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The Nugget Vol. XLII No. 48

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Sisters community raises its voice in song

Thorsett appointed to school board

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The Belfry was full of laughter, good feelings, and singing last Friday night as about 200 community members gathered for “Let’s Sing, Sisters!” The free event featured the Low Bar Chorale band from Portland and their dynamic director, Ben Landsverk, who fully engaged the assembled crowd in renditions of pop hits like “Hey Jude,” “Shadow,” and “Maggie May.” The crowd contained every age and stage, from school-aged kids and their parents, to the whole range of middle-agers, to plenty of “experienced citizens” using their phones as flashlights to see the print on the song sheets. Board member of Citizens4Community, Chris Laing, had experienced the Chorale twice before and was responsible for encouraging C4C and several other organizations to bring them to Sisters for an evening of song and community-building. Sponsoring groups included the Ford Family Foundation,

for your health.” Marean Jordan of Sisters concurred, “I’m here because I love to sing, and I love the community spirit when people raise their voices to sing together.” Landsverk told The

The Sisters School District Board appointed David Thorsett to fill Position No. 2 after interviewing five applicants for the open board seat on Wednesday, November 20. “We had a very difficult decision to make because each candidate was incredibly qualified. Each spoke of wanting to give back to their community, and I hope each candidate will consider future openings,” said board chair Jay Wilkins. Thorsett had registered to run for a board seat in the May elections, but withdrew his candidacy after learning he would be running directly against an incumbent board member, Jeff Smith. “I was excited to run in the election process for a board seat, but didn’t realize it required you to run for a a

See SING on page 33

See THORSETT on page 31

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The crowd at The Belfry made a joyful noise together on pop classics like “Hey Jude” and “Maggie May.” Roundhouse Foundation, St. Charles Health System, and Sisters Folk Festival, along with Citizens4Community, The Belfry, Age Friendly Sisters Country, and Sisters Park and Recreation District. Everyone appeared to be arriving with the intent of having a good time and,

indeed, a good time was had by all, as evidenced by the tapping feet, swaying bodies, smiles, and harmonic voices belting out each song. “There’s nothing more fun than singing, and especially with a group of people,” said local chiropractor Bonnie Malone. “And singing is good

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Fire department putting Sisters cold weather shelter opens engines into service By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD) has purchased a pair of 2008 model Pierce Contender fire engines to replace aging equipment at the fire stations located in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates and Camp Sherman. The engines in those stations are 25 and 35 years old, respectively. The “new” engines were purchased through Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, a used fire apparatus dealership based in Alabama, for a cost of $155,000 each. “The decision to search the used market for these engines was made due to multiple factors — the most important factor was

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maintaining fiscal responsibility,” said Tim Craig, deputy chief of operations. If the same engines were purchased new, the cost would be in the neighborhood of a halfmillion dollars each. Both of these stations are critical to our operations, but they don’t have a high call volume, so it’s hard to justify the cost of brand-new fire engines. By purchasing used engines, we are able to work within our operating budget while maintaining good quality, safe fire apparatus that will meet our needs into the future.” Both of the stations receiving these engines are staffed by dedicated community See ENGINES on page 38

St. Charles Health System recently provided a big boost to Sisters Cold Weather Shelter with a $5,000 donation to help support the shelter’s mission of providing a safe, warm place for unhoused people in Sisters to get out of the winter weather. The shelter was originally scheduled to open December 1, but due to the recent cold temperatures and the forecast for snow, the shelter opened on Monday, November 25, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Doors open at 6 p.m. each evening for dinner and the night, with guests leaving by 7 a.m. the next morning. Mike Richards, director of operations and ambulatory

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St. Charles Health System donated $5,000 to support Sisters’ Cold Weather Shelter, shared among four Sisters churches. specialties, Carlos Salcedo, manager of community partnerships, and Chloe Fief, who provides community health

education in Sisters, were all present representing St. See SHELTER on page 38

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Obituaries ..............10-11, 32 Entertainment ..................13 Paw Prints ....................... 27 Classifieds..................34-36 Meetings ........................... 3 Announcements................12 Holidays in Sisters .......15-27 Crossword ....................... 33 Real Estate .................36-40

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Happy T hanksgiving

FROM THE NUGGET NEWSPAPER

Business should pay attention to idling By Steve Nugent Guest Columnist

Thank you to all of the local businesses and sponsors who helped The Nugget to support the Sisters Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

The Nugget will be closed Thursday, November 28. See additional holiday deadlines and hours on page 26.

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: Guest columnist Josh Groves makes important points about reasons to oppose development pressure in his “Expansion of Sisters Benefits Few” piece last week. Growth benefits a handful of developers in the short term, but it does not benefit most citizens or tourists who are attracted to Sisters as a small community with a special connection to nature and who marvel in its clean water, air and pristine habitat. Heʼs right to point to lessons from Bend, where unchecked growth is causing worse congestion and putting pressure on natural resources without increasing affordability or family-wage jobs. But thereʼs another reason to be extremely cautious when turning up the heat on development and handing out building permits without thinking about the future, as recently highlighted in the New York Times (“As Climate Risk Grows, Cities Test a Tough Strategy: Saying ʻNoʼ To Developers”). With dangers from climate extremes rising, so too is the

likelihood of wildfire, especially in wildlandurban interface towns like Sisters. No matter how many preventative measures are taken, another wildfire that has the potential to cause major devastation isnʼt a matter of if, itʼs when. And as the financial and emotional toll of climate-related disasters experienced throughout the nation have shown, greater development in these vulnerable areas only ups the ante on that threat. If protecting what makes Sisters special as a community — celebrated by locals and tourists alike for its small-town feel and close connection to nature — arenʼt enough for elected officials and community leaders to stop yielding to pressure from special interests and developers, then the very real dangers of climate change and the drive to keep Sisters and its residents safe should be. Darcie Buckley See LETTERS on page 14

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A Sisters contractor just completed some work for my house and we were talking about the benefits of electric cars and the real cost of gasoline. I was shocked when he told me that his workforce used 25 percent of the companies fuel up just idling the work trucks unnecessarily. He hopes to eliminate this behavior because itʼs an avoidable expense. He had devices installed in his trucks to monitor fuel usage. Idling is not as inexpensive as you think because the cost of gasoline is not what you see on the pump. There are a lot of hidden costs. Oil subsidies are one of these costs. Total US subsidies for coal, oil and gas are $650 billion annually, more than the defense budget according to an IMF study. At least 50 percent of this is oil subsidies, taxbreaks and other oil-related programs and bureaus, or $325 billion. $27 billion is the monies going directly to oil companies as subsidies for oil production and exploration. A conservative amount that is related to oil production is $100 billion. Another big cost is the military defense for middleeast oil interests. This is estimated to be $81 billion/ year or about 16 percent of DOD base budgets. This amounts to about 28 cents per gallon to defend these foreign oil interests, even though the U.S. is now mostly oil independent. A smaller cost is the subsidy for corn-ethanol farming and production. Ethanol costs drivers in the U.S. $10 billion every year in higher gasoline prices for lower-quality gasoline. Subsidies and taxbreaks for the top ten corn producers combined with other programs, like the farm bill amount to about $450 million annually. If you add up all of the hidden costs of gasoline, these come to about $181.5 billion annually. We have about 230 million drivers

in the U.S. Therefore, the added cost for gasoline for each driver is about $790 annually or $66/month. The average gas expense per driver per month is $250, so the actual cost is $316/month. This is a 26 percent increase. This increases the average gas price in October 2019 from $2.99/gallon to $3.78/gallon. This is what you are actually paying, not what is on the pump. There is no good reason to idle a truck under normal circumstances. For diesels, maximum of three minutes of warm-up is recommended by the manufacturers. More causes engine wear. I guess if itʼs not your fuel, you donʼt care if you waste it. The downside is that it creates less profit for the company you work for and maybe makes them less competitive when bidding for jobs. This can affect your job prospects. If you are sitting in an idling diesel truck, you are probably breathing some carcinogenic fumes. You may develop lung cancer, even if you donʼt smoke. I have watched as the Salvation Army delivery truck sits for hours in the Target parking lot, idling while the attendant sits on the back lift. I have watched as CEC trucks parked next to job sites idle with the windows open and no passengers for hours unattended. Besides being against the law to idle a heavy truck for more than five minutes in a two-hour period (ORS 825.605), itʼs bad for the environment and increases everyoneʼs living expenses. UPS is a good example of a company doing the right thing for the planet and the smart thing for their business. Even though their delivery trucks stop a hundred times each day, they turn off the engine and restart at each delivery location. Their starters donʼt wear out and their trucks last just as long, maybe longer. If only FEDEX would do the same. If only all truck drivers in Central Oregon would do the same.

Opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the writer and are not necessarily shared by the Editor or The Nugget Newspaper.

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Tekla Waterfield to take stage at The Open Door By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Seattle-based musician Tekla Waterfield will be performing her original songs Monday, December 2, at 6 p.m., at The Open Door Restaurant and Wine Bar. Waterfield is originally from Alaska and grew up surrounded by music. Her mother used to play folk festivals around Alaska. From a young age, Waterfield was getting on stage with her mother and sister to perform harmonies and sing. In the

1990s, her family moved to California, near Sacramento, where Waterfield discovered many other genres of music that she loved. “I listened to almost all folk and Americana music growing up, then discovered hip-hop and R&B and soul in the 90s and loved that style,” said Waterfield. Waterfield credits her own style and sound to the music she grew up with. “My music is mostly indie-folk with a touch of See WATERFIELD on page 37

SPRD scholarship program renewed Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) is renewing the Lieutenant Salisbury Scholarship Program. This scholarship was created in honor of Lieutenant Chris Salisbury to assist children who may not otherwise be able to participate in outdoor recreation programs. For the winter season, this scholarship is available for qualifying youth to help cover part of their registration fee for SPRD Hoodoo night skiing. The Lieutenant Salisbury Scholarship program will remain available during summer for the Jim Anderson

Camp for Science and Nature, Survival Camp and Adventure Camp. Summer camp registration will kick off at the SPRD Summer Kickoff and Volunteer Fair on April 9, 2020, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Coffield Center. Individuals or families who meet one of the following criteria are automatically eligible for the scholarships through SPRD: • Have a current Oregon Trail Card. • Receive WIC benefits. See SCHOLARSHIP on page 11

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Artists work on their creations for the SHE Project, on display at Good Day Café in Sisters.

SHE Project benefits Saving Grace By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

In some circumstances, women may have no place to turn for help: no friends, no family close by, no mentors, no job, and no resources. In Bend, Saving Grace, a women’s emergency shelter and support center, is often the proverbial “last straw.” To drive home the message, 25 Central Oregon artists have created collages around a phrase starting with or focused on the word “SHE …” that will be sold to benefit Saving Grace. For the past two months, the artists have worked on their projects, some crafting their own “SHE” phrases that reflect both the hopelessness of the

situation, and the hope that comes from help. From December 2 to 31, the art of the SHE Project will show at Good Day Café at Bedouin, 143 E. Hood Ave., Sisters. Owner Harmony Thomas will feature four of the pieces in an online auction, December 2 through 4, through Instagram (#Sisters. bedouin) and Facebook (@ sistersbedouin). For the entire month, all of the pieces will be for sale at Bedouin, starting at $35, to benefit Saving Grace. During the opening event, Thomas said she would also feature a raffle for a $200 Hobo purse, and sale of T-shirts and other items, all in support of Saving Grace. Her goal is to raise $2,000 for the nonprofit.

Sisters artist Kit Stafford is coordinating this art event. “All of the SHE projects were created or inspired from a quote or phrase in an effort to stop violence against women,” she said. “SHE …” begins or factors into the thought as each artist created the piece. From Stafford: “She learned to love herself and golden thoughts rained down on her…” …accompanies a threedimensional collage featuring a woman in a flared dress, gold boots, and gold coronet, with tiny golden leaves dangling from her wrists, golden raindrops falling and a goldfinch postage stamp inset for See SHE PROJECT on page 28

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.

SCHOOLS

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 Monthly on a Friday. Call 541-549-4133 for date & time.

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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Boys hoops boasts brand new squad By Rongi Yost Correspondent

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The Outlaw Cheer and Stunt Team are known for their tumbling skills.

Outlaws shine in cheer and sound competition By Claire Landon Correspondent

Seven Outlaw Cheer and Stunt Team members competed in the OCCA AllState individuals competition on Saturday, November 9. Two out of the seven were selected for the AllState team including seniors AriAnne Griffy and Victoria Shelswell-White. Griffy, in her fourth year of Outlaw Cheer, placed ninth in the individuals for the 4A division. Shelswell-White, in her second year of Outlaw Cheer, was state champion of the 4A division, winning a $1,000 scholarship for her second year in a row. McKenna Brinkman, a sophomore in her second year of Outlaw Cheer, placed 12th in the competition and Claire Landon, a junior in her first year of Outlaw Cheer, placed thirteenth. Junior Rachelle Dale, sophomore MacKenzie Shelswell-White and freshman Taylor Robertson also had strong performances at the competition at Thurston High School. Sisters High School’s Cheer and Stunt squad routinely ranks high in tumbling, dance, and cheer; this year was no exception. The All-State competition consists of both a running tumbling pass and standing tumbling, followed by a jump sequence, a compulsory cheer and a compulsory dance. Approximately 30 girls competed in the 4A division, all doing the same routine, with only tumbling and jumps varying. The Outlaw Cheer and Stunt Team is well-known for their tumbling skills, as well as being sharp in all areas of competition. All-State was the competition that kicked off the girls’ highly anticipated competition season.

The girls are working on new elite-level skills they will be using to defeat their biggest competitors such as Newport and Sweet Home, whom they are fighting for state and national titles. The girls are excited for the upcoming season. Their next competition is on Saturday, December 14, in Sweet Home.

The Outlaws don’t return a single starter to their squad this year, but will fill the roster with talented players who saw limited varsity action last year. Seniors Sam Nicklous, Brogan Petterson, and Joe Scholl; juniors Nate Weber, Connor Linn, and Hudson Jones all got in some playing time on the court last year, but this year will be the backbone of the team. Junior Hayden Sharp is new to the squad, and coaches expect him to be an added bonus. Coach Rob Jensen told The Nugget that the Outlaws had a good off-season and all players are greatly improved from last years’ JV team. Nicklous has worked hard on his shooting and ballhandling and will see a lot of time at the point guard position. Weber has extended his range and increased in physicality, and is expected to be a scoring threat, and Linn is a knock-down shooter and, according to Jensen, can “slash” to the hoop. Petterson is a tenacious defender and will also be

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The Outlaws are sweating on the hardwood, preparing for the basketball season. another offensive threat for the varsity roster, but is not the Outlaws. Scholl is a great yet sure who will rise up and rebounder and also runs the fill the spots. “I expect the boys to do floor well for a “big.” Joe has also increased his range well this year,” said Jensen. and consistency and will be a “Based on this first week of practice, they are going to threat at the post position. Jones has improved his improve rapidly. We really shooting from last year and hope to be in playoff contenwill be a solid physical pres- tion. I won’t be surprised if ence, and Jensen noted that he we surprise some people.” The Outlaws will kick off does all the little things well. Jensen told The Nugget their pre-season play at Dallas that there will be others on on Friday, December 6.

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Girls hoops return seven to varsity By Rongi Yost Correspondent

Seven players return for another year of Outlaws hoops, including seniors Gracen Sundstrom, RylieReece Morgan, Hallie Schwartz, Josie Aylor, and sophomores Payden Petterson, Oly Thorson, and Emma Lutz. Sundstrom, who missed the last half of the season last year due to an ACL injury, is back at full strength and ready for a solid senior season. Her height and skill level on the inside and on the perimeter will allow her to play several positions. Morgan will be a strong presence on both offense and defense. Her leaping ability and soft touch around the basket will give the Outlaws an opportunity to score in the post. Schwartz will be the Lady Outlaws starting point guard. Hallie is a team leader, and possesses very good ballhandling skills. Coach Brittaney Neibergall stated she’s a “slashing-type” player that can create opportunities for herself and her teammates. Aylor rounds out the returning senior players. Josie has developed her mid-range jumper, and that combined with her strong understanding of the game will give her the ability to play multiple positions as well. Niebergall noted that Josie’s enthusiasm for her teammates shows every day in practice. Petterson is a returning starter for the Outlaws. Payden is a great shooter and also possesses a variety of skills at the guard position. Her height and skill level will allow her to play in multiple spots. Thorson and Lutz will both see a lot of varsity

minutes as guards and wing players. Both Oly and Emma are quick on the court, and their experience in the program will give them an edge playing at the varsity level. Several freshmen will also be listed on the varsity roster and will swing JV. Players include Josie Patton, Ellie Mayes, Ashlynn Moffett, Hadley Schar, and Lanee Mansfield. N i e b e rg a l l t o l d T h e Nugget that Patton will see a lot of minutes at the varsity level. The coach noted that Josie’s size, aggressiveness, and feel around the basket will give her a jump start to her high school basketball career. Coaches are excited to see Patton’s work ethic and determination in practice translate to her success on the court. Coaches have been very pleased with the work habits and attitudes of all their players this year. “Our senior leadership is a great strength to our program this year,” said Neibergall. “Our sophomores and freshmen continue to develop their basketball skills and will be a great asset to our team. We’ve been spending a lot of time focusing on our offensive development because we feel as though that is an area we need to improve on going into a new season. “It’s exciting to be around such an enthusiastic and upbeat group of girls. I believe they will set a great stage for many of the younger Lady Outlaws girls basketball players. I’m very proud of these girls for their commitment to basketball, but just as much to their commitment to their education and being great teammates to one another.” N i e b e rg a l l t o l d T h e Nugget the Outlaws hope to

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The Outlaws will put a veteran squad on the court this season.

continue to move the program forward in the development process and be as competitive as they can this season, and then at the end of the season they will look at their record. The Outlaws will kick off their pre-season play at Valley Catholic on December 6.

Winter storm will impact City streets This week’s winter storm will impact local streets and highways. The City of Sisters reminds locals that downtown merchants and/or their tenants are responsible for snow removal from sidewalks and parking lots adjacent to their

business, public building, etc. ODOT is responsible for the travel lanes along Cascade through town. The City is responsible for public side streets in residential neighborhoods, not for alleys or residential driveways.

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F T O H S E E M T O E N L TH H T ★ OUTLAWS ★ A S P O N S O R E D B Y PA C W E S T B U I L D E R S

★ ★ ★ ELLA THORSETT ★ ★ ★ JOHN PECKHAM ★ ★ ★

Runners crowned season with championships Ella Thorsett and John Peckham are Outlaws cross-country state champions — and the Sisters High School Athletes of the Month. Each turned in magnificent individual performances at the OSAA Cross-Country State Championships on November 9, crowning a tremendous season with championship honors.

“While Ella’s run at state will be one of legends, throughout the year Ella has demonstrated time and again that she is a remarkable young woman,” said Coach Josh Nordell. “She is incredibly brave and has the ability to set her ego aside and put everything on the line. She is willing to take the risk. Most importantly, Ella has handled her success with wisdom beyond her years and even in success she cares about her team, puts the team ahead of herself, and is a good friend and makes sure everyone has a good laugh every day at school and practice.” “John’s success at state was the result of discipline, the willingness to work and the consistency to get better for the last two years,” said Nordell. “The body of work and strength John and his teammates have developed are remarkable. Through it all John has remained humble, caring and passionate KANZIG about his team and sport. His LIE AR CH PHOTO BY

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2020 fishing/hunting regulations now available The 2020 Sport Fishing and Big Game Hunting Regulations are now available in stores, ODFW offices and online at http://www. eregulations.com/ Changes from 2019 are listed in the “What’s New” section under the table of contents and are identified by yellow highlighted text throughout the regulations. As part of efforts to improve protections for mature spawning-size sturgeon, seasonal Columbia River no-fishing sanctuaries for these fish have been expanded and closure time extended. Big game hunters face more significant changes. A multi-year effort has been underway to improve and simplify big game regulations to make them more consistent, simpler where possible, and in tune with current populations and issues, ODFW reports. This year more than ever, hunters who apply for controlled hunts need to carefully check their hunt number. Many controlled hunts have been consolidated into larger areas and/or have longer seasons and boundaries of many controlled hunts were expanded or made simpler. Maps for these hunts will be

available on MyODFW.com in 2020. Hunters should note that hunts that were formerly called “centerfire” seasons or commonly referred to as “rifle” seasons, are now “Any Legal Weapon Seasons.” This change was made to make it more clear to hunters that they are not limited to only using a rifle for these hunts; it is legal for hunters to use any legal shotgun, bow, muzzleloader, or handgun. For example, most hunters with a Western Oregon Deer tag typically hunt with a rifle, but if they prefer they can use this tag to hunt the season with a bow instead of hunting the regular archery season. New for 2020, hunters with access to private land in areas of chronic elk damage (see map) can choose the new General Season Antlerless Elk Damage tag as their elk hunt. This new hunt is meant to address chronic elk damage and address increasing private land elk populations. Several elk seasons east of the Cascades will shift from

general season to controlled hunts in 2020 to improve bull ratios and hunt quality. This means hunters will need to apply to hunt Rocky Mountain elk season in the HoodWhite River-Maupin-BiggsColumbia Basin units and in units on the eastern flank of the Cascades (formerly in Cascade elk general season). Western Oregon general season buck deer hunters will be able to take a spike in the 2020 season as the new bag limit is “any buck with visible antler.” There are sufficient bucks in the population to support increased harvest and the change may also help the buck deer population, as hunters will be able to remove deer in poorer condition and the bucks that are genetically inclined to remain spikes. Finally, due to a printing error, the Maupin unit is colored as black and appears to be closed to hunting during general deer archery season in the printed hunting regulations. The unit is not closed and the online version is correct.

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Huge success for local vet’s dogs in AKC competitions By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

Dr. Little Liedblad of Broken Top Veterinarian Clinic has been involved with competitive dog training for over 15 years. She’s traveled the country with her dogs, Suture, Kanga, and Kiva to American Kennel Club (AKC) shows. Liedblad got excited about obedience and agility training when Suture, a female Australian cattle dog, came into her life nearly two decades ago. It took time, commitment and TLC to understand what it took to train a dog for AKC competitions. Liedblad said, “I have always wanted to “do things with my dogs, and I started training at Debrut’s K-9 Country with Lori Nickerson in 2003 with Suture, first in obedience and then with agility and rally.” Rally, obedience and agility have their own unique properties in AKC competitions, but they have one similarity in they all have beginning, intermediate and then advanced levels of competition for where and how you receive awards and titles. Rally consists of following signs within a competition ring and completing the written command with accuracy and speed. Obedience initially mimics Rally with the beginning novice class following signs and then graduation to progressively more complex classes where a judge gives you verbal or physical commands for you to follow and be judged on your accuracy in performing those skills. Agility is a sport where you and your dog complete an obstacle course, of which there are several different variations. Suture’s first agility title was won in the summer of 2005. Their first major AKC award was the RAE or Rally Advanced title in 2011. Following that, Suture and Liedblad were awarded the MACH, or Mastery Agility

Championship. They then earned the UDX title, or Utility Dog Excellent award. Liedblad said, “During the early years of training, I thought I was good, but I knew so little about dog training. It has taken so many years of training and more training to fully understand how little I really knew.” While training Suture back in 2009, a friend of Liedblad’s called to ask her if she had seen the cattle dog on a rescue website in Bend. “I hadn’t seen the dog but, being persistent, Donna sent me a photo link to Kanga, and I could not resist contacting the rescue home and the next week,” Liedblad said. “Tenmonth-old Kanga came home with me. Kanga’s lessons began upon arrival. Her competitive streak kicked off in 2010, when her friend Debbie put a rally novice title on her over a weekend. She noted, “With Debbie’s love and support, the training and showing in AKC sports continued.” Kanga has over 20 various obedience, agility and rally titles including a UDX, a RAE, and an Advanced Trick title, which allows you to demonstrate 5 expert tricks based upon your mutual strengths. “The AKC is one of many clubs that put on or support dog sports,” Liedblad told The Nugget. “As there are so many clubs and so little time,

I chose the AKC as my venue of choice early on and have been true to them ever since.” Kiva is a nine-year-old Belgian malinois, a purebred, that Liedblad received from a friend, and Kiva began competing with her in 2012. Liedblad said, “Kiva now has a UDX or utility dog title, a RAE, and a Trick Dog title. Kiva also recently received her first PACH, or Preferred Agility Championship title this year!” Kanga, Kiva and Liedblad are excited to be going to their second agility invitational event in Orlando, Florida this December. “This is an elite invitation and to have two dogs going is pretty exciting.” Only the top five ranked agility dogs in each of the 173 AKC recognized breeds are invited to attend this prestigious event. About five years ago the AKC launched a new title called the Agility Grand Champion Award. It is a title designed to celebrate the lifetime achievement of dogs that excel across all AKC agility classes – the Agility Grand Champion (AGCH). “Kanga and I received her AGCH on August 17, 2019!” Kiva may be on her way to earning the same title — but Liedblad noted that it will probably take another year of training for her. She said, “On a daily basis I thank the relationship I have with my dogs. It is a bond

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Visit the Metolius Preserve for off-season hiking By Craig F. Eisenbeis Correspondent

The Deschutes Land Trust is the steward of several important sites in our region. While many people are familiar with the Land Trust’s role in preserving key ecological features in Central Oregon, it is easy to forget that Trust lands also provide some excellent recreational opportunities. At this time of the year, many hikers put their trail aspirations to rest or turn to other interests; but that needn’t be the case when there are fine trail options readily available at such places as the Trust’s Metolius Preserve, which is largely outside the snow zone. Some time ago, my hiking partner and I took the Lake Creek Trail from Suttle Lake to Camp Sherman. Since a significant portion of the trail passes through the Metolius Preserve, we spent a little time exploring tributary trails near the Preserve’s North Trailhead. Impressed with what we discovered, we resolved to come back and explore more of the preserve. For various reasons, it took us until now to actually do that. In the area of the preserve, Lake Creek splits into multiple channels as it flows toward the Metolius

River. The Lake Creek Trail hugs the North Fork of Lake Creek at its western end, but a side trail near the North Trailhead kiosk splits off and crosses the North Fork. From that very fine trail bridge, it is only a few yards to a twomile loop that twice crosses the Middle Fork. This area features many scenic spots and plenty of western larch or tamarack trees. Bright green in spring and summer, these trees turn a brilliant yellow in the fall and are the only deciduous conifers that shed their needles in the fall. There’s a story, and I don’t know if it’s true; but I’ve heard it so many times that it might be. Two foresters, one from the west and one from the east, traded jobs — and houses — for a year. One day, the easterner, living in the west, contacted his counterpart and told him that he was sorry to report that the nice conifer tree at the western house had died. Not to worry, though, he told him, for he had taken the dead tree down and cut it into firewood. The “dead” tree, of course, was a western larch; and that is how the barren tamaracks appear on the Metolius Preserve at this time of the year. Indeed, the entire forest here is carpeted with fallen yellow tamarack needles. Some of the biggest tamarack trees I’ve ever

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Several excellent trail bridges cross the various forks of Lake Creek on the trail system of the Deschutes Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve. noted North Trailhead kiosk and at a similar South Trailhead kiosk, a short distance southwest of the twomile Middle Fork Loop. Both kiosks are accessible by road and can be easily reached by regular passenger vehicles. Trail and access maps, and rules, are also available online at https:// www.deschuteslandtrust. org/files/driving-directions/

metolius_preserve_south_ trailhead_driving_directions. The preserve is open to free use by the public, but access is predicated on certain rules of use. Specifically, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times; commercial use, private events, smoking, and campfires are prohibited. Also prohibited are any See METOLIUS on page 28

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Obituaries William “Bill” MacDonald September 3, 1944 — November 2, 2019

William “Bill” MacDonald passed away on November 2, at the age of 75, in his Sisters home with family and friends at his side. A devoted father and loving husband, he will be remembered for his perceptive forethought, generosity, and witty sense of humor. Bill’s greatest passion was opening the door to music and personal accomplishment for his students at Sisters High School, teaching them the art of lutherie; the refined hand-crafting of stringed instruments. Bill was born September 3, 1944, in Schenectady, New York. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam War era as an aircraft electrician. Bill went on to earn an aviation degree and begin his career as a charter pilot captain. An adventuring spirit carried him overseas, then across the United States where the beauty of Oregon captured his heart. Bill continued his aviation career in Oregon. Here he found himself on the flight of a lifetime, piloting a planeload of USGS geologists, on May 18, 1980, to document and photograph the major eruption of Mount Saint Helens. Bill met and wed his wife, Rita Garolis, in Portland. Thereafter he proudly declared himself “an Oregonian by marriage” and the two eventually settled in Sisters.

Honoring a well-loved deputy... Bill is survived by two sisters, Kathy Hart and Patricia Onderdonk; his wife of 36 years, Rita; and their son, Graham MacDonald. Being a true Renaissance Man, Bill was adept at most any pursuit he put his mind to. Amongst other interests he was a sailor, a wood craftsman, a philosopher, builder, fisherman, inventor, musician, a bird-watcher, computer engineer, and ultimately a Master Luthier. The art of lutherie truly harmonized Bill’s musicality and myriad talents into a vocation which challenged and rewarded in equal measure. His devotion to perfecting it never wavered. A member of the Guild of American Luthiers, as well as the Big Island Ukulele Guild of Hawaii, Bill taught Sisters High School students instrument-building for 12 years in partnership with the Sisters Folk Festival Americana Project. Parallel with guitar-building classes, Bill brought to life a ukulelebuilding program at Sisters High School. His enthusiasm in mentoring the Americana Project students through the successful completion of their own guitar or ukulele

expanded every semester. Hearing a student strum their first, tentative chords on an instrument they had devoted endless hours to create, a twinkling grin lit up Bill’s face as if to say “See? I knew you could do it!” In May 2019, Bill was presented the Americana Folk Award for his contributions to the Americana program and My Own Two Hands. This honor he cherished with humbleness and gratitude. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 12, at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church, 123 Trinity Way, Sisters, Oregon. A reception at the church immediately follows, with memories of Bill to share.

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Obituaries Jeremiah Joseph Geary III August 5, 1941 – October 26, 2019

Jeremiah Joseph Geary III, 78, lovingly known as Jerry, Joe and Papa Bear, passed away at his home in Sisters on Saturday, October 26. Joe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 5, 1941 to J. Joseph Geary Jr. and Rose V. Geary (McSheffrey). Joe joined the Air Force in 1960, serving for four years as a photo lithographer. With ink now in his blood, he moved to the West Coast, settling in Portland, where he continued his printing career and met Lorraine, his wife and mother of his two daughters, Noël Lesh (Geary) and Nicole Reid (Geary). He and Lorraine were married seven years before he moved to California and taught printing at Fullerton College. The Oregon landscape brought Joe back in the early 1980s, where he spent the last 30-plus years of his life in Sisters, owning his own printing business, “Geary Graphics” for a number of years, printing everything from the Sisters Hotel menu to the Sisters Rodeo posters.

After hanging up his color bars, Joe drove thousands of miles, primarily for Fuqua Homes, as their pilot car in his steadfast workhorse, a 1989 Chevy Silverado, with the name “Geary’s of Sisters,” proudly adorning the side windows, which is running to this day with over 500,000 miles on it. Joe Geary was an ambassador of humanity, love, kindness and grace. Not only was he an active member of the local commerce, Joe volunteered with the Sisters Rodeo Association and Hospice of Redmond, always giving back to his community. Joe will also be remembered for his dice game “Around the Horn,” aka rolling bones. He had a passion and love for classic rock (Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues) which was often the backdrop during many ‘round the horn games. It was a true honor to be sitting with him at his dining room table playing. It is a treasured memory for everyone who had the opportunity to have dice in hand with him. Joe’s love for family,

friends and even passersby was genuine, unconditional, true and sprinkled with much humor. He never missed sending birthday cards. He was considered a wise counselor, avid listener, true mentor and forever friend. Joe carried peace wherever he was and anyone who crossed his path walked away a better person. He will be missed and never forgotten…definitely Heaven’s gain. Our family is deeply grateful to the Sharp Family for their ministry of love and support to our amazing dad, from buying groceries and picking up mail to installing faucets, playing music and creating meaningful memories with him. You are an extension of our family and he cherished you immensely. Jeremiah, Jerry, Joe, Papa Bear is survived by his daughters, Noël Lesh and Nicole Reid; their mother, Lorraine (her husband, Ray Robbins, who was like a brother to Joe); grandchildren Alivia Reid and Seth Reid; brothers, David Geary (Claire) and Paul Geary (JoAnn); sister, Rosemary Hasenfuss (Peter); along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. A Celebration of Life

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• Have a current Oregon Health Plan eligibility statement or Medicare card. • Are receiving support from Circle of Friends. • Are a resident of a Housing Works community in Sisters Country or a child in foster care. Individuals or families who do not meet the listed eligibility criteria can provide a letter of hardship with their scholarship explaining their situation and their need for assistance. For more information about the Lieutenant Salisbury Scholarship Program or other services provided by Sisters Park & Recreation District, visit www.sistersrecreation. com or call 541-549-2091.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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.

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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.

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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.

Warren Miller Ski Film

Sisters High School Ski Team will be hosting a presentation of Warren Miller’s “Timeless” at Sisters High School on Saturday, November 30 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at Bendticket.com or at the door. Adults $15, youth $12, kids under 6 free. All proceeds benefit Sisters High School Ski Team. Call 541610-8261 for more information.

Mustangs To The Rescue will hold their Annual Christmas Tree Hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, Sunday, December 1 and Saturday and Sunday December 7 and 8. Look for signs on the back side of Black Butte Ranch — on McAllister across from the road to Camp Sherman. Call 541-330-8943 for more information ahead of time. Call 541-350-2406 for help on the days of the event.

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Organ Donor Awareness

This cancer support group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Suttle Tea in their back room from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Caregivers as well as patients and family members are welcome to join in. Call 503-819-1723 for information.

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.

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! Info: 541-595-2719.

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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 info is available from Connie at 541-588-0362.

Young Life Dessert Fundraiser

Sisters Young Life invites you to come to Sisters Community Church on Sunday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. to hear about and celebrate the events of the past year. Enjoy desserts, coffee, and tea donated by local businesses and hear how you might be able to get involved. If you would like to attend please contact Brooke Frutos by email brooke@sisters. younglife.org or call 541-904-0588.

Holiday Craft Night

Kids of all ages are invited to make winter and Christmas crafts on Thursday, December 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters Christian Academy gymnasium, 1307 W McKinney Butte Road. Soup and dessert available, donations accepted for SCA’s Feed the Need fundraiser. Info: 541-549-4133.

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.

Senior Holiday Meal Event

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a festive lunch that is free for adults aged 60 and older on Tuesday, December 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. The lunch includes seasonal fare and decor, music, a raffle, and gifts for all who attend. Lunch is available for those under 60 for a small fee. Call 541678-5483 for information.

Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda

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

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

Live From Bethlehem

Sisters Christian Academy students will present their annual Christmas musical on Friday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sisters Community Church auditorium. For more information, call 541-549-4133.

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.

Dementia Caregivers Group

A free support group for caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place the first Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. For more information call 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org/oregon.

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, December 5 and 12 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.

Meet the Architects — Envisioning the Library’s Future

Interactive discussions with the Library’s architects to learn more about the renovation and expansion plans for libraries throughput the county. Friday, December 6 at noon at Sisters Library. Free, no registration required. For info email chantals@deschuteslibrary.org.

Enjoy the harmonies of the holidays with this free performance by Sisters High School students on Saturday, December 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. No registration required. Info: 541-312-1029

Gingerbread Construction

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

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

Pet Photos with Santa

Sisters Jazz Choir

Thich Nhat Hahn Sangha Meditation Group

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)

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.

Meet TWINKIE, a wonderful Great Dane! This giant pup quickly became a staff favorite at the shelter because of her delightful personality. Twinkie is a very large dog and needs a family with the space and resources to be able to take care of such a big pooch! If you are looking for a giant and friendly dog to add to your family then Twinkie is the pup for you! SPONSORED SPONSO ORED BY

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Build with graham crackers and win prizes for height and creativity! Thursday, December 12 at 4 p.m. at Sisters Library. For ages 12 to 17, no registration required. Info: 541-617-7078.

Winter Wonderland

Snowy stories, songs, crafts, and experiments for ages 0-11 at Sisters Library on Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. No registration is required. Call 541617-7078 for information.

Sisters Bell Choir & Renaissance Sisters Consort

Hand bell and recorder music will delight you at this free concert at the Sisters Library on Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m. No registration required. Call 541-312-1029 for imformation.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Bartlett to swim for Cal Baptist

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By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters High School senior Lydia Bartlett has signed a letter of intent to swim for the NCAA Division 1 California Baptist Lancers. California Baptist University, located in Riverside, has an undergraduate population of about 7,000 students. Bartlett has had an accomplished career through three seasons of swimming for the Outlaws and is considered one of the top 4A/3A/2A/1A swimmers returning for the 2019-20 high school season. Bartlett placed second in last year’s OSAA State Championships in the 200yard freestyle and third in the 500-yard freestyle as an individual. In addition she also competed on two relays. Cal Baptist moved to the Division I ranks for athletics in just the past two years after many years in the NAIA and six seasons at the NCAA Division II level. The swimming and diving team competes in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) where the women’s team took fourth at last year’s conference meet, its first season in the WAC. The Lancers’ head coach, Rick Rowland, who has coached at Cal Baptist since the 1999-2000 season, was named the College Swimming Coaches Association of America National Invitational Championship Men’s Coach of the Year in 2018-19. Bartlett said, “I am very excited about my decision to swim for Cal Baptist. I think that I will be able to grow in so many ways there. It feels really good to have my decision all set for next year.” Cal Baptist is familiar to the Bartlett family, as Lydia’s older sister Anna is a sophomore there. Lydia said, “When I visited I really fell in love with the campus, the team, and everything about the school. I was looking for a Christian school and I love how the team and school have focus on their faith in everything they do.” Bryn Singleton, head swim coach at Sisters High School, is overjoyed at Lydia’s decision to keep swimming in college and believes Cal Baptist is a good fit. “I am so excited for Lydia!,” she said. “She is a very well-rounded swimmer, competing primarily in breaststroke and freestyle in high school and holds school records in both the shortest (50 yards) and longest (500 yards) distances.” “I have thoroughly enjoyed being able to coach Lydia in high school, but watching her swim is only a small part of

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Lydia Bartlett will swim for the NCAA Division 1 California Baptist Lancers. that,” she continued. “Lydia year of high school swimming is so much more than an awe- is both fun and rewarding some athlete. She is kind, for her. She’ll be a contender funny, and hard-working. I again at state this February for feel lucky to have gotten to sure.” watch her grow up.” Rick Rowland, the swimIn regards to competing ming coach at Cal Baptist in college, Singleton said, “I said, “Lydia is (a) perfect fit have no doubt that she will for our university and swim continue pursuing her passion program. Lydia is an outstandfor swimming and it will be ing student and athlete. She is great to see her experiencing the type of student athlete that competition at the next level.” we look for, with strong acaBartlett views it similarly: demics as an honor-roll stu“Ever since I began swim- dent and a versatile freestyler ming competitively in seventh that can swim a number of grade I have wanted to swim events for us at the collegiate at a college level. I am really level. She will strengthen and looking forward to swimming add depth to our team in her for CBU at the Division I level freestyle events.” and know it will be a new challenge for me in my life.” Singleton is not finished with Bartlett quite yet, as the season is just getting underway. “I hope that Lydia’s last

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS Wed., Dec. 11 • 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Ct. Afterward, local counselor Lisa Woodworth, MA, will lead a discussion entitled

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. 142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire 11 a.m. to 4 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. 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 Gingerbread Decorating 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Buy gingerbread people and decorate them as you like. 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.

The Belfry Live Music with Walter Trout Band 7 p.m. Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter. Call 541-815-9122 or www. DEC BelfryEvents.com for tickets and more information. 5 THUR Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

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Complimentary tickets are available at Gypsy Wind, 351 W. Hood Ave. and Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery, 222 W. Hood Ave. Presented by Sisters Community Church in partnership with Sisters Movie House For more information call 541-549-1201.

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.

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. Cork Cellars Live Music with Mike Biggers and Jim Cornelius 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with Damian Fagan 6:30 p.m. The author will present from his book, “Wildflowers of Oregon.” For more info call 541-5490866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Donations lag at Kiwanis Food Bank By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Donations for the critical fourth quarter are down significantly at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank. Tom Hespe, who oversees the Food Bank project for the service club, explained that October, November and December are the most critical months in donations for the Food Bank. That’s when the bulk of donations come in. “That’s when we have to make it or break it — in the fourth quarter, in the giving season, if you will,” Hespe said. So far, the Food Bank is not making it. “Where we are is, we’re down $25,359,” Hespe said. Hespe said that translates to a 30 percent drop yearto-year against 2018, and a 48 percent drop in Q4 donations. Last year, the Food Bank received multiple donations in the $10,000 range. Those have not occurred yet, though Hespe holds out hope for December. He noted that the website has been receiving contributions, and food drives like that conducted through November by The Nugget and the Cub Scouts and others help. It just hasn’t been enough. Hespe said he is not sure what has caused the steep drop-off. “It’s not for lack of trying, I can tell you that,” he said. “There’s no obvious explanation for this in my mind.” The drop-off in donations comes at a time when costs and demand are growing. Food expense is up four percent at $53,576 and the amount of monthly food distribution is up 3 percent at 118,489 pounds (9,874 monthly average). The number of clients served is up significantly, among both families who have shelter (31 percent) and those who are

homeless (34 percent). To make a cash donation, visit the website and click on the “Donate” button. Checks payable to Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank may be mailed to P.O. Box 1296, Sisters, OR 97759. Hespe assured the public that there is no danger of the Food Bank closing its doors. “We have a very robust business model,” he said. The Food Bank’s model allows its clients to shop for their food, rather than just handing them a box of whatever is on hand. That means families get what they really want and need. The Kiwanis Food Bank also allows multiple visits. That policy makes the food bank more efficient and effective, with less potential for waste. However, the downward trend is troubling, especially as the Food Bank is in the midst of a season of high demand and — usually — generous giving. Hespe deployed a football analogy for the critical nature of this last month of the year. “We’re in the red zone,” he said. “We’ve got to score. We’ve got to score in December.”

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To the Editor: I wish to echo Josh Groves’ concerns about development in Sisters (The Nugget, November 20, page 2). Although it is both impossible and undesirable to live in a fossilized community, local development has gotten out of hand. Nugget writer Sue Stafford writes in Area 97 that in Sisters “growth is accompanied by the usual benefits and growing pains one would expect.” This begs the question of what are the “usual benefits”? Do they outweigh the growing pains? The municipal authorities seem to have no resistance to the blandishments of developers or certain businesses no matter what the effect on the community as a whole. They also seem to forget that Sisters cannot be thought of as just a small town of 3,000 people because probably twice that number live within five miles of it and are affected by what happens there. Why does Sisters need a Dollar Store or need to give Laird Industries $50,000 of our money to set up shop? The argument that the

town needs to diversify its economy is hollow, unconvincing and ignores the nature of the larger community (especially retirees). The growing strip mall west of town and subdivisions in town are turning Sisters into an expanding patch of mostly ugly urban sprawl. In the summer the town almost comes to a halt because of the traffic. Sisters’ small-town atmosphere and natural beauty, which have made it an attractive place in which to live, are being undermined by pointless development, that is, the irresponsible policies of the municipal authorities. Growth for growth’s sake is the rationale of the cancer cell. The word “country” can now be dropped from the marketing phrase “Sisters Country.” Gary Leiser

To the Editor: Just wanted to thank Jim and Sue and the staff at The Nugget for the GREAT coverage of C4C’s “Let’s Sing” event last Friday. It was very well-attended by 200 multigenerational folks who sang and smiled together through the night. Thank you for supporting us so strongly in creating this success. Chris Laing

Oregon GIFT BASKET EMPORIUM Gift baskets are a great way to surprise friends and family locally and afar! Order your favorites for Christmas and New Year’s. At Hazelnut Hill, we go nuts for the holidays, and your friends and family will, too! We make small-batch Oregon hazelnut products and then box them up to make great gifts...roasted hazelnuts, chocolate hazelnut toffee, brittle, hazelnut pancake and waffle mix, hazelnut butter and artisan chocolates. Shop online!

541-510-4464 | www.hazelnuthill.com A tisket, a tasket, we’ve got the most fantastic handcrafted gift baskets! Beautiful on their own, even better with other surprises inside...jewelry, wine accessories, belt buckles and more. Come in and pick your favorite, then we’ll wrap it up for you to put under the tree. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

311 E. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-4251 Beautifully branded gift boxes that are ready to ship to your loved ones! Includes a new custom beanie with leather patch, a Sisters Cofee branded Hydroflask, and our classic Black Butte Gold blend. The perfect gift for wintery and cozy days. Order online or email for large-quantity orders. Offering free shipping until 12/20!

sisterscoffee.com | customercare@sisterscoffee.com Just in time for the holidays, Chops Bistro has added a new specialty food and drink shop in its lounge. Come shop for wine, chocolates, nuts, gourmet cookies, charcuterie, cheeses, olive oils, balsamic more. Choose your favorites and create a gift mic vinegars and more basket extraordinaire anyone would love to receive!

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Holidays ’19 IN SISTERS The holiday season is a wondrous time in Sisters Country. There are places where you can slow down, take a moment to enjoy a hot cup of winter cheer in front of a roaring fire; places where strangers become friends and friends become family. As the big day approaches, Santa Claus is coming, too. He’ll be joining the annual Sisters Christmas Parade, then making his list and checking it

twice right afterward. Turn the page to find out more about these events and other interesting news about the holidays in Sisters Country. The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to give unique gifts while supporting your local economy. Many of those gifts are easy on the budget, so get out there and explore. It’s more fun to hunt for the perfect gift in Sisters than just about anywhere.

Going holiday shopping in Sisters isn’t like going to the mall — or surfing the Internet on your couch. Here, you are dealing with mom-and-pop shopkeepers who offer a nice dose of holiday hospitality to go along with a selection of unique gifts. Take some time to explore Sisters this holiday season, and enjoy a classic Christmas in our own winter wonderland.

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Take your children shopping to pick out a toy or book to donate for a child in need.

Visit your favorite Sisters business and tell them what it means to you to have them in town.

Write a thankyou note to a service provider (cashier, teacher bank teller, fuel attendant).

Offer a ride to the doctor’s office or grocery store for someone who needs help.

Visit FAN (Family Access Network) to see if there is a family in need that you can help.

Visit a Sisters business that you have had trouble with in the past and give them another chance.

Write a thank-you note to a family member.

Donate to our local food bank.

Hold a door open for someone today.

Adopt a pet to be part of your family.

Take one of your neighbors to dinner.

Take a treat to the fire hall or sheriff’s office.

Deliver a meal to an elderly neighbor or invite them to your holiday table.

Purchase a local restaurant gift card to give to a friend or acquaintance.

Make arrangements to be a youth mentor volunteer in the New Year.

Leave a thank-you note for the person who cleans your office.

While driving on Cascade stop to allow someone to turn left in front of you.

Schedule a regular time to read a book to someone who is sight-impaired.

Paint a rock with an encouraging word and leave it in a public place for someone to find.

Pay for the purchase of the meal or coffee for the person behind you in the drive-through.

Bake homemade cookies with your children and share them with a neighbor.

Purchase lastminute gifts at a local shop and wish the owner a Happy Holiday!

Smile and say “hi” to the people you see in town.

Call someone and tell them you appreciate them.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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Community tree lighting and parade on tap

As part of its Cowboy Christmas events, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce will host its yearly Christmas Tree lighting on Friday, November 29, at Fir Street Park, and Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30 at 2 p.m. on Hood Avenue sponsored by Hayden Homes. The annual tree lighting will take place on Friday, November 29, at 5:30 p.m. Cowboy Christmas continues on Saturday, November 30, with the annual Sisters Christmas Parade. This yearʼs parade theme is “A Sisters Country Christmas.” “This is such a fun event, always exciting

and festive,” said Jeri Buckmann, events director at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. “Perfect weekend to start off the season.” The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and will have participants riding on floats, marching and singing their way down Hood Avenue for onlookers. Spectators can join Santa Claus for refreshments at the Sisters Chamber office (291 E. Main Ave.) after the parade. For more information or a complete Cowboy Christmas calendar of events email jeri@sisterscountry.com or call the Chamber offices at 541-549-0251.

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The wild turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo) is not a native species in Oregon. Introduced in 1961 by ODFW, they are now well established in the pine forests around the Metolius Basin. The subspecies Rio Grande has had the most successful natural expansion, although the Merriamʼs also has a steady population. Females lay 10-14 beige mottled eggs which hatch in approximately 28 days, and within 24 hours of hatching the poults have left the nest. Insects, berries, seeds and all variety of nuts are common foraging foods in the turkeyʼs diet. They are agile flyers and usually fly low and for no more than a quarter mile, and roost in trees overnight. The turkey came by its name through a misunderstanding.The English were shipped this bird by Turkish/Spanish ships and therefore named it a “TURKEY.” Here is some food for thought on “Turkey

Day” — Benjamin Franklin was a staunch supporter of the American wild turkey as the national bird, and here is a short excerpt of a letter to his daughter Sarah Bache in 1784: “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral Character. He does not get his Living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the Labour of the Fishing Hawk (osprey); and when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish, and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones, the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him.” A group of turkeys are referred to as a “dole,” a “crop,” a “gang,” a “raffle,” or a “posse.” Happy Thanksgiving — and for more turkey photos visit http://abirdsingsbecauseithasasong.com/recent-journeys.

Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire — 9th Annual —

Holiday Faire Located at 142 E. Main Ave. , Sisters

November 29 - December 21 Great selection of handmade items from local vendors. High quality! Unique gifts! Free admission! Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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A hand-made gift can be the most thoughtful kind of gift you can give. The Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire makes it easy to find one-of-a-kind hand-crafted gifts of exceptional quality. Centrally located at 142 E. Main Ave., the holiday faire runs through December 21. From wonderful holiday decor items that will put your home or business in the Christmas spirit to unique gifts that will be appreciated and handed down, you’ll find a host of treasures at this annual event. Metal art, leather jewelry, pocket purses, aprons, kitchen accessories, soaps, children’s toys, doll clothes, pottery and blown glass — all kinds of unique gifts made by local artisans. And your gifts give in multiple ways. Of course they will delight the loved ones on your list. They’ll also support the thriving arts economy in Sisters, while supporting the vital outreach of the Three Sisters Lions Club!

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Follow the Sisters Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Trail

The holiday elves are dressing up the town for the season, and many businesses will be participating in the 12th annual Sisters Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Trail. Businesses will display a gingerbread house made by their employees or supporters. Spectators can vote for their favorite by placing money in the Habitat donation box next to the confectionary work of art. Everyone is encouraged to vote for more than one house. The creations will be on display beginning Friday, November 29 until Thursday, January 2, 2020. Maps of the gingerbread

trail are located at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, Sisters Habitat Thrift Store and ReStore, as well as all participating businesses. The gingerbread creation that receives the highest dollar amount will win the Peopleʼs Choice Award. A Best in Show Award will be decided by three independent judges. These awards will be announced in January. All proceeds benefit the building program of Sisters Habitat for Humanity. Sisters Habitat for Humanity offers lowcost homes and home-improvement services to those who qualify in Sisters.

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Alpaca Country Estates Ranch and Bed & Breakfast is a working alpaca ranch. Our herd, which began with the purchase of six lovable Huacaya alpacas in 2006, is now over 1,000 strong. The ranch offers breathtaking views of the Cascade mountains, and includes a bed and breakfast, fashion design company, artistry classroom, and boutique store. They have been rewarded with color champions and reserve champions in black, grey, brown, fawn, and white. From their magnificent alpaca fiber, they create luscious, soft yarn; woven garments/blankets; and alpaca fiber-filled quilts, bringing to you some of the finest products in the Northwest. Nancy and Art Izer would love for you to visit their picturesque ranch in Terrebonne, where they produce their own hay, strive for a green planet, design alpaca clothing/quilts, and have top-line alpacas of every color for you to choose from! They pride themselves on sharing their knowledge with new alpaca owners who want to get started in the business.

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Moises and Sheila Becerra spent over a year meticulously designing the restaurant, patio, and menu, and renovating the old Dolliver Hotel in Redmond. The result is an Art Deco bistro unlike anything else in Central Oregon, giving you the chance to “wine and dine as you step back in time.” The dining room exudes warmth with stained glass lighting and an open kitchen, accentuating the sparkling table settings atop crisp white linens, serviced by a superbly trained staff with an eye on exceptional customer service. The beautifully crafted, French-inspired menu includes such traditional offerings as beef bourguignon, beef Wellington, French onion soup, lamb chops, escargot, frites and homemade bread, too. Entrees range from $17 to $39. Mention you read about Becerra’s in The Nugget and get one complimentary dessert to share with the purchase of two dinners. Becerra’s is open Tuesday through Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. Treat friends and family with a gift certificate for the holidays!

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Giving the gift of chocolate while at the same time helping your community sounds like a delicious win-win. The Kiwanis Club of Sisters is holding their annual Seeʼs Candy Sales fundraiser out of an RV trailer parked in Rayʼs Food Place parking lot through Tuesday, December 24 (sooner if all the candy is sold). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, Monday-Sunday, with the exception of a halfday on Thanksgiving. Sales are conducted by Kiwanis members and sales support Kiwanis in their efforts to provide scholarships and career-change assistance among other service

“No one knows for sure what happened at the original Thanksgiving, but I am fairly confident that it did not involve a group of people hunched around a table posting turkey photos to Instagram,” wrote Catherine Price this week. In her free Screen/Life Balance newsletter, Price wrote that sheʼs “pretty sure whoever invited you to join them for Thanksgiving” doesnʼt want to be rewarded with a “table of guests with their noses in their phones.” Thanksgiving today, for many Americans, represents a time of gathering together with family — whether that means our relatives and birth families, or a “chosen family” of friends and compatriots. Connecting, showing gratitude, and expressing thanks are on the traditional Thanksgiving agenda. Screen time and digital-device use has been shown to disrupt the natural bonding processes that happen between human beings. While using phones or video games, people dissociate from their bodies and their immediate surroundings. That means they canʼt truly connect with each other, or be aware enough of their reallife world to feel deeply thankful. Price offered several tips to break the phone and screen habit for a day, or even just during Thanksgiving dinner itself. She wrote that “this can be a hard ask to make of your guests, especially if the subject hasnʼt come up before.” Basic instructions include:

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1. Warn your guests ahead of time that phones will not be welcome at the Thanksgiving table. 2. Bring out a nice-looking basket, bowl, or box where everyone can put their phones during dinner. 3. An optional third step is to take a photo of everyone gathered around the dinner table. 4. Ask everyone to turn off their notifications or turn phones off entirely. 5. Put all phones in your attractive container, and hide it away in another room, out of sight. Sample emails and texts are available for the warning to send your guests ahead of time. Priceʼs free online toolkit also contains helpful prompts for getting guests talking at the table. The author of “How to Break Up with Your Phone” and founder of Screen/Life Balance, Price told The Nugget she believes itʼs possible to use technology wisely. She offers personal coaching, programs, and free tips to help people get a grip on their media and digital-device use. “More and more people are realizing that the time they spend on their phones doesnʼt always make them feel good,” Price said, “and that staring at our screens is having negative effects on our brains and bodies.” For a full phone-free Thanksgiving toolkit and other resources, see www.screenlife balance.com.

“I’ve driven by here for years but never been in, I had no idea you had so many beautiful things!” Antler Arts hears that all the time. The Sisters shop is a true treasure trove — so here’s a short list of some of the locally handcrafted gifts that can put the ho-ho-ho in your holiday gift-giving. Let Antler Arts’ personal shoppers help you with: jewelry; Western art; belt buckles; bolos; steak and hunting knives. Find wine, spirit, and serving accessories; antler guitar stands; toys; Western boots; books; hides; pelts and Native American baskets and dreamcatchers. Pick up walking sticks; shed antler chandeliers and floor and table lamps; moose and elk candelabras. Find shed antler wedding cake toppers and décor; lodge-style furniture and antler pet chews. They also have gift baskets, and if you’re not sure just what to get, a gift certificate is always a welcome gift. It gives your friend or loved one a chance to come in and explore for themselves!

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— By Jim Cornelius, Editor in Chief — Each November for the past six years, a cadre of dedicated volunteers has welcomed community members to their table for a Thanksgiving dinner. This year, the Sisters Community Thanksgiving Dinner will draw some 300 people to Sisters Community Church from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, for a feast and good fellowship. All are welcome for the community event. Jennifer Seher, one of the organizers, told The Nugget that the dinner draws people who donʼt have big family gatherings and people for whom cooking the big meal just isnʼt a realistic option. “Itʼs a logistically difficult meal,” she said. “It can be expensive; it takes a long time to cook it.” An afternoon spent enjoying a provided meal offers many Sisters folks a chance to “be with family and friends and just not be alone,” Seher said. “Come sit down and have a meal

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with your neighbors.” Forty to 50 volunteers work to prepare and serve the meal, with support from local groceries. The volunteers work two-hour shifts, so they have time to enjoy their family as well. Seher noted that one of her favorite aspects of the program is boxing up dinners to take to the Sisters Fire Hall to provide a Thanksgiving meal to the firefighters and EMTs on shift there. “Everyone on shift gets a traditional meal even though theyʼre not home with their families,” she said. Seher finds great satisfaction in the work, even though feeding 300 people is a huge undertaking. “We live in a small town,” she said. “And this is what small town is. Everybody takes care of each other. I look forward to this all year long. Itʼs a long day, and itʼs hard work and weʼre exhausted by the end of the day — but itʼs always the best day of the year.”

The winter wonderland of Sisters during the holidays is a joy — but those cold temperatures can take a toll on our bodies. Lucky for us, Aqua Hot Tubs offers spas and saunas that can sooth away the aches and pains and make it a whole lot easier to feel the joy of the season. Aqua Hot Tubs offers top-quality Finlandia Rock Saunas that allow you not only to warm up when the mercury plunges, but also to cleanse and purge your body of toxins in the time-honored Scandinavian sauna tradition. The saunas are built in Oregon and easy to install. They are also less expensive to operate and easier to maintain than a hot tub — there are no filters to change, no extensive cleaning required, and they’re not kept at temperature 24/7 like a hot tub. It’s a great option to weather the winter feeling wonderful inside and out.

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Although we saw the first signs of Christmas creeping into our lives even before Halloween arrived, the Christmas season is now officially headed into full swing. And, for many of us, one of the first things that comes to mind is finding a Christmas tree. Oregon is, by far, the nationʼs largest producer of commercial Christmas trees, nearly doubling the production of its nearest rival, North Carolina. Still, news stories currently circulating warn of a 2019 Christmas tree shortage and skyrocketing prices. Purportedly, shortages stem primarily from recent droughts and reduced plantings at the depths of the recession a decade ago. Yet, those of us living in Sisters Country are surrounded by potential Christmas trees. So, what do we have to fear from a tree shortage? The answer, of course, is “nothing!” Each year, the U. S. Forest Service throws open its gates for private Christmas tree hunters; and there is no better way to obtain your Christmas tree than by staging a family hunt for a wild Christmas tree in our neighboring National Forest. The first step, of course, is to obtain a Christmas tree permit from the local Forest Service office or one of several commercial outlets. “When we think of holiday traditions, this is a great one,” says Kassidy Kern, public affairs specialist for the Deschutes National Forest. “I have a 4-year-old son; and weʼre already talking about making some hot chocolate, taking along the sled and making a morning of it.” For many Central Oregon residents, a forest hunt for a Christmas tree is a long-standing family tradition, with a hint of adventure. “Since weʼve had a relatively light snow year to this point,” Kern noted, “many areas remain accessible now that, in years past, would have been blocked in by drifts, and you wouldʼve had to snowshoe or ski in. Thatʼs pretty tough for little kiddos, so my family has gone pretty close to main roads. This year I look forward to being prepared—but also perhaps being a little more adventurous about where weʼre able to go….” The culture of tree hunting in our local forests is hardly a secret. According to Kern, “The Deschutes National Forest sold more permits in 2018 than any other forest in the Pacific Northwest; nearly 12,000 Christmas tree permits were sold both by the agency and by our

many vendor/retailers who partner with us on this program. “While 12,000 trees seems like a lot, this sort of thinning of smaller-diameter trees helps the dominant trees in a stand grow taller because they donʼt have to compete as much for the available resources (sun, water, etc). This is why we ask that you look for a tree in a thick stand; removing a tree to enjoy in your home actually improves the health of our forest.” Christmas tree permits cost $5 each, and up to five permits are permitted per household. The Northwestʼs Douglas fir tree is commonly considered the nationʼs Christmas tree. In fact, Oregonʼs Douglas fir Christmas trees are shipped all over the world. Douglas firs are common in many areas near Sisters, as are true fir species such as noble, white, Pacific silver, red, and grand firs. Keep in mind that a Forest Service permit is valid only on Forest Service lands, so tree hunters must be certain that the selected tree is not on private land. If unsure, it is a good idea to have a Forest Service map that clearly shows forest boundaries. Trees selected for cutting must be at least 150 feet from state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds, or other developed sites. Trees within 300 feet of streams and lakes are also off limits. Other guidelines include selecting a tree that is no more than 12 feet tall. Trees taller than 12 feet require a special permit. The tree to be cut must also be within 15 feet of another tree; so, if the tree is standing alone in an open space, find another tree. Complete copies of Christmas tree hunting guidelines and regulations can be obtained wherever tree permits are sold. Forest Service personnel will also provide guidance on areas where cutting is permitted and where to find particular tree species. The Sisters Ranger District office is located at the corner of Highway 20 and North Pine Street, on the west side of town. For further information call 541-549-7700. In addition to the Forest Service office, tree permits are also available at Sisters Ace Hardware, Bi-Mart, Sisters Mainline (Chevron) Station, Sisters Rental, and the Camp Sherman Store. For the first time, this year permits can also be obtained on-line under the Open Forest

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There is no gift more sublime than the gift of live music. The music-lovers on your list will be delighted to find tickets to the 2020 Sisters Folk Festival in their stocking — and if you act quickly, you can get in on our best pricing of the year! Sisters Folk Festival tickets will go on sale on Monday, December 9, at 10 a.m., with early bird pricing for the first 500 tickets sold (limit 2 per person). The 24th annual festival will be held September 11-13, 2020, and will feature more than 40 acts on 11 stages spread throughout the town. Help your loved ones discover — or rediscover — a musical experience like no other, one that has garnered Sisters an international reputation. Visit www.sistersfolkfestival.org for more information, and be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with our concerts and events all year long!

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Program at https://openforest.fs.usda.gov. Once again this year, the Forest Serviceʼs program of free trees for fourth graders is back. To claim a free Christmas tree permit for a fourth grader, log on to www.everykidinapark. gov and take the pass to a Forest Service office. Finally be sure that your Christmas tree hunt is a safe one and be properly equipped. Bring a hand saw or axe as well as winter clothing and safety equipment. Tire chains and a shovel are recommended, as is extra food, drinking water, blankets, a flashlight, first-aid kit and survival gear. Tree cutting and travel can take longer than anticipated, so notify friends or family of your destination and return time. Be sure to leave the woods well before dark. Also, keep in mind that children have a tendency to wander off, so keep a close eye on children while in the woods. If you travel

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Christmas tree was adopted into Christian holiday — By Craig F. Eisenbeis, Correspondent — Regardless of a personʼs cultural background, nearly everyone in our society has grown up in the shadow of the Christmas tree, making it a familiar — and inescapable — sign of the season. Accordingly, the Christmas tree is usually accepted as a neutral and secular symbol of the holiday season. The name “Christmas,” of course, is derived from the term “Christʼs Mass,” which is a celebration of the Christian tradition of the Nativity of Jesus. While the actual birth date of Jesus is not known, it is generally acknowledged that the date of December 25 was somewhat arbitrarily selected, most likely to conform to preexisting seasonal festivals, most notably the Roman Saturnalia. Initially, the celebration of Christmas was not an integral part of the Christian faith, and the birth of Christ was not even observed until hundreds of years after the event. The actual religious observance of the date did not begin until the middle of the fourth century. Christmas trees, as we know them today, did not appear until much, much later. Actually, there is evidence that the Christmas tree had its beginnings in pagan traditions dating back more than a thousand years. The tree concept was adopted into Christian custom

in the 16th or 17th century, a tradition that is generally considered to have begun in northern Europe, with Germany most often cited as the point of origin. By the mid-nineteenth century, Christmas trees had also become common throughout Britain. By the time that the first settlers of European descent arrived in Sisters Country, in the latter part of the 19th century, the Christmas tree custom was well established. Back then, obtaining a Christmas tree simply meant going out into the forest, cutting the perfect tree, and bringing it home to decorate. That was traditional then, and it still can be today. Kassidy Kern is the public affairs specialist for the Deschutes National Forest. Her enthusiasm for the Christmas tree hunt is pretty clear. “Whether youʼre an old hand at this tradition or you want to try something new with family or friends,” she said, “this program is a great way to experience your National Forest— both in the journey to find the tree, and then the enjoyment of it in your home for the holidays. You may not find the noble fir thatʼs perfect in every way, but you will have an adventure worth remembering in the years ahead!” The first step, of course, is to obtain that Christmas tree permit.

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Thanks to the generosity of the Sisters community, Blazin Saddles has, over the past five years, put the joys of cycling in reach of all through a holiday season bike-donation program. “It’s not just for kids,” says Blazin Saddles owner Casey Meudt. “We want to get the families out riding together.” Drop a bike donation off at the shop on the corner of Hood and Pine between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. seven days a week until December 15. All sizes and types of bikes in good condition are welcome. Blazin Saddles will get the bikes running safely and into the hands of a joyful Sisters resident. If you know a good candidate for a donation, call 541-719-1213 or email blazinsaddles@bendbroadband.com. Blazin Saddles is also a great place to put checkmarks next to the cyclists’ names on your Christmas list. From bikes to clothing, it’s all here — with friendly service and expert advice to help you make the right choices.

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The ship Mayflower that put in to the coast of New England in the fall of 1620 was not the first vessel full of white men the Wampanoag Indians had seen. Theyʼd had many encounters with the European fishermen, traders and sailors who had been poking around up and down the coast in recent years — not all of them positive. Sometimes the white sailors captured their people and carried them off across the sea into slavery. Though they could not be sure of its origin, the Wampanoag had reason to suspect that the strangers from the sea had brought a mysterious plague upon them, which had ravaged the people. In 1620, the members of the Wampanoag Confederacy inhabiting what would become southern New England were living in a postapocalyptic world. A scant few years before the Mayflower landed, this numerous and prosperous people was ravaged by a series of disease outbreaks lasting more than two years. Half or more of the Wampanoag died. In some villages, mortality approached 100 percent. The Wampanoag had reason to be wary of these strangers. The landing itself was odd — the Mayflower came late in the season, much later than other ships had arrived. And the ship bore more than a crew of young, aggressive males. It bore men, women and children. Settlers. Colonists. We call them the Pilgrims. The 102 people on the Mayflower were almost all Protestant Separatist Puritans who had come to the “New World” seeking a place in which to practice their faith without interference by kings or bishops and to find a way to make a living in what to them was a threatening wilderness. Their voyage across the Atlantic was an epic of fortitude, faith and courage. And they were totally unprepared to make a life and a living in the place where they finally came to shore. What was a New World to them was an old world to the Wampanoag. And it was no howling wilderness. The Wampanoag actively managed the landscape, using fire to thin underbrush to improve hunting conditions, and building funnels for deer drives and impressive fish weirs to methodically harvest fish and game. Wampanoag women practiced a sophisticated

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form of horticulture, creating and storing surpluses of corn and beans. Far from being innocent children of nature whose history started upon encountering the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag were a sophisticated, long-established polity with significant decisions to make. Their historic agreement to assist the Pilgrims was not an acceptance of being colonized — it was a political and strategic move determined by the sachems of the Confederacy to be the course of action that best aligned with the imperative to ensure their physical security, access to trade, and the sovereignty of the people. Weakened by the scourge of disease and under pressure from the aggressive Narragansett people to the west, the Wampanoag made a calculated decision that they would aid the Plymouth colonists in an effort to create a mutually supporting alliance — and to obtain firearms, which they hoped would tip the native balance of power in their favor. It wasnʼt an easy decision and it could have gone a different way – one that would have smothered the Plymouth Colony in its infancy. As David Silverman notes in his tendentious but deeply researched “This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, And The Troubled History of Thanksgiving”:

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The Danes have a fine word for the season: Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga), which means a mood of coziness and conviviality, enjoying the simple things of life. That’s just the mood we all want to feel this holiday season, the mood created in a visit to The Gallimaufry/Sisters Liquor Store. Wonderful gifts — stocking-stuffers, gift baskets, stuffed animals, cozy blankets — await at this venerable Sisters emporium, along with hygge-creating candles. Pick up a puzzle for the family to enjoy or a warm hat and gloves. As Sisters Liquor Store, The Gallimaufry has available every kind of spirits for your holiday entertaining, or packaged perfectly for a special gift. Special orders are a pleasure for the staff. All of this is available right here in downtown Sisters, where service is friendly and you don’t have to fight traffic and the aggravations of the city. The Gallimaufry/Sisters Liquor Store will banish holiday aggravation and leave you with hygge.

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“Moving beyond the stock characters of the Thanksgiving myth in favor of a history peopled with three-dimensional Wampanoags reveals a much more dynamic and dramatic story. The real suspense in this historical encounter had nothing to do with whether the Wampanoags were innately friendly or hostile. Rather, it resulted from an informed debate within the Wampanoag ranks about whether to wipe out the strangers before they became a threat or to seek their trade goods and possibly military support. How could the Wampanoags not be conflicted?” The Wampanoags chose the latter course, and provided material assistance and vital education in maize horticulture to the Plymouth

colonists, who, despite losing half their population, managed to survive their first winter and gain a toehold in North America. It was this decision and the formal agreement that grew out of it that marks the truly significant moment in the early colonization of New England. The feast that we commemorate was an afterthought and an outgrowth of an alliance drawn up by two powers — one dominant but vulnerable and one that could not survive without it. The alliance between the Wampanoag and the Plymouth colonists would unravel in bloody conflict 50 years on, in the calamitous King Philipʼs War of 1675-76. The Wampanoag survive yet, still living with the consequences that grew out of a choice made nearly 400 years ago.

The first Thanksgiving: Beer, sport, and feasting — By Jim Cornelius, Editor in Chief — The Pilgrims didnʼt really think of the First Thanksgiving as a “thanksgiving” at all. Within their Puritan theology and practice, a “day of thanksgiving” would have required fasting and prayerful contemplation of their gratitude to God for seeing them through a terrible series of trials and tribulations. The actual feast they organized in September or October of 1621 was … not that. David Silverman recounts the event in his 2018 work, “This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, And The Troubled History of Thanksgiving”: “… they planned to feast and indulge in some ʻrecreations,ʼ including militia drill and target practice. After a session of drinking beer, ʻstrong water,ʼ and perhaps wine, the menʼs uninhibited boasting probably also led to contests of (staggered) speed and strength. Modern Americans tend to imagine the Pilgrims as stern and joyless. They could be both of these things, but not on this occasion.” About 90 Wampanoags showed up unannounced, which momentarily created some tension, as Silverman recounts. “Wampanoag tradition is that this force rushed to the scene out of concern that Plymouth was under attack because of the sound of gunfire from the colonistsʼ sporting. Ironically, the English initially feared that these armed Wampanoag were the real threat. Yet the two people possessed just enough trust in each

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other that no one overreacted.” Once the party-crashing tension dissipated, the Wampanoag headed out into the woods and came back with five deer to add to a three-day revel. The actual menu for the “First Thanksgiving” in Plymouth Plantation in 1621 was a little different from — and richer than — our “traditional” menu. Venison, obviously, was on the menu — probably roasted. Indian corn meal was certainly part of the repast. Gunmen went out and shot some waterfowl, and by this time the colonists also knew how to winkle eels out of their beds and make a meal of them. Plymouth was a seacoast colony, so there was a profusion of fish to feast upon. There were no potatoes — but our traditional turkey was certainly represented. Plymouth governor William Bradford wrote that “… besides waterfowl there was great store of wild turkeys, of which they took many…” And did we mention beer? There was beer. The Pilgrims loved the stuff, and dozens of the colonial version of the growler surely adorned the puncheon tables where lay the feast. So, if youʼre looking to truly go traditional this Thanksgiving, you might want to head out to the cinder pit and unlimber the firearms, then head back home to cook up the eels and the venison, quaff locally brewed beer, and race and wrestle with your friends. Enjoy!

Your holiday treasure trove lies on Third Avenue in Bend, where you can find all of your holiday essentials — turkey, ham, hundreds of organic items, along with a great selection of household goods, decorations and toys. And all of this can be found at an extraordinary value. Grocery Outlet is especially renowned for its exceptional selection of wines — another of those holiday essentials. Level 1 Sommelier Corey Arballo hosts “5 at 4” tastings at the store each Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Customers may sample five wines — usually two reds, two whites and a sparkling wine. Arballo also offers pairings with a variety of foods — some surprising and all of them exceptional. Stop by this welcoming and friendly “mom-and-pop” store and get your Christmas shopping and your holiday entertaining taken care of with great quality and variety, all at Grocery Outlet’s typical budget-friendly pricing.

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Hospice hosting annual holiday Teddy Bear Tea Each year Hospice of Redmond hosts one of the communityʼs most well-known and popular holiday family events, Teddy Bear Tea. This year the event will be held on Sunday, December 15, at Juniper Golf Course. Hospice of Redmond created this holiday tea party as a fundraiser for Camp Sunrise, a grief support camp for children ages seven to 14 throughout Central Oregon. Camp Sunrise operates at Suttle Lake, west of Sisters. Children of all ages are welcome at Teddy Bear Tea, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Throughout the event, children and families will drink tea from real china teacups, enjoy finger foods and pastries, meet with Santa Claus, mingle with the Cinnamon Bear and listen to a story from Mrs. Claus. Each child in attendance will receive a free teddy bear, which has been donated by community members and our generous hospice volunteers. “We look forward to sharing this beloved event with the community each year; many families come dressed in their holiday best and it is so wonderful to see the children overjoyed to participate in fun holiday festivities for such a good cause, supporting other children

from throughout Central Oregon,” said Diane Kellstrom, Hospice of Redmond bereavement coordinator. Teddy Bear Tea is a community holiday event, with leadership clubs from local high schools participating as greeters, servers and goodwill ambassadors for the children attending. Two seating times are available for the tea, the first one at 10:30 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m. Reservations must be purchased in advance for $15 to secure a seating time, and these can be made online at www. hospiceofredmond.org/teddy-bear-tea/ or by calling 541-548-7483.

Old Mill District

Few places shine quite like Bend’s Old Mill District during the holidays. Anchored by SantaLand, the Old Mill District features roving carolers, beautiful seasonal lights and numerous holiday events throughout November and December. The festivities kick off Thanksgiving morning with the iconic I Like Pie fun run. The next day, Nov. 29, Santa makes a grand entrance into Bend as he flies into the Les Schwab Amphitheater in an AirLink helicopter at approximately 10 a.m. On Dec. 13, take in Tumalo Creek’s Holiday Lights Paddle Parade. Hundreds of illuminated kayaks and canoes flock to the Deschutes River around 4:30 p.m. And on December 22, the Chabad of Central Oregon welcomes all to celebrate the start of Chanukah with the lighting of a giant menorah in the Old Mill District’s Center Plaza. Snacks, music and a chocolate coin drop are all part of the festivities. For more information, visit OldMillDistrict.com.

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Miles west along the forested Highway 126 is a treasure trove that has become a holiday season destination for many people in Sisters. Christmas Treasures is a place to find unique handcrafted Santas and figurines, nativity scenes, ornaments, village scenes and more. Christmas Treasures brings you the most treasured ornaments and items for gift-giving and collecting. Patrick Dibala and Nancy Wood are the founders and owners of Christmas Treasures. They attend gift shows around the country throughout the year, finding items for the shop. Some of the legendary brands of holiday decorations available include Jim Shore, Byers’ Choice, Department 56 villages and Snowbabies, Steinbach and Ulbricht German Nutcrackers and Smokers, Old World Christmas Glass Ornaments, Possible Dreams and Bearfoots. They also source some of their products internationally, including their traditional German nutcrackers and Italian nativity scenes. Come experience the Old-World charm!

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Santa Paws coming to Sisters

Santa Paws will be posing for photos with all his furry friends on Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the petphotos session go to support Furry Friends Foundation. Furry Friends is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) that operates a pet-food/supply bank from their office, supplies the pet food distributed through the Kiwanis Food Bank, and offers free spay/neuter/vaccinations to Sisters area families in need. The location of the annual event is at the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave. The pet photos will be PHOTO PROVIDED shot inside, but the lineup is outside, Not all the dogs can fit on Santa’s lap. Sue Tanks’ Irish so dress warmly. The pet-photo session is part of the Wolfhounds Craigen and Doc posed with Santa last year. annual Sisters Art Works Open House. The Open House runs longer hours from 9 a.m. annual holiday pet food drive. The drive has to 3 p.m. and features Kathy Deggendorferʼs helped more than 7,500 animals over the years Open Studio Sale. There will also be beautiful and made the holiday season that much brighter wreaths for sale, a fundraiser by Black Butte for countless Sisters families. Last year more School and Three Sisters Historical Society will than 400 pets were supplied with pet food at be on hand to share vintage photos of Sisters that one-day event. and answer questions about Sisters history. “Funded entirely by donation and fund-rais“We have a new photographer this year, ing, personal year-end giving it vital to the operHeather Jordan, who is a professional pet pho- ation of Furry Friends,” said Dolson. Giving tographer and Realtor at Cascade Sothebys. trees will be set up at Sisters Feed & Supply, Sam Hernandez of Central Bark will be there and new this year, at Black Butte Ranch. again to wrangle the dogs onto his red suited Cash donations may be dropped off at the lap. Itʼs pretty cute, many of the dogs are a little Furry Friends office in the Sisters Art Works wary, but soon recognize Sam after he has low- building, mailed to P.O. Box 1175, Sisters, ered his beard so they can see his face or a give OR 97759, or individuals may donate at him a quick sniff, then itʼs all wiggles,” said www.furryfriendsfoundation.org organizer Kiki Dolson. For more information call Furry Friends Furry Friends is raising funds for their Foundation at 541-797-4023.

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The Sisters High Desert Chorale will present “Sing In Christmas” on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to join the chorale for these free concerts at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 West McKenzie Hwy. in Sisters.

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Thanksgiving nutrition: the good, the bad, the ugly

Fit For

Sisters Andrew Loscutoff Columnist

Thanksgiving opens the senses to the warmth and comfort of autumnʼs bounty. The veggies, the bird and the accompanying spices all melt together in an experience that is indescribable to those who have not experienced it. Every family has its own flair, whether itʼs a corn casserole, sweet potato with orange juice, or cornbread stuffing — but there are some standalone classics that just about everyone has grown up to enjoy. Recently, some have come to scrutinize Thanksgiving as an avatar of our current state of health and dietary shortcomings. There are plenty of nutritional shortfalls obvious to most; however, inside a Thanksgiving meal there are strokes of nutritional glory.

THE GOOD: Turkey includes a very high-quality source of protein, without a lot of fat. This lean protein will fill you up. It only has 130 calories per four-ounce serving, making it a nutritional winner. Next the Brussels sprouts: These little globes of nutrition contain substantial levels of vitamins K and C. They contain a lot of fiber, which is beneficial to gut health and fills someone up. The antioxidants in cabbage and the like are cancer preventing. Someone canʼt go wrong with an extra serving. Cranberry sauce, while often only looked upon as a no-no for outstanding amounts of sugar, should be considered a Thanksgiving victory. Cranberries are a superfood because of their high levels of antioxidants (near the top of the list). They also are packed with vitamin C and fiber! THE BAD: While the obvious offenders of Thanksgiving are well exposed, there are some to consider which might not get as much attention. For

example, mashed potatoes can be a very healthful dish. Potatoes contain magnesium, B and C vitamins, along with a healthy amount of protein. Most of that nutrition gets drowned in butter, cream, and possibly cheese. What to do instead is use low-fat sour cream, and use half the butter. This can make mashed potatoes less of a caloric bomb and still flavorful. Green bean casserole is another recipe which has the potential to have a healthy makeover. Traditionally, canned beans and canned soup go into the dish and deep-fried onions on top. Instead, try blanching fresh green beans, sauteing onions and mushrooms, and using two-percent milk with some flour to produce the creamy texture. Top with bread crumbs and some Parmesan cheese to finish. THE UGLY: Sometimes, no matter how itʼs done, a dish cannot be rescued. The first that comes to mind is gravy. The fat, the silky texture, and the rich flavor cannot be replicated. This is a bomb that

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ought to be deployed only in circumstances of necessity. A light drizzle over some white Brussels sprouts make the “good” list. Go ahead, take a second serving! meat will liven up a rather bland piece of turkey. If the to enjoy Thanksgiving, mashed potatoes are a little even if they donʼt meet the on the pasty or drab end of normal criteria of healthy the spectrum, some here foods. Turkey, mashed potawouldnʼt hurt. What happens toes, green bean casserole, is the gravy falls into the and cranberry sauce all hands of trigger happy eaters possess nutrition everyone and a cascade comes crash- can enjoy. Other aspects of ing all over the plate; half-a- Thanksgiving ought to be cup of gravy saturates all. celebrated as occurrences of Pecan pie is another once-a-year frequency. One offender. The nuts are only indulgent meal is not going guilty by association, but to send you into a spiral of this dish loses on all fronts uncontrolled binge-eating because of the cups of sugar with no coming back. Enjoy mixed with the sticks of but- the time with friends and ter. No wonder this pie is so family and give many thanks delicious! for all of lifeʼs simplest There are healthy ways pleasures.

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Paw Prints Jodi Schneider, Columnist

Keep your dog warm and healthy all winter

short-haired dogs and bully breeds who donʼt have an undercoat get chilly faster than a winter-ready pooch such as a Saint Bernard or Husky. Make sure that clothing isnʼt too snug around the neck, armpits and groin area. You should be able to comfortably fit two fingers to make sure itʼs not too tight. You also want to make sure the material isnʼt itchy, and there arenʼt sharp edges, zippers or seams that can be irritating as they are walking or lying down. Winter weather is tough on paws. To protect your pup, consider getting him some winter dog shoes. Booties can help protect paw pads from injury due to snow or ice, and also keep salt and other deicing chemicals away from their skin. If your dog doesnʼt tolerate footwear, be sure to check his paws for signs of coldweather injury or damage during and after walks. If your dog is suddenly limping, it could be due to an injury or an uncomfortable accumulation of ice between his toes or paw pads. Please be very careful with sick or older dogs, since they are more sensitive to cold weather. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. Many pets become lost in the winter due to snow and ice, which can mask smells and make it difficult for animals to sniff their way home. Make sure that your furry friend has ID tags and a microchip with your up-to-date information. The use of rat and mouse poisons increase this time of year as rodents seek shelter from the cooler temperatures by attempting to move indoors. Rodenticides are highly toxic to pets and if ingested could be fatal. If you must use these products, please do so with extreme caution and put them in places inaccessible to your pets. Never leave your pet alone in the car in any weather. Just as dogs can suffer heatstroke in hot cars, cold cars can be deadly. A car can act as a refrigerator in winter, holding in the cold which can lead to frostbite, hypothermia and death. Winter can be a beautiful time of year. It can be dangerous as well, but doesnʼt have to be. If you take some precautions, you and your furry friend can have a fabulous time dashing through the snow together.

Winter is arriving now in Sisters. When the weather outside is frightful, itʼs your job as a pet parent to keep your furry friend warm and safe. After all, Rover canʼt quite put on a scarf for his morning walk or tell you when he wants to go indoors on a blustery day. Keeping pets warm and safe during winter months should be a top priority for all pet parents. Frigid weather can be hard on pets, just like people. It is important to prepare your furry friend for the cold winter months ahead. Itʼs a misconception that dogs are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur. No dog, not even the toughest Arctic sled dog, is meant to spend huge amounts of time outside in the winter. A thick coat doesnʼt protect all body parts. “Their ears are exposed, their paws are in direct contact with icy cold and their nose is sticking out in the wind,” says K.C. Theisen, director of pet-care issues at the Humane Society of the United States. “Never leave dogs outside unattended for any length of time. Only take them outside if theyʼre going to be active and exercise.” Even then, you may need to shorten a walk if itʼs really cold. “Pets left outside for too long can suffer from hypothermia and frostbite,” says Dr. Ari Zabell, a veterinarian with Banfield Pet Hospital in Vancouver, Washington. “Extremities, like ear tips, paws and the end of the tail are particularly susceptible to cold injuries.” If your pooch is whining, shivering, seems anxious, slows down or stops moving, get him back inside very quickly because he is showing signs of hypothermia. If you suspect frostbite, seek veterinary attention. So, how cold is too cold? Dr. Lauren Cohn, practice-owner and veterinarian at Fishtown Animal Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, advises that pet parents be on the alert starting at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Just as you bundle up for cold weather, your pooch may benefit from a winter wardrobe. Dogs lose most of their body heat from their paw pads, ears and through respiration. If your dog is comfortable in clothing, a sweater or coat with a high collar or a turtleneck that covers them from the tail to tummy are ideal. Some breeds are more likely to benefit from a dog winter coat or dog jacket than others. Small dogs, Mia is equipped for cold weather.

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THE COTTONWOOD CAFÉ

Give the gift of a happy palate! We offer a familyfriendly menu featuring an innovative perspective on classic dishes. Gift certificates available.

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Metolius Preserve Trails & Rules of Use

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disturbance of plants, wildlife or historical artifacts. A complete list of rules is available on the Land Trustʼs website at deschuteslandtrust.org. Even during peak season, we have not observed the preserveʼs trails to be too heavily used. On this late November outing, we encountered absolutely no one. The routes are very easily followed, with excellent marker signs and directional indicators. Signs in some other areas of the preserve may also call for separation of horse, bike, and foot traffic. Since we had previously

good measure. Artist Judy Wilsonʼs SHE statement: “SHE was overwhelmed by the world So she painted it …” …goes with a female in overalls on a ladder, painting a mural of pink roses over a background depicting a world of cacophony in newsprint that delivers bad news … measles, plastic waste, war, poverty, the economy, abuse and scandal. Carly Garzon Vargas created a bold statement piece of a woman using black, blue and gold stripes, in cut paper,

explored the area around the North Trailhead kiosk, we elected to enter the area at the South Trailhead kiosk. To follow our route, drive 10.6 miles west of Sisters on Highway 20. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 2064, which is about 0.7 miles after the Camp Sherman Road, before the hill. Take Road 2064 2.6 miles (passing the first Metolius Preserve sign). Turn right onto Road 800 at the second Metolius Preserve sign, and drive approximately 0.5 miles to the parking area. The Deschutes Land Trust is a donor-funded conservation organization dedicated to preserving and protecting lands in the Deschutes River Basin. To volunteer, donate, or obtain additional information, contact the organization at deschuteslandtrust.org.

Here’s to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. — Kathy Deggendorfer

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inspired by the #cacerolazo protests in Chile happening now: “She Resists” Janet Brockway seized a phrase from the late poet Mary Oliver: “Tell me what it is you want to do with your one wild and precious life?” And from Kathy Deggendorfer: “Here’s to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” Stafford says, “This time of year means many things: festivities, celebrations, gratitude, family and the spirit of giving. It also means the cold coming on, higher bills to pay and intensified relations.” When those relations become too difficult to manage, Saving Grace is available to help. “With the group effort of the SHE project, we can contribute to supporting women who are having hard times, who need to know there are better times coming, who need to see a light out of darkness and to have hope,” Stafford said. Saving Grace offers

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Seattle Seahawks beat Minnesota Vikings (?) By Dave Tremblay Guest Columnist

Football fans, the Seahawks are bringing Seattle’s best. With the Vikings’ tenacity, they will not be Minnesota nice. The December 2 Monday Night Football (MNF) could be very entertaining. These intraconference contenders are wellmatched, with the score being: Seattle Seahawks ... 27 points Minnesota Vikings ... 20 points This is how this prediction came about. The 2013-2018 seasons for each team were analyzed. During these years, the Seahawks have been consistently winning games. Their winning system is ingrained. Factors contributing to this consistency are Coach Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson being together for eight seasons. Since Wilson joined the Seahawks in 2012, their winning percentage is 68 percent. Of course, many big games, including Super Bowl appearances, were played over that time. In this season, QB Wilson is in contention for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player. So, they have had the test of fire – achieving huge results! Coach Mike Zimmer became the Vikings’ head coach in 2014. He has had extensive experience as a defensive coordinator for several NFL teams. He is innovative and a proven strategist. Offensively, his teams improved in 2018 – and his teams are now scoring more points than pre-2018 seasons. In 2018, the Vikings acquired highly paid quarterback Kirk Cousins. Veteran Cousins has helped the Vikes score more points consistently, too. Of note, since Game 5 of this season, Cousins’ performance is impressively gaining steam. In football, the importance and chemistry between coach and quarterback are key. This is well known and coach/quarterback duos are legendary. In this MNF game, this will be extremely important. Particularly since both teams are statistically extremely similar. Historically, the Seahawks have a 65 percent probability of winning with points scored in the 11- to 32-point bracket. Points Scored: Win Probability: 0 to 10 0% 11 to 32 65% 33 and more 100% About 70 percent of 20132018 games (96 regular-season games) have scores in the

11- to 32-point bracket. This is the battleground zone. Clearly, in the 11- to 21-point bracket, the Seahawks have a much bigger chance of winning (65 percent) as compared to the Vikings (42 percent). Over the years, the Vikings had lost 23 of 26 games (88 percent) when scoring 15 or fewer points. The 22- to 32-point bracket is similar for both teams. Only 7 percent separates them. Additionally, the same is true for the 33-plus point bracket. I am considering these brackets as “statistically insignificant.” So, what does this mean? In the chart, the only bracket where one team has a clear advantage is in the 11to 21-point bracket. Seattle would be victorious more often than the Vikings when scoring points in this bracket. Therefore, since the 20132018 statistics do not prove insight, the prediction has to be based more on each team’s current season performance. Below is Seattle’s 20192020 scoring performance,

along with corresponding outcomes. A blue diamond is a win, a red dot is a loss. All points are in the 65 percent range, bordered by dashed lines. No “guaranteed” wins or losses — with percentages of 100 percent in the above table — have yet occurred this season. As of November 25, the Seahawks have 9 wins and 2 losses (82 percent). Therefore, the overall winning percentage is 82 percent. A very good season – thus far. In the Seahawks game #6, at home against the Baltimore Ravens, they only scored 16 points (loss). In an impressive eight of 11 (72 percent) games, 27 points or more were scored. Seattle averages 26.5 points per game. T h e Vi k i n g s ’ 2 0 1 9 2020 season is 8 wins and 3 losses (72 percent). Average scored points per game is 26.2, slightly lower than the Seahawks. The last four games were averaging 24 points, including a loss to the visiting Kansas City Chiefs. The Vikings’ inconsistent point production could

be their Achilles heel on December 2. Although extensive historical analysis was performed, the only statistical difference was in the 11- to 21-points bracket. Again, favoring the Seahawks. The 20192020 season points per game slightly benefit Seattle (26.5) over Minnesota (26.2). The prediction, in part, was based on non-statistical elements. For instance, Seattle’s close coach/quarterback

relationship favoring Seattle. The loud (up to 137.6 decibels), rumpus Seattle fans. The famous Twelfth Man/ Woman is a big factor within Seattle’s arsenal. For instance, causing offensive movement and resulting penalties. Potential sluggishness off a bye goes against the Vikings. The Vikings’ scoring variation is of concern. Time will tell! Send any feedback to: DataDaveOR@gmail.com.

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THORSETT: Board member Amanda Clark has resigned Continued from page 1

specific seat,” he said. “Jeff has so much experience and institutional knowledge. I am thrilled about this outcome because I will be able to learn a lot from him.” Thorsett has four children enrolled in the district. He will be sworn in at the December 11 School Board meeting. The School Board also accepted Amanda Clarkʼs resignation from the board for personal reasons. In her letter of resignation, Clark wrote, “My other commitments have become too demanding for me to be able to fulfill the requirement of my position on the board, and I feel it is best for me to make room for someone with the time and energy to devote to the job. It has been an honor to serve the Sisters community and I am proud and grateful for all that we have accomplished over the last four years.” “Amanda has been an incredibly effective board member across her two terms on the board,” said board member Don Hedrick. “She was instrumental in so many areas: passing the school bond, oversight of the bond implementation, overhauling the superintendent evaluation process, working on the districtʼs mission and vision work and so much more. I really enjoyed working with her and canʼt explain how much sheʼll be missed.” The board will appoint a board member to fill Clarkʼs position. Applications are due by December 13. Contact Mel Petterson for an application at mel.petterson@ssd6.org or 541-849-8521.

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Artist carves century-old maple as ode to music By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

A hundred years ago, pioneers planted a maple tree in the heart of West Linn. It grew tall and strong for a century, but this year, it had to be cut down. The maple tree will “live on” thanks to the generosity of Sally Bany, co-founder of the Youth Music Project in West Linn, and the talents of master carver J. Chester “Skip” Armstrong of Sisters. Armstrong turned the tree into a 15-foot tall sculpture that heʼs calling “Many Voices – Universal Language – Music!” “Itʼs going inside at the same place where it grew,” Armstrong said. “The tree represents three genres of music that are taught at Youth Music Project: rock, pop, and country. The three muses (carved by Armstrong) represent Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul; top-selling pop and country artist Taylor Swift; and Hank Williams, the Father of Country. The public is invited to an open house to see the massive sculpture on Sunday, Decembder 1, at Armstrongʼs property, 68105 Peterson Burn Rd. in Sisters. The gathering starts at 1:30 p.m., and the official unveiling is set for 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and there will be music by Anastasia Armstrong and Joe Leonardi. The Sisters Arts Association

is sponsoring the open house. Because itʼs outdoors, Armstrong reminds visitors to dress for the weather of the day. Located at 2015 8th Ave. in West Linn, Youth Music Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing outstanding rock, pop, and country music education for youth by offering tuition assistance, instrument rental, and exceptional, state-of-theart performance opportunities. There are opportunities for group and private lessons, performance, and summer camps. “This amazing sculpture was created by two forces of nature,” Bany said. “First Mother Nature, who created this enormous canvas over the past 100-plus years, and second, Skip Armstrong, a true force of nature! Using his amazing talented hand, skill, and incredible vision, he created this fabulous piece for the Youth Music Project. “We were forced to remove the tree from the property due to its old age,” Bany explained. “In its lifetime, the tree has seen changes in West Linn, formerly called Robinʼs Nest by early pioneers. Now you can see the lovely singing robin, high above the country branch. This maple tree (will have) a permanent musicfilled joyful home. “More than 900 students and families per week will now celebrate the roots of American music, not only

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Obituary Connor Jeffery Lake

October 9, 1997-November 24, 2019

Connor Jeffery Lake was born October 9, 1997, to Jeff and Tina Lake in Eugene, Oregon. He was big brother to Austin (19) and Jenna (13) and step brother Jordan Foss (22), and friend to countless others. Connor had the incredible gift of making others feel comfortable and easily connected with people of all ages. He had a warm spirit and giving nature that was undeniable. Kids of all ages flocked to Connor. With joy, silliness, and fun, he played with and protected them with genuine love. He was a light. It was common

to see little ones tossed in the air or rocked in the arms of our gentle giant. Connor was usually the life of the party and it wasn’t a party until Big C was there. He was happiest when he was driving around in his truck, listening to good music and enjoying the simple things. He loved treating others to a Dutch drink or a yummy meal and engaging in easy conversation. He never took himself too seriously. You could feel his love for you in the way he poked fun with his wit and perfectly timed banter. No matter what you were going through, he put a smile on your face. It was normal for Connor to lend a helping hand to others. No job was too big or difficult for him and he never complained. He was the first one to arrive and last to leave. Connor had an incredible work ethic and happily showed up for others. His 6'7" frame housed a heart of unconditional love and compassion for everyone. He had a great sense of humor and there was never a dull moment when he was with you. Simply put, he was everybody’s big brother.

Connor is survived by Tina Lake (mother) and Dave Braun (Tina’s fiancé); Jeff Lake (father) and Corrie Lake (step-mother); siblings Austin, Jenna, Jordan, Kailee and Lexi; Ron McLeod (grandfather); Jana (aunt) & Larry (uncle), Haley & Dylan (cousins) Weeks; Rusty (uncle) & Katrina (aunt), Mason & Lucy (cousins) Duer; Doug & Karen Spencer (grandparents); Terry Tobiness (grandmother); Donna Lake (grandmother); Don & Beth Frosland (step-grandparents); aunts Chelsea, Kim, Pam, Nyla, Laurie, Carrie; uncles Tom, Doug and DJoe many Lake and Tobiness cousins; along with his large extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Norma McCleod, Carol McLeod, and Dorla Lake; and grandfathers Eldon Lake and Mr. Ray Duer. He is gone too soon but lives in our hearts. Financial contributions for the Connor Lake Memorial Fund can be sent to Vast Church, 352 E. Hood Ave., Suite D, Sisters, OR 97759. A Celebration of Life

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This year’s Christmas tree shopping season is beginning to look a lot like 2018, with a tight supply and similar prices, according to Oregon State University Extension’s Christmas tree specialist. Chal Landgren, a professor in OSU’s College of Forestry at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, said the supply can be attributed to two main factors. There are about 400 fewer Oregon growers than in the mid-2000s, and some land that was grown for trees is now being used for crops that are less labor intensive. U.S. consumers reported they paid an average price of $78 for a tree in 2018, up $3 from 2017, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Oregon leads the nation in Christmas tree production, with 383 licensed Christmas tree growers selling about 4.6 million trees last year.

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Some 200 people turned out at The Belfry to raise their voices in a community singing event.

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Nugget that their trip to Sisters was one of the furthest places they had traveled. Besides the six band members, all of whom are professional musicians who play with well-known groups, and director Landsverk, technical director Kate Sokoloff and her husband made the trip, as well as some of the Portland regulars. Sokoloff shared that most of their group planned a weekend in Central Oregon around their Friday-night gig in Sisters. She indicated they would like to travel to more and more locales outside of Portland because, “It’s our stealth mission to build community by sharing music.” She went on to explain that given the current political climate, she wants to bring people together face-to-face to join in singing and building community. One woman seemed to concur: “How can

you go wrong singing in community?” A couple from Tumalo, who were right up in front of the stage, said they came “because we love the Sisters community.” Husband Robert Curzon admitted he “sings all the time” and had sung with a variety of performance choirs in Eugene before moving to Central Oregon. “I love to sing, and I’m on the Folk Festival board,” explained Terry Buckholz about her reason for being there. Sisters resident Kay Grady summed up what so many people said: “I love to sing. I don’t think I’m particularly good at it. It’s my medicine. It lifts me up.” Laing reported the community had such a good time at the free event that, “It was appreciated enough that we recovered over $500 in donations.” She went on to say, “The band had a great time and would love to come back again someday. All told, C4C feels we accomplished our goals to create an allinclusive, welcoming event that further connected Sisters Country.”

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600 Tree Service & Forestry Eagle Creek Forestry tree thinning, juniper clearing, fire consulting, prescribed fire, specialized tree felling, ladder fuel reduction, brush & field mowing, tree health assessments, hazard tree removal, light excavation, snow removal, dry firewood sales licensed, bonded, insured. Serving Central OR since 1997. CCB #227275 EagleCreek3@yahoo.com 541-420-3254 Top Knot Tree Service can handle all of your tree needs from trimming to removals. Free consultations and great cleanups! Call Bello at 541-419-9655 CCB #227009 Sisters Tree Care, LLC Preservation, Pruning, Removals & Storm Damage Serving All of Central Oregon Brad Bartholomew ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444

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602 Plumbing & Electric R&R Plumbing, LLC > Repair & Service > Hot Water Heaters > Remodels & New Const. Servicing Central Oregon Lic. Bond. Ins. • CCB #184660 541-771-7000 SWEENEY PLUMBING, INC. “Quality and Reliability” Repairs • Remodeling • New Construction • Water Heaters 541-549-4349 Residential and Commercial Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587 CURTS ELECTRIC LLC – SISTERS, OREGON – Quality Electrical Installations Agricultural • Commercial Industrial • Well & Irrigation Pumps, Motor Control, Barns & Shops, Plan Reviews CCB #178543 541-480-1404

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Riverfront Painting LLC Interior/Exterior • Deck Staining SHORT LEAD TIMES Travis Starr, 541-647-0146 License #216081

606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, gutters. Edgar Cortez, 541-610-8982 or 541-420-8163 jandelspcing15@gmail.com

Fencing, irrigation installation & trouble-shooting, defensible space strategies, general cleanups, turf care maintenance and agronomic recommendations, fertility & water conservation management, light excavation. CCB 188594 • LCB 9264 541-515-8462 All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740. –CLASSIFIEDS– It pays to advertise in The Nugget, your local "Yellow Pages" for Sisters! Deadline to place your ad is Monday before noon... Call 541-549-9941 – All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing... Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122

701 Domestic Services "CLEANING QUEEN" Serving the Sisters area! Call Maria at 541-213-0775 BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897

802 Help Wanted Home health aide needed for private care. Great shifts, salary and more. 541-420-0501. Firefighter/Paramedic Black Butte Ranch RFPD is seeking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/ Paramedic. The Firefighter/ Paramedic position works under the direction of a Fire Captain/ Paramedic and is one of two on-duty career personnel. The Firefighter/Paramedic will participate in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous material, fire prevention and training activities of the fire department. Please visit our website at https://blackbutteranchfire.com/e mployment/ or call (541) 595-2288 for a complete job description and application. Completed applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 10th, 2019. Current Salary $55,319 - $76,423 annually plus excellent benefits.

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Anyone wishing to present written testimony on this proposed action may do so in writing prior to, or at the public hearing. All written testimony, objections, or other documents submitted to the Public Works Director’s office by 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2019 will be presented to the City Council for consideration. All other written materials must be presented in person at the hearing. Oral testimony may be presented at the public hearing. At the public hearing, the City Council will receive a staff presentation, and invite both oral and written testimony. The City Council may continue the public hearing to another meeting to obtain additional information, leave the record open for additional evidence, arguments, or testimony, or close the public hearing and take action on the application as provided by state law. Failure to raise an issue in person or by letter at some point prior to the close of the hearing, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes an appeal based on that issue.

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WATERFIELD: Artist will perform at The Open Door in Sisters Continued from page 3

rhythm and blues, soul and Americana roots,” said Waterfield. Singing and performing was always a constant in Waterfield’s life growing up and into high school. “Singing was a constant for me in high school and I knew I loved it,” she said. Waterfield studied art in college, also after her mother. She taught art classes, and continues to teach some beginner classes today. “After college I still wanted to sing and thought about going into musicals, but I didn’t have a dance background so I ended up joining a band,” she said. Blvd Park was an indie band she played with for four years, and she moved with them to Seattle, where she currently resides. “It was a really eye-opening experience and I started then, to test out my own written songs,” she said. Waterfield had written poetry but never thought to write songs until she was in the band and she began to test them out on the band. In Seattle, after her experience with Blvd Park, Waterfield broke out on her own and began performing her own songs and writing her own music. “The elements I combine in my own sound come very naturally to me, from what I grew up with and melded together into my own style,” she said. Water f ield says she doesn’t really have a formula or box she fits into, every part of music for her comes naturally and it comes out in the moment. Waterfield is on a West Coast tour around Northern California, Oregon and Washington. She tours with a part-time band, and other times with fellow singersongwriter and former bandmate Elise Suttie. “We have a very strippeddown style and vibe,” she said. Waterfield plays guitar and performs her own written songs during her shows. Waterfield came about playing Sisters after hearing about The Open Door as a music venue from fellow Seattle-based musician Bradford Loomis, who had performed in Sisters before. Waterfield had put a call out on Facebook for venues for performances during her West Coast run and he suggested Sisters. “It worked out great to have a show on a Monday

night, because most places are closed and we don’t have performance places those nights,” said Waterfield. Waterfield released an album last year entitled “The Curtain Falls” and it is featured on her website (https:// www.teklawaterfield.com). as well as Spotify. She is currently working on an album

coming out in the spring, which she worked on with the Cultural Arts Center Grant in Seattle. The Open Door event features dinner and music, so reservations are strongly encouraged. The Open Door is located at 303 W. Hood Ave.; at http://www.opendoorwinebar.com; 541-549-6076.

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The East of the Cascades Quilters were in the giving spirit at their November 22 Guild Meeting at Stitchin’ Post, where they donated money and food to Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank and Bethlehem Inn. Coats and gloves were also donated to Bethlehem Inn.

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SHELTER: Four churches will share shelter accommodation Continued from page 1

Charles in the presentation of the check to shelter committee members. St. Charles provides similar support to shelters in La Pine, Madras, and Redmond, providing a total of $30,000 this year. Richards indicated that if and when shelter space is found in Bend (the Bend shelter announced last week space had been secured at the DCSO), they will provide support to them as well. “Your cold weather shelter does a huge service to the community,” said Richards. Right outside the Sisters office of St. Charles Family Care is a pad of heated concrete where occasionally unhoused individuals seek shelter from the cold, lying on a piece of cardboard. Someone happened to still be there the morning the St. Charles representatives arrived. Salcedo told The Nugget, “We are excited to give back to the community.” He said their goal is to keep their patients, friends, and neighbors healthy, and supporting the shelter helps meet that goal. St. Charles has increased their support for a number of Sisters activities and organizations, including Citizens4Community and Age Friendly Sisters Country. Shelter chairman, Gary Eidsmoe, indicated, “This donation puts us on an even

keel for this coming shelter season. Earlier we had concerns as to whether we would have the necessary funds (it costs $10,000 a month) to run the shelter.” This year four local churches are sharing their facilities to provide temporary housing each evening during December, January, and February. Like they are doing for the last week of November, if harsh winter temperatures continue into March, they will have the shelter open, funding permitting. • November 25 through December 15, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. • December 16 through January 12, Sisters Community Church, The Hangar. • January 13 through February 9, Westside Church (New Hope building). • February 10 through 29, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. This will be the first year the Lutheran Church is hosting the shelter. Westside Church has leased the now-vacant New Hope Christian Center at 222 Trinity Way as a space for their food bank and to house the shelter for parts of January and February. To make donations of warm winter clothing, take items to the Habitat for Humanity office at 141 W. Main Ave., on the second floor of the building, or to the shelter during open hours. Items particularly needed include wool socks, warm hats and gloves, long underwear, flannel shirts, sweaters, and, of course, cash for incidentals.

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ENGINES: Used engines acquired at good value for fire department Continued from page 1

volunteers. According to Brett Miller, a Camp Sherman volunteer firefighter, “I truly believe it is a testament to the department and its investment into its community and members.” Volunteer Station Captain Steve Ward, from the Squaw Creek Canyon Estates fire station, said, “The new engines will give us more water on scene, better mechanical reliability, quicker response to emergency calls, and an increased ability to operate on emergency scenes.” The new engines bring additional capabilities that the old engines did not have before. They have larger fire pumps and, in the case of the Squaw Creek Canyon Estates engine, increased water carrying capacity. Additionally, the two new engines are very similar in construction to the engines that operate out of the main fire station in Sisters. The replacement engines, built by Pierce Manufacturing, were purchased new by the Natchitoches Fire Department in Louisiana. Staff members from SCSFD traveled

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New engine 723 (foreground) and old engine 723 sit at the main fire station as staff move equipment to put the “new” engine in service. to Louisiana to inspect the engines in their original home station and spoke with maintenance and operations staff prior to the purchase to ensure that the engines were well cared for. SCSFD has a fleet of four additional Pierce trucks, including two water tenders and two fire engines. The addition of the two Contenders means that the vast majority of the District’s large apparatus are from the

same manufacturer, leading to increased efficiency in maintenance, training, operation and safety. The first engine was placed into service on Saturday, November 23 in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates. The second engine, for Camp Sherman, will come online in the next two weeks as the District transitions hose and equipment from the old engines to the new ones.

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4 BD | 4.5 BA | 8,278 SF | $1,745,000

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Multi-Family Residential MFR zoning with all municipal utilities and sewer to property line. Residential development could be single-family residential, multi-family or town home/ condominiums. The property is close proximity to shopping, restaurants, close to forest access, Cascade Mountain Views. Pam Mayo-Phillips & Brook Havens, Principal Brokers 541.480.1513 | brookmhavens@gmail.com

MLS MLS#201906611 #0000000

MLS MLS#201910053 #0000000

3BD | 2BA | 2,360SF | $779,900 | FAMILY RM | 2 & 3 CAR GARAGE

ENJOY A LATTE FROM YOUR PORCH

WELL MAINTAINED HOME | 576 SF SHOP

3 BD | 2BA | 2,241 SF | $525,000/ BUILT 2017/ BONUS RM | OFFICE

3 BD/ 2 BA/ 1704 SF | .89 AC | $472,900

Panoramic Whychus Creek Canyon, 3 Sisters Mtns & Smith Rock Views! Tastefully updated & well maintained home has a Great Room w/ vaulted pine ceiling, a Gourmet Kitchen & Dining Area. Beautifully landscaped yard w/ water feature. Master has views of Smith Rock. Spacious Family Rm & office area. Ellen Wood, Broker 541.588.0033 | ellen.wood@cascadesir.com

337 S Pine St. Beautiful home has open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. The great room has propane fireplace, Dining Area has built-in cabinets. Gourmet kitchen has quartz countertops, farm sink, breakfast bar and SS appliances. Master suite is on the main floor and has an office off the bedroom. Upstairs is a bonus room. Ellen Wood, Broker 541.588.0033 | ellen.wood@cascadesir.com

Lovely one story home on .89 acres, 12 min. from town. No HOAs & room for a RV. Fenced backyard & insulated 576' shop. Live in the banana belt of Sisters & harvest fruit from your orchard. Entry is open to the living rm, dining area & kitchen. Kitchen has granite countertops and a breakfast bar. Ellen Wood, Broker 541.588.0033 | ellen.wood@cascadesir.com

CREEK, CANYON & 3 SISTERS VIEWS!

MLS MLS#201907548 #0000000

MLS#201810183 #0000000 MLS

MLS MLS#201910474 #0000000

TURNKEY IN GLAZE MEADOW AT BBR

PINE MEADOW RARE OPPORTUNITY!

UNDER $350K AT BLACK BUTTE RANCH!

Turnkey home in Glaze Meadow at Black Butte Ranch is ready for full time or second home living. Beautifully updated, this home fronts the 15th tee and features master on main floor, wood stove in family room, wood burning fireplace in the great room, large decks, and more.

Opportunities like this do not arise often in the highly sought after Pine Meadow Village. This northwest style home is complete with stunning updates, master on the main, kitchen with breakfast nook, front porch, rear patio, and more. Plus, walk to Pine Meadow Village clubhouse!

This home sits on a corner lot that is larger than most lots in the Black Butte House section of the ranch giving you more space and privacy. Features a kitchen open to the dining/great room, wood fireplace, large deck, all new windows, and more. Perfect getaway cabin at the ranch, at a great price.

The Arends & Scott Realty Group, Brokers 541.420.9997 | phil.arends@cascadesir.com

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,516 SF | $660,000

The Arends & Scott Realty Group, Brokers 541.999.5617 | chris.scott@cascadesir.com

3 BD | 2 BA | 2,004 SF | $599,000

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,237 SF | $349,000

Phil Arends Principal Broker Black Butte Ranch 541.420.9997

Suzanne Carvlin Broker 818.216.8542

Patty Cordoni Principal Broker Farm, Ranch, Vineyard Division 541.771.0931

Meg Cummings Principal Broker Jefferson Co./Billy Chinook 541.419.3036

Marcea DeGregorio Broker Farm, Ranch, Vineyard Division 541.408.5134

Joanna Goertzen Broker 541.588.0886

Heather Jordan Broker 541.640.0678

Mark Morzov Broker Farm, Ranch, Vineyard Division 307.690.7799

Chris Scott Broker 541.599.5614

Ellen Wood Broker 541.588.0033

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

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14892 BLUEGRASS LOOP Quiet Crossroads is tucked away in a forested setting, yet minutes to the Western town of Sisters and to its most coveted school district. Ride your horse or hike/bike the USFS trails. Build a new home while living in the manufactured home that provides new furnace (also a woodstove), new laminate floors, new metal roof and ceilings, new tub and shower surrounds. Storage building/shop. Spread out on the land; build a barn or garage with guest quarters. Easy ingress for RV or trailer/ boat, etc. Hold this property until you are ready to build with affordable living until then. Benefit by being onsite during construction. $249,900. MLS#201910492

IT’S A NATURAL! This 39.5-acre parcel is ready for your dream to come true. Beautifully treed with mature pines, character junipers, bunchgrass and wildflowers. Public lands to the west and north keep you neighbor-free for miles in those two directions. Power nearby. Easy access at the top of a small public road cul-de-sac. $299,000. MLS#201905467

HIGH DESERT LIVING AT ITS FINEST This 1/2-acre homesite is a chance to build in one of Central Oregon’s finest communities. With a focus on wellness and “walking softly on the earth,” Brasada Ranch offers a tip-top athletic club, Jacobsen/ Hardy golf course and extensive equestrian center. Just 15 minutes to Bend. $85,000. MLS#201408571 GOLF COURSE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS Spacious 3,598 sq. ft., 5+ bedroom /5.5-bath home perched high above Glaze Meadow 12th green & fairway & the 13th fairway with Mt. Jefferson & Black Butte views. Updated in 2017, featuring open greatroom, gourmet kitchen, separate family room, river-rock fireplace & oak hardwood floors. Warm natural wood paneling & steamed European birch & cherry wood cabinets throughout, natural polished stone slab countertops. Four master suites, each with private bath, additional bedroom & bonus room, could be 6th bedroom, each sharing 5th bathroom. Large utility room & staging area with 1/2 bath, storage & workshop. Attached double garage & extensive decking for outdoor living on all sides of the home. $1,650,000. MLS#201905530

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

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

Rad Dyer 541-480-8853

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

GLAZE MEADOW #45 Wonderful cabin at Black Butte Ranch. Recently updated throughout the kitchen, living and bathrooms. It features a natural wood-paneled interior with tall vaulted open-beam ceilings and natural lava-rock fireplace. Two bedrooms down plus loft with bathroom. Enjoy the great location at the end of a long, peaceful cul-de-sac close to the Glaze Meadow Sports and Recreation Center. Adjacent to bike/pedestrian pathway with easy access to beautiful National Forest lands.$375,000. MLS#201904587

ROCK RIDGE #37 (1/4 SHARE) VACATON LOCATION in Black Butte Ranch. One-fourth ownership allows soooo much fun for a portion of the costs. Three bedrooms plus a bunk room in this 1,528 sq. ft. Rock Ridge home. Many upgrades including granite countertops, new decks, efficient propane stove in the greatroom and some new flooring. Easy access to pools, tennis, bike paths and the Glaze Meadow Sports Center. One-half ownership also for sale. $120,000. MLS#201908270

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

Catherine Black 541-480-1929

CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus 40+ years

CLASSIC HIGH MEADOW HOME Mountain views from this single-level, 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on 1 acre in Sisters premier neighborhood. Hardwood floors, a wall of windows and a wood-burning fireplace grace the greatroom. New GE Profile appliances & lighting upgrade the kitchen. Newly tiled walk-in master shower. Fresh paint and new carpeting throughout. Home office, family room and large pantry included in the 2,840 sq. ft. Oversized double garage with abundant storage. The 4th bedroom and 3rd bath can be “locked off” for that man-cave or sheshed.$669,000. MLS#201902939

GRAND PEAKS AT SISTERS Grand Peaks is synonymous with well-being. From day one, the choices are many for Discerning seekers of luxury & adventure! This exclusive 38-homesite community offers cutting edge design using natural, sustainable materials on the exterior, sleek and stylish interiors, and a wealth of recreation including two cushion professional Pickleball courts, butterfly gardens along the Grand Peaks trail, private parks and community pavilion. Just a short walk or ride to downtown Sisters. Add the extraordinary views of the Cascades & Central Oregon’s natural beauty and you've found your new home. Lot prices: $146,475-$187,110.

GOLF HOME 245 Located on the 14th fairway of Big Meadow Golf Course, this home enjoys a serene golf course setting & view. Open floor plan w/vaulted open beamed ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors & ample kitchen w/updated appliances, eating bar & dining area. Main-floor guest bedroom/bath. Upstairs offers large loft common space, master bedroom suite, plus 2 additional bedrooms & bath. Separate laundry room & attached single garage. Entertain/relax outdoors on large deck overlooking golf course. Close to Paulina Springs park, swimming pool & tennis courts. Nearby bike paths easily access all points of the Ranch. Home has been in a vacation rental program; can be rented to help offset costs. $539,500. MLS#201811380

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

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

OVERLOOKS THE DESCHUTES RIVER This premier building site is perched like an eagle’s nest on the west rim of the Deschutes River Canyon. Beautiful river views and views of Smith Rock, the Ochocos and the southern horizon. Paved access, existing well, utilities and septic available. Property directly fronts the Deschutes River, and BLM lands are nearby offering hiking and/or fishing opportunities. $295,000. MLS#201506294

Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226 Broker

Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650 GRI, Broker

LAKE CREEK LODGE, #18 Turnkey in every sense of the word! Three bedroom/3 bath cabin at Historic Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Set on a small rise overlooking the creek basin, this vacation ready cabin offers quality throughout. Knotty pine paneling, plank fir floors, stone/gas fireplace, butcher block countertops, stainless appliances, farm kitchen sink, tile bathroom & showers, cedar decks, stone exterior accents & locked owner storage. Enjoy the common area tennis, pool, creek & open spaces. The adjacent lodge serves great meals! Options: 1/4 share $219,000, MLS#201811624 (or) 1/2 share, $429,000, MLS#201811627

Greg Davidge 808-281-2676 Broker

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157 Broker