The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLIII No. 7 // 2020-02-12

The Nugget Vol. XLIII No. 7

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Wednesday, February 20, 2020

Hoodoo Winter Carnival celebrates season Limited

wilderness entry starts this spring

By Cody Rheault Correspondent

Hoodoo’s premiere annual event kicked off on Saturday, February 8, amid winter’s fury, but that didn’t deter the crowds.

Festivities began at 9 a.m. where families participated in a number of activities ranging from face-painting, pie-eating contests, axe throwing, tubing, and the famous Dummy Downhill contest.

For those seeking the pleasures of the mountain, skiers and boarders enjoyed a fresh powder day after the previous night’s and early morning snowfall.

Experienced powderchasers and first-time skiers took to the mountain and more than a dozen free events entertained the crowds. Kids ran around in their fluorescent ski suites with hand-tied balloon animals and freshspun cotton candy hanging from their hands. Adults either congregated at the fire pit or folded a hand at the poker table over a glass of Three Creeks Knotty Blonde and laughter with friends or strangers.

PHOTO BY CODY RHEAULT

A bonfire lit up the slopes during Hoodoo’s annual celebration of the spirit of winter.

The much-anticipated Dummy Downhill contest took place late that afternoon.

Participants flung unmanned

contraptions off a jump, drawing hundreds of people to the north slope to watch the ensuing carnage. Fat snowflakes

came in thick, hindering the speed and descent of most See CARNIVAL on page 22

Beginning this May, the Deschutes and Willamette national forests will implement the limited-entry permit system for day and overnight use in the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, and Three Sisters wildernesses. Permits will be available on Recreation.gov beginning April 7.

The two forests hosted a public comment period on an associated special recreation permit fee that began in October 9, 2019 and ended January 10, 2020. A wide range of public comments was received on the special recreation permit fee.

The forests have decided at this time, though the limitedentry system will be implemented, no special recreation permit fee will be charged.

See WILDERNESS on page 29

Shooting is major forest Awards mark high achievement recreation activity

By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Recreational target shooting is an increasingly popular activity on the Deschutes National Forest. That popularity has an impact on local residents who are not happy hearing frequent gunfire.

Shooting is allowed across the Sisters Ranger District, except within 150 yards of residences or developed campgrounds and across roads. The Forest Service does not maintain shooting ranges or even recommend specific shooting areas — but it has identified numerous areas as suitable for safe, responsible shooting.

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criteria for a safe shooting environment, District Ranger Ian Reid told The Nugget.

“The height of the berm… is the major factor,” Reid said.

The identified areas are all cinder pits. The Sisters Ranger District office has a list of suitable areas and a map identifying their locations.

“Every one that’s on (the list) our law enforcement has looked at,” Reid said.

The areas have clear sight lines, tall backstops, and are away from or shielded from other activities — “all of the things that responsible shooters should want,” as Reid

Sisters’ talented art students had their work judged against a fierce statewide competition — and came out winners.

Last Saturday, Sisters middle and high school students were celebrated at the Scholastic Art Awards in the

Pence Pinkney Art Gallery at Central Oregon Community College (COCC), where they received their award certificates.

This year, there were over 800 entries in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in Central Oregon alone.

The annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running

recognition program for artistic teens grades 7-12.

The awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. The program awards around $300,000 in scholarships each year to the top award.

Since 1923 the annual See ART AWARDS on page 18

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See SHOOTING on page 20

Sisters art students made a big mark in the Scholastic Art Awards held last Saturday in Bend.

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Your Story Matters ............. 7 Entertainment ..................13 Obituaries ........................21 Classifieds..................26-28 Meetings ........................... 3 Announcements................12 Journey through Thyme.... 14 Crossword ....................... 25 Real Estate .................29-32

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Ain’t got that swing

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

Letters to the Editor…

The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor.

The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday.

To the Editor The Hummel family would like to send a big and very overdue “Thank-You” to our amazing community of Sisters for all of the support we received during and long after the time when Rich was sick last fall!

We are so blessed to live in such an amazing community with so much support!

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To the Editor: I would like to thank the Sisters City Council for its decision to close Creekside Park to medium and large events starting in 2021. As a Locust Street homeowner and neighbor to the park and campground, I have seen first-hand the significant safety issues raised when these multi-day events are held in this park.

After the organizer and vendors set up their booths, they park their vehicles and tall cargo trailers along Locust Street, blocking the bike lanes and significantly obscuring motorist, pedestrian, and bicyclist views of intersection

traffic, both northbound on Locust and eastbound on Jefferson. Patrons park in the neighborhood, frequently on the narrow Locust Street Bridge, which forces all users of the street into a narrow traffic lane increasing the possibility of an injury accident.

Locust is heavily used by summer visitors staying at the campground and FivePine Lodge to access the downtown area. Many of our summer visitors do not understand that Jefferson can be quite busy and fast as local traffic uses it to avoid Cascade. These folks assume that traffic will be light and often bike or walk through the Locust/Jefferson intersection without stopping.

I personally have nearly been struck, and have almost struck, pedestrians, bicyclists, and, yes, vehicles, due to the obstructed view at this intersection during these events and the congestion they create, and I’m aware of how dangerous it is. Our visitors are not.

While the Councilor who voted no states that “little to no factual reasons” to change Creekside park use exist and implies that the See LETTERS on page 28

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Travel time on the way to a newspaper conference last week gave me more leisure than usual to run down the warren of rabbit holes that is political journalism c. 2020.

It’s weird out there, as you have probably noticed.

A couple of pieces caught my eye, one of which is simply a telling commentary on the American outlook: According to The Daily Beast, “Last year, more people (141 million) voted for their favorite videos on Pornhub than voted in the 2016 U.S. presidential election (139 million).”

So… priorities.

The other was an in-depth Politico profile of Rachael Bitecofer, a flamboyant newcomer to the world of political forecasting, whose claim to fame is that she called the 2018 House elections quite accurately, based around a fairly radical theory that swing voters don’t matter much. At all.

Per Politico: “The classic view is that the pool of American voters is basically fixed: About 55 percent of eligible voters are likely to go to the polls, and the winner is determined by the 15 percent or so of ‘swing voters’ who flit between the parties. So a general election campaign amounts to a long effort to pull those voters in to your side.

“Bitecofer has a nickname for this view. She calls it, with disdain, ‘Chuck Todd theory of American politics’: “The idea that there is this informed, engaged American population that is watching these political events and watching their elected leaders and assessing their behavior and making a judgment.’”

“And it is just not true…. “‘In the polarized era, the outcome isn’t really about the candidates. What matters is what percentage of the electorate is Republican and Republican leaners, and what percentage is Democratic and Democratic leaners, and how they get activated,’ she said.”

Bitecofer also believes that “ideology isn’t as big a motivator as identity” in politics, which I think is spot

on. Just witness politicians and voters alike twisting their purported beliefs into pretzels to support a position that boosts their side or hurts the other.

Being that classic independent “swing voter,” I’ve noticed that nobody really puts any effort into pulling me — or my friends who share my outlook — to their side. If, say, you value robust protections for public lands AND robust protections of your Second Amendment rights, you really don’t have a political home in 2020, and nobody is inviting you in out of the storm.

We likeminded folk — “the hardcore, radical center” as a friend jokingly called us last week — aren’t going to decide the national 2020 election. As far as the presidential election goes, none of us want ANY of the options we’re being presented with anyway.

That leaves people who have been raised, educated and conditioned to civic responsibility more than a little uncomfortable — but there it is. When you know your voice is not going to be heard – and is, in fact, not wanted — you have a couple of options. One is to yell and scream all the louder in the hopes that sheer volume will tell — the tactic of a twoyear-old in a full-blown temper tantrum. The other is to turn your attentions to areas where your voice is not only heard, but welcomed.

And that means going local.

The vast amount of psychological energy dissipated in hurricane winds of identity-based national politics — or caught up in various skeevy forms of entertainment — is better spent at home, enhancing our local environment. Participating in the civic life of Sisters is going to have a lot more impact than Facebook posts about national politics; mentoring a child carries more weight into the future.

We all know this — we just have to remind ourselves of it now and then, so we can break the tentacles of a political-entertainment nexus purpose-built to keep us uselessly wrought up and mashing those click links.

Time for this swing voter to go for a hike.

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

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Longtime friends launch IT business

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

As seniors in high school back in 2005-06, Harrison Womack and Chadbourne Lovegren both served as student interns for the nowwell-known IEE (Integrated Environmental Expedition) program at Sisters High School. Working together to lead students, as well as adults, on a trip into the Three Sisters Wilderness and later on a rafting excursion on the Deschutes River, along with the daily work in the class, deepened their friendship and gave them a foundation of confidence that they say

helped them arrive back in Sisters where they began a business as partners in an Information Technology (IT) company called New Fathom IT. Though the pair kept in contact since their high school days, both had ventured away from Central Oregon for work. Womack says that he had fostered the idea of joining forces with Lovegren in one way or another for quite some time, coming up with one business idea or another.

“Every now and then I would have an idea and get See NEW FATHOM on page 31

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Dustbowl Revival brings an eclectic mix of musical genres back to Sisters on February 21.

Dustbowl Revival to return to Sisters Gassen keeps SPRD facility running smooth

By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

If something needs fixing or cleaning around the Sisters Park and Recreation District’s Coffield Center, Rita Gassen, facilities coordinator, is the go-to person.

She began working at SPRD four years ago as a part-time building attendant and now works full-time overseeing the cleaning of the building, the landscaping around the building,

plumbing issues and, perhaps most importantly, keeping the oil-fueled boilers operating properly.

In her four years at SPRD, she has worked for four different executive directors and is really happy with how everything has turned out.

“I’m proud of the employees and the organization as a whole for rising above past difficulties and keeping everything going. It shows See GASSEN on page 30

Fan-favorite Dustbowl Revival will be returning to the Sisters stage on Friday, February 21 as the second installment of the Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert Series.

Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. In many ways, they could have continued creating joyful, booty-shaking songs and cut-to-heart folk-rock ballads that lift up their transcendent live shows — and mining

new energetic material from the place where folk music, funk and soul meet.

Dustbowl Revival performed at the 2018 Sisters Folk Festival. They were one of the groups who were booked for 2017, but due to its cancellation they returned for the 2018 festival.

Zach Lupetin, who goes by “Z,” plays guitar, sings, and writes. He spoke with The Nugget about the return of the band to Sisters as well as their new record and the approach they took with it.

Lupetin moved to L.A. from Chicago because music was always an obsession of

his. He couldn’t escape the love for it no matter where he was.

“I was working in advertising when I moved and I was always trying to find a way to have music take over,” said Lupetin.

While in LA, he decided to put up a hopeful Craigslist ad about starting a band because he wanted to play music with other people.

He listed a bunch of genres because he wanted to be able to put genres together.

“People started coming into that musical orbit See CONCERT 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 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Takoda’s. 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, 4:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091.

Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022.

FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept.

Board of Directors Meets monthly.

541-595-2191 for time & date.

Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288.

Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefire.com.

Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771.

Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771.

This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to lisa@nuggetnews.com

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Tales from a

Sisters Naturalist

by Jim Anderson

Healing and loving the land Several years ago, while conducting some fence lizard business at the Deschutes Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve, I ran into Amanda Egertson, the Land Trust’s stewardship director. She was conducting a restoration project on the preserve with a vigor I found remarkable, planting grass over and over and over, day after day.

The Metoilus Preserve was once a picnic ground for the old Brooks-Scanlon Lumber firm in Bend. In that capacity the land was trampled and most of the native ground cover was no longer there, and what was had been eaten down to nubbins by deer and elk. In spite of this degradation, there are three species of native lizards living there: sagebrush, fence and horned.

Amanda loves the land and decided to make things right again by planting native grasses in the preserve. As a result, the mule deer thought they’d died and gone to heaven; here were these beautiful, luscious grass plugs suddenly appearing on their land and all they had to do was be patient and the ones they ate would soon be replaced.

And that’s the way it went until Amanda hit on the right deer repellent (rotten eggs and garlic) to coat the soil around the grass. But that took quite a while and lots and lots of grass, dedication and patience to work out.

The preserve is healing, and you should see the thriving grasses now!

Well, it just so happens that Brent Fenty of the newly organized Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT) is about to do something similar. He has his eye on some small chunks of private land located in a BLM Wilderness Study Area southeast of Bend.

The Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is one of the largest in the United States, spanning 118,794 acres and is located about an hour southeast of Bend. The topography of this area varies from salt flats in the west to steep escarpments in the east and is home to mule deer, pronghorn antelope and golden eagles. One of the oldest studied prehistoric sites in North America, Paisley Cave, is also nearby.

Here’s the way Brent’s trying to make it work: For $46 an acre, anyone can contribute to the permanent conservation of this area that is home to wildlife gems such as migratory birds and desert big-horn sheep, within the BLM’s Diablo Mountain Wilderness Study Area in northern Lake County.

If you want to take a look at what properties are available, you can view each acre by going to www.conserve. org, select the acre you like, then buy it at a bargain-basement price. You’ll receive additional information regarding the natural values of the property, plus the latitude and longitude of the acre if you want to visit it.

Each donation is matched four-fold: At $46 per acre, the donor is paying ? of the acre’s cost, which triggers matching funds from ODLT and Global Wildlife Conservation, for a total purchase price of $182 per acre.

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Oregon’s high desert, although composed of significant areas of public land, also contains tracts of private land that are critical to wildlife habitat, unique ecosystems and scenic values. Securing these inholdings furthers restoration and conservation efforts in the region and provides access to the parcels and surrounding public lands.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, l i k e millions of acres of land throughout Oregon, the Diablo Mountain Wilderness was pounded hard by early sheep and cattle grazing.

Ecosystems have been destroyed by continued cattle grazing, which has never given the land the opportunity to heal from the abuse of the mid-1800s.

The BLM, in its eagerness to create cow pastures that have replaced native vegetation, hasn’t helped matters much. However, management of the Diablo Wilderness Study Area is going to change things.

If ODLT can get all those tiny parcels of private ground into their conservation plan, the ecosystems within those areas will be restored, wildlife habitat first and foremost; then cattle will be welcomed onto the land, but with strict guidelines.

There will be no more of that old saying, “eat everything in sight, boys, and we’ll get more tomorrow.”

The largest private acreage within the wilderness study area is known as Lost Cabin, which is near the 750-mile-long Oregon Desert Trail. There are natural artesian springs very near the old cabin. Some fascinating geological interactions with sand and springs have created unique land forms around the cabin, making the area especially important

for water-birds and spring dwellers. It is also a very important source of water for thru-hikers over a pretty dry stretch of trail.

Diablo Mountain has a series of active golden eagle nests on it which are being watched over carefully by the Oregon Eagle Foundation.

The parcels of land under ODLT’s protection are a significant part of the high desert ecosystem and contain key elements for sage grouse and golden eagle populations of the area. The combination of ODLT and conserve.org making it possible for these historical private lands to be returned to productive ecosystems will be a treasure for the nature of the area for years to come.

I’m in, how about you…?

(Jess – Breakout following in V-Day “Card”) I agree with Aldo Leopold when he wrote, “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.

“If the land mechanism as a whole is good then every part is good, whether we understand it or not…To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering.”

Amanda planting grass.

Vital part of a healthy ecosystem: sagebrush orb weaver spider (photos by Jim Anderson (3) Jim hugging a baby golden eagle who was about to hurt itself. (4) Lost Cabin (Photo provided) Please mask all photos with a Valentine Day’s “Heart.”

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Sisters woman hits the court

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Pat Vandewater of Sisters recently returned to her Pine Meadow home from Orlando, Florida, after her Athletic Club of Bend women’s tennis team placed fifth in the United States Tennis Association National Championships, representing the Pacific Northwest region of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Vandewater started her competitive tennis career as a member of the Madison High School tennis team in Portland when they won the City championship. After school she put her tennis racquet away and didn’t bring it out again until her early 40s while living in Seattle. She and her husband, Doug Croce, played for fun in local outdoor parks and while wintering in Palm Desert in their 27-foot Winnebago. In the desert, Vandewater was a member of two different teams, playing every day and sometimes twice a day.

With their motorhome, they met up with friends made in Palm Desert to camp and play tennis. One such gathering occurred in Shasta City, California, where Vandewater, at age 63, played five matches between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. in 105-degree heat. After that, Vandewater said her tolerance for playing in the heat was greatly diminished.

Over 10 summers, Doug and Pat built their house in Camp Sherman’s Metolius Meadows. They found time to play tennis with friends on the two tennis courts in the development. Their three children, two daughters and a son, worked at Black Butte Ranch during those summers. When they moved into their Sage Meadow home in Sisters, their son attended Sisters High School for his last two years and played basketball for the Outlaws.

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They joined the Athletic Club of Bend and Pat pursued her competitive doubles tennis as a 3.5 player (based on the USTA graded scale from 2.0 – 5.0). She has now moved up to 4.0 and plays and competes with partners and a team she truly enjoys. She is a member of the Super Seniors (65+), and Vandewater says she is “the superest of all ‘cuz I’m 73.”

In 2018, their team won the Southern Oregon League which includes Ashland, Medford, Salem, Eugene, and Bend. They then played in the PNW sectionals but didn’t progress any further. In 2019, the eight-woman team won their league and then the sectionals, which were played last September at Sunriver.

That meant they got to represent the PNW at the National Championships in January 2020 in Orlando on clay courts. Every year the championships alternate between Orlando on clay and Surprise, Arizona on hard courts.

Vandewater said for five months of 2019, her fulltime focus was on tennis. Her husband acted as her coach, drilling her on skill sets like lobs, and overhead and drop shots. She also participated in once-a-week clinics run by club staff and team practices at the Athletic Club of Bend.

Fortunately, Vandewater’s current home is adjacent to the Pine Meadow tennis courts, making fair-weather practices very handy.

Not used to playing on

clay courts, the team arrived in Orlando four days before the tournament to allow time for practice. Vandewater said that by the third day they were acclimated to playing on clay.

At the end of the first day of the tournament, the PNW representatives had won two matches against Texas (Dallas) and Eastern (New York) and were in second place. On Saturday their two matches were delayed by rain and high winds. They finally played one match at 10 p.m. on damp clay, losing to Florida. Most of the other teams were able to play both of their matches on Saturday.

The Bend team made it back to their rooms by midnight to be up at 5 a.m. for a 7 a.m. match against Southern California, who had won the championship the previous year. By beating Southern California, they were tied for fourth place with Northern California. The final positions

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Outlaws suffer overtime heart-breaker

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

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Payden Petterson drives for the basket in Outlaws basketball action.

Girls basketball continues to battle

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws lost both their match-ups this past week, but continue to work hard and are improving with each game. Sisters fell 38-62 on the road at Newport on Tuesday, February 4, and three days later lost 33-61 at home against Cascade.

In Tuesday’s action, Sisters had a good first half against Newport. In the fourth quarter, the Outlaws really worked hard to cut down the lead. They played competitively and knocked down key shots that kept within striking distance. In the final quarter, Sisters had several turnovers, and the Cubs scored and created a big gap in the score.

Ellie Rush led the Outlaws with 12 points, Payden Petterson scored seven, Josie Patton tallied six, Hallie Schwartz contributed five, and RyleeReese Morgan added four.

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be in the game,” said Coach Brittaney Brown.

At home on Friday against Cascade, the team hosted the Future Lady Outlaws, and Brown told The Nugget it was fun to have the youth players involved in such a highenergy game. Sisters kept the game fairly close in the first quarter, but only put three points on the scoreboard in the second. At the half, they trailed 9-36. They executed much better in the second half, but couldn’t close the huge deficit from the first half.

Petterson led the team with 11 points, Schwartz scored nine, and Rush and Morgan added six points each.

“We fought hard every minute, and the girls played with high energy and effort,” said Brown. “We really ramped up the energy in the second half on the boards, and again I was really proud of our girls for competing the entire game.”

Sisters was scheduled to play at Woodburn on Tuesday, February 11. The Outlaws will face Philomath at home on Friday.

The Outlaws started their week with a heartbreaking 50-56 loss in overtime at Newport on Tuesday, February 4. At home three days later they fell 27-42 to Cascade.

In Tuesday’s overtime loss, the Outlaws started off strong. Sam Nicklous, Brogan Petterson, Nate Weber, and Connor Linn all hit three-point shots in the second quarter and at the half it was knotted up at 28-28. Both teams scored 14 points in each of the first two quarters.

Newport went on a run in the third and went up 44-37 as teams entered the final quarter. Sisters played solid defense in the fourth and cut the Cubs’ lead to four with a minute left on the clock. In the final minute, Weber hit a couple of free throws and then finished a tough drive to the hoop with six seconds left. Newport got the ball to their best player and he managed to get a shot at the rim that missed at the buzzer and sent the game into overtime.

After two scoreless minutes Newport scored on an offensive rebound. The Outlaws had to foul and after going 0/7 in the fourth from the stripe, the Cubs weren’t going to miss. Sisters lost by six and the Cubs tallied the win.

Nicklous finished with 15 points, Weber recorded 13, and Petterson added 10.

Coach Rob Jensen said, “Overall, we showed some grit to stick with it and get to overtime on a tough road trip. It’s never easy playing a game all the way out at the coast. Our guys aren’t quitting, and despite the result we are improving every day.

Their hard work is showing up; we just have to keep

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Brogan Petterson puts up two for the struggling Outlaws. tightening down on the little things.”

At home on Friday, the Outlaws had trouble with the Cougar’s defense throughout the contest. The first quarter was the roughest, with Sisters down 6-16. Jensen stated the Outlaws never gave up, but kept after it the entire game.

Sisters cut Cascade’s lead to 10 with four minutes left on the clock, but just couldn’t get any further.

Petterson had a good game on both offense and defense and recorded seven points.

Jensen noted that Brogan has become a steady force for the Outlaws.

Weber and Nicklous were limited in their looks due to very athletic match-ups.

Nate tallied six points and

Sam added two. Connor Linn pitched in with five points, and Max Palanuk and Ricky Huffman provided some big minutes off the bench.

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Owning my wellness to love you more — a Valentine’s Day promise

Your Story MATTERS

Audry Van Houweling, PMHNP Columnist

One could name a lot of reasons to be stressed these days. Putting aside personal concerns, simply turning on the news can raise anybody’s blood pressure.

Much of our social economy thrives on fear-based messaging that adds to unease and uncertainty. Finances, family stress, job woes, academic pressure, stable housing, and social isolation are among many anxieties we might be facing. Feelings of overwhelm, worry, and pessimism can be hard to dodge.

Even worse can be feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness.

When such negativity gains a tight grip, we can lose sight of our own agency and may feel that the powers that be have ultimately failed us. Certainly, there is something to be said for very real systemic oppression that

makes stability for some near impossible. That is another soap-box for another day, but for many of us, our feelings cannot be purely blamed on circumstance, but are very much the product of the story we tell ourselves about our circumstances.

The story we tell ourselves and what we choose to do with our story plays a significant role in how we interact with the world and most definitely how we operate and relate in the context of relationships.

Some of us have been long familiar with dysfunction. Throughout our lives, adrenaline, fighting, flighting, and freezing may have been common companions.

Chaos can become more comfortable than order and stability. We may have been caregivers in such situations, which can reinforce beliefs of people-pleasing and perfectionism where our validation comes from being “needed.” We may also have been acclimated to be perpetrators of instability — to create chaos, to seek confrontation, and more comfortable with expressing anger than calmness. Lastly, we may depend too much on another to care for us. In all

cases, codependency in relationships can be a common outcome.

Codependency is an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner.

While appreciating and desiring certain qualities from a partner is central to a healthy relationship, problems arise when we place too much of our well-being on the shoulders of another. Not only can codependency cause resentment and stagnation, but the bottom line is that the people we may be too dependent upon will ultimately fail to meet our expectations or validate us the way we were hoping. This may cause us to feel lost, uncertain, or stuck.

We may also become too reliant on extrinsic factors for validation — money, appearance, job performance, athletic performance or other measures that often shift and lack permanence. Is it okay to have goals and standards?

Absolutely. If you fail to meet these goals and standards, do you lack value? No. H o w t o O w n Yo u r Wellness Owning your wellness does not mean relying purely on self-sufficiency and hoping you can follow the

cowboy model and find your bootstraps. Owning your wellness means accepting responsibility for the story you are telling yourself and being open to editing this story either by your own processing or via the assistance of others. Editing your storyline and maintaining a narrative that allows for forward momentum takes time and energy. It also takes self-trust and direction. These are a few things I find useful: 1. Make habits that support time and energy.

• Sleep. Shoot for 8 hours each night.

• Get moving. You don’t have to push yourself. Just go on a walk. Try to get in 30-60 minutes of movement most days.

• Eat real foods. I am not going to get too technical here. Just eat foods that are “real” that your body knows what to do with. Avoid processed foods.

• Minimize the booze.

Minimize the caffeine.

• Limit social media. It is an all-too-common robber of time.

2. Check in with yourself.

• If we have lived a life revolving around and dependent upon others, it is likely we have yet to get to know

ourselves that well. Take time for quiet. Meditate. Pray. Get out in nature. Take time for stillness. Ask yourself how you are feeling. Learn to appreciate your voice. Try new things (on your own) and take some risks — this is how you ultimately learn to trust yourself again. Get to know what keeps you grounded, what gives you joy, and what may be depleting.

3. Establish boundaries.

• As we reclaim our wellness, we need to learn how to say “NO.” We need to become familiar with assertiveness and resist being too passive or too aggressive. We may need to have tough conversations with our significant other who we share codependence with.

Sometimes the most loving thing to do is to say no and let go.

4. Get spiritual.

• In my opinion, spirituality is simply connecting to what gives you meaning.

Finding meaning outside our relationships and circumstance allows us to have more resilience when there are bumps in the road. The bumps that may have been jolts can be softened as spirituality See PROMISE on page 14

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Wrestlers battle in Madras and valley

Bull by Bull

By Judy Bull Columnist

• Fords have always been known for their excellent heaters, and my old Bronco and Ranger are no exception. However, good as their heaters are, they don’t even begin to compete with my friends’ cars which all have seat-warmers. There is just nothing to compare to being warmed from the bottom up.

• I’ve read that as one ages, it is important to engage one’s mind by doing puzzles, painting, learning new things, even learning a new language. I have chosen to teach myself how to write with my right hand. Though it is still barely legible, if nothing else, trying it makes me laugh.

• Communities are where you find them. It feels good to know that most all of my friends are watching “Jeopardy!” with me on any given evening. Over the past few months I’ve practically stalked Alex Trebek with emailed words of encouragement, as he fights off pancreatic cancer, and the recent Tournament of Champions was the perfect Rx for what ails Jeopardy! and Company.

• Talking Jeopardy!, the subject of the final question the other night was: Cabinet Positions. Says I, aloud, “Glasses on the right. Cups on the left.”

• Beginning last fall, I’ve been having quite a time with badgers. ODFW suggested I put ammonia or mothballs down their holes but not at the same time.

Seems the combo would cause quite an explosion.

• Although I’m not

terribly keen on being 76, I love that it allows for the freeing up of some of my stuff. I’m at a point in my life where I’d much rather see someone enjoy something of mine that they love than keeping it under my roof. It’s lots more fun for everyone.

• The last time I stayed up all night was the night of the day I moved into my brand-new house. My dog Levi Elizabeth and I spent the whole night putting everything in place — same place everything still is — and then treated ourselves to a big breakfast at the Tom Tom Diner at 4:30 a.m.

After breakfast I spent $125 at Food-4-Less to stock our empty cupboards.

• Driving to Winnemucca long years ago, Vernon told me about pogonips.

Beware the pogonip: Native Americans coined this term to describe the freezing fog and fine ice needles sometimes created in winter. Pogonips caused much sickness and many deaths among Native Americans and most times the medicine man was held responsible.

• It’s hard for me not to “yoo-hoo.” I’ve yoo-hooed most all of my life, having been raised in a yoo-hooing family. Often times when I walk through my own door upon returning from town, I yoo-hoo. I’m not fooling myself — it just feels welcoming.

Two Outlaws wrestlers came out on top in action at the Madras Invitational last weekend. At the same time, Tyler “Daisy” Patterson competed at the Girl’s Southern Regional Championships at Thurston High School.

“This year’s tournament was full of some great competition,” Coach John Downs reported. “Daisy’s bracket alone had 21 girls and was one of the largest brackets at the tournament. Combined with the North Regional Championship at another high school location they totaled over 550 girls are now competing in wrestling in the state of Oregon! It is a great and exciting time for the girls.

Daisy hopes that with this exciting time in wrestling that Sisters High will be able to have it’s own team someday in the future, and so do I.” Last Saturday the Outlaws wrestling team traveled to Madras High School to participate in the White Buffalo Invitational.

The Outlaws had an outstanding tournament even though it does not show in the team scores, where the squad finished fifth. Out of the 10 Outlaw wrestlers that competed, seven earned placing finishes. This include five in the first-place finals match.

“It is amazing to see the whole team starting to peak with only two weeks before district,” said Downs.

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“He has been working harder and harder at practice and he is now starting to see the results,” Downs said. Maffey’s first match was against Venegas of Wilsonville. Wyatt dominated the match, winning by pin in 1:03. His next match he faced third-seed White from Madras. The match went all three rounds with Maffey winning by a 12-5 decision.

This win placed him into the first-place match verses the number-one seeded Muenzer from Hood River Valley.

“I was amazed by Wyatt’s speed keeping up with Muenzer’s experience and speed,” Downs said. “Wyatt’s conditioning paid off in the end. With just 51 seconds left in the final round Wyatt was able to turn and pin the Hood River wrestler and earn the pin. This will be the boost Wyatt will need to push harder in practice to get ready for the upcoming district tournament.”

The Outlaws had two wrestlers competing at 138.

Junior Chaz Patterson, who had a tough weekend, was able to earn a match in the fifth-place finals but lost to

Roberts of Molalla to take home sixth-place honors.

Senior Anthony Randolph battled for a first-place finish and came up just short.

“The first match for Anthony was a three-round warm-up for him and he earned the win by a score of 12-2,” Downs reported “His next match was against Switzler of Madras and Anthony won by fall with only 36 seconds left in the final round. He then had to face the first-seeded Quesada from Wilsonville. The match went almost all three rounds and Anthony wrested hard but could just not keep up with the Willsonville wrestler. Quesada did have trouble with Anthony, and Anthony did not quit and did not allow a pin.”

Quesada had to resort to earning points on Randolph instead and was able earn the win with a score of 16-1.

“It was a tough loss for Anthony but I told him that it was just another learning experience that he can use to motivate himself in practice to continue to improve, and it is never a bad thing to take See WRESTLERS on page 9

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senior for all three rounds. In the last seconds of the final round the Molalla wrestler was ahead 4 to 2 and knew there was not much time left and so he let Ben up giving Ben one point and the Molalla wrestler was just going to keep way for the last few seconds but Ben was able to grab around Wynn, lift and throw him to the mat and earn the two-point takedown in the last second, giving Ben the win with a 5-4 victory. It was an amazing day for Ben. Being a freshman, just getting to live wrestle for the first time three quarters through the season and earning a first-place finish. You just don’t see that every day.”

The next couple wrestlers were also in the same weight class at 152 pounds.

Sophomore Jared Miller was finally able to compete in this weight class. He had been at the 160-pound class all season and now was able to compete with smaller wrestlers.

“Jared only had a couple matches, but he felt a lot better in the smaller weight class and hopes to stay down for the rest of the season and compete at districts at the same weight,” Downs said.

Senior Dillon King went 2-2 on the day, earning a fifthplace finish over Comingore of The Dalles with a fall in 1:36 in the first round.

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home a second place finish,” Downs said.

Junior Landon Nothiger was only one match away from the fifth-place match.

Freshman Ben Cooper had a knee injury in the beginning of the regular season, but attended practices helping Downs coach. Finally cleared, he was ready to wrestle in a brace.

“His first match went by quickly with Ben winning by fall in 27 seconds,” Downs reported. “Then the wins continued for Ben as he won by decision over Bronson of Hood River 11-6. Ben then had to face the secondseeded wrestler Kallenbach of Madras. This was Ben’s really first test and he did amazing by pinning the seeded wrestler in just 37 seconds into the second round.

Cooper then faced the firstseeded wrestler Wynn from Molalla.

“Wynn is a senior and ranked 10th in the state with a record of 22-10, but none of this effected Ben’s mindset,” Downs said.” Ben was not intimidated and wrestled very hard versus the experienced

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The Outlaws sent Daisy Patterson to the Girls Southern Regional Tournament.

The 195-pound weight class was represented by Senior Ethan Martin, who had a great day, winning two matches in a row by fall and then he ended that day in the first-place match against the number-one seeded Zemke of Madras. “Zemke has a record of 21-5 and is a pretty good wrestler at 220 pounds, and it seemed he decided to drop down to the 195 weight class,” Downs said. “We knew that if Ethan had a good day he would meet Zemke in the finals and Ethan knew he would have to work very hard

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Sophomore Jacob Washington and senior Damien King had a good day.

Jacob was able to earn a fifthplace finish and Damien had a

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Blues, bluegrass, Irish music on tap for festival After a successful 2019 event, Sisters Folk Festival is celebrating its 24th festival this year. The organization started announcing the initial lineup for the 2020 festival, releasing one artist every other day throughout February via social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and on their website.

Music fans can also subscribe to the SFF email list for weekly updates throughout the year.

We’re bringing back a few of the extraordinary artists that have helped shape Sisters Folk Festival over the years...

— Brad Tisdel Artists announced so far include: Montreal-based Quebecois band Le Vent Du Nord, a crowd favorite from last year and the 2020 SFF Encore Performer; extraordinary singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier; progressive bluegrass and newgrass group Fireside Collective; the Irish band JigJam, playing their blend of high-energy traditional Irish music mixed with Americana and bluegrass, which they deem “I-Grass”; and the incomparable blues and soul singer Ruthie Foster.

“We’re bringing back a few of the extraordinary

artists that have helped shape Sisters Folk Festival over the years, while always pushing our creative direction to new and exciting artists. We consider it honoring the past while moving things forward to the future. Stay tuned for artist announcements throughout the spring,” said Brad Tisdel, creative director.

The Sisters Folk Festival is unique, with 11 venues throughout town. The largest venues are at Sisters Art Works, which holds 1,400 people, and the centrally located Village Green Park, where the tent holds 1,100 patrons. Other distinct and charming venues include: Angeline’s Bakery & Café backyard, The Depot Café patio, the Open Door courtyard, The Belfry (a converted 100-year-old church), the free Americana Stage at Fir Street Park, the stunning ponderosa pine stage at FivePine Lodge & Conference Center, the intimate Sisters Coffee Company, the Sisters Saloon for late-night revelry and the tented venue at Oliver Lemon’s (formerly Melvin’s

by Newport Avenue Market).

All of the venues are walkable, and bike valet service is provided at three locations around town, courtesy of Blazin Saddles Cycle N Style.

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Festival week will kick off once again this year with the Americana Song Academy, an immersive experience for

musicians and songwriters at Caldera, a performing arts camp high in the Cascades on Blue Lake, 20 minutes from downtown Sisters. Artists teach the craft of songwriting in workshop sessions, song circles, epic communal meals, mentor sessions, and open mic performances. Sisters Folk Festival is producing the 19th Song Academy in 2020 and the event is proving to be a transformational experience for songwriters and musicians

alike. This year’s group of instructors includes Ruthie Foster, Willy Porter, Mary Gauthier plus many more who will be announced with the artist rollout. The academy is popular and traditionally fills up early.

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On the road to adventure at Arabian Horse Show

By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

Equestrian artist, trainer, and rider Kimry Jelen embarked on a challenge that is both a leap of faith and a fulfillment of a dream. Her colorful and fanciful equine artwork is being displayed and sold at the celebrated Scottsdale Arabian Horse show, February 13-23.

“This is one of the largest, most prestigious and well-attended breed shows in America,” Jelen wrote on her blog. “My artwork will be accessible to a whole new worldwide audience of horse lovers.”

The Scottsdale event attracts more than 300,000 visitors and approximately 2,400 horses competing for more than a million dollars in prize money.

Jelen, formerly of Sisters but now living in Talent outside of Ashland, still has a cadre of supporters in this area, and her fan base is growing around the country and the world. In a brief but powerful Kickstarter campaign, they donated nearly $27,000 to meet Jelen’s major expenses involved in this event.

“The booth, booth fee, insurance, producing and

transporting artwork, gas, car, lodging, promotion, and behind-the-scenes art preparation … it adds up,” Jelen said.

And it all came together in less than three months.

This is not Jelen’s first display at a major horse show.

In 2014, she packed her artwork and shipped it to a gallery that was part of the World Equestrian Games in France.

For that event, she produced

and shipped all of her artwork, but she had help with setup and sales. This time she’s had to do it all – including renting and setting up the show booth, all its required accouterments, even a carpeted floor.

Jelen, her loyal dog Harley, and her friend and co-driver Kim Luckini, left Sisters on a sunny Sunday morning for a 1,200-mile, two-day dash to Scottsdale in a 15-foot U-Haul

truck filled with original paintings, framed and unframed giclee prints, notecards, 2020 art calendars, miscellaneous arts supplies, and grocery bags full of organic and nutritious snacks for women and dog.

Over the weekend, dozens of volunteers — friends of Kimry’s from Portland to Baker City — met at Sheryl Rudolph’s home outside Sisters to help. They folded hundreds of notecards, paired them with envelopes, and stuffed them into crystal bags.

They sorted giclee prints, put sticky corners on them, adhered them to foam core boards, and slipped them into larger crystal bags.

Meanwhile, in Sisters, another crew was hard at work making more giclee prints,

cutting foam core, and shrinkwrapping even more products for display. Other volunteers picked up and transported artwork and supplies, cooked and served food, unpacked and repacked boxes, and lent moral support to Jelen’s escapade.

By Sunday, the work was ready for some of the world’s finest horse-lovers, from cowboys and cowgirls to sheiks and titans of industry, and competitors in the show ring.

Jelen faced one obstacle after another with a coolness that belied any nerves she might be harboring. One volunteer speculated that Jelen has angels going before her.

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

THIS WEEK’S

Highlights Thursday, February 13 Furry Friends Open House 3 to 5 p.m. at Furry Friends Saturday, February 15 Explore the Universe 2 p.m. at Sisters Library

Monday, February 17 Let’s Talk, Sisters!

5:45 to 8 p.m. at Paulina Springs Books

Explore the Universe

Sisters Astronomy Club, a Monday, February 17 committee of Sisters Park & Go Fish Meeting Recreation District, presents 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church Ron and Elizabeth Polidan’s lecture, “Exploring the Universe Tuesday, February 18 with Telescopes” on Saturday, Fireside Evening Slide Show February 15 at 2 p.m. at the 7 p.m. at FivePine Sisters Library Meeting Room.

There is no charge for this event.

For more information contact Fireside Evening Jim Hammond drjhammond@ Historical Slide Show oldshoepress.com or 541-617-1086 Three Sisters Historical Society presents a Fireside Evening Slide Fire District Budget Show with Steve Stenkamp: Lost Committee Opening Oregon Ski Areas on Tuesday, Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire February 18 at 7 p.m. (doors Protection District currently has one open position on their Budget open at 6 for registration) at FivePine Conference Center. Call Committee. This position will be Kathy at 541-588-0542 for more appointed on February 18 and information. the current term will expire on June 30, 2021. Members of the Scandinavian Music Jam Budget Committee must be a Sisters Fika Coffee is hosting resident registered voter or own Central Oregon’s first real estate within the boundaries Scandinavian Jam on the 1st of the Fire District. Applications Thursday of each month from may be picked up at the Fire 6 to 8 p.m., starting March 5. All District’s Administrative Office instruments are welcome and located at 301 South Elm St. in speed is intermediate. It will be a Sisters, between the hours of learning jam so we’ll learn a tune 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or online at each session. Anyone is welcome www.sistersfire.com. Completed to bring a new tune to a session applications must be received in and teach it! Videos will be posted the Fire District’s Administrative for all tunes on youtube. They will Office no later than February 14. all be under the listing: Fika Scandi The successful applicant will be Jam - tune name. Email stolasz@ appointed at the Fire District’s mac.com or call 281-725-7345 regularly scheduled Board Meeting with any questions. on February 18 at 5 p.m. Call 541Community Worship 549-0771 for more information.

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.

Call 503-819-1723 for more info.

through Song & Prayer

Come for a time of worshipping God with prayer, communion, and songs we love from the past featuring Heritage Gospel Ministries. Held at Sisters Community Church on Sunday, March 1 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome! For more info or to arrange transportation, please contact Wendy at 541-389-6859.

Go Fish Group

This Go Fish Group will meet on Monday, February 17 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. The speaker will be Shaun Pigott, the president of the Deschutes Redband Chapter of Trout Unlimited. He will give an overview of their priorities, projects, and volunteer opportunities.

Complete Your Craft Projects

Do you have unfinished projects that you don’t seem to have time to complete? Projects can be as simple as sewing those buttons on that shirt, handiwork; cross stitch or embroidery items. How about that photo album you’ve wanted to put those pictures in? Join others on Saturday, February 22 to set aside time for encouragement and accomplishment. Meeting at Sisters Church of The Nazarene, 67130 Harrington Loop, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info please contact Pastor Jason at 541-3898960 or Chris at 503-679-2499.

Aligning Your Financial Goals with Your Values

A free 30-minute class will be held on Thursday, February 20 from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at Life Love Yoga, 484 W. Washington Ave. Learn more about why interest is growing in responsible investing, how your investments can reflect your goals and values, & more.

Must RSVP because space is limited: Karen Kassy, 541-549-1866.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Enjoy pancakes at this traditional event at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration on Tuesday, February 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The menu includes udes plain and blueberry buttermilk ermilk pancakes, sausage, blueberry rry and maple syrups, homemade ade applesauce, orange juice, coff ffee, tea (Gluten free pancakes byy request). Cost for adults is $4, ages 4 to 12 are $2, children under der 4 are free. A family of 4 or more is $10.00.

Call 541-504-2413 13 for more information.

Furry Friends Pet Food Drive

The second annual “My Furry Valentine Pet Food Drive” is sponsored again by First American Title. Drop off your donated bag of dog or cat food from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Sisters location, 178 S. Elm St. The drive ends with a coffee and cupcake open house from 3 to 5 p.m. on February 13.

For more info, call 541-797-4023.

Tai Chi/Balance Sessions

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 info: 541-549-6221.

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Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 6 p.m. Worship the 3rd Tuesday of each month Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586

Hunter’s Education Class

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.

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, February 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.

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Interactive Storytime (in Spanish) with stories, songs rhymes and crafts. Wednesdays February 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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eBook Downloads

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. Info: 541-771-3258.

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.

Call 541-617-7078 for info.

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Thursday, February in 13 1 at 1 p.m. at Sisters Library. Call 541-312-1029 for info.

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

Living with Alzheimer’s

A Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Late Stage class is being sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, February 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at Sisters Library. Hear from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families. For more information or to register, call 800-272-3900.

Meet HELGA, a beautiful fouryear-old kitty who is looking for her forever family! Helga can be a little shy at first, but give her a few treats and she perks right up and becomes an affectionate snuggle-bug!

This green-eyed beauty likes to spend her time napping, snuggling, and receiving head rubs from her favorite humans!

Come on down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon and meet Helga today!

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LLego Block Party

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

Call 541-617-7078 for info.

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.

Call 541-617-7089 for more info.

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Fireside event to feature lost ski areas

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Early Oregon skiers didn’t have any of the luxuries afforded today’s boarders and skiers, but ski they did, at a number of ski hills.

Discover those hills and their histories on Tuesday, February 18, when lifelong Bend resident and former mayor Steve Stenkamp shares his photos and history at the Three Sisters Historical Society Fireside Stories Evening, “Lost Oregon Ski Areas.”

Stenkamp grew up on the east side of Bend during the 1960s and graduated from Bend High in 1975. A retired career firefighter, Stenkamp has researched and documented forgotten ski areas around Oregon, some that had to be hiked up in order to ski down; others offering rope tows and poma lifts.

In the early 1920s, Lava Butte south of Bend was the favorite ski hill due to its steep slope, good snow, and fairly easy access. The north side of the butte held snow later into the year. In the beginning, skiers had to hike up and later a rope tow was added. There was also a small ski jump.

Night skiing was made possible by placing burn barrels along the side of the butte.

Attendees at the historical society event will hear stories about the ski jump built on Pilot Butte in 1965 for competitions. Skyliners Ski Club was founded in 1935 by four Scandinavian log mill workers. The club established a ski hill along Tumalo Creek west of Bend, including two rope tows, one long and one short, and a warming hut. Over the years, a ski jump was added as well as a lodge and ice skating. The community and local businesses were very supportive of the ski hill, even purchasing a bus to take kids to the hill from downtown.

A number of other organized ski areas dotted the map of Oregon, some lost to the annals of time, others enlarged and now operating under different names. Many of the early ski areas in the 1920s-1940s were established by parks departments, the U.S. Forest Service, or local ski clubs. A number of those were nothing more than runs cut through the trees, with the later addition of tows, ski jumps, and eventually lodges.

Some of the early Oregon areas included: McKenzie near McKenzie Pass; Idlewild, 16 miles north of Burns; Tilly Jane on the north slope of Mt. Hood on Highway 35; Windy Hill, near Government Camp;

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Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) is offering a glimpse into another culture in a new event. Night at the Orient combines authentic cuisine with a performance from Oregon Tai Chi Wushu.

“Part of SPRD’s mission is to provide cultural enrichment experiences,” said Shannon Rackowski, event coordinator for SPRD. “We were thrilled to be able to work hand in hand with Master Jian Feng Chen from Oregon Tai Chi Wushu as we created and designed this event. Our hope is to offer an annual event that will choose a new culture for Sisters to experience each year.”

Night at the Orient is a family-friendly event that will be held at The Belfry on Sunday, February 23. Tickets are on sale now. SPRD recommends that you purchase your tickets soon as there is limited space.

For more information about the Night at the Orient, visit www.sistersrecreation.com or call SPRD at 541-549-2091.

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Mary’s Peak, 24 miles from Corvallis; Crescent Lake; and Sky Trail Ski Area, 12 miles south of Ashland.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. at the FivePine Conference Center, with Stenkamp’s presentation starting at 7 p.m. General admission is $10, with current TSHS members admitted for free as part of their member benefits. Those wishing to join may do so prior to the presentation. Fees are $25 for individuals and $40 for a couple or family. There are three more Fireside Stories Evenings scheduled for 2020 in March, April, and October.

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Hoodoo Ski Lodge Live Music with The Jess Ryan Band 5 to 8 p.m. Part of the Friday Night Lights Music Series. Call 541-822-3337 or go to www.skihoodoo.com for more info.

Downtown Bend and Old Mill District Oregon WinterFest 5 to 10 p.m. Live music, wine walk, ice carving, marketplace, family play zone and more! For additional information go to oregonwinterfest.com or call 541-323-0964.

Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring your own games & friends or find them there! Call 541-5880311 for more information.

Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

Cork Cellars Live Music with Jazz Folks 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com.

Downtown Bend and Old Mill District Oregon WinterFest 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live music, dog show, ice carving, family play zone, marketplace and more! For additional information go to oregonwinterfest.com or call 541-323-0964.

Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

Downtown Bend and Old Mill District Oregon WinterFest 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fire pits, dog show, ice carving, family play zone, marketplace and more! For additional information go to oregonwinterfest.com or call 541-323-0964.

Tues., Feb. 25, 6-9 p.m.

Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 18 TUES 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

Dr. Larry Price: “Dark Matter”

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Tommy Castro & The Pain Killers Legendary blues and soul giant knows how to ignite a crowd!

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Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20.

For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

The Suttle Lodge Live Music with Julianna Barwick & Hanna Haas 6 to 8 p.m. Fireside Show series. Doors open at 5. Tickets at TheSuttleLodge.com/Happenings.

20 THUR Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with Marcy Cottrell Houle & Jack McGowan 6:30 p.m. The author will present from her book, “A Generous Nature.” For more info call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com.

Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com.

Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.

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Sisters High School Live Music with Dustbowl Revival 7 p.m. Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert Series. Tickets and information: 541-549-4979 or SistersFolkFestival.org.

Hoodoo Ski Lodge Live Music with The Tortilla Chips 5 to 8 p.m. Part of the Friday Night Lights Music Series. Call 541-822-3337 or go to www.skihoodoo.com for more info.

Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring your own games & friends or find them there! Call 541-5880311 for more information.

Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.

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Journey through

Thyme Jodi Schneider Columnist

A Valentine’s Day date night at home Love is a positive emotion with many tangible health benefits, and you can express it in many ways — including a home-cooked meal.

Cooking is an expression of love, so plan a night in with your significant other and make your meal just as special as if you had gone out. It’s possible to keep the romance alive by staying in and cooking an elegant, affordable meal that will sweep your sweetheart off his or her feet.

Everyone can cook. Even if you’ve never cooked, this is the perfect time to try it out. It will be more romantic, more personal, and leave you extra money to spend on wine and a gift. If you’re really afraid of cooking, stick to something simple.

Dinner for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a big production.

Choose an easy Valentine’s dinner menu.

Creating that Valentine’s dinner at home with your significant other can include a romantic Valentine’s theme with candlelight, a bottle of wine, and a delectable homemade meal.

Lighting is important when creating the perfect atmosphere. Too much light makes a room look stark, but not enough will have you fumbling for your silverware. Candles are the obvious choice to set your romantic scene, whether they are votives, tea lights, taper or pillar candles — they are all perfect.

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decorating the house in festive, love-themed decor. Rose petals are the quintessential Valentine’s Day decoration.

Scatter them on the dinner table, mantelpiece or pillow.

If you don’t have access to fresh roses, you can make your own from colored paper Then you could go for relaxing music that you both love such as jazz, soul or lounge music; they are sure to set the perfect mood for your romantic dinner.

The secret to a flawless romantic dinner for two is preparation. Think your menu through before you try to create anything too elaborate.

All of your courses should be able to be cooked in advance, with minimum attention required until just before serving. Make a salad to go with it and simply drizzle the dressing on just before serving. If you have time the day before, why not make your own dessert, too?

You’ve set a scene for love and romance; you’ve cooked a delicious meal, now it’s time to enjoy each other’s company. Good food, good wine and good company deserve to be savored, not rushed.

What could be better than an entrée that comes with its own creamy vegetable side?

This is an easy recipe for a romantic dinner for two at home. It looks delicious and goes together in no time for a perfect supper.

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6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1-1/2 tsp. olive oil 1/3 cup white wine or reduced sodium chicken broth

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can allow for perspective, empathy, and hope. Don’t have a sense of meaning? It might be worth exploring.

5. For goodness sakes, ask for help.

• Again, editing your story is not necessarily easy.

Some of the elements of our story may be completely sub-conscious — hard-wired responses to trauma that may be lodged in primitive parts of our brain and body. Some of our story elements may be very strong defense mechanisms that are no longer so necessary. Some of us are very bonded to our defenses, and it takes gentle questioning and encouragement to let go.

And, sometimes our ability to edit the story can be inhibited by very real physiological processes that may require treatment and intervention.

While our significant other can add to our wellness (and sometimes subtract), our response is ultimately our responsibility. When we own our wellness, our connection with ourselves and significant other is more whole, authentic, empathetic, and forgiving. In the end, owning our wellness means more room for love…

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4 shallots, thinly sliced 1 pkg. (10 oz.) fresh spinach, trimmed 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup sour cream

Sprinkle the chicken with seasoned salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170 degrees. Remove from pan and keep warm.

In same pan, cook and stir shallots until tender. Add wine and bring to a boil. Cook until wine is reduced by half. Add spinach and salt. Cook and stir just until spinach is wilted.

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• Oliver Lemon’s presented the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank with a check for $13,545 raised in their Food For February drive. The drive is designed to provide a boost to the Food Bank in the post-holiday period when donations might fall off but demand for services in the depths of winter is on the rise.

• L. LaRue wrote: “I wanted to write a big thank-you to Reneé of Fika Sisters Coffee House for the wonderful business she has created. She is a hardworking woman who goes out of her way to make everyone who enters her business welcome, comfortable and relaxed.

“Her Swedish background is mixed into not only her baking but also her décor. She has delicious bakery treats and great coffee. You can sit in comfortable, cushioned couches or chairs and enjoy all the sunlight through the large windows. The scenery is pretty awesome.

“She will tell you that ‘Fika’ means to take a rest

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with friends for coffee and a sweet. She has become a valuable member of our community and has shown her involvement by opening her business for ‘Game Night,’ employment help, and other numerous groups who meet for business or pleasure.

“When you visit her shop, you may not know her when you come in, but you will when you leave. Thank you again Reneé, for your kindness and generosity to our community.”

It was 1986, I was 20 years old, and I just graduated from The International Air Academy. I made a good friend while attending and we decided to move to Seattle together to hopefully work for Alaska Airlines. It just so happened, she brought me to her parents’ house before we moved and I met her brother. I was outside changing the headlight in my car and he thought that was pretty cool, so asked if he could take me to a movie that night.

We ended up dating for about a year and, according to him, I broke his heart.

I was a little wild at the time and didn’t want to settle down.

Fast forward to 2003. We both had been married and divorced and his sister was still my best friend and I always knew where Michael was and what he was up to because of her.

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District charts course for future

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Sisters schools want to prepare students to change the world. They’ve launched a plan designed to prepare them to do that.

The Sisters School District has completed two years of strategic planning to create a framework where schools will: “Invest in relationships that support every student’s growth and sense of belonging; create extraordinary learning experiences that make learning real; empower and support students and staff to become the best versions of themselves; prepare students to be courageous individuals, effective communicators, critical thinkers and problemsolvers for life.”

According to the strategic plan document released recently by the District, the planning process was launched “in December 20, 2017 with a commitment from Sisters School Board

members and Superintendent Curtiss Scholl, to undertake a rigorous, comprehensive and representative process. The process started with a review of District strengths and areas to consider for improvement.

It then transitioned to the creation of a multi-year strategic plan.”

The plan is built around three goals, and implementation plans and performance measures for each.

Goal 1: BELONG Every student is known and connected to adults, peers and resources to develop emotional self-regulation and a foundation of resilience.

Goal 2: PREPARE Every student is on a purposeful path to graduation and is taking an active role in their academic achievement, goal-setting and character development.

Goal 3: INSPIRE Every student is empowered to discover their passions and strengths through exceptional programs, community

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partnerships and inclusive practices.

The plan asserts that students operate in an “increasingly changing world where the work they do and the problems they solve will require the ability to see the big picture, relate well to others and think creatively. We are committed to educating students to have the confidence and capacity to change the world. We know our students and help them find their strengths and passions.

Individual relationships are foundational to everything we do, as is our belief in each student’s ability to become a caring, contributing adult.

This requires a focus on the whole individual, including their mental and emotional well-being, beginning with self-awareness and compassion. We believe diversity will make us stronger and honor each student’s background, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious affiliation.

We believe every student has a unique future and can be successful. We believe kids learn best when education is hands-on, real and relevant to their lives or interests. We are fortunate to live in a unique and special community that makes us stronger, and vice versa.”

Over the coming weeks, The Nugget will delve into how the goals of belonging, preparation, and inspiration are being implemented in the schools — what progress is being made and what challenges the schools face in delivering on their promise.

Sisters Middle School Honor Roll 5th grade — 4.0: Backus, Juliette; Brang, Mason; Buller, Emmitt; Corcoran, Audrey; Davis, Spencer Ellis, Bauer; Goe-Alayon, Kainoa; Goff, Brandon; Grummer, Pia; Hamerly, Thomas; Howdyshell, Nevaeh; Morris, Luxen; Sartelle, Gisele; Velikonia, Juliette.

3.5 and above: Mock, Dane; Morris, Kayden; Murphy-Deluca, Dayton; Sharp, Gavin; Stahn, Jessica; Brown, Ava; Duda, Abigail; Spencer, Asher; Talerico, Ryder; Dethlefs, Atigun; Few, Shanita; Gloeckner, Lola; Keyes, Penelope; Mcintire, Heath; Morgan, Creed; Quero, Jesus; Quistgard, Hunter; Vandenack, Cherish.

6th grade — 4.0: Adelt, Payten; Bowen, Taylin; Derksen, Joseph; Duey, Brooke; Fendall, Gracie; Gerke, Sophia; Gibney, Alexis; Heuberger, Haven; Jaschke, Sierra; O’Neill, Ava; Parker, Kalvin; Polachek, Jesse; Pulver, Dominic; Roberts, Colby; Schwartz, Teegan; Singleton, Kate; Welsh, Teagen.

3.5 and above: Beutler, Josh; Chase, Mattix; Henderson, Lily; Kiefer, Bayla; Miller, Daniel; Nieto, Olivia; Skeels-Sutton, Bailey; Thorsett, Norahl; Dean, Weston; Draper, Dugan; Freeman, Chloe; Hayes, Hudson; Miller, Georgia;

Moen, Charles; Murray, Lundyn; Pronold, Cooper; Rex, Isabelle; Stotts, Ava; Yoakum, Brenden; Darst, David; Frankl, Mylene; Funtanellas, Sailor; Landon, Ian; Mcloud, Gwenth; Owens, Weslee.

7th grade — 4.0: Backus, Emerson; Bolam, Chloe; Davis, Ella; Davis, Holly; Liddell, Samantha; Martin, Kiara; Merrill, Cooper; Mock, Kayl; Mygakov, Stepan; R i e h l e , Av a ; R u n d l e , Camryn; Scholl, Kathryn; Silva, Diego; Wyland, Shae.

3.5 and above: Berg, John; Haney, Zoey; Hicks, Layla; Jeffrey, Lex; Planty, Solei; Sartelle, Etienne; Stelle, Alisa; Thies, Zach; Turpen, Jack; Velikonia, Jordan; Keeton, Faith; Sager, Garrett; Sahlberg, Emma; Dachtler, Micah; Davis, Bryant; Tisdel, Spencer.

8th grade — 4.0: Adelt, Presley; Bartlett, Ella; Buller, Kathryn; Christian, Vincent; Draper, Daisy; Greaney, Molly; Parker, Hazell; Reid, Ila; Schiller, Isabelle; Stolasz, Theodore.

3.5 and above: Asson, Hailey; Beutler, Jake; Hepburn, Devan; Liddell, Charley; Vohs, Gracie; Leaver, Bryant; Blakelock, Brooke; Moffat, Lorelai; Kizziar, Juhree; Myhre, Gracelyn; Seymour, Charlotte; Dean, Austin; Vogt, Jayden.

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Sisters School District, located at the base of the Three Sisters Mountains in beautiful Central Oregon, is a special place with a culture based on enduring relationships, a highly involved and integrated community, and an intentional connection to the outdoors. We strive to ensure all students are known, and taught, as individuals in order to become the best versions of themselves. This is accomplished by our instructional team focusing on those skills that build confidence in our students’ intellectual, social and emotional competencies to work collaboratively, think critically, communicate effectively and pursue their individual passions in a place-based and project-based learning environment. Our strong core curriculum is enhanced by offering a wide range of unique multidisciplinary classes, co-curricular activities and electives which connect students to their schools, develop their sense of place and bring academics to life. Whether it is a core class or one of the unique programs we offer, the passion poured into the students and curriculum is the same. These intentional efforts ensure our students are engaging others with kindness, connection and contributing to their communities as citizens of the world.

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SSD books in good order per audit

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

With Edie Jones seated as its newest member, the Sisters School Board found that the books are in good shape at their meeting on Wednesday, February 5 at the Sisters School District administrative building.

With no citizens present to contribute community comments, the meeting got underway with a video call to the company hired to do the annual audit for the District as a way to get live feedback of any issues needing immediate attention or action from the board and superintendent.

The auditors answered a few questions and confirmed that the books looked to be in good order.

The board moved on to hearing from High Desert Education Service District Superintendent Paul Andrews and local ESD board member Carol Moorehead, a resident of Sisters, regarding what is known as the Local Service Plan. The High Desert ESD serves Deschutes and Crook counties, and in a smaller way most of the counties in the area east of the Cascades.

Sisters School District receives services and support through the ESD for services such as the substitute teacher scheduling service, specialists in occupational therapists and adaptive technology, career and technical education (CTE) and many others as part of a package to which all member school districts have access. In addition, Sisters School District can choose from a menu for which services they want

to contract with the ESD in other areas. Andrews’ brief presentation served the purpose of informing the board as they make decisions for the next school year as to which services to purchase.

In other business, representatives from the high school, middle school and elementary school communicated updates on the work being done by staff on the mission/vision project (see related story, page 16). Data has been collected, including through a survey called Youth Truth, to help zero in on how the schools are doing on the themes of “Prepare, Belong, and Inspire.”

Superintendent Scholl announced that the construction of the transportation facility that his being built behind SPRD is truly underway, but a completion date was not predicted. Scholl also noted that enrollment in the District remains up overall, but mid-year saw a bit more of kids moving in and out than normal. Sisters Middle School Principal Alison Haney chimed in that with Tumalo Community School

eliminating grades 6-8 for next school year, a number of Tumalo families have inquired about bringing students to Sisters for next year.

“We are arranging for a tour with interested families,” she said.

He finished his report by referencing the Student Investment Account monies that are tied to the newly state-wide Student Success Act and reminded the board that an additional non-competitive grant focused on preschool to second grade will be completed before the April 15 deadline pending board approval prior to that date.

Board Chair Jay Wilkins mentioned that one position is still unfilled for the Sisters School District Budget Committee.

The meeting concluded following first and second readings for a total of nine policies that required minor changes to reflect changes in state law, all of which were approved unanimously.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting is set for March 4, beginning at 5 p.m.

Get kids’ immunizations up to date Central Oregon public health departments remind parents that children will not be able to attend school or childcare starting February 19 if their school records show missing immunizations. State law requires that all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified childcare facilities have up-to-date immunization records, or have a medical or non-medical exemption on file at their school.

“The goal of this law is to ensure that all children are protected against serious vaccine-preventable diseases,” said Deschutes County Health Services Director Dr. George Conway. “Ensuring that our schools have high immunization coverage helps protect our whole community from infectious diseases, including measles and pertussis.”

Letters have been sent to notify parents and guardians

if their child needs immunizations. Many parents get letters because their child’s school or daycare records are not up to date. It is important for parents to update their child’s immunization record after every shot. If school and childcare immunization records are not up-to-date, the child will be sent home on February 19.

Parents seeking immunizations for their children should contact their healthcare provider, county public health department, or a school-based health center (SBHC). To make an appointment at Sisters’ SBHC call 541-526-6623.

Pharmacists can immunize children age 7 or older.

Contact your local pharmacy for details.

For information about immunizations visit www. deschutes.org/immunizations or call 541-322-7499.

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WHAT WE BELIEVE:

The next generation of Outlaws faces an increasingly changing world where the work they do and the problems they solve will require the ability to see the big picture, relate well to others and think creatively.

We are committed to educating students to have the confidence and capacity to change the world. We know our students, and help them find their strengths and passions. Individual relationships are foundational to everything we do, as is our belief in each student’s ability to become a caring, contributing adult. This requires a focus on the whole individual, including their mental and emotional well-being, beginning with self-awareness and compassion. We believe diversity will make us stronger, and honor each student’s background, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious affiliation. We believe every student has a unique future and can be successful. We believe kids learn best when education is hands-on, real and relevant to their lives or interests. We are fortunate to live in a unique and special community that makes us stronger, and vice versa. We believe TOGETHER we can do anything. After all, WE ARE THE OUTLAWS. Notice of Non-Discrimination: Sisters School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age in its programs and activities and equal access to the designated youth organizations in the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination: District 504, Martha Hinman, martha.hinman@ssd6.org, 541.549.8521, Ext. 1160. District Title VI, Title IX, Age Discrimination & Americans with Disabilities Act Contact, Jayel Hayden, jayel.hayden@hdesd.org, 541-693-5685.

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ART AWARDS: Student artists are life-long creatives Continued from page 1

Scholastic Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated.

Submissions were judged by a panel of artists, educators and creative professionals. Artwork is judged based on originality, personal vision and technical skills.

Students can enter many categories including painting, digital art, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics and fashion.

This year Sisters High School art students had 53 awards, and six receiving awards from Sisters Middle School.

Bethany Gunnarson, visual arts teacher at Sisters High School (SHS), said, “This is the 14th year for SHS students entering into The Scholastic Art Awards. This gives students an opportunity to have an outlet and get honored for their hard work. I’m really proud of the work they do, and every year it’s a wonderful surprise to see all the pieces that get entered. These students get judged blindly in Portland, digitally.”

Mitchell Griffin, a senior at SHS, was awarded two Gold Keys: one for photography and one for his portfolio. He was also awarded a Silver Key for his photography.

Griffin grew up in Sisters and has always enjoyed taking photos around Central Oregon.

Griffin noted, “My biggest inspiration is nature and the amazing scenery we have in the area. I really started getting serious about photography during 8th grade.

My favorite subjects to photograph are those found in nature, so anything from wildlife to landscapes. I plan on

studying both photography and engineering next year in college.”

Senior art student Hailey Mosca won five awards; three honorable mentions and two Silver Keys in the category of ceramics.

Mosca told The Nugget, “When I was a little girl I was always crafting or doing some sort of little art project. Art has always been a creative outlet for me. It wasn’t until high school that I started working with ceramics. For the last four years I’ve taken some form of ceramics class every semester along with a few drawing and painting classes.

“I have entered my work in Scholastic Art Awards since freshman year. It’s fun to get to show others my artwork that I’m proud of, and I’m able to see so much artwork from other talented artists. It’s a win win!”

Maddison Anderson, also a senior, grew up in Sisters and has taken art classes for the past four years, exploring many different media.

“I really mixed it up with different fields for my portfolio,” Anderson said, “I now primarily focus on watercolors, and I’ve also been doing mixed media with wire work as well. I used a lot of my work that I hadn’t entered from last year. I worked on ceramics in previous years and entered pieces on the wheel like jars and lids and other sculptures, but it was my watercolors that got the awards.”

Anderson was awarded two Silver Keys and five honorable mentions.

She added, “Art has really become an outlet for me, and I like spending time in the classroom using my creativity to bring something to life.”

The art pieces from Central Oregon students will remain on display at the Pence Pinckney Art Gallery at COCC through March 1. The eight Gold Key recipients will have their art sent to national judging, with results released in March.

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Sisters High School Silver Key awards went to: Alexandra Miller, Sidney Sillers, Ka Ki Leung, Maddison Anderson, Josie Ayler, McKenna Brinkman, Hailey Mosca, Mitchell Griffin, Dan Schmidt, Grace Skalda and Katie Springer.

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Skiers race on Leeway at Mt. Bachelor

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws raced on the Leeway run at Mount Ba c h e l or on Satu rday, February 8. Weather conditions were quite windy, which delayed the start of the race, and only allowed time for a one-run race.

The varsity girls were short two racers, but still finished fourth overall, which according to Coach Gabe Chladek was an outstanding finish. Hollie Lewis skied a great slalom run and took eighth place (32 points).

“Hollie implemented some new techniques she learned in practice on Thursday, and skied a more dynamic fast line,” said Chladek.

Sydney Wilkins finished 23rd (eight points), Piper Adelt was 43rd, and Amy Cohen took 48th.

The varsity boys Tied for third place with Summit High School. George Chladek logged the fastest run for the Outlaws with a fifth-place finish (45 points).

“George skied a really clean and fast line on the course,” said Chladek Colton Seymour took 14th (18 points), Corbin Fredland 15th (16 points), and Bela Chladek 19th (12 points).

Evan Palmer fought through tough early course conditions and had a slight technical issue on the course. Evan still managed to place 23rd (eight points), and Simon Rhett took 32nd.

The JV boys had a strong race and finished third.

Christopher Lundgren skied the fastest JV run and came in 36th overall. Remaining scores were: Connor Petke 46th, Ethan Eckert 56th, Oscar Rhett 59th, Vicente Rebolledo 65th, Ian Cash

69th, and Ilya Goheen 79th.

Mitchell Griffin raced competitively, but unfortunately crashed on the course.

Freshman Aiden Eckert skied a fairly clean run, but had a technical disqualification late in the course.

“Overall, the Outlaws teams are still very competitive this season,” said Chladek. “The top four varsity teams from the league will advance to the state championships, which will be held in Ashland, March 4-6.

Both the girls and boys teams have a good chance of making it this year!”

A week earlier on Friday, January 31, the boys ski team raced in their first giant slalom race on Cliffhanger at Mt. Bachelor. The skies were sunny, but surface conditions were a bit rough. The Outlaws finished fourth overall, and the team’s fastest combined time of the day came from freshman Bela Chladek, who scored 62 points and finished fifth.

Remaining scores were: Senior Evan Palmer 10th place (45 points), senior George Chladek 14th place, and freshman Corbin Fredland 16th place. Simon Rhett placed 33rd. Cole Seymour scored 22 points on his first run and disqualified on his second.

On Saturday, February 1, both the boys and the girls teams raced in a one-run giant slalom. A normal race day consists of two runs, and a single run race can be difficult to prepare for mentally.

The conditions were stormy and wet, and the Sisters teams were able to ski consistently and stay the course.

The varsity girls came in fifth behind the three Bend schools and South Eugene.

Hollie Lewis had the fastest

run with a 22nd-place finish.

Sydney Wilkins came in 30th, Skylar Wilkins was 33rd, Piper Adult was 53rd, Tatum Cramer 56th, and Annie Cohen 58th.

The boys varsity took fourth, and two freshmen finished with the fastest times; Bela Chladek sixth (40 points), and Corbin Fredland 11th (24 points). Remaining scores were: Evan Palmer 14th (18 points), Colton Seymour 15th (16 points), George Chladek 21st (10 points), and Mitchell Griffin 32nd.

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SHOOTING: Forest offers many potential sites for activity

picked up their brass and cartridges, etc. “…It’s a different crowd up there now. Some are not sportsmen at all. They litter the area and the firing goes on non-stop with every type of rapid-fire rifle along with the exploding targets.

Shooting starts at daylight and goes well after dark.

Rapid fire that is easily heard in the residential communities of Indian Ford, Cascade Meadow Ranch, and Tollgate and other surrounding areas.

This annoyance needs to be curtailed.”

area, under the auspices of a shooting sports organization called Trash No Land www.TrashNoLand. org. That organization promotes safe, responsible Continued from page 1 shooting in the National described it.

Forests.

Some of them are active Safe, responsible shootrock pits that the Forest ing includes observing basic Service contracts out to safety protocols, including ODOT for mining for road treating all firearm as loaded cinders, and, as such, are and being aware of and subject to period temporary accounting for any other recclosure. reational activity in the area, The most popular spot is and practicing good stewardat Zimmerman Butte about ship by picking up empty 4.5 miles west of Sisters. It is cartridge casings and packing a deep cinder pit with out whatever targets a significant backstop, and target stands are and is easily accessible brought into a shooting from Highway 20 by area. any type of vehicle.

Tannerite explodThat also means it gets ing targets are not heavy use. That use allowed anywhere on is within earshot of the National Forest.

Cache Cinder Pit: 15 miles (fourmany local residences, Shooters should not wheel drive, high clearance vehicle and some of those livfire at trees, which recommended). ing nearby have comdamages them to the Four-mile Cinder Pit: 7 miles (200 plained of the shooting point of killing them, yards of range; high-clearance fournoise. (Disclosure: Jim and can pose a fire hazwheel drive vehicle required).

Cornelius shoots sevard if using steel-jackGarrison Cinder Pit: 7.3 miles eral times a week at eted bullets. (medium-sized pit; high clearance vehiZimmerman Butte).

As all types of reccle recommended).

In a letter to the edireation increase on the Melvin Cinder Pit: 8 miles (easy tor last year, Stephen National Forest and as access; small pit suitable for handgun/ King, who lives at more people move into shotgun).

Cascade Meadow the urban-wildland Pole Creek Cinder Pit: 9.8 miles Estates, said that, “corinterface, citizens and (small pit; relatively easy access, fourralling shooting into the Forest Service that wheel drive recommended). one location for hours serves them will conSchilling Cinder Pit: 19.7 miles (easy a day causes noise poltinue to have to find access; high-clearance vehicle; suitable lution, physical harm ways to balance somefor rifle/pistol/shotgun). for people with PTSD times competing values and potential fire danand activities.

Reid emphasizes that the ger, within a mile of Sisters.

I would urge the Forest Forest Service does not manService to do a better job of age or regulate the shooting sites. managing these areas.”

Other sites on the District Local resident Pete Kershaw wrote to The see less use than Zimmerman Nugget, “Target practice Butte — in part because they at the Zimmerman Cinder are less accessible. That can Pit has been going on for actually make them more decades. We have lived attractive to shooters looking within earshot of it since to evade a crowd.

Last August, about 20 1992. Until about 10 years ago, the noise was just a shooting enthusiasts along single shot to a target…The with Forest Service person$18.99 normal hours were mostly nel and local law enforceweekends between 8 a.m. ment officers, gathered on and early evening. I took part Saturday morning to conduct in this sport at the Pit and a stewardship cleanup at the greatly enjoyed it. Shooters Zimmerman Butte shooting

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Obituary Robert L. Wood

February 24, 1931 — January 13, 2020

Robert (Bob) L. Wood, a long-time resident of Sisters, died on January 13, in Coos Bay, Oregon.

He was a long-time employee of Crown Zellerbach Paper Company retiring in 1985 after serving that company in the roles of research chemist, supervision, consulting, and senior engineer. After retiring and moving to Sisters, he often said that he was no longer working for pay but rather working as a volunteer.

And volunteer he did.

He worked with Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years ending at the district and state level. He was active in Habitat for Humanity, building houses, counseling residents and working in the store. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church as a teacher, a council member and president of the congregation. He served on the board of the Tollgate subdivision. In addition, he became a member of the Kiwanis. And if that wasn’t enough, he loved to read to children at the school.

Bob was born in Flint, Michigan, where he married Maxine Vincent in 1949. He graduated from University of Michigan in 1956 with a BS in Chemistry. Bob’s zest for life, his caring for others, and his infectious smile were well-known. He loved being with his ever-expanding family, who felt that their Dad

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Spare time and weekends were spent playing board games, cards, and spending time with his ever growing family. Bob and his wife were foster parents to more than a dozen teens who needed good parents and a loving home.

He is survived by his wife; six children — Roseanne Doane, Doug, Larry, Greg, Linda Talboy, and Bryan; 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

He welcomed all additions to his family regardless of how they joined.

A Celebration of Life for Bob will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Coos Bay on February 15 at 2 p.m. More information and a full obituary can be found at www.coosbayarea funerals.com/obituary/ RobertBob-Wood.

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CARNIVAL: Event brings Sisters community to the mountain Continued from page 1

dummies, although a few managed to make it through.

Dummies “The ‘Donald’’ and the “Fastest Hunk o’ Junk in the Galaxy” managed to slip the boulder field and reach the bottom amid exuberant applause.

Glen and Korena Farris, designers of the “Fastest Hunk o’ Junk in the Galaxy, an inflatable Millennium Falcon on skis, said they were surprised it made it to the bottom and intend to do it again next year with equal or greater success.

“Maybe next year we’ll try for a real Millennium Falcon,” Glen said.

Meanwhile, students from Black Butte School in Camp Sherman recovered their dummies from various scenes of wreckage, but Delaney Sharp, Head Teacher at the school, said it was more than just a competition.

“It was a physics project,” he said. “ We’ve been learning about Newton’s Laws of Motion and used this as a way to see it in the real world.”

Sixteen students and adult volunteers spent four afternoons designing and building their dummies for the jump. This week, students and Delaney will review their results and implement what they’ve learned for next year, for what they hope will result in their first win in three years.

The fun at the Carnival isn’t only reserved for the guests, however. Employees within each department at Hoodoo competed in snow sculpture designs and costumes. Intended for equal creativity and the kids enjoyment, the designs of the sculptures became frozen jungle gyms for kids and elaborate works of art.

Many had tunnels burrowed under the snowpack, an Egyptian Sphinx with intricate texture stood watch over the Manzanita chairlift providing a 12-foot climbing platform for kids.

Employees also competed in a costume contest.

Unicorns, aliens, Nascar, and Egyptian were the themes for this year. The rental department, while managing the relentless flow of delivered and returned gear, chose the fitting theme of a Nascar Pit Crew in hopes of this year’s effort landing them the top spot for bragging rights.

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Tone Red’s tunes, led by Crystal Pizzola, drifted over the patio into the early evening as Hoodoo employees lit the bonfire with diesel torches, drawing crowds to its warmth and glow as dusk began to settle in.

Moonlight replaced day and night skiers took to the lifts. Overcast clouds parted and the full moon appeared as amber embers from the bonfire drifted into the clear night sky.

Approaching 9 p.m., all lights on the mountain switched off. One hundred torches atop Blue Valley run lit for the highlight event, the Torch Descent. Skiers, snowboarders, and skibykers descended , ushering in cheers and applause from onlookers in what was an eerie scene bathed in a rich red glow reflecting off the snow and trees.

Reaching the bottom of the run, torch bearers extinguished their flames in the snow as they were replaced by the cacophony of a professional fireworks show overhead. All eyes looked up as the Hoodoo team launched a showstopping performance.

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The stories behind leap year

By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

This year, 2020, is a leap year. We get that extra day because time needs to be counted. Every four years our calendar must come into agreement with the calendar that governs the universe.

You can thank Julius Caesar, the catalyst behind the origin of leap year in 45 BC. A leap year is a year with 366 days, instead of the usual 365. Leap years are necessary because the actual length of a year is 365.242 days, not 365 days. Every four years this extra day is added to the calendar on February 29th.

The additional 24 hours are built into the calendar to ensure that it stays in line with Earth’s movement around the sun.

The difference might seem trivial, but over centuries that missing quarter of a day per year can add up. To ensure the consistency with the true astronomical year, it’s necessary to periodically add in an extra day to make up the lost time and get the calendar back in synch with the universe.

Before Caesar launched the Julian Calendar, the Roman year was only 355 days plus an extra 27 or 28-day month every other year, for an average year of 366.25 days.

Julius Caesar simplified things by adding days to different months of the year to create the 365-day calendar.

He brought together the great minds of the time, such as the astronomer, Sosigenes of Alexandria, who helped him revamp the Roman calendar to include 12 months and 365 days. Every fourth year following the 28th day of Februarius (February 29) one day was to be added, making every fourth year a leap year.

Caesar’s model helped change up the Roman calendar, but it had one small problem. Since the solar year is only .242 days longer than the calendar year and not an even .25, adding a leap year every four years leaves an annual surplus of roughly 11 minutes. Losing those minutes meant that the Julian Calendar drifted off course by one day every 128 years, and by the 14th century it had strayed 10 days off the solar year. To fix the glitch, Pope Gregory XIII instituted a revised “Gregorian Calendar” in 1582. In this model, leap years occur every four years except for years evenly divisible by 100 and not by 400.

There is also a tradition associated with February 29 in leap years. Long ago, Leap Day also was known as “Ladies’ Day” or “Ladies’ Privilege,” it was the only time when women were free to

propose to men. It is thought that this event may have been based on a Scottish law in the 1200s or on an Irish legend.

According to the Irish legend, a nun named St. Brigid of Kildare complained to St. Patrick that women were being strung along by their beaus, waiting to be asked for their hand in marriage.

Patrick took pity and decided that women could, indeed, ask men to marry them — on that one day in February, every four years.

Sadie Hawkins Day, an American folk event, made its debut on November 15, 1937, when cartoonist Al Capp, creator of the Li’l Abner comic strip, introduced the idea of a day in fictitious Dogpatch, USA, when all unmarried ladies, including the character Sadie Hawkins, could pursue their men. If the men were caught, marriage was unavoidable.

The idea took off in real

life in November 1938, when the first recorded “girls-askboys” Sadie Hawkins Day dance was held.

The date of Sadie Hawkins Day events can vary. The Almanac uses the first Saturday in November. So, there’s no need to merge the leap year day Irish legend together with Sadie Hawkins Day, even though they are a similar tradition.

Here’s a couple of major events that happened on Leap Day: On February 29, 1504, Christopher Columbus, stranded in Jamaica, used a predicted lunar eclipse to frighten hostile natives into providing food for his crew.

On February 29, 1692, the first warrants of the Salem witch trials were issued.

On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first black person to win an Oscar, for her role in 1939’s “Gone with the Wind.”

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Track athletes find success in Idaho

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

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Representatives for Sisters Habitat for Humanity visited the capital to lobby for affordable housing legislation.

Sisters Habitat lobbies for housing at capital Representatives from Sisters Habitat for Humanity advocated with their state representatives for resources to be allocated for affordable housing in Salem on February 5.

Executive Director Sharlene Weed and board treasurer Roger Fairfield attended the advocacy day and were able to meet with three state representatives including Senator Tim Knopp, Representative Jack Zika and Senator Lynn Findley. Findley represents District 30, which includes Sisters Country. Senator Findley was appointed to his position last month when Senator Berntz resigned before his term was up to run for Congress.

“It is always exciting to visit the Capital and

participate in the legislative process,” Fairfield said. “We felt encouraged by the support of our legislators for bills that will increase funding for home repairs and help homebuyers save through Individual Development Accounts.”

The advocacy day was coordinated through Habitat for Humanity of Oregon, a state support organization, which provides fundraising, training, technical assistance, and advocacy to 26 Oregon Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

Sisters Habitat for Humanity builds houses with families in need of decent and affordable housing.

Since 1991, 68 families have purchased their homes with affordable financing through the local organization.

Winter doesn’t afford many opportunities for prep runners to test their training, but a contingent of Sisters Outlaws track athletes trekked to the Boise, Idaho, area to do some racing at one of the few indoor track and field meets available to high school athletes in the northwest on February 8 and 9.

Friday’s schedule included the boys two-mile — 16 laps around the 200-meter track at the Jackson’s Track/Ford Idaho Sports Complex.

Many athletes represented their home high schools, while others competed unattached or as part of a club.

John Peckham led a trio of Sisters athletes in the event, finishing in second place in a fine early season time of 9:52. His time converts to the equivalent of 9:08.1 for 3,000 meters (1.8 miles) which is the distance at which Oregon runners typically compete.

Peckham, who won the state title in cross country last November, is clearly one of the top 4A distance runners coming into the outdoor season. He set his personal best at the distance last year of 9:03.6 while finishing fifth at the state meet.

“For him to run that time indoors in mid-February is impressive,” said Dennis

Dempsey, a long-time volunteer coach for the team.

Will Thorsett, third at state in cross country, came through in 10:12 for eighth place and Ethan Hosang finished nineteenth overall, with a time of 10:44 among 44 total entrants.

The winner, Tristian Merchant from a club in Alaska, won the race in a red hot time of 9:28.65, which equates to 8:45 for 3,000 meters.

Sam May mixed it up in a very competitive 800-meter field that included 28 runners under 2:10. He finished in a lifetime best of 2:08.55.

Kaleb Briggs, running in his first track meet of any sort, clocked 2:33.42 Freshman Ella Thorsett, also a state champion in cross country, tried out the one mile race, finishing in 5:37.5.

Garrett Kersavage, who entered the meet with a lifetime best of 13 feet, had a rough go of it and did not clear a height. The winner of the event cleared 15-feet-nine-inches.

“What a great experience for these kids at a wonderful facility,” said Dempsey, who traveled to the meet

with fellow coaches Sarah Thorsett and Jim Anderson.

“They competed hard and found out where their training is at this point.”

Thorsett said, “The great results are a reflection of the off-season commitment to making the 2020 season their best one yet. The meet was a good opportunity for them to ‘dust off the cobwebs’ and get reacquainted to the feeling of racing.”

The outdoor season kicks off officially in Oregon on Monday, March 2. Sisters High School students interested in joining the team can register online at http://ssd6. org/athletics and click on the “Register Here” button.

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Kramer Croisant was recently named the new head coach for the Sisters High School boys’ baseball team and is excited about the opportunity and the season ahead.

Croisant played baseball from the get-go. He started with T-ball and little league and played all through high school. Kramer was a threesport athlete (football, basketball and baseball) at LaSalle High School but baseball was always his favorite. He played at first base and also as a pitcher and was an all league player his junior and senior year.

I watched baseball highlights as a kid rather than cartoons.

— Kramer Croisant “I always loved baseball growing up,” said Croisant.

“My dad and older brother loved it too. I watched baseball highlights as a kid rather than cartoons. I’ve always been a baseball junkie.”

Kramer played one year at Linfield and then transferred to Western Oregon where he got his degree in Accounting (2013). After graduation, Croisant went back to LaSalle and was the freshman baseball coach for two years, and then went to Jacksonville as the JV baseball coach for two years.

Croisant and his wife Cameron moved to Bend in 2018 and Kramer got a job with a CPA firm in Bend.

Kramer was also hired as Crook County’s head baseball coach, and coached there through last year. Cameron was hired as a first grade teacher at Sisters Elementary School.

When the job opening came up in Sisters, Croisant jumped at the opportunity and immediately filled out an application.

“I saw that the head baseball coaching position was open and it just seemed the perfect fit,” said Croisant. “I applied in October and was thrilled when I got the job.

There’s been a lot of turnover here at Sisters and I want to provide stability. I’m in it for the long haul.”

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Kramer Croisant is the new Outlaws baseball coach

Kramer shared with The Nugget that he wants the kids in the baseball program to have a lot of fun, but he also wants to provide structure.

The program will be built around three pillars: Family, Character, and Grit.

Croisant explained, “Family will involve team dinners and activities and we will work to build strong bonds and relationships with each other. The ‘character’ piece will involve serving and volunteering in the community and we will work to have high character on and off the field. And finally Grit; we want to have more competitiveness and toughness in everything we do. I hope the kids have a lot of fun and play because they love the game. And in the end I hope they walk away with a good experience.”

Kramer’s ultimate goal this year is for his team to make the playoffs.

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Our big goal is to make the playoffs.”

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CLASSIFIEDS 802 Help Wanted

Help Wanted Email Pat at sistersfencecompany@gmail.com with letter of interest.

Production Sewer Needed for Skydiving Equipment Mfg. Mon. - Thurs. 253-445-8790

999 Public Notice INVITATION TO BID The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is soliciting bids for the following: Station 703 Overhead Door Remodel.

Solicitation documents may be obtained by request at 301 South Elm Street in Sisters, Oregon beginning February 12, 2020 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each weekday or online at www.sistersfire.com. Bids must be received in a sealed envelope to: Fire Chief Roger Johnson at 301 South Elm Street, PO Box 1509, Sisters, OR 97759 no later than 3 p.m., March 27, 2020 to be considered. Bids are scheduled to be opened at 3 p.m. on March 30, 2020 at 301 S. Elm Street, Sisters, Oregon. Contact Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District with questions or to request a copy of the solicitation document, 541-549-0771.

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE On 2/29/20 at 1 p.m., the entire contents of unit #G-22, belonging to Jill Paulus, will be sold to the highest bidder. CASH Only.

Minimum bid of $300. High bidder must remove ALL contents within 48 hours. The unit will be open for viewing one hour before auction. The sale takes place at SNO CAP MINI STORAGE, 157 W. Sisters Park Drive, Sisters, Oregon. 541-549-3575.

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January was warm

According to preliminary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures at Sisters averaged warmer than normal during the month of January.

The average temperature was 34.8 degrees which was 3.1 degrees above normal.

High temperatures averaged 44.5 degrees, which was 3.9 degrees above normal. The highest was 56 degrees on January 6. Low temperatures averaged 25.0 degrees, which was 2.2 degrees above normal.

The lowest was -1 degrees, on January 15.

There were 27 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. There was one day when the high temperature stayed below 32 degrees.

Precipitation totaled 2.11 inches during January, which was 0.22 inches above normal. Measurable precipitation — at least .01 inch — was received on 18 days with the heaviest, 0.51 inches reported on January 13.

Since October, the water year precipitation at Sisters has been 5.82 inches, which is 0.95 inches below normal.

Snowfall totaled six inches with at least one inch of snow reported on one day. The heaviest snowfall was 6.0 inches reported on January 14.

The outlook through February from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation. Normal highs for Sisters during February are 44.3 degrees and normal lows are 22.6 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 1.31 inches.

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City rushed to judgement, I attended two sessions on this topic, the first in early November where this was discussed. I also detailed my concerns in a letter to the Mayor, City Manager and City Council in November.

While I personally would like to see the change implemented this summer not next, I understand the desire of the Council to provide an opportunity for impacted events to have a year to relocate. I do request that no parking or trailer storage be allowed between the intersection and the campground entrance this year to reduce the danger to our guests and community.

Gary Ross

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To the Editor: Here’s to those who have stood up to power and acted on principle.

Elliot Richardson, Attorney General, and William Ruckelshaus, Deputy Attorney General, who resigned rather than follow Richard Nixon’s orders to fire the Special Prosecutor during the Watergate investigation.

All the fact witnesses during the impeachment inquiry of Donald J. Trump who testified under subpoena despite being directed by the White House to not appear before the committee: Marie Yovanovitch, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Bill Taylor, George Kent, Fiona Hill, David Hale, and eight others.

Senator Mitt Romney of Utah who voted “yes” on one article of impeachment because his conscience demanded he do so.

May they be noted for their courage in history books yet to be written.

Stella Dean

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To the Editor: A modern fable...

And the serpent was subtler than any beast of the field; and he said unto the woman called Praysalot, “If ye shall sign this ‘State of Our Union’ agreement I will give you power over all the people and they shall kneel down before you; and you will destroy the Elected One with golden hair”.

And it came to pass that Praysalot then went unto the one called Heliesalot and said: “Go unto the nation called Infanticide and the town of Squad and seek the blessing from the one named Green who rides the pale horse.”

And the serpent later came unto Heliesalot in a dream and implanted within his mind the serpent’s own tools to destroy the Elected One with Golden hair: NAZI, Hitler, misogynist, Stalin, dictator, Mao, RACIST, quid pro quo, endless lies, collusion, RUSSIA, obstruction, impeachment, personal destruction and bombshells. When Heliesalot awoke the serpent had sealed his eyelids open as a sign.

And across the land many scribes of the fake word joined hand in hand with the woman called Praysalot to propagate the tools of the serpent that would destroy the Elected One with Golden hair.

And it came to pass that the final witness called Truth, moved upon the face of the land; and the attempt to destroy the Elected One with golden hair was defeated. And Praysalot summoned the serpent in a childish fit of rage and torn up their ‘State of Our Union’ agreement. And the serpent just smiled and said to Praysalot “Do not fear for I am with you until the time of weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Proverbs 14:1 Jeff Mackey

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and the band was formed and evolved in sound as we started playing together more and more,” he said.

The group has been playing together for 10 years with members cycling in and out, but the core group remains.

The band’s name speaks to the type of music they tend to focus on which is pre-war Americana sound.

“The musical palette is infinite and we wanted to go where our hearts led musically,” he said.

Nowadays, their sound has evolved from the more traditional Americana to have an element of a funky, modern sound. One of the most iconic sounds that comes out of Dustbowl Revival, is the horn section.

“We had some New Orleans music infiltrated and we wanted to harness that instrument sound,” he said.

Lupetin’s favorite role within the band is the songwriting. The band writes all of their own original lyrics and compositions. Their latest record, “Is It You, Is It Me” expands on all of the different sounds they have explored within the band.

Produced by Sam Kassirer [Lake Street Dive, Josh Ritter, David Ramirez] and engineered by Brian Joseph [Bon Iver, Local Natives, Sufjan Stevens], it represents the latest stage in a band that never stops evolving and refuses to stand still.

“The songs talk about facing fears and growing up and realizing you have to find peace in your own darkness,” said Lupetin of the song’s inspirations. “We really wanted to showcase what the band can do and we really used every part of the band- rhythm and horns, as well as just stripped back folk songs.”

The process for the band’s writing and recording process was different than in previous records. Instead of rehearsing the songs and nailing them down before recording, the band played the songs they had written, sometimes for the first time, while recording the album.

As stated by their website: “The 13 new songs were not road-tested and tired out by the time they made it to the recording studio: in fact, Kassirer inspired the band to create the album in a twoweek flash of intense creativity, with many of the songs layered and composed dayby-day in the studio. Acting like a nimble rock orchestra, each member played multiple

instruments, and the group brought in new musicians on symphonic brass, and local friends to sing as a spur-ofthe-moment choir.”

For Lupetin, it added a sense of excitement and intrigue to the songs.

“We were, throughout the process, wondering if we knew our own songs yet, but it gave it a sense of excitement,” he said.

The band has begun rehearsals with their new songs before heading out on the road for a tour of the new record. Lupetin looks forward to touring the new record, even though the lifestyle of a touring musician can be tough.

Touring like we do comes down to a lifestyle choice...

— Zach Lupetin “Touring like we do comes down to a lifestyle choice and it is a great job when its working, but it is not a simple life,” he said.

They enjoy touring the most when the band and audience are really clicking and Lupetin said, “it is like watching a machine being built right before your eyes.”

Dustbowl Revival looks forward to returning to Sisters after their 2018 Sisters Folk Festival performance.

“We love Sisters, it is a cool town that embraces all different kinds of artists and it has an open-minded festival because folk music is becoming an evolving art,” said Lupetin.

Dustbowl Revival will be performing Friday, February 21, at the Sisters High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets can still be purchased at: h t t p s : / / w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . com/e/2020-sisters-folk-festival-tickets-81641159907.

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WILDERNESS: Fee will not be charged for permit Continued from page 1

Wilderness day use will be managed with a limited entry permit system at 19 of the 79 trailheads across the Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, and Three Sisters Wilderness areas from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Friday in September.

Overnight wilderness use will be managed with limited entry permit system across the Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, and Three Sisters Wilderness areas (all trailheads) from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Friday in September.

In the Mount Jefferson, Mountain Washington and Three Sisters Wilderness areas no fires will be allowed at or above 5,700 feet.

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Service, the permitting system is being implemented to manage the impact of increased wilderness traffic.

“Wilderness staff and managers are seeing substantial increases in the number of visitors to wilderness, which is impacting many of the more popular sites,” The Forest Service reported.

“There has been a substantial increase in visitation to the Central Cascade wilderness areas in the past five years. Visitation to the entire Three Sisters Wilderness increased by over 180 percent, with some trailheads seeing increases of 300-500 percent over the same time period. Current management is not successfully addressing the impacts associated with growing use. Impacts from visitors include degradation and loss of meadow and riparian vegetation, tree damage, presence of human and dog waste, widening and braiding of trails, and compaction of sites.”

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While the permit fee is not currently being charged, a processing cost of $1 per day use permit and $6 per overnight permit will be charged through Recreation.gov.

This processing charge is an administrative cost and does not return to the two National Forests for management.

“We appreciate the broad and diverse public input we received on the Special Recreation Permit fee since the fee was proposed last October. As we implement the limited entry system this year, we will continue to consider the valuable public input received during the environmental analysis and fee proposal processes and adapt, as needed, to best manage these wilderness resources for current and future generations,” said Holly Jewkes, Forest Supervisor for the Deschutes National Forest.

Visit https://go.usa.gov/ xdk9H for general information about the limited entry system.

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GASSEN: SPRD provides services across the community

JELEN: Artist cleared many hurdles to get to show

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dedication and love for SPRD,” Gassen said. “We have a really good group,” she added referring to the staff.

Bo rn and r ais e d in Torrance, California, this woman of Irish heritage is the mother of two daughters, 24 and 26, who live in Portland.

One of the girls works for Comcast and the other is studying to become a veterinary technician.

When her daughters were younger, they all moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi to enable Gassen to care for her parents, who were both experiencing health issues. While in Vicksburg, she earned two Associates degrees in network security and computer networking at Hinds Community College and subsequently worked as an IT tech at the college. She was in charge of IT responsibilities at the Vicksburg campus along with help desk duties for four satellite campuses for five years while also caring for her parents and daughters. Gassen’s IT abilities are an asset for SPRD, as she is able to troubleshoot problems with their computer network, providing a cost savings to the organization.

While in Mississippi Gassen developed thyroid cancer, necessitating two surgeries. After 10 years in Vicksburg and the death of both her parents, she and her daughters returned to the Pacific Northwest. Gassen came to Madras to live with and care for her older sister Ann, who was ill. Gassen feels very fortunate to have had both her mother and sister die in her arms.

Gassen and her three-year old golden retriever Boomer live on the property of John and Vickie Hornbeck of Sisters, who she says are like family to her. When they are out of town, Gassen takes care of their horses, dogs, and cats.

“I have a family life because of the Hornbecks. I celebrate holidays with them and several times a week we have dinner together,” said Gassen. “I really appreciate the Hornbecks for the opportunity they have given me.”

Gassen met Vickie when working in housekeeping at Metolius Lodges in Camp Sherman, a property owned by the Hornbecks. They developed a friendship leading to Gassen moving to their property in Sisters.

Living in Sisters agrees with Gassen, despite the fact her daughters are in Portland.

with about 48 hours remaining in her Kickstarter campaign, Jelen still had to raise more than $3,000. Then a client, who knew nothing of this campaign or Jelen’s plans, ordered a large framed print on canvas, boosting the campaign by a sudden $500, and setting up a chain reaction of more donations, until the Kickstarter deadline raked in almost $3,000 more than her initial target.

A was a mix-up at U-Haul in Southern Oregon, and as a result, Jelen drove away with a slightly larger vehicle, the better to accommodate the two massive original paintings that will be the centerpieces of her show booth.

The day before Jelen arrived at her staging spot in Sisters, someone who loves Jelen’s work but knew nothing of this pending Arabian horse venture, walked into a local gallery and purchased “Go With The Flow,” Jelen’s framed original painting of

PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD

Rita Gassen is Facilities Coordinator for Sisters Park & Recreation District.

“I like the people and the fact it’s a small town. I seem to gravitate to small towns,” she explained.

When not working, Gassen enjoys walks with Boomer, although she admits to being tired after working all day. As of January 2020, SPRD terminated their contract with the crew who cleaned the Coffield Center as a cost savings, and now the daily cleaning is part of Gassen’s responsibilities.

Another area of interest for Gassen is researching her Irish roots and family genealogy. By having her DNA tested, she discovered a nephew, and her brother

discovered a son, neither of them knew existed and they have established a nice relationship with him.

Gassen likes working at SPRD because, “I enjoy the other staff members and our clientele, especially the kids and seniors. I have made some friends here. What makes my day is the people.”

She also believes in SPRD’s mission and role in the community.

“SPRD is something we need in Sisters Country. We provide services from one end of the age spectrum to the other and I’m glad to be here for them,” she said.

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a stunning white Arabian horse. Proceeds from this sale approximated some lastminute expenses for printing, framing, and shrink-wrapping Jelen’s giclee images.

Furthermore, by happenstance and the unfortunate flooding in northeastern Oregon, Luckini, who lives in Baker City, ended up smack dab in Central Oregon just in time to help her friend and avoided any adverse weather delays.

One after another, barriers continued to drop by the wayside.

Jelen’s latest art celebrates one of her favorite breeds.

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a hold of Chadbourne,� said Womack.

His persistence paid off just over a year ago when Lovegren agreed to return to the Sisters area and give New Fathom a try.

Womack started working for Sisters Coffee Company right out of high school in 2006 and completed his college education during the next four years at COCC and an online college.

His time at Sisters Coffee gave him a view of business that inspired him. “That’s where I really got into the idea that business can have a positive impact on people,� he said. “During this time period I read a book called ‘Good to Great’ which is a fantastic business book,� he said. “One of the ideas in the book is that it matters more who you go into business with than what you go into business for. When I read that I realized that I needed to go into business with Chadbourne.

I felt that we had very different skills, but would be very complementary to one another.�

According to Womack, it took about 10 years for this idea to come to fruition, which included five years away from Sisters living in the Phoenix, Arizona, region and three years back in Oregon working for an IT company in Bend. His job included determining what the company’s technology security posture was and then providing recommendations for what they needed.

He noticed that the company had plenty of business and was actually turning away jobs from small businesses. He believed there was enough need in the niche that a company like New Fathom could be viable. “So, it was time to convince Chadbourne once and for all to join me back in Central Oregon,� he said.

Lovegren’s educational journey turned out to be quite diverse, including an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in education. Between the degrees, inspired by an art class he took at the college, he worked as a potter, selling his own ceramic work and volunteering in the art lab on the Newberg campus. After determining that he was making “just about $2.50 an hour� as an artist he decided to return to school.

He completed a Masters of

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Arts in teaching for advanced math and physics and ultimately went to work for ENERGYneering Solutions, Inc. here in Sisters, where he stayed for just under five year before taking the job in the Bay Area for Retech Systems based near Santa Rosa, California.

New Fathom’s focus is on businesses with around 12 or fewer employees. They consider their business to be a full service cyber security and IT support team. “Every company has a database of some sort, along with their own network, and if that data (information) is unsecure the business itself is at great risk,� said Womack. “Companies basically are their data.�

Businesses and municipalities are becoming targets for cyber threats and with his training in this area, Womack can help businesses protect themselves.

The company opened for business in April 2019 and as they approach their one year anniversary both men agree to the saying, “So far, so good.�

New Fathom serves the Central Oregon region and the company is picking up clients in Sisters. Local businesses and organizations who have hired New Fathom include Momentum Promo

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Friends Harrison Womack and Chadbourne Lovegren grew up in Sisters and are now operating their own IT business locally. and Sisters Folk Festival. “Our goal is to provide quality service to the people of Sisters and the surrounding area,� said Womack.

Womack circled back to his time at Sisters High School. “I appreciate the community I got to grow up in,� he said. He recognizes what he and Lovegren learned from their teachers in IEE at Sisters High School—Samra Spear, Glen Herron and Rand Runco—as being instrumental in giving them the confidence to “do hard things and serve others�.

Lovegren remembers Runco pushing the interns to formulate a major goal, along with an action plan by which to accomplish the goal. “That

has always stuck with me,� he said.

Womack also credited Bob Macauley, his football coach at Sisters High, with instilling in him the idea that “the next play is the most important one� which truly helps him keep his forward thinking.

Womack and his wife Erica are living in Sisters and have three sons ages 8, 5, and 3. Lovegren is single and residing in Bend.

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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. $369,000. MLS#202000173

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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.

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541-549-2002 1-800-650-6766 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 with workspace cubby. $397,000. MLS #202000483.

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

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Sisters’ Only Custom Mixed-Use Community INNOVATIVE NEW CONCEPT • Light Industrial/Commercial • Live/Work Loft Apartments • Opportunity for Economic Diversity • Small Condo-type Spaces • Perfect for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs Lot 17 MLS#201803204 ............ $210,000 Lot 5 MLS#201803205 ............$240,000 Lot 4 MLS#201803206 ........... $250,000 Lot 7 MLS#201803202 ........... $260,000

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

HIGH DESERT LIVING AT ITS FINEST This 1/2-acre homesite is a chance to build in one of Central Oregon’s finest communities. With a focus on wellness and “walking softly on the earth,” Brasada Ranch offers a tip-top athletic club, Jacobsen/ Hardy golf course and extensive equestrian center. Just 15 minutes to Bend. $85,000.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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GRAND PEAKS AT SISTERS Grand Peaks is synonymous with well-being.

From day one, the choices are many for discerning seekers of luxury & adventure! This exclusive 38-homesite community offers cutting edge design using natural, sustainable materials on the exterior, sleek and stylish interiors, and a wealth of recreation including two cushion professional pickleball courts, butterfly gardens along the Grand Peaks trail, private parks and community pavilion. Just a short walk or ride to downtown Sisters. Add the extraordinary views of the Cascades & Central Oregon’s natural beauty and you've found your new home.

Lot prices: $146,475-$187,110.

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.

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