights as the new season progresses. When skies clear at night, the earlier sunsets and later sunrises will be perfect for doing some serious stargazing. The advancing season also causes more autumn constellations and other intriguing celestial objects to wheel into view. One of the “new” constellations to take note of this month is Cetus the Sea Monster. According to Greek mythology, princess Andromeda was sacrificed to the horrible sea monster, Cetus, as punishment for her mother’s (Cassiopeia) bragging. In the myth, the boasting of her daughter’s beauty greatly angered Poseidon, god of the sea, and the sea nymphs. To punish them Poseidon sent Cetus to ravage their land. In an effort to please Poseidon, king Cepheus and queen Cassiopeia were required to sacrifice their daughter to the sea beast by chaining her to a rock. But before Cetus could get to her, Perseus the Hero arrived on the scene just in time and saved Andromeda by turning the monster to stone. The two would later marry. Cetus is usually depicted with forefeet, a large jaw, and scales like a sea creature, but some cultures saw Cetus as a whale. Cetus is found in our southeastern sky, and at least part of the constellation is visible between latitudes +70 degrees and -90 degrees. Its neighboring constellations include Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Sculptor, and Eridanus. The brightest star in this incredibly large constellation (fourth biggest) is Beta Ceti, otherwise known as Deneb Kaitos (not to be confused with Deneb in Cygnus). This star is an

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Artists’ work displayed at Black Butte Ranch High Desert Art League member Barbara Hudler Cella will exhibit landscape paintings of Central Oregon lakes and rivers in her October 2019 solo show at the Black Butte Ranch Lodge. The exhibition will also feature paintings from farther afield, including two international award-winning paintings and a series of Cinque Terre, Italy boat paintings.

Looking at the world through her own unique lens, the Bend artist immerses herself into the sounds, smells, color and light of the scenes she captures in her paintings. The Lodge exhibition is open from 3 to 9 p.m. daily during the month of October. For more information, visit www.barbaracella.com or email barbara@barbaracella. com.

Professional photographers use their heart, their talents, and their tools to document the “who, what, and where” of life, from its ugly and unbelievable underbelly to the most famous people and beautiful places on earth. Jay Mather has made this his life’s mission. The Sisters Area Photography Club (SAPC) invites the public to its October meeting, where Mather will present a retrospective program called “From Cambodia to the Cascades: A Photographer’s 40-year Visual Life.” The meeting is Wednesday, October 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room of Sisters Library. The club encompasses members from professionals to beginners who want to get more into — and out of — their images. While the club and its meetings are always open to new members, this month’s program is of particular interest to the entire community, as one of our own residents is the featured presenter. As Mather explains, “A photojournalist working in the newspaper industry covers wide-ranging topics, events, and people, from the rich and famous to the poor and nameless. In the arc of my career, there are several topics at the core of my evolution, from Pulitzer-Prize photojournalism to the serenity of landscape photography

in Oregon.” M ath er w ill p r es en t and discuss his work, from Cambodia to Yosemite National Park, the world of ballet, the artists of Sisters Folk Festival, and the landscapes of Central Oregon. “When I reflect on each of these projects, I understand how each one moved me visually in a new direction, and added a deeper respect for the value of documentary photography,” he said. Mather first became interested in photography as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malaysia in 1969-70. His career in photojournalism went from Denver, Colorado to Louisville, Kentucky and Sacramento, California. He spent time with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity, Pope John Paul II, and President Clinton. He’s covered stories on hunger, homelessness, AIDS, and war. In November, 1979, while working for the CourierJournal in Louisville, he and fellow journalist Joel Brinkley traveled to the Thailand-Cambodia border to document the mass exodus of Cambodian refugees fleeing the wrath of the Khmer Rouge and the invading North Vietnamese Army. They documented what’s become known as “The Killing Fields,” and their coverage earned the 1980 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. Mather will share his deep love and respect for the environment, as documented

in projects on Yosemite National Park, the Desert Protection Act in California, the declining health of the Sierra Mountain Range, and the ongoing drought in the Colorado River Basin. The Yosemite Association published his book, “Yosemite: A Landscape of Life,” in 1990 for the national park’s centennial celebration. The project earned Mather honors as a finalist for the 1991 Pulitzer Prize Feature Photography category, and his nickname, “Yosemite Jay.” His most current chapter examines the natural beauty of Central Oregon, the high desert, and threats to our region brought on by climate change. He divides his efforts between the Deschutes Land Trust and the Sisters Folk Festival, documenting the activities of these non-profit organizations. For more information about the Sisters Area Photography Club, or the upcoming meeting, contact SAPC President Bill Birnbaum via email at Bill@ BillBirnbaum.com.

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Restoration after degradation There is nothing more sad to those who enjoy the lava caves of Central Oregon than to enter these pristine natural wonders and discover they have been vandalized by the thoughtless acts of previous cave visitors who defaced the cave with offensive graffiti. This is especially true for the members of the Central Oregon NSS Grotto. The National Speleological Society (NSS), with over 10,000 members and 250 grottos (chapters), is the largest organization in the world working every day to further the exploration, study, and protection of caves and their environments, and foster fellowship among cavers. Members are bound together by their love of caves and caving and their desire to learn about the underground wilderness and protect it for future generations. It is especially upsetting when someone reports a cave that’s been vandalized, and Boyd Cave, so close to Bend, is a popular recreational site for those interested in learning about and enjoying caves. The cave is well known, on USFS land, and open to the public. Unfortunately, more and more of these popular recreation sites are becoming the victims of those people who seem to have no feelings for the beauty of such wonderful resources, and have to leave their message of not caring spray-painted all over the cave. Neil Marchington, a longtime member of the Central Oregon Grotto, took it upon himself to notify the USFS of graffiti in Boyd Cave (and others) and of his goal to sandblast off the offensive paint from the cave rocks. Sandblasting is a very intense job that requires a crew of at least eight hardy souls who can handle hard work. To begin with, there are reels of 250 foot, heavyduty air hoses required to supply air pressure to the airgun used to blast the paint off the walls and objects in the cave. Wait! I’ve got the cart before the horse — the first thing the crew needed to

have before conducting a sandblasting project is the air compressor to supply the high-pressure energy so the sand can remove (as in destroy) the graffiti. That’s an expensive proposition, which Neil and the grotto took on using the proceeds of a combination of county grants and the generosity of Wanderlust Tours, who also donated funds. They had to mount it in a trailer, another big expense, then purchase the sandblasting equipment, sand, and safety equipment; then the tarps and the air hoses — and the list goes on and on. While the air compressor and trailer stayed above ground on the surface, everything else has to be handcarried into the cave, and if you want to take on a project that’s a tough can of worms, try uncoiling 250 feet of heavy air hose in a lava tube that’s eight feet wide. Not to forget all the tarps, five-gallon buckets, and material to collect and reuse the sand. The clean-up project began bright and early at 8 a.m., but Marchington says it took the crew until 10 a.m. just to get everything in the cave and ready to go. Most of the heavy lifting and general hard work was done by Marchington

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Neil Marchington and Dave Nissen about to sandblast paint from vandalized cave rock. the cave looks is fantastic. Erasing the destruction done by a few selfish people is very fulfilling. Watching the enthusiasm of the volunteers this weekend was truly wonderful. I can’t express enough thanks to Wanderlust Tours staff and Dave Nissen for helping us reach this next step in the project!” And in that light, if you want to help the Grotto to remove the graffiti in the other caves in the Central Oregon region, you can

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Secretary of Girls soccer wraps up week with a tie team in the middle, and Lexie State may be By Rongi Yost stepped into a new position at center midfield and did very non-partisan fellThe4-2girlsat home soccer squad well. Lexie’s physical play to the and positioning on the field Stayton Eagles on Tuesday, made it difficult for Stayton office September 24, and two days to dribble through the middle Correspondent

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later on the road tied with Sweet Home in a final score of 1-1. In Tuesday’s match-up against the Eagles, Stayton scored on a quick break just five minutes into the contest and took a 1-0 lead. Sisters’ Hollie Lewis broke away from the pack and scored on the keeper just 10 minutes later to even the score 1-1. Midway through the half, Olivia Hougham was fouled outside the 18, and the Outlaws got a free kick. Hallie Schwartz took the shot and kicked it over the wall into the upper-right corner from 20 yards out and gave the Outlaws the go-ahead goal. With five minutes left in the half, the Eagles tied it back up with a shot in front of the box. Sisters had many great opportunities to score in the second half, on both corner kicks and breakaways, but just couldn’t finish. Stayton knocked in two more goals and recorded the win. Coach Brain Holden noted both Hallie Schwartz and Lexie Miller. “Hallie’s physical play and fitness really helped our

of our team.” The young Outlaws have been short of players due to injuries and illness, and Olivia Hougham, Oly Thorson, Mattie Symond, Reese Harwell, and Josie Patton had to move to different positions, and they’ve all done a great job of picking up the slack. Holden said, “This was the best game our team has played this season, regardless of the score. The team really came together by connecting passes, physical play, and scoring goals. We hope to keep building on that.” Two days later, the Outlaws played even with the Huskies.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Free Medicare 101 Class

Futurity First will host a free Medicare 101 Workshop on Tuesday, October 8 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Sisters Library. Instructors will explain Medicare Parts A and B, and explore options with Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements. Participants will also learn how prescription drug plans work, how to get help with the cost of prescription drugs and how Medicare works with the VA. Info: 541-973-2100, x9.

River Rats at Three Creeks

Calling all “River Rats”to Three Creeks Brewing on Thursday, October 3 at 5 p.m. to talk rafting, rivers, paddling, and all other river-running adventures. Casual conversation, no “club” stuff, no volunteers needed. Contact Kathy Campbell, 541-912-0750.

Painting Exhibit at Black Butte Ranch

An exhibit of Barbara Cella’s landscape paintings of Central Oregon lakes and waterways, including international awardwinning paintings, is on display at Black Butte Ranch Lodge through the month of October. Call 925878-9723 for more information.

Art in the Library

Members of the Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers Guild will hold their annual fiber exhibit of handspun and handwoven art at the Sisters Library from October 1 to 29. Demonstrations will be included on Saturday, October 12. For information call 541-312-1070.

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Highlights Thursday, October 3 River Rats 5 p.m. at Three Creeks Brewing

Thursday, October 3 Heart of Oregon Youth Build 5 p.m. at 68797 George Cyrus Rd. Saturday, October 5 Sisters Garden Club 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall Tuesday, October 8 Free Medicare 101 Class 4:30 p.m. at Sisters Library

Heart of Oregon Youth Build Opportunity

Heart of Oregon YouthBuild is currently recruiting for the fall cohort. The final Information Session is Thursday, October 3, starting at 5 p.m. Location is at the YouthBuild location outside of Sisters at 68797 George Cyrus Rd. Young people can also complete an application to the YouthBuild program online at https://heartoforegon. org/programs/youthbuild.html. Please have young person bring a government-issued ID, birth certificate, and Social Security card. Call 541-526-1380 for info.

Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda

Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. awaiting sponsorship! For more at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more information go to hopeafricakids. information please email Kathyn org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. at Katindahood2@gmail.com.

World’s Children Speaker

Sisters nonprofit World’s Children is offering a speaker for your club, church group or classroom. Topics include street children in developing countries; child trafficking; and child marriage. Each talk is given with a PowerPoint presentation that explains why these issues exist in developing countries and what can be done about them. For more information call 541-904-0789 or email info@ worldschildren.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.

Silent Echo Kids Improv

Kids grades 2 to 8 are invited to join Silent Echo Theater Company for a series of classes Sisters Newcomers Club and performances on October 1, A Newcomers’ Club specific to 15 and 29. Details and registration Sisters-area new residents is starting information are available at up! Call Karee at 541-719-0050. silentechotheatercompany.org

Volunteer for Parks Board

The City of Sisters is accepting applications for a volunteer position on the City Parks Advisory Board for a 3-yr. term. Applicants must live within the Sisters School District boundary. The Board advises the Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, maintenance and preservation of public parks, trails & open spaces, meeting every first Wednesday at 4 p.m. Applications are at www.ci.sisters.or.us or at Sisters City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Ave. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, October 25. For info contact Patrick Davenport at 541-323-5219 or at pdavenport@ ci.sisters.or.us.

Sisters Garden Club

The next meeting of the Sisters Garden Club is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5 at Sisters City Hall. Planning will take place for speakers, events and club elections for 2020 All are welcome! For more information call 541-549-6390 or go to sistersgardenclub.com.

Healthy Living Information 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. Call Diane at 541-588-0081 for 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 11-11:30 a.m. (except holidays) at the SPRD Fitness Room next to Sisters High School. Open to all ages. For info: 541-549-6221.

Support for Caregivers

A free support group for those who provide care in any capacity meets at The Lodge in Sisters at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The second Tuesday of each month, Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group meets at The Lodge in Sisters from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to learn, share, and receive support. For more info contact Carol at 541668-6599.

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)

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 6 p.m. Worship the 3rd Tuesday of each month 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

City of Sisters Housing Policy Advisory Positions

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.

CPR/AED and First Aid Class

The next CPR/AED/First Aid class is scheduled for Saturday, October 12 at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $30, which covers both the CPR and First Aid modules, a workbook and completion card. Register by Tuesday, October 8. To register, go online to sistersfire.com and select the CPR tab, or stop by and register at the Sisters Fire Station during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Pick up the student workbook at the station after you register. If you have questions, call Beverly Halcon at 818-674-7686.

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. For information call 541480-1843.

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Letters of interest are being solicited for a 3-year volunteer position on the PASRD board of commissioners. Applicants must reside within the road district and be a registered voter. Send letters to: panoramicroads@gmail.com or to PASRD, POB 1226, Sisters, OR 97759. Info: call 541-549-1150.

Crafters Wanted

Share your creativity! Qualityoriented crafters are being sought as consigners for the 44th Annual Snowflake Boutique (November 1 & 2). Jury will be Saturday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond. Info at www. snowflakeboutique.org or call Jan, 541-350-4888 or Randi, 541-7884452 or Tina, 541-447-1640.

Furry Friends Blue Bag Fundraiser

Collecting bottles and cans for Furry Friends is now easier than ever. Pick up the plastic blue bags at our office or from the basket on The Nugget porch. Fill the bag with your returnable bottles and cans and Furry Friends gets the funds. For more information pick up a flyer at your next drop-off or call 541-797-4023.

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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Family Fun Story Time

Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 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.

Oregon Ghost Stories

Join historian and paranormal investigator Rocky Smith for a presentation of history, folklore and the paranormal. Rocky will share some unbelievable ghost stories on Friday, October 11 at noon at Sisters Library. No registration is required for this adult program. Call 541-312-1032 for more information.

The Library Book Club

Read and discuss “The Wife” by Alafair Burke with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078.

Meet LUTHER, a handsome Siamese cat! This gorgeous kitty prefers the company of humans and other cats and becomes very affectionate and playful with the people he knows. Luther is a true gentleman and will kindly let you know when he is feeling like he is ready for a little alone time. If you are looking for a dapper feline with a great personality then Luther is the cat for you!

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Pumpkin Party

Pumpkin-decorating, stories and games for ages birth to 11. No registration required. Sisters Library on Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m. Info: 541-617-7078.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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The Sisters Fresh Hop Festival was underway at Three Creeks Brewing Co., which made the race finish festive.

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the industrial park, making the post-race festivities especially enjoyable, according to Meissner. “Everything about the day had a lot of great energy, and

the brew fest afterwards was a lot of fun,” he said. The event, in part, is a fundraiser for the Sisters High School swim team. Meissner is confident and committed to seeing the race attract more participants. “I think we got off to a good start, so with good word of mouth before next year, I definitely see the race growing.”

Bulk food event supports farm alliance The fourth annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event is Saturday, November 9, at OSU-Cascades Tykeson Hall in Bend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk-buying event created so Central Oregonians can fill up their pantries, freezers, root cellars, and garages full of nutritious local products for the long winter. Fill Your Pantry allows eaters to stock up on potatoes, onions, carrots, winter squash, garlic, honey, flours, apples, pears, dried beans, nuts, krauts, pastureraised meats, and more. Pre-ordering will be available, October 20 to November 3. Pre-ordering helps farmers and ranchers estimate how much to

bring to the event and also guarantees the customer will get the products they desire. Pre-orders are not mandatory, but ensure that you get the products you want before they sell out. Pre ordered items must be picked up at the Fill Your Pantry event on November 9. Proceeds benefit High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA). HDFFA’s mission is to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon. For more on this event information visit www. centraloregonfillyourpantry. com.

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As a continuation of their Creativity, Culture and Faith series, Sisters Community Church, in collaboration with Sisters Movie House, will sponsor “The Blind Side” on Wednesday, October 9, 6:45 p.m. at Sisters Movie House. This film is a heartwarming biopic based on contemporary facts regarding the life of NFL player Michael Oher. It delves into family values, integrity of character, and the personal transformation that can occur as a result of a simple act of kindness. It also explores the courage required to step out of one’s comfort zone, to live in a manner that embodies one’s values, and wrestles with the question: “Who is my neighbor?” An open discussion will follow the showing of the film. These topics seem particularly relevant as the Sisters community is, and will continue, to encounter circumstances that challenge Sisters to demonstrate good will and remain true to what we have always been — a thoughtful and generous community. The tickets are free and available during the week at the Sisters Community Church office or at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Vasquez appointed to SPRD board

Rent increases capped at 9.9% in 2020

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Local resident Rosemary Vasquez has been appointed by the Sisters Park and Recreation District (SPRD) board to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Jayne Simmons. Vasquez was one of five applicants for the position who answered questions from the board during an open interview process. She will serve out the remainder of Simmons’ term, which ends in 2021. Since moving to Sisters in 2008, Vasquez has been a regular participant in a number of the classes offered at SPRD. One of the things she hopes to see happen during her board tenure is the development of a method or mechanism to facilitate two-way communication between the class participants and the SPRD staff and board. She believes that because of her participation in SPRD classes, she may be able to act as a conduit in representing the interests of participants, whom she thinks don’t have much of a voice in what happens in the organization or the classes that are offered. Vasquez looks forward to seeing the results of a needs assessment conducted to give participants and community members the opportunity to express their needs and wishes for recreation and social activities. She is especially interested in exploratory outreach to the local Latino community to encourage their participation in SPRD activities and to determine what their interests are.

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The times that classes are held is something else she would like to explore. “Do we need to be offering more late-afternoon and evening classes, so people who work or have other responsibilities during the day can come?” she queried. The new board member plans to spend her first few months listening and learning. She has extensive previous board involvement, including serving on the boards of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts in California (appointed by a judge), the Youth Soccer League, Language League, and Hawaii Big Sisters. Vasquez is a longtime social worker, writer, music lover, world traveler, and hiker, as well as a mother and grandmother.

PORTLAND, (AP) — State economists announced We d n e s d a y, S e p t e m b e r 25, that rent increases will be capped at 9.9 percent through 2020, the first full year Oregon’s new rent control law will be in effect. The Oregonian/ OregonLive reports the Oregon Legislature this year passed Senate Bill 608, which imposed the nation’s first statewide rent control policy. The law caps rent increases at 7 percent plus the rate of inflation for the urban West. For 2019, that number came to 10.3 percent. Not all rentals are subject to the policy. The rent cap doesn’t apply to buildings that are less than 15 years old which is an attempt to avoid a damper on housing construction — nor to governmentsubsidized rents. Landlords may raise rent without any cap if tenants leave of their own accord. Typical rents across Oregon are rising at a far slower rate than what’s allowed under the cap.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Share your historic treasures in Sisters By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The Three Sisters Historical Society (TSHS) office, located at 204 W. Adams Ave. #117 (Sisters Art Works Building), will be “history central” on Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TSHS invites the public to bring their old photos of Sisters and its residents, Sisters-related artifacts and memorabilia, and stories of historic Sisters to their Sharing Day this Saturday.

One such donation recently received was a set of three branding irons... Photos, news clippings, and other paper items will be scanned and returned to owners immediately. If there are too many to scan in an hour, appointments can be made for a later date. Artifacts and other items will be photographed by Cliff Edgington, descendant of early Sisters settlers. Stories will be recorded for later

transcription. There will also be a genealogy help desk for those working on their family trees and history. For items too large or fragile to move, arrangements can be made for representatives of the historical society to come to where they are located. If October 5 is not convenient, an appointment can be made for another time. To make special arrangements or an appointment call Karen at 415-637-7186. The digital copies of photographs and printed materials, as well as Sisters-related objects, will be catalogued into the TSHS database and shared (if agreed) in the society’s future online virtual museum. Outright donations will also be accepted but will be stored until TSHS can display them properly. One such donation recently received was a set of three branding irons that were used for marking cattle at the Lazy Z Ranch in earlier days. The three sizes were for calves, yearlings and heifers and bulls. The irons were donated by Asa DeForest of Sisters. His grandparents, John and Leona Albert, lived on the ranch for 25 years, where John was the ranch

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Set of branding irons, donated by Asa DeForest to the Three Sisters Historical Society, were used by his grandfather, John Albert, ranch foreman on the Lazy Z Ranch for 25 years. The largest Z was for heifers and bulls, the middle size for yearlings, and the smallest for newborn calves. foreman when it was a work- office on Saturday will be ing cattle ranch. They lived in able to peruse the books and the now-green house located family files in the office. The on the south side of Highway Board hopes to welcome a 20, between the Sisters Movie big crowd of visitors who House and the old barn. want to help bring Sisters’ Visitors to the TSHS history alive.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related illness crisis that has killed two Oregonians and sickened at least two. The Oregonian/ OregonLive reports the “moratorium” would bar sales of nicotine, tobacco and cannabis vape products, both in brick-and-mortar stores and online. The proposal was one of six the Oregon Health Authority submitted to Brown Friday after she demanded a list of ideas from the agency Thursday. The agency said that officials could also make it easier to get help quitting nicotine and launching an education campaign aimed at getting people to not vape. The agency also proposed asking the federal government to regulate vaping products, and asking doctors to keep reporting potential cases.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Outlaws volleyball drops first league match By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws went head to head against league rival Sweet Home on Thursday, September 26. Both teams entered the match undefeated in league play and knew it would be a hardfought, intense match. The Outlaws just couldn’t find their rhythm and lost in three sets with scores of 25-17, 25-21, and 25-23. Sweet Home jumped out to an early lead in Thursday’s match. The Outlaws looked tight and just couldn’t get it going offensively. They never settled down, struggled to keep the ball in the court, and were plagued with way too many missed serves. Sisters fell in three straight sets for the first time this season. Sophie Silva had 10 kills in the match, Greta Davis followed with eight, and Sam Silva added six. “Playing at Sweet Home during ‘camo night’ is always a loud and an intense experience,” said Coach Rory Rush. “While tonight may not have had the outcome we desired, it was a measurement for us. We know what we need to work on and we will get back in the gym, work hard, and make sure we start the second half of our season with new intensity and focus.” Three days earlier the

Outlaws were able to beat the Stayton Eagles in three, 25-17, 25-21, 25-17, but they were not the aggressive and powerful team they were over the weekend at the Sisters Invitational Tournament. They started the match flat and struggled to find their groove most of the match. In the third set, the Outlaws found themselves down 9-3. Rush called a timeout and Sisters settled down a little bit and worked hard to score the next six points to close the gap. With the game tied 12-12, the Outlaws finally got into a groove. Addy Myhre led the comeback with eight straight service points and gave Sisters a comfortable lead and enough to win the match in three sets. Myhre said, “My team does amazing and we usually have a good connection and spark, but this match we had a rough start. Something seemed like it was missing and there wasn’t any connection bringing us together. I missed two serves back to back, as well as hit a ball out. I was so frustrated and it was hard to keep my head up. But, in that third set we got back into a groove, which made our sets gold and our hitting fire!” “When it was my turn to serve I was so nervous that I might miss again, and I could feel my heart start to race. But

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Sophie Silva goes up for one of 10 kills in a three-set loss to Sweet Home. I was motivated and fired up because I could feel our team playing with our usual confidence and connection. The way we build each other up is how we were able to turn things around.” Greta Davis led the Outlaws with 13 kills, followed by Sophie Silva who posted 11 kills and two aces. Sam Silva added five kills in the match. Rush said, “Even though we won in three, there was

never a time the game felt as though were in control. After a great weekend we stepped on the floor looking sluggish and out of sync. We missed serves, didn’t have consistent passing, and were never really able to get into our offense, and those were all things we did so well at the tournament.” The Lady Outlaws will play at Newport on Wednesday, October 2, and on Saturday they will play in the St. Helen’s Tournament.

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The attempted murder of the First Amendment

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

The president is a man of tremendous and highly sensitive ego, and he feels himself under constant and bitterly unfair attack. The world is full of tumult — and Fake News. The year is 1798. The French Revolution has plunged Europe into bloody conflict. The fledgling United States is itself embroiled in an undeclared maritime shooting war with revolutionary France, after refusing to pay off its own Revolutionary War debt. After all, that money was owed to the old French monarchy, not to the revolutionary government, oui? The U.S. is also back to trading with Great Britain, with whom revolutionary France is at war. It’s a tense international scene, and President John Adams and his administration see threats everywhere — especially from immigrants. The Jeffersonian Republicans are sympathetic to the French Revolution – and Alexander Hamilton thinks they are “more Frenchmen than Americans.” Faced with a hostile Republican press coming after him with hammer and tongs, Adams lashes out against “false, scandalous and malicious writing.” The administration and the Federalist majority in Congress are pushing through measures to protect the country from the threat of unAmerican ideas infiltrating the culture, and the undermining of government dignity and authority by a scurrilous press. Over the course of two months in the summer, the Federalists would pass a series of measures collectively known as the Alien and Sedition Acts. Recent immigrants to America’s shores were perceived as favoring Jeffersonian politics, so the Naturalization Act increased residency requirements for U.S. citizenship from five to 14 years. The Alien Enemies Act allowed the government to arrest and deport all male citizens of an enemy nation during wartime; the Alien Friends Act allowed the president to deport any non-citizen suspected of peacetime plotting against the government. The Sedition Act criminalized “fake news” — defined as “false, scandalous and malicious writing” against Congress or the president. Of course, then as now, the problem was who got to decide what is false, scandalous and malicious, and, then as now,

the answer was often simply, “anything that the president doesn’t like.” The Act also made it illegal to conspire “to oppose any measure or measures of the government.” Thus one set of Founding Fathers sought to strangle in its crib the most fundamental right enumerated in the U.S. Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of

grievances.” The Federalists themselves seemed to recognize that they were violating their own principles — the Sedition Act was given a sunset clause allowing it to expire at the end of Adams’ first (and as it turned out, only) term. Treating the abridgement of the First Amendment as an emergency measure didn’t pacify the opposition. Jefferson and Madison drafted the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, which argued that the federal government did not have the authority to enact laws not specified in the Constitution and that the sovereign states

had the right to nullify wrongful laws. Journalists and publishers were jailed under the Sedition Act. The principle of judicial review of the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress had not yet been established, so there wasn’t much recourse. Except that rage over the Alien and Sedition Acts helped Jefferson oust Adams from office in 1800, an election so bitter that 2016 pales in comparison. It was a close call for the First Amendment, and it wouldn’t be the last. The powerful don’t like to be criticized or held to account, and, especially in times of national

emergency, the impulse is strong to shackle liberty in the name of security. The parameters and the value of “free speech” have never been a settled issue in the United States of America — not in 1798 and not in 2019. It’s perilous to take the First Amendment for granted — and always a worthy endeavor to examine it. Citizens 4 Community and The Nugget are sponsoring a forum on the First Amendment on Thursday, October 24, at Sisters Fire Hall. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. All Jeffersonians and Hamiltonians — and anyone else — are welcome to join in.

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Best time to work out? The secret revealed... Morning vs. evening workout: Lore of better fat burning, performance, or energy levels create an endless debate over the best time to get that workout in. Who or what to believe gets confusing. There are benefits and arguments for both; read on and the secret will be revealed… It’s 4:55 a.m. and there are members lined up outside the door at the gym, hoping the doors open a few minutes early. These people proselytize better energy, more focus, and a less-stressed day. They are the ones many envy; they are free from the pull of warm covers and comfy bed. Morning workouts may be better for fat metabolism. This is because the morning hormones typically circulating in the body are better at metabolizing fat for energy, according to Anthony Hackney of NC Chapel Hill. Morning workouts often help with breakfast appetite and cravings. The fasted body has a high propensity to overeat — given

the chance — in the morning. Cardiovascular exercise in the morning resulted in reported lower stress and higher energy. Work all day, wait for the bell clock to tick to 5 p.m., rush to the gym and work out. Evening workouts combat the rigors of the day and set the tone for a relaxing night. Evening workouts also have a physiological benefit. Recently a study examined high intensity exercise in the evening vs. morning. What was concluded was that hunger was reduced following exercise. They also found that the maximum power the exercisers could produce was higher in the afternoon. Exercisers in a typical moderate 45-minute session experienced lower blood pressure and lower perceived exertion for the same output. They felt like they were working less. Still confused? Let the secret be revealed: Fitness entirely depends on workout adherence and consistency. You must do your workout and stick to it. How often do the New Year’s rush of 6 a.m. workouts fizzle out? How tired are the legs after working all day? Eventually it’s easier to go home and relax. Bicycling Magazine reported earlier this year that the people who cycled on a consistent schedule exercised one hour more per week than the others who exercised “when they had time.” The secret to workout timing is finding a time that works for a consistent, enjoyable experience. The beneficial effects of morning vs. evening are marginal compared to the simple truth that the person who works out consistently reaps more benefits than the ones who do not.

Sisters runner sets SHS record By Charlie Kanzie Correspondent

Freshman runner Ella Thorsett ran the fastest time ever recorded by an Outlaw cross-country girl at the Nike Portland meet held Saturday, September 28 at Blue Lake Regional Park near Gresham. Competing in the prestigious Danner Championship race along with teammate Kate Bowen, Thorsett clipped through one six-minute mile after another on her way to a time of 18:42 and 21st place for the 5,000 meter (3.1 mile) course. Thorsett’s time is even more impressive given the squishy, muddy conditions that existed on much of the course. Her time is the second-fastest of the year by a 4A girl, behind only Hannah Hernandez of Philomath, who ran 18:35 earlier this season at the Northwest Classic. Lexy Halladay of Mountain View (Idaho) won the race in an epic battle with Fiona Max of Summit, clocking 17:30.6 to Max’s 17:31.1. Summit, which is ranked number one in the nation, had four girls in the top 25 among 165 finishers and handily won the team competition.

Bowen, coming off a busy week that included a race in California last Saturday, finished 78th with a time of 19:52. The remainder of the Outlaws girls team ran in the small school division race with very positive results according to Coach Josh Nordell. Emma Singleton ran the fastest time of her career on her way to fourth place in a time of 20:20. Pearl Gregg (23:29), Sadie Sharp (23:39), Iris Diez (24:09), Sasha Stolasz (25:45) and Skylar Wilkins (26:32) also competed for the Outlaws. Sisters is currently ranked seventh among 4A schools in Oregon according to the latest coaches’ poll. Marist Catholic of Eugene is ranked first, followed by Siuslaw, Tillamook, Philomath, Phoenix and Stayton. Last season Sisters surprised Philomath and the rest of the Oregon West Conference by winning the District Meet title and going on to capture fourth place at state. “We have worked through some injury and illness on the girls team in this first half of the season, but the progress

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Ella Thorsett sprinting to the finish line on her way to the fastest time ever by a Sisters Outlaw for 5,000 meters. is coming along for them,” said Nordell. “We are at the midway point with more work to do, particularly with our fourth through seventh runners. The kids know our goals and are certainly working hard to meet them.” Thorsett and the rest of the team will get another look at Summit this week, along with 25 other teams from throughout Oregon and Idaho, at the Oxford Classic set for Friday, October 4 at Drake Park in Bend.

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DAN SCHMIDT

Sisters High School September 2019 Student of the Month Dan Schmidt has spent his high school years on a mission: “What I’m trying to do in high school is to be able to make anything if I can envision it,” he says. To that end, he is working with shop teacher Tony Cosby to create a ski-building program at Sisters High School. He also has his own digital media company (danschmidtmedia. co), doing adventure photography, weddings and real estate work. “I like it a lot, because it gives a real sense of what running a business is like,” he says. “I think creating digital content is the biggest way to make a change in our world today.” Dan serves as service communicator for ASG and is an IEE intern, which fits well with his enthusiasm for outdoor activities like skiing and

mountain-biking. He may take a gap year after high school, but ultimately plans to attend either Western Washington or the University of Oregon to major in industrial design. “I cannot say enough about Dan. He came to me about a year ago interested in building a pair of skis. He has turned this into a major project; he not only built a pair of skis but has set up the tooling so that we can offer a class in ski building. I will actually be the teacher of record, but Dan will be teaching the class. Some students look at a project like this and are interested but don’t follow through — not Dan. He is always coming up with innovative ways of making guitar building/ engineering more efficient. He has created a YouTube channel for me that shows the steps of building our

guitars. It has been very helpful. Wish he could graduate and just start team teaching with me; we would make a world-class program.” — Tony Cosby “Daniel is not only a pleasure to have in class, but a shining star in our school. He approaches every assignment, event or opportunity with a positive attitude, a smile, and a willingness to give his best. In addition, he has a heart to serve and is an excellent leader. I think this young man is a positive role model for many reasons.” — Samra Spear “Congratulations Daniel for this well earned honor! Daniel approaches tasks with humility and grace. He is kind to his fellow students and holds very high expectations for himself. He embraces challenges and does not hold himself within perceived limits. On top of that his eye for photography

and commitment to completing high quality products is inspirational. We are lucky to have Daniel as a school leader!“ — Rima Givot “It has been really awesome to watch how much thought and work Dan is putting into his Studio Art portfolio! He is really getting after it, and continues to be someone that inspires both staff and students alike.” — Andrew Scheele

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Avoid injury in the fall season Falling leaves, crisper air, pumpkin spiced everything. It must be fall — a time for staying in and being cozy or getting out to enjoy the last bit of sunshine before the rainy season. But while we love fall, it doesn’t always love us back. SAIF’s new video demonstrates how loving fall too much can be hazardous to our safety. “Whether it’s lifting a pumpkin that’s too heavy, doing yard work, or exercising, there are many risks of getting a sprain or strain during the fall,” said Tony Brace, ergonomist at SAIF. Ergonomic issues are one of the leading causes of injury in Oregon — not just during fall, but year-round. In the last five years, SAIF has received more than 84,000 strains and sprains claims from Oregon workers. “The good news is that simple changes to your form and posture can ensure you stay safe this season, and all year,” said Brace. Brace offered easy tips for how to av oid injury while doing common fall activities—or while you’re at work: • Running: Wet fallen leaves, acorns, pinecones, and downed branches can all pose slip, trip, and fall hazards. If you want to get in some final steps before the weather turns, be sure to watch where you’re going and wear good shoes with slip-resistant soles. • Cheering for the home team: Sitting all day in the bleachers can take a toll on your back. Avoid slouching, sit upright, and consider a stadium seat with a back. • Picking pumpkins: Coveting the largest gourd at the patch? Be sure to lift it safely. Keep the load close to the body by standing in front of the pumpkin with one foot along the side and your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your chin up and look forward to keep the natural curve in your lower back as you lift. Flex your knees and avoid deep squatting. • Raking leaves: It may not be everyone’s favorite fall activity, but it has to be done. Alter your stance to face the direction you are raking and avoid reaching and twisting when exerting yourself. More information can be found at saif.com/fallergo.

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Sisters can’t afford it’s own police department By Laurie Kimmell Deputy, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Dept. (Ret.)

In response to the Sisters City Council Survey regarding local law enforcement: It is not in the best interest for the citizens of Sisters to form a municipal police department. Re-creating our own City of Sisters Police Department would be very expensive. We would need a police chief, at least three field supervisors working various shifts, and at least six to eight police officers. These police officers would have to go to the police academy, go through four phases of training which include a coach per officer. The force would equate to approximately six officers, working 8-hour shifts, forty hours per week, with full coverage. Also, overtime, and a supervisor (Sgt. or Lt.) assigned to oversee them or using the existing supervisors from their cities. We would also need to purchase vehicles (a six-car minimum) bicycles, and other pertinent equipment. (Purchasing old prowl cars with high mileage from other departments isn’t an option for a quick response). Arrestees would have to be transported from the scene of the crime to the Deschutes County jail. The City of Sisters would have to offer competitive wage, vacation, and benefit packages as well as hiring support staff. The City of Sisters does not have a crime lab, criminalists, detectives, or an evidence room. The City of Sisters would have to build the infrastructure for a local force. Is establishing a city police force really going to provide us with better service, and at what cost? Expanding the city limits with the anticipation of collecting additional tax revenue to fund is not fiscally sound.

The Oregon Legislature just passed $3 billion in new taxes, which would be an average increase of $2,307 per family. A City of Sisters police officer would cost on average $100,000 per year for pay, training, and benefits. Establishing a new force could be a cost of approximately $3 to $4 million without adding costs for a new physical plant. I had the pleasure of knowing some former City of Sisters police officers. The local department did not have the strength to give time off when officers requested. The wage and benefit package was not competitive with other local law enforcement. The officers found other employment with either Deschutes County or the City of Bend after approximately 36 months. The City of Sisters was not competitive in wages, training, coverage, labor relations or benefits. Presently, we have contracted with Deschutes County Sheriff for law enforcement and animal control. They have provided a quick response and a law enforcement presence in Sisters. The contract with Deschutes County just needs to be more specific. The previous city council did not know how to write a specific law enforcement contract for Sisters. Does the present city council know how to do so? Gone are the days when the Town Marshal Fred Painter was the only local law enforcement needed in Sisters.

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social work from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she moved to Oregon, where she worked in the disabilities field, serving as the director of the Deschutes County mental health program for 10 years. Later, while living on the homestead, Kirkpatrick worked for 17 years as a mental health and early childhood specialist on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. She also began her writing career, while “attempting to grow grapes, alfalfa, and cattle.” In the fall of 2010, the Kirkpatricks and their two dogs made another lifechanging move — back to Bend. They now live on small acreage between Bend and Redmond. “There is a season for everything,” she said. Their seasons on the ranch changed their lives, and they are now experiencing new adventures in writing and life. Kirkpatrick’s many historical novels, most based on the lives of actual people, speak of timeless themes of hardiness, faith, commitment, hope, and love, and many center around a strong female character. Her latest novel, “One More River to Cross” (2019), is the story of the StevensMurphy-Townsend party that left Missouri in 1844, two years before the ill-fated Donner Party, to be the first wagons into California though the Sierra Nevada mountains. Mostly Irish Catholics, the party sought religious freedom and education in the mission-dominated land. They enjoyed a safe journey – until October – when a heavy snowstorm forced difficult decisions, the first of many for young Mary Sullivan; newlywed Sarah Montgomery; the widow Ellen Murphy; and her pregnant sister-in-law, Maolisa. Kirkpatrick will discuss “One More River to Cross” at her Saturday, October 19, presentation at the Sisters Middle School. She will relate the story of “the ferries we need in life to cross troubled waters.” On display at the middle school on Saturday will be a collection of quilts created by the Undercover Quilters Book Club based on Kirkpatrick’s books. The group of 12, which started in 2009, is located in Bend. They love to quilt and they love books, so they have combined the two activities. Every month they read a book and every year they choose one of the books to interpret

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in cloth. Their quilts have been exhibited at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. The author ’s newest book, with the working title, “Something Worth Doing,” has just been submitted to her publisher. The story is about Oregon suffragette leader Abigail Scott Duniway and her family, who came west from Illinois on the Oregon Trail in 1852. Abigail was 14 years old and her father, John Tucker Scott, made her the main keeper of the trail journal for the family. Kirkpatrick might also chat about going between fiction and non-fiction writing.

According to Paulina Springs Books owner Lane Jacobson, the Saturday author readings at the middle school will generally consist of “an author reading from their work, talking about inspiration/process, and a Q & A.” Jacobson stressed, however, that “the allotted time is for them to use however they please.” Some might incorporate an A/V component, others may just talk off-the-cuff. Kirkpatrick’s session is scheduled for 9:30-10:20 a.m., in Room C. She will be available to sign books right after her presentation. Saturday, October 19, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., will be a full day of author readings, presentations, and signings, complete with a pop-up bookstore featuring authors’ books and some other favorites. Snacks will be available for purchase throughout the day. Tickets for single events and all-festival passes are available at www.sistersfob. com, as is the complete lineup of authors and full schedule of events over the weekend. Proceeds will benefit the Sisters Festival of Books scholarship fund for graduating Sisters High School seniors.

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FFF announces bottle and can drive change The Furry Friends Foundation (FFF) bottle and can donation program raises thousands of dollars each year to support services the foundation offers to the Sisters community. Having recently lost their sorting facility, FFF is transitioning to OBRC’s (Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative) blue bag program. Bottles and cans must be marked with OR 10¢ (OR 5¢ also okay). “Next time you leave your bottles and cans at the Furry Friends drop-off location, you’ll see a supply of special blue bags. Please take as many of the bags as you’ll need and use them to collect your bottles and cans,” said FFF founder Kiki Dolson. When the blue bags are full, tie them securely and bring them to the drop-off as usual. If there are mostly glass bottles, put no more than 30 in each bag to keep it under the 20-pound limit set by OBRC. It’s OK to mix plastic, glass, and aluminum bottles and cans in the same bag, but do not crush the containers. If it is more convenient — and it helps Furry Friend’s volunteers, too — drop the tied blue bags at any OBRC BottleDrop location. The closest in Sisters is Ray’s Food Place. Simply take your bag to the bottle drop area at the right side of the building.

Scanning the barcoded tag on the blue bag will open a secure BottleDrop door for you to leave your bag. “Furry Friends has spayed and neutered approximately 70 Sisters-area pets this year. Plus we’ve been able to sponsor over $9,500 in vaccinations and veterinary care to families,” Dolson reported. “An estimated 40 percent of our clients are seniors on fixed incomes. When Furry Friends regularly provides a family with pet food and pet supplies, it gives them more dollars in their monthly budget to use on other needs. We rely heavily on the bottle and can drive for funding.”

Furry Friends has spayed and neutered approximately 70 Sistersarea pets this year. — Kiki Dolson Blue fundraiser bags may also be picked up at the FFF office, at 204 W. Adams Ave., inside the Sisters Art Works building. Donors may still leave their blue bags on the left porch at The Nugget any time, and volunteers will handle them. For more information call 541-797-4023.

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Painted Lady Antiques open in Sisters By Kathryn Godsiff Correspondent

Marla and Kent Stevens opened Painted Lady Antiques this summer with a firm goal: to be an uncluttered, reasonably priced shop that people want to return to again and again. “We didn’t want to be another high-end store,” said Marla. “We love return customers and we cater to the whole family.” Furniture and accent pieces, pocket knives, bits and pieces, and toys ensure every customer has a fun browsing experience. And the store isn’t filled with all old stuff either. The Stevens’ have art, quilts and new-from-old repurposed pieces. Kent is skilled at making tables, entryway benches and hall tables, and Marla is a whiz at refinishing pieces that come in looking a bit worse for wear or are dated. Kent scored a load of old barnwood that he fashions into the tables and benches, often using legs from other furniture that Marla finds in her forays into estate sales. She also finds treasures at the Sisters Habitat for Humanity Restore where she is an active volunteer. Sometimes people bring her pieces for consideration, either to sell on consignment or for the Stevens’ to purchase outright and resell. Marla encourages

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Marla and Kent Stevens launched Painted Lady Antiques in Sisters. customers contemplating purchase of a piece to enquire about its history. There are some interesting stories that go with furniture that’s been present as life unfolds. The Stevens’ moved to Sisters 18 months ago after retiring from careers in Ventura, California. Kent is a veteran, a former Army Ranger who served in Desert Storm. They moved north and decided a small business dealing with things they love—old and repurposed furniture— would be an interesting retirement gig. They live in Sisters, and for the first year had a booth in one of the antique malls in Redmond. They used that experience to gauge the Central Oregon market, but discovered after moving the

business to Sisters that their summer customer base is largely tourist-based. They have scored several repeat customers however, and Marla is delighted when she receives a photo of a piece of her refurbished furniture in its new home. They are looking forward to locals season, as summer traffic winds down. The store presents an everchanging array of displays as inventory comes and goes. “We are constantly updating,” said Marla. They are open during the 4th Friday Art Strolls, and Kent and Marla truly enjoy building relationships with their customers. Painted Lady Antiques is located in Barclay Square, next door to Sundance Shoes.

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Pickup our new Blue Fundraiser Bags at our office or at our drop off location Fill them with Oregon returnable bottles & cans. Okay to mix bottles & cans (20 lb. limit per bag) Return them to our drop off location on The Nugget’s porch (left side) or at Ray’s BottleDrop, scan code on bag to open door, place bag.

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Outlaws soccer records a win By Rongi Yost Correspondent

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Willard Bartlett III of Camp Sherman reads aloud his winning haiku on the Songbird Stage at Sisters Farmers Market.

Haiku featured in poetry contest Oregonians from all over the state, locals from around the corner, and out-of-state writers entered the recent Food & Farms Haiku Contest here in Sisters. Entries were handwritten or typed, dropped into the painted contest box at Paulina Springs Books, sent online via Submittable, or dreamed up by kids at Seed to Table education farm. Each poem addressed the themes of food, farming, and harvest, connecting with the bright colors, smells, and tastes of the season. This issue we celebrate the adults from Sisters Country who won the contest. All category winners were selected by judge Kim Stafford, poet laureate of the State of Oregon. The firstplace winner in the Locals Only category is Willard Bartlett III of Camp Sherman. Keep an eye on upcoming issues of The Nugget for other categories. Winning Haiku: Locals Only category First Place: Each fall by Lost Lake I suck a sweet plum, tuckered, And taste your goodbye. —Willard Bartlett III

Finalists: Pulled pork sandwiches Pickled pepperoncini Not enough napkins —Paul Bennett the greenhouse bulging with ripening tomatoes — ’coon tracks in the dust —Nancy Bright Huckleberry bush Thought you would be gone by now Happy purple smile —Theresa Kempenich Judge’s Statement: It was a pleasure to visit the Sisters Farmers Market through the sensations delivered by the writers of these haiku. I enjoyed every one, just as I enjoy every color and shape and every proud gardener at the market. In the difficult task of choosing winners and finalists, I looked for the strong image, resonant sensation, kinship connection to nature, and the stroke of surprise associated with the haiku form. Gardeners, keep growing local food. Writers, keep growing poems. — Kim Stafford, Oregon Poet Laureate

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The Outlaws snapped their five-game losing streak with a 7-0 shutout at home against Sweet Home on Friday, September 27. Four days earlier the Outlaws fell 10-0 on the road to Stayton. Sisters has suffered some tough losses against some very good league opponents, but on Friday they were able to put together a solid game against the Huskies and put a “W” in the books. The Outlaws set the tone for the game from the initial whistle, controlled possession and kept the Huskies on defense for the majority of the first half. Ricky Huffman started the Outlaws scoring in the seventh minute off an Aidan Eckert assist, and went on to score a hat trick in the half, with two additional goals at the 20- and 24-minute-Tmark. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “Ricky was goal-hungry. He has a remarkable work rate and makes life tough for defenders.” Connor Linn also scored in the first half. Husmann noted that Linn is selfless and a positive leader. Sisters’ plan was to move their defense forward and make them part of the attack, and Simon Rhett was ready. Simon made a solid run from his center-back position and scored in the 28th minute to push the Outlaws to a 5-0 halftime lead.

Tate Kaczmarek scores in an Outlaws home win. “Simon is a strong student of the game, and always looks for ways to improve for the team,” said Husmann. The five-goal advantage allowed Sisters to get many subs into the game, and a few had notable performances. Gus Patton played well as a striker, and Brody Duey played energized and fearless on defense. Tate Kaczmarek, a freshman starter, also played a solid game. Tate is versatile, creative, and according to Husmann truly loves to play the game. Tate scored both of Sisters’ second-half goals. Husmann told The Nugget that although the Outlaws didn’t play their best brand of soccer, especially in the second half, it was an overdue win. “It was great to see the boys earning the result they wanted,” said Husmann. “It was also wonderful to have all the families and fans cheering on their Outlaws.” Three days earlier, the

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Stayton Eagles clobbered the Outlaws with goals early and often. The Eagles dominated play and had control of the game with eight goals in the first half. Stayton tacked on two more goals in the second half and recorded the shutout. Lack of urgency and communication was a problem for the Outlaws in the first half, but they remedied that in the second half. They did a much better job at winning the loose ball, and playing as a cohesive unit. Husmann said, “A positive in the lopsided game was that all the players on the squad got to see varsity action. Sophomore Gavin Christian continues to improve and gain confidence as an outside midfield player, freshman Brody Duey is a tenacious and versatile player, and freshman Zenas Ortega was thrilled to get the nod as goal-keeper in the second half.” The Outlaws will play at Newport on Friday, October 4.

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converter. Rivers were so grossly polluted some were on fire, and we regulated industries to not feed toxins into any rivers, lakes or streams. Today, in 2019, we are facing the greatest crisis humans have ever known. We all need to do our part to call our representatives, engage with our community leaders to help our city have a smaller carbon footprint and to do what we can at home. Anything you do to reduce your footprint, no matter how small, matters. It all counts. At the end of our hour of protesting, we’re talking about meeting once a month, as long as the sidewalks remained safe (no ice or piled snow) but that child spoke up and said, “why not in two weeks?” So for him and all our children’s futures, we hope you will think about joining us Friday, October 11, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the corners noted above. Susan Cobb

To the Editor: M r. R u l l m a n ’s p i e c e o n “ C i v i l Disobedience” compared recent political concepts on gun control to slavery and lawful gun owners to slaves. Making any comparison of gun control/ownership to hundreds of years of slavery in this country is ignorant, egregious and immoral. While our opinions may differ I have come to expect more from his columns. Instead, a piece like this does nothing but to help solidify people’s stereotypes. This is not thought-provoking, it is just plain sad. Aaron Gregg CHL carrying gun owner

To the Editor: What to say about Craig Rullman’s September 25 rambling rant titled “Civil Disobedience”? Firstly, I want to say that I was appalled and deeply insulted. Mr. Rullman uses his half-page mostly conspiracy-theorist tirade to lump into the same pot and to malign all who

are members of the Democratic party. Surely, Mr. Rullman realizes that “there are many fine people on both sides.” As a Democrat, I don’t see myself “calling for government-sanctioned violence against innocent people,” taking up an agenda “with endless character assassination, smear campaigns, violence, and threats of violence, which the DNC, ANTIFA … have demonstrated repeatedly” as stated in his column. ANTIFA’s stated focus is on fighting farright and white supremacist ideologies through violent action, rather than through electoral means. The DNC and ANTIFA have nothing to do with my patriotism, politics or morality, nor do they have anything to do with any Democrats that I know. Did I miss the point he was so offensively trying to make? No, I got it. Protect the 2nd Amendment, even if it takes civil disobedience to do it. The same civil disobedience that helped to bring an end to the Vietnam War. My complaint, here, is on how he went about it. Equating Democrats with slave-holding? Really! Mr. Rullman should drag himself out of the 18th century. The other day I was putting groceries into my car after shopping, and this old white guy passing by said that he liked the American flag that I have prominently displayed on my car. I smiled at him and said thank you, I’m a proud American Democrat. Do you know what he said? He told me I was a waste of life. So you see, by printing the kind of incendiary, violent, half-true and divisive rhetoric that you published for Mr. Rullman, you are contributing to a divisive community, and country. We can be better than this. And while I strongly disagree with the way he presented his case and felt it did more harm than good, I do believe in the protection of the 1st and of the 2nd Amendments to our Constitution. While Mr. Rullman has a right to his opinion, it should be presented in more measured style, tempered by good editorial work. I recall past articles he wrote that were enjoyable. But I won’t risk my sensibilities, or be witness to his coming undone again, by reading future articles by Mr. Rullman. Deborah Hewett

Sisters salutes... Jennie Sharp wrote: On Saturday, September 28, Black Butte School and Sisters High School’s Integrated Environmental Education Program (IEE) partnered with local outdoor gear shop Hike-N-Peaks to host the second annual Community Gear Swap. The event was a great success, raising over $1,300 to support environmental outdoor education in Sisters Country! Community members donated a wide range of outdoor and athletic gear and clothing. Some community members sold items on consignment with 40% going to schools. Shoppers were able to get lots of great deals on bikes, skis, clothing, and more. All leftover donations will be either consigned at Gear Fix in Bend, adding to the fundraising total, or donated to Goodwill. The schools would like to thank first and foremost Sharri Bertagna, the owner of Hike-N-Peaks, for hosting this event for the second year in a row. Sharri’s enthusiasm and hard work really made the event come together — even as teachers and students were just settling into the new school year. Her passion for getting kids equipped for outdoor adventures is part of what made the event so successful. Sharri not only donated her time and energy, but also new, but sun-damaged clothing, and even some of her

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Jennie Sharp, teacher at Black Butte School, and Sharri Bertagna. own gear. Hoodoo Ski Area generously donated a season pass that sold almost instantly at a great price. Sisters Coffee Company donated their classic Black Butte Gold blend that students sold, as well as other hot drinks and treats to warm shoppers up on the chilly Saturday. Shoppers also enjoyed creamers from Laird’s Superfood to flavor their hot drinks. Best of all, the event was powered by a small army of IEE and Black Butte School students, parents, and teachers. Without their help pricing items, selling hot drinks, collecting donations, and cleaning it all up at the end, the event would not have been as successful. The schools would like to thank all who were involved in this wonderful event. Please remember to save your outdoor and athletic equipment for next year’s swap!

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Vicente Rebolledo and Sam May racing together to the finish line at Nike Portland.

Outlaws cross country earns high ranking By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

At mid-season of the cross-country season the Sisters boys team finds itself ranked among the top three squads among 4A schools. They bolstered that standing after a strong showing at the Nike Portland XC meet held at Blue Lake Regional Park near Gresham on Saturday, September 28. Votes in last week’s coaches’ poll placed the Outlaws fourth in the state behind Siuslaw, Marist Catholic and Oregon West rival, Newport. Philomath, also in the Oregon West League is ranked fifth. “Our league is tough and sadly, the way qualification works, only two teams from our league will even run at the state meet,” said Coach Josh Nordell. Which means the Outlaws have their work cut out for them, but they are in good position with a crew of five juniors, one senior and a freshman. The squad split up a bit at the Nike race as John Peckham and Will Thorsett, ranked second and fourth overall for 5,000 meters among 4A runners this season, opted to run in the elite Danner Championship section of the meet, while the rest of the team ran in Division 2. “Splitting up actually worked out great since the two boys got to experience running with some of the best runners in the Northwest at any level, while six others got to work on grouping together,” said Nordell. Peckham and Thorsett ended up in the top 25 percent of the field with times of 16:29 and 16:35 respectively on the crowded, muddy course. The pair were the only runners in the race from

a school division smaller than 5A. “It wasn’t a day for personal records, but it did give the boys a sense of championship-level racing,” said Nordell. Isaiah Galindo of Clovis North HS (California) won the race in 15:19.5. In the Division 2 race the boys accomplished the goal of running closer together, and many succeeded in setting season or personal bests in the process, despite the mud. Ethan Hosang led the charge with a time of 17:17, which placed him 35th among 272 finishers. He was followed by Josh Liddell (17:41), Sam May (17:54), Vicente Rebolledo (17:56), Max Palanuk (18:27) and Kalden Gilbert (20:01). Even without their two top runners, Sisters managed to place 14th among 39 complete teams in the division. “These guys are figuring out what it will take for us to be our best, and are working really well together,” said Nordell. The team will toe the line as one unit on Friday in Drake Park in Bend for the annual Oxford Classic, hosted by Bend High. The race will give the Outlaws a look at some of the 4A schools including Klamath Union, Valley Catholic, and Cottage Grove, as well as the Bend and Redmond schools, among others. “We want to see how well we match up with some of our bigger Central Oregon neighbors,” said Nordell. “The course is a bit slow, but our goal will be to race whoever is around us regardless of classification.” Races begin at 1 p.m. with a junior varsity girls race. Varsity girls race at 2 p.m. followed by varsity boys at 2:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

C L A S S I F I E DC SL A S S I F I E D S Seed to Table seeks $20,000 for grant

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 administer medications and treatments. Wages DOE. NOC/Evening. Assistant (PT) Culinary 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. (FT, PT) Housekeeper Responsible for housekeeping apartment and community, laundry functions, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Wages DOE.

901 Wanted Responsible older woman needs room or RV to rent. No pets. Call 541-280-5962. Furry Friends Foundation is raising money to benefit pets in the Sisters area. Drop off your redeemable bottles and cans in the containers on the side porch at The Nugget Newspaper office at 442 E. Main Ave.

999 Public Notice NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Sisters Planning Commission is holding a public hearing at Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters (mailing address PO Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759) on October 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. regarding the application listed below. All relevant provisions of the City of Sisters Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, the Sisters Development Code and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) will be reviewed for compliance. Please Patrick Davenport contact Community Development Director, at (541) 323-5219 for more information. File #: MOD 19-02; Applicant/Owner: Hayden Homes, LLC Description of Request: Major Modification (Type III) of Village at Cold Springs (VCS) Master Plan and Subdivision (SUB 16-01/MOD 16-03) Conditions of Approval 4(a) and 4(b) to allow for Certificates of Occupancy for single family homes in VCS Phase 6 and Phase 7 ahead of Certificate of Occupancy issuance for required multi-family units on VCS Lot 170 (under construction) and Lot 208 (approved Site Plan). The subject property includes VCS

Phases 5, 6, and 7. Location: Village at Cold Springs Subdivision, Phases 5, 6, and 7, (Approx. 1100 W Rail Way, Sisters, OR 97759). Applicable Criteria: Sisters Development Code (SDC) Chapter 4.1 – Types of Applications and Review Procedures, Chapter 4.5 – Master Planned Developments, and Chapter 4.3 – Land Divisions and Lot Line Adjustments. Questions, concerns and/or written testimony regarding these applications should be directed to Patrick Davenport, Community Development Director, PO Box 39, Sisters, Oregon, 97759. Mr. Davenport can be reached at (541) 323-5219 or pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us. Failure to raise an issue in person, or by letter or email before or during the hearing, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, may preclude an appeal based on that issue with the State Land Use Board of Appeals. All evidence relied upon by the hearings body to make this decision is in the public record and is available for public review. Copies of this evidence can be obtained at a reasonable cost from the City. A copy of the City’s staff report shall be available for review upon request at no cost at least seven before the hearing. days Testimony may be provided in writing to the staff member listed above prior to or during the public hearing, and anyone wishing to testify will be given the opportunity to speak on this application during the public hearing. All relevant testimony will be considered. TTY services are available at the Sisters City Hall; the City needs at least seven days’ notice to accommodate this request. Please contact Kerry Prosser, City Recorder, at (541) 323-5213 to arrange. The Sisters City Hall building is a fully handicapped-accessible facility. PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE On 10/16/2019 at 1 p.m., the entire contents of units #C-16, Con-7, A-37, A-69, Con-5, belonging to Geoffrey Fetrow, Leslie Kuper, Harold Merickel, William Simeral, and Jill Pauluf, will be sold to the highest bidder. The high bidder(s) must remove the contents within 3 days. Sale takes place at Sisters Rental, 506 N. Pine St., Sisters, OR. 541-549-9631 Construction Contractors' LICENSING – Information for the Public – Oregon law requires those who work for compensation (except bona fide employees) in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed with Oregon CCB. (There are several exemptions.) An active license means the contractor is bonded and insured. Visit www.oregon.gov/CCB

An anonymous donor has stepped forward to assist Seed to Table (S2T) in raising funds for the continued support of Seed to Table’s expanded education program. In 2018 the donor challenged the community to raise $15,000. This year, after seeing the success and demand for farm-to-school programming, the donor has offered to challenge the community to raise $20,000. After meeting the 2018 challenge, Seed to Table was able to hire an education coordinator in June of this year. The addition of the education coordinator has been a “huge boost” for the organization, according to Executive Director Audrey Tehan. Since its inception in 2013, Seed to Table has grown to educate nearly 1,500 students throughout Central Oregon each year. In addition, S2T feeds an average of 200 families each week during the growing season through food banks, schools and community. Over the past few years, Tehan reports the organization is constantly receiving requests from adults and students for increased educational services and fresh foods. “We have been thrilled to support our community’s growing desire for fresh foods and hands-on education,” said Tehan.

In addition to expanding current programming, the addition of an education coordinator has helped S2T replace an important nutrition and science program that had been provided at the Sisters Elementary School through an AmeriCorps program. Because the two-year program ended in 2018, S2T’s education coordinator stepped in to fill the gap, according to Tehan. “This really important program is now up and running and I would hate for that all to just to end,” said Tehan. According to Sisters School Superintendent Curt Scholl, “Seed to Table programming is a critical factor in our schools having some of the top science scores in the state.” The funds S2T received to support its education programs have gone further than expected. Programming that staff hopes to expand and improve include the Fresh

Food Farmacy, K-12 education programs, free summer on the farm for kids and the Warm Springs Seed to Table pilot program. S2T’s Fresh Food Farmacy program featured in last week’s Nugget has been instrumental in helping adults and families live healthier lives. This summer S2T provided the community with free kids’ programming each Tuesday morning. The Warm Springs program is critical to expanding S2T’s nutrition education reach beyond Sisters. “Our team is strong and dedicated and we greatly appreciate the community support!” said Tehan. Seed to Table has until November 1 to raise the matching funds. Donations can be mailed to Seed to Table Oregon, P.O. Box 1812, Sisters, OR 97759. For more information on contributing to the meet the challenge grant, visit www. seedtotableoregon.org.

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Sisters Country birds

WILKINS: Author’s debut novel earned critical acclaim

By Douglas Beall Correspondent

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than a hundred dollars, and he owes back-taxes on what remains of the land his parents owned, as well as money for the surgeries that couldn’t save his mother’s life. In short, the American Dream has failed him.” Wilkins knew that in order to get out of his early circumstances, he had to pursue a “practical job.” So, he attended college at Gonzaga University and majored in computer engineering. “I wasn’t super passionate about engineering, but I got my degree and had an internship for a summer in Seattle and it was a cool experience to live in the big city,” he said. He then went back to college for a year and landed in a creative writing class. That is what sparked his interest in fiction-writing, and writing in general. Wilkins spent two years teaching ninth-grade pre-algebra in the Mississippi Delta with Teach For America. He then went on to earn his MFA in creative writing from the University of Idaho, where he worked with the poet Robert Wrigley. Aside from being a novelist today, Wilkins teaches writing and runs the creative writing department at Linfield College. Wilkins is currently on sabbatical for a year, teaching in upstate New York. His family moved there for the year for his teaching fellowship at St. Lawrence University. “I teach a course on rural American literature. I think rural America is really where the crux of the American Dream is, and those places are constantly overlooked and so it is another way for people to look at it,” he said. Throughout his life, Wilkins was struggling with a

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Author Joe Wilkins is among the featured writers at the Sisters Festival of Books. way to understand the world because he grew up in such a small town and lived a poverty-ridden life. “Engineering offered me a mathematical and practical way to understand the world, but I was still after that story — how to make sense of the world using language,” Wilkins said. “We see glimpses of stories in everyday life that could have more to them. Everything we see invites a story, and that is what I like about fiction, is you can expand on that story,” he said. Wilkins’ “Fall Back Down When I Die” is a fictional story, taking place in the town in which he grew up. It reflects characters that were similar to those he grew up with, including a ranch hand who is similar to himself working on a ranch trying to make ends meet and an overworked school teacher, similar to his own mother. There is also a character who has committed an act of violence and is on the run. “That character is forced to reckon with what he has done and what will come to be after his actions, that is a huge part of how the story moves,” Wilkins said. The writing of this novel helped Wilkins to understand the place that he grew up and the characters that existed around him his whole life.

“I think reading and writing enlarges us and forces us to reckon with the fact of our actions and treat our surrounding world more carefully,” he said.

The rattle of the belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is heard up and down our rivers, streams and ponds throughout Oregon. Kingfishers spend most of the year alone until they pair up during the breeding season. Males establish territories, which usually conform to the shape of the stream or shoreline. They are monogamous within each breeding season but form new pairs each year. The male feeds the female until her choice is made and nest-building begins. Belted kingfisher nests are built by both parents in

the banks of rivers, where they dig burrows 3-6 feet into the bank. The 5-8 white glossy eggs are laid in the burrow and are incubated for 22-24 days, and the nestlings do not leave the nest for another 30 days. Small fish, crustaceans, insects, berries, and small mammals make up most of their diet. Often hovering or diving from a branch or telephone line, the kingfisher is an excellent hunter. Their only real predators are hawks and to avoid them, they will dive under water. A group of kingfishers is known as a “crown” or a “rattle.” Visit www.abirdsingsbe causeithasasong.com.

I think reading and writing enlarges us and forces us to reckon with the fact of our actions and treat our surrounding world more carefully. — Joe Wilkins Wilkins and his family travel to Sisters quite often to go camping, and enjoy coming over this way. “One personal connection with Sisters area and the novel, is one of the trips camping up at the Metolius when I was looking over the final pages for the novel,” he said. Sisters Festival of Books is a three-day 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. For information and tickets visit https://www.sistersfob.com.

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offering of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, and Jeri Buckmann has coordinated the event for 20 years. The event originated as a way of extending the shopping season into the fall, conceived by a group of retailers on Hood Avenue. The event started with just a few vendors but quickly grew to fill the streets. The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce became the event organizer. Buckmann notes that the faire itself has become a community of some 185 vendors that rendezvous in Central Oregon year after year, coming from all over Oregon, and also from Washington, Idaho, Montana, California and even further afield. “At least 40 percent of these vendors have been coming for the 20 years I’ve been doing it,” Buckmann said. Sticking to the juried format requiring that their wares be maker-made is challenging — but it’s worth it. “The quality of these artists is second to none,” said Judy Trego, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. That’s what keeps patrons coming back — also year after year. “People want that unique piece,” Trego said. The Harvest Faire is held across several blocks of Main Avenue in Sisters,

around Fir Street Park, where local musicians entertain. Demonstrations of glassblowing, textile-making, metal arts and more lend an educational aspect to the faire. A celebration of the season, a celebration of handcrafted excellence in a plastic world, a celebration of the community of Sisters — the Sisters Harvest Faire has

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music and language. He studied Spanish in Spain, spent summers in Morocco, and eventually moved to Japan to teach English. He carried his music and his fiddle with him always, picking up elements of flamenco, jazz manouche and swing. In 2010, Joe immigrated to Argentina, and, looking to make friends and build a scene, he began teaching bluegrass. Nine years later, Che Apalache, led by Troop, features three powerhouse Latin American musicians. Famed banjo player and cross-genre trailblazer Béla Fleck was so taken with the band that he signed on to produce their new album, “Rearrange My Heart,” released August 9, 2019 on Free Dirt Records. “I love to work with music that intrigues, excites and inspires me,” Fleck explained, “and that describes Che Apalache to a T! We first met at my Blue Ridge Banjo Camp last year. They had come from Buenos Aires and asked to play for me. I was blown away and they blew away the crowd a few days later. It’s been a blast to get to know them in the creative environment; together we’ve come up with what I believe is a truly striking album. I hope you’ll enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed producing.” Che Apalache is a success story, but Troop hasn’t returned to the States after more than a decade abroad to comfort listeners. He’s here to challenge the narrative, to speak directly on what American policies and perspectives are doing to the world. “We’re trying to take our message to the people who most need to hear it,” Troop said. “We want to have respectful dialogue with people that aren’t coming from the same place we are, and we want to challenge their way of thinking.”

Opening with a traditional greeting in the Uruguayan murga style before segueing into the song “María,” which has touches of candombe, flamenco and Spanish Sephardic Jewish music, Che Apalache’s global sensibilities are clear. The heart of the album, though, lies with the powerful song “The Dreamer,” written about Troop’s friend Moises Serrano. A queer North Carolinian immigrant from Mexico and a DACA recipient, Serrano was raised in the same region as Troop. “The Dreamer” states Che Apalache’s mission: subvert the narrative from within. “We’re reeling people in with music they understand,” Troop said, “but then we give them a twist. This is all intentional, I’ve had years living outside this country to think about how to do this.” The power of the subversion lies in how well Troop understands Appalachian and Southern audiences, and also in an honest love for the music. The band spent years perfecting Stanley Brothersstyle harmonies, trying to get the sound just right. They then married that sound with brutally honest lyrics lamenting Trump’s rhetoric for “The Wall.” This level of subversion brings its own risks, though. They report that they sang

the song at a famous Virginia fiddler ’s convention the same day that Nazis marched in the streets of nearby Charlottesville, and had to drop everything and run for safety when an enraged audience member stormed the backstage to attack them. Che Apalache was formed to enjoy music, to honor it, and to bridge the gap between North and South America, creating a vision of a truly “American” music. Through the controversy and the political fire that fuels Che Apalache’s music, Troop hasn’t lost sight of what first inspired him, the first moment he fell in love with the music. At just 14 years old, in a small diner in Boone, North Carolina, he heard a humble man playing with his friends and family. That man was Doc Watson. For Troop and Che Apalache to come full circle and to create a new album with another legend of bluegrass, Béla Fleck — that’s the American dream that Che Apalache embodies. SFF Presents at The Belfry and artist information can be found on the SFF website. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7. on October 11. The Belfry is located in downtown Sisters at 302 E. Main Ave. For more information email info@ sistersfolkfestival.org or call 541-549-4979.

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Oregon Fire Chiefs remind residents that they need to call their local fire district to ensure the district is allowing burning at this time, that it is a burn day and to obtain any necessary permits. “Even though we are entering burn season in many areas, some areas may be too dry for outdoor burning. In districts where burning is open, weather conditions such as high winds or warm fall weather can make outdoor burning unsafe. Checking in with your local fire district is important,” explained Harry Ward, president of COFCA. “Residents who are in areas where outdoor burning is allowed will still be required to follow local agency regulations and

closely monitor their piles to prevent spread to other combustibles,” added Ward. For residents who are uncomfortable burning or are not in areas where outdoor burning is allowed, the fall FireFree events will be available to residents. Watch www.firefree.org for the dates of these events in October and November.

Even though we are entering burn season in many areas, some areas may be too dry for outdoor burning. — Harry Ward Central Oregon Fire Chiefs federal partners (U.S. Forest Service & Bureau of Land Management) are performing prescribed burns throughout the region.

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SOUTH MEADOW #8 One-third ownership! Enjoy an open floor plan with views of pine trees from the living room, featuring stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, kitchen and dining room. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, master on ground floor, offering a private retreat for guests or a place for kids to hang out. Huge windows provide abundant natural light. Loft for additional sleeping area. Wood detail throughout gives off the classic BBR feel. Black Butte Ranch amenities include restaurants, golf courses, spa, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, hiking and biking trails, and more! $185,500. MLS#201909261

CAMP SHERMAN Single-level, rustic mountain retreat! 3 beds, hobby room, 2.5 baths, 1,955 sq.ft. & attached oversized dbl garage. Greatroom, vaulted open beam ceiling, knotty pine paneling, oak hardwood floors, river-rock hearth w/Lopi wood stove. Kitchen has antique wood cookstove/oven, ample counter space & eating bar. Large dining room w/access to rear deck. Master bedroom has updated bathroom, walk-in closet & access to rear deck. One bedroom could be home office/ den. Large homesite, ample driveway, extra parking, mature trees, fenced backyard, Black Butte view & landscaping w/sprinklers. Shed for garden tools/firewood. Ntl Forest nearby w/ hiking trails, cross-country skiing & mountainbiking. Common area includes tennis courts, pool & meadow along Lake Creek. $449,500. MLS#201909296

CLASSIC HIGH MEADOW HOME Mountain views from this single-level, 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on 1 acre in Sisters premier neighborhood. Hardwood floors, a wall of windows and a wood-burning fireplace grace the greatroom. New GE Profile appliances & lighting upgrade the kitchen. Newly tiled walk-in master shower. Fresh paint and new carpeting throughout. Home office, family room and large pantry included in the 2,840 sq. ft. Oversized double garage with abundant storage. The 4th bedroom and 3rd bath can be “locked off” for that man-cave or sheshed.$674,900. MLS#201902939

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

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 on all sides of the home. $1,650,000. MLS#201905530

GOLF HOME 245 Located on the 14th fairway of the Big Meadow Golf Course. Open greatroom floor plan with fireplace, hardwood floors, large master suite, loft and single-car garage. Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,242± sq. ft. Large rear deck overlooks the golf course. Home is in a vacation rental program and can be rented when the owners are not using it. $539,500. MLS#201811380

YOU BELONG HERE 2.5-acre parcels with community water, power and phone available. All lots offer you treed privacy and easy paved-road access. Be one of the first buyers in to claim a mountain view. Just minutes to Sisters. Priced $196,000 to $247,500. Call listing office for MLS#.

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343 W. ADAMS AVE. Development opportunity for new construction. 120’ x 114’. Good location in NW portion of Sisters. Located in area with mix of professional, service, and medical. $289,000. MLS#201903440

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEW Beautiful mountain view acreage located in the secluded Lower Bridge Basin near the Deschutes River. Views of all mountains from Mt. Jefferson to Brokentop. There is a very private elevated building site in the NE corner of the lot with huge mountain views and southern exposure. Lower Bridge Estates offers paved streets, electric power and phone. The lot is approved for a standard septic system. There is abundant BLM land in the area and the nearby Deschutes River corridor is great for hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. $229,000 MLS#201702313

735 SW SILVER LAKE BLVD. This townhome is ideally located in The Bluffs at River Bend. Close to the Old Mill Shops, theater, restaurants, river trails and downtown Bend. Cascade mountain views. Home is in immaculate condition and master bedroom is on the main level with large master bath and extensive tile. Greatroom with gas fireplace and open to kitchen. Two upstairs bedrooms plus 40 ACRES – 17672 WILT ROAD office/den and private deck. Landscaping and Private, yet close in, less than 10± miles from exterior maintenance is covered by the HOA. downtown Sisters. Forty acres with elevated MLS#201908540. $649,000. 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 14829 DOUBLETREE The desirable community of Tollgate in Sisters has one of the best lots available for purchase. Fantastic cul de sac, well-maintained homes, and perfect pie shape with common area to the front and rear, and one lot away from USFS. This opportunity is enhanced by owner will carry financing terms! Imagine beautiful ponderosa pines, short bikeride trail to town or schools (off the highway!) and homeowner amenities like pool, pickle ball, walking paths. Level topography and easy to build. $169,000. MLS#201908160

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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7515 SE GENTIAN WAY, PRINEVILLE Views of the water from every nook and cranny on this 76-acre hillside property. The graveled driveway leads you up to a cozy campsite with a trailer, outdoor shower, deck and fire pit. There is a cased well (no pump or power at this time). Power is in the road. Standard septic approval in 2004. Terrain varies with some beautiful sandy, level areas to a small canyon with animal trails. Gated driveway. Zoning allows for 5-acre homesites. One-quarter mile to the boat dock for year-round recreation. Borders public lands to the east. Owners will carry a contract. Broker owned. MLS#201907560. $229,000. BEAUTIFUL TREED LOT IN METOLIUS MEADOWS! This .42± acre lot with mature ponderosa pines borders open space/common area overlooking Lake Creek Basin to the north and Black Butte to the south. Paved road and underground utilities. Ownership includes common area privileges, tennis courts, pool and more. Close to National Forest and Metolius River. This is a great lot to build your vacation getaway cabin.$249,500. MLS#201900507

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