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The Nugget Vol. XLII No. 47

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

“Freaky Friday”...

Sisters continues growth spurt

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

A complete application for a Master Planned Development (MP#19-01) has been received by the City from Threewind Partners regarding property located behind and beside Bi-Mart, between McKinney Butte Road and West Hood Avenue. The development, on 7.48 acres, will include approximately 50 multi-family units, 28,000 square feet of commercial area, and supporting site infrastructure. The application has been forwarded to

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The Sisters High School choir and band programs staged the musical “Freaky Friday” last weekend, to an enthusiastic response from good houses. (See story, page 11.)

See PROJECT on page 30

The city of Sisters continues to grow at a very rapid pace, according to statistics released last week by Portland State University. Sistersʼ population as of July 1 stood at 2,985 — up from a revised 2018 number of 2,725, a 9.5 percent increase. Brendon Buckley of Johnson Economics told the Sisters Planning Commission last February, “You are growing very fast and changing fast, and I know I donʼt need to tell you that.” Buckley reported in that February meeting on the draft results of his firmʼs Housing See GROWTH on page 20

Sisters man found after missing alert

Honoring stalwarts of the trails

Jim Fisher of Sisters was located safe at approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, in the Sisters area after authorities put out a bulletin that he had gone missing. Fisher, age 89, was believed to have left his residence on North Songbird Street on foot, sometime after 10 p.m. on November 15. Local people and authorities raised concerns due to his age and the fact that Fisher is known to have hearing loss and memory issues. Fisher contacted a resident in the 16000 block of Perit Huntington Road in

Sisters Trails Alliance Board Chair Catherine Hayden told two of STAʼs most valued board members to “Take A Hike” last week. In STAʼs world, that phrase carries a very different meaning than it does in everyday slang: Itʼs an invocation to go forth and enjoy the fruits of many years of labor. Gary Guttormsen, Chuck Humphreys and Greg Vandehey were feted during STAʼs Toast the Trails event at Cork Cellars on Tuesday, November 12, as the organization celebrated their extraordinary efforts to build, maintain and enhance a network of trails across Sisters

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Sisters and sought shelter from the temperatures. The resident immediately contacted Deschutes County 911. Deschutes County Sheriff ʼs Office deputies responded and verified that the subject was Fisher and he was transported by EMS to the hospital for evaluation. Fisher is well-known in Sisters. His career was with the Oregon Department of Forestry, and he served for several years in the 1990s as manager of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a freelance writer for The Nugget.

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

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STA board chair Catherine Hayden honored Gary Guttormsen and Chuck Humphreys for stellar service as they step off the board of directors. Country. The trio is stepping down from the STA Board of Directors. Hayden praised

Vandeheyʼs work as secretary of the organization, noting See TRAILS on page 24

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Announcements................12 Sisters Naturalist..............15 Gift Card Directory ............21 Classifieds.................. 27-28 Meetings ........................... 3 Entertainment ..................13 Happy Thanksgiving ..... 16-17 Crossword ....................... 26 Real Estate .................29-32

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Expansion of Sisters benefits few By Josh Groves Guest Columnist

Letters to the Editor… The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday.

To the Editor: About a month or so ago, after hearing about the criminal event where an individual broke into a home in our neighborhood, I visited the sheriff’s substation here in Sisters and talked to the admin lady at the counter, asking about the incident. Note this was about two days after the incident. She said she had not heard anything. I told her at least three law enforcement cars were there and you have no information? Then I asked, do you furnish crime reports to the public/newspaper? She stated she does but she sometimes is a day or so behind (can’t remember the last time I saw this in The Nugget). Then I asked her if I could obtain a “crime statistics report,” not a crime log for the city of Sisters, since I had heard awhile ago, a report that there was a crime a day in and around the city of Sisters. Her response was hard to believe. She stated “she could not furnish that information” to me. I said “what?” this is public information. She then stated that the only way to obtain that information was to get it from the

Sisters City Council, that’s who they provided that information to. So why does the City Council not volunteer this information to the general public? Are they not wanting the people of Sisters to be aware of how bad crime really is in Sisters? Do the realtors lobby against it so they can sell homes? We should be able to see how the stats break down on an ongoing basis throughout the year. This is not just a weekly crime log that is basic and vague. Let’s see what is really happening in our town of Sisters. Marvin Inman

To the editor: A recent showing of the movie Saving the Dark by the Sisters Astronomy Club and a local chapter of the International Dark Sky Association showed how much of the dark skies we have lost due to light pollution. As a result of this pollution, 80 percent of See LETTERS on page 23

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One of the side effects of democracy is that a small, very vocal minority can grab the podium when the majority of folks are too busy, or maybe too apathetic, to fight for their voices to be heard. It happens in national elections and it happens in small communities. This phenomenon is manifested in the development and expansion of the Sisters township. As I talk to fellow neighbors and other residents, they are overwhelmingly opposed to the development that is currently taking place — and planned to take place in the future — in Sisters. This is not a surprise when you think about the population of this town. Most residents are transplants that moved here for the small, mountain-town lifestyle. The expansion of Sisters only benefits a select few: Local business owners, city officials, and land developers. The best I can estimate from census data, this constitutes about only 30 percent of the population at most. Yet, the three interested party types I just listed are disproportionately vocal and active on this issue. This is because their livelihood flourishes as they add more warm bodies spending money to this tiny mountain town. Most of us, on the other hand, reap no economic benefit from expansion. And, though most of us are very much against expansion, we are reluctant to give up our nights and weekends to fight in the town hall or picket for a cause that doesn’t hit us in the wallet. The two primary arguments I’ve heard in favor of growth simply don’t hold water with most of the population of Sisters. “There will be more stores and activities, so you won’t have to drive into Bend to

shop or for a night out.” Most of us very deliberately don’t live in Bend and are fine with having to make the trek every once and a while. “It will bring a shot-in-the-arm to the local economy.” Let’s not pretend Sisters is a down-on-its-luck logging town — you can hardly cross the main drag most days there is so much tourism. And, anyways, the supposed “economic boost” would largely only apply to the interest groups previously mentioned. I realize that most everyone wants the gate to lock behind them once they enter paradise. We need to avoid this characterization; it will make the issue at hand an easy target for wouldbe social-justice warriors. Instead, I would frame this as a need for preservation versus an attempt at exclusion. If one needs to reference an example, look to our national park system. A number of our country’s national parks now have limited access so that the beauty of the parks — the whole reason that people want to visit the parks — may be preserved. So, what action can we, the less-vocal majority, take to preserve our little community? Fortunately, we live in a democratic society where the majority can win out, as long as there is focus and coordination. I recommend two fairly passive, but time-tested, steps. Step one, vote out all community leaders who are aligned with the sort of specialinterests mentioned above. (Getting the facts may involve a little Googling and maybe some asking around.) Step two, significantly throttle the issuing of all future building permits. To be clear, this will invoke the ire of the special interests minority — that’s to be expected. But this is how democracy is supposed to work.

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SFF wrapping up major funding campaign Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has targeted December 15 to wrap up its $1.4 million capital campaign to purchase the Sisters Art Works building property and complete upgrades and maintenance of the building. The organization is $60,000 from its goal, and upon meeting that goal will receive a $151,000 “top-off” grant from the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust. The organization hopes to meet the challenge with support from the community. The Sisters Art Works building is home to SFF

offices and the adjacent property serves as its largest festival venue. The building acquisition and improvements will allow the organization to expand its support of the community via new programming and will also ensure the financial sustainability of the organization in the future. Current programming at the facility includes: • Open Hub Singing with Ian Carrick takes place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. See CAMPAIGN on page 18

SPRD invites feedback on strategic plan By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) wants to hear from the community before they finalize their new twoyear strategic plan. To that end, there will be two public meetings on Wednesday, December 4; one during the day, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and one in the evening, 5:30-7 p.m., both at SPRD. After receiving public input through a needs-assessment survey several months ago, the board and staff have been busy identifying top

priorities on which to focus over the next two years, 2020-2022. The draft of priorities is what SPRD is asking the public to review. This is the community’s opportunity to say if they agree, or to point out anything they think should be included or excluded. “We really want to hear from the community. We value their assessment,” said Jennifer Holland, SPRD executive director. A subcommittee consisting of two board members, See FEEDBACK on page 14

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Copper and Deputy Donny Patterson are in California training for the bloodhound’s role as a tracker.

Sheriff’s office welcomes new K9 By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

The Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office recently announced a new four-legged addition to their team. Earlier this month, the sheriff ’s office asked for name suggestions from the community for the 15-weekold bloodhound that was donated to the agency by Tamaron Ranch Bloodhounds in September. The top 20 most popular names were put

to a vote. After thousands of name suggestions and over 2,600 votes, the name Copper was selected for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s new K9’s official name. Copper came out at the top with 870 voters selecting it as their favorite name. Copper may have been inspired by the movie “Fox and the Hound.” Some community members recommended this name based on the color of the bloodhound’s fur. Additionally, the name

could also refer to the slang term “Cop” being short for Copper, which is said to originate from the copper buttons that officers once wore on their uniforms. Tamara Thomas, the owner of Tamaron Ranch Bloodhounds in Chowchilla, California, said, “We try to donate a puppy or two from each litter to search and rescue organizations in need. Bob Cameron, founder of See COPPER 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 Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870.

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.

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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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Artist captures magnificent landscapes By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Janice Druian’s artistic path was winding, and it took her through unexpected terrain over the course of a lifetime — but it led her true, out into the vast expanses of the American Outback, which she captures in work that has earned her a spot among the finest, most highly regarded artists in the vibrant arts community of Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. “I really have a passion for painting,” she said simply. She can’t remember a time when that wasn’t the case. As a young woman she studied at San Francisco State and UC Berkeley, and graduated with a degree in psych social welfare. But the pull of art was strong. “I loaded up my tiny VW Beetle and drove up to Eugene and miraculously talked my way into graduate school in art education — and I never took an education class,” she said. She graduated cum laude in 1971. Then, the economics of the arts smacked her. “I had a one-woman show and I made $45 and I thought, ʻWell, this isn’t going to work out.’” A day job was in order, and Druian started out in social work per her education, then moved into educational development and thence into organizational development, where she built a successful 30-year career, a highlight being time spent working for the Port of Portland. She never stopped painting though. “I painted at night,” she said. Though watercolor is not her preferred medium, she used them because they were easy to clean up and suitable for the time and space she was allowed for her art.

About 15 years ago, she and her husband, Greg, built a house in Central Oregon — and painting moved to the fore. Thanks to the spectacular view of the Deschutes River and the Three Sisters afforded by her new home, Druian was inspired to start painting landscapes, which she had never done before. “Almost immediately, I joined Plein Air Painters of Oregon,” she said. “I found landscape to be incredibly challenging.” In addition to the calling of her new home, Druian traces her inspiration to a book of paintings by the master of Western landscape painting, Maynard Dixon. She studied his work and thought, “I have to paint like this.” Druian is a dedicated and serious artist, and she studied her challenging craft intensively. She took classes with the renowned artist Jean Legassick, who remains a close friend. “She kind of took me under her wing,” Druian said. Working in oils, Druian has explored the remote reaches of

Oregon and the Great Basin. “I like the desert,” she said. “The further you can get into Eastern Oregon and the remote places, the happier I am. I like being way out there, where you are in conversation with your own soul.” Druian says she paints en plein air only a couple of times a year, just to keep the chops up. “I’m a cranky en plein air painter, yes,” she confessed. “”It’s too hot!’ ʻIt’s too windy!”” Druian has for many years been a featured artist at Tumalo Art Co., and she has shown her work at Borrego Springs Invitational, and Cowgirl Up in Arizona; Clearwater Gallery Invitational; “The Crush,” Columbia Center for the Arts (Hood River); and Art of the West at the Favell Museum. She maintains a regular display at Bedouin in Sisters, which she refreshes with new work every four months or so. “Janit (Brockway, founder of Bedouin) started putting my work in Bedouin,” Druian said. “I became good friends

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Janice Druian’s “Storm Over Summer Lake” earned her a prestigious spot in an Artist magazine feature — one of 10 finalists out of 2,000 entries. with Janit — she’s an amazing person.” That tradition has continued with Bedouin’s current owner, Harmony Thomas, who is hosting Druian at the shop and the adjacent Good

Day Café at 143 E. Hood Ave. during the Fourth Friday Art Stroll on Friday, November 22. Druian notes that Greg will be playing jazz at the shop during the stroll.

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Fourth Friday fall artwalk this week By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

Get ready to walk, shop, sing, and celebrate the season’s bounty of new art and gifts in the galleries of Sisters, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 22. And when you’re done strolling, stop by The Belfry for a community sing-along. Hood Avenue Art is featuring its annual Small Works Show, timely works in small format by all of the gallery’s artists. A t G a r y C o o l e y ’s Collection Gallery, Gary has special pricing on his sculpture kits for kids, which are a great Christmas gift! Clearwater Gallery is featuring Wendy Vernon jewelry alongside local impressionist oil painter Rachel Moore. New prints and note cards by Kimry Jelen, original pastel paintings of Northeastern Oregon from Antonia Carriere, pottery by Anne Grossnickle, sparkling ornaments from

“Small Works” by artists at Hood Avenue Art.

Jennifer Hartwig, and a great selection of jewelry from Vicki Hodge and Laurie SantaMaria await visitors to Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop. The Stitchin’ Post will be featuring an arts and crafts boutique from Stitchin’ Post staff. You’ll find everything from quilts and quilted placemats and mug rugs to tree ornaments, dog accessories, and more. “Alongside” oil painting by Rachael Moore Blue Burro Imports at Clearwater Gallery. just received new red The Imagination Gallery rustic pottery from Oaxaca, Mexico. As a gift, or for your will feature masterworks by own table, this collection is Ken Scott. There will be new lighting and garden installaoutstanding. Sisters Cascade at 150 tions for your pleasure. Come W. Cascade Ave., is featur- and see The Portal. Wildflower Studio will be ing “Unchained With Love,” jewelry that contains a link featuring holiday gifts. Stop of a chain from a dog set by to see leather bags, fused free by Fences for Fido, a glass, ornaments, jewelry, and Northwest nonprofit. All pro- original paintings. Wildflower ceeds from the sale of these will be serving wine and light items, designed and made by appetizers. Jill Neal Gallery will Sana Hayes, are donated to the debut several new images organization.

just completed. Jill’s Holiday Sale kicks off with lots of unique art and art products for Christmas shopping. Wild West and Wild Women art, now printed on metal. Indulge with wine and chocolate. Antler Arts is featuring the fantastic feathered jewelry of Kristi Moomey, and outdoor author Gary Lewis will be on hand signing his books. Wines by Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards are featured. Sisters Folk Festival and Sisters School District combined to present a Student Art Exhibit at Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave. Middle- and high-school art will be displayed. Sisters Library is featuring original paintings in mixed media by Sandy Dutko in the community room, while the computer room has cut-paper art by Carly Garzon Vargas and photography by Katie Newton. After the artwalk, you can immerse yourself in community camaraderie during

“Arts and Crafts Boutique” by the staff at Stitchin’ Post. Sisters’ very own rendition of a Portland musical phenomenon. The acclaimed Low Bar Chorale will help C4C and Sisters stage our town’s very first “Let’s Sing!” event on Friday, Nov. 22. This free event – which offers two full hours of good cheer and singing with abandon – begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Belfry. Singers and non-singers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Through music, C4C aims to create a more engaged, empowered, and connected Sisters. Doors open at 6:30.

“Fences for Fido” jewelry by Sana Hayes at Sisters Cascade.

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Girls earn six all-league selections

Boys soccer names all-league picks By Rongi Yost Correspondent

Four Outlaws earned allleague soccer awards this year, including Ethan Ekert and Ricky Huffman who were second-team selections, and Connor Linn and Nathaniel Alvarez as honorable mention. Kern, the Outlaws’ lone senior, was a co-captain and earned second team holding midfield. Ethan was a solid leader on the team all year, and led the team in assists, with 12. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “Ethan is an intelligent person and brings this intelligence to the field. He has very solid individual skills, can take on defenders one-on-one, and also has incredible vision. Though he had no goals on the season, much of this was because he often draws a crowd of two or three defenders and then still manages to get the ball to the open man. He is selfless and humble.” Huffman (sophomore) was honored at the striker position and led the team in goals scored (10). Ricky also tallied four assists on the season. Husmann told The Nugget that Huffman gives 100 percent in games and practice. Ricky’s speed and athleticism made it difficult for the opponent’s defenders. He has an ability to scrap for possession of the ball and, according to Husmann, improved tremendously with his ability to finish. Linn (junior) was also a cocaptain and earned honorablemention striker. In addition to playing at the striker position for the Outlaws, he also played

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at outside midfield, and center defense. Connor finished the season with eight goals and nine assists. Husmann referred to Connor as “Mr. Versatility” because of his ability to play at various positions. Husmann also noted that Connor is a student of the game and is effective at analyzing the weakness of an opponent, then adapting his attack. He is very effective at winning the ball in tight areas, and has a nose for the goal. He has a calm demeanor, but is a fierce competitor. Alvarez (junior) earned honorable-mention central defender. Husmann said, “Nathaniel is perhaps the most underrated player on our team. He has been the backbone of our defense. He is strong technically and tactically, and has a strong sense of when to stand a player up, and knows when to make a well-timed tackle. He’s an outstanding goalkeeper as well, but because we’re such a young team, we needed his skills on the field. He truly has fun when he plays, and is a joy to watch.”

Six Lady Outlaws soccer players earned all-league honors, including Olivia Hougham, Hallie Schwartz, Hollie Lewis, Emma Lutz, Analise Backus, and Sage Wyland. Seniors Hougham and Schwartz were both secondteam all-league picks. Hougham was honored at center midfield. She scored two goals and tallied two assists during league play. Coach Brian Holden said, “Olivia is reliable on her hard work. She has a motor that never quits, and she never gets tired. She’s a good passer and can control the ball very well while she’s dribbling.” Hallie, also recognized at center-mid, scored four goals and recorded two assists. She was the heart of the Outlaws squad, and played every minute of every game. Holden noted that Hallie is strong on the ball, distributes the ball well, and is a leader on and off the field. Sophomores Lewis and Lutz, and freshmen Backus and Wyland all

earned honorable-mention recognition. Hollie was honored at forward and led the team with six goals, and also tallied two assists. Holden stated that Hollie’s speed, confidence, creativity, and quick feet were key in the goals she scored. She’s also a hard worker with a no-quit attitude. Emma was also an honorable-mention forward, who scored two goals and tallied two assists in the first half of the season. She missed the second half due to a concussion and a broken arm. Holden told The Nugget that Emma is very coachable, has a passion for the game, and he’s very excited for next year to see what Emma can do when she puts in a full season. Freshmen Backus and Wyland were center-back defender selections, and round out the all-league picks. Holden shared that Backus is the most intelligent player on the field. Unfortunately, the Outlaws lost Analise toward the end of the season due to knee surgery, but have high hopes

she’ll be back at full strength next year. “Analise is a patient defender with strength and speed, and distributes out of the back to her team with accuracy,” said Holden. Of Wyland, Holden said, “Sage is quick, relentless, and a very balanced player. She gained a lot of confidence finishing the season without Analise, and really took on a leadership role.” Holden shared with The Nugget that in all his years of coaching he’s never coached a team as special as this one. “I’ve coached boys and girls, middle school and high school, select competitive teams, and players with a ton of talent, but I’ve never been a part of a team like this before. This team is special. What they’ve built within the leadership of the seniors is positive, team, and family. They look out for each other and work hard for each other on and off the field. I’m glad I was a part of it and continuing with a positive, caring team environment will be important as we move forward.”

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Volleyball squad names six all-leaguers By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws had six of their players earn allleague honors. Senior Sam Silva, junior Ellie Rush, and sophomore Greta Davis were all first-team picks. Sophie Silva (junior) was a secondteam selection, and senior Addy Myhre and sophomore Sydney Myhre were honorable-mention. Sam Silva was recognized at outside hitter and was a force for the Outlaws on offense. Sam recorded 145 kills, 10 blocks, 195 digs, 38 aces, and eight assists. Sam was a four-year starter and in those four years has earned two first-place state finishes, one third-place finish, and this year fourth place. “Sam has set herself apart as a top all-around player in the state,” said Coach Rory Rush. “She has amazing court awareness, is a smart hitter, but also powerful and effective on the outside. She established herself as the anchor of our back row. She has the ability to read hitters, and her quick reaction time allows for very few balls to get past her. Her serving has frustrated many teams this year with her

ball placement, which earned her 38 aces. She never left anything on the court and was key to the success of Outlaws volleyball. We are so very thankful for the time and leadership she has provided as a four-year varsity player.” Rush was voted first-team setter. Ellie dished out an amazing 525 assists, recorded 130 digs, and had 10 blocks and 44 aces. Rush is a threeyear varsity starter, and has established herself as one of the top setters in the Oregon West Conference. “Ellie was always a steady player on the court for us,” said Rush. “She would run our offensive attack, and did a great job getting the ball to the right hitters at the right time. She was a threat from the serving line and someone we wanted at the serving line in close games.” Davis was recognized at outside/middle hitter and was always a huge offensive threat. Greta recorded 212 kills, 30 blocks, 108 digs, 10 aces, and 15 assists. Greta is a two-year varsity starter and is a powerful and very athletic hitter. “Greta has the ability to hit from any position on the floor,” said Rush. “Her

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The Outlaws volleyball team had a strong season, finishing fourth in state competition. athleticism makes her a threat on the net. She is one of our go-to hitters on the floor when we need to put the ball away. This year Greta has worked hard to play all the way around, and has also become a great defender. Playing the back row has allowed for us to use Greta as a powerful attack from the back row. She is one of the most powerful and athletic hitters in our league, and her energy on the floor is infectious.” Sophie Silva earned recognition at middle hitter. Sophie

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ASPIRE mentors help students navigate future By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

As students enter the final year or so of high school they are often peppered with the same questions: “What are you going to do after you graduate?” “Where are you going to college?” “Do you plan to apply for scholarships?” Rick Kroytz works daily at Sisters High School to help make sure students have answers to those questions. As the coordinator for ASPIRE (Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone) he helps match students to mentors, oversees college counseling, and works with the Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (GRO) to help students access local scholarships. Kroytz, in his fourth year as ASPIRE coordinator, is in the process of completing his school counseling certification and works full-time at Sisters High School. He currently manages 28 ASPIRE mentors with the goal that by senior year, every student has an adult working with them on their personal and educational post-high-school goals. “We have 28 great mentors right now, but I am currently recruiting to add 10 or 12 more so we have closer to 40,”

he said. “The mentors are prepared to touch base with students throughout the year and are of great help whether students are considering college, community college, apprenticeships, military, the work force, or other vocational/technical training.” Kroytz fully appreciates the strong work done by the ASPIRE mentors and enthusiastically invites others to join the program. “The role of our mentor is to work one on one with students to develop and encourage students to think about their future. They are a peer, guide, and cheerleader depending on what is being talked about or worked on,” he said. “Mentors are the core of the ASPIRE program and what makes Sisters High School college and career program so amazing is the relationships mentors form with students as they help the students begin to take charge of their own futures.” In addition to ASPIRE, Sisters High School contracts with a professional college counselor, Theresa Wadden. Students and their parents can arrange for an appointment with Wadden through Kroytz or their ASPIRE mentor. Anyone interested in learning more about ASPIRE can

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The average American can consume thousands of calories at Thanksgiving dinner. It’s far too easy to overload on your favorite comfort foods like buttery mashed potatoes and gravy, loads of stuffing and pumpkin pie. No one ever said Thanksgiving dinner was healthy — but there are certain tricks to make it a little healthier, and avoid riding out the food coma on the couch for the rest of the night. Whether you’re doling out your own portions or you’re at the mercy of your family member passing out plates piled high with “a little bit of everything,” knowing which foods you should be eating more of — and which you should only enjoy a few bites of — will help you make the best possible choices this Thanksgiving. Planning a healthy Thanksgiving menu doesn’t mean the food has to be bland and boring. In fact, think of Thanksgiving as the perfect excuse to pile your plate high with your favorite nutritious vegetables — brussels sprouts, green beans, sweet potatoes, and more. Even though a Thanksgiving meal is inevitably going to be higher in fat, calories, and sodium, you can minimize the damage by mixing in some healthier items. In fact, you could create a grain-free stuffing using root vegetables and a little ground sausage for a delicious healthier side dish (see recipe). One way to slow yourself down eating too much turkey and all the fixings is to pour yourself a bowl of seasonal vegetable soup, suggests Katherine Tallmadge, RD, author of “Diet Simple: 195 Mental Tricks, Substitutions,

Habits & Inspirations.” She recommends a butternut squash soup, or a broccoli and carrot soup with potatoes and thyme. Research has shown having a healthy appetizer beforehand may reduce the number of calories you consume at your main meal. When p l a n n i n g Thanksgiving appetizers, prepare lighter foods that won’t tempt guests to overeat before the big meal. Serving bite-sized savory tarts, creamy Greek yogurt-based dips, and hummus would all be safe bets. During the main meal try filling up 50 percent of your plate with non-starchy veggies. This may include Brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, bell peppers or a green salad, says Lori Zanini, RD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Stick with smaller portions of starchy veggies, such as corn, potatoes, green peas and winter squashes. Try to balance your plate as much as possible without depriving yourself. The turkey itself is relatively low in calories if you stick to skinless white meat, so most nutritionists don’t mind if you eat a little more than the recommended 3 ounces of protein. “I have certainly seen individuals pile their plates with more than three times the appropriate portion size on Thanksgiving Day,” says Zanini. You might think you’re eating healthier if you bypassed the stuffing and gravy, but if you munched on cheese and crackers all day while cooking, know that those calories add up as well. If you get hungry while you’re cooking, snack on raw veggies and hummus or fruit. Drinks count, too. Many of us have large wine goblets and beer mugs and don’t

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City snapshot — wildfire planning and holiday scheduling By Sue Stafford Correspondent

• Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, there won’t be Sisters City Council meetings on the fourth Wednesday of November and December. The only Council meeting left in 2019 will be Wednesday, December 11. There will be an Urban Renewal meeting at the conclusion of the regular Council meeting. The tentative URA agenda item is continued discussion around updating the Urban Renewal Plan first adopted in 2003, including the project list, duration of plan, and priorities. • The Sisters Country Entrepreneurs and Executives Network (SCEEN) has begun meeting. This new informal networking opportunity is for entrepreneurs, remote workers, executives (working, retired, semi-retired), and all those who support entrepreneurship in Sisters Country. At the first meeting on October 22 at Fika Coffee, there were about 40 people in attendance. The next meeting will be January 21. Contact Caprielle Lewis, director of Sisters Country Economic Development, at caprielle@ edcoinfo.com to learn more. • The City Council, working with staff, is updating and adding clarity to regulations regarding public events and transient merchants, which have deficiencies in code language. While recognizing the intrinsic value of Sisters public events, the City is responsible for balancing the impact of public events on public facilities, streets, and parks. The ordinance having to do with transient merchants currently contains inconsistent terminology and little leverage for enforcing violations. Draft ordinances are available for review in the November 13 City Council packet (found on the City website under “Agendas and Minutes”). Council hopes to adopt changes in December or January to take effect starting in the 2020 event season. • The City received a partial matching grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to upgrade the Village Green Park play structure. Three alternative

designs that meet the budget will be presented by City staff to the Parks Advisory Board. They will pick two for the public to review. Community stakeholders, Sisters School District, and Sisters Park and Recreation District will provide input on a single preferred alternative. The final design will be presented to the City Council for consent to move forward with procurement and construction. • The Community Wildfire Protection Plan is being drafted and is available for viewing and public comment at www.projectwildfire.org/ cwpps. Sisters is one of the first two cities in the state to have such a plan. It is not a regulatory document, rather it is a planned vision for preparation with community partners. Plans include identified critical evacuation routes, transportation plans, water availability and community education. • Deschutes County and an ad hoc committee are reviewing wildfire risk maps and evaluating stricter building codes for wildfire-resistant construction. The 12-person committee is made up of two fire chiefs, insurance representatives, builders, realtors, citizens and retired wildland fire personnel. Part of their

job is to balance building requirements with affordability. The Wildfire Management Advisory Committee’s progress can be tracked online at www.deschutes.org/ed/page/ wildfire-mitigation-advisorycommittee. The City Council will use this information to evaluate options to amend building and development regulations to increase resistance to wildfires within the city. • The City has submitted their comments on the draft Intergovernmental Agreement for the US 20/Locust roundabout engineering to ODOT. Staff is awaiting a revised IGA from ODOT for Council review/approval. • The City’s water system has recently undergone several improvements with new lines in the Hood alley and along Locust Street. Design work has started on the Oak Street and Fir Street waterline improvements. The Well 4 Design and Construction Administration Request for Quote has been advertised with proposals due back to the City by November 20. • Creekside Campground is closed for the season and will reopen April 1, 2020, on a first-come, first-served basis until reservations become active May 1, 2020.

Reservations for 2020 will open January 2, 2020. • The new principal planner for the City, Nicole Mardell, will start her work on December 2. She brings a wealth of experience and passion for urban and community planning. She has most recently worked for Deschutes County in both short- and long-range planning. She was also involved in that capacity with the Sisters Country Vision project. • The Planning Commission, at their November 21 workshop, will be reviewing objectives and policies for Comprehensive Plan Goal 1 (Citizen Input) and Goal 10 (Housing). They will also be reviewing several proposed Development Code amendments regarding special flood

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“Freaky Friday” touches hearts an over-worked, stressed-out wedding planner, and her teenage daughter (Ellie), who mysteriously and magically swap bodies the day before the mother is to be married in a wedding she happens to be planning for herself. The swap occurs when a magical hourglass, a gift from Katherine’s husband and Ellie’s father, who passed away, is broken during an argument between Katherine and Ellie. Until the twin to the broken magical hourglass can be found, and the swap undone, the mother and daughter are forced to act like each other, resulting in endless awkwardness and hilarity. Though classified as a comedy, the musical included many touching scenes, including a lullaby sung by Katherine (Sarah Kissinger) to Fletcher (Lauren Taylor) while she is still “swapped” with her daughter, Ellie (Sasha Stolasz). “That scene brought tears to my eyes, and to others around me,” said Sisters resident Rhonda Schantz, who attended the play Sunday. Evan Martinez, a senior at SHS, attended Friday night’s performance and came away impressed as well.

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A matinee performance Sunday, November 17 concluded the four-performance run of the Sisters High School musical “Freaky Friday,” and by all accounts the show was a great success. Directed by Rick Johnson, the musical included a large cast made up of Sisters High School’s choir students and included live music from the high school band as well as set design from students in the art program. In all, Johnson estimated nearly 70 students had some hand in the play’s production. The three evening performances, November 14-16, were well attended, as was Sunday’s matinee, according to Johnson. “We were pleased with the responses from the audiences for all four performances,” he said. “We had well over 700 people attend in total.” The musical is based on the movie by the same name and adapted to the stage and set to music by Disney Theatrical Productions, opening for the first time in 2016. The storyline centers on a widowed mother (Katherine),

“We have some amazing singers at our school, and the play showed what a great music program we have here,” he said. “I am incredibly proud of the students for all of their hard work on the play,” said Johnson. “It took a tremendous amount of time, and they had to find ways to balance their school and afterschool schedules to be able to share their talents with the community.” Johnson said, “I chose this show because it has incredible music, comedy and some great tear-jerking songs. As a parent of a six-year-old, many of the songs really attached to my heart. The show is also perfect for a high school for many reasons, including that a lot of students could be involved and teenagers can certainly relate to the themes in the play.” Speaking to the importance of having a performing arts program, Johnson said, “Students get up and come to school each day for many reasons. Some love math, science, and literature. Some love sports. The musical production and the choir and band programs connect students to the school that

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“Freaky Friday” pulled together the talents of some 70 students. sometimes don’t connect in other areas. Through the run of the rehearsals and performances, I saw students from all different backgrounds engaged, working as a team, and giving back to the community with their talent.” Other leads in the play included Adam (Ian Cash), and Tom (Ashton King). A total of over 40 students appeared on stage during the course of the play, according

to Johnson. Johnson had many people to thank for their support, but particularly felt deep gratitude for Lonnie Liddell of Sisters Dance Academy, who choreographed all the dances for the entire musical voluntarily. “Lonnie’s choreography is brilliant,” said Johnson. “I can’t thank her enough.” The next musical at Sisters High is planned for the fall of 2021.

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Wednesday, November 20 Popcorn & Politics 5 to 9 p.m. at Redmond Public Library Wednesday, November 20 Fireside Evening 7 p.m. at FivePine Conference Center Wednesday, November 20 Camp Eagle Cap Bingo 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Coffee Company Saturday, November 23 Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 10 a.m. at Ponderosa Lodge

Holiday Craft Faire

Handcrafted Christmas decorations, donated Christmas décor, homemade cookies and candies, and much more will be sold at a holiday faire at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church in Sisters. Dates are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 29 to December 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Winefride’s Garden. For more information call Mary at 541549-2053.

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.

Free Books!

The Book Corner managed by the Friends of the Sisters Library is closing and all books/dvds/cds are FREE to the public! The Book Corner is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Event will end once all items have found a new home. It’s a great time to stock up on holiday gifts or pick up some winter reading. Call 972839-4225 for more information.

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.

Camp Sherman Holiday Bazaar

Join in a festive community gathering at the Camp Sherman Community Hall with wreaths, crafts and goodies for sale on December 6 and 7. Enjoy a soup dinner while you browse on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come find that special gift! Call 541-595-2719 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The second Tuesday of each month, Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group meets at The Lodge in Sisters from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to learn, share, and receive support. For more info contact Carol at 541-668-6599.

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.

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.

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.

Healthy Living Information for Seniors Seniors and caregivers are invited to drop by the SAGE room at SPRD on the second Monday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet local service providers and gather free information about aging in place from foot care to end-of-life planning. Call Diane Goble at 541-588-0081 for information.

SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)

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.

Ladies Wreath Event

Enjoy the Christmas season with friends by creating evergreen wreaths or swags and enjoying a hot chocolate bar. Free! Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m to noon at Sisters Fire Station Community Hall. For info call 541-719-0587.

Understanding DementiaRelated Behavior

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join The Alzheimer’s Association to learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease on Thursday, December 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters Library. To learn more or register, call 1-800-272-3900.

Organ Donor Awareness

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

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 Three Sisters Historical Society. For information call 541-797-4023.

World’s Children Speaker

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

Senior Luncheons & More

Adults age 60 and older are invited to join the Council on Aging Senior Luncheon, served every Tuesday at Sisters Community Church. Coffee and various fun activities begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Bingo is played after lunch until 2:30 p.m. Info: 541-480-1843.

Support for Caregivers

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

PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537

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

Meet POLLY, a cute little twoyear-old tabby cat! Polly came to the shelter as a stray so not much is known about her history. What we do know is that Polly is a very sweet and affectionate kitty with a lot of love to give! If you are looking for a kitty with an adorably cute little meow and who loves to snuggle, then Polly may be the cat for you!

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

OSU-Cascades’ first-year students up 28% By Christine Coffin Correspondent

BEND—Fall term enrollment at Oregon State University – Cascades has increased 4.1 percent and includes 28 percent more first-year students than a year ago. The cohort of 145 incoming first-year students dropped the average age of OSU-Cascades students from 25 to 24. In total, 1,311 students are enrolled at the Bend campus. Eighty-two percent of OSU-Cascades’ first-year students are Oregonians, and 26.9 percent are students of color. Overall enrollment of students of color at OSUCascades increased slightly to 17.5 percent. The fall 2019 enrollment includes 306 undergraduate students who are the first in their families to attend college. The average unweighted high school GPA of OSUCascades’ first-year class increased from 3.46 to 3.49. First-year students with a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher increased to 28 percent. Thirteen percent of firstyear students came to OSUCascades with enough college

credit to enter at the sophomore or junior level. Nearly 61 percent of first-year students earned college credit while in high school. Of the 578 transfer students at OSU-Cascades, 62 percent are from Central Oregon and previously attended Central Oregon Community College. Sixty-five percent of undergraduate students pursue their studies full-time when combining credits from OSUCascades, OSU Ecampus and COCC. Through a degree partnership program with COCC, 270 students are taking at least one class at the community college. Eighty-five percent of OSU-Cascades students are from Oregon, with 61 percent coming from the Central Oregon region. Fifteen percent of students are from outof-state, including students from 34 states, as well as nine countries. OSU-Cascades’ enrollment increase was spread across disciplines, with the most popular majors being biology, business administration, energy systems engineering, computer science, natural resources, and kinesiology. Newly launched undergraduate degree programs in

elementary education, and in art, media and technology attracted 19 and 17 students respectively, which are the highest starting enrollments of any major launched at the campus. This fall term marks the third year that the OSU Honors College undergraduate degree is offered at OSUCascades. Twenty-seven students are enrolled in the rigorous degree program — a 35 percent increase from a year ago. OSU-Cascades enrolled 285 graduate students in fall 2019. The counseling degree program is the largest with 80 students. Forty students are enrolled in the Master of Arts in teaching program. The low-residency Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program has 21 enrolled students this fall. The average age of a graduate student is 39. Seventy-seven student veterans are enrolled at OSU-Cascades. The youngest enrolled student is 16 and the oldest is 79.

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SFF hosts student art exhibition Sisters Folk Festival, in partnership with the Sisters School District, will offer a gallery show, A Student Art Exhibit: Come Celebrate The Artists, beginning Friday, November 22, at the Sisters Art Works Building, 204 W. Adams Ave. Drawings, paintings, and scratchboard art by middle school and high school students will be on display. The exhibit will open on Friday, November 22, as part of the 4th Friday Art Stroll in Sisters from 4 to 7 p.m. in the gallery space at Sisters Art Works. Refreshments will be served.

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Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Coffee & Connections at Jobb 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Connect with remote workers & other professionals. For more info call 541-588-0311. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

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. 21 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.

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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. Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Galleries and shops feature live entertainment and refreshments, every fourth Friday of the month! For additional information go to sistersartsassociation.org. 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. The Belfry Live Music with The Quick & Easy Boys 8 to 11:30 p.m. Rock and roll out of Portland! Call 541-815-9122 or www.BelfryEvents.com for tickets and more information. 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. 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. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Coffee & Connections at Jobb 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Connect with remote workers & other professionals. For more info call 541-588-0311. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Fir Street Park Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 5:30 p.m. Join the community for the singing of Christmas carols and see the tree light up! For info call 541-549-0251 or go to sisterscountry.com. 142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors in this 9th annual fundraising event! Free admission, every day through Dec. 21. For info email dttowing6811@yahoo.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. Hood Avenue Sisters Christmas Parade 2 p.m. Following the annual parade, kids are invited to meet with Santa at the Chamber building at Main & Spruce! For more information 541-549-0251 or go to sisterscountry.com. 142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors in this 9th annual fundraising event! Free admission. Every day through Dec. 21. For info email dttowing6811@yahoo.com. Cork Cellars Live Music: She’s with Me with Linda 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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COPPER: Sheriff’s office sought names by vote from public Continued from page 3

Whistles for Life, contacted us about purchasing a pup for Deschutes County, and we had a litter coming up and decided to donate to Oregon. We are really happy when our pups can be used for what their breed is so good at. This bloodhound will be an incredible addition to the Sheriff’s Office K9 program.” Deputy Donny Patterson, a 12-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was selected to be Copper’s partner. Patterson is currently in California with Copper. They

FEEDBACK: SPRD working on strategic planning Continued from page 3

the executive director, and one line-staff member will meet once before the public meetings to process information gathered at both board and staff retreats and organize it into themes/categories. After the public meetings, the subcommittee will analyze the draft and all public input, rank the priorities, identify the objectives and actions, and determine the budgetary impact of proposed priorities. All of that information is what will be used to make the final recommendation to the board. The process started by looking at the previous strategic plan to evaluate how

are beginning their training this week with a certified bloodhound trainer at an agency in the Riverside area. “Copper will be trained to track scent. His primary purpose will be to find lost or missing people,” said Sergeant William Bailey, Public Information Officer/ Administrative Sergeant for Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. “Donny, as his handler, will be learning how to train and work with the bloodhound, but also how to read his body language and behavior during a track.” The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office offered special thanks to Tamaron Ranch Bloodhounds for their donation, and also to Bob Cameron, for coordinating this special

they did and what was accomplished. That plan was being implemented during a very turbulent time for the district. Over the past year, interim Director Courtney Snead put SPRD on a firm footing organizationally and functionally, and the new permanent executive director, Holland, brings 17 years of parks and rec experience to her position and is prepared and able to move the district forward with a new strategic plan. The previous plan had six goals with 47 objectives/ actions. To date, 13 have been accomplished, 25 are in progress or will continue indefinitely, and six are not started. Those six will be reviewed to see if they are still priorities. In their retreats, the staff and board have looked at the organization’s strengths and weaknesses (internal factors)

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new member of the agency. Bailey noted, “We would like to thank everyone that helped us with the naming process. It is very apparent to us that our community loves our newest K9 and everyone is looking forward to his many years of service to the citizens and visitors of Deschutes County.”

Copper will be trained to track scent. His primary purpose will be to find lost or missing people. — Sergeant William Bailey

and their opportunities and threats (external factors). They have also reviewed the mission statement to see what’s good and what might be missing, as well as discussing where they want to be in two to three years. The goal of this entire process is to have a new strategic plan for 2020-2022, adopted by the board at their January 2020 business meeting. For more information, contact SPRD at 541-549-2091.

Veterinarians protest killing of bobcat kitten in Eugene BEND (AP) — More than 60 Oregon veterinarians have signed a petition asking Gov. Kate Brown to order an investigation into the killing of a bobcat kitten that wandered into an elementary school. The 62 veterinarians from Eugene, Bend, Portland, Corvallis, Sunriver and more signed the petition calling the death of the kitten by blunt force trauma “unacceptable, cruel, and offensive to our profession,” The RegisterGuard reported. An Oregon State Police trooper bludgeoned the kitten

to death, but the agency has not said what was used in the killing. “The kitten was not injured or sick, and its life was not ended painlessly as a last resort,” the petition reads. “Euthanasia is a painless method to end a life to relieve the pain and suffering of a hopelessly sick or injured animal. AVMA guidelines clearly state that blunt force trauma to the head is used primarily for small laboratory animals with thin craniums, and that alternate approaches should be actively sought.”

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Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson

My feathered foster son, Part II In all the years Owl and I knocked ’em dead at school assemblies around the Northwest, I think, in some owlish way, Owl knew he was good looking. When we’d walk into a school, him perched on the shoulder of my pinstriped sports coat, the teachers and school secretaries would exclaim, “Oh, look, isn’t he handsome! Look at those eyes, aren’t they something to behold,” and other swell compliments. All the time I thought they were talking about me, but when I looked at Owl he seemed to be holding his head in just the right way to give the ladies his best profile. When not performing in a school or assembly, Owl

would sleep on a special padded perch on my desk. One day a salesman stepped in on his way to the main offices and said, “The guy that stuffed that owl sure didn’t know what he was doing. Look at those eyes, they should be open; owls’ eyes are beautiful.” I gave Owl a gentle push and he opened his eyes and wings, glaring at me. “You’d better be careful how you talk about the guy that stuffed him, he’s pretty big business,” I said to the salesman who was standing there with his mouth open. I had made Owl a promise when we went to work with OMSI and later running the Children’s Zoo: “Stick it out, old pal, behave yourself and when we go back home I’ll turn you loose.” When John Gray hired me to come to Sunriver and put his landscape architect’s plan into motion with the residents and construction crew, I left the zoo, and with my wife and our two sons, moved into an old home built years before on the banks of the Deschutes. One night, after feeding Owl his nightly lab rat I felt it was time to live up to my promise, so I left the door open to the mews and said, “OK, Owl, you performed your part of the adventure

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon beautifully. My promise to let you return to the wild starts tonight. I’m leaving the door open. If you want to go exploring and look for a new home, there it is…” And I walked away and into my own home. The next morning the mews were empty, but I left his breakfast sitting on his padded perch in the event he came back hungry. The lab rat sat there all day, so when nightfall came I left it there. The next morning it was still there and no sign of Owl, and it went on like that for a week, even though I called him often. Exactly one week later, Owl returned from his adventures in the lodgepole pine and flooded meadows. When I came out that morning to check the mews, I thought he wasn’t there until I heard him make a very quiet grunt behind me, and when I turned I got the shock of my life: he had one good eye and one bloody eye. You can imagine my concern. I started talking to him, telling him everything was OK, but it obviously wasn’t. He allowed me to pick him up on the glove and that gave me a better look at his eye, which was worse than I thought — nothing but a bloody mess. I took him to town and

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Jim A. and Owl doing their thing at a school lab back in the OMSI days of the 60s. the vet said the eye was so badly damaged he couldn’t tell what was going on, or what to do. But he gave me a hint of how it got that way, “I have a hunch your pal got into a tussle with another

owl. I’d like to know how the other guy looks.” Then he added, “I’d have an ophthalmologist look at it.” And three days later that’s See OWL on page 25

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Two Rabbits and The Hop By David Tremblay Columnist

What are the odds? In March 1982, my brother, Rick, and I went to a VW dealer on Burnside in Portland, Oregon. I bought a used, beige, two-door VW Rabbit. This Rabbit was used in the car dealer’s rental fleet, along with another “sister,” beige VW Rabbit — parked in the adjacent parking space at the dealership. Back then, dealers could transfer their plates to buyers. I chose that. The transferred plate was CUT 773. In July, I put an ad in the Portland Oregonian, looking for someone to drive the car to New Hampshire. While the car was heading east, I would be leading a month-long bike trip through Switzerland, Italy, and Yugoslavia. Soon afterward, the phone started ringing at my Rhododendron cabin. People seemed to like the idea that some fool was giving up his car for a month — FREE. With the first call, I chatted with this nice guy. Immediately, “the deal” was consummated. He was selling organic products and needed a car to make his rounds across the United States. Roughly, he would go down to California, Texas, Virginia, and up to Vermont. Once he arrived in New England, around Labor Day, we would arrange the Rabbit exchange. Of course, in hindsight, my plan was SUPER STUPID! What could possibly go wrong with this, eh? A week later, I took a plane to Europe. Rick met this man in Gresham, giving him the keys to the Rabbit and giving him the once-over.

“See ya’s!” were politely exchanged. Again, I never met him, no background/reference checks — just putting blind faith in this total stranger! The month passed quickly on this great, memorable European bike trip. Returning on Labor Day, the flight arrived in New York City. Driving back home to New Hampshire, a postponed, huge thought arose: “I wonder where my car is? I sure hope this guy was as honest as I thought he was!” Pulling into our family’s driveway, Dad walked up to my car and cut to the car chase; that is, the VW car chase. “So, what’s the deal with your Rabbit? Have you heard from this Oregon guy?” “Uh. Not yet. He is supposed to call in a couple of days. When he is in Vermont or New Hampshire.” “Rick talk with him?” “I don’t think so. I haven’t talked to Rick for over a month since I was in Europe.” “I sure hope that guy returns your car,” Dad logically and painfully said. “You better hope so even more!” A couple of days later, the guy called. What a huge relief! “Hey. I’m in Southern Vermont. Where do we meet?” WHEW! On Rendezvous Day, Dad and I jump in his car. We drive south to the “exchange point.” During our quiet, 30-minute trip, the wheels in my head are turning, “What if this guy doesn’t show up?” We get there. NO GUY! With Dad, we were always early. “Breathe. It will be okay,” I thought, only halfbelieving in this calming technique.

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Being vindicated in believing in people — or lucky enough to find a trustworthy person who can drive and tell time — THE GUY and his return-trip buddy appeared about five minutes later. He wants to chat a bit. In my mind, that is not happening. I want this saga of my own making to end! “So glad that everything worked out. How’d it run? Great. If you give me the keys, you can be on your way. Thanks for doing this. Take care. Stay safe.” Run, Rabbit, run. The car’s fine! I am certainly better now, hunkered down in the vinyl driver’s seat. A couple of days later, I go to Dartmouth College in Hanover to run an errand. I park outside the Hopkins Center (The Hop). Only a couple of parking spaces are there. Coming back after he errand, what do I see? TWO Oregon-tagged, beige VW Rabbits. One mine — with Oregon tag of CUT 773. The adjacent, beige Rabbit with the Oregon tag of CUT 772! Each car — sold at the same Portland, Oregon dealership, driven at least 3,270 miles across the country; at the same location, day, time — parked at The Hop. What are the odds? A gazillion to one? Logically, the owner of the other car was a Dartmouth student from Oregon. Some people have asked, “Did you leave a note on the other Rabbit’s windshield?” There was a fleeting moment when I thought of doing that. My brain probably said, “Don’t mess things up. Leave well enough alone!” Sometimes I think, “I wonder what tales its ‘sister’ has to tell.”

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CAMPAIGN: Organization is in final push of funding effort Continued from page 3

• Strings in Sisters monthly jam sessions. • The Journeys High Desert Moods Textile Arts Show is running through November 20 in the downstairs gallery. • SFF will host a Sisters Middle School art exhibition, kicking off with a reception during the 4th Friday Art Stroll on November 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. • Kathy Deggendorfer and Furry Friends Foundation will host a holiday open house on December 7 with an art sale and pet photos with Santa. Executive Director Crista Munro notes, “This is just the beginning of our vision for what the Sisters Art Works building can become. In the coming months we plan to offer art and music workshops and classes, lectures

and performances for all age groups. As we continue to grow our programming to better serve the region, it is our hope that we will be seen as one of THE creative centers of the Sisters community.” The organization is hopeful the community will join the individuals and foundations who have already made contributions to the campaign. As Development Director Steven Remington notes, “It is our hope that we can collect the final $60,000 from as many community members as possible — we want everyone’s name on our building plaque… whether you can give $10 dollars or $10,000 dollars, if you believe in us, we want the world to know!” More information on the campaign, current donors and making a donation can be found at https://sistersfolkfestival. org/capital-campaign-2/. For other information contact info@sistersfolkfestival.org or call 541-549-4979.

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The people behind The Nugget... Kema Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Visitors to The Nugget office in Sisters will be greeted by a new face. Kema Clark has taken on the role of front-office and classifiedadvertising manager for the newspaper. Lisa May, who previously held that position, is shifting her focus to graphic design and paper layout, in partnership with Jess Draper. Clark has a lifelong love for the written word, which has led her down some interesting career paths. She was an award-winning writer and photographer for Jones

County News in Georgia, and from 2006 to 2016 she was the owner and operator of a new-and-used bookstore in downtown Gray, Georgia. She was drawn to The Nugget as a kind of “dream job,” she said. “The Nugget Newspaper is very similar to the Jones County News, which is where I worked in Georgia,” she said. “I love the way The Nugget is set up — so community-driven… I really like the community focus that The Nugget has.” Bookselling and newspaper work are second-career highlights for Clark. Most of her career was spent with

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Ford Motor Company. Her first position there was in Macon, Georgia, as a credit analyst. “Our main focus was to help people get over rough patches in their life,” she said. Wanting to move up in the company, Clark took assignments that took her from San Bernardino, California, to Oklahoma and Nebraska, from Tennessee to Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. That kind of peripatetic life isn’t for everybody, but Clark’s family thrived on new homes and new adventures. “We loved it,” she said. Clark’s love for reading led her into her next career after her retirement from Ford Motor Co. in 2006. “I like being in a room with lots of books,” she said. “When I retired from Ford Motor Co., I had about 9,000 books of my own.” That collection became the seed for the bookstore operation. After she folded that enterprise up, she worked for two years to promote literacy among Jones County kids, donating 3,000 books and assisting with writing a grant to create a bookmobile. Her own reading since

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Kema Clark has come on board as the front-office manager for The Nugget Newspaper. childhood had created a deep love for the American West. “The West has always been my favorite thing,” she said. When her son and daughter-in-law, who were living in Portland, decamped for Bend, Kema decided to head west to join them. She finds the lifestyle of Central Oregon congenial. “My favorite thing is kayaking,” she said “I love kayaking here.” She likes to kayak on the region’s lakes, in an environment that can take the breath away. “The last time we went out, there was this huge eagle

in a tree,” she said. Clark lives in Bend, but likes the feeling she gets when she comes to work in Sisters. “It brings you peace and quiet and joy just being here,” she said. “When I saw the ad in The Nugget, I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is my perfect job.’” Her new colleagues think she’s a perfect fit for that job. “It’s been fun introducing Kema to the job responsibilities and to the people of Sisters,” said Lisa May. “This position involves interfacing with so many people, and Kema is a great fit for that.”

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City offering grants for affordable housing

GROWTH: Pace of growth has been extremely rapid Continued from page 1

Needs Analysis (HNA), which analyzes the 20-year housing needs for Sisters for the period 2019-2039. Buckley noted that since 2000, Sisters has grown roughly 185 percent with an increase of nearly 1,800 people, a muchgreater percentage growth than either Deschutes County or the state. Rapid growth places pressure on limited housing stock. The number of current households stands at 1,047, an increase of 660 since 2000. The study details the make-up of households, with 70 percent being family households. There are 30 percent more families and 32 percent more housing units since 2000. As of 2018, the city had an estimated housing stock of about 1,484 units for the estimated 1,047 households. This implies a high vacancy rate of 29 percent. The study concludes the high vacancy rate is likely due to the prevalence of vacation homes and investment properties, which are not occupied year-round. Since 2000, there has been a general trend of growth among those aged 55 and older, accounting for 33 percent of the total population. All age cohorts younger than 55 have shown a decrease except for the one percent increase among 25- to 34-year-olds.

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The City of Sisters is putting forth its first opportunity to access grant/loan funds to eligible agencies and private developers to aid in the construction of affordable housing for low- and moderateincome residents. In addition to providing $300,000 of City funds to aid in the construction of the Ponderosa Heights apartments on Brooks Camp Road, the City established its affordable housing program to help ease the shortage of affordable housing within the city. Funds for this program are derived from a portion of the transient room tax charged on all hotel/motel/ short-term rental stays, and a beginning allocation from the City. Applicants who apply for the money must be (a) a housing authority, (b) a qualified nonprofit organization that constructs affordable housing, or (c) a for-profit developer of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. They must also meet additional requirements including the project must be an eligible qualified project and the application must be made on the City’s current program application. The application forms will be available at Sisters City

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Several programs are available for lower-income homebuyers in Sisters. With the median home price here hovering around $450,000, opportunities have been very limited for those in the lower income brackets to even consider purchasing a home. First Story, the nonprofit organization associated with Hayden Homes, will be building homes next year in McKenzie Village Meadow that are meant for those with lower/modest incomes. The application will be made available by the end of November at www.firststory. org/own-a-home. The first step in applying for the First Story homes will be to attend NeighborImpact’s Home Buyer Education class. Registration for the upcoming class in Bend or Prineville can be found at www.neighborimpact.org/ni events/. More HBE classes will be available in 2020. The deadline to complete the HBE for First Story will be the end of January 2020. There are several other affordable housing options available in the area. Sisters Habitat for Humanity is currently constructing homes in

Village Meadows South on the corner of Brooks Camp Road and McKinney Butte Road. They will also be building three duplexes (6 units) in ClearPine, off of North Pine Street, next spring. For more information see www.sistershabitat.org. Located in Bend rather than Sisters, is Kor Community Land Trust (CLT), which is currently developing their first community of homes in partnership with Housing Works of Central Oregon. The overarching concept of a CLT is community ownership of land, and individual ownership of the homes. Kor uses funding from grants and donations to acquire land and build homes for those who otherwise couldn’t afford the opportunity. Buyers must meet income requirements and qualify for a mortgage. Seventy-five percent of their homes will be offered to low-income and super-lowincome qualifiers and will be affordable perpetually. For more information visit www. korlandtrust.org. For more information on affordable housing, contact Victoria Vale, HomeSource specialist with NeighborImpact, 541-213-0844.

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Prehistoric bones from Prineville at university PRINEVILLE (AP) — Researchers at Eastern Oregon University are analyzing prehistoric bones that were unearthed in a gravel pit near Prineville by an employee of a company that mines for construction materials such as rock and sand. The tusk, cranium and other bones likely belonged to a prehistoric mammoth or mastodon, The Bulletin reported on Friday, but it’s unclear why there aren’t more bones among the partially fossilized remains. “Something looked a little funny in the ground,” said Comstock, an employee of Knife River Corp., who found the bones in March. “I grabbed a couple of guys to see what we had discovered.” Mammoths and mastodons survived in North America until about 10,000 years ago. Scientists do not have a definitive reason for their extinction, although climatic changes and hunting by prehistoric people are believed to be the two most critical factors. “I have been doing this work my whole life, and you always believe you might find something. It’s just a once-ina-lifetime opportunity,” said the 45-year-old Comstock, an operator of heavy digging equipment since the age of 12. Knife River contacted Craig Woodward, the owner of the sand and gravel field, to report the find. “It was (Woodward’s) mammoth, and we wanted him to be able to see it as it was found. He was very impressed,” said Tony Spilde, Knife River spokesman. Woodward, a graduate of Eastern Oregon University, contacted his alma mater to assist in the recovery of the specimen. The 72-year-old died just a month after the

discovery of the site. Shortly afterward, university faculty visited the area and agreed to conduct an excavation of the partially fossilized bones at a later date. Faculty and students returned in the fall to perform the dig. “It would have been great if he could have watched the faculty and students from EOU — they were true professionals, and it was great to work with them,” Spilde said. The remains were taken back to the EOU campus in La Grande. Recovered bones include the cranium, a front arm and several vertebrae and ribs, said Rory Becker, the anthropology and archaeology professor who led the dig. A portion of the tusks nearest the cranium are still intact, but the tusks in general are in poor condition, said Becker, adding that the animal was probably a juvenile, based on the structure of the long bones. Becker, who in recent years has been part of teams that studied Neanderthal cave sites in Croatia, said it’s not clear why the majority of the bones went missing. Further analysis of the bones and the sediment around them could provide answers, he said. Other questions, such as what killed the animal and how many years ago it lived, are yet to be determined. Becker believes the research could last three to five years. The team will try to determine if the animal was a mammoth or a mastodon _ the two are distinct animals but remains of both have been found in North America. Mastodons were shorter and stockier than mammoths, with shorter tusks. Scientists pay particular attention to the teeth because mammoth

molars had flat surfaces designed for chewing grass while mastodon molars have pointed cones adapted for munching on leaves, twigs and branches. The remains of the animal are expected to go on public view upon completion of the research. No official name has been given yet to the specimen, but Becker said “The Woodward Mammoth” is being considered. In addition to the science that can be learned from the find, Becker said the project served as an outstanding, realworld project for students, and one that may help a few decide on a career path. “As is generally the case with doing fieldwork for the first time, some folks really take to it, and for others, once is probably enough,” said Becker, adding that the experience could help students make education and career choices. The partial skeleton is so far the only such specimen discovered at Woodward’s gravel site. Comstock, the excavator who dug up the bones, believes there could be more. “We have a lot more digging out there, so who knows what we’ll find next,” he said. “You never know what the next scoop of the digger will give you.”

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The Center announces new CEO The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care, Central Oregon’s largest provider of orthopedic, neurosurgical, and physical medicine and rehabilitative care, has announced the appointment of Christy McLeod as new CEO/COO. McLeod started on November 12 and transitions into the role with advisory support from the previous CEO, Mike Gonsalves. Gonsalves will retire in early 2020. Reporting to the board of directors, McLeod will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and providing administrative leadership to accomplish The Center’s strategic goals and priorities. “Christy is an exceptional leader and strategist with demonstrated experience leading large healthcare organizations,” said Dr. Raymond Tien, neurosurgeon and president of The Center’s Board of Directors. “She will help guide the organization to achieve our goal of delivering exceptional quality specialty healthcare in the most patient-friendly manner possible.” McLeod brings a wealth of in-depth healthcare and leadership experience. Over the course of seven years, she served as chief operating officer, chief business development officer, and chief marketing officer for Bend Memorial Clinic (BMC). Her experience also includes independent strategic consulting work and senior executive positions for seven Olympic Games, including managing the global sponsorship program for the International Olympic Committee. As a local resident for over 14 years, McLeod maintains a strong

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connection with the Central Oregon community. She is a member of the OSU-Cascades Health and Wellness Advisory Committee, Bend-La Pine Schools Boundary Committee, and member for Now4OSUCascades Committee. “I was drawn to the opportunity at The Center because of their unrelenting commitment to quality care and demonstrated ability to meet the demands of our community through expanded care options, locations, and highly trained providers,” said McLeod. “I look forward to leading such a dynamic and talented team.” McLeod is taking the reins as The Center continues to expand in Central Oregon to meet the needs of a growing community with a changing medical landscape. Some of the current initiatives she will lead include overseeing the successful opening of The Center Redmond Clinic remodeled building in December, further developing the visiting specialist program in Eastern Oregon, and assisting the leadership team with operational strategies and annual quality-improvement goals to facilitate the highest level of patient care and efficiency.

Operation Christmas Child underway As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Sisters families are expressing their gratitude by giving back. Residents are filling shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send to children in need around the world. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. During Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, November 18 – 25, local residents will collect shoebox gifts at dropoff locations in the area. The Samaritan’s Purse project, partnering with churches worldwide, will deliver these gifts to children in need. Area volunteers hope to collect Custom Design & Repairs

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American school children have never seen the Milky Way. Also, the book entitled “The End of Night” goes to great length in giving an historical overview of how we have lost touch with the night sky during the past 100-plus years. Before then, people regularly observed the kind of night sky most of us now only see by visiting a planetarium. Here in Sisters, I often go out at night in my front yard to view the constellations. On a clear night without the aid of a telescope and depending on the time of night and the season, I can see: the Big Dipper, Draco, the Corona Borealis, Cassiopeia, Orion, Taurus, the Pleiades and the Milky Way. However, I find myself now thinking that there may soon come a time when such a view would not be possible if our nights become too light-polluted. Unlike global warming, this is an issue that every resident can solve through thoughtful use of night lighting. Turn your porch lights on only when you need them; use shields, dimmers or motion detectors on other outdoor lights. Be considerate of how your lights may be affecting your neighbors. There is no proof that “security lights” provide any more security than muchdimmer lights or no light at all. Our dark skies are something we need to honor as much as we honor our wildlife, mountains, rivers, lakes and trails. Although the City of Sisters has a dark skies ordinance, it’s really up to each of us to keep our night skies from becoming polluted with too much light by minimizing our own “light footprint” within our community. Go “lightly” on the light! Paul Bennett

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To the Editor: Having not listened to live Congressional testimonies at any length in my past, I decided to try it this last Wednesday and Friday during the Democrat Impeach Trump hearings. Finally open to public scrutiny, the obvious was telling in several ways. I now understand why Congress never gets anything done,; at least in a timely manner. Adam Schiff should have started the proceedings and saved us all the nonsense and partisan squabble by just getting to the point: “Distinguished Ambassador(s) welcome and thank you for your service to our country. At this time you have the floor, please provide this committee the clear evidence you have supporting the impeachment of the President as per the Constitution Article 2, Section 4.” There was no impeachment evidence presented. What we witnessed was three government officials being used by the Democrats, much like they did to Judge Kavanaugh, to continue their Schiff on the Constitution and rule of law. There was clear evidence, however, that the witnesses had hurt feelings, spoke only from hearsay, and presented their resumes as though rightful owners of foreign policy. One thing all three agreed upon was that Trump did what Obama failed to do; provide needed weapons to Ukraine. Bottom line: The President sets foreign policy, same as with all previous Presidents. Obama fired every single Bush appointee when he was elected. Never heard a peep from anyone on that. In one week based on fake news reporting it seemed like an impeachable offense was downgraded from quid pro quo to obstruction to bribery to witness intimidation. What’s next, the President’s favorite color? Jeff Mackey

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that he was instrumental in developing a key relationship with the giant outdoor gear retailer REI. He has also done instrumental work in scheduling work parties and — “this is big,” Hayden said. “He’s been troubleshooting our database.” Guttormsen has been an extraordinarily active volunteer for years. “Gary has an encyclopedic knowledge of the Sisters trails system,” Hayden said. “He’s a human GPS,” chimed in board member Katie Williams. Certified in the use of a variety of saws, he has been the on-call volunteer who removes felled trees obstructing the trails. Guttormsen has also been an educator and a teacher of good stewardship, volunteering as an instructor at the Allingham Trails Skills College, where he teaches students the art of trails and works as a co-instructor for the chain-saw certification courses.

Guttormsen also led the collaboration between the STA, the Forest Service, and the National Forest Service Foundation for the Whychus Creek Trail and Whychus Overlook projects, managing grants and funds over $150,000. The hours of work he has put in are incalculable, but certainly range well into the thousands.

Gary has an encyclopedic knowledge of the Sisters trails system. — Catherine Hayden Humphreys, as board chair, shepherded STA into independent existence as a nonprofit after it left the umbrella of Sisters Park & Recreation District. Humphreys is known in STA circles for a calm, deliberative demeanor and an interest in viewing issues from a multitude of perspectives. “If you’ve ever been in a meeting with Chuck, I’m sure you’ve heard him say, ‘But let me play devil’s advocate,” Hayden said.

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Humphreys’ remarks focused on mentors that helped and taught him. Jeff Sims first taught Humphreys to build trails, and John Rahm taught him that “it takes a village to build a trail.” Kim McCarrell, an advocate for equestrian trails, “taught me what it was like to be positive and upbeat.” Guttormsen thanked the U.S. Forest Service Sisters Ranger District for its support and collaboration. And he had words of praise for the entire Sisters community: “I love the energy in this organization — this whole community,” he said. “What makes Sisters so special is the volunteers, that spirit of getting out and making Sisters the best it can be.” STA has established a Trails Stewardship Fund in honor of Guttormsen and Humphreys. For information visit www.sisterstrails.org. The men may be under order to “take a hike” — with a brand-new T-shirt to show for it — but they aren’t going too far away from the organization they helped put on the map. Both will serve on the trails committee, continuing the work they have dedicated years of service to in Sisters.

Timber interests propose pro-logging initiatives PORTLAND (AP) — A group of retired foresters backed by the timber industry filed three initiative petitions this week looking to counter what they say are “radical anti-forestry ballot initiatives being pursued by environmental extremists.” The Oregonian/Oregon Live reports the measures would give Oregon counties and the wood-products industry more control over how members on the state Board of Forestry are selected. They would amend the state constitution, requiring the state to fully compensate woodland owners for any new regulations that limited their ability to log, such as expanded stream buffers. And they would require that the forestry board use “nonbiased” and “peer-reviewed science” to come up with

consensus-based policies. Jim James, a forestry consultant and executive director of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, is one of the chief petitioners. He said he was not acting on behalf of the association, though it is mentioned in the initiative petitions. Environmental groups filed three ballot measures earlier this year to tighten aerial herbicide spraying rules, increase forest stream buffers, prohibit logging in steep, landslide-prone areas, and prohibit conflicts of interest for state forestry board appointees. Secretary of State Bev Clarno rejected all three petitions, saying they violated rules that prohibit measures that address more than a single policy topic.

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what I did. I was scheduled to give a talk about the nature of Sunriver to the City Club in Portland and took Owl with me. When I was through with the talk, an ophthalmologist in the audience came up and said if the owl behaved himself and allowed him to look at the eye with his instruments, he’d be able to give me a condition report. So we made an appointment for “Mr. Owl” to come into his office for an eye exam. I thought his receptionist was going to faint when we walked through the door with me wearing Owl on my shoulder. Anyway, as usual, he was well-behaved, and sat on the back of the examination chair quietly when the doctor placed the eye machinery over his beak. The prognostication was that the eye was ruined and couldn’t be fixed, and that was that. Then the doctor placed the instrument in front of Owl’s good eye. He spent several minutes looking into Owl’s eye, then he slowly raised his head, looked at me and very quietly said, “This is like looking into the eye of God.”

Sisters Middle School is one of five who are among the nation’s 300 state finalists in the 10th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a program that encourages 6th- through 12th-grade students to solve real-world issues in their community using classroom skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Oregon State Finalist classrooms were chosen based on their creative and strategic proposals to solve complicated issues that affect their communities by using STEM learning. All 300 teachers that submitted these finalist proposals will receive one Samsung tablet for their classrooms and have the opportunity to advance in the competition with their students for additional prizes. With $3 million in technology on the line, teachers from the five state finalist classrooms will submit a lesson plan outlining how students

will tackle the local issue using STEM skills to ultimately improve the greater community. “Since launching the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest a decade ago, we’ve seen students tackle some of the biggest issues facing their generation, and this year is no different,” said Ann Woo, senior director of corporate citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. “From suicide prevention to singleuse plastic alternatives, teachers and students are stepping up to creatively address these important issues head-on. We’re thrilled to congratulate the State Finalists of the 10th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest and look forward to seeing these STEM projects progress in the coming months.” Oregon State Finalists: 1. Ponderosa Middle School, Klamath Falls. 2. St. Helens Middle School, St. Helens.

3. West Salem High School, Salem. 4. Sisters Middle School, Sisters. 5. Clear Creek Middle School, Gresham. Future competition phases: • 100 state winner schools will advance in the contest and receive $15,000 in technology and supplies as well as a video kit to help showcase their project. • 20 national finalist schools will be selected to travel to the final event in the spring, where they will present their project to a panel of

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‘Oregon Moon Country’ to air on OPB This year, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first human-crewed moon landing. Before that historic event in 1969, nearly all of the Apollo astronauts trained to walk on the moon in Central Oregon. Next month, OPB will premiere a new, half-hour “Oregon Experience” documentary that offers a historical look into NASA’s work in Oregon lava fields, which had unique formations that were believed to resemble the lunar surface. “ O r e g o n ’s Moon Country” premieres Monday, December 16 at 9 p.m. on OPB TV. It will be available to watch online at the same time at opb.org/mooncountry. Before the first lunar landing, no one knew exactly what to expect on the moon’s surface. Central Oregon’s unique volcanic features were thought to be an ideal training ground. Astronauts visited Hole in the Ground, Fort Rock, the Newberry Volcano and the McKenzie lava fields, among other geological landmarks. The field trips provided invaluable training. The

Apollo astronauts practiced negotiating the jagged lava flows and studied the terrain. Locals promoted the area as “Moon Country,” and an international lunar geological conference drew scientists from all over the world. An increase in tourism helped establish new visitor centers, as well as astronomy observatories still in use today. After the Apollo missions successfully went to the moon, some of the lunar rocks came to Oregon universities for breakthrough research that helped shape our understanding of the solar system. OPB uncovers this history in “Oregon’s Moon Country,” and details the instrumental role this part of Oregon played in the historic moon landing. It features rarely seen film from the time period, historical images, NASA animation and interviews. “ O r e g o n ’s Moon Country” is written and produced by Kami Horton and edited by Bruce Barrow. For more information, visit www.opb.org/mooncountry.

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serve and provided us with many serving runs at state. While Addy has a quiet nature, she has stepped up her senior year to lead by example.” Sydney Myhre was honorable-mention defensive specialist/libero. Sydney is a two-year varsity player and tallied 165 digs, 18 aces, and 22 assists. “Sydney has the ability to play any position on the floor, and with incredible court awareness,” stated Rush. “Her competitive demeanor pushes her teammates to be better and she leads by example. She has been an anchor in the back row, coming up big at state with many diving saves.” In addition to the allleague honors, sophomore Greta Davis earned first-team all-tournament at the State Tournament, and Coach Rush commented on her exceptional play. “Greta showed over the state tournament how much she has grown as a player this season,” said Rush. “She was confident and powerful, while also playing smart. She put the ball down for us in crucial moments, stepped up her defensive game in the back row, and was recognized by other coaches for her effort.”

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“Sophie’s quick attack and smart court-sense make her an offensive threat,” said Rush. “She is explosive in the middle with her attack, and her block is responsible for igniting many momentum shifts. She is one of our go-to hitters when we need to put the ball away, and she is an incredible defender in our back row. Her confidence and her fundamental passing form allow us to run our quick offense, and her serving is tough and accurate.” Addy Myhre earned honorable-mention right-side hitter. Addy has been a four-year varsity player and has proven herself as a valuable rightside hitter and an integral part of the Outlaws offense. She recorded 95 kills, 24 blocks, 45 digs, 24 aces, and 18 assists this year. “Addy has a powerful attack and great courtsense,” said Rush. “She has been an outlet for Ellie when we needed a kill, and she’s responsible for sparking many momentum shifts on the court. She has a great

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PROJECT: Development will require multiple site plans Continued from page 1

appropriate agencies for their review: City Public Works, city engineer, traffic engineer, and ODOT (the property is located in the Highway Commercial Zone adjacent to State Highway 20). Those agencies have until Friday, December 13, to submit their comments and recommended conditions of approval on the proposal to Community Development Director Patrick Davenport. Three pre-approval meetings were held between the applicant and the City to discuss the process to prepare the application. To date, no meetings have been held by the applicant with surrounding neighbors. There are four types of permit/decision-making procedures, Type I, II, III, and IV. MPDs require a Type III decision (quasi-judicial), which is made by the Planning Commission after a public hearing, with appeals heard by the City Council. The application contains a number of renderings by local architect Chris Mayes, including the existing conditions on the Threewind property (showing all the trees),

the preliminary plat, and the preliminary street and utility plan. There is also a 113-page Traffic Impact Study prepared by Lancaster Engineering, and a 75-page burden-of-proof statement. The proposed Dollar General store between McKinney Butte Road and Bi-Mart is not part of this MPD. The site plan for that building and parking lot is part of a separate application. The conceptual site plan for the MPD shows five twostory apartment buildings behind Bi-Mart and adjacent to the houses along Wheeler Loop in The Pines. There are four commercial buildings ranging from 3,200 to 10,680 square feet, with a fifth building for one of six fast food restaurants allowed in the Highway Commercial zone. According to City regulations, 10 percent of the total area must be occupied by landscaping. The application indicates 1.1 acres of open space including a park, play structure, and picnic area with tables and chairs. Final layout of buildings, access aisles, and landscaping will be decided through individual site and design review applications as the property develops, with the master plan application serving as a general framework of the intent upon completion. After the various agencies

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Plans call for 50 residential units and 28,000 square feet of commercial space. submit their comments, City staff will produce their report summarizing the application and applicable decision criteria and provide findings of conformance and/or nonconformance with the criteria. The staff report usually also provides a recommended decision of approval, denial, or approval with special conditions that ensures conformance with the approval criteria. Davenport predicts the Planning Commission public hearing will be held in early 2020. Notice of the hearing will be provided at least 14 calendar days before the hearing date. All property-owners of record within 250 feet of the property line of the site will receive a mailed hearing notice, as well as anyone who submits a written request to receive notice. Notice will also be printed in The Nugget and posted on the property. According to the applicant’s burden of proof statement, after approval of the master plan, development of the site will entail multiple site

plans and possible land divisions to facilitate the development of the MPD area. Due to the number of significant trees to be removed, some tree removal may be mitigated by payment into the City tree fund. Back in 1999, when a

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After 20 years, Washington tribe hopes to hunt whales again By Gene Johnson Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Patrick DePoe was in high school the last time his Native American tribe in Washington state was allowed to hunt whales. He was on a canoe that greeted the crew towing in the body of a gray whale. His shop class worked to clean the bones and reassemble the skeleton, which hangs in a tribal museum. Two decades later, he and the Makah Tribe — the only American Indians with a treaty right to hunt whales — are still waiting for government permission to hunt again as their people historically did. The tribe, in the remote northwest corner of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, hopes to use the whales for food and to make bone handicrafts, artwork and tools they can sell. The tribe’s plans have been tied up in legal fights and layers of scientific review. The next step is a weeklong administrative hearing that began Thursday in Seattle. Whatever the result, it’s likely to be stuck in further court challenges, as animal rights activists have vowed to block the practice they call unnecessary and barbaric. “It shouldn’t have taken 20 years to be where we’re at now,” said DePoe, a tribal council member. “People ask how it makes me feel. I want to ask, ‘How does it make you feel that this is the process we’re having to go through to exercise a right that’s already been agreed upon?’ It’s a treaty right. It’s settled law.” In 1855, the Makah, a tribe that now numbers about 1,500, turned over 470 square miles (1,217 square kilometers) of land to the U.S.

under a treaty that promised them the “right of taking fish and of whaling or sealing at usual and accustomed grounds.” They killed whales until the 1920s, giving it up because commercial whaling had devastated gray whale populations. By 1994, gray whales in the eastern Pacific Ocean had rebounded and they were removed from the endangered species list. Seeing an opportunity to reclaim its heritage, the tribe announced plans to hunt again. The Makah trained for months in the ancient ways of whaling and received the blessing of federal officials and the International Whaling Commission. They took to the water in 1998 but didn’t succeed until the next year, when they harpooned a gray whale from a hand-carved cedar canoe. A tribal member in a motorized support boat killed it with a high-powered rifle to minimize its suffering. The hunts drew protests from animal rights activists,

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who sometimes threw smoke bombs at the whalers and sprayed fire extinguishers into their faces. Others veered motorboats between the whales and the tribal canoes to interfere with the hunt. Authorities seized several vessels and made arrests. After animal rights groups sued, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned federal approval of the tribe’s whaling plans. The court found that the tribe needed to obtain a waiver under the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act. The tribe applied in 2005. The process repeatedly stalled as new scientific information about the whales and the health of their population was uncovered. Some of the Makah whalers became so frustrated with the delays that they went on a rogue hunt in 2007, killing a gray whale that got away from them and sank. They were convicted in federal court. NOAA Fisheries has proposed regulations allowing the tribe to harvest 20 whales over a decade, with limits on the timing of the hunts to minimize the chance of killing endangered Western Pacific gray whales. The population of Eastern Pacific gray whales, which number about 27,000, is

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cannot claim a subsistence or cultural need to hunt after so many decades. “The Makah’s family and tribal traditions and rituals associated with its whaling history can continue without the resumption of whaling,” the Animal Welfare Institute said in a statement Thursday. “The Makah could, if it chooses, attract and educate untold numbers of visitors to its lands by promoting nonlethal use of whales through whale watching.” DePoe chafes at outside groups dictating what his tribe’s culture requires. He recalled the pride he felt when the Makah crew succeeded, the joy of sharing the feast and the taste of the whale meat. “I have a little brother who’s in his 20s,” DePoe said. “He doesn’t remember it. I’m hoping one day he can experience that.”

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