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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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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Becerra’s on 6th Bistro
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
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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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brings you the most treasured ornaments and items for gift-giving and collecting. Come experience the Old-World charm all through the year. christmas-treasures.com | 52959 McKenzie Hwy., Blue River, OR
ANTLER ARTS
Family and friends will love receiving a gift certificate to shop our amazing array of unique, handcrafted, artisan gifts, jewelry, lighting, furniture and home décor!
541-549-4251 | Gift certificates at store 7 days a week
ALPACA COUNTRY ESTATES
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Wrap up your holiday shopping with gift certificates to our boutique filled with warm, fuzzy alpaca clothing and home accessories. Alpaca kisses complimentary!
541-504- 4226 | alpacacountryestates.com