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People’s Choice Awards honor five

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

City makes changes to event rules

Out for a stroll...

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

More than 250 Sisters artlovers streamed through the doors of the Sisters Library Friday night to mingle with their friends and local artists, and cast final votes for the People’s Choice Awards at the Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit. While anxiously awaiting the results, people strolled through the library, nibbled on veggies, shrimp, and mini-wraps, and listened to music provided by The Renaissance Sisters, under

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

A pair of Sisters residents forded Whychus Creek on a wintery day last week.

See WINNERS on page 22

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Creekside City Park will be closed to large events, and event-related street closures will be cut back and streets will not be closed for events during the summer — with exceptions for the Rodeo Parade and the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

Those are key results of new City Ordinance 500, having to do with public events, and Ordinance 501 regarding transient merchants, passed on a four-one vote at the January 22 Sisters City Council meeting.

See the accompanying See EVENTS on page 30

Man arrested on child pornography charges A 44-year-old Sisters man faces 22 child pornographyrelated charges after being arrested on Tuesday, January 21, in the wake of a six– month investigation by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff ’s office reported Wednesday, January 22, that the detectives division had acted on a tip from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) regarding Michael Wills possibly possessing and distributing child pornography. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing over 4,500 federal, state, and local law-enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.

During the investigation

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detectives reportedly confirmed that Wills was the person involved.

On January 14, detectives contacted Wills at his residence near Sisters.

Detectives interviewed Wills, and a search warrant was later served at his residence.

During the search warrant service, detectives seized various electronic devices belonging to Wills. A search warrant to analyze the electronic devices was later granted, and, according to DCSO, a forensic examination of the electronic devices revealed Wills was in possession of images of child pornography.

Wills was contacted again on January 21, and interviewed regarding the See WILLS on page 29

New Habitat home dedicated The sun came out as Sisters Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home with the Likens family on Tuesday, January 21, in the Village Meadows subdivision.

Seth, Kastle, Araya and Malita are the 69th family to benefit from the Sisters Habitat Homeownership Program.

Board President Chuck Harper welcomed the crowd of about 100 people as everyone celebrated and honored the donors, volunteers, and the family. The home was built by Youth Build students and Habitat volunteers.

James Collins from Heart of Oregon spoke about the Youth Build Program and how it impacts the lives of young adults who choose the path of learning a trade. Ray Hendricks, an AmeriCorp volunteer with Youth Build, grew up in a Habitat home and stressed the importance of stable, affordable housing as he was growing up.

Family Partners Berni Huggett and Pat Woollard presented gifts to the family including a Children’s Bible and a handmade quilt by Susan Cobb.

Michelle Ehr welcomed the Likens

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

The Habitat community celebrated with the Likens family as they dedicated their new home in Sisters. family to the neighborhood on behalf of the other neighbors. Following the blessing by Nate Kaping, the family cut the ribbons to their new home. Refreshments were served and guests were invited to tour the home.

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Scottie Wisdom & Faith ...... 9 Entertainment ..................11 Crossword ....................... 26 Classifieds.................. 27-28 Meetings ........................... 3 Announcements............... 10 Data Dave’s Commentary . 25 Obituaries ....................... 26 Real Estate .................29-32

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Listening to the heart

By Edie Jones Correspondent

On a recent afternoon I spent a bit of time at Paulina Springs Book Store researching layouts for my up-and-coming book about my dog Walker, and I spotted the timeless, wellloved book of “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. It made me smile as it brought back a vivid memory from just a few days ago.

Approaching the roundabout at the west end of town I noticed all of the cars traveling west and all the cars traveling east had come to a dead stop. My heart raced, fearing something dreadful had happened. Much to my surprise and delight I saw a The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letfemale deer, following the ters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. exact lines of the roundThe Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be about, leading a single-file no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday. procession of does and yearlings safely across the To the Editor: family services? Of course we do. We depend highway. They were in no I’m a newly registered voter in Sisters. I’ve on having a functioning government to suphurry, and neither were any been following politics for a long time, and port these programs. If our senators walk off of the cars that sat waiting. I I’m concerned about making sure our elected the job, as they did last summer, they abandon rejoiced at the patience and officials stand up for our interests. work on basic services that we need. kindness being displayed.

The legislature will convene on February 3 We have a new senator, Lynn Findley. I That wasn’t my only and will stay in session for just over a month hope we can all depend on him to stay on the memory.

Earlier in the day to take care of the people’s business. But I’m job in 2020.

I stopped at McDonald’s to worried that increased political partisanship Mary Chaffin pick up a quick bite to eat. has worn down our trust in each other and in While standing in line a s s s state government. The threat of another state kindly gentleman greeted senate walkout in 2020 casts doubt on what To the Editor: me and asked if I was a can be accomplished in the legislative short The residents of Sisters Country have a local or passing through.

I session. right to question the wisdom of opening a shared I’d been here almost We need to remember how much we rely Dollar Store in town. I do not recall any public 30 years, and we mused on each other — and on state government — discussion of this move. If not, this suggests a about the fact that we had and work together. Don’t we want emergency lack of due diligence on the part of municipal services when wildfires and natural disasnever met. His kind greeting officials. ters strike? Don’t we want support for public reminded me of the caliber safety? Don’t we want access to health and See LETTERS on page 29 of people who live here.

As I came out of Paulina Springs a couple whom I did not know greeted me on the street and we visited Courtesy of the National Weather Service, Pendleton, Oregon about the day and the deer that were comfortably trimWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday ming the grass. The yearling xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx even allowed me to move 00/00 00/00 00/00 00/00 00/00 00/00 close enough to record her presence on my phone. How nice it is to live where not only the people feel comfortable and safe enough to be friendly, but so do the wildlife.

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Sisters Weather Forecast

and probably also here in Central Oregon and Sisters that is not what we want it to be. There is much we feel we have little control over.

However, there is much we can impact and do have control over. And, in these disruptive times, there is much we can teach our young people about handling such situations.

Even though we cannot always determine the outcomes of events, we can always determine how we react to those events. We always have it in our power to stand up for what we believe, speak up when it’s appropriate, and to do what is needed to help rectify the situation. In the end, it may still not end up as we would like, however, we will hopefully feel confident that we did what we felt was important. The lesson that needs to accompany is that being respectful, collaborative and positive will usually be the best offense.

Still looking at the day from my earlier mood, I reread a Christmas greeting I saved that I received many years ago. It said, “With every hand holding the hand of another, and every heart heeding the needs of a brother, let us encircle God’s world with love.” In this time of unrest and uncertainty I can’t help but believe this is the mantra the world needs to adopt.

With the emphasis on civility and the work going on in our small area of the world, I feel it is happening in Sisters.

I decided to listen to my heart, and turned off the radio.

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Life choices loom as we age

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

As the pages of the calendar keep turning, and months become years, and years become decades, planning for the future takes on a different look. Instead of saving for retirement we are in it, carefully spending the money we hopefully put aside earlier, or depending on Social Security to live. Medicare has kicked in and annually we are trying to find the best deal for supplemental gap insurance and drug coverage.

It is a fact we are on the short end of our lifespan so

now is the time to be sure our wishes for the end of our lives are formulated, documented, and shared with those who need to know.

The big questions now are: Should I downsize or can I stay in my home? Where am I going to live if I move? If I become incapacitated or need help with some activities of daily living, who will help?

How do I find help and how will I pay for it?

There are numerous resources out there to help make these decisions.

Educate yourself about PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS

See LIFE CHOICES on page 12

Scholarship season kicks off for SHS seniors

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Wi t h 1 0 b r a n d - n e w scholarships added to the pool of awards managed by the Graduate Resource Organization (GRO), the total of available local scholarship money for the Sisters High School class of 2020 has grown to over $240,000.

GRO scholarships are all locally based.

High school counselor Rick Kroytz, along with some ASPIRE volunteers, will

kick off the 2020 scholarship season with the seniors at the annual Scholarship Application and Pizza Night, Monday, February 3, starting at 6 p.m.

All SHS seniors are encouraged to attend.

Considering that every applicant in the class of 2019 won at least one scholarship, it’s well worth the time and effort for students to put their hat in the ring.

“There really is a See SCHOLARSHIPS on page 22

Cub Scout Pack 139 meets at Sisters Community Church’s Fireside Room.

Scouting on the rise in Sisters

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

The pack is back in Sisters.

Cub Scout Pack 139, that is.

Risa Monroe and Sharnell Toney know the positive impact scouting has on their young sons. When the future of scouting became uncertain last year, they stepped up to take a leadership role.

“We re-chartered last April,” Monroe told The Nugget.

Since then, the Cub Scouts have been very active, gathering food for the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, conducting a Christmas tree pickup program and a popcorn sale

fundraiser. On January 31, they will participate in one of Scouting’s grandest traditions — the Pinewood Derby.

“It’s to help give the boys a positive thing to do, to learn and give themselves a sense of community,” Monroe said.

Pack 139 has grown swiftly, incorporating scouts from kindergarten age through the fifth grade. There are five Lions (kindergarten); three first-grade Tigers; five second-grade Wolves; two Bears in the third grade and one fourth-grade Webelo. Cub Scouts now includes girls and boys.

The pack meets regularly at the Sisters Community

Church Fireside Room, where each group has an activity that is educational, creative and entertaining. Activities are designed to introduce the youngsters to concepts of character and leadership.

Scouts earn patches for completion of projects.

“Our goal is that each one of our scouts gets a patch and a (neckerchief) slide once every month,” Monroe said.

“That way they’re stepping forward and succeeding and seeing their success.”

Last Wednesday, Pack 139 met for activities and an awards ceremony. Boy See SCOUTING on page 29

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. / Thurs., 10 a.m., Friends of the Sisters Library Board Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527.

Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal ages welcome. 541-771-2211.

Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505.

Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230.

Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at citizens4community.com noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440.

Military Parents of Sisters Meetings are held quarterly; please call for details.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver 541-388-9013.

Support Group 1st Tuesday, noon, SPRD bldg. 800-272-3900.

Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236.

SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.

Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation For Saturday meeting dates and District. 541-549-2091. location, email: steelefly@msn.com.

Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Central OR Spinners and Weavers 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217.

Sisters Area Photography Club Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Community Church. 541-480-1843. community room. 541-549-6157.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

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 Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library.

Public welcome. 808-281-2681.

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 2nd Tuesday, 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.

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Ski team earns second-place finish Sisters Fire District planning for earthquake

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

In addition to responding to fire and medical emergencies, staff with the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District are dedicating time this winter to ensure the agency and community are prepared for the next Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.

The Cascadia Subduction Zone Fault runs 600 miles from California to British Columbia. The fault lies about 70-100 miles off the Oregon Coast and is responsible for several 9.0 and above earthquakes. The last Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake occurred on January 26, 1700.

Governor Brown is declaring the week of January 26 through February 1 Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness Week.

Residents are encouraged to have a plan for an extended disaster, and to have supplies on hand to last two weeks.

Oregon Office of Emergency Management has information about how to be “two weeks ready” on their website at https://www.oregon.gov/ oem/hazardsprep/Pages/2Weeks-Ready.aspx .

Fire Chief Roger Johnson said, “It is important for us to ensure we are able to provide emergency services to those in need during times of natural disaster.”

The board of directors and staff are working together to ensure the agency and the community are well prepared for any type of disaster. While weather events or wildland fires occur more frequently, the basic tenets of disaster preparedness are the same.

Fire District staff are focusing on three planning goals for the coming year.

The three areas are: continuity of operations, community preparedness, and emergency actions during the disaster.

Like most agencies and businesses, the Fire District receives most of its supplies and fuel from the west side of the state. Experts have identified that many of the

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normal transportation routes will be interrupted after a Cascadia event. The Fire District is working closely with Deschutes County Emergency Management to ensure that critical services and supplies are available after a Cascadia event.

Materials such as medical supplies, food for emergency responders, fuel for vehicles and heat for the fire station will be critical. Services such as power, water and sewer, telephone and Internet access and the 911 center, are all very important services for emergency responders. The Fire District expects to experience an increased demand for services after a Cascadia event. Ensuring the agency is able to receive 911 calls and has the needed staff and supplies to render aid is critical.

The Fire District is also focusing on community preparedness as a critical link in limiting the impacts from a Cascadia event. The Fire District will host community forums on preparedness and will also distribute preparedness information throughout the coming year.

The Fire District is also planning to participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut exercise in October. The exercise is the largest earthquake preparedness exercise in the world. The Fire District is hopeful that the community embraces preparedness efforts as it can help reduce the impacts on emergency responders who will be overwhelmed during a Cascadia event.

Lastly, the fire district is evaluating and updating all emergency operations procedures relating to natural disaster response.

Chief Johnson said, “We know the emergency response system will be taxed during this time. We need to ensure our staff and volunteers are prepared, and have the resources they need.”

NOW OPEN!

Sisters boys and girls alpine ski teams raced in a slalom race at Mt. Bachelor on Saturday, January 25, and the boys team walked away with a new best finish, and took second place.

Evan Palmer continued to ski with a technically clean style and took fourth place (105 points). Colton Seymour stepped up his performance and completed two fast runs for a ninth-place finish (61 points). Remaining scores were: George Chladek 10th place (52 points), Bela Chladek 11th place (46 points), Corbin Fredland 24th place (24 points), and Mitchell Griffin 26th (six points).

“The boys continue to up their game,” said Coach Gabe Chladek. “This team of varsity boys have been working on their ski racing performance for years, and it’s really showing this season.”

The girls team was short a racer, but they skied well and finished enough runs in the top 30 to hold onto fifth place. Sydney Wilkins finished 19th and earned 15 points for the team. Sydney is just a sophomore, and her

aggressive skiing this year has moved her up in the finish order at every race.

Skylar Wilkins missed a gate on her first run, but had a very smooth second run to finish 24th for seven points.

Piper Adelt was 25th and earned four points. Freshmen Tatum and Annie Cohen keep pushing themselves as new ski racers and are getting closer to scoring with every run.

Coach Gabe Chladek told The Nugget he expects both Tatum and Annie to move up in the finish order throughout

the season.

The JV boys took fourth as a team, and all racers are improving. Their finish order is as follows: Simon Rhett 33rd, Christopher Lundgren 44th, Conner Petke 48th, Corbin Johnson 53rd, Ethan Eckert 55th, Ian Cash 62nd, Aiden Eckert 66th, Vicente Rebolledo 67th, and Ilya Goheen 68th.

Next up for the Outlaws is a giant slalom race on Friday, January 31, and they will race on the Cliffhanger run at Mt. Bachelor on Saturday, February 1.

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F T O H S E E M T O E N L T H H T ★ ★ A OUTLAWS

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Benefits of Mitchell L. Luftig, Ph.D.

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★ ★ ★ JOSIE AYLOR ★ ★ ★ EVAN PALMER ★ ★ ★

Athletes show commitment on court and slopes Two senior athletes were recognized as January’s Athletes of the Month for their commitment and work ethic as well as their performance in winter sports.

Josie Aylor is a leader on the Outlaws girls basketball team.

Her coach Brittaney Brown said, “As a senior in a new role, Josie Aylor has exceeded our expectations as a committed athlete, but also as an asset on

the basketball court. Josie Aylor has become a starter for us, with the ability to fill in at a variety of positions.

She seems to handle any job or task that we continue to challenge her with, as we get into league play. We have appreciated her positive spirit and hard work as she continues to develop her basketball skills and to compete daily in games and practice.”

★★★ Evan Palmer is in his fourth year as an Outlaws alpine skier, and is helping to lead his team to its best performance in years.

Coach Gabe Chladek said that Evan has been “stepping up and showing hard work in practice.” That hard work led to a career best result in his first race of the season, finishing third among 100 K competitors.

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“His skiing has really changed since last year,” Chladek said.

Palmer’s hard work, enthusiasm and commitment inspires the whole team, making him, in Chladek’s words, “a role model for how to work hard in practice.”

In his most recent race, Evan

continued to ski with a technically clean style and took an individual fourth place (105 points) on the way to leading the Outlaws to an exceptional second-place finish.

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Outlaws take third in cheer competition The Outlaw Cheer Team took third place at the Newberg Classic against six other 4A teams. Among their competitors were Newport, Gladstone, and Sweet Home, who have in recent years all competed with Sisters for state titles. This weekend, Gladstone took first, Sweet Home took second, and Sisters took third, knocking Newport out of contention.

The Sisters cheer squad scored in the maximum point range in Running Tumbling, Jumps, and their Pyramid Stunt Sequence. Running Tumbling is differentiated from Standing Tumbling in cheer, with both necessary for a top spot in a cheer

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As parents we wish for our children to grow up to be healthy, happy, and responsible adults. We want them to find success in careers that matter to them, to find fulfillment in their marriages, to raise happy children, and to pursue interests and hobbies that they find engaging.

Side by side with the hopes we nurture for our children’s future is the fear we harbor that we will let our children down by not adequately preparing them for the adult responsibilities that lie ahead.

We may embrace the idea that eliminating our children’s weaknesses or character flaws is the best way to prepare them for adulthood. So we nag, cajole, and threaten our children with punishment, all in an effort to help them improve so that some day when they are no longer living under our roof they can live successful adult lives.

But does stamping out our children’s weaknesses best prepare them for adulthood?

According to recent research, a parenting approach that seeks to eliminate a child’s weaknesses moves the child from below average in performance to average. In contrast, “strength-based” parenting, with a focus on building upon a child’s character strengths, may enable them to reach their full potential.

Research demonstrates that: • Children who learned to use their strengths to navigate the world were more likely to experience greater life satisfaction, confidence and positive emotions.

CREATIVITY, CULTURE, & FAITH MOVIE NIGHT...

BREAKER MORANT Wed., Feb. 12 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Ct.

Jim Cornelius will facilitate discussion after the movie.

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The Outlaws cheer squad is having a strong year. competition.

The cheerleaders will be

competing next weekend in Springfield.

Complimentary tickets are available at Gypsy Wind, 351 W. Hood Ave. – Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Presented by Sisters Community Church in partnership with Sisters Movie House For more information call 541-549-1201.

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strength-based parenting down with each of your children and read through the list of character strengths, with an eye toward identifying their signature strengths (their seven most potent character strengths).

A signature strength will feel natural to your child and will be easy for them to apply; it will feel essential to who your child is as an individual, and your child will find that using a signature strength is energizing. Children who are 11 through 17 can also take a free online survey at www. viacharacter.org that will provide a profile of their 24 character strengths, listing them from the strongest contributor to their well-being to the weakest. You can also learn about the characteristics of each character strength at the website.

The next step in adopting a strength-based approach to parenting is to compare your children’s signature strengths to your own (consider taking the free VIA adult survey).

When you share a common signature strength, it will be

easy for you to view the world from your child’s perspective and to value this particular strength. However, when one of your signature strengths contrasts sharply with your child’s, it may increase conflict as you might not appreciate how this strength enhances your child’s life.

For instance, the prudent parent who tries to avoid unnecessary risks or making mistakes may become exasperated by the zestful child’s behavior when his or her energy and enthusiasm gets them into trouble in school.

On the other hand, even the most prudent parent will find themselves grinning when they recall how their zestful child’s adventurous spirit and endless enthusiasm saved the last family camping trip when dreary weather brought down everyone’s mood.

One of the limitations of a parenting style that stresses a child’s weaknesses is that a child may respond to feedback with defensiveness and rigidity. Utilizing a strength-based approach, misbehavior can

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be reframed as a misapplication of a signature strength, improving the odds that the child will respond positively to feedback. A strength-based parent speaking to a humorous child might say something like this: “You are such a funny kid. Everyone enjoys your sense of humor and playfulness. Your teacher would really like you to wait until recess to crack your friends up.”

So, if you are experiencing friction with your children due to your attempts to stamp out their character flaws, consider using a strength-based

approach to parenting. You are likely to find that spotting, explaining, and appreciating your children’s strengths will bring you closer together, increase cooperation, and ultimately will accomplish your goal of preparing your children to live happy, responsible adult lives.

Mitchell L. Luftig, Ph.D. is a semi-retired clinical psychologist living in Sisters. He is the author of the Kindle book “Six Keys to Mastering Chronic LowGrade Depression.” Learn more at: www.masterchronic depression.com.

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• Children and adolescents whose parents used a strengthbased approach to parenting were less stressed than their peers, were better at handling friendship issues, were better at meeting homework deadlines, and they received better grades.

• Children who built upon the foundation of their signature strengths (the seven strongest and genetically determined character strengths) improved more rapidly.

• Strength-based parenting enhanced the connection between parent and child.

• Children felt more trusting of and affectionate toward parents who appreciated their strengths, rather than narrowly focusing on their weaknesses.

• When tensions arose in the parent/child relationship, strength-based parents found it easier to remember the more pleasant aspects of their child’s personality (www. viacharacter.org).

Strength-based parents help their children to maximize their strengths by using the SEA approach — Spot your child’s character strength in action; Explain to your child how you observed them use their character strength; and Appreciate and reinforce them for demonstrating their character strength across all areas of their life.

Let’s say one of your child’s character strengths is kindness. Spot — you notice your child comforting another child who is sad. Explain — “I noticed that when Billy was crying because he lost at checkers, you came up to him and gave him a hug; that’s a great example of you using your character strength of kindness.” Appreciate — “I am so proud of you for being kind to Billy when he was feeling sad. Your teacher also told me how you are kind at school when other children are upset.”

Researchers have identified twenty-four character strengths through which the six universal virtues are expressed: Wisdom: Creativity, curiosity, judgment, love of learning, perspective.

Courage: Bravery, perseverance, honesty, zest.

Humanity: Love, kindness, social intelligence.

Justice: Teamwork, fairness, leadership.

Temperance: Forgiveness, h u m i l i t y, prudence, self-regulation.

Transcendence: Appreciation of beauty and excellence, gratitude, hope, humor, spirituality.

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Hoopsters struggle against league foes the half were down by 14.

The Outlaws kept it even in Correspondent the second half and only gave Sisters boys and girls up six fourth-quarter points, basketball teams have had a but couldn’t recover from the hard time on the hardwood, first-half deficit. and have yet to post a league Sam Nicklous led the win. The boys team fell 37-53 Outlaws with 17 points, and on the road at Philomath on Weber and Linn added nine Tuesday, January 21, and three points each. Joe Scholl and days later got beat 32-59 at Hudson Jones both grabbed home against Stayton. some key boards.

In Tuesday’s action, the “We couldn’t outpace boys squad started off strong them, and they got the win,” against the No. 1-ranked said Coach Rob Jensen. “We Warriors with three buck- are right on the verge and ets from behind the arc, two hung in there with one of the from Nate Weber and one best teams in the state. Our from Connor Linn. The score last three games have tested stayed close, and at the end of us and we have improved the first the Outlaws trailed by with each one. Hopefully, the just two, 11-13. improvement leads to a result Sisters was outscored 7-19 we’re looking for.” in the second quarter, and at On Friday, Stayton led 17-7 at the end of the first quarter, and were on top 30-12 at the half. Sisters kept battling, but one of the Eagles’ shooters hit five second-half threes to help Stayton post the win.

We b e r f i n ished the contest with 13 points, and Max Palanuk added six. Scholl recorded six rebounds.

Jensen said, “We did better on the rebounding front, but PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK couldn’t overEllie Mays drives up the court against Stayton. come the lack of

By Rongi Yost

Sam (Nicklous), who was out due to injury. We just couldn’t get into an offensive rhythm.”

The boys were to play at Sweet Home on Tuesday, January 28. They will play at home on Friday against Newport.

Sisters girls basketball squad also lost both of their games. The Lady Outlaws were defeated 17-57 by No. 1-ranked Philomath on Tuesday, and on Friday they lost 38-49 to Stayton.

It was a tough night for the Outlaws against Philomath on Tuesday, but Coach Brittaney Brown was pleased with her team’s grit and determination.

“I was really proud of our girls for their continuous determination,” said Brown.

“Philomath is a strong team with a lot of different pieces.

We’re continuing to focus on our skill development as a team as we continue to be challenged in league. We’re starting to see a variety of players taking on a more offensive mindset in rebounding.”

Brown noted RylieReece Morgan, Josie Patton, Josie Aylor, and Payden Petterson as they continued to battle inside on the boards all night.

Petterson was high scorer with six points.

Despite their loss on Friday to Stayton, Brown told The Nugget her girls played one of their best overall games this season.

Petterson hit five threepoint shots and finished the night with 19 points. Patton,

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

Max Palanuk looks to score in a tough game against Stayton.

Petterson, Ellie Rush, and Emma Lutz worked together to get the ball up the court against pressure from the Eagles, which minimized the Outlaws’ turnovers against their press. Freshman Ellie Mayes played aggressive and had her best game of her young high school career and tallied 11 points. The Outlaws were also able to grab a lot of loose balls and caused several turnovers by out-hustling the Eagles.

“The players really gave

an all-out effort on the offensive and defensive end,” said Brown. “We were able to knock down a high percentage of threes, and our midrange shots fell and allowed us to consistently be in a close game. I was so proud of our girls for their effort, and I think their confidence really shined.”

The Lady Outlaws were to play at Sweet Home on Tuesday, January 28. They will face Newport at home on Friday.

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A while ago I had a significant paradigm shift. I read an amazing book, “The Sermon on the Mount,” by Emmet Fox. He was such an inspiring speaker that during the 1920s and ’30s he filled some of the largest halls and churches in New York City with standing-room-only throngs. He also wrote dozens of books, many of which are still in print, including the one above.

The reason for my paradigm shift was Fox’s emphasis on putting your life’s focus on the basic teachings of Christ; eliminating all the theological paraphernalia that has gathered around formal Christianity during the past two millennia. When I was young I was given my grandmother’s “red letter” Bible. I often said that I wished Christianity would

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just focus on the red letters, which are Jesus’ words. In essence, that is what Fox preached.

Fox’s Sunday sermons helped to inspire a generation of best-selling books, including “The Power of Positive Thinking” and “Think and Grow Rich.”

His paradigm’s emphasis was on affirmative prayer; developing a style of prayer framed in a positive language: for instance saying, “Lord, thank you for giving me health and prosperity,” rather than asking to receive those things. Then he guided people to recognize that Christ is always with them, ready to help. Eventually people learned to retain a positive attitude about everything; especially thinking positively about all people

they knew and worked with.

Fox said again and again in his books, “See the Christ in every person.” Not easy, I’ve found, but so helpful when I do it. He also told people to believe that God wanted their lives to be filled with joy, peace, good health and all that they needed to prosper—this is the “daily bread” mentioned in The Lord’s Prayer. He told people to act and believe that way all the time and health and happiness would come to them.

His concepts were based upon the red letters in my grandmother’s Bible.

Through his books I found what I had been looking for. I needed to hear it presented in his amazing style to finally internalize what Christ worked so hard to tell

us 2,000 years ago.

Scotties focus first on food, shelter and safety.

Abraham Maslow built his 20th century psychology career on his Pyramid of Human Needs, of which those items were its foundation. Maslow believed that all people must have food, shelter and safety before they ascend to higher values where they can eventually reach the top level of self-actualization.

Christ told us not to worry about those basic needs. Jesus explained that if we had enough faith in God our Father and led a life based on love and service to others, those basic needs would all be met. Christ held that we should put our focus on God first. He explained that if we did that we would

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For a hunter’s education class beginning Tuesday, February 25, register online at odfw.com (hunting–resources–education).

It runs two nights per week for three weeks, plus a required field day. For information call Rick Cole at 541-420-6934 or Dave Jones at 541-863-0955.

Let’s Talk Asks: Is Sisters Welcoming?

Citizens4Community invites all area residents to Let’s Talk, Sisters! — a facilitated discussion series where attendees learn about local topics of interest and exchange viewpoints in a lively but respectful setting. Talks run from 5:45 to 8 p.m. every third Monday at Paulina Springs Books.

On Monday, February 17, we’ll discuss: “Is Sisters a Welcoming Place?” Let’s Talk is free, but seats are limited. To reserve your seat, RSVP to citizens4community@ gmail.com. Read more at Citizens4Community.com/events.

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Ronnie and Susie Frigulti present their 7th annual free chili feed Sisters Kiwanis takes donations of for veterans and their families on antiques, collectibles and jewelry Saturday, February 8 from noon throughout the year for its annual to 2 p.m. at Sisters Community Antiques, Collections & Jewelry Church. The Sale, held on meal includes Saturday every homemade Memorial Day mild beef chili weekend. Your with toppings, donation is taxham, coleslaw, deductible! New cake, coffee jewelry donation and soft drinks. drop-off box Tuesday, February 4 Please RSVP at Washington Caregiver Support Group the number Federal Bank in Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters Library of attendees Sisters. For more

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Fireside Evening Historical Slide Show

Three Sisters Historical Society presents a Fireside Evening Slide Show with Steve Stenkamp: Lost Oregon Ski Areas on Tuesday, February 18 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 for registration) at FivePine Conference Center. Call Kathy at 541-588-0542 for more information.

Free Tai Chi/Balance Classes based on the CDC “Steadi” Program to reduce injuries and falls in our community are being sponsored by Sisters Drug. Taught

by Shannon Rackowski every Thursday from 11-11:30 a.m. (except holidays) at the SPRD Fitness Room next to Sisters High School. Additional class open to the public every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at The Lodge in Sisters. Open to all ages. For more information call 541-549-6221.

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

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Applications are available for the Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund to help adult residents of Sisters establish an occupational path. Pick up forms at the Kiwanis House, corner of Oak and Main, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity office. For additional information, please call 541-4102870.

Senior Luncheons & More

Adults age 60 and older are invited to join the Council on Aging Senior Luncheon, served every Tuesday at Sisters Community Church. Coffee and various fun activities begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

Bingo is played after lunch until 2:30 p.m. For information call 541480-1843.

Annual Chili Feed for Vets

Parkinson’s Support Group

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 for more information.

Support for Caregivers

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

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.

Dark Sky Project

Sisters High School Astronomy Club, Sisters Astronomy Club (SAC), Sisters Movie House, Paul Alan Bennett, and International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Oregon Chapter sponsored a screening of “Saving the Dark” on January 15. The film was so wellattended that some were turned away from the full theater. There will be another free showing of Saving the Dark on Wednesday, February 5 at Sisters High School beginning at 6:30 p.m. Info: contact Rima Givot at rima. givot@ssd6.org.

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Join other caregivers the first Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building. Call 800-272-3900 for more info.

Free Pet Food

Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Stop by the Furry Friends pet food bank. We have all sorts of pet supplies, too. Open Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located in the Sisters Art Works building, Ste. 109, 204 W. Adams Ave. For more information call 541-797-4023.

Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group

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

Please contact Suzi Steele at 503819-1723 for more information.

Thich Nhat Hahn Sangha Improv Comedy Fundraiser Meditation Group Back by popular demand, Silent Echo Theater Company presents a family-friendly improv show, Friday, February 7 at 7 p.m., at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Highway. Seasoned local players, including Paul Bennett, Carolyn Platt and Lisa Bergren Fetrow, make up stories, songs and fun on the spot — based on audience suggestions.

Suggested donation is $5. For more info call 310-710-2874.

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World’s Children Speaker

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

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Sisters Library February events

Family Fun Story Time

Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, January 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27 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.

Diviértete con Libros

Interactive Storytime (in Spanish) with stories, songs rhymes and crafts. Wednesdays February 5, 12 and 19 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Sisters Library. Ages birth to 5 years. Call 541-3121073 for info.

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High Desert Stories: Mimicking Mammals

Become a high desert mammal for the day with the High Desert Museum. For ages 3 to 5. Tuesday, February 4 at 10 a.m.

No registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for more info.

eBook Downloads

Learn how to download eBooks and audio books from the library to your laptop, tablet, e-reader or smart phone.

Wednesday, February 12 at 10 a.m. at Fika Sisters Coffeehouse.

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Know Japan: Beyond the Barbed Wire

Linda Tamura, author of two books on Japanese Americans, will share her family story of Japanese-American incarceration. Thursday, February 13 at 1 p.m. at Sisters Library. Call 541-312-1029 for info.

Anti-Valentines Treats

Learn how to mix up gross, easy and fun, no-bake sweets that will be perfect for romantics and cynics alike. Thursday, February 13 at 4 p.m. at Sisters Library.

Ages 10-17. No registration required. Info: 541-617-7078.

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Lego Block Party

Kids ages 0-11 can be creative building with the Legos the library provides. Saturday, February 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. No registration required.

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The Library Book Club

Read and discuss “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078.

Law Library Office Hours

Law library staff will be available at Sisters Library to assist with legal information questions and provide research training to access the law library. Thursday, February 27 from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Running commentary

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

I really never imagined writing a column about poop, but here goes.

Those of you who hit the local trails to hike, bike and run have probably experienced this: You are on a trail that you frequent, when, along the side of the path, you notice a green or blue “doggie bag,” or a recycled produce bag, used to contain poop from someone’s canine companion. On your way back, you notice it is still there. The next day, you use that same trail and there it sits.

If this were a rare occurrence I would write it off as someone simply forgetting, but it happens frequently.

My questions are twofold: 1. Who do these offenders think is going to pick up their doggie bags? 2. If you’re not planning to dispose of the doggie bag, why use the bag at all?

This issue could be the foundation of a more extensive social commentary.

Are we dealing with entitled hikers who are above taking care of their dog’s doo-doo?

Are people simply conveniently forgetful?

Do people believe that using the bags “is the responsible thing to do” yet they can’t get themselves to actually complete the process and carry the dung to a disposal?

Do people really believe those bags are biodegradable?

Is it some sort of indirect protest against the new law that doesn’t allow plastic bags in the grocery store, so these rebels are saying “I’ll show you how to use a plastic bag, by gosh!”?

Most of the bags on the market, including those you put your produce in at the grocery store, are not

actually designed to return to the earth, despite what their label says.

Most bags are oxo-biodegradable, which means they do break down, but just into smaller pieces of plastic.

The real biodegradable bags, which are made of maize flour and vegetable oil, actually do break down naturally within a few weeks, with the help of microorganisms, whether they end PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG up in a landfill or A signpost on Sisters trails. among other compostables. These bags tend to my hope is that the owners cost about 10 cents apiece. If themselves will do a little you are a dedicated bagger, better job of taking care of look for the genuine article. their dogs’ business.

What I am about to say might seem old-fashioned, but on other than heavily traveled, close-to-town trails, wouldn’t it be better to just leave the poop, unbagged, in the woods? If Fido poops right on the trail, can’t we MON-FRI 4-7pm just take a stick and flick the pile off the trail, scuff a little KJ ANNIE dirt over it, and call it good?

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The Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Fest 1 to 5 p.m. Taste ales, enjoy fire pits and snacks. All ages welcome. Portion of proceeds benefit Oregon Adaptive Sports.$20 tickets at TheSuttleLodge.com/Happenings.

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Chops Bistro Live Music with Bob Baker & Mark Barringer 6 to 8 p.m. Fiddle and guitar music. For additional information call 541-549-6015.

The Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Fest 1 to 5 p.m. Taste ales, enjoy fire pits and snacks. All ages welcome. Portion of proceeds benefit Oregon Adaptive Sports.$20 tickets at TheSuttleLodge.com/Happenings.

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LIFE CHOICES: Accessibility to care is important Continued from page 3

what’s available before you need it. Some housing choices may require getting yourself on a waiting list or paying a deposit. Familiarize yourself with the websites that are full of valuable information and resources to help you.

ADRC, Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon, is a treasure trove of information to aid in accessing information, tools, and guidance to help plan for future needs before they arise, or to explore options to meet current needs. Find them online or call 1-855-673-2372 where professional options counselors will speak with you. Their services are free and available to everyone. The website has direct links to everything from housing options and longterm care services to information about Oregon Project Independence and community-based services.

If you elect to stay in your current living situation, be sure you can afford to do that.

Do you have enough money to cover a mortgage, property taxes and insurance, and maintenance of the property AND deal with any potential major medical costs? Is your house manageable for you as you age – are there stairs, for instance?

If you can afford it, modifications can be made to a home to make it more elder-friendly and safe. Possible changes might include adding grab bars, ramps, replacing twist water faucets with levers, changing to linear door handles instead of round knobs, widening hallways, and converting a downstairs room to a bedroom.

Vi s i t t h e c o n s u m e r help section of the Oregon Construction Contractors Board website or contact Central Oregon Builders Association for information on hiring a contractor to make those changes.

Available online is the free AARP Home Fit Guide, which contains information and tips for a comfortable, safe, and livable home. It also provides guidelines for hiring a contractor.

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When choosing where to live, here in Central Oregon it is important to consider accessibility to medical care (how far it is from where you live) and availability of other longterm services and supports in the area like home healthcare, transportation, adult daycare, meal programs, and home medical equipment.

As the ability to live independently begins to decline, it may be time to find some inhome help. Friends and family may be available to help, or you can hire a professional homecare worker or contract with a licensed agency that will provide their workers to be of assistance.

Should you decide to privately hire your caregiver, one source is the Oregon Home Care Commission that maintains a statewide registry of potential homecare workers and a guide for hiring and working with the care provider (www.or-hcc. org). You can also utilize their Homecare Choice program, which takes care of paying the workers (with the client’s money), withholding and reporting payroll taxes, and providing workers compensation coverage for their caregivers. To learn more, call toll-free 1-844-494-4227 and speak with a Homecare Choice Specialist.

When hiring a homecare worker through a local in-home care agency, a

caregiver(s) is assigned by the agency that also schedules visits and is responsible for employer taxes. Services vary depending on a person’s needs and abilities and can be short-term while recovering from an injury or illness or long-term over months or years. The service can be as simple as regular welfare checks to much more in-depth services like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, shopping and transportation.

Most in-home care is paid for by the client, although some long-term care insurance plans cover these services. The client pays the agency, not the caregiver.

Oregon Project Independence (OPI) serves seniors and people with physical disabilities by providing services while they are living in their own homes. OPI traditionally serves those who are 60 years of age or older or who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder and meet the requirement of Oregon’s long-term care services priority rule dealing with level of impairment. They cannot be on Medicaid but can be receiving food stamps and supplemental Medicare beneficiary benefits.

A majority of OPI recipients are 125% of the Federal poverty level.

If living independently is not feasible or desired, there are many facility-based options that provide different levels of support, services, and amenities.

This provides only a brief overview of services available and the types of issues to be

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Options for senior living Adult foster/care homes are licensed single-family settings with care for up to five people. Adult foster home settings serve a range of needs in a home setting and are rated 1, 2, or 3 depending on the care they are able to provide. Not covered by Medicare.

Assisted-living and residential-care facilities are licensed settings providing housing and care services to six or more people. A registered nurse is on staff or under contract but does not have to be there 24/7.

Caregivers do not need to be certified, but they are trained in providing care services.

Not covered by Medicare.

Nursing facilities give licensed 24-hour supervised nursing care and their caregivers must be certified as nursing assistants.

The State Board of Nursing must approve their training.

Nurses and certified nurse aides provide personal, therapeutic, and nutritional care.

Certain number of days covered by Medicare.

Memory-care communities are environments where

staff cares for people with dementia who have needs that require a more secure setting. Each setting is licensed by the state as a residential-care, assisted-living, or nursing facility. The state also requires memory care facilities to train staff to care for residents with dementia and provide specialized services. Not covered by Medicare.

Long-term care insurance plans cover all these options; how much and for how long depends on the provisions of the policy. If you have limited income and resources, there may be state programs that help cover some of your costs in some long-term care choices. Call your Medicaid office for more information.

ARDC and private placement agencies are among the organizations that can answer questions and give you resources to locate the facility that is right to meet your care needs. Make visits, ask questions, and get references before making your decision.

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addressed as we age. While you are still able, do your homework, talk with family members about your desires, and make visits to a variety of housing options in the community where you want to live.

If you plan to age in place,

start making small modifications to your home so it won’t require a great deal of work if or when you need adapted surroundings. Planning for the final chapter of your life is every bit as important as all the other plans you have made throughout your life.

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Of a certain

AGE Sue Stafford Columnist

Aging gracefully...

Recent disconcerting non-lifethreatening health issues are proving frustrating, irritating, and a little limiting of my normal routine. On a scale of 1-10, however, they are maybe a 1.5. They are evident enough, though, to cause me to re-examine my goal of “aging gracefully” and what that really means.

Several years ago, graceful aging meant I didn’t get upset with additional birthdays or hide my age.

I’m 75 and glad to still be here and functioning, if not quite as smoothly.

Aging gracefully simply meant I wasn’t going to fight the inevitable — saggy skin, wrinkles, thinning hair, or a few “senior moments” when I can’t recall a name or… or… what was I going to say?

With the onset of some age-related

physical limitations or changes, I definitely need to broaden my concept of aging gracefully. With my usual determination, I am assessing where I am in my life and where I want to be. At heart, I am a perennial student, so it is no surprise I have been educating myself on the entire field of aging since my days of working with seniors in Seattle and after moving to Sisters. My five years as the Transitions coordinator at Hospice of Redmond were invaluable in providing me with firsthand experience of what aging means on all fronts. It is one thing to experience it from the outside, quite another to find myself smack in the middle of my last act.

I have choices to make. I can try to deny, disregard, or downplay my changing abilities (not a wise choice).

On the other hand, I can practice what I have preached to former clients and put into practice all those things I know on an intellectual level make for “successful” or “graceful” aging.

My regimen may not be the same as yours, but there are some scientifically proven practices that are beneficial for all of us.

The primary building blocks for successful aging include staying active (mentally and physically), eating a healthy diet, getting appropriate sleep (not too little or too much), reducing or releasing stress, and finding a sense of purpose. Living by myself, I find it too easy to get lazy about healthy eating. After years

of preparing meals for the family, I derive little pleasure from meal prep, which leads to grazing and not getting enough essential nutrients. That is No. 1 on my list of improvements to make.

My writing keeps me mentally active and a dog needing three walks a day helps keep me moving. I could do other things as well. With no longer keeping regular working hours, I have turned from an early bird into a night owl, opting to watch late-night TV to end my day with a little humor.

I try going to bed earlier, but sleep eludes me at 10 p.m. Another practice to add to my list.

I have always believed, and do so now even more, that a big part of aging gracefully has to do with my attitude (which is negatively impacted by unhealthy habits) about my life. I desire to enjoy whatever time is left. I am much more interested in quality rather than quantity of life. My doctor has me chasing blood pressure numbers, trying medications with all kinds of unpleasant side effects which limit my activities due to disequilibrium and tiredness.

We will be having a conversation very soon.

Along the way, I have picked up sage — and some funny — advice from wise elders and I offer it here.

Take what fits but do at least consider all of it.

• It is never too late to try something new and, while you’re at it,

why settle for just one thing.

• Ask for help when needed and graciously accept it when offered.

• Do what you want to do. Don’t worry what others think – they’re not thinking about you.

• Cultivate younger friends.

Sooner or later yours will all die off.

• Keep or develop a sense of humor. Laughter truly is the best medicine.

• Be adaptable, flexible. If you can bend, you won’t break.

• Stay or get involved. It’s been scientifically proven that volunteers are healthier and spend less time in hospitals. Share your gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

• Stay curious — about yourself, other people, and the world around you.

• Look forward — to people you want to meet, things you want to do, and things you want to learn.

• You may no longer be employed, and your family may be grown, but that doesn’t mean your life is over.

What are you passionate about? What does your community or the world need? What are you good at?

• Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Nurture the ones you have and grow new ones. Find and connect with people.

• Don’t isolate. We tend to equate living alone with independence. But when that independence results in loneliness, research has shown that loneliness gives rise to physical and

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Their unique step-down program allows patients to continue their rehab at Sisters Athletic Club after they’ve completed formal physical therapy. Aquatherapy is also available through the SAC pool — a great way to recover.

Therapeutic Associates can also help with long-term mobility issues. You can schedule an assessment and learn how to move better, avoid injury and perform better in your activities. Therapeutic Associates also offers a free injury screening to Sisters Athletic Club members.

Matt Kirchoff of Therapeutic Associates and Andrew Loscutoff of SAC will offer a foam rolling class in February. All of their work and all of their classes have one goal in mind: helping people in Sisters live the way they want to live in an environment that richly rewards an active, outdoor lifestyle.

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cognitive decline and can present a bigger health risk than obesity or smoking.

I’m no Pollyanna. I will acknowledge that aging is accompanied by sometimes difficult challenges. Bodily aches and pains become more prevalent. Stamina decreases. Eyes dim and hearing can be a challenge. Medications may be required and visits to the doctor may become more frequent.

There are also losses that accompany aging. Friends and family move on, move away, or die. Abilities I have always had may diminish or disappear. I may be living on reduced financial resources. Some of my dreams may no longer be feasible. Despite these losses and challenges, life is good.

As long as I am on this side of the grass, I will live with a grateful heart, a curious mind, a twinkling eye, and a chuckle waiting to come forth. I will live this one sweet life to the fullest and give thanks for each day’s dawning.

It is proven that the longer you live, the longer you live. If you are currently 65, you’ll likely live to 84. If you’re 84, you’ll probably see 92. If you’re 92, you’ve already beaten the odds. The number of elders is growing as 10,000 people will turn 75 every day for the next 16 years. We are not alone!

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Are you your body’s own worst enemy?

By Nicky Snazel Correspondent

If we neglect our bodies, misuse them, or otherwise fail to treat them with proper respect, they have an effective means of expressing their dissatisfaction.

We feel pain – in our joints, in our muscles, in our backs; pretty much any place where there exists a nerve that can fire off an urgent distress signal to the brain.

And as we age, those distress signals seem to become more frequent, with the simplest of movements, such as bending over to pick up a fallen object, creating anguish and instant regret.

“Unfortunately, pain and aging are facts of life,” says Nicky Snazell (www.painreliefclinic.co.uk), a physiotherapist, expert in pain management, and author of “The 4 Keys to Health” and other books.

“The good news is that, ultimately, our quality of life doesn’t have to be ruled by age and pain themselves, no matter what we might think. Instead, our quality of life is determined by how we handle age and pain.”

In many ways, we’re our bodies’ own worst enemies. But Snazell says those who want to treat their bodies the right way can accomplish that by making changes in four key areas: • Mindset. Your mindset affects all aspects of your health, Snazell says.

“Without a positive, long-term commitment to health, you will not eat and drink well, you will not get regular and adequate exercise, and you will not be able to control your stress,” she says. “Without first getting your head in the right place, how can you expect to make all of these changes to your life?”

• Nutrition and hydration. “It’s no secret that most of us don’t have the best diets,” Snazell says.

“We eat too much of the food that enhances pain,” she says, “and too little that reduces pain.”

“Our ancient ancestors had the right idea,” she says. “They ate fresh meat, berries, roots, and fruit and vegetables high in antioxidants, and they had no processed foods. Perhaps more surprising,” Snazell says, “is that many people also aren’t properly hydrated.”

“Water is necessary for mental agility, the immune system, healing, cleansing, and detoxing,” she says, “so it is definitely not something we should ignore.”

• Fitness. Televisions, computers and smartphones helped turn us into a sedentary society self-imprisoned on our sofas.

“The lack of physical activity causes emotional and physiological imbalances,” Snazell says.

“Improving your fitness changes your chemistry, acts as a powerful antidepressant, promotes mental clarity, and

reduces the likelihood of cancer.”

Being disciplined about getting exercise is your key to longevity, she says, so exercise regularly and effectively. Running, for example, helps you lose dangerous belly fat that causes inflammation and aids stress.

If running proves too difficult or isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other aerobic exercises, such as golf, walking, swimming, rowing and crosscountry skiing, among others.

• Lifestyle. “If you want to start changing your lifestyle right now to improve your mental and physical health, there are several small, simple things you can do to get headed in the right direction,” Snazell says.

Here are just some of them: Get a regular massage; meditate daily; set purposeful goals; do something nice for a stranger; watch less TV; study something every day; spend time with inspiring and funny people; sing in the shower.

“As we age, we need to put even more care into our diet, our exercise, and our workload,” Snazell says. “It sounds simple, but many of us fail to even acknowledge that we have to change the way we use our bodies as we get older.

“We need to remember that so much of this is a choice. We have the power to change ourselves by transforming the way we think, what we eat, how we move, and what kind of lifestyle we choose to lead.”

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Emotional and mental wellness in kids: Should I be concerned?

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

As a long-time (now retired) school counselor I was often asked by parents: “Is this normal?”

“Should I be worried?”

In answer, I would often run through a basic checklist of what they were experiencing with their child to see if any notable “red flags” were waving.

With anxiety and depression being reported among young people at a higher rate than ever, it is very important to help parents understand what to look for when it comes to their children’s emotional/mental/behavioral health.

Mental health concerns in children tend to make parents feel scared and helpless. Let’s face it, a broken arm or a case of acne is much more easy to diagnose and treat than a mood disorder or attention deficit disorder.

Common mental health disorders in youth can include, but are not limited to: anxiety disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), eating disorders, mood disorders (e.g. depression or bipolar disorder), and even schizophrenia.

Warning signs for these and other issues may include: • Noticeable drop in school performance.

• Mood swings that persist over time and affect relationships.

• Ongoing agitation and combativeness.

• Difficulty concentrating and/or inability to sit still.

• Acts or thoughts of self-harm, including cutting, suicidal comments/thoughts.

• Significant weight loss or gain.

• Sleeping issues — too much or too little.

• Withdrawal from friends and family.

• No longer involved in activities such as sports, youth group, or co-curriculars.

• Extreme levels of risky behavior.

• Use of marijuana, alcohol, or other drugs (which can exacerbate other conditions).

Many young people might exhibit one or more of these warning signs for short periods of time. It’s when the issue persists and the young person is struggling to perform routine tasks (school, physical fitness, family time, social situations) that parents should definitely intervene.

The first step for parents is checking in with your child to see if they can communicate how they are feeling and how they perceive they are doing. Kids don’t understand what’s normal or not, but they can tell you some basic facts: “I am not sleeping well.”

“My stomach hurts all the time when I am at school around other people.

“I feel sad all the time.”

“I keep getting in trouble at school for being out of my seat.”

“My mind wanders all the time.”

Assure your child that it’s your job as a parent to make sure they are as healthy and well as possible and that you are going to support them.

Kids who are struggling often behave in ways that result in negative consequences which then can make relationships between them and their parents challenging.

Next steps for parents can be to check in with others who observe your children on a regular basis, including teachers, school counselors, and coaches. See if they have any

concerns or have noticed changes, (e.g. poor attendance, lack of participation in class, lack of focus, disruptive behavior, sleepiness, low grades).

If concerns rise to the point of needing outside help, school counselors may be able to help make a referral to a professional, which might be the student’s pediatrician. Some conditions are truly medical in nature, so it makes sense to get an examination from a medical practitioner. Based on the results, the doctor may recommend other resources, including referrals to a counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist. These specialists can provide feedback and care to help the student through identifying root causes, teaching coping skills and, in some cases, prescribing and monitoring medication.

It is a serious decision to have a young person begin on medication for emotional/mental health. Parents are encouraged to get comprehensive information about the drug, its potential side effects, and planned duration of its use.

Sometimes young people wind up “self-medicating.” A teenager with anxiety might get introduced to pot and discover it takes the edge off, and before long they are a daily user.

If parents believe their child is using marijuana or other drugs, but aren’t sure, drug testing kits are available

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High Lakes Health Care is dedicated to providing people in Sisters quality care when they need it. With new renovations at the clinic at 354 W. Adams Ave., and a full dedicated staff, they are able to offer walk-in care and same-day appointments.

Their board-certified family doctors provide primary care and urgent care to patients of all ages in Sisters.

High Lakes Health Care is focused on providing comprehensive patient-centered, primary care. Doctors Kevin and Eden Miller and David Kirkpatrick, PA-C, take the time to listen and get to know you, your medical history, and your health goals moving forward. The primary care physicians develop a personalized treatment plan specifically

tailored to your needs and goals.

Whether the issue is minor or major, acute, or chronic, High Lakes Health Care takes your health concerns seriously. With a commitment to accessible services when you need them, High Lakes Health Care puts patients first.

Advantage Dental Since she moved here in October, Dr. Kaitlyn Traynor has been serving patients in Sisters at Advantage Dental.

Advantage Dental serves people of all ages in the Sisters community — from the very young to the elderly.

Dr. Traynor sees about 20 of those patients each day, covering all aspects of dental work, including bridges, fillings and dentures. They have a full-time hygienist to conduct cleanings.

Dr. Traynor’s approach to her practice is to listen to her patients to really ascertain their needs and to treat each patient individually. For her, dental practice is about much more than technical skills. She is a strong believer in education and preventative measures that the patient can undertake to promote their own health.

Dr. Traynor brings broad experience to her Sisters practice, having seen a variety of oral pathologies and poor oral health — which helps her to be a well-rounded dentist who can solve problems and help prevent them from developing in the first place.

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at your l o c a l pharmacy store or even online. While students will protest about being tested (“You don’t trust me!”) parents can respond with “I love you too much to not check if you are using any drugs. We need to get a baseline on what is going on with you.

We will also be having you see your doctor.”

Regardless of our society’s continual movement toward the legalization and acceptance of marijuana, research is undeniably clear that it is not safe for teenagers to use the stuff, especially on a regular basis. Of course the same goes for alcohol and other drugs.

It can be very challenging to try to “go it alone,” which, sadly, happens frequently due to the perceived stigma of having a family member with “mental issues.”

Counseling can assist parents in

learning the most effective ways to communicate with their kids and respond to their needs. Make sure that the school nurse, counselor, and others are aware of your child’s diagnosis so they can be part of the support plan.

If parents discover their child is dealing with a diagnosed mentalhealth issue, they may find great wisdom and support from counseling for themselves, as well as in support groups for parents. One such support group with a chapter in Bend is NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), www.namicentraloregon.org.

Resources in Sisters include access to Deschutes County Behavioral Health (541-322-7500) and a number of local therapists including licensed professional counselors, masters of social work, psychologists and psychiatrists.

The Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) has announced the release of the 2020-2023 Regional Health Improvement Plan (RHIP).

This plan provides a strategy for making Central Oregon a healthier place to live, play, and thrive.

“There has never been such an inclusive and focused plan in our region for positively affecting the health of all Central Oregonians,” said Elaine KnobbsSeasholtz, Director of Strategy and Development for Mosaic Medical, and active member of the RHIP Steering Committee.

The RHIP was written and reviewed by over 75 regional subject-matter experts in health, housing, government, policy, education, transportation, health equity and more. This in-depth report highlights actionable ways to impact broad issues, including preventable diseases, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), poverty, housing, behavioral health, substance and alcohol misuse.

This is the third time Central Oregon has submitted a four-year plan to the Oregon Health Authority since the first RHIP made a quiet debut in 2012. The RHIP spans Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, and

northern Klamath counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

Wi t h t h e p a r t n e r s h i p o f PacificSource Community Solutions, the Coordinated Care Organization for Medicaid in Central Oregon, the COHC is able to provide $10 million over the next four years to fund activities associated with the RHIP through grants. As of this month, over $20 million has been awarded throughout the region since 2016.

Grant award decisions are left to the COHC’s almost 200 volunteers, whose job is turning the RHIP into a reality by partnering with local organizations, working on systems changes, and making careful investments. The first grant applications will be available later this year.

The Central Oregon Health Council works to improve healthcare while both lowering the cost and raising patient and provider satisfaction. They do this for the nearly 50,000 Central Oregon residents who receive Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan benefits. Beyond this, they provide leadership to improve overall community and whole-population health improvements. Visit www.cohealthcouncil.org for more information.

The Center Sisters’ active lifestyle is healthful and exciting — but it can sometimes lead to injury. The goal of The Center’s Dr. Timothy Bollom is to take care of those injuries efficiently and effectively so you can get back on the trail or on the skis or on the pickleball court as soon as possible.

Dr. Bollom is available in Sisters at the St. Charles Family Health Clinic one Wednesday per month in winter and every three weeks in other seasons. He sees patients from a variety of primary care doctors and can refer patients directly to Sisters-based physical therapists.

In-office procedures like injections, bracing and X-rays can be handled right here, without requiring a drive into Bend. In fact, 90 percent of a patient’s needs can be met in Sisters. The Sisters clinic also serves to screen patients so that they can most efficiently take their next steps in care.

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Mediterranean diet offers health benefits

By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

After overindulging in too many rich foods, many of us enter January feeling tired, depressed and a few pounds heavier. This year make your health a top priority. Make time for exercise, self-care and cooking healthy meals. It’s an opportunity to recommit to your health and well-being.

If you want to eat better this year, determine how you plan to do so with smaller and sustainable New Year’s goals. For example, you could eat at least two fruits a day, or limit soda intake to only one can a day, or meal prep each week. These smalls goals are easier to stick with and can help you eat better and improve health overall. Every day that you eat healthily you’re improving your health and well-being.

So, if getting healthy is one of your top New Year’s goals, it may be time to re-think your eating habits. While fad diets will come and go, there are a few healthy eating plans that can help get you on the right track.

Plant-based diets can help reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and obesity. Even if you haven’t been able to dive into a full meat makeover, start by simply “plantifying” your favorite dishes.

The Mediterranean diet focuses

on plant-based foods — fruits, vegetables, and grains — to fill the bulk of your nutritional needs. Add salads, steamed or grilled vegetables, freshcut fruit and a handful of nuts to your daily diet in place of fried or sugary snacks and side dishes. Moderate amounts of dairy, poultry and eggs are also central to the Mediterranean diet, as is seafood. In contrast, red meat is eaten only occasionally.

Healthy fats are a mainstay of this diet. Use olive oil as the main source of dietary fat, alongside olives, avocados, and avocado oil. They’re eaten instead of less-healthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats, which contribute to heart disease.

This lifestyle could help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and the risk of heart disease, and decrease the risk of other diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthy eating plans recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease.

Interest in the Mediterranean diet began in the 1960s with the observation that coronary heart disease caused fewer deaths in Mediterranean countries, such as Greece and Italy, than in the U.S. and northern Europe.

Subsequent studies found that the Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced risk factors for cardiovascular

disease.

The diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It’s difficult to give the exact nutritional information on the Mediterranean diet. There is no single Mediterranean diet, since a variety of cultures and regions are involved.

Remember to stay hydrated this year by drinking water. It can also help to stave off hunger and prevent symptoms of dehydration, including fatigue and dizziness. While there’s no definitive evidence that eight glasses of water each day is a “magic” number to aim for (and water-rich fruits and veggies, along with tea, coffee and milk, all count toward fluid needs), it’s certainly a reasonable goal.

Slow Cooker Basque Chicken Stew Close to the coastal border between Northern Spain and Southern France, the people of the Basque region have a deep affection for chicken stewed in a vibrant tomato-pepper sauce. Briny green olives stuffed with Spain’s pimiento peppers root the dish even further.

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

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Combine chicken, potatoes, onion and bell pepper in a 5- to 6-quart slow-cooker. Stir in tomatoes, broth, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and savory. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours. Stir in olives before serving.

Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon Diabetes is one of the most significant health issues facing Americans in 2020. Fortunately, there are things you can do to stave off the onset of Type 2 diabetes – including joining the Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon Weigh-In Sisters 2020 program offered through Deschutes County Health Services.

Studies have shown that changes in diet and lifestyle can have a stronger effect than drugs in preventing pre-diabetics from developing the fullblown disease. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to health issues such as heart attack; stroke; blindness; kidney failure; or loss of toes, feet, or legs.

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Loving notes that evening classes may be added if there is sufficient interest.

Green Ridge Physical Therapy You’re part of the family when you are at Green Ridge Physical Therapy. Recover from injury or improve your performance in a relaxed, pleasant environment with therapists who are caring people as well as accomplished professionals.

At Green Ridge, you will get a full, one-hour appointment with a licensed practitioner. All of Green Ridge’s physical therapists have doctorate degrees and are well versed in cutting edge techniques such as counterstrain. Counterstrain is a gentle, passive, hands-on technique that is able to treat pain in a wide variety of injuries and chronic issues.

Green Ridge PT Marie Risenmay employs a metaphor to describe the technique: The body is full

of rivers; when they are “dammed up” a person experiences dysfunction and pain. Working with the fascia, counterstrain “opens the dams,” restoring function of the internal aspects of the body followed by motor control learning and movement restoration.

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Oral health is key to overall well-being

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Everybody wants a nice smile and clean teeth. But there’s a great deal more than that at stake in the health of your mouth.

Local dentists point out that what is going on in our mouth impacts our overall health and well-being. Studies are increasingly showing connections between oral health and serious health concerns. And what is going on in the rest of our body can also be reflected in our oral health.

“Your oral cavity is the gateway to the rest of your body,” said Amy Remick, office manager at Gilmore Dental. “There are no fences in your body.”

Dr. Denise Hicks of Central Oregon Dental Esthetics notes that inflammation in the mouth is linked to cardiovascular disease, arthritis and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease.

“Getting that (the mouth) healthy helps with everything else,” she said.

Discoloration in the gums, pain, swelling, a bad taste in the mouth and bleeding are all signs of compromised oral health and need attention from a dentist.

Dr. Trevor Frideres of Sisters Dental told The Nugget that the body can

become “preoccupied” with fighting small infections in the mouth, compromising the immune system and the possibility that bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream. He notes that science points to the possibility that people with periodontal disease (an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place) have higher incidences of the kinds of systemic problems cited above.

The connection between oral health and well-being starts in the womb, Dr. Frideres notes. Mothers with periodontal disease tend to have higher rates of low birth-weight and/ or pre-term babies.

The oral health of children is set quite early, too, Dr. Frideres says.

From birth to age two, “children pick up bacteria from whoever they are around most,” he told The Nugget.

Good bacteria, bad bacteria, inert bacteria – it’s all set right there at the beginning.

“That’s what you’re going to have for the rest of your life,” Dr. Frideres said.

That puts a premium on good oral health for parents, grandparents and caregivers, because it’s not just their own health at stake, but also that of a child.

Dr. Kaitlyn Traynor of Advantage Dental in Sisters notes that the equation operates in the other direction, too. Sometimes conditions as serious as HIV infection and hepatitis can be detected through the condition of a person’s mouth before they are otherwise diagnosed.

And people with chronic conditions may need to pay extra attention to their oral health.

“Patients who have Type 2 diabetes or who are on a bunch of different medications — that can affect their oral health,” she said.

Maintaining good oral health is relatively straightforward.

Regular checkups and cleaning are critical, as is good dental hygiene at home — brushing and flossing.

Taking time and paying attention to oral hygiene and health is important: There’s more at stake than your smile.

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Meditation offers benefits for well-being

By Kema Clark | Correspondent Meditation. It works.

Many people practice meditation and know that it improves their lives mentally and physically. But a lot more people have never tried it and don’t understand how it can help them.

It won’t cost you a lot of money, you can try it on your own time, and you don’t need to be part of group.

When you discover it makes you feel happier, decreases your stress, and helps you relax, you will know it was time well spent.

Start simple. You don’t have to go to a class. You don’t have to have an instructor in front of you. You can try it in your backyard, living room, or your car or truck.

Meditation can help you move all that worry and stress out of your mind and bring in the good thoughts that calm you and decrease your anxiety.

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Central Oregon Dental Esthetics Newly open in Redmond, Central Oregon Dental Esthetics is taking patients for general family dentistry for people of all ages.

Dental health is crucial to overall well-being, yet going to the dentist is something a lot of us avoid. Dr. Denise Hicks hails from Sisters and has long experience working with patients here who appreciate her focus on creating a welcoming, relaxing environment for what can be an anxiety-producing experience.

For those whose anxiety is acute, in-office sedation is available, easing the process completely.

Central Oregon Dental Esthetics uses the most up-to-date software and imaging systems to make dental work go as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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Weight-loss reality It’s January, and surely a few reading this have made a declaration of healthful eating as an effort to reduce one’s waist size, improve health, and feel good. Commonly, these efforts are made when a tremendous amount of motivation is harnessed after a long holiday of indulgent pleasure-seeking.

Things often play out like this: We scroll the Internet haphazardly searching “weight-loss diet,” then follow the gospel of quick weightloss gurus. This strategy shelves common sense, because in this brave new world we are taught that we can

have things faster and better with a few “hacks.”

These hack jobs are a house of cards that blow over when the winds pick up and take away the relentless initial motivation. This is a false foundation for hope and change.

Here are a few tips from the perspective of a professional who witnesses every year cycles of diet, ups and downs, no-this/no-that, and the constant struggles that follow.

Slow and steady wins the race.

We don’t gain 20 to 30 pounds of extra fat over eight weeks; the body slowly accumulates over time. An indulgence of 200 to 300 extra calories a few times per week over the course of a year will increase your weight around 11 pounds. That’s 52 weeks. Often, diets make a proclamation of dropping this amount the first month. Most nutrition experts agree that a one to one-and-a-half percent weight loss per week is all that should be done in order to keep the

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This fitness- and health-conscious person cannot live a double life.

Now what?

Congratulations — you met your goal of a 20-pound weight loss.

What’s the next step? Often reaching the goal seems like a means to an end, but what we ought to do is set our sights to the following months to keep craving binges — and addedback pounds — at bay. Meeting a goal is an amazing accomplishment, and it should be recognized, yet the time following can often be devoid of the same passion and motivation which drove us for the past few weeks to months.

Consider ways to continue maintenance and establish the core habits that will fortify your new body and mindset.

Well wishes go out to all those who are on the path to a fitter and healthier person in the new year. It is hoped that the above can provide someone with a better understanding at how to succeed. There are no quick tips, there are no “hacks” to getting this done for life. If this resonates, share with someone — it might help.

Harmony Tracy, LMT There’s a very good reason so many people from Sisters are willing to drive to Redmond for Harmony Tracy’s massage services: Her work is exceptionally effective.

That’s what comes from 15 years of experience and a passion for helping clients. Everybody’s soft tissue responds differently to massage, and even in one person that can vary day to day. One technique or modality doesn’t fit everyone all the time.

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harmony of body chemistry. Once 10 percent weight loss is achieved, it’s thought that a break for maintenance needs to establish this new norm. For example, a 200-pound person can lose two to three pounds per week.

Done over 10 weeks, this would give them a 20-pound weight loss. They can then take a break from restriction to calibrate their body into this new weight.

Do not restrict.

A person eats the things they do for a multitude of reasons — physiological hunger being one of the last on a list of hedonistic and subconscious drives. It’s really hard to walk by an open bowl of M&Ms without sticking a hand into the bowl. This behavior is automatic, and should be noticed. Abstention and restriction are heavy-duty warfare and can’t be done without ravaging effects on the psychosomatic drive. It’s a stressor to constantly say no, and a much better idea for diet success is to be deliberate and very limited in indulgences.

This is going to have to be forever.

In order to change physically, you have to change your persona into the slim and fit person you want to be. For some, this is a hard pill

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What is it about essential oils?

By Kema Clark Correspondent

What are essential oils?

Most definitions describe essential oils as the concentrated extracts of potentially beneficial plants. The terms used in the search to find which essential oils are right for you can be confusing.

Finding a licensed aromatherapist or trained therapist should be the first step to make sure you find the right oils to fit your needs. It is important that you use essential oils in a way that will be beneficial to you and not cause negative health risks that you never expected.

Distributors of essential oils can be excellent for providing information on the therapeutic use of essential oils.

Shibui Spa in Sisters uses dōTERRA essential oils. dōTERRA top trainer from Salt Lake City comes to Shibui several times a year to provide updates to the Shibui therapists. Kendra Littrell, who manages Shibui, said, “During treatments our trained therapists share information on the oils with our clients.”

Littrell believes many over-the-counter medicines can be replaced by using essential oils that have a natural benefit to the body.

More information can be found on Shibui Spa at www.shibuispa.com or www. facebook.com/shibuispa/.

There are several other reputable websites with excellent information on essential oils, including the Mayo Clinic www.mayo clinic.org and John Hopkins www.hopkinsmedicine.org.

The Mayo Clinic supports the use of essential oils, including lavender oil to help people with osteoarthritis, dementia, and kidney stones. Lavender also helps to relieve stress.

Peppermint seems to boost energy and aid in digestion,

tea tree can be used to help fight infections and improve immunity, and lemon helps with mood improvement and headaches.

Aromatherapy is thought to work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then send messages through the nervous system to the limbic system — the part of the brain that controls emotions.

Studies have shown that aromatherapy has health benefits, including relief from anxiety and depression, plus improved sleep and quality of life for people with chronic health conditions.

Mel Trammel of Sisters has offered classes on essential oils in the past, including an introduction into why they’re useful, how to use them and what different oils are for. Trammell is planning a monthly class on essential oils in the near future.

Customers can talk to Karen Post about oils when they come in to Aqua Hot Tubs.

Aqua Hot Tubs uses Young Living essential oils (www.youngliving.com).

Customers can get specific information from trained representatives to know where oils come from and information on use. Young Living oils are tested to make sure quality is met. Customers can purchase products to try at Aqua Hot Tubs without opening an account at Young Living.

Children and elderly need to be very careful in using essential oils and get full information on what not to use.

If you search to find information on essential oils, include a date of 2019 or 2020, since data on essential oils is updated continuously.

If you’re considering aromatherapy, consult your doctor, a trained aromatherapist or a trained therapist about the possible risks and benefits.

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Think of it as a fitness routine for your mind. Start with practicing five minutes every day.

Find a quiet place to sit, close your eyes and start breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. It will help you focus if you do that 8-10 times.

Some experts on meditation will say your next steps should be letting thoughts filter through your mind, just flow in and back out.

Others will tell you to picture mountains, or a lake, or whatever you love to look at.

Concentrate your thoughts on the colors, the sound of wind in the trees.

Many of you are thinking “I never have a quiet place to sit! My kids or spouse or friends or relatives are always around and talking.”

All you need is five minutes to start with. You can stop in a parking lot on your way home, set your phone alarm for 5 minutes, put your seat back a little, close your eyes and start the steps.

A good way to relax and get into meditation is to pick up a book on meditation at Paulina Springs Books (242

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scholarship for virtually every situation, whether the student is applying to a four-year university, community college, or other post-high-school institution of learning,” said Kroytz.

“We hope that a large percentage of the class of 2020 will apply.

“Kids often believe that they don’t qualify for anything or that other students have better records or more need than they do,” said Kroytz.

“Other than someone who truly has zero financial need, most students should apply.”

Another barrier, according to Kroytz, is the belief that the process is too long or cumbersome.

“With our new digital application we started last year, the process is greatly streamlined,” he said. “I think of it this way: If it takes a kid five hours to do the application and they win a $500 scholarship, that’s a pay rate of $100 an hour.”

Scholarships range from $500 to over $10,000.

The online application system allows students to fill out the relevant forms, attach essays (if required) and list activities and honors all in one place.

The window for applications is relatively short, according to Kroytz. “We condense the application timeframe to help kids really focus and get things done, rather than putting it off. The pizza night gives us a chance to get the seniors started and pointed toward the scholarships that fit them the best,” he said.

Applications are due Thursday, February 27.

Parents often ask Kroytz how they can help in the scholarship process. He encourages parents to sit down with their seniors and visit the GRO website (http:// shs.ssd6.org/sistersgro) to get familiar with the scholarships and the application process. “Parents can help their kids keep moving forward by checking in with them along the way.”

A list of available scholarships with descriptions is posted on the GRO website. Students can’t access the application portal until February 3.

Kroytz would like seniors to stop by the office this week to register “so we know how much pizza to order.”

Seniors should bring their Chromebooks with them for the event.

“Our community’s generosity and support of our students continues to amaze me,” said Kroytz.

the direction of Lola Knox.

This year, to everyone’s delight, the Art Committee awarded five People’s Choice ribbons. They are not ranked, but simply revealed.

Donald Wilson is a firsttime winner for his watercolor, “O’Neill Butte.” He painted the sunrise scene with its russet canyon walls, vivid green foliage, and a cloud-filled blue sky, based on a photograph he shot at Yaki Point on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. “We

took a 5 a.m. shuttle to be at that point when the sun came up,” Wilson said. This is his fifth year he’s participated in the annual exhibit, and it was fun for him to be part of the award group. “I consider myself an amateur, but I did sell the painting,” Wilson said.

Austin James Jackson’s “Afternoon Radiance” shows the often-photographed Koosah Falls on the McKenzie River, from a different perspective. The late afternoon, springtime shot captures the filtered sun penetrating the forest. The angle allows the viewer to see water cascade out, away from the 70-foot-tall cataract, rather than straight down.

PHOTO BY HELEN SCHMIDLING

“Sunset” by Wendy Birnbaum was selected as a winner.

“It’s a scramble to get to that point, but it was worth it,” Jackson said. This is his third consecutive People’s Choice Award.

Sharing this threepeat with Jackson is Steve Mathews, whose entry entitled “Homage,” depicts Native American figureheads, wolves, salmon, and feathers rendered in ink and colored pencil on a juniper slab.

We n d y B i r n b a u m ’s “Sunset” profiles three

horses, printed on aluminum and offset against an angular sheet of rusted steel. Shot in the hills around Paso Robles, CA, the low light renders the horses almost as abstract lines. “Light is what you see, and the rest is in its own shadow,” Birnbaum said.

This is her second People’s Choice Award. Two years ago, she shared an award for a collaborative work done with glass artist Susie See WINNERS on page 23

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Zeitner. “It’s such an honor,” she said. “It feels nice to know that people really appreciate your work.”

Dennis Schmidling’s “Nat Geo Odyssey” is a product of his vivid imagination and an online journey through a National Geographic photo contest. “Several images jumped off the screen and

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into my head,” he said.

“Suddenly a story was revealed that did not really exist. But it moved me, so I composed what had come to me so unexpectedly.” His photomontage suggests relationships that are entirely imaginary. “My favorite comment came from a woman who asked me when she could expect to read the novel,” Schmidling said.

This is his second People’s Choice Award.

“The whole community loves this event,” Birnbaum said.

“You get to see such a wide variety of work,” Wilson added.

Volunteers from the art committee, Friends of Sisters Library and the library’s staff all participated in set-up, serving refreshments, traffic management, vote-counting, and answered any number of questions, all in the spirit of celebrating art and community.

Before presenting the awards, Zeta Seiple, chair of the Sisters Library Art Committee, thanked Library Superintendent Zoe

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“People look forward to this every year,” Seiple said.

Schumacher reports an uptick in daily visitors to this year’s show, which opened on January 8.

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Despite the dissolution of the countywide Friends of the Library groups, “Todd said he would like to see this event continue,” Seiple said.

“No matter what happens, we will continue to have an art committee,” she said.

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Commentary...

Chiefs will break 49ers’ glass slipper, 32-28

By Dave Tremblay Correspondent

The San Francisco 49ers team is Cinderella. Escorted

by Lady Luck, they will attend the dazzling Big Dance on February 2. Intelligently working in their off-season, toiling on hands and knees through their grueling season, and by cleaning sub-standard systems, they made vast improvements in their home.

Their turnaround is sweet.

With a very successful regular season record of 13-3, over their dismal prior (4-12), mostly absent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Their current path to marked success started on December 9, 2018 — winning 75 percent of the games since then.

At Super Bowl LIV, however, they will lose their slipper — as well as the game.

Having to live through last year’s 13-5 overtime Conference Championship loss to the Patriots, the Kansas City Chiefs look for redemption.

Their 50-year drought for entry into the Super Bowl Championship now ends. The time in between is almost two generations. The Chiefs have played 776 regular season games since their 1970 Super Bowl VI victory.

The Chiefs’ 2018 NFL Most Valuable Player, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is one of the most exciting, reliable players in the National Football League. Mahomes is always a huge, unpredictable offensive threat — showing creative, diverse pass and run options. Like the past 1970 Chiefs QB Len Dawson/ End Otis Taylor arsenal, the Mahomes/Tight End Travis Kelce is a tremendous, consistent offensive weapon.

In 2018, Mahomes posted blistering quarterback performance numbers. While having a really good season this year — slipping in part potentially to being out for two games to injuries — his

leadership and confidence have increased greatly. His intensity is contagious.

This season’s Chiefs are reliant on pass plays (59 percent). The 49ers pass 47 percent of the time. The 49ers rely strongly on their running game.

The 49ers have three strong runners in the backf i e l d : Te v i n C o l e m a n , Raheem Mostert, and Matt Breida. Each has over 600 yards for the season — totaling over 1,900. On the other hand, the pass-reliant Chiefs’ top 3 rushers have 1,400, with Mahomes having 465 (33 percent).

Mahomes’ 2019-2010 performance is superior to the 49ers’ quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, both passing and running.

Garoppolo has constantly improved over the past year.

The 49ers ground game is strong (#2 in the NFL) and the preferred offensive weapon. In the strong rushing performance in this year’s conference championship game against the Packers, Garoppolo threw eight of the 50 plays — the fewest passes in a playoff game since 1973.

The Chiefs will key on this and limit the 49ers ground game.

An extensive, comparative analysis was performed for each team. Recent 49ers teams are dramatically better than 49er teams before 2018.

The prediction analysis concentrated on the 2019-2020 season —although using key data over the past three seasons, too.

Here are each team’s 20192020 seasons. A blue diamond is a win, with a red circle a loss. The big blue diamonds are from each playoff game.

The 49ers and Chiefs have averaged 30 scored points per game over their 18 games played this season. The Chiefs are more consistent, per the calculated standard deviation.

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In the Chiefs’ games (left), they have won eight consecutive games, including two high-scoring playoff games.

Their last five games have an upward trend.

In their playoff games, they scored a total of 88 points, averaging 44 points per game.

In two out of eight playoff quarters they were sluggish and scoreless. This will not happen in the Super Bowl.

The 49ers have won six of their last eight games, of course winning the last two playoff games. There, they posted 64 total points, averaging 32 points per game.

The Chiefs have had seven consecutive winning seasons under Coach Reid, averaging

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This proven consistency will be a major factor in the Super Bowl. This 49ers’ current season is the first winning season since 2013.

Using historical 2017 2019 seasons, the Chiefs’ calculated winning probability at all point levels from 0 to 32 points. After 32 points, the 49ers have the winning edge.

With the prediction of Chiefs 32, 49ers 28, this model shows the Chiefs eking out a Super Bowl victory.

Both of these dynasty teams will appear in many future NFL playoffs.

While the 49ers’ glass slipper may be broken, they are now a legitimate powerhouse

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and will not be caring about slippers. Besides, where would you be able to find a size 18 EEE wide glass slipper?

As for the Chiefs’ trek to gain redemption: fulfilled!

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Obituaries

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By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service

Dolores “Lorry” Regina Williams December 16, 1949 — January 16, 2020

Dolores “Lorry” Regina Williams died on January 16, after a long illness. She was born on December 16, 1949, in Philadelphia to Lawrence and Dolores Martin. She was raised in Virginia and moved to Oregon when she was in high school. She met and married Alan Williams in 1967, and had three children: Leslie Williams Renken of Eugene; Doug Williams of Sisters; and Alan Williams of Redmond.

Lorry worked for the Sisters School District for 34 years, first as a school bus driver and later as a custodian, before retiring at the end of 2014. After retiring, Lorry became a full-time grandma, which brought her a tremendous amount of joy. She was an avid enthusiast of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and Sisters High School athletics.

Lorry is survived by her three children;

daughter-in-law Melissa of Redmond; three grandchildren: Emily Renken of Eugene, and Carter and Isaiah Williams of Redmond; brother, Larry of Colorado; and sister, Nonie of Redmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patty of Virginia.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m. at Sisters Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Central Christian School Gymnasium Fund in Redmond.

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Russell Beecher Williams January 19, 1923 – January 21, 2020

Russell Beecher Williams was born on January 19, 1923, in Floyd, New York to William and Anna (Freiberg) Williams, the eighth of 11 children.

In Cooperstown, New York, he married Nancy Howland on New Year’s Day, 1971.

He was predeceased by his son, Gary.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy; daughter, Barbara Saner of Rochester, New York; daughter, Nancy Miles of Barnevild, New York; son, David and wife, Alice, of Millville, New Jersey; sister, Caroline Rickerson; brother, Kenneth Gilbert Williams; four grandsons; four greatgrandchildren; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Russell was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corp as a B-24 aircraft navigator flying 31 missions over Germany. After the war, Russell studied at Syracuse University on the G.I. Bill, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree.

On his 65th birthday, Russell and Nancy retired to Sisters. Russell loved the outdoors and revered nature.

He and Nancy enjoyed hiking, biking, snowshoeing, squaredancing and their motor trips in the United States and Canada. On September 28, while hiking at Clear Lake, he fell off the trail and hit his head on a tree resulting in a traumatic brain injury. He spent the next couple months in and out of the hospital.

He celebrated his 97th birthday with Nancy and friends at Hospice House two days before he passed.

Russell will be

remembered by many as the willing storyteller and consummate volunteer at Sisters Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

He received the Habitat for Humanity Golden Hammer Award for 4,000 hours of volunteer service and was honored with a lifetime achievement award for volunteer service from President Obama.

Just six months ago, he hung up his ReStore apron when he could no longer move refrigerators without asking for help.

He was truly an inspiration, admired and loved by his wife, family and all who knew him.

He will be missed.

Russell was a long-time active member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church where a memorial service will be held on Valentine’s Day, February 14, at 1 p.m., at 386 N. Fir St. in Sisters. Nancy and family will be welcoming guests noon to 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to: Partners in Care Hospice House, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701, www.partnersbend. org; or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), www. aspca.org.

Russell will be interned at the time of Nancy’s death at Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, New York, in Nancy’s family plot.

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There is considerable criticism of Dollar Stores online. See for example, “The Dollar Store Backlash has Begun” at City Lab. It states, “While Dollar Stores sometimes fill a need in cash-strapped communities, growing evidence suggests these stores are not merely a byproduct of economic distress,” the authors write. “They’re a cause of it.”

The article goes on to point out the negative effect of Dollar Stores on other stores nearby. When a Dollar Store opened in Haven, Kansas — subsidized through tax breaks by the local government—sales at the nearby Foodliner grocery dropped by 30 percent.

In Chester, Vermont residents argued that allowing Dollar Stores to come to town “will be the beginning of the end for what might best be described as Chester’s Vermontiness,” per The New York Times.

In Buhler, Kansas, the mayor saw what had happened to surrounding grocery stores in neighboring Haven and rejected the Dollar Store chain, also citing a threat to the town’s character.

And so goes the backlash. In my view a Dollar Store will be a blight on Sisters. Bringing it here is not a good idea.

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evidence located on his electronic devices. Detectives reportedly learned during the investigation that Wills possessed and distributed sexually explicit images of children. Wills was arrested and lodged in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office adult jail on 11 counts each of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the first and second degree.

This investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible, DCSO reports.

SCOUTING: Pack has revived Scouting in Sisters Continued from page 3

Scout Andrew Stevens led the pack in the Pledge of Allegiance and the reciting of the oath and law. Longtime Boy Scout leader Cory Stengel handed out awards to each Cub Scout, along with a handshake.

The leadership of Pack 139 is working hard to develop activities and experiences that will make scouting a meaningful experience for young people in Sisters.

For more information on the pack, email cubscouts139@ gmail.com.

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To the Editor: 50 million Chinese locked down! 15 countries affected!

Three confirmed cases in the U.S.! These dramatic headlines announce one more pandemic caused by our abuse of animals.

Indeed, 61 percent of the 1,415 pathogens known to infect humans originate with animals. These so-called zoonetic diseases, claiming millions of human lives, include Asian flu, Hong Kong flu, West Nile virus, bird flu, swine flu, dengue fever, ebola, HIV, SARS, and yellow fever. The pandemic “Spanish” flu of 1918 may have killed as many as 50 million people worldwide.

Western factory farms and Asian street markets are virtual breeding grounds for infectious diseases. Sick, crowded, highly stressed animals in close contact with raw flesh, feces, and urine provide ideal incubation media for viruses. As these microbes reach humans, they mutate to defeat the new host’s immune system, then propagate on contact.

Each of us can help end these deadly pandemics by replacing animal products in our diet with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. These foods don’t carry flu viruses, or government warning labels, are touted by every major health-advocacy organization, and were the recommended fare in the Garden of Eden. The Internet offers ample recipes and transition hints.

Siegfried Neufhaus

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EVENTS: Council approved changes on a 4-1 vote Continued from page 1

story on page 31 for more details on the effects of the ordinances.

According to City Manager Cory Misley, staff and Council have undertaken the task of rebuilding the framework of the City’s codes to tighten up the language for better clarity, remove outdated and irrelevant regulations, and make improvements so that the City codes more realistically reflect what the future of Sisters will need.

“This was a work in process for many months, and staff did an exemplary job researching the issues, engaging the community, and recommending these revisions to Council without bias or opinions or assumptions. Virtually every existing event organizer, except one, applauded the changes and recognized the need for them,” said Mayor Chuck Ryan.

Councilor Richard Esterman voted against the changes. Esterman is an event promoter through his Central Oregon Shows, and holds a number of events throughout the summer in Sisters, most at Creekside Park and one during the Quilt Show.

Esterman declared a conflict of interest during consideration of the ordinances, but participated in the discussions and voted no.

“There was no research done by staff on how events were handled by other cities in Oregon,” Esterman said.

He also claimed that the City had no records of maintenance costs for repair of the parks due to damage from events or for staff time processing permits and regulating events.

“There were no factual reasons on why Creekside Park, the few street closures between Memorial Day and Labor Day needed to be addressed and changed,” said Esterman.

When asked how the changes would impact him as an event coordinator, he replied, “How I would be impacted as an event coordinator has no bearing. It is the manner and methods on the way this ordinance structuring was done.”

The closing of Creekside Park to city-wide, large, and medium events is the result of a number of considerations. The staff and Council concluded that the park doesn’t have the infrastructure to support events with large numbers of people.

The only restroom facilities are located across the creek in the campground, which is

busy all season long. There is no electricity, often required by larger events. Because of its limited space, large numbers of tents, vendors, and the public cause considerable damage to the lawn, necessitating restoration efforts by Public Works, taking time and costing money.

Parking at Creekside Park is limited, and it is located adjacent to Highway 20, which carries heavy summer traffic. The proposed roundabout at Highway 20 and Locust will have an impact on the traffic near the park.

There is a major restoration project planned for the section of Whychus Creek which runs past the park, with instream improvements, bank restoration, and making the bridge ADA compliant. That work will occur over several years.

“We wanted to address perceived potential publicsafety issues for larger events at Creekside Park where parking is extremely limited and road closures along with very busy nearby intersections are not practical for engaging

We aren’t trying to upset the apple cart. There was weakness in the previous language.

—Michael Preedin

large events in a safe environment,” said Ryan.

Councilor Andrea Blum said, “The current code updates were, in fact, our latest attempt to get ahead of the curve when recent population growth information has confirmed that we are a fast- growing community and likely to continue to be so. So now is the time to prepare for this growth instead of reacting to it when it inevitably arrives.”

Prior to creation and passage of these ordinances, such matters were governed by chapters in the Sisters Municipal Code, which were full of inconsistencies, lacked clarity, and were difficult to administer.

Councilor Michel Preedin explained, “We aren’t trying to upset the apple cart.

There was weakness in the previous language. As a city we need to be able to adjust to changes. These ordinances create a framework for us to grow in. What we are doing is a good start on laying groundwork for the future.”

During the past year, staff has had multiple conversations with the organizations and event promoters who may be impacted by some of the changes. Agendas of relevant meetings where changes would be discussed were sent out to those interested parties.

Staff also researched how other cities like Hood River, Ashland, Redmond, and others handled public events and transient merchants.

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that every city does it differently, catering to their own unique circumstances,” said Misley.

Councilor Nancy Connolly, longest-serving member of the current Council, said, “During the five years I have been on Council, we have reviewed these regulations three times, each time modifying them to reflect the conditions at the time. As the city continues to grow, in number of both residents and tourists, we must address both the safety and livability of our town for the residents who live here and pay taxes, and for the tourists who come to enjoy everything Sisters has to offer.”

All four of the councilors who voted in favor of the ordinances voiced concern about maintaining the quality of life that Sisters residents want protected.

“Since I have been on the City Council, we have regularly worked on the code language for events in Sisters to keep up with the growing demand by promoters to use Sisters as a venue for existing and new events. We are also

We are also balancing the lifestyle enrichments and economic benefit which these events can bring.

—Andrea Blum balancing the lifestyle enrichments and economic benefit which these events can bring to Sisters, with the ongoing demand by Sisters Country residents to protect the ‘livability’ of our beautiful, safe, small town,” said Blum.

Ryan said, “Limiting citywide events to one per month is a very fair and equitable decision in making sure we are encouraging large events for the City’s economy while preserving the quality of life of our existing community and use of our parks during the very busy summer months. It also encourages event organizers to schedule events in the less-busy See EVENTS on page 31

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shoulder seasons which is a major goal for the City and its vision process.”

Blum also made reference to results from the Sisters Country Visioning process.

“The recent Sisters Country Visioning process only reinforced the community’s desire to continue to be a robust events community by its recommendation that we create a designated ‘Sisters event coordinator’ and possible new events venue, while also emphasizing the need to preserve what’s unique about our community and retain the livability that brought us all here,” she said.

Another vote taken last week was on a resolution adopting changes to the Master Fee Schedule to update the event-fee structure. The update includes approaching event fees from a time-and-materials approach as opposed to the current structure of a fixed event-fee approach based on size. There will also be certain charges for items like barricades/signs, picnic tables, and a tent fee. Some redundant and legacy fees were removed.

The time-and-material approach removes the nonprofit event-fee discount and the requirement for an event fee (including application fee) and instead utilizes a refundable deposit with a baseline referenced by expected event attendees. The flat deposit fee is accompanied by a fee per day with the presumption that additional days will result in additional staff time either from an administrative perspective and/or time from Public Works staff.

“Our fee structures for public events were extremely dated and somewhat arbitrary, and deciding to go to a cost-reimbursement basis makes perfect, logical, and unbiased sense and gives the event organizer the ability to directly control their costs which is a benefit for the event and the City to fairly administer and manage our costs and limited resources.

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New ordinances explained

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The Sisters City Council approved two new ordinances at their January 22 meeting having to do with public events and transient merchants (see related story, page 1).

Ordinance 500, known as the Public Events Ordinance, provides for a permit system for public events and the special use of public property, parks, streets, rights-ofway, sidewalks, trails, and/ or bikeways. Fees will be charged to recover the costs of administering the permits.

The ordinance contains regulations to protect property, public safety, health and welfare, and to control the use of streets and other public facilities and venues in the city.

There are different classifications of events, based on the expected crowd size. A “city-wide event” is a recurring event held in the city for at least three of the last five years and is expected to draw a significant city-wide and/ or regional crowd with not less than 2,000 attendees.

No more than one city-wide event will be permitted per month during a calendar year.

No public event may be held during the period in which a city-wide event occurs in the city.

The current city-wide events include the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, Sisters Harvest Faire, and Sisters Folk Festival. The rodeo events, except for the parade on Saturday morning, are

held at the rodeo grounds which lie outside the city.

A large public event is one that is anticipated to involve or attract 251 or more attendees. A medium public event is anticipated to attract 76 or more attendees but no more than 250. A small public event would anticipate 25 or more attendees but no more than 75. All permits must be obtained from the City.

The provisions of Ordinance 500 go into effect 30 days after approval, which was January 22, 2020.

However, three sections having to do with hours of operation and duration of public events, the use of the city’s parks, and road closure and traffic control regulations will not take effect until January 1, 2021 to allow event organizers a period of transition.

Those regulations, when they take effect, will include some important changes.

A permit will be valid for a period of four consecutive days in any seven-day period (not including the 24 hours after the conclusion of the public event for clean-up).

No medium, large, or city-wide public event may be held at Creekside Park.

No large or city-wide public event at any city park may be held at the same park within 10 days following the last day of a designated city-wide event.

The City will not permit any closure(s) of city-owned and/or controlled roads in connection with a public event between the Friday

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of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Permitted parades are not affected by this prohibition.

Neither is the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in July since Cascade Avenue is part of State Highway 20 and under the auspices of ODOT, which grants permission for road closures on state highways.

The Sisters Harvest Faire takes place in October, outside the closure window.

Ordinance 501 regulates the licensing and operation of transient merchants, a topic which has been a recurring conversation for at least the last five years. A transient merchant is someone who is engaging in a temporary business for less than 30 days in a calendar year. They are not licensed as a year-round business in Sisters.

The ordinance is intended to establish reasonable and uniform regulations for the licensing and operation of

transient merchants and to collect appropriate fees to cover City’s costs and expenses for administering and enforcing the ordinance. There are a number of exemptions outlined in the ordinance.

Event promoters who apply for a public-event permit must submit to the City a list of each transient merchant participating in the proposed public event.

No license application will be required of any transient merchant participating in a permitted public event. There are several regulations related to location of a transient merchant business.

Mayor Chuck Ryan said, “Allowing public events to hire transient merchants without having each merchant pay $100 for a license in exchange for a one-time $20 fee per merchant per event is a very fair and equitable decision.”

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Serving the Sisters, Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch Areas

R E A L T O R S

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At Ponderosa Properties… …It’s About the People

New Listing

PEAKS AT PINE MEADOW Wonderful townhome complex in Pine Meadow Village. Like-new, 2-level unit with upstairs reverse living. Lots of windows and natural light. Greatroom space with modern design features gas fireplace and access to upper-level patio. Master bedroom is on lower level and has functional and practical workspace cubby. $397,000. MLS #202000483.

P R O P E R T Y

The Locals’ Choice!

M A N A G E M E N T

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just minutes from town with filtered mountain views. Prairie-style home in Indian Ford Meadows features vaulted ceilings, open beams and style.

Well-built but dated interior ready for your dreams of renovation to make this special home and property your own. 4-bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3,014 sq. ft. with oversize double garage. Weathered vintage barn. Gorgeous setting amid mature ponderosa pines. Fenced and cross-fenced and set up for your horses with access to National Forest. $799,000. MLS#201910970

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

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

Catherine Black 541-480-1929

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Greg Davidge 808-281-2676 Broker

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157 Broker

541-549-2002 1-800-650-6766 40 ACRES – 17672 WILT ROAD Private, yet close in, less than 10± miles from downtown Sisters. Forty acres with elevated building site and modest mountain views. Mix of pine and juniper. This property would be a great candidate for off-grid power, but power access is available. Call Listing Agent regarding power.

Needs septic feasibility. Conditional-use permit to build a home was recently renewed for two years. Borders government land, State of Oregon, BLM and Deschutes County on three sides Owner will consider short terms. $299,500.

MLS#201908158

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

GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE Caldera Springs - Resort living at its finest. Build that custom home for full-time or vacation use.

A nicely treed lot with a view of the 16th hole, common area with a cart path and tee box for the 17th hole just across the street. Ponds, pool, hiking and bike trails, tennis, pickleball and a clubhouse for your enjoyment. $278,000. MLS#201910968

SINGLE-LEVEL IN TOLLGATE Tile and bamboo flooring in the living areas help with easy maintenance in this 1,460 sq.ft. residence. Monitor oil heater provides low-cost heating in addition to electric heat. New lighting in dining area. Kitchen includes a breakfast bar.

Bonus room for an office, mudroom or wellplanned storage. New granite in the 2 bathrooms, newer carpet in the 3 bedrooms. Fenced backyard. Covered patio. This .6-acre lot borders public land. Pool, tennis, rec center & trails for homeowners. $379,000. MLS#202000173

7515 SE GENTIAN WAY, PRINEVILLE Views of the water from every nook and cranny on this 76-acre hillside property. The graveled driveway leads you up to a cozy campsite with a trailer, outdoor shower, deck and fire pit. There is a cased well (no pump or power at this time).

Power is at the road. Standard septic approval in 2004. Terrain varies with some beautiful sandy, level areas to a small canyon with animal trails. Gated driveway. Zoning allows for 5-acre homesites. One-quarter mile to the boat dock for year-round recreation. Borders public lands to the east. Owners will carry a contract. Broker owned. $229,000. MLS#201907560.

NEAR THE DESCHUTES RIVER Climb the slight ridge and the mountain views open big and wide from Mt. Hood to Broken Top. Every peak is visible as well as the valley below.

Bordering BLM directly on the eastside. Paved access, underground utilities, existing well and septic available. Enjoy the quiet setting and night sky in this beautiful secluded corner of Deschutes County. $395,000. MLS#201506281

www. P onderosa P roperties.com 221 S. Ash St. | PO Box 1779 | Sisters

DESCHUTES RIVERFRONT ACREAGE! Ten acres along the Middle Deschutes offers a spectacular building site with 180-degree river views with the Cascade mountains in the background. Paved access, electricity available, standard septic feasibility and an existing well.

The property gently slopes from the street to the northwest forming a flat bench with a premier building site before rolling off to the river. There are two adjacent parcels also available that create the possibility for a multiple-home estate. With great mountain and river views, this is a rare opportunity to build your dream home. $299,500.

MLS#201910338

LIKE-NEW TOWNHOME! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Ultra-modern interior design features upper-level living. Light and bright greatroom with south-facing windows, cozy propane fireplace and high vaulted ceilings.

Sunny patio with mountain view and feeling of openness. Comfortable upper-level master suite with high ceilings, plenty of closet space and spacious bathroom. Also, a half-bath plus utility room upstairs for convenience. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus guest bathroom. Heat pump on upper and efficient in-floor radiant heating on lower level. Single attached garage. $449,000.

MLS#202000010

THE BLUFFS RIVER BEND/TOWNHOME Give the perfect gift of a lifetime – a beautiful 3 bedroom townhome located within walking distance of the Old Mill District, the delightful Box Factory, and an easy walk to the charming downtown of Bend. Lots of natural light and beautiful mountain views. The master suite is on the main floor with access to a private deck area, large walk-in closet and a soaking tub.

Beautiful updated kitchen with cement counters, undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances.

Upstairs suite consisting of two bedrooms, walk-in closets, linen closet. $604,000.

MLS#201908540.

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

MLS#201702313