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The Nugget Vol. XLII No. 46

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Schools focus on honor for veterans By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

On the Friday before the holiday weekend, veterans were honored at an assembly presented by Sisters Elementary School (SES). The respectful, educational, and emotionally moving assembly was professional in its presentation and sincere in its gratitude. “I’ve never been more honored as a veteran than here,” David Vaux said of Sisters. He moved here a little over a year ago, shortly before the SES Veterans Assembly of that year. He enjoyed it greatly. “And then I spent three hours crying,” he said. SES Principal Joan Warburg thanked service members for giving of their lives and time. “We don’t take that lightly,” she said. Then the school’s music teacher, Sara Miller, took the stage, leading students, veterans, and others in the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the “Star Spangled Banner.”

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Smoldering burn piles ignite small fire By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

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Sisters Elementary School staff and students welcomed veterans for a special celebration on November 8. A slideshow celebrated veterans who are related to SES students, with photos submitted by families. Andres Nieto, Andy Levesque, William Dixon III, Brian Hale, Reese Miller and many others: each service

member’s photo was shown, along with information about their service and which students they were related to. Kids sang, “We are proud of our veterans — proud of you all. You are patriots and heroes who answered the

call.” As they sang, “Thank you, thank you,” fourth-grade leadership students turned and sang to the seated veterans, and also used the sign language for “thanks.” See VETERANS on page 28

A neighbor in the Crossroads subdivision a few miles west of Sisters noticed smoke rising from debris near a house on Graham Court last Sunday morning. As the fire began to consume a fence, he reported the fire to Tim Craig, deputy chief of Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District. Two fire trucks and a smaller emergency vehicle could be seen at the site, along with at least four personnel. They subdued the fire with apparent ease. “In this case I wasn’t worried about evacuating the neighborhood or anything; there wasn’t a wind up — but that’s not to say a small fire can’t take out one or two houses,” said Craig. See FIRE on page 30

Sisters Fire crew travels Two Outlaws are state champions across the pond By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD EMT firefighters Pat Burke and Damon Frutos just returned from an exchange program with Hampshire County Fire and Rescue in southern England. Hampshire County is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. This urban landscape and area were new for Burke and Frutos because they were both trained and work in rural environments. Burke, engineer medic with SCSRFPD, went on the exchange for the experience and to learn more about rescue and firefighting. The

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exchange program started in 2015 as a way to share cross-organizational knowledge. The exchange with the two departments started with a conversation between the Hampshire Fire Chief and Station Manager David Hodge and Sisters Fire Chief Roger Johnson at a conference in Portland five years ago. They found the conversations they were having about the different types of firefighting in different areas to be very beneficial. They thought it would be interesting to actually have the two sets of fire lines do an exchange. The program is in its See EXCHANGE on page 22

The OSAA Cross Country State Championships turned out to be historic for Sisters High School runners Ella Thorsett and John Peckham — and for the boys’ team. Before the day was done the Outlaws had two individual champions and a second-place team trophy for the boys team. No Outlaws runner had ever claimed the individual title in cross-country, but freshman Ella Thorsett changed that with a recordPHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG breaking run in a blistering Ella Thorsett turned in a blistering time to earn the Outlaws first individual time of 17:43. state title in cross country. About an hour later, John Peckham became the second could happen that we end up Peckham entered the meet Outlaw to complete the feat. with two individual champi- as the favorite, but Thorsett’s “Amazing,” said Coach ons, but the way they did it Josh Nordell. “We knew it was truly amazing.” See CHAMPS on page 20

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Sisters Naturalist............... 6 Announcements................12 At Your Service.............15-19 Classifieds..................26-28 Meetings ........................... 3 Your Story Matters ........... 10 Entertainment ..................13 Crossword ....................... 25 Real Estate .................29-32

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Sign of the times By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

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: Is it possible that the whistleblower is not one person but multiple people such as a co-op? Why is the media, both sides, mandating non-disclosure of the whistleblower’s name? Why does Congress, again both sides, refuse to put out his name? Is the anonymity of the op-ed writer also known, but again nondisclosure mandated? Is the op-ed writer also the whistleblower? We as Americans don’t know the answer to any of these questions, but Congress and the media do. But I’ll bet if we did know, we’d unite in wanting to know what is going on. I hate it when they say “The Americans need to know” and then we get this BS. Congress needs to lead this country by example; right now their example is childish and divisive. Americans need to know the truth, we’ll get that when the partisan bickering stops and is replaced with compromise and common sense. We as Americans need to “be what happens” rather than waiting to see what happens! Let your representatives know what you expect from them. Terry Coultas

To the Editor: The Halloween Parade for the kiddos and parents in Sisters is an annual event that has grown from 10 elementary-age kids in 1982 to 275-300 today. This does not include the 100plus parents, many of whom dress up to walk with their children. Each family brings canned goods that Rotary collects and then transports to the Kiwanis Food Bank. The Sisters Library, under the leadership of Peg Bermel, initiated this event in 1982 and Rotary Club of Sisters took over management and sponsorship in 2008 requiring some 20 volunteers to organize and supervise. The most recent event was held on a spectacular Indian Summer afternoon. More than 60 retailers, most in costume, took part handing out a cornucopia of fresh and packaged treats to the eager children. It was disappointing that The Nugget provided such little coverage of this important community event. The colorful festivities showcased one of the many joys and benefits of living in Sisters Country. We hope that next year’s Parade will be more prominently mentioned. Steve Auerbach President Rotary Club of Sisters

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An ad campaign designed to get locals thinking about east-west connectivity in Bend and encourage participation in a transportation survey has run afoul of cancel culture. The billboard that loomed over the intersection of 9th and Wilson depicted a covered wagon trekking across the high desert, with the tagline: “Traveling East to West still tough?” and a link to the survey. Because some folks complained the billboard was culturally and historically insensitive, the City of Bend scrambled to replace it. Sign of the times. Central Oregon Daily News reported that, “City Manager Eric King acknowledged Tuesday night (alluding) to the western expansion and colonization was a misstep. “‘There were (sic) displacement of native peoples and that is real; and that is a mistake on our part to sort of acknowledge that,’ King said. ‘So, we are taking that image down.’” That’s a lot of cultural freight for one covered wagon to haul. The ever-tightening purity spirals that come with this kind of performative “wokeness” make it difficult to push back. One cannot plead benign intent — intent is irrelevant. If I am offended, you have clearly given offense and the only remedy is to reverse the offending act. Questioning the validity of my interpretation or the suggestion there might be other valid interpretations is itself offensive. Your inability to grasp that a statement is insensitive is prima facie evidence of your insensitivity. Resistance is futile. When the offended are aroused, there is no opportunity for dialogue; it’s acquiesce or face the wrath of the mob. And sometimes even the most lugubrious apology or craven climbdown won’t save you. We have stepped through a looking glass, tumbled down a rabbit hole and landed in a wonderland where the Queen of Hearts constantly shrieks, “Off with their heads!”

Former President Barack Obama recently offered some wise words regarding performative wokeness: “I do get a sense sometimes now among certain young people, and this is accelerated by social media, that the way of me making change is to be as judgmental as possible about other people and that’s enough. “Like if I tweet or hashtag about how you didn’t do something right, or used the wrong verb, then I can sit back and feel pretty good about myself because: ‘Man, did you see how woke I was? I called you out.’” He’s right, of course, but he’s speaking in his patented calm, measured tones in the midst of a howling hurricane. At the risk of a dangerous insensitivity, one might question whether those who engage in these paroxysms of performative wokeness and feed a voracious cancel culture are really interested in change at all. One of the citizens who took issue at the billboard told the Bend City Council: “History matters ... When we tell a history that is incomplete, we are lying to ourselves and we are asking others to believe our lies. And it’s not City Council, it’s not our City Manager, it’s not one individual, it’s all of us.” We’ll set aside the question as to how it might be possible to tell a complete history on a billboard and acknowledge that, yes, history matters. It would be wonderful if our society actually wanted to explore our history in all its glorious complexity and contradiction. The history of America’s westward expansion — like frontier history across the globe — is a tale of epic heroism and fortitude AND a tale of duplicity, displacement and tragedy. This silly incident in Bend moves no one any closer to engaging with that fraught history. Quite the opposite: The fallout from this sort of episode makes people and institutions shy away from even alluding to historical themes for fear of inadvertently giving offense and finding one’s head on the Queen of Hearts’ chopping block.

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Climate change talk on tap at The Belfry E a r t h ’s c l i m a t e h a s changed in the past, and it will continue to change in the future. Some of these changes occurred slowly over long periods of time, but other changes happened over relatively short periods of time with catastrophic consequences. What can these periods of catastrophic change tell us about current climate changes and about the ability

of Earth systems to adapt? “Climate Change: A Geologic Perspective” will be the topic when Dr. Daniele McKay speaks at The Belfry on Tuesday, November 19 for the third lecture in the 20192020 Frontiers in Science series. A geologic perspective is one of scale with enormous explanatory power. See SCIENCE TALK on page 30 PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD

Community focuses on wellness By Sue Stafford Correspondent

When you hear the term “healthcare” what comes to mind? Does the term mean services provided by doctors and dentists, medical response by the fire department, air ambulance service, hospitals, urgent care, mobile medical vans, mental-health services, substance abuse treatment, support groups, or perhaps some other service or provider? For the group that gathered in Sisters last week to discuss improving local healthcare options, the concept grew over the course of three hours to a point where

the focus became the wellness — or well-being — of the community on all fronts. Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) convened a meeting and brought in Denise Bacon, field coordinator for the Ford Family Foundation, to lead a discussion on the healthcare challenges in Sisters. Bacon is also a city councilor in Newberg and leader of a successful healthcare initiative in her city. The Sisters Horizons Vision Project identified the desire for an urgent-care facility in Sisters. The AFSC board decided to investigate the possibility for such See WELLNESS on page 24

Heartwarmers President Mary Tomjack presented Bob Grooney with a handmade blanket in honor of his service.

Honoring veteran Bob Grooney By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Bob and Claudia Grooney were enjoying a quiet afternoon at home last Saturday, November 9, when about 15 people trooped into their house with a special gift. The 90-year-old Grooney is healing from a leg fracture that occurred in September. The Heartwarmers, who make cut-and-tie fleece blankets to be given to those who may need a little comfort and support, received a donation of fleece from the Assistance League of Bend. Among a variety of patterns was some red, white, and blue fleece with all things Marine on it. They whipped up a blanket using the fabric and then

knew they had to find a Marine to receive the blanket. A chance encounter at Bi-Mart between local Navy veteran Earl Schroeder and Heartwarmer volunteer Lori Chase led to Grooney’s front door. Schroeder knew Grooney was a Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II. He also knew Grooney was recuperating from having broken his leg. And he knew that November 10 marked the 244th birthday of the Marine Corps, a date remembered every year by all Marines. Arrangements were made for Schroeder and several other local veterans to join with representatives of Heartwarmers and members of Grooney’s family to

surprise him with the special blanket, right before the Marine Corps birthday on the 10th and Veterans Day on November 11. Grooney joined the Marines at age 15 in 1944 and trained in San Diego before being sent to Maui as a private in the 4th Marine Division. He came ashore on Iwo Jima the second day of that famous battle in which 7,000 Marines were killed. He was there for 26 days until the battle ended. Grooney returned to Maui before coming back to Camp Pendleton and eventual discharge. After eight months working for Warner Brothers as a standby driver for the See GROONEY on page 14

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-549-8737 or Friends of the Sisters Library Board 541-549-1527. of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., ages welcome. 541-771-2211. 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Let’s Talk, Sisters 3rd Mon., 5:45 p.m., Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., Paulina Springs Books. 541-815-2088 noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Citizens4Community.com/events Church. 541-548-0440. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver are held quarterly; please call for details. Support Group 1st Tuesday, noon, 541-388-9013. Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. For Saturday meeting dates and to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation location, email: steelefly@msn.com. District. 541-549-2091. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. Council on Aging of Central Oregon Sisters Area Photography Club Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Community Church. 541-480-1843. community room. 541-549-6157.

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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. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in Sisters. 541-771-3258. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-923-1632. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193.

Sisters 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.

Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870.

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Sisters Parent Teacher Community 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Saloon. 541-480-5994.

Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203.

Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., The Lodge. 541-668-6599.

Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX office. 541-549-4133.

Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645.

Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.

Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1 p.m. Suttle Tea. 503-819-1723.

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 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022.

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

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Volleyball places fourth at state

Prichard is National Merit Semi-Finalist

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters High School (SHS) senior Toma Prichard has been named a National Merit SemiFinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC), in conjunction with the College Board. Prichard is among approximately 160 Oregon students to earn this distinction based on his Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) scores from last year. Prichard’s scores on the PSAT rank him within the top 1 percent of over 1.5 million juniors who took the PSAT in 2018. His score on the SAT will help to determine whether he is named a National Merit Scholar, which beyond being a great honor, may also earn him academic scholarships from colleges and universities. When asked what the award meant to him, Prichard humbly responded, “It’s a nice honor.” Though not certain of where he will go to college or what he will study, Prichard’s interests include mathematics and statistics as well as languages. He is fluent in Japanese and English, and has studied Spanish. He is working on learning Korean on his own time. Prichard moved to Sisters from Japan mid-way through his sophomore year of high school to live with his grandparents Diana and Jim Prichard in order to have an American educational experience. His parents, Caleb and Asami, live and work in Okayama, Japan. Caleb Prichard is a member of the first graduating class from the new Sisters High School in 1993. According to his grandmother Diana, a retired SHS

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Toma Prichard is a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist.

math teacher, Toma has been remarkable in adjusting to not just a different culture, but an entirely different school system and living environment. “He’s a city boy now living out at our home in the forest,” she said. “He’s proven to be very adaptable, which will serve him well in his future.” Toma is undecided about his next steps after graduation since he has the option of staying in the U.S. or returning to Japan. He is taking some courses at Central Oregon Community College, including Shakespeare and Cultural Communications, through the Expanded Options program. NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher-education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

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Banks, and the teams battled for the fourth-place spot. The Lady Outlaws came out strong with big attacks, but after their tough fiveset match against Hidden Valley, they found it hard to get into an offensive rhythm. While the first set was close, it wasn’t enough to get the win, and the Outlaws fell 20-25. Sisters regrouped in the second set and jumped to a quick 7-1 lead, never looked back, and crushed Banks 25-13. In the third set, Banks edged the Outlaws and won by three, but Sisters came back with another big win with a score of 25-13 in the fourth set, and again the match went to a fifth set. In the final set, the Outlaws dominated from start to finish. Once again, Addy Myhre stepped up big from the service line and served five straight to give Sisters the win. On the second day of the tourney, Coach Rory Rush said, “I am so proud of the girls for being able to refocus and rally themselves for today’s games. Yesterday was a tough loss for us. We have worked incredibly hard this year, and while this weekend we had some uncharacteristic mistakes, we never gave up and battled for every win. This weekend was a total team win, with everyone stepping up at different times in each match. It was great to end the season on a win!”

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The Lady Outlaws pulled it together after a tough firstround loss against Philomath, and won their next two matches for a fourth-place finish in state playoffs. The state tournament was held on Friday and Saturday, November 8-9 in Forest Grove. Valley Catholic took first place honors, Sweet Home was runner-up and Philomath took third. Sisters faced Philomath in their first match of the tourney on Friday morning. The Lady Outlaws had defeated Philomath in five sets in the last round of league play, so the Warriors came ready to battle. The Outlaws went down 0-5 in the first set and never recovered. The Warriors passed well, blocked well, and were aggressive at the net. All the sets were back-and-forth, but Sisters was never able to put together any rallies and push ahead. The Outlaws fell 20-25, 23-25, 25-22 and 22-25. Greta Davis led the Outlaws with 23 kills and four blocks, followed by Sophie Silva who put down 15 kills. Natalie Sitz and Sam Silva recorded five kills, and Addy Myhre added four. The loss sent the Lady Outlaws into the consolation bracket where they won both their matches. Sisters faced Hidden

Valley and came out on top in five-sets with scores of 20-25, 25-14, 25-17, 23-25 and 15-9. The Outlaws just couldn’t put it all together at the start of the match and lost the first set by five. In the second set, Davis had to leave the court due to an ankle injury, and Bailey Knirk stepped up to play middle. Bailey had a quick overpass put-back and a crucial block. Maddie Pollard went in to serve for Knirk and served up an ace on her first attempt. Sisters got easy victories in the second and third set, but then lost by two in the fourth to push the match to a fifth set. In the fifth, the Outlaws found themselves down by five before the tides turned. Addy Myhre headed to the service line and served the next four points before the Mustangs got the side-out and brought Sisters to within one at 8-9. The Outlaws got the sideout and the score was deadlocked. Sam Silva went back to serve and served the final six points. At game point, Sitz hit the ball down the line with no defender in sight to finish the match. Sophie Silva had 11 kills and five blocks, and Davis, who was able to return and play, put down 10 kills and four blocks. Sam Silva tallied eight kills and had two blocks, and Addy Myhre added seven kills. In Sisters’ final match of the tournament they faced

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Football program names all-league selections By Rongi Yost Correspondent

Sisters’ 2019 Outlaws football squad outperformed their 2-5 record, and the numerous all-league selections indicate the respect they earned from the teams they faced. The scoring defense tied for 10th in the state and the offense showed flashes of explosiveness and grit. Faced with a third change of an offensive system in four years, the Outlaws football team — and especially quarterback Taylor Fendall — often found themselves learning on the fly. Three players — Hunter Spor, Ethan Martin, and Garrett Kersavage — earned firstteam all-league recognition. Spor (junior) was a firstteam running back pick, and in addition earned second-team honors as linebacker. Hunter was an anchor on defense for the Outlaws, as well as a sledgehammer on offense. He consistently made plays on both sides of the ball. Martin (senior) earned first-team linebacker, and also as second-team running back. Ethan really showcased his ability and athleticism as he led the team in sacks, and was second in tackles for loss from the linebacker position. He was also a vital part of the

Outlaws’ run game. Kersavage (senior) earned first-team defensive back, and honorable mention wide receiver. Garrett always covered the opponent’s best receiver, and led the team in interceptions and passes defensed. He had a knack for the big play and was a consistent blocker downfield in the run game from his receiver position. Seniors Taylor Fendall, Damien King, Anthony Randolph, and junior Hayden Sharp were all second-team picks on offense. Fendall was named secondteam quarterback and was a coach on the field as often the read option play came down to his making a split-second decision. Taylor led the team in rushing and was a leader on the field with his toughness and positive attitude. King was a second-team offensive guard, and a secondteam defensive end. Anthony was the heart and soul of the defensive team with his energy, attitude, relentless will, and his incredible durability. He led the team in tackles for loss and was second with sacks, as well as being a key blocker on perimeter runs. Sharp was honored as a kicker. Hayden’s season was cut short due to injury, and yet

his leg strength, top speed and athleticism earned him second-team recognition in just half the games played. Gator Haken (senior) was a second-team defensive back, and also earned honorable mention running back. Gator was a consistent tackler and played with a tremendous feel for the game at both defensive back and running back. Haken stepped back from the feature back last year and leading rusher to become one of six that ran the ball. He took it in stride and was an ideal teammate, and became a devastating blocker down the stretch. Joe Scholl (senior) earned second-team punter and was also an honorable-mention defensive back. Joe was used in several spots, but mostly occupied blockers for others to make the play, and he stepped in as a legitimate weapon punting the ball. Eli Gurney (senior) earned honorable-mention running back and defensive line. Eli had one of the more impressive ends to the season with several explosive runs and a commitment to do his job on

the defensive line, as well as being one of the more passionate players on the team. Liam Allesio and Garrett Vohs (juniors) were both honorable-mention linebackers. Liam became one of the team’s most aggressive tacklers and is expected to be a leader next year. Garrett was a savvy linebacker that put himself in position to make a play, whether it was a sack, tackle, or interception. Juniors Dillon King, Hudson Jones, and Cameron Wessel all earned honorablemention offensive line. King stepped in at tackle partway through the season and anchored the right side of the line, and was willing to do whatever was asked of him. Jones, a first-year player, was a powerful blocker at both center and at guard. Cameron battled through an injury to lead the offensive line from the center position as a tireless worker and technical player. Junior Nate Weber and sophomore Wyatt Maffey both earned honorable-mention defensive back. Nate showed great hands as he was second

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Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson

How the moth became a butterfly — maybe It is said that millions of years ago the buckeye on Bela Chladek’s nose was a moth. Bela’s not cross-eyed today, and the buckeyes are also still with us. I’ve created this story for students who are looking forward to college and taking the time to look at this Earth in more detail. I’ve met a lot of them in Central Oregon and I hope many of these bright kids are already into higher education. But just in case… This story started in a scientific journal and begins with “Once upon a time…” That was a little worrisome, but did seem appropriate as the “facts” in the story seemed worthy of discussion. The gist of it is that a group of very bright researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History — while using DNA and protein sequences from living insects — came up with the idea of how moths evolved into

butterflies. Apparently, what got it all going was a head-bumping battle between scientists on what was happening millions of years ago in the evolutionary goings-on between moths and bats. It is a fact that today bats use sound to locate moths at night and that moths use sound to avoid bats. People who have studied this agree that moths slowly adapted to bats preying on them and evolved ways to survive. The bats got onto these changes and did their own adapting, which forced the moths to shout, “Hey! Cut that out!” This is where the struggle to understand the change gets thicker than toothpaste. The bats apparently had begun to use different frequencies to find moths. But then new moths came into the picture and responded by jamming the bats’ sonar. They actually sent sound pulses that somehow told the bats they were not where the bats thought they were and told the bats the moths’ tissues are poisonous. To further complicate this fantastic battle for survival, many millions of years ago a group of moths decided to give up flying at night to escape the bats preying on them. They changed their wing structure and began flying in daylight to become today’s butterflies. Wow! Darwin had that one right by the face — adapt or die! The Florida Museum of Natural History study team

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sick and you’ll die.” These new DNA samples taken from all major butterfly families and moths have apparently helped the team from Florida to develop new thoughts regarding evolutionary history. The group’s research demonstrated that moths have developed specialized hearing at least nine different times. It is interesting that Dr. Kawahara considers his work to be a fulfillment of a childhood dream while growing up in Japan and the U.S.A. His passion was to learn more about butterflies and moths. While all this work sheds new light on the evolutionary development of bats, moths and butterflies, Dr. Maia Heikkila, an evolutionary biologist at the University

of Helsinki in Finland said, “The dates derived from DNA and fossils are likely to be revised in the future, and a new story may emerge.” OK guys and gals, now’s the time. Get yourself together and start collecting butterflies and moths from the radiator of your family car or camper. Push your science/biology teachers into taking you into the voyage of DNA research. Contact professors of evolutionary biology in the schools you hope to attend. Get your energy going in the direction you want to go. It would be a supreme honor for me to write a story from your dissertation on YOUR discoveries of how, when and why moths and butterflies appeared on this beautiful old Earth of ours.

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Celebrate community through song By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Do you belt out songs in the shower, your car, or out on the trail? Or do you never sing because your fourth-grade teacher said you couldn’t carry a tune? Maybe you are a very experienced singer and/or musician looking for other voices. Whatever label you have put on yourself, remove it and come to The Belfry on Friday night, November 22, to join in a community sing, where your voice will join with others to create beautiful spirited music. Eight local organizations have collaborated to bring the leaders and musicians of the Portland-based Low Bar Chorale to Sisters to create a celebration of community through song. With financial support from the Ford Family Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, St. Charles Health System, and Sisters Folk Festival, along with organization by Citizens4Community, The Belfry, Age Friendly Sisters Country, and Sisters Park and Recreation District, the evening of stress-free fun, while connecting with others, is for singers and non-singers of all ages and abilities. The free event, which offers two hours of good cheer and singing with gusto, begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Belfry, 302 E. Main Avenue. Start the evening at the Sisters Fourth Friday Art Stroll and then move on to The Belfry. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., an hour before singing begins, there will be food and drink options available for purchase. Complimentary snacks and water will also be provided. The music for the evening

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Portland-based Low Bar Chorale is coming to Sisters to lead a community singing event November 22. will include pop, rock, and alt indie songs from the mid70s to today. The organizers choose songs with great harmonies, and the occasional fist-pumping power ballad. No ability to read music is needed as songs are learned “by ear.” The Low Bar Chorale was created in March 2016 by Portland’s Kate Sokoloff and Ben Landsverk and is backed by a band of professional touring musicians who play with Blind Pilot, Brandi Carlisle, Pink Martini, and other well-known groups. Landsverk, the Chorale’s music director and arranger, began a life filled with music as a child. As an undergraduate at Yale University he directed the Whiffenpoofs, one of the oldest and most well-known collegiate a cappella groups. After college, he got his start as a conductor at Wilson High School in Portland. He also produces music in the band Wonderly, scoring for films and creating songs for podcasts like The New York Times’ The Daily. Sokoloff, a brand strategist, is the Chorale’s creative director and marketing manager. She also founded

Live Wire, a show which currently airs on OPB. She grew up singing folk songs with her family, performing in school choirs, and in several musicals. The motto for Low Bar Chorale is “We’re just OK,” reflecting its no-audition, no-commitment approach to singing with a group. With each session backed by professional musicians, the Chorale sounds much better than “just OK.” The only requirement to participate is a desire to sing. In Portland, people gather twice a month at Revolution Hall (the former Washington High School) for libations and singing an ever-changing lineup of hits. They also put on larger events, like an annual holiday singalong, a yearly Jesus Christ Superstar bash, and last summer’s See SING SISTERS on page 13

Self-defense fundraiser to aid Sisters family A fundraiser self-defense class for the Rich Hummel family will be held Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m., at Sweat PNW, 392 W. Main Ave. Hummel went in for a routine inguinal hernia surgery in October, but his recovery did not go as expected. He was taken back to the hospital, where it was discovered that he had a small perforation in his colon, leading to an infection in his abdomen. Due to complications he was taken back in for a second, then a third surgery. His wife, Beth, spent three weeks with him in the hospital and both of their jobs were put on hold. “The ultimate mission of Sweat PNW is to help support the community by offering monthly fundraising events at the gym,” said gym owner Ashlee Francis. “Rich and Beth are the first to offer their support and help for others in need. They are a very important and special part of the Sisters community. This is an opportunity for us to come together and give back to them in their time of need.” The fundraiser will be a two-hour self-defense class led by Sherri Hermens. Twenty-two years ago, Sherri started taking taekwondo with her children to help build character and self-esteem. Her zeal for the practice expanded and she became certified and began teaching taekwondo and self-defense in Central

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Lost in Istanbul By Chris Morin Columnist

The occasional sound of car tires ambling across the one-lane cobbled street during the night reverberates up densely packed three- and four-story walls of old stone buildings, but this noise fails to rouse us. We’re deep within a substantial jet-lag slumber. High-pitched citywide bullhorns suddenly trumpeting an old man’s pleading sing-song voice, imploring the faithful to come pray at the nearby mosque at 6 a.m. absolutely rousts us. Two floors above our room, upon the glass-walled terrace, a cafeteria breakfast will soon await. Along with standard Western fare — egg omelet, fried potato wedges, and white bread, we’ll find Turkish morning cuisine — simit, kasseri, sucuk, borek, and meze. A thick carrot-dill yogurt sauce on a bagel-like sesame seed twist becomes the a.m. favorite. Sitting at one of the solid wood tables and waking up with Turkish coffee, we’ll look east across the Bosphorus, the narrow strait that separates the Sea of Marmara from the Black Sea, and gaze into the urban hillsides of Eastern Istanbul. That portion of the city is the terminus of the Asian continent, on its western flank. Where we sit in Western Istanbul, it’s the boundary for Eastern Europe. Turning 180 degrees, we’ll be visually stunned looking upward into the towering minarets, the expansive dome of the Blue Mosque just 200 yards away, one of the most ornately decorated and sumptuously gorgeous religious sites on Earth. Just a day and a half ago, we walked out the front door of our home near Sisters. Now we’re planning the

first day’s self-designed tour — The Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Muslim world’s equivalent to Alexander the Great but viewed as the great scourge of the 1500s by southern European Christianity; the 800-year-old Grand Bazaar with its 3,852 shops; the Spice Market, lying at the foot of the Golden Horn-spanning Galata Bridge. Istanbul is where the Orient Express concludes or starts, depending on one’s perspective. For nearly 2,500 years, this city either welcomed or unsuccessfully fought to resist multitudes of humanity from throughout the Eastern Hemisphere —Vikings made up a portion of the Imperial Guard, the Sultan’s Harem Eunuchs typically came from Africa, and Mongol hordes mixed with the whole shebang during 13th-century campaigns in this region. Known first as Byzantium, later as Constantinople and now by its present name, Istanbul became the melting pot of the world a full millennium before Europeans first settled New York City. At 15 million people, it continues to be a destination for the masses. While this sort of travel vacation might sound terribly exotic, expensive, and fearless, in fact it represents only the first of those qualities. Arriving in early November, during the shoulder season, the cost of a round-trip ticket from the Redmond Airport to Istanbul’s new Ataturk Airport cost $750, without any travel deal. The boutique, family hotel with daily homemade brunchsized breakfast included is less expensive than a budget motel in Oregon. Exceptional five-star, fresh-fish restaurants price out at less than a sit-down chain in the U.S.

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The Blue Mosque dominates the ancient Istanbul skyline. Some family and friends were fairly aghast when we told them about this portion of our six-week trip, given the political atmosphere that has transpired over the past few months. While reservations were made last winter, the idea of not going wasn’t even entertained. Granted, we didn’t come in waving the American flag, nor were we seeking to engage in discussions involving political drama, despite being encouraged to do so by a couple of the taxi drivers. The immediate border with Syria, a place that should be avoided, offers little for travelers anyway. Turkey certainly does have political, cultural, and wartime issues, but the Turkish people will be the ones to address them, not us. In the meantime, the local citizenry welcomes Western visitors — provided we don’t find a need to stick our noses into the sectarian strife. Now a few days into our trip, what we have found in Istanbul is a repeat of previous travels over the past 15 years. The perspectives, policy-making, and official positions taken by the upper crust of power within a nation — government leaders, business tycoons, the highest-ranking of military brass, a few notable clergy—makes up the bulk of what all media portrays a nation’s attitude to be.

It ain’t necessarily true, nor does it have much to do with the matters that the majority of a society are concerned about. We’ve found the peoples of Zimbabwe, India, Nicaragua, Morocco, Vietnam, along with those in the cities of Helsinki, London, and Madrid to be absorbed by the day-today demands and small joys in life, same as what occurs in our United States. Most people in this world are endeavoring to make their lives as good as they might be, given the circumstances in which they find themselves. As a whole, people we’ve met everywhere have been kind, curious, and helpful. It’s incredibly reassuring, considering that we’re led to believe otherwise. So we’ve traveled across

the globe to Turkey, to Istanbul, because it has been one of the great cities of the world since the beginning of “great cities of the world.” We’ve once again suspended our egos and judgments because our understanding of what existence is or can be just never quite fits how another culture has come to understand it. I’d like to think that my American forebears and the ancestors of people everywhere, in part, endeavored, fought, and sacrificed to the extent that they did so one day there could be this opportunity — to sit down beside others around the world without sensing a need to fear or dominate each other. Bread could be broken, tales of See ISTANBUL on page 14

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Should a person become a parent? More specifically, should a woman become a mom? Such questions weren’t always asked in earlier generations; people simply had kids. No longer taken for granted, these decisions inform the twists and turns of a contemporary life path. As many women do, Jackie Shannon Hollis faced losing her love relationship if she chose to prioritize having children. In her book “This Particular Happiness: A Childless Love Story,” Hollis explores her journey. She will read from the book and sign copies at her instore appearance at Paulina Springs Books this Saturday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. The memoir offers stories of Hollis’ childhood on her family’s historic ranch in Condon in the 1960s. Her adult life takes her to Eugene and Portland, where she focuses on college and career. The reader follows Hollis through a tumultuous time in society, when gender roles began to change fast — changes that caused pain and confusion while opening up new opportunities and possibilities. Throughout the book, Hollis’ life interweaves with the lives of her friends and family, most of whom go on to have children. “As a childless woman surrounded by children (with

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Fear of not doing enough I have always been drawn to human emotion. The process of how one “becomes” has forever been fascinating. I was the middle-schooler curling up on the couch after school with my cinnamon toast crunch to “Dr. Phil” and “Oprah,” foregoing MTV and Nickelodeon. I enjoyed playing “therapist” and psychoanalyzing my friends (not sure if they always appreciated this), and I was (with pride) most definitely a playground conflict manager in fifth grade. The term “empathy” is becoming a bit too trendy, but whatever the case, my curiosity to the human experience of emotion in all its breadth is the foundation of my professional and, in many ways, my personal life. This has led to strength and foresight, but it is not without challenges. I hear a lot of stories in my office: Stories of trauma and loss, stories of heartbreak and despair, but also stories of resilience, compassion and connection. Over the years, I have learned to hold on to the beauty in the struggle and to embrace gratitude amid the stories that are most challenging. You learn to transform the darkness into bits of light — to find the silver linings. You celebrate small successes and seek out opportunities for laughter and lightness. You learn also to compartmentalize and recognize that despite your

best efforts, a client’s transformation is ultimately their own journey. My inner strategies are not, however, foolproof. On occasion, the gravity of emotion, the heaviness, and the fear can creep in... and I ruminate: Am I doing enough? Working in small towns, it is inevitable that you will cross paths with your clients — like all the time. Despite professional boundaries, maintaining emotional distance is not always easy. You appreciate the impacts of a client’s suffering or progress as far more palpable and immediate. One person’s loss, suffering, or triumph can have community-wide implications. There is vulnerability and fragility implicit in each and every client’s session. I like to think I do my best each day. I strive to operate by the values of integrity, diligence, and compassion. Much of the time my work evokes feelings of great

privilege and gratitude, but the rabbit-hole of fear can, every once in a while, be haunting. My teenage clients help keep me current on the popular lingo. I learned just a few months ago about ‘F.O.M.O.’ (fear of missing out) and while I appreciate the relevance, I find myself much more wrapped up in ‘F.O.N.D.E’ (fear of not doing enough) and I know I am not alone. Our world has become increasingly smaller. The emotional struggles, stressors, and fears shared by humanity worldwide are at our fingertips, shared in real time, and more immediate than ever before. There is little respite from the hardships, and there can also be guilt in wanting to detach from it. We are more aware of suffering than ever before, and, at least on a personal level, the needs seem more urgent than ever before. As a privileged human lucky with my basic needs

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Western author brings Fireside Stories By Sue Stafford Correspondent

As the long winter nights set in, it is time again for the popular Fireside Stories Evenings sponsored by Three Sisters Historical Society, b e g i n n i n g We d n e s d a y, November 20, with the return of award-winning Western author and storyteller Rick Steber. Thanks to a community grant from the City of Sisters, and the support of their membership, TSHS will host four Fireside Stories Evenings at the FivePine Conference Center over the next five months, bringing to town four popular authors and lovers of local history. Besides Steber in November, on Tuesday, January 21, historian Steve Lent from the Bowman Museum in Prineville will be sharing his photographs and extensive knowledge of the history of logging in Central Oregon, much of which took place around Sisters. Jarold Ramsey, Madras essayist, poet, and respected authority on traditional American Indian literature, will be here Thursday, March 5, to entertain with stories from the homesteading era of Central Oregon. He will be referencing two of his books – “New Era Reflections on the Human and Natural History of Central Oregon” and “Words Marked by a Place – Local Histories of Central Oregon.” On Sunday, April 26, Bill Sullivan will kick off the hiking season with an armchair hiker’s tour of photographs from his book “Hiking Oregon’s History.” He will share some of Oregon’s most scenic historic sites like Lewis and Clark’s trail across Tillamook Head and

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Rick Steber will kick off a new season of Fireside stories. Chief Joseph’s Trail of Tears through Hells Canyon. Each of the authors will have their books available for purchase and signing the evening of their presentation. For society members whose dues are current through 2020, the four evenings are free of charge. General public admission is $10 per event. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to allow time to become members, purchase books and artwork, and find a seat. All three of last year’s evenings had well over 100 in attendance. Steber is a masterful storyteller who brings his characters to life as he captures the “Voices of the High Desert,” inspired by historical figures and events in Central and Eastern Oregon. He will provide an enjoyable evening of “story and introduction to the people and places that make the High Desert like no other place on earth.” The prolific author of more than 40 books, Steber has extensively researched and interviewed early Oregonians for their personal reminiscences and historical knowledge. His favorite quote regarding those oral histories is, “Every time an old person dies, it’s like a

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S SPRD Board Meeting Changes

Sisters Park & Recreation District Board Meetings for the month of November will not be held on their normal schedule on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Instead, there will be a board retreat on Wednesday, November 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a board business meeting on Tuesday, November 19 (the third Tuesday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call SPRD at 541-549-2091 for information.

Operation Christmas Child

The countdown is on to National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child on November 1825, 2019! Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has delivered 157 million shoebox gifts to children affected by war, poverty, disease, famine and disasters in more than 160 countries. Drop-off location during national collection week is at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. For details visit samaritanspurse.org/occ or contact Joanna at 541-588-0886.

Popcorn & Politics

Join Indivisible Sisters & Indivisible Redmond to watch the fifth Democratic presidential debate. Popcorn & snacks provided! Wednesday, November 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. (debate 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) at Redmond Public Library, 827 Deschutes Ave., Redmond, Oregon. Carpools available from Sisters — email us at sistersindivisible@gmail.com. For more info: 541-400-8312.

Bell Choir Seeks Players

Sisters High Desert Bell Choir has immediate openings for 2 players. Music reading is essential and practices are on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. There will be free training available to anyone who applies. For info call Lola at 541-390-4615.

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Highlights Monday, November 18 Let’s Talk, Sisters! 5:45 p.m. at Paulina Springs Books

Monday, November 18 Go Fish Meeting 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church Monday, November 18 Operation Christmas Child Week Sisters Community Church

Fireside Evening

Three Sisters Historical Society presents a Fireside Evening with popular Western author Rick Steber: Voices of the High Desert. This will be an enjoyable evening of story and introduction to the people and places that make the High Desert like no other place on earth! Wednesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m. for registration) at FivePine Conference Center. Call Karen at 415-637-7186 for more information.

Be a Santa to a Senior

Swing by First American Title in Sisters between November 18 and December 6 to snag a tag from the tree and purchase a gift for a local senior. First American Title is located at 178 S. Elm St., Suite 102. Call 541-904-3048 for more info.

Go Fish Meeting

Go Fish Group will meet on Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. The speaker will be Brian O’Keefe of Powell Butte, who will present the program “50 Fly Fishing Tips.” Brian is one of the most famous, admired, witty, and Tai Chi/Balance Sessions Free Tai Chi/Balance Classes based loved professional fly-fishers in the world. For more information on the CDC “Steadi” Program please contact Gary Kutz 541-771to reduce injuries and falls in our 2211. community are being sponsored by Sisters Drug. Taught every Healthy Living Information Thursday from 11-11:30 a.m. for Seniors (except holidays) at the SPRD Fitness Room next to Sisters High Seniors and caregivers are invited School. Open to all ages. For info: to drop by the SAGE room at SPRD on the second Monday of 541-549-6221. every month from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet local service providers Thich Nhat Hahn Sangha and gather free information Meditation Group Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. about aging in place from foot at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more care to end-of-life planning. Call Diane Goble at 541-588-0081 for information please email Kathyn information. at Katindahood2@gmail.com.

Sisters Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Join in this annual free traditional Thanksgiving Dinner for all those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to partake. Donations appreciated, but not required. Bring yourself, or your whole family to Sisters Community Church on Thursday, November 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Call 541390-4597 for more information.

Sing In Christmas

The Sisters High Desert Chorale Christmas concert series begins on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. The theme this year is “Sing In Christmas” and will feature the Chorale and special guests performing many beloved Christmas carols and songs of the season. The concerts are held at the Sisters Community Church at 1300 West McKenzie Hwy and admission is free. Please join us for wonderful holiday music while supporting the Sisters community chorus. More information is available from Connie at 541-5880362.

Sisters Aglow Lighthouse

All men, women and teens are welcome for an encouraging time of worship, message and ministry. Sisters Aglow is gathering at the Ponderosa Lodge Meeting Room on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The speaker this month is Marta Richards, a member of the Southeast Oregon Area Board, who recently traveled to Jerusalem for the Aglow International Convocation. Worship will be led by Lori Roberts. For more information please call 503-930-6158 or email dana.herman.54@gmail.com.

Career Funds Available

Applications are available for the Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund to help adult residents of Sisters establish an occupational path. Pick up forms at the Kiwanis House, corner of Oak and Main, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity office. For additional information, please call 541-4102870.

Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda

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

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

Christmas Parade Applications

Sisters Christmas Parade applications are now available at the Sisters Chamber of Commerce. Parade is Saturday, November 30 at 2 p.m. on Hood Ave. Please call Jeri at the Chamber 541-549-0251 or email jeri@sisterscountry.com if you would like to participate. Deadline is Friday, November 22. Ribbons awarded to participants and 1st thru 3rd place for Best Themed Entries.

Camp Eagle Cap Bingo

The 5th Annual Bingo and Live Dessert Auction is set for Wednesday, November 20 at Sisters Coffee Company. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Many prizes! Call Liz at 503-951-3357 or Chester at 541-377-0711 for more info.

Let’s Talk, Sisters!

Citizens4Community invites all area residents to the monthly Let’s Talk, Sisters! discussion series — a forum where people learn about local topics of interest and exchange diverse viewpoints in a lively but respectful setting. A moderator keeps talks focused; and attendees nominate future discussion topics. Talks start at 5:45 p.m. every third Monday at Paulina Springs Books. Free, but seats are limited and RSVPs requested. Read more at Citizens4Community. com/events or call 541-815-2088.

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 1 to 1:30 p.m. Caregivers as well as patients and family members are welcome to join in. Please contact Suzi Steele at 503819-1723 for more information.

Pet Photos with Santa

Join Furry Friends for their annual Pet Photos with Santa fundraising event on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your furry friends to Sisters Art Works Open House at 204 W. Adams Ave. Get your pet’s photo taken with Santa, purchase a fundraiser wreath from Black Butte School, browse Kathy Deggendorfer’s open studio and visit with Sisters Historical Society. For information 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.

See’s Candy Sales

The Kiwanis Club of Sisters will be holding their annual See’s Candy Sales fundraiser in a trailer in the Ray’s Food Place parking lot beginning Friday, November 22 and ending on Tuesday, December 24 (or sooner if all the candy is sold). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, with the exception of Thanksgiving (½ day). Stop in and purchase some of the best chocolate and support Kiwanis in their efforts to provide scholarships and career change assistance as well as a number of other service projects. Every penny of profit goes back to the community. For more information call 541-588-6255.

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Sisters Library coming events

Family Fun Story Time

Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, November 14 and 21 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.

LEGO Block Party

Kids of all ages can join the fun Saturday, November 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sisters Library. No registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for more info.

The Library Book Club

Read and discuss “Friday Black” by Nana Kwame AdjeiBrenyah with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, November 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 541-6177078 for more info.

Representations of Animals in Media

Debra Merskin, PhD, Professor of Media Studies at the University of Oregon, will lead a discussion on the use of animals in media at noon on Thursday, November 21 at the Sisters Library. Info: 541-312-1032

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Prince singalong at Pioneer Courthouse Square which drew 2,000 people. Low Bar also tours, turning crowds into bands, from Suttle Lake to Sauvie Island. And now Sisters. One of Landsverk’s main goals with the chorale project is to get more people involved in music. Sokoloff thinks the project is about more than just singing. It’s about taking a break from ongoing stress, politics, and bad news. Scientific studies have shown that singing releases feel-good hormones like endorphins and oxytocin. The organizers of Let’s Sing, Sisters! have an additional agenda, according to C4C’s board member Chris Laing. “Shared song has the potential to unify people in co-creating joy…Under expert direction, the Low Bar Chorale creates a spirit of warm-hearted welcome to both new and experienced voices. Participating even once with the Chorale can build inner hope and confidence that singing can be for everyone, and we all belong together.” A special feature of the Sisters evening is the invitation to local musicians and other local creatives to come and join in playing with the band. C4C hopes this will help further showcase the amazing collective artistry of the community. “Our sincere hope is that musically gifted members of the community might be able to come together to present more ‘open sing’ events,” C4C’s Amy Burgstahler said. At this time, the local opportunities for public singing by adults is limited to church choirs, the High Desert Chorale, and Open Hub with Ian Carrick at the Sisters Art Works building, plus several opportunities for karaoke at local watering holes. Laing pointed out, “The community of Sisters has limited opportunities for openentry, low-commitment singing. Come find your voice and sing with abandon.”

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Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or NOV go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 14 THUR Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. PHOTO PROVIDED

• Sisters Habitat for Humanity said thank you to US Bank for the big check that will help Habitat finish up a home built in partnership with the Liken’s family. “It is community partners like you that make it happen!” they said. • Hats off to those who have donated to the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank. The need is particularly acute at this time of year. Food is distributed every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 328 W. Main Ave. (corner of Oak Street and Main Avenue). Donation criteria are listed at www.sisterskiwanis.org/ food-bank. To make a cash donation, visit the website

and click on the “Donate” button. Checks payable to Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank may be mailed to P.O. Box 1296, Sisters, OR 97759. The Nugget Newspaper is also conducting a food drive on behalf of the Food Bank during the month of November. Cash donations or food donations can be dropped off at 442 E. Main Ave. during operating hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Wednesdays and weekend days).

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The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Live Music with Pearl Charles 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance/$15 at the door. For more info call 541-638-7001 or go to thesuttlelodge.com. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring your own games & friends or find them there! Call 541-5880311 for more information. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Gabrial 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. The Belfry Live Music with Dry Canyon Stampede Western dance lessons at 6:30 p.m., band plays at 7:30 p.m. Call 541815-9122 or www.BelfryEvents.com for more information. Riverhouse in Bend Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Annual Gala 5:30 p.m. Assistance League of Bend fundraiser for adults and children in need. Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions. Tickets and info at www.assistanceleague.org/bend. Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with Jackie Shannon Hollis 6:30 p.m. The author will present from her book, “This Particular Happiness.” For more info call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

The Belfry Climate Change: A Geologic Perspective NOV Sisters Science Club presentation by Dr. Daniele McKay. 7 p.m. Social Hour at 6 p.m. $5 admission. Call 541-912-0750 19 or go to sistersscienceclub.org. TUES Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. NOV

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The Belfry Let’s Sing, Sisters! 7:30 to9:30 p.m. FREE! (doors open hour early for no-host bar/food); Rock/Pop community sing with live band; Details: citizens4community. com/events; or 971-998-6900. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring your own games & friends or find them there! Call 541-5880311 for more information. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Drift with Mark Quon 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com

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Sisters Rodeo serves up clothing sale Sisters Rodeo is offering an early Christmas shopping opportunity on November 16, at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds. The Sisters Rodeo Merchandise Blow-Out Sale will offer discounts up to 40 percent on clothing for men, women and children, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, vests, hats, jackets and more. Cash or a credit card are acceptable means of purchase. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds of the sale benefit Sisters Rodeo outreach programs, including scholarships.

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growing up and getting old could be attempted, and common-ground understandings for our personal humanity might be offered. On the Metro today, I asked an elderly Middle Eastern looking man if the tram that we’d impetuously hopped on would be going across the bridge, where we needed to go, or if it stayed on this northern side of the city. My feet and legs were dog tired from walking all day on concrete sidewalks, stone streets, and asphalt; I preferred to walk as little as possible from here on out. He was truly local, wasn’t sure of my origins, and didn’t understand a word I said. Taking a long look at me, he got up from his seat and tried a remarkably proper response in what sounded to be broken French, perhaps guessing that was my nationality. I furrowed my brow and slightly shook my head “no.” Next he attempted a little broken German. I grinned big, grateful for his efforts and nodded “no” again. Finally, he turned his palms up, shrugged his shoulders, kindly grimaced and sat down. After both smiling and squinting an affirmative of thanks for the generous try, I turned away. It didn’t really matter. Wherever the tram ended up in this venerable metropolis, I was gonna be glad to get there anyway. Chris Morin is the coowner and operator of Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters.

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stars, he re-enlisted, spending a total of five years and nine months as an activeduty Marine. At the end of 10 years in the Reserves, he had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 2005, Grooney returned to Iwo Jima for the 70th anniversary of the battle. Born at Hollywood Hospital and growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Grooney worked in the grocery business in Southern California for Ralph’s Grocery chain for 27 years. He and his wife, Claudia, were married in Hawaii on April 17, 1972 at 5:10 p.m. by a judge who was just leaving his office when they arrived. Having driven through Sisters on the way to visit C l a u d i a ’s r e l a t i v e s i n Prineville, the Grooneys were captured by Sisters’ magic, thinking it would be a nice place to retire. They purchased 10 acres in the Indian Ford area and in June 1979 they moved north, but retirement wasn’t in the cards. One month later, they rented commercial space and opened a natural foods store. After

an interim move to a bigger space, they moved across Elm Street, where their merchandise changed from natural foods to gift items. In 1984, Grooney was awarded the retail sales liquor license in Sisters providing a shot in the arm for their business. In September 1989, they moved the business to its present location at 111 W. Cascade Ave. Claudia was responsible for ordering gift items and other merchandise while Bob managed the liquor orders and sales. Retirement finally came in the spring of 2018 after 39 years of owning and running The Gallimaufry. Their grandson Spud Shaw has worked at the store for 19 years and been the manager for 11 years, so the store is still in the family. People often ask, “What is a gallimaufry?” It is a Gaelic word that started out meaning a bunch of leftovers (food) but has morphed into meaning a jumble, hodgepodge, or bit of everything. “It was the perfect name because, when we started in business, we weren’t sure what we would sell and we didn’t want to be limited to one particular specialty,” Grooney explained. Aside from their business, Bob and Claudia have both been actively involved in the

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Local veterans honored Bob Grooney, who is recovering from a broken leg. community life of Sisters. Bob served on the Chamber of Commerce Board for 26 years and was the president for a period of time. He’s been a Kiwanian since moving here in 1979 and served as president. He was the chairman of the Sisters School Board and instrumental in bringing a high school back to Sisters. He served in a number of other capacities, including as a founding member of what is now Sisters Park & Recreation District. He was also involved in early economic development efforts. For his years of service to the community, Grooney was presented with the first-ever Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Claudia’s love of gardening led to her involvement in

founding the Sisters Garden Club and later the Quilts in the Garden tour during Quilt Show week. Bob was surprised and pleased by his new blanket. In addition, Schroeder presented him with a number of military medals and ribbons that had belonged to another veteran, in recognition of Grooney’s service to his country.

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Frontiers in Science

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PRESENTED BY THE SISTERS SCIENCE CLUB

Climate Change: A Geologic Perspective — Dr. Daniele McKay—

Your assignment for Dr. Daniele McKay’s upcoming lecture is simple. Contemplate this analogy: Geologic history is to all of recorded human history as ONE day is to the last 0.1 seconds of that day. Fellow humans, we are barely a blip. After you have grappled with the immense span of geologic time, join us to learn more about how the Earth’s continuous alterations can inform our understanding of current climate changes. For more insight and context: www.sistersscienceclub.org.

Tuesday, November 19 The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters Lecture at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for community hour, food & drink!

Admission: $5; Teachers and Students - FREE

Save the Date: Tuesday, January 28 Dr. Matt Shinderman “Vineyard Landscapes”

BRING YOUR CURIOSITY AND AN APPETITE FOR KNOWLEDGE!

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Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. Ages 0 to 5 Come and give your newborn or toddler a safe, indoor place to play! View SPRD activities & classes, and register online at

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At Your Service...

olks love living in Sisters because of its small-town charm. But living in a small town doesn’t mean you have to sacriﬁce big-time service. Sisters is full of quality, professional people operating all sorts of businesses that help enhance the quality of your life in Sisters Country. Your local businesses are owned and operated by your friends and neighbors. They gear their products and services to OUR needs and interests. Find your dream home and the décor to ﬁll it. Make that home and all who are in it healthy and happy. Find some inner peace or head off on an adventure.

The seasons have turned, and winter looms on our horizon. Make sure that you — and your home and your property — weather it in comfort and safety by availing yourself of the range of services local providers offer. Spending your dollars locally ensures that the community itself stays healthy. Each dollar you spend circulates approximately seven times in the Sisters economy. Local business-owners care about their hometown — they support the schools, employ local folks and help keep the community vibrant. And when the quality is this good and the service is this neighborly, there’s no reason to look anywhere else!

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Cats and dogs, horses, cattle, camelids and more! Broken Top Veterinary Clinic has served them all in Sisters since 2001. Along with general medicine, surgery and dental care, the clinic offers unique services such as acupuncture, cold laser therapy, veterinary orthopedic manipulation and Assisi Loop. Ranch-calls and inhome euthanasia are also available. The doctors are on-call to help with emergency questions or limited after-hours care. Dr. Little Liedblad provides unique bodywork targeted toward arthritic patients which can also be helpful for acute muscle strains, disc disease and medical ailments. Dr. Cassy Lodge sees all creatures great and small. She particularly loves equine work including lameness exams, ﬂoats, general medicine and reproductive care. She can see horses at the clinic or make ranchcalls! The fabulous staff at Broken Top Veterinary Clinic create a qualiﬁed, caring and compassionate team for all your pets’ needs.

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On Third Avenue in Bend is a hidden treasure trove of extraordinary values on wine. Grocery Outlet leverages targeted buying to access closeouts, second labels, private labels and the end of specific vintages to provide top-quality wines at extraordinary prices for the savvy customer. Level 1 Sommelier Corey Arballo hosts “5 at 4” tastings at the store each Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Customers may sample five wines — usually two reds, two whites and a sparkling wine. Arballo also offers pairings with a variety of foods — some surprising and all of them exceptional. Grocery Outlet is a family-owned and -operated grocery, a welcoming and friendly “mom-and-pop” store. Billy Muzio and his wife are enthusiastic about quality organic foods and they have stocked Grocery Outlet with organics in all categories. Shoppers will find organic meats, dry goods, produce and deli items — all at Grocery Outlet’s typical budgetfriendly pricing.

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Solid Rock produces beautiful countertops in a wide variety of natural stone, including very popular quartz surfaces. They use state-of-the-art technology to ensure that each project is fabricated with the utmost precision and care. You’ll get personalized service, from the selection of material to the maintenance of the surface. From layout to detail of edge shape, Solid Rock wants you, the customer, involved so that you get just what you want. Custom fabrication at a fair and competitive price means that you are getting world-class quality paired with hometown service — from a tabletop to a large commercial project. That’s what makes Solid Rock the creative difference — and you can carve that in stone. Call 541-549-8550 to arrange a free estimate, and visit them at their new location at 723 Curtis Ct. in the Sisters Industrial Park.

Sisters Vacation Rentals

Rental guests often have food leftover when they are done with their stay.

In the spirit of giving back to the community in which they operate, Sisters Vacation Rentals is conducting “Project Feed.” Renters of properties they manage are invited to leave any unused nonperishable food items in a bag provided to them, and Sisters Vacation Rentals will donate them to the Kiwanis Food Bank. Unused food leftover after a visit is a common thing for vacationers, and the program allows them to have a positive impact in the community that they love to visit. The project has special resonance for the staff at Sisters Vacation Rentals, because they manage a property for the family of David Roberts, one of the founders of Kiwanis Food Bank. Sisters Vacation Rentals has been matching homes in Sisters with vacationers since 2004. They will market, rent, and maintain your property to help maximize your income while keeping your property in tiptop shape — and making precious vacation memories for clients.

We donate these non-perishable foods to the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank! It’s our way of thanking the community and offering a helping hand so that visiting guests can make an impact right here in Sisters!

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Service... Therapeutic Associates

It seems like every season in Sisters Country offers unique ways to hurt ourselves. This is the season of falls on ice or on the slopes or out on the cross-country or snowshoe trails. Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy goes out of their way to help you avoid injury — but when it happens, they are also expert in helping you get back to work and/or back to your favorite sports as quickly as possible. Located adjacent to Sisters Athletic Club, they offer a unique “stepdown” program that allows patients to continue their rehab at SAC after they’ve completed formal physical therapy. Aquatherapy is also available through the SAC pool — a great way to recover. Therapeutic Associates can also help with long-term mobility issues. You can schedule an assessment and learn how to move better, avoid injury and perform better in your activities. Therapeutic Associates also offers a free injury screening to Sisters Athletic Club members.

Blake, Son & Company Summer’s over and your house is feeling the impact of that busy time of year. Time to get it cleaned up and battened down for the travails of winter. Thing is, though — you know you are way too busy to do the job right. Time to call Blake, Son & Company. This long-time Sisters service company has a record of working to the highest standard on local folks’ homes, commercial properties, rentals and vacation homes. Blake, Son & Company handles all kinds of jobs, big and small. They specialize in entire house-cleanings — including laundry and beds. Blake, Son & Company handles it all just the way you want it. Jeff Blake emphasizes that they take pride in and stand by their work — from house cleaning to window cleaning. His father, Byron, started the business 40 years ago, and the old-school values of a job well done by people you can trust are still in play in 2019.

Black Butte Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned-and-operated veterinary clinic. The Sisters clinic is now offering cold laser therapy for your dogs and cats. Cold laser therapy is great for those older pets with achy joints and is also highly recommended for post-surgical pain-relief care.Don’t forget about your pet’s teeth! Call Black Butte Veterinary Clinic today and schedule a dental cleaning to keep that breath fresh and those teeth and gums healthy. The clinic also carries a full line of Hills Science Diet pet food and a variety of treats. With the decades-long experience of Dr. Stephen Myrin, and the dynamic best-practices knowledge and drive of Dr. Michael Myrin, the father-son team at Black Butte Veterinary Clinic has your pet-care needs covered, from emergency medicine to primary care. Wellness exams are available, and if your beloved pets require surgery, they are in highly capable hands at Black Butte Veterinary Clinic.

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When you’re trying to make your Sisters home the best it can be, you’re looking for a wide range of experience and expertise. And that’s just what Mike Jones of Jones Upgrades brings to his clients. With 30 years of experience, Jones Upgrades can build you a shed or a pole barn from scratch and build all kinds of fences and decks. Mike can install windows, doors and trim and can handle any kind of drywall job. Tile work and all sorts of ﬂooring (except carpet) are also part of the skill set. Need a kitchen or a bath remodel? Mike will help you create a vision to get the best results. If a complete remodel is in order, Jones Upgrades is ready for the whole job (except rooﬁng). With the range of skills and extensive background Mike brings to his work, the distance between your vision and reality is just a phone call to Jones Upgrades.

High Lakes Health Care At High Lakes Health Care, the staff makes a conscious effort to give patients a wide array of individualized care. They believe in showing compassion and understanding with all patients. They enjoy practicing medicine in this small community. Because the doctors get to know you, as a person, they can focus on what’s important to you, and can help you reach your health goals, working together as a team. The staff at High Lakes live, work, and play in the Sisters community, and are here for you. We are now offering online scheduling as well as same-day urgent care appointments to meet your needs. From their small clinic in Sisters, Drs. Kevin and Eden Miller have reached out internationally to share their expertise in cutting-edge work in chronic disease management and prevention. With the addition of David Kirkpatrick, PA, they are able to do this work and care for the local community in a timely and effective manner.

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EZ Farrier Service Zack Gulick knew from the first time he accompanied a farrier on his rounds that this is the trade he wants to pursue as a career. A love for horses and a passion for blacksmithing combine to bring him a deep pride and satisfaction in his craft — and a desire to keep perfecting it. Zack knows how important responsiveness is, so he responds to calls within one business day. He listens to his clients, assesses the needs of the horse and designs just the right shoe to fit the horse and its particular needs. “I do all hand-mades,” he notes. “I specialize in any type of hot shoeing and therapeutic shoeing or corrective shoeing.” The well-being and performance of our horses all starts with their feet, and Zack Gulick takes the critical nature of his work to heart. Zack is a competitive shoer, using the test of skills as a means of constantly improving his skills and his time management — all with an eye to providing the best, most efficient service possible to Sisters’ equestrian community.

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Service... Action Air Heating & Cooling

Action Air is a local, family-owned-and-operated company. That means customers are neighbors and friends, a relationship they take seriously. For Action Air, honesty is much more important than the bottom line. “We don’t sell anything that we don’t believe in,” says Chris Gulick. “And we don’t sell anything that you don’t need.” Improve the quality of your home environment for comfort and good health with quality heat pumps available through Action Air. Air filtration and air purification can be critical to creating a healthy environment in your home, and germicidal lights can be installed to kill mold spores. Once you choose your system, they’ll handle all aspects for a proper installation. Action Air is your local choice for a customer-driven heating contractor. Action Air ensures the best value for your hard-earned dollar with quality products and good prices, and a lifetime labor and workmanship guarantee.

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All American Hearing For Lanie Tandy of All American Hearing, getting folks in Sisters to get their hearing tested is a mission and a calling. Early testing is critical: Tandy notes that if you wait to test until you notice diminished hearing, “the brain loses its ability to process speech sounds — and you never get that back.” Conversely, if you take action when your understanding is still at 100 percent — your prognosis to retain understanding is 100 percent. Knowledge is power, and early action is the best hope for good outcomes. Maintaining good hearing is key to quality of life — and is tied to longterm mental health. Lanie is committed to bringing good hearing healthcare to Sisters, and she urges folks — even if their hearing still seems OK — to pick up the phone and set up an appointment for testing. There are many, many options available today, and there is no cost for a consultation. “It starts with a conversation,” Lanie says.

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CHAMPS: Finish was Outlaws’ best ever in cross country Continued from page 1

dominant win came as more of a surprise. Junction City’s Anika Thompson came into the meet ranked first and is known to have a tendency to push the pace and run from the front in the hopes of breaking the rest of the field. Thorsett owned the second best time among 4A runners and figured to be among the lead pack, but the pack never materialized. Instead it was Thorsett and Thompson running together virtually from the gun with no other challengers. Thorsett said, “Going into the race, I had a pretty good idea of what was going to happen. I expected there to be a lead pack of about four to five people. My plan was to stay with the front pack and then around the twomile mark make a big move, hopefully big enough to pull away,” she explained. “I was definitely surprised when it became a two-man race so close to the start, but I tried not to panic. I knew that Anika went out fast, and the only way I would be able to be there at the finish was to be there at the start.” Her plan worked, and by the two-mile mark Thorsett began to pull away from Thompson and it wasn’t long before she began to realize she might win. “Going around the ponds in the last mile, part of me was pretty sure that I was

going to win. I was really trying to not get over-confident since we still had a while to go, and I knew if I let myself think I had already won, I might forget that I still had to push the pace. I really wasn’t sure about the finish until I got to the track.” She definitely did not let up and ultimately crossed the line a full twenty-two seconds ahead of Thompson, who finished in 18:05. Thorsett’s time established a new state meet record for 4A runners, which was formerly held by Taylor Wallace of Henley in 18:13. The state meet course was altered this year and produced a number of recordbreaking times for many of the classifications. A day after her win Thorsett said she sees her season as a steppingstone for her future. “I am overjoyed with how the results turned out, but I know this is just the beginning.” She also had kind words for her teammates and coaches. Thorsett said, “Every person on our team has contributed to this season. My coaches are great, and there is no way I would be where I am without them. It’s been an awesome experience, one I will never forget.” Kate Bowen, a senior, who finished seventh in last year’s state meet, completed her cross-country career for the Outlaws in fifteenth place in 19:39. For Peckham, the goal of winning had been months in the making. Through summer miles and core strength

work, Peckham built on an already strong foundation. He finished fifteenth at state last year as a sophomore, which was not as high as he expected, but roared back during track season to take fifth at state in the 3,000 meters behind three seniors and one junior, making his expectations for the crosscountry season reasonable. “I have been training very hard since the start of summer with the state meet in my mind,” he said. “Since June, my goal has been to win the state meet and do everything I could to benefit my team. I dedicated a lot of time to running, and I am super happy that I did.” Like Thorsett, Peckham PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG took charge of the race in the John Peckham also earned a state championship trophy for the Outlaws final mile and pulled away in the boys race. from Baker’s Kale Cassidy “For those top two to finand Will Thorsett to win in a After beating Philomath personal best time of 15:48. ish 1-3 is a testament to their by four points at District a Cassidy crossed the line in friendship, work ethic, and week earlier, the Warriors 15:57 and Thorsett came desire,” said Nordell. “The turned the tables and nipped through in 16:00, also a per- whole boys varsity team, in Sisters by just 5 points to fact, was all-in this season sonal best. Peckham said, “The race and the results show that.” See CHAMPS on page 25 went exactly how I pictured it would. Everyone who had a chance was up front, which was a lot of guys this year. We do repair work & fabrication in steel, From where I took the lead at the two-mile mark to the aluminum, copper & other metals. finish I kept telling myself that the race was not over yet and that I had to keep going as hard as possible. Winning was a dream come true, especially with my whole team there and us getting the second-place trophy.” Peckham’s success was most certainly helped by havWelding Shop” ing a training partner like fel- “Your Local CCB# 87640 low junior Will Thorsett, as 541-549-9280 | 207 W. Sisters Park Dr. | PonderosaForge.com well as his other teammates.

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Alpaca Parade • Take a selfie with an alpaca Alpaca Story Time • See baby alpacas in the nursery Gift Shopping in our Boutique • And More Visit www.alpacacountryestates.com for more information on holiday ranch activities or to make a reservation at our Bed & Breakfast.

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Put out the welcome mat for birds in winter By Kym Pokorny OSU Extension Service

As we begin the slide into winter and summer’s bounty recedes, birds welcome the extra nutrition offered by backyard feeders. When putting out a banquet of supplemental food, high quality is essential, said Dana Sanchez, a wildlife specialist for Oregon State University Extension Service. Mixes with red millet, golden millet, flax seed, rape seed and oats are a waste because birds will just kick those fillers out of the feeder, where they’ll fall on the ground and attract unwanted visitors like rats. They’ll also sprout and grow into undesirable plants. Put black oil sunflower seeds top on the list because they attract so many different bird species, Sanchez said, including chickadees, blackheaded grosbeaks, house sparrows, northern flickers and song sparrows. To enjoy finches, offer their favored nyjer seed, also called thistle seed, in specialized feeders with openings small enough to hold the seed in and perfect for their tiny beaks. Many birds – waxwings, grosbeaks, chickadees and robins – love

fruit, which can be put out on elevated platform feeders. For future bird feasts, plant a native, fruit-bearing tree or shrub. Elderberry, serviceberry, dogwood and snowberry are attractive options that are well-adapted to our region and great sources of fall food for birds. People enjoy watching woodpeckers going at suet blocks. The fat-and-seed mixtures are best used in fall and winter when birds need the extra energy to keep warm. In warm weather suet goes bad quickly, which is not good for birds. So, if you want to use suet in summer, check it often and remove it as soon as it starts to smell. Cleaning all bird feeders once a week is essential. Moisture contributes to mold, which causes diseases transmitted on avian feet after perching on feeders. Discard any feed left in the feeder, scrub inside and out with a long-handled brush – available in different sizes and lengths at bird shops or online – and follow with a rinse of bleach solution at a ratio of 10 percent water to 1 percent bleach. Let it dry thoroughly before filling. How you arrange feeders

around the yard doesn’t seem to matter to birds. In patio gardens or apartments, gathering them together in groupings is usually the only option. A larger garden allows for more feeders and more areas for placement. “You’ll notice no matter how many ports you have, there will be competitions,” Sanchez said. “It’s a matter of ‘Get off that perch; it’s mine.’ You’ll see a lot of movement around.” Regardless of how many feeders you have and how you’ve arranged them around the yard, be sure to provide shrubs and trees for shelter from wind and predators. “Birds at feeders are always on the lookout for danger,” Sanchez said. “There are times when you put feeders where humans can see them, but birds won’t use them if there’s not a shrub nearby. Having food somewhat close to cover is a key consideration.” Birds need water, too. Serve it in a shallow, flat-bottomed bowl with up to one inch of water. Place it in either sun or shade, clean it often and change the water daily or at least every other day. To reduce the chance of

rats visiting your bird stations, keep seed off the ground, Sanchez said. Choosing or modifying feeders to have a catch pan on the base can prevent most spillage from reaching the ground. If ground-feeding birds like doves, quail and juncos are a favorite, experiment with elevating a platform feeder a bit off the ground and keep the area under it cleaned up. It may or may not work. Rats might still be able to access the feeder and birds might not. Squirrels drive some people crazy with their tenacious – and often successful— attempts to steal bird food. Others enjoy their antics and put out peanuts especially for them. “I don’t mind them,” Sanchez said. “But some

people find themselves in conflict with squirrels. ...these voracious little animals eat a lot of expensive food.” To thwart them, Sanchez recommends using baffles, which are half-moons of plastic that go above a feeder. Though some people insist it doesn’t work, putting feeders on a pole hanger in the middle of the lawn can stop squirrels from reaching the food. There are also feeders surrounded with cages that will fall with the weight of a squirrel and cover the feeder’s holes, but stay in place for the more lightweight birds. Check bird shops or online for these specific feeders. Most of all, if you’re going to attract birds to the garden, don’t spray chemicals or use pelletized weed and feed or moss killer.

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fourth year, Burke said “It really contributes to the professional officer relationship cross-station, and cross-nation,” he noted. Burke enjoyed getting to run and train with a different department and see how things work in a different environment. “I didn’t have any agenda going in and was really openminded to learning new tactics and techniques,” Burke said. The main difference the two firefighters noticed during their time was the difference in construction. “They have all old, brick buildings, whereas here we have wood and fast-burning materials,” said Burke. There, the burn time is longer and the structure holds up better. Both got to practice using an ultra-high-pressure lance unit which is a specialized high-pressure water hose that shoots metal shards and water through brick to make it safer for firefighters to enter. The department there does not have an EMS sector, they strictly deal with fire calls and rescue calls — no patient care — which was a difference from the training and interaction EMTs have at the Sisters department. “We spent every day with the department training on buildings and in different environments and assisting on rescues and jump calls,” said Burke. Burke’s favorite part of the exchange was getting to develop personal relationships with the crew and connecting over their profession, whilst still learning other training and methods. “The experience was eyeopening and rewarding. We all fight fire similarly, and we learn from each other, and in the end, it is about making the profession better,” said Burke. Damon Frutos is a firefighter paramedic and the “acting in capacity” officer (where he takes over an officer position if one is otherwise disposed). He was the second officer on the exchange with Burke. Frutos, before coming to Sisters, had other experiences with departments in Washington so he knew the importance of working alongside other departments. “Having other experience and then going on the exchange helped me to learn that people have other ways of doing things,” said Frutos. Frutos had wanted to do

the exchange for many years, getting to go to a different location and learn on-site and in a city environment. The equipment and construction differences allowed for a broader understanding of how fire is dealt with overseas. “They use engines and mechanisms with a higher volume of water and just overall different tactics when approaching a fire because all their buildings are quite different than ours,” said Frutos. “The hazmat team there is a lot bigger and a lot more involved because it is an international and highly urbanized area,” he said. Another thing Frutos appreciated about the

experience was getting to work and explore the buildings in Hampshire and surrounding London area that carry hundreds of years of history. “The buildings there, there are some that are older than our country and saw war and moments in history; it was interesting to see how they were built and how fire is fought within them,” he said. With the training, the departments are able to learn from one another about various techniques and approaches they have to firefighting. The two wanted to take back with them the hands-on experiences they had and put more tools in the tool belt.

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Damon Frutos and Pat Burke participated in a firefighter exchange program in Hampshire, England, last month. “We are such a rural area, we have to constantly be thinking and training for that once-in-a lifetime type of call, and this experience adds to that tool belt of knowledge, which is the most important part of the training so we are prepared,” said Frutos. The firefighters worked every day with the Hampshire department, but didn’t go on a huge number of calls (they said due to the fact that they were there, calls weren’t as frequent). But they got to train on and in various building types, learn rescue operations and explore the world of firefighting in an urbanized area. One of the most memorable moments for both of the firefighters was their day with the London Fire Brigade on the London Fire Boat

being taken down the River Thames. “We got to see how the boat works, and historically where it was docked right in the heart of London,” said Frutos. Burke would like to go back to England as a visitor. “I would love to return to the area and take my kids to explore the New Forest,” said Burke.

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Miles west along a forest highway is a treasure trove that has become a holiday season destination for many people in Sisters. Patrick Dibala and Nancy Wood are the founders and owners of Christmas Treasures, located in Blue River alongside the McKenzie Highway — surrounded by the forest and the western Cascades. Christmas Treasures has been in business since November of 1993 and had an online presence since 1997. Dibala had always done crafts in his hometown of Reedsport, and enjoyed finding unique hand-made items. He traveled to Florida and the surrounding area where he met his partner, Nancy Wood. Wood and Dibala loved to travel and attend gift shows and antique craft shows. During their time traveling, they would go to Christmas shops because of their own passion for crafts and handmade Christmas gifts. “We wanted to get out of Florida and have a change of scenery, with four seasons, so we thought a gift shop in Oregon would be fun,” said Dibala. Once Dibala and Wood moved to the Oregon Coast, they would travel over the mountains to ski at Mt. Bachelor and raft the McKenzie River. They then decided to permanently move to the McKenzie River and open up the shop there because they loved the area and were passionate about collecting. “We got a lot of advice from people we knew who had stores on the East Coast that we had visited about how to have the store,” he said. Christmas Treasures has been in business for 27 years and has seen a consistent stream of curious customers. “A lot of our customer base are curious people on the drive from the valley to Central Oregon coming in

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services. The original intent of last week’s meeting was to build community buy-in and support, to begin to develop a singular vision for Sisters Country, and ultimately, the formation of an AFSC action team(s) to address the key healthcare issues identified in the discussion. Seated at the table were representatives of St. Charles Health System, High Lakes Healthcare, Citizens4Community, a variety of Deschutes County health services, community members with special interests like teen suicide and substance abuse, and the AFSC board members. In sharing what Newberg has done using a focused approach to meet a multitude of needs in their community, Bacon illustrated the benefits of using a “collective impact” approach. In Newberg, they decided the focus would be increasing community wellness through evidence-based interventions. After several years of listening and planning, it became clear that many organizations, groups, and individuals, beyond just the “medical community,” had a role to play in supporting wellness, by creating a nurturing community of collaborating services. Participating in a collective impact movement has many benefits, not only for the people served, but for the organizations that participate. Some of those benefits include: a singular vision for the community; better data to show if what is being done is working; connections for clients to other services; increased exposure and access for funding through collaborative partnerships; increased access to thought partners and experts; and community buy-in support. According to Bacon, “Perhaps the most important reason for banding together is that it will bolster the success of each individual sector. For example, school efforts to nurture children’s academic and social development will be enhanced by healthcare and human service efforts to

Perhaps the most important reason for banding together is that it will bolster the success of each individual sector. — Denise Bacon

support family well-being. Conversely, the physical health of the children will be advanced by the success of the schools in nurturing children’s cooperation and skill. Similarly, efforts of the criminal justice system to prevent crime will be advanced substantially to the extent that schools, human service, and healthcare work with criminal justice so that each group supports the efforts of the other groups.” There was a great deal of interest and energy in the room supporting the concept of creating a collective impact team to help address

community issues and give rise to a nurturing community to support wellness. Several investigations are already underway and were reported on by those involved. Dr. Kevin Miller of High Lakes Health Care in Sisters said they are looking at the urgent-care issue by considering extended hours and/or weekend services. An X-ray machine is coming to their office, and they are looking at increasing the size of their facility. Michael Richards, director of operations and ambulatory specialties for St. Charles Medical Group, has

met with City Manager Cory Misley and Mayor Chuck Ryan around the urgent-care issue. Richards is currently collecting metrics on the number of emergency-room and urgent-care visits in all their facilities by residents of Sisters Country. They are also looking at the demographics of those patients in order to correlate them with the needs for services. Depending on the results of his study, Richards said St. Charles might consider extended hours in their Sisters office. He will be meeting in December with Misley and Ryan, and will

report back to the AFSC board as well. The wide-ranging discussion also addressed who wasn’t “at the table” last week and should be included in the discussion — those who provide services that support a variety of populations from Family Access Network to The Lodge in Sisters senior living facility to the food banks. Bacon shared one of her favorite quotes to serve as a reminder: “Do not do for me without me.” For more information or to get involved, email0 age friendlysisters@gmail.com.

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The boys cross-country team took second place in the state championships — the best team finish ever for the Outlaws.

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win the team title 65-70. The other two trophies went to Klamath Union (82) and Marist (98). The highest previous team finish for a boys team in school history had been third. “It could easily have gone the other way,” said Nordell. “Our two teams are just so evenly matched it’s crazy.” After Peckham and Thorsett, senior Josh Liddell (19th) and junior Ethan Hosang (22nd) came through the finish chute with personal records of 16:27 and 16:33 respectively. Junior Vicente Rebolledo completed the scoring in 41st place with a time of 17:07. Sam May (17:36) and

Max Palanuk (17:47) finished 56th and 61st as the sixth and seventh finishers for the Outlaws. Philomath’s team ran in a tight-knit pack and finished with all seven runners within 38 seconds of one another and all seven ahead of the Outlaws’ fifth scorer. “Our boys did all they could to win,” said Nordell. The cross-country season could be another barn-burner in 2020 as Sisters returns six of their top seven runners and Philomath brings back five of seven and 10 of their top 12. Summing up the state meet experience, Coach Nordell said, “I am so proud of these kids and our coaching staff. I don’t think any of us will ever forget this day.” Assistant coaches this season included Rima Givot, Dennis Dempsey, Sarah Thorsett, and Charlie Kanzig.

Land Trust pledges continued work on Skyline Forest With the recent listing of Skyline Forest for sale with a price tag of $127 million, the Deschutes Land Trust has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to pursuing conservation options for the forest. Skyline Forest is a massive 33,000-acre block of land between Sisters and Bend. The Deschutes Land Trust has worked for more than 15 years to conserve Skyline Forest. This 33,000-acre tree farm was historically known as the Bull Springs Tree Farm, and is one of several commercial timberlands in Central Oregon that could have been converted to residential development. Surrounded by a mix of public and private lands, Skyline Forest contains important wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and protects the scenic green foothills that set off the Central Oregon Cascades.

Central Oregonians — local residents, businesses and elected officials — came out in force in 2005 to support the conservation of Skyline Forest as a working community forest, and that broad community support has continued to grow, the Land Trust reports. Likewise, the Deschutes Land Trust remains committed to its vision of establishing Skyline Forest. “We remain fully committed to the permanent conservation of Skyline Forest for its wildlife, scenic views, and its recreational and educational potential. We’ve always expected Skyline to be a marathon, not a sprint, and we look forward to working with the current owners to share Central Oregon’s interest and commitment to conserving Skyline Forest,” said Brad Chalfant, Deschutes Land Trust executive director.

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VETERANS: Events feature music and interaction Continued from page 1

Miller related the history of Veterans Day itself, which began as Armistice Day. November 11 marked the armistice signed between Germany and the Allies of World War I, and was celebrated in several countries. The official United States holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It is distinct from Memorial Day, she noted, which celebrates those who died serving their country. Miller said that the current holiday celebrates “veterans who are still with us,” appreciating “the freedom and opportunity to thank them.” Miller explained briefly that some in service become prisoners of war (POWs) or missing in action (MIA). Fourth-graders presented a skit honoring them. A table was laid with a white cloth, red rose, Bible, candle, and other symbolic objects, while students narrated. “You are in our hearts today and always,” a student read aloud as the skit ended. Members of the Armed Forces and the Americans they serve practice numerous religious and spiritual traditions. Later, the principal clarified why a symbol of Christian faith was included but no others. “No preference for one faith was intended and likewise, there was no disrespect

intended for the others,” Warburg explained via email. “We didn’t want to disrespect the POW/MIA families by altering the script.” The script used was “the specific one that veterans organizations utilize regularly across the country.” Different elements may be incorporated in future uses of the skit.

It truly was a community effort, but the lion’s share of the work and vision came from Sara [Miller]. — Joan Warburg Stated Warburg, “It is my hope that we represent all of our veterans in a respectful and honoring way each year, while keeping the learning fresh for our students.” The assembly continued on to an Armed Forces medley of songs. The crowd applauded the veterans present according to which branch they’d served in. Then the kids sang, “We are American every day, living the American way,” stomping and clapping in time with the music. A video depicted war imagery and news footage, listing statistics of how many American soldiers have been wounded or killed. Photos of the Washington Memorial and the somber Vietnam Memorial Wall were given prominence.

John F. Kennedy’s famous speech played in the background: “The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” O n s t a g e , Wa r b u r g described the reality of so many kids whose parents are overseas. We honor veterans, she said, but “we also have to honor their families. The families also sacrifice.” She thanked organizers including Miller, physical education teacher Ashleigh Thomas, and counselor Kate Kuitert. “Our SPTC organized the breakfast,” Warburg explained later. SPTC is the school’s equivalent of what used to be called a PTA, or parent-teacher association. “It truly was a community effort,” she said, “but the lion’s share of the work and vision came from Sara.” A veteran commented, “They did such a good job. They didn’t glorify war, they focused on honor… it was

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The Missing Soldier Table presentation at the SMS/SHS Veterans Day observance was powerful. just beautiful. These kids will remember this.” Later in the day, students at Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School hosted

another gathering to honor veterans at the Sisters High School auditorium, featuring music from the band and choir programs.

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Breakfast brings veterans together at elementary school By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

Veterans and their families munched on bagels, donuts, fruit, and hard-boiled eggs in local-farm hues of green, blue, and brown. Many wore military gear, or jackets and caps celebrating their service, labeled with the branch in which they served. They drank coffee and talked in the Sisters Elementary School gym, hosted by fourth-grade leadership students and the Sisters Parent-Teacher Community group (SPTC). Bill Phillips described himself as active from 1965 to 1969, when he was in the Army Airborne Special Forces and First Cavalry Division. “He was a heavy-hitter in Vietnam,” said his son Adam Toney, a sergeant in the Oregon National Guard and father to students at SES. Said Phillips of his military experience, “Well, when I first went into the service I was a nice, clean-cut Mormon boy from Utah.” Serving in the Army “gave me a better outlook on life… I met a lot of nice people, lost a lot of nice people. It was awakening.” The war made him appreciate life, “more than anything. We appreciate that we didn’t die over there,” he said of veterans like himself. “We’re all brothers and sisters.” To n e y s e r v e d i n Afghanistan in 2006, and was a Special Forces liaison in Iraq, 2010–2011. “I had a pretty positive experience in the military,” he said, though he lost friends, “mostly to accidents afterward, but also there.” He said he was a “troublemaker” before he enlisted; Phillips used the word “ruffian.” Toney said that since he first entered service in 2003, “There’s a lot of things that can raise the hair on my neck.” He described seeing both the positive and negative

effects of military intervention on the ground in the Middle East. “Seems like politics gets in the way of doing what’s right,” he said. John Ferguson is a local veteran who attended the breakfast. He served in the Air Force. “I was an E-4, which was a sergeant in the Air Force back then,” he said. “I was in for a commitment for six years, October 1967 through June 1973, and two years for active reserves. It was during the Vietnam War, but I was lucky. I served at Naha Air Base in Okinawa in support of the war.” The experience of entering the military made him grow up fast. “You come out of high school after being taken care of your whole life, you get into boot camp and you’re

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Leadership students at Sisters Elementary School served a continental breakfast buffet to veterans at an event presented by SPTC. on your own,” Ferguson said. “It’s kind of instant maturity.” Local veteran Earl Schroeder said, “It was with great delight that the school district office put up new flags for Veterans Day.” The old ones had been

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SCIENCE TALK: Geological record tells much about climate

FIRE: Burn piles have to be dead out down to mineral soil to be safe

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Continued from page 1

“There’s really something heady about being able to look out at the landscape and see how things came to be,” writes geologist Marcia Bjornerud of Lawrence University. “I think most people would love to have a rational explanation for how the world around them got to be the way it is.” It’s important to understand that we are embedded in geologic time, Bjornerud writes. “There isn’t a geologic past and the future. We are on a continuum of processes that have been going on for millennia, and our activities feed into those processes in ways that are sometimes surprising – but shouldn’t be if we have a better understanding of the way the Earth has unfolded in the past.” In addition to providing geologic history as context for current and future climate changes, Dr. McKay will talk about fossil fuels: how much we have used, how much is left, and the implications of sticking with fossil fuels as our main source of energy. Dr. McKay is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon. She lives in Bend and teaches online geology courses throughout the academic year, and field courses in Central Oregon during the summer. Her research background is in physical volcanology with a focus on recent mafic eruptions in the Central Oregon Cascades. She is also interested in how societies prepare for and respond to natural disasters, especially volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. She has worked with Deschutes County, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management,

“Make sure that you’re not complacent,” he told The Nugget. “Just because we had a really good fire season and didn’t see any significant starts in the area doesn’t mean that we’re completely safe. We always need to be fire-wise and fire-smart.” Craig described the fire as “escaped burn piles that were lit legally, with a permit,” three days before. Due to air stagnation, burning was not legal over the weekend and at least through Tuesday. The property-owner thought the fires were completely out, according to Craig, “but unfortunately they weren’t. They crept through the duff—the light understory, biomass, burnable materials that are lying across the ground—until they got to the pine needles. “Ultimately it got into a larger pile of needles, pine cones, and flammable materials. It started burning the fence and scorched a couple

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Phil Arends Principal Broker Black Butte Ranch 541.420.9997

Suzanne Carvlin Broker 541.595.8707

Patty Cordoni Principal Broker -(Ńś ) #Ńś $) 4 - $1$.$*) 541.771.0931

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Joanna Goertzen Broker 541.588.0886

Heather Jordan Broker 541.640.0678

Mark Morzov Broker -(Ńś ) #Ńś $) 4 - $1$.$*) 307.690.7799

Chris Scott Broker 541.599.5614

Ellen Wood Broker 541.588.0033

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Serving the Sisters, Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch Areas

Ponderosa Properties R E A L T O R S

541-549-2002

1- 800-650-6766

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www. P onderosa P roperties.com

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

221 S. Ash St. | PO Box 1779, Sisters

New Listings

BEAUTIFUL LOT IN METOLIUS MEADOWS Metolius Meadows is the location for this beautiful .38± acre lot with mature ponderosa pines bordering open space/common area and overlooking Lake Creek Basin to the north and Black Butte to the south. Paved road and underground utilities. The lot has been approved for a standard septic system and is already hooked up to the community water system. Ownership includes common-area privileges, tennis courts, pool and more. There is direct access to nearby National Forest and an expansive trail system for hiking, mtn. biking and cross-country skiing. Close to the Metolius River, Black Butte Ranch golf, Hoodoo Ski area and the city of Sisters. $239,500. MLS#201910110

GREAT CAMP SHERMAN LOCATION Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,440 sq. ft. cabin near Lake Creek in Metolius Meadows. Beautiful views of treed meadow & Black Butte. Open greatroom floor plan, vaulted beamed ceiling, wood burning fireplace, completely updated efficient galley kitchen & natural grain hard surface laminate flooring. Extensive covered decking & porches, built-in wood storage, oversized double garage & rear patio w/hot tub overlooking creek basin. Ntl. Forest nearby & adjacent trail offers a beautiful stroll along the creek. Community pool, tennis courts & large common areas. Close to Black Butte Ranch golf, Metolius River & Hoodoo Ski area.$399,500. MLS#201910213

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Located in the Coyote Springs neighborhood, end of a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the forest buffer, this homesite offers the best of both worlds. Access over 100 miles of Peterson Ridge and other forest trails right out your back door. Enjoy the nearby amenities of FivePine Lodge, Three Creeks Brewing, Sisters Athletic Club, Shibui Spa and Sisters Movie House or stroll into downtown to enjoy Creekside Park, The Village Green, art galleries, fine restaurants and gourmet markets. Ready for your new home with underground utilities, paved streets, city sewer and city water. CCRS and design guidelines have helped create a beautiful neighborhood of quality homes. Low HOA fees. Get your hiking shoes on or pull out your mountain bike and enjoy all that Sisters Country has to offer! $260,000. MLS#201910116

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

Rad Dyer 541-480-8853

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

ROCK RIDGE #37 (1/2 SHARE) GLAZE MEADOW #45 Wonderful cabin at Black Butte Ranch. Recently Vacation location at Black Butte Ranch! One-half updated throughout the kitchen, living and ownership for all of the fun at half the expense! 3 bathrooms. It features a natural wood-paneled bedrooms plus a bunk room in this 1,528 sq. ft. interior with tall vaulted open-beam ceilings and Rock Ridge home. So many upgrades, including natural lava-rock fireplace. Two bedrooms down granite countertops in the kitchen, new decks, plus loft with bathroom. Enjoy the great location efficient propane stove and more. Easy access at the end of a long, peaceful cul-de-sac close to several pools, tennis courts, bike paths and to the Glaze Meadow Sports and Recreation the Glaze Meadow Sports Center. $239,500. Center. Adjacent to bike/pedestrian pathway MLS#201905281 with easy access to beautiful National Forest lands.$375,000. MLS#201904587

40 ACRES – 17672 WILT ROAD Private, yet close in, less than 10± miles from downtown Sisters. Forty acres with elevated building site and modest mountain views. Mix of pine and juniper. This property would be a great candidate for off-grid power, but power access is available. Call Listing Agent regarding power. Needs septic feasibility. Conditional-use permit to build a home was recently renewed for two years. Borders government land, State of Oregon, BLM and Deschutes County on three sides Owner will consider short terms. $299,500. MLS#201908158

NEAR THE DESCHUTES RIVER Climb the slight ridge and the mountain views open big and wide from Mt. Hood to Broken Top. Every peak is visible as well as the valley below. Bordering BLM directly on the eastside. Paved access, underground utilities, existing well and septic available. Enjoy the quiet setting and night sky in this beautiful secluded corner of Deschutes County. $395,000. MLS#201506281

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

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

Catherine Black 541-480-1929

CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus 40+ years

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

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.$669,000. MLS#201902939

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

Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226 Broker

Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650 GRI, Broker

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

735 SW SILVER LAKE BLVD. Townhome ideally located in The Bluffs at River Bend. Mountain views from living room windows & the Old Mill Smoke Stacks. Main level room currently used as a library could be home office. Spacious Great Room, vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace. Updated kitchen, concrete countertops, undermount sink, stainless steel appliances & gas range. Large master suite on main floor w/ patio door to large private deck, mountain views & large walk-in closet. Master bath includes shower, double vanities, tile faced soaking tub & linen closet. Two bedrooms upstairs w/large closets & a full bath. Large laundry & half bath just inside garage door. Oversized double garage, w/eight foot door & opener, provide ample room for storage. The HOA fees cover landscaping. MLS#201908540. $634,000.

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

The Locals’ Choice! Greg Davidge 808-281-2676 Broker

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157 Broker