The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLIII No. 13 // 2020-03-25

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Sisters doctors urge resilience

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Sisters navigating COVID-19 response

Calm during the storm...

By Jim Cornelius

By Jim Cornelius

Editor in Chief

Editor in Chief

Dr. Kevin Miller has a message for Sisters: The draconian measures we are taking to battle the COVID-19 virus are necessary — and Sisters can stand up to the test.

Dr. Miller, who partners with his wife, Dr. Eden Miller, at High Lakes Health Care in Sisters, says that self-isolation is the most powerful tool available to stave off rapid and destructive spread of the virus.

“The power is in the people in this,” he told The Nugget last week. “We’re using ageold technology to combat it. It slows the spread.”

Dr. Miller explained that COVID-19 is roughly twice

As new restrictions continue to be imposed on activities, Sisters residents and businesses are trying to navigate an uncertain path.

On Monday, Governor Kate Brown issued a stringent “Stay Home, Save Lives” order that restricts any recreational or social gathering of any size and requires “nonessential businesses” to close.

Restaurants will still be able to offer takeout, but gyms, indoor party places such as jump houses for children or laser tag facilities, hair salons, furniture stores, boutiques, ski resorts and museums will be required to close.

The whole of Sisters Country is working to navigate the evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

See RESILIENCE on page 8

PHOTO BY CODY RHEAULT

See COVID-19 on page 9

Gonzaga students volunteer Sheriff investigates explosion on Fryrear Rd. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s office is investigating an explosion on Fryrear Road east of Sisters.

On March 21 at about 11:45 a.m., Deschutes County 911 received a report of a loud explosion in the 68000 block of Fryrear Road. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area along with Cloverdale Fire Department personnel.

Upon arrival, deputies located debris strewn about the area and found a couch frame hanging from the power lines. The investigation revealed unknown persons detonated an explosive device, which blew up a mattress and couch. The blast was significant enough to launch the couch frame into the air where it hung up on the power lines, which were approximately 20-30 feet above the ground.

A resident approximately a mile away reported the blast

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shook the windows of their residence. No significant power outages were reported in the area.

The sheriff’s office reports that a late model, white, fullsized Chevy or GMC pickup was seen leaving the area.

It was described as lifted with off-road tires and possibly had out-of-state license plates. The truck was operated by a white male and white female with long dark hair. They are believed to be in their 30s.

An Oregon State Police bomb technician responded and investigated the scene along with a Central Electric Cooperative crew who removed the frame from the power lines.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911. Reference case number 20-70067.

Eleven Gonzaga University students out of Spokane, Washington, spent their spring break in Sisters, volunteering for Sisters Habitat for Humanity as part of Habitat for Humanity International’s “Collegiate Challenge.”

They were among the last groups allowed to travel before Habitat International suspended all builds requiring domestic or international travel in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The students installed siding on the Neal family’s home, and built heat PHOTO PROVIDED pump surrounds for two Gonzaga University students were hardworking and picked up skills quickly other homes in the Village on Sisters Habitat for Humanity projects.

Meadows neighborhood.

Only two of the students team to make sure their work Lutheran Church provided had any previous construction met Sisters Habitat’s quality shelter for students; Sisters experience. Habitat’s experi- standards.

Athletic Club allowed them enced construction crew took The community of Sisters to use their showers; and most of the first day to famil- embraced the students with teams of Habitat volunteers iarize the students with safety open arms. Sisters-Camp provided lunch to the jobsite protocols and introduced Sherman Fire Department each day. them to power tools and con- opened their Community No stranger to volunstruction techniques. The Room for a “Welcome to teerism, most of the students construction crew worked Sisters” potluck the first See VOLUNTEERS on page 18 closely with each student day; Shepherd of the Hills

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Shoulder to shoulder, six feet apart The battle against the spread of the COVID-19 virus is testing Sisters’ resilience as nothing has before. Wildfire, hard winters, road closures, housing crises — we’ve weathered them all, and yet none of them posed the long-term challenges that the events of Spring 2020 present.

The Nugget remains committed to being the voice of the Sisters community. We will continue to provide accurate and reliable information to the community via our print edition and also through www.nuggetnews.com and our Facebook page. Perhaps even more importantly, we will continue to paint the portrait of our community as it strives to overcome these hard times.

As a small, independent newspaper, these times pose significant challenges to us as they do to all of you. We rely on advertisers’ and

readers’ support, and we understand that those sources of support are under significant pressure and changing rapidly.

Readers of The Nugget can support us by supporting our advertisers, as we will continue to do in any way possible through and beyond this crisis. Those readers who have signed on with supporting subscriptions are valued partners.

We’re all keeping our distance physically, but we must still stand shoulder-to-shoulder, and together we will weather this terrible storm.

Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

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 10 a.m. Monday.

To the Editor: In my very, very distant life I acquired my nursing license. Nursing 101 taught us all to wash our hands before seeing a patient, and after visiting that patient. We also constantly washed after handling charts, machines, and stethoscope and sphygmomanometer were cleaned even without touching patients. We were also instructed and learned to wash our medical/pharmacy keys after each visit with soap and hot water.

HIV presented itself the second year of my nursing career. I volunteered to work that unit. We did not know at that time how it was spread, or who was or wasn’t a carrier, or how fatal it was. Many of those infected (blood test verification) demonstrated very little signs or symptoms. It was later tagged a “gay” disease, but that soon changed with blood transfusion cases. There really wasn’t much we could do then but make patients comfortable. Some people were concerned, and some weren’t. When children began getting HIV, mostly from transfusion or birth, people started to get “panicky, ” I see similar societal characteristics with the

current coronavirus.

I urge everyone, particularly the young, to take this seriously. And I do urge people to follow hygiene guidelines, and don’t forget to add your keys to the wash list. As a nurse, keys were washed at the same time as our hands. I haven’t heard any medical person on the news telling people to wash their keys, but I would recommend it.

You can wash house and work keys with soap and water. Sanitize the bob with a Clorox wipe. I do this at least once a day. I think people would be surprised the amount of dirt that comes off those keys.

Stay healthy!

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To the Editor: I was at Bi-Mart and had just run in to grab a couple of boxes of trash compactor bags.

Trying to balance them with my back brace on was a challenge.

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Resilient, together

By Mayor Chuck Ryan and City Manager Cory Misley We do not need to begin by underscoring how unprecedented and uncertain of a time we are in. The people at the City of Sisters — the Council members, committee members, staff — empathize with the challenges and frustrations that our community is dealing with in a variety of ways. We are doing what we can, while acknowledging that we do not have health experts or emergency response managers on staff. Last week, the City participated in countless meetings and conversations with all levels of public partners — local special districts, County, State, and Federal — to coordinate and align efforts.

The City has already taken numerous steps to protect the health and welfare of staff and community members. We closed City Hall to the public, canceled all board and committee meetings, and declared a state of emergency providing flexibility to respond more quickly to a rapidly changing situation.

The state of emergency declaration was not made to cause alarm, in fact just the opposite. It was a calm and calculated decision based on the information available and our responsibilities at the forefront of our minds. It allows us to take many actions, and we do not yet know whether or to what extent they may be needed. We will continue to work with the best and most timely information from the most credible sources.

City Council members and staff are in frequent communication, and Council meetings will continue via teleconference.

This dynamic situation is like building an airplane in flight. There is no manual for how to make every decision or address every consequence. You, loved ones, neighbors, and community members are already or may be impacted from a health or economic perspective or worse both. Instead of looking to the past or future, we must exercise courage and vigilance in each moment.

This is truly a test of character individually and collectively. Fortunately, as

evidenced in the recent Sisters Country Vision work, this community knows how to band together to solve problems and move forward.

The City is prioritizing essential services that it is solely responsible for: primarily water and wastewater.

We see no cause for concern regarding those services and we have prepared contingencies. Beyond those, we are striving to maintain almost all other services at normal levels albeit in an adjusted way. We were assured by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office that our law enforcement will continue at current levels. Although we closed City Hall to the public last week, staff that can are telecommuting, working on a staggered schedule, or exercising social distancing within City Hall.

City and county governments have been consulted on some of the State’s measures, while some we have learned of through the media. This is a changing environment we are all sorting through together each day.

The messages last week and continuing through the weekend from community members offering resources or looking to help coordinate efforts are inspiring and a testament to the compassion within Sisters Country.

We must be in this moment for each other and work collaboratively to provide resources for those most in need.

If you have questions, resources, or just need someone to talk to briefly, please contact City Hall at 541-323-5205 or www. ci.sisters.or.us/contact. It will take time for new programs and resources to be organized. We are monitoring County, State, and Federal actions along those lines, and exploring what we can do within our community with partners such as Sisters Country Economic Development and Sisters Chamber of Commerce.

Although we will not have all of the answers – we will answer the call and do our best to provide assistance.

The City website will be updated frequently with City, County, State, and Federal information related to the Coronavirus: www. ci.sisters.or.us/coronavirus.

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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Spring equinox brings balance

By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

A handful of hardy celebrants kept social distance at Sisters Community Labyrinth on Thursday. They were treated to a short demonstration by Pat Leiser, who placed objects around the labyrinth to represent celestial objects in the solar system. A golden orb representing the sun sat on the labyrinth’s center stone.

Globes, apples, oranges, and shamrocks symbolized planets and the various locations of Earth during the year.

The official first day of spring in some Western

cultures, vernal equinox marks a time of year when the days contain approximately an equal number of daylight and nighttime hours.

Christian holidays including St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are said to have descended from the ancient traditions of equinox.

A child led the walkers, ringing a Tibetan singing bowl. When everyone reached the labyrinth’s center, they reflected on the strange times at hand. Grief and worry were expressed; so were hope and determination.

See EQUINOX on page 18

The Quarantine List — Nugget staff picks The Nugget staff and freelancers are sharing some of their favorite stories and activities to help Sisters pass through the Quarantine of 2020: Katy Yo d e r, correspondent: On the screen: • “Love is Blind”: Pure mind-numbing, sappy, unrealistic, but a great diversion with all kinds of twists and outcomes.

• “Story of God” & “The Story of Us,” hosted by Morgan Freeman: Both are informative, insightful and thought-provoking. There’s a spiritual aspect, historical

interest and Mr. Freeman’s relaxed, inquisitive leadership throughout each episode.

• “Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise”: This stays on my favorite list and is a documentary that instills hope, appreciation for those who rise above extreme adversity and the freedom and joy found in eventual resiliency.

• “Invisible Essence – The Little Prince”: Featuring a variety of creative, smart people who explore the deeper meaning found in a children’s book with adult-sized issues.

• Reruns of “Modern See STAFF PICKS on page 23

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ANNA MCNAIR

The McNair family got a close look at South Korea’s battle with COVID-19.

McNairs navigate coronavirus abroad

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Anna (Summerfield) McNair and her husband Cailen have worked overseas as educators for years and have experienced their share of challenges and adventures at their stops over the

past decade in Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China.

But nothing prepared them for the coronavirus and its impact on their lives in Seoul, South Korea, where they now live with their three children R.J, Cael, and Lucy.

The couple work at Seoul Foreign School, which was

established in 1912 and has a population of approximately 1500 students K-12 from around the world. Anna, a 2000 graduate of Sisters High School, teaches second grade, while Cailen, who taught from 2006-2009 in the See SOUTH KOREA on page 22

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 2nd & 4th 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, 3:30 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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Roundhouse offers support The Roundhouse Foundation, based in Sisters, recognizes that everyone in our community and beyond has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The foundation is working to encourage sustainability of nonprofit partners during and after this unprecedented time.

The Foundation has extended their grant reporting timeline for organizations who are currently using grant funds from the organization by 60 days.

The Roundhouse Foundation’s grant application is still live – with applications due on April 1 and October 1. The Trustees encourage organizations to apply as planned. While the Roundhouse Foundation remains aligned with the mission and policies set forth by our bylaws, the Trustees wish to focus the 2020 grant cycle to support the sustainability of current and potential partners. In addition, they welcome proposals which would support programming for those most affected

by COVID-19, for instance through: • Child care services during school closures.

• Mitigation of social isolation and mental health support.

• Educational opportunities for K-12 students.

• Internet access for those learning/working from home.

• Housing and utility support/food security.

“We are attempting to support our partners as much as possible, as well as be aware of our own organizational sustainability during this difficult time,” says Erin Borla, Trustee and Executive Director. “Our goal is to serve our community during and after this crisis.”

In an additional effort to support The Roundhouse Foundation partners, all past grant recipients which meet the following criteria: organization still aligns with the Foundation mission; previous funds used as described; and report submitted on time; are eligible to submit a new limited support grant application

by May 15, 2020.

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one of the below categories: • Sustainability of the organization due to loss of income because of COVID-19.

• Support programming for vulnerable populations including low-income families, high need communities, seniors, etc.

The Roundhouse Foundation’s immediate efforts in Sisters Country include contributions to the Family Access Network and Furry Friends, as well as monthly contributions to the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank for the next five months. The Foundation will also make a contribution to the Oregon Community Foundation Oregon Recovery Fund to help address the needs of

Oregon’s most vulnerable.

Foundation staff and their families are of the utmost importance to the organization. They are all working remotely at this time and are happy to connect electronically or via phone to help answer any questions that may arise.

The Roundhouse Foundation supports creative solutions to unique challenges associated with rural culture and landscapes.

The focus areas of the Foundation’s grants include arts and culture, conservation and sustainable agriculture, education, and social services.

For more information visit https://roundhouse foundation.org.

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The next thing I know a lady said let me get you a cart. She then noticed I had cut my knuckles on the shelf and managed to wipe blood on both of my hands. Rather than pull away, she proceeded to hand me a tissue. In this day of virus consciousness, I was shocked at her unbridled kindness.

We both discovered we have the same terrific back surgeon in Bend. I headed off to get the sanitary hand wipes at the front of the store and failed to get her name.

There are angels here in Sisters and I believe I just met one of them. Thank you for your exceptional kindness.

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To the Editor: I am back as I have some questions. How can it be that the Sisters Planning Commission by a vote of 5-0 can arbitrarily make the decision to approve the 5,911 acre Master Planned Development for the Three Wind project? There was one public meeting on this project. I wonder how many people were in attendance. How many were unable to attend this one meeting to voice their concerns and opinions? I imagine there were many, myself included. With a project of this magnitude, I think there should be more public hearings.

After this one hearing the Planning Commission felt See LETTERS on page 7

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Foods that can boost your immune system Correspondent

There’s no magic pill to protect you from the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

But there are real ways you can take care of yourself and give your immune system the best chance to do its job against a respiratory illness.

If you’re not in the habit of eating a variety of fruits, veggies, and lean sources of protein, now is a good time to start. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. From vitaminpacked fruits to the benefits of bone broth, here are the foods and ingredients that are believed to improve your body’s natural defenses.

The healthiest meals emphasize whole grains, vegetables, and fruits — serve them in the greatest amounts.

Feeding your body certain foods may help keep your immune system strong.

Most people turn to vitamin C after they’ve caught a cold. That’s because it helps build up your immune system. Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells, which is key to fighting infections.

Raw apples, carrots and oranges are packed with vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants.

Other foods rich in vitamin C include lemons, broccoli, kiwi, papaya, and more.

Focus on whole foods as juicing makes for a huge nutrient loss.

If you think only citrus fruits have the most vitamin C, think again. Red bell peppers contain twice as much vitamin C as citrus. They’re also a rich source of beta carotene. Besides boosting your immune system, vitamin C may help maintain healthy skin. Beta carotene helps keep your eyes and skin healthy.

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Vitamin B-6 is an important player in many of the chemical reactions that happen in the body. It’s also vital to the formation of new and healthy red blood cells.

Chicken stock, or broth made by boiling chicken bones, contains gelatin, chondroitin, and other nutrients helpful for gut healing and immunity.

A lack of zinc can make a person more susceptible to disease and illness. This essential nutrient helps maintain the body’s ability to make new cells and enzymes, process carbohydrate, fat and protein in food and increases the speed of healing muscles and wounds.

If you’re a meat-eater, good news: red meats are particularly high in zinc, as are shellfish and eggs. Vegans go for nuts, whole grains and legumes (chickpeas, lentils, beans).

Ginger is a magical ingredient; the antioxidant is believed to fight off cold and flu symptoms, combat nausea, and is full of iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium.

However, it’s worth noting that a study from 2013 showed that while fresh ginger may help boost the body’s respiratory system, dry ginger did not show the same results.

Research has shown that

the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off viruses — while it won’t protect you from getting the virus if you’re exposed, it could reduce the severity of the illness and help make recovery easier.

You can get vitamin D naturally through sunlight.

It’s also found in some foods, including fatty fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, and in small amounts in beef liver, eggs, cheese, and mushrooms.

PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER While more study is Apples are a great source of vitamin C. needed on the link between vitamin D and immune health, Feeding your body healthy some promising research support the microbiome include garlic, onion, sauerfoods can help keep your suggests that checking your kraut and fermented foods. immune system strong. vitamin D level — and taking a vitamin D supplement — could help your body fight off respiratory illness.

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Animals help us in times of crisis

By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

The Centers for Disease Control and the American Veterinary Association have recently stated that pets are NOT a risk for spreading COVID-19. The World Health Organization has also recently reported that there is “no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the coronavirus.”

The virus is believed to have originated from exotic animal food markets in China – but domestic dogs and cats themselves do not appear to be carriers.

Pets are the unsung heroes for many of us amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We are being required to work from home and to self-isolate during the pandemic to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Take advantage of the time that you have at home to establish a bond with your pet or pets. Social distancing is an important step to curbing the virus, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Research suggests pets can make you happier and healthier. Other studies have shown that having a pet in the home helps you respond better to stressful situations. It’s not only safe to have pets in your home but also beneficial as they can serve as a source of comfort during any crisis.

The outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about the virus can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. The companionship of pets has been shown to lower anxiety, helping people to feel calmer and more secure when the news from the outside world is distressing.

Jeanette Pilak, volunteer coordinator for Harmony

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Farm Sanctuary, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals, had several therapy dogs over the years and knows firsthand how animals can help people feel better.

She said, “My work with therapy assist animals started when I adopted a retired guide dog for the blind from their campus in Boring, Oregon, in 1998. While I was well aware of the studies done about the physiological changes humans go through when they pet a dog (decreased blood pressure and breathing, etc.), I witnessed this particular dog seek to calm crying babies or agitated elders. I became trained as a Pet Partner with my therapy assist dogs, and for years I heard from family members of nursing home patients that they could always tell when the dogs had visited because their family member was so much happier and calmer.”

Pilak and her therapy dog Sally were also R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistant Dog) partners and assisted more than 200 children to relax and to practice reading aloud to her dog.

Pilak noted that children too shy to speak in class would gladly read a story to a dog.

She added, “Animals are comforting and nonjudgmental.”

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parent and understands how companion animals help calm humans.

“Petting a dog releases oxytocin, and that in itself promotes a sense of bonding, love, happiness, Rendon said. “Having a pet to care for takes some of the focus off of what’s going on and redirects it towards behaviors that are incompatible with sitting by ourselves and feeling lonely and despondent. Our pets are oblivious to the fears of the pandemic, they teach us to seek joy in the moment and to be calm and carry on.”

Dogs can help you keep a routine and stay active, which is important to your mental and physical health during these trying times. There is a lot of evidence that daily exercise can also help promote feelings of well-being and boost immunity, so walking your dog is a physical activity that can protect you against symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Harmony Farm Sanctuary founder Robine Botts created a safe place for rescued farm animals and humans to connect and heal. She told The Nugget that she knows that this is a stressful, isolating and unprecedented time for all of humanity.

She said, “We are being asked by our government and medical professionals to stay at home as an attempt

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The touch of an animal companion is soothing, especially in tough times. to flatten the curve against the coronavirus. As a mental health therapist who practices animal assisted therapy, I have witnessed how animals can help heal our hearts. I have noticed a lot of my clients, and my friends, have experienced increased stress, fear, confusion and isolation. I’ve noticed folks reporting an increase in symptoms of depression and anxiety. All animal lovers know that animals provide companionship, joy and unconditional love.”

“There is also a plethora of scientific evidence regarding the psychological and physical health benefits from having two- and four-legged animals in our lives during the best of times and especially now. Playing with an animal can boost levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax. They also encourage exercise and playfulness which reminds us to enjoy the simple things in life and be mindful of our beautiful surroundings.”

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compelled to go ahead and approve the project. That is, only five members made the decision that so adversely affects the entire community of Sisters. That is not right. I have spoken to many people who agree with me.

I feel that the citizens of Sisters should have the right to vote on this enormous project instead of it being forced on us by so few.

That is how a democracy works. We are losing our rights.

People have come here for years to view the majesty of all the mountains and to enjoy the charm, quaintness, peacefulness and serenity of our unique town. They come here to shop.

Please do not destroy what we have left by allowing the multi-family project to go forward. Consider the increased amount of traffic that will occur in that already congested area.

Instead of more housing, what we need is another grocery store located away from the core of the city.

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To the Editor, Today we are in a seriously dangerous time, but we are fortunate to live in a community like Sisters where we care for each other.

There has been much discussion about what to do and what not to do during this pandemic.

I’d like to add one other suggestion along those lines: be sure you are getting accurate information and don’t share that information unless you are certain it is from a reliable news, government or medical source.

I personally witnessed how important that is over the past week. First, I had a phone conversation with a friend who asked how we were doing. I said we were working from home and practicing social distancing.

“You’re overreacting,” he said. “I’m going to send you a link to an article written by someone who had coronavirus and says it was no worse than the flu.”

I told my friend I had read that same article and felt it should never have been printed and that he should not be passing it along, because it was written by someone in their 30s. I had just read about a study of people who died from coronavirus which revealed that of 117 deaths, 116 were elderly and one person was in their 30s. My friend and I are both in our 70s. The article my friend wanted me to read was creating a false sense of relative safety about the disease.

Then yesterday we got a phone call from our son in California who was extremely agitated and angry. He said that a friend of a friend worked for FEMA and that this person

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— who is highly reliable, my son asserted — said the president is going to enact something called the Stafford Act and bring out the National Guard to take away our freedom.

For the second time I had to correct misinformation. This isn’t something secret that only “a friend of a friend” knows about, I told him. If you watch reliable news reports, you would know that the president already used the Stafford Act to declare a national emergency. This act allows FEMA to send funds to cities and states in a time of crisis. And if the National Guard is called up, I said, it will be to quickly set up tent hospitals in soccer stadiums and Safeway parking lots, not to take away your freedom.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt told the nation on the brink of The Great Depression that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He was half right. We also have to fear misinformation. My fellow citizens, please follow the news closely, it is important. But be sure of your source. You can generally trust The Nugget, Bend Bulletin, CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS. Be cautious about texts, tweets, emails and Fox News. Stay safe, my friends.

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To the Editor: Five days: 500 masks. The Center for Disease Control has issued guidance for health care providers facing the possible exhaustion of all supplies of approved face masks. As a last resort, the CDC is pointing health care providers to homemade masks.

Sisters Country can help providers be ready. Let us challenge ourselves to make 500 masks in the next five days.

I am assembling kits from which even a novice could complete five masks in less than three hours. I invite your help. Here’s what you can do: 1. Highest priority: Donate used or new 100 percent cotton T-shirts. I’ve placed a curbside collection box outside my home. We need approximately 63 shirts. 100 percent cotton only, please.

2. Sign up with me by email if you are willing to help assemble kits (some sewing/cutting skills required), pete.sisters@gmail.com.

3. Sign up with me by email if you are willing to pick up a kit on Wednesday. Each kit will make five masks. You’d need to return to me all five completed masks the next day (Thursday). A sewing machine and minimal sewing skills are all that would be required.

Printed and online video instruction will be provided.

All contacts will be completed with the appropriate social distancing. Thank you for considering this request.

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Bank offers lines of credit for businesses Washington Federal Bank is offering small businesses lines of credit up to $200,000 interest free for 90 days for those affected by COVID19. The bank, which has a branch in Sisters, has committed $100 million in lines of credit to help small businesses weather the crisis brought on by restrictions mandated to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

“Businesses are really struggling as our neighbors limit shopping and eating at restaurants to follow public

health orders to avoid large crowds,” said President and CEO Brent Beardall. “We want to offer these affected business owners a lifeline to help them make it through this crisis.”

The bank has expedited lines of credit up to $30,000, available for creditworthy businesses that have been in operation at least two years and can show a 10 percent loss in revenue due to coronavirus impacts.

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Our doors will remain open at Sisters Rental and protocols are in place to ensure the safety of our employees and customers. Part of these safety protocols include offering alternatives for our customers to decrease in-person activity. We understand the challenges and concerns during this time and want to alleviate your worries as much as possible.

You can also trust that all equipment will be cleaned and sanitized as it always has been and that our delivery team will be kind and considerate when delivering and picking up. This offer will be available through the end of March as we continue to monitor everything.

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as contagious as seasonal flu.

On average, a carrier of the flu infects 1.3 people; with COVID-19, the number is two to three.

“If we do nothing, it peaks very quickly and we’re overwhelmed,” he said.

A big spike in cases puts tremendous pressure on hospitals and health care workers — who must also still take care of patients with other serious ailments and injuries.

If we “flatten the curve” of spread through self-isolation, “then our system can handle it,” he said.

Complicating matters is the fact that COVID-19 can present similar symptoms to seasonal flu or a common cold — and people with no symptoms at all can still spread it.

Aggressive testing would help to sort out cases, but testing has not been readily available.

“This looks like a lot of things,” Dr. Miller said. “A cough and a fever is similar to a lot of illnesses. I don’t have tests.”

Dr. Miller believes that a combination of aggressive

testing and self-isolation is the most effective approach to fighting a virus that has no treatment or vaccine at this time — though health professionals are working feverishly on both.

“The best outcomes I’ve read are the communities who do both (testing and self-isolation),” he said.

While some jurisdictions — like Los Angeles, California — have essentially given up on testing as a means of heading off the disease, Dr. Miller believes that it is not too late for aggressive testing to have a beneficial impact.

Dr. Eric Wattenburg of Sisters, who owns and operates the Your Care clinic in Redmond, urges people in Sisters to stay calm in the face of rising concerns.

“Get outside, maintain some level of normalcy,” he said. “Don’t be afraid to come to the doctor’s office if you’re sick.”

He noted that his clinic has long had the means to separate patients from each other, and has a negative pressure room that circulates air outside the building.

He said that people being afraid to go to the doctor is problematic in and of itself.

He said that coronavirus symptoms — including a fever of about 101, a deep,

persistent lower-respiratory cough and shortness of breath — need to be addressed.

“Don’t be afraid to go to your doctor’s office or the hospital,” he said. “They’re ready for it. These people should be seen. Don’t sit at home until you’re so bad it’s critical.”

Dr. Wattenburg thinks that Central Oregonians are far better off than people crowded into major metropolitan areas and should be grateful for the built-in advantages of the environment.

“Here in Central Oregon, we’re doing all the right things,” he said.

Acknowledging the profound dislocation that drastic restrictions are having on the culture and economy of Sisters, Dr. Miller notes that it will remain important to keep them in place for some time.

“It’s longer than the two weeks that we have,” he said.

“This may take longer than that.”

His own High Lakes Health Care Clinic is offering telemedicine services.

Patients may call Sisters’ High Lakes Health Care clinic at 541-549-9609 to make a telehealth appointment. The appointment will then take place through video conferencing. Patients need access to any type of video/audio

device that can connect to the Internet via Safari or Chrome (smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer with a webcam). At the time of the appointment, the patient will receive a voice call from their provider and then a link to join the video chat.

St. Charles Family Care is offering “E-visits” and phone visits for established patients so they can avoid coming into the clinic. E-visits allow established patients to enter information about their symptoms. The provider then reviews that information and can reply via MyChart with advice, a referral, or a prescription. E-visits are available to established patients of St. Charles Family Care clinics and they are free.

For more information visit www.stcharleshealthcare.org.

Dr. Miller saluted those who are donating supplies and sewing protective masks for medical professionals

and hospitals that are swiftly running out of supplies (see Letters to the Editor, page 2).

“I think it’s great — people rising to the occasion,” he said.

We’re doing this for our neighbors, for each other.

And this community is good at that.

— Dr. Kevin Miller He sees Sisters rising to the occasion as it has done in the face of terrible winters and wildfires — neighbors helping neighbors, supporting each other economically, emotionally and spiritually.

“We’re doing this for our neighbors, for each other,” he said. “And this community is good at that.”

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Avoid muddy trails Many Sisters folks are eager to get out hiking as spring struggles to get started in Sisters Country. However, Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) is asking hikers to stay off muddy trails.

A mild winter and freezethaw cycles have left the area trails with a surface of soft mud in many locations.

Riding, running, or hiking on muddy trails creates tread damage that requires many hours of volunteer time to repair. Deep ruts and footprints are unsightly and create low spots for snow or rain to settle.

To avoid these puddles, trail users tend to divert around the muddy patches and thereby inadvertently do even more damage to the delicate soils and plants adjacent to the trails. The resulting scarring and widening degrades both the quality of the tread and the aesthetics of the trail experience.

STA is asking users to keep in mind some tips for using the trails responsibly: • Ride early in the day before the ground thaws.

• Turn around when you encounter soft trail conditions.

• If you encounter a section of soft trail, ride or walk through the middle of the trail tread rather than going around.

• To some degree, fat tire bikes can be used in softer conditions. Use good judgement, if the trails are a muddy mess, find another place to ride.

Ian Reid, Sisters District Ranger, says, “the Forest Service appreciates the support and voluntary compliance in ensuring the sustainability of our trail systems.”

STA joins him in that sentiment. For more information visit www.sisterstrails.org.

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Other retail businesses must implement strict social distancing measures and designate an employee or officer charged with ensuring compliance. Retail businesses able to adapt to take-out style shopping — as several have in Sisters — can also remain open.

Childcare facilities will be closed unless they care for the same 10 or fewer children in attendance during the week.

Open childcare facilities must prioritize serving children of first responders and parents who work in healthcare or emergency response.

Grocery stores and pharmacies can remain open, with encouragement to maintain social distancing practices.

Violations of the governor’s orders would be a Class C misdemeanor. The full text of the governor’s order is linked in the online version of this story and is available through The Nugget’s Facebook page.

Sgt. William Bailey, public information officer for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s office, told The Nugget that the Sheriff’s Office is emphasizing education over enforcement in regard to

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“If necessary we will contact them (a violator) and educate them on the restrictions and get them to comply that way,” Bailey said.

The city is closing the playground at Cliff Clemens Park, will not open the campground in April as usual, and is trending toward closing the recycling center, said City Manager Cory Misley.

Schools remain closed until April 28. Superintendent Curt Scholl reported that, “after our spring break, on April 6, our staff will begin work to develop core supplemental work to send out to our students... it is our goal to get supplemental materials out as quickly as possible and estimate that we should start disseminating materials no later than Wednesday (April 8).”

Manufacturers and the construction industry may continue operations but must ensure that their employees are maintaining social distancing measures. Some construction activity in Sisters has continued through the restrictions.

Peter Hall, the principal of the ClearPine development at the north end of Pine Street in Sisters told The Nugget, “We pressed the go button on two more housing starts in the ClearPine Collective, a new cluster of cottages in

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Construction activity has continued in recent days.

ClearPine’s Phase 6. With the coronavirus outbreak, it was more a measured decision to push forward with new investment in workers and materials. Buyer demand has been very strong in ClearPine so far this year, but new homebuyers may be slower to move until the economic picture begins to clear. Nevertheless, I decided to keep building for the future.

The two new houses will be complete in the September timeframe. We also made a decision to proceed with construction of ClearPine phase 5,

starting March 23.”

Many community activities have been canceled, including the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department’s annual Community Easter Egg Hunt, the Sisters Folk Festival’s My Own Two Hands Art Auction and Party, Sisters Science Club gatherings and more.

The Nugget will provide continued updates on the status of businesses and events as well as updates on the overall coronavirus situation as they come available at www. nuggetnews.com.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Sisters Community Garden Community Assistance The Sisters Community Garden During COVID-19 Pandemic

has raised bed garden plots available for the 2020 gardening season. Application materials and information are available on the garden’s website, SistersCommunityGarden.org. For additional information, call 503313-3076.

Furry Friends Foundation

Furry Friends office will be closed through March. At this time individuals can still pick up pet food from the Sisters Kiwanis food bank, Thursday, 9 am to 2 pm. If you are out of pet food and do not have the means to purchase during this period, call or text 541-797-4023 to arrange for a pick up outside. Pick ups are available outside the Sisters Art Works building at an agreed upon time. (It can’t be left outside for very long as other critters may get into it.) Our services are confidential. Our goal is to keep pets in their homes.

Habitat Thrift Store

The Sisters Habitat Thrift Store, ReStore, construction site and administrative offices are temporarily closed to the public. We hope to re-open on Tuesday, March 31 if possible.

You can check the Sisters Habitat for Humanity Facebook page for updates. All staff will be reporting to work as usual for the time being and will be available if anyone needs anything.

If members of the public need something from the Thrift Store, Restore, or the Admin Office, they can contact Habitat via phone or email. Administrative Office: 541549-1193. Thrift Store: 541-5491740. ReStore: 541-549-1621.

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Age Friendly Sisters Country announced that VAST church is eager to help, picking up prescriptions, delivering groceries or food, helping however they can. People in need can call 541-719-0587 and press 1 to be connected to Mikee Stutzman, Ministry Coordinator or email her at admin@vastchurch.com. VAST Church is willing to help as long as resources and volunteers allow.

Weekly Food Pantry

Westside Sisters Church has a weekly food pantry on Thursdays.

For the next several weeks, food will be distributed drive-through style from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the New Hope building, 222 N. Trinity Way. People in need of food may drive through the parking lot and pick up a bag of food for their household. Other Sisters-area churches are joining with Westside Sisters to contribute financially to help sustain the program. Call 541549-4184 for more information.

Sisters Community Church

Do you need help with running errands or deliveries or more?

Sisters Community Church has volunteers available and is cultivating a caring community.

Call Wendy at 541-389-6859.

Visit the church website at www. sisterschurch.com.

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A Facebook page has been set up to connect Sisters community members needing help with those willing to volunteer. Go to the link below, then ask to join and the moderators will approve those who qualify: www.facebook.com/ groups/502740160418961/.

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Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank is making an operational change based on the evolving response to COVID-19. Beginning Thursday, March 19, visitors will be encouraged to shop for two weeks instead of one week. The Food Bank will then be closed every other week temporarily This action is for the protection of volunteers, reducing their exposure by half.

The Food Bank opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Questions? Email info@ sisterskiwanis.org.

Family Access Network

Since FAN is a Sisters School District program and in view of the social distancing requirements, FAN will be closed for the Sisters School District two week spring break, planning to return on April 6. Sisters FAN has been checking in with the most vulnerable clients before the two week spring break. They have food and supplies needed.

All clients can call the 211 hotline for information and resources needed.

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This community workshop will teach practical coping strategies to reduce the fear of falling. This evidence-based class includes some lecture, discussion and exercises to work on at home.

Classes will be held at the Sisters Fire Station Community Hall on Mondays from 1 to 3 pm between April 6 and June 1 (no class on Memorial Day). Cost is $10 for the 8-week session. Please contact Shannon Rackowski at shanrack@gmail.com or 541-2720529 to register.

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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)

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) 541-719-0587 • 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship Temporarily meeting virtually. See vastchurch.com for details.

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

Sisters Chorale Cancellation

The Sisters High Desert Chorale is cancelling its Spring season set to begin on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. This cancellation includes all Monday night rehearsals and concerts. The Chorale apologizes for any inconvenience and disappointment resulting from this change. Any questions may be directed to Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362.

AA Meetings

As a result of COVID-19 mandates on meeting size and locations, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Sisters are currently continuing in creative ways. Some meeting times have moved to an online Zoom platform. Others are not meeting at this time. To talk to an alcoholic, find out about Zoom meetings in Sisters, or any other questions about Alcoholics Anonymous you can call one of the numbers below or go online at coigaa.org. Call Anne Z: 503516-7650 or Jan: 541-647-8859 or Agnes: 541-588-6778.

Organ Donor Awareness

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

Because event schedules are changing daily with changing guidelines concerning COVID-19, we at The Nugget Newspaper recommend that you call to confirm events and meetings before attending.

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

Meet EROS, a wonderful two-year-old Lab mix who is looking for his forever home! This dapper dog can be a little nervous around new people, but becomes a friendly snuggle-bug when he knows you! Eros is looking for a family that can provide him with daily exercise to keep him happy and healthy! If you are looking for a friendly young lab to add to your family then Eros is the pup for you! Come meet Eros today!

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PONDEROSA PROPERTIES, LLC

541-549-2002 800-650-6766

Career Funds Available

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

Thursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity office. For more information, call 541-410-2870.

Antiques & Jewelry Donations Needed

Sisters Kiwanis takes donations of antiques, collectibles and jewelry throughout the year for its annual Antiques, Collections & Jewelry Sale, held on Saturday every Memorial Day weekend.

Your donation is tax-deductible!

New jewelry donation drop-off box at Washington Federal Bank in Sisters. For info please call Pam at 541-719-1049.

Black Butte Ranch RFPD Meeting Canceled

The Black Butte Ranch Rural Fire Protection District board meeting scheduled for March 26 has been canceled.

Sisters Library Coming events

In light of recent developments, all Deschutes Public Library locations will close to the public at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16. The plan is for a tentative reopening date of April 1. Library material due dates will be extended to an appropriate date following re-opening.

While all locations will be closed, Deschutes Public Library offers a wealth of free online resources that the public can access from home or anywhere they happen to be with wit an internet connection, including eBooks and audio streaming movies audio books, bo and television shows, digital and telev magazines magazine and music, information data databases, and more. The library is increasing its collection of digital materials, such as d eBooks and a digital audiobooks, during this th time. Visit www. deschuteslibrary.org/books/ deschute downloads downloa for more information about abo digital resources, and www.deschuteslibrary.org/about www.des /news/news?NewsID=8273 to /news/ne explore more m of what’s available online.

During the closure, library staff will work to provide online tutorials to help customers learn how to access the digital resources available to them, and will livestream via Facebook select programs that were originally planned to take place in the libraries (www.facebook.com/ deschuteslibrary). Story time videos for young children will also be available beginning March 18 on the library’s kids’ page (www. deschuteslibrary.org/kids). If the public has questions, they can phone their local library between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The phone number for Sisters Library is 541-312-1070.

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Sisters Businesses Are Here to Serve

Sisters businesses are finding creative ways to continue to serve their customers during these challenging, everchanging times! The following list reflects changes of hours, delivery and pick-up options, etc. provided to The Nugget... current as of Monday, March 23. Due to the fact businesses may have to make rapid changes, we advise you contact businesses directly for most-current status. This information is provided by The Nugget Newspaper with the support of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.

Open for curbside pick-up or takeout and limited home delivery!

Wednesday-Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Staff wellness check at the beginning of every shift.

See menu at www.corkcellarswinebistro.com.

Offering take-away and curbside orders of your favorite coffee beverages plus boxed lunches and pastry/cookie bundles. Open Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call in orders to 541-588-0311.

Curbside service offered 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call in ordes at 541-549-0527.

Grab & go food, groceries, beverages... and toilet paper!

Regular hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily until further notice. No curbside pickup or delivery available. 541-549-1074.

Open with new days and hours Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shop online at www.ShopBedouin.com.

Call for current take-out hours for the cafe. 541-904-4051.

Open for takeout! See menu on Facebook for special epic dishes created for all the people keeping a low profile out there. Don’t let the quarantine keep you away from deliciousness. 541-549-2699.

Sisters Saloon is offering takeout, curbside service, and delivery 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

Free delivery for orders of $50 or more. Full menu at www.sisterssaloon.net. 541-549-RIBS.Â

Open Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Please place your order and pay using the order-ahead app on our website. You can then simply pick up in our cafe. Ordering by phone (541-549-8077) is available but not recommended.

Open for take-out orders. We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to serve you! See full menu online at ranchoviejosistersoregon.com. 541-549-3594.

Open and offering local fresh ingredients and fresh air!

Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Only 20 minutes from Sisters. 541-977-6746.

Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. All restaurant and takeout temporarily halted. We are encouraging phone orders and curbside pickup for fish, meat and smoked goods.

541-719-1180.

CHOPS Bistro

Open for takeout and delivery Tuesday thru Saturday 12 to 7 p.m.

Menu on Facebook, by email at tracylynne1023@gmail.com, or phone at 541-549-6015.

Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. to 8 p.m for curbside delivery or takeout. Call 541-549-8356 or order online with GrubHub. We will do our best to stay open to serve our loyal customers.

Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Full menu, excluding the salad bar & dinner menu, will be available to-go. Orders can be placed at front lobby, or over the phone.

541-549-8620.

Open 9 a.m. to noon with a limited menu. See menu online at www. angelinesbakery.com.

Curbside pick ups available.

The

Open for take-out orders of pizza and more. Bring your growlers inside to be filled — they cannot be passed through the drive through window. 541-719-1295.

Call 541-549-3287 to place your order and schedule time of pick up between 5 and 7 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday.

Subway is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Order through the Subway App, call in an order, come inside to order takeout, or come through the drive thru. 541-549-9664.

Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies is open for takeout and delivery Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Order online at www. phillypdx.com Sisters location or call 541-904-4154.

SNO CAP Drive In

Take-out orders. If needed, delivery in town is free. Payment over the phone with a card is preferred, but not required.

Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 541-549-6151.

RAINWATER CAFE

Open for to-go orders from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call your order in and it will be ready when you arrive. 541-904-0153.

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To-go, curbside pickup, delivery, including neighborhoods outside the city limits. 541-719-0572.

Hot and cold to-go orders only for pick up or delivery.

See our menu at zmenu.com/r-spottake-out-eatery-sisters-or. TuesdaySaturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Call 541-549-7768.

Fresh bread and donuts! Open for take-out orders only from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call ahead and to have your order ready to go.

541-549-0361. Check Facebook for updates.

Open Normal Operating hours with the lobby closed. Please use drive thru, phone, or ATM. Still taking donations for the Sisters Food Bank. Call for rates on loan products!

Sundance Shoes

This is the perfect time for family and the outdoors! Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week. Check Facebook for current updates.

Call for personal shopping appointments! 541-904-0778.

We are open! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week New spring shoes are here, get yours first!

We greatly appreciate your support.

Gypsy Wind Clothing

We are open and keeping our normal hours, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sunday. Call ahead for curbside service! 541-549-4151.

Gypsy Wind Clothing has good news in these tough times!

We’re moving and expanding.

Closed for now... open as soon as possible!

EST. 1995

We are open with reduced hours from 11-5 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Closed Tuesday & Thursday.

For updates, please see our Facebook page or call 541-549-4251.

Aqua Hot tubs and Aqua Clear Spa Maintenance are continuing to practice all recommended sanitation procedures while providing maintenance and repairs. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with scheduled private appointments during the evenings and Saturdays. Questions? 541-410-1023.

Open regular hours. Books, puzzles, board games, and workbooks for kids home from school. Curbside pickup & free delivery to homes in Sisters Country for items in stock or order online at www.bookshop.org/shop/ paulinaspringsbooks. 541-549-0866.

Cabin fever? We are open and we have the gear to get you outside! Get your bike tuned up now, be ready to hit the road or trail. 541-549-2471.

Open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. Taking orders for curbside pickup between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. We have many kits to keep you and the kids entertained.

541-549-6061.

We are open and it is business as usual! We are contributing to the beauty, health and well being of the community!

541-549-8771.

Essentials Skincare • Spa • Boutique

Open for retail sales only, 6 days a week.

Free shipping of product to locals! 541-480-1412.

Each office independently owned & operated

We are open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delivery available!

The best medicine is fresh air and fish! We care about our community and are thinking about you all!

The golf course is open! Golf provides an opportunity for exercise, fresh air, and sunshine while providing the necessary social distancing! Bring the family! Grab and Go snacks and beverages are available in the Pro Shop. 541-549-4653.

The Association of Realtors has released “Safe Practices to follow while your home is on the market.” Call or email for details ... or if you are thinking about putting your home on the market.

Jodi Satko, Broker, 541-550-0819, satkosellsoregon@gmail.com

THE PAPER PLACE

Reduced hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the shop for a “virtual” tour of merchandise to be delivered to your car.

Lots of puzzles, games and activities for the kids! Daily special 20% off a puzzle, game or activity for kids! Check Instagram and Facebook for information. 541-549-7441.

Common Threads will be open Mondays-Saturdays by personal appointment. We will also offer curbside service pickup.

Check our Facebook page… commonthreadssisters for merchandise updates. 541-549-5648.

Irises to tame the viruses! Enjoy some flowers, lots of plants, too. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Also offering delivery. 541-549-8198.

541-549-8836

Open for business! We are offering parking lot pickup and drop off. Give us a call when you arrive and you will be greeted for your curbside service!

We are open by appointment! Please give us a call.

541-549-9552.

We are open and operating on a non-contact basis for bicycle service and sales. We are sanitizing diligently! Curbside service. Free delivery and pick up for sales and service within ten miles of town.

541-719-1213.

Heritage U.S.A. Your Care is open, available and always taking new patients.

Testing for COVID-19 when appropriate, treating injuries and even doing DOT and FAA physicals. 541-548-2899.

We are open!

Normal operating hours daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nothing Haunts You Like The Antique You Didn’t Buy! 541-549-4660.

We are open!

11 a.m to 3 p.m., 7 days a week We need your support!

Come get some shopping therapy and find a new treasure!

541-279-1879.

Offering live stream classes online while closed.

Yoga, meditation, barre for everyone.

Open regular hours and sanitizing constantly! Special curbside pickup or delivery. New inventory arriving twice weekly.

Call 541-549-8011. Ace is the place and we’re here to help.

Ear Expressions

Ear Expressions is temporarily closed. You can still shop online at www.earexpressions.com. Email jennifer@ earexpressions.com for inquiries or to schedule a “remote shopping tour.” Great new product coming in daily!

Currently closed. www.facebook.com/The-Gallery-Restaurant-and-BarSisters-Oregon-136057459785809/

Currently closed. See updates at www.facebook.com/theopendooratclearwatergallery/

We have closed the gallery for your safety and ours.

We will be available by appointment. Call Jan at 541-977-1514.

Shop at home on our website www.thejewelonline.com

Hardtails is closed temporarily.

Please check Facebook for regular updates: www.facebook.com/ Hardtails-Bar-andGrill-201418476563537/

Currently closed, but check our Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/ boonedogpizza/

Pub closed, but still brewing beer for the local stores. www.facebook.com/ ThreeCreeksBrewing/

Of a certain

AGE Sue Stafford Columnist

Reach out and stay connected To my way of thinking, there are a multitude of good reasons for living in a small town, especially here in Sisters where neighbors help neighbors.

Since taking a temporary leave from my writing assignments for The Nugget, I have received kind offers of help and a lovely handwritten note from a Nugget reader whom I’ve never met, wishing me well. Friends and neighbors have been checking on me regularly.

My neighbor, Jim, cleared my driveway and front walk after our last snow. I guess I just started my social distancing a little early, for which I am thankful.

Last Thursday, the spirit of caring here in Sisters came right to my front door.

I have enjoyed a rewarding relationship with the Sisters Garden Club, initially as an active member the first few years after I moved here.

More recently, I have been writing articles about their

annual Quilts in the Garden tour held the Thursday of Quilt Show Week.

The garden club has always been generous with their monetary support of various community programs and organizations.

Last week their generosity, totally unexpected, extended to me. Two of their members, Tim Toth and Ruth Palmer, brought me a beautiful white orchid plant with a colorful heart-shaped plate on which to set it and a generous gift certificate to an online food delivery service.

To top it off, Ruth and Tim raked up all the pine needles and cones in my front yard (and there were tons).

The kindness and generosity of the Sisters Garden Club toward me, is an example of the way Sisters residents pull together and offer support, not only in times of difficulty but year-round.

Currently, we are all living through an unprecedented health crisis that is impacting every facet of our lives. We each have the ability to do something. Call and check on elderly or disabled neighbors. Offer to help out a family with children out of school or parents out of work. Run errands, deliver groceries, pick up prescriptions, leave a surprise like home-baked cookies or a bouquet of flowers on someone’s doorstep. Drop a line to a friend. Let someone know you are thinking of them.

We are all in this together. Whether or not you can leave your house, reach out and stay connected.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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Running commentary: the forest soothes

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

As I watched my dogs Kinzua and Raven race up the red cinder 1008 road just north of Cold Springs Campground, I paused to take in my surroundings: mature, sun-splashed, yellow-bellied ponderosa pines towering over the manzanita covered forest floor, birds singing songs of spring, and a smell of thawing ground.

If we’ve got to practice social distancing, our forest is the place to do it.

We Sisters Country people understood long before the coronavirus that we live in a special place, but being able to walk in the woods rather than sheltering in place made me feel more grateful than I have felt in a long time.

Simple pleasures.

Getting outside is good for the body and soul, maybe now more than ever before.

Thank goodness we can still bike, hike, run, climb. Given that until at least April 28 school as we know it will be off-limits, some of my friends in education are embracing the chance to begin a six week (or more) training program to prepare for running races that will, hopefully, be available in late spring or early summer.

I think we are all looking to find some order in our lives that have been turned upside down by this pandemic.

Planning a training regiment is a good way to do that.

Portraits OF SISTERS

PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

The forest is good for the soul.

Spring races throughout Central Oregon are being called off or postponed. Sean Meissner, longtime director of the Peterson Ridge Rumble, pulled the plug on the race originally scheduled for April 26. Seventeen years of existence has made the Rumble almost a rite of spring for distance runners and I know Sean is heavy-hearted to have to nix the event for 2020.

We are social beings and runners love to gather. Even today as I soaked in the solitude of the forest I did feel a sense of loneliness for part of the time. The beauty of nature is enhanced when shared, so I imagined whether I could invite all my running friends to meet at the 1008 road, safely spaced apart, and do an out and back run in which we could at least simply wave or

say a quick hello as we passed one another on the course.

Since I don’t want to create a health hazard or get on the wrong side of the CDC, I won’t be “organizing” such an event, but I do hope I will at least see — albeit at a safe distance — some of you out on the trails in the weeks to come.

But, looking to the future, with the loss of the Rumble and perhaps other local events, it might be a good idea to gather a group together for AFTER the pandemic has lifted and organize a new run, one to celebrate resilience, cooperation, community spirit, our natural surroundings, and even life itself.

Any takers? Feel free to contact me if you have ideas at charliekanzig@gmail.com.

The intricate workings of a time-keeping device

Andrew Dekeyser. A watchmaker for Beacham’s Clock Company, he dove into don’t deter

the art of horology early in his high school years.

Influenced by a family of engineers, Andrew says the precision of watchmaking intrigued him. He graduated from watchmaking school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2007 and joined Beacham’s in 2013. Over the years he says the variety of devices he works on keeps his interest. And after seven years, he no longer hears the persistent flutters and ticks of the clocks visitors come to experience. When you walk into Beacham’s you can find Andrew’s trained eye looking closely at the intricate workings of timepieces, he’s quick with a smile and equipped for all your questions. Just don’t ask him PHOTO AND STORY BY

Cody Rheault

what time it is.

This week’s “Portraits of Sisters” presented by The Nugget Newspaper.

Future portraits are available for sponsorship, call 541-549-9941 or email ads@nuggetnews.com for information.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

KIDS IN PRINT

Sponsored by Kid Made Camp | A Service of The Nugget Newspaper

Unglued from the screen

By T. Lee Brown

Snowed in, or hunkering down while a virus runs its course, people get “glued” to their screens. Phones, TVs, computers, and gaming consoles provide connection, entertainment, and news.

What is life like when you unplug for a while? Not long ago, students at Sisters Elementary School found out. Many kids and families tried out Screen Free Week. There were bingo boards, prizes, and a special discount night at Hoodoo Ski Bowl.

Lola, Mac, and Bennitt had a lot of fun during Screen Free Week this year.

Photo by TL Brown

Mac Maloney “I did a puzzle, I listened to some books on tape, and I played,” Mac Maloney said. “I thought Screen Free Week was fun.”

Mac was sick during part of the week. It was tempting to do something on a screen because he stayed home while everyone else was at school. He said it felt good to know that he can control his own behavior.

His mom told him he could watch a movie because he was sick.

“And I said no,” Mac said proudly.

Lola Magner Lola usually has consistent screen time, but she thinks it’s “not too much.

My mom tries to make a balance of it.”

The thing she missed most during Screen Free Week was a Disney program she watches regularly.

How did kids feel about it? Kids in Print asked the fourth graders of Ms. McCord’s class to weigh in on their experiences.

But she didn’t miss it that much. Lola enjoyed doing different things instead. “I played a bunch of board games and had a couple of dance parties,” she said.

“Normally, I wouldn’t go to the playground,” she explained. “Normally, I wouldn’t go there because it’s usually full of little kids.”

It ended up being fun.

Lola compared all this activity to watching her Disney show: “It actually made my body feel a lot better. I felt like my brain was more clear.”

Screen time makes her eyes feel tired, Lola has noticed, and sometimes she gets headaches. She said that this didn’t happen while she was off-screen.

Lola said she wants to change how she uses technology in the future. “My mom said that we are going to start only watching screens on the weekends now,” she added.

Bennitt Hayes “We were born in Sisters, Oregon!” hollered Bennitt with a grin. He described Screen Free Week as “difficult. You gotta really try to do it.” He was motivated to win an extra recess at school.

Bennitt described himself as being “obsessed with” some new X-Box games.

During SFW, “It was weird at first, but now I’m playing more Monopoly, playing with my dog more, playing baseball—doing a lot more stuff outside than I normally would.”

How does that feel? “Hard at first, but you eventually get used to it,” said Bennitt.

Would he do it even without a reward? “I think like once a month, for three or four days I might do it.”

Bennitt noticed that his feelings changed during this time. “I don’t get as mad as easily,” he said thoughtfully.

Opinions on Screen Free Week Written by Fourth Grade Students at Sisters Elementary School I think Screen Free Week is hard and fun!

You get to do fun stuff that you don’t normally do like watching the sunset, play a game with your siblings, go for a walk, and hang out with family. And the reason why I think that it is hard is because you might really want to watch a movie with your family, watch shows about Bigfoot, or watch a scary movie. Screen Free Week is supposed to help our brains not turn to mush, and so we can get a better education in school, and so we can have a good paying job. —Emma I think Screen Free Week is a great program. It gives our brains some time to rest. Also, sometimes our brains need to get away from the bright lights of the screens. Our brains need to sit back and relax!

• Play with my puppy • Play with lots of toys • Read a lot

Also, I think it might be a little challenging because the T.V. or screen is just sitting there wanting to be touched. And why I think Screen Free Week would be easy is because you can enjoy your time with toys, family, friends, and just to sit back and relax! —Madison I think Screen Free Week is a wonderful idea because it gives kids a break from screens. Kids spend a lot of time on screens every day and with none of that for a week, everything that they may learn on a screen may be learned in a book instead. Some kids spend so much time on their screens that they don’t spend very much

family time. A screen-free week, though, will prevent that. Also, too much screen time can be bad for our brains. So, in conclusion, I think that Screen Free Week is good for kids and try to challenge your siblings and parents too. —Ella

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Can you find signs of spring in Sisters?

This week marked the spring equinox, when the nighttime and daytime are equal.

As the snow melts and sun comes out: what signs of springtime do you see, hear, smell or feel? Look out the window or walk out in nature.

Write about your discoveries or draw a picture of them — and send them to The Nugget.

You can send in poems, paintings, jokes, and short comics. We’re excited to see what you make!

Email submissions to kidsinprint@nuggetnews.com. Include your name (full, nickname, or first), age or grade level, name of your school or home school. Optional: Send us a photo of yourself with your drawing — or with something springy, like a new flower.

PARENTS & GUARDIANS: Send a photo or scan of your child’s work. Include in your email your permission for your child’s work and/or photograph to be included in The Nugget Newspaper (which is published in print and online).

Due to space limitations, publication of submissions is not guaranteed. We seek to showcase a wide range of ages, styles, and abilities that represent the diverse talents of the youth of our greater Sisters community.

Privacy Statement: The Nugget Newspaper LLC does not ask children to disclose more personal information than is necessary for them to participate in Kids in Print. The Nugget limits its collection of information from children to non-personally identifiable information (e.g. first name, last initial, age, school).

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Daisy and Dugan Draper out for a Sisters Country nature walk. Photo by Jess Draper

Suggested books & movies from Sisters Middle School students Daisy Draper, Age 13

approaches their village.

Favorite Books

2. “Coraline” ... Paired with the beautiful animation style, the complex storyline and three-dimensional characters pull you into the movie. The animation really lets the colors and shapes tell stories. As Coraline Jones moves and then deals with her parents’ full-time jobs, she discovers some things about her new home and neighbors.

While doing so, she finds an idealistic version of her life, everyone has time for her, she gets everything that she wants, and everything is perfect .... or is it?

1. “Rose” by Holly Webb. The whole Rose series by Holly Webb has a nice atmosphere, and is a creative interpretation of the gifted protagonist trope. It shows the struggle of a young orphan named Rose who is gifted with magic. She has just been hired into service at a grand estate and wishes to reject her gift and be as normal as possible now that her life is finally falling into place, but will she be able to? With interesting characters and nice writing these books make it into my favorites for children and teens.

2. “13 Treasures” by Michelle Harrison.

The 13 Treasures trilogy is a very creative take on fairies for teens and young adults.

Showing that fairies aren’t always helpful, painting them in a sinister light, and showing one girl’s struggle with being able to see and understand them. Her mother doesn’t understand and sends her away to her grandmother’s house in a town full of fairies, mysteries, and disappearances.

3. “Labyrinth Lost” by Zoraida Cordova. In a family of Brujas Alex doesn’t want to accept her powers, so at her Deathly celebration she tries to sabotage things but things take a turn for the worse and she has to enlist the help of a Brujo that she doesn’t trust.

Will her family take her back, will she be able to save them.

Favorite Movies

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1. “The Secret of Kells” (2009 FrenchBelgian-Irish animated fantasy film).

A young boy’s struggle with life, curiosity, and adventure. As he explores and learns against his uncle’s wishes, an army

3. “The Princess and the Frog” ... Tiana is trying her best to make her dreams come true. She doesn’t have time for fairy tales or true love. But as she will find out, magic is a little more real then she thought, and maybe love, too.

Dugan Draper, Age 11 Favorite Books 1. “Fallout” by Todd Strasser. I like this book because of how it is based off of real stories, how they did the chapters, and because it was very descriptive.

2. “Diary of a Minecraft Zombie” series by Zack Zombie. I like this series because it is related to Minecraft and the books are short reads.

Favorite Television Series “My Hero Academia.” I like this series because it is very intriguing and interesting.

Favorite Movie “Next Gen” (2018 computer-animated science fiction action film). I like this movie because it is set in a futuristic area, and it is just fun.

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By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service

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Late afternoon sun lit up the earth on the vernal equinox.

EQUINOX: Celebration at labyrinth practiced social distancing Continued from page 3

Marveling at the beauty of the first day of spring, the walkers offered each other “air hugs” before wending their way back to the labyrinth’s entrance.

Jan McGowan, member of the Sisters Community Labyrinth Committee at Sisters Park & Recreation District, had sent out the announcement that the equinox walk would not be canceled.

“This is an outdoor event and we are asking people to maintain a safe, six-foot distance from one another,” she wrote.

McGowan noted, “If you prefer not to attend a gathering this week, feel welcome to visit the labyrinth anytime on your own. It is always open and usually empty… the labyrinth is always there for your use, and walking it promotes relaxation, meditation, and reflection. Enjoy!”

Sisters Community Labyrinth is located inside East Portal, a park-like, nearly triangular piece of land located at the confluence of highways 20 and 242.

Its driveway is on W. Hood Avenue, between Takoda’s/ Bi-Mart and XPress Printing/ Les Schwab. An interpretive map of Sisters and surrounding passes is located there as well. The parking lot and bathrooms are closed for winter; parking is available nearby.

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Ryan Ward and Jackie Lozaw served as student team leaders when Gonzaga University students came to Sisters to serve.

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have done volunteer projects all over the United States.

One student has accepted a post with the Peace Corps after graduation this summer.

Three others worked on landscaping projects in Kentucky last year. Gonzaga University helps match up students with groups in need of volunteers.

The group that came to Sisters wanted to focus on affordable housing.

Student Team Leader Jackie Lozaw said that working on the Sisters Habitat project was a “great opportunity to learn from a community of people who do this work on a daily basis.”

Habitat Construction Manager Darleene Snider said that the “students from Gonzaga University were one of the top two colleges we’ve ever hosted in terms of their attention to detail and their ability to pick up new skills quickly. By Friday, they were able to work with minimal supervision. I would take them as a crew any day, anywhere.”

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ALL advertising in this newspaper is 101 Real Estate subject to the Fair Housing Act Charming A-Frame Cedar which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or Cabin on Big Lake Road. discrimination based on race, color, Willamette National Forest religion, sex, handicap, familial Service Land Lease, quarter mile status or national origin, or an intention to make any such from Hoodoo Ski Area. 600 sq. preference, limitation or discrim- ft. main floor, 270 sq. ft. sleeping ination.” Familial status includes loft. Full kitchen, wood-burning children under the age of 18 living stove, electric lights. Fully with parents or legal custodians, furnished. Cabin updates pregnant women and people securing completed in summer of 2018 custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly with new double-pane windows, accept any advertising for real estate skylight, new outdoor stairs and which is in violation of the law. Our metal fire skirt. Price: $160,000. readers are hereby informed that all 503-358-4421 or dwellings advertised in this vabreen@gmail.com newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of NuggetNews.com discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free 102 Commercial Rentals telephone number for the hearing Ground-floor suite, 290 sq. ft. impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

581 N Larch St. Available now, CLASSIFIED RATES COST: $2 per line for first insertion, $375/month. Call 541-549-1086. $1.50 per line for each additional SNO CAP MINI STORAGE insertion to 9th week, $1 per line www.SistersStorage.com 10th week and beyond (identical LONG-TERM DISCOUNTS! ad/consecutive weeks). Also included in The Nugget online classifieds at no Secure, Automated Facility additional charge. There is a • • • minimum $5 charge for any 541-549-3575 classified. First line = approx. 20-25 characters, each additional line = Office Suite on Main Ave. approx. 25-30 characters. Letters, 1,170 sq. ft., street frontage with spaces, numbers and punctuation = 1 private entrance, reception area, character. Any ad copy changes will two private offices, file room, be charged at the first-time insertion kitchenette, ADA bathroom. rate of $2 per line. Standard abbreviations allowed with the $1,400/month. 541-549-0829 approval of The Nugget classified MINI STORAGE department. NOTE: Legal notices Sisters Storage & Rental placed in the Public Notice section are charged at the display advertising 506 North Pine Street rate.

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CATEGORIES: 101 Real Estate 102 Commercial Rentals 103 Residential Rentals 104 Vacation Rentals 106 Real Estate Wanted 107 Rentals Wanted 200 Business Opportunities 201 For Sale 202 Firewood 203 Recreation Equipment 204 Arts & Antiques 205 Garage & Estate Sales 206 Lost & Found 207 The Holidays 301 Vehicles 302 Recreational Vehicles 401 Horses 402 Livestock 403 Pets 500 Services 501 Computer Services 502 Carpet Upholstery Cleaning 503 Appliance Repair & Refinish 504 Handyman 505 Auto Repair 600 Tree Service & Forestry 601 Construction 602 Plumbing & Electric 603 Excavations & Trucking 604 Heating & Cooling 605 Painting 606 Landscaping & Yard Maint.

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PONDEROSA PROPERTIES –Monthly Rentals Available– Call Debbie at 541-549-2002 Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: PonderosaProperties.com Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters Ponderosa Properties LLC

Three Rivers Humane Society Where love finds a home! See the doggies at 1694 SE McTaggart in Madras • A No-kill Shelter Go to ThreeRiversHS.org or call 541-475-6889

104 Vacation Rentals

• DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279 MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.!

Two exp. men with 25+ years comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 SMALL Engine REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers Sisters Rental 506 North Pine Street 541-549-9631 Authorized service center for Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Tecumseh GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE “A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871 BOOKKEEPING SERVICE ~ Olivia Spencer ~ Expert Local Bookkeeping!

Phone: (541) 241-4907 www.spencerbookkeeping.com FIFI'S HAULING SERVICE Dump Trailers available!

Call 541-419-2204 Mobile Female Licensed Therapeutic Massage Therapist. In home or events.

Deep Tissue, Sports, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Myofascial Release, Hospice and More.

Call Sasha 503-936-4968 Black Butte WINDOW CLEANING Commercial & Residential.

18 years experience, references available. Safe, reliable, friendly.

Free estimates. 541-241-0426 ~ WEDDINGS BY KARLY ~ Custom Wedding Ceremonies 15+ years • 541-410-4412 revkarly@gmail.com THE NUGGET SISTERS OREGON online at NuggetNews.com

In the Heart of Sisters 3 Vac. Rentals – Quiet 1-2 Bdrm Sleep 2-6, start at $145 per nt. vrbo.com/442970 or /180950 or /337593 • 503-730-0150 ~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Private Central OR vac. rentals, Property Management Services 541-977-9898 www.SistersVacation.com CASCADE HOME & VACATION RENTALS Monthly and Vacation Rentals throughout Sisters Country.

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202 Firewood

FIREWOOD, dry or green Lodgepole, juniper, pine.

Cut & split. Delivery included. eaglecreekfire@yahoo.com SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD • SINCE 1976 • Doug Fir – Lodgepole – Juniper DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES – 18155 Hwy. 126 East – SistersForestProducts.com Order Online! 541-410-4509

204 Arts & Antiques

Shop On-line! property site Materials for craftsman, Call 541-678-3332 fossil walrus ivory Ground-floor suite (1,300 sf), and bone... Trade beads available at 392 E. Main Ave. chaforthefinest.com $1,300 - Call 541-549-1086. chaforthefinest@gmail.com STORAGE WITH BENEFITS • 8x20 dry box 205 Garage & Estate Sales • Fenced yard RV Happy Trails Estate Sales!

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470 sf, well-lit basement work Daiya 541-480-2806 space. $425/mo.

Sharie 541-771-1150 148 W. Sisters Park Dr 301 Vehicles Kris@earthwoodhomes.com We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality Prime Downtown Retail Space Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Call Lori at 541-549-7132 Call Jeff at 541-815-7397 Cold Springs Commercial Sisters Car Connection da#3919 CASCADE STORAGE SistersCarConnection.com (541) 549-1086 • (877) 540-1086 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access 401 Horses 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available Certified Weed-Free HAY. 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units Orchard Grass or Alfalfa Hay, On-site Management Sisters. $275 per ton.

Call 541-548-4163 103 Residential Rentals House in Sisters 3BD, 2.5 BA, 1,508 sqft., $1,800. Pet ok. See Zillow.com Call 541-549-8425 BEAUTIFUL HOME IN THE HEART OF SISTERS Convenient location. Access to nature. Work from home.

Dog negotiable. Two-car garage.

3BR, 2.5BA, 1,802 sq.ft. $1,800. https://bit.ly/2UzkRMQ 541-317-1709

403 Pets

AKC Australian Cattle Dog (AKA Blue Heeler). Puppies, male and female, $800.

Text for pictures 503-843-2806.

Bend Spay & Neuter Project Providing Low-Cost Options for Spay, Neuter and more!

Go to BendSnip.org or call 541-617-1010

500 Services

501 Computers & Communications

SISTERS SATELLITE TV • PHONE • INTERNET Your authorized local dealer for DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet and more! CCB # 191099 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729 Technology Problems?

I can fix them for you.

Solving for business, home & A/V needs. All tech supported.

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502 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

M & J CARPET CLEANING Area rugs, upholstery & tile cleaning. Steam cleaning sanitizes & kills germs.

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GORDON’S LAST TOUCH Cleaning Specialists for CARPETS, WINDOWS & UPHOLSTERY Member Better Business Bureau • Bonded & Insured • Serving Central Oregon Since 1980 Call 541-549-3008 BULLSEYE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING New owner of Circuit Rider Carpet Cleaning Over 30 years experience, specialize in rugs & pet stains.

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504 Handyman

LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 Maintenance / Repairs Insurance Work CCB #194489 Home Customizations, LLC Res. & Commercial Remodeling, Bldg. Maintenance & Painting Chris Patrick, Owner homecustomizations@gmail.com CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083 JONES UPGRADES LLC Home Repairs & Remodeling Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Fences, Sheds & more.

Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 Local resident • CCB #201650 UPLOADED EVERY TUESDAY! The Nugget Newspaper C L A S S I F I E D S are at www.NuggetNews.com

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4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts!

– TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP – Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal.

– FOREST MANAGEMENT – Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects!

Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003 ** Free Estimates ** Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-815-2342 4brostrees.com Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB-215057 TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT Tree care and vegetation management Pruning, hazard tree removal, stump grinding, brush mowing, certified arborist consultation, tree risk assessment qualified, wildfire fuels assessment and treatment, grant acquisition, lot clearing, crane services.

Nate Goodwin ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A CCB #190496 * 541.771.4825 Online at: www.tsi.services

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Sisters Tree Care, LLC Preservation, Pruning, Removals & Storm Damage Serving All of Central Oregon Brad Bartholomew ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444 SISTERS' OLDEST & BEST TREE SERVICE! (Formerly Bear Mountain since 1997) Providing high risk removals, trims/prunes on native/non-native trees, stump grinding, forestry thinning/mowing, light excavation. Firewood.

Free estimates gladly! 10% lower than your lowest bid! Your satisfaction is our guarantee!

EagleCreekFire@yahoo.com CCB #227275 - 541-420-3254 Top Knot Tree Service can handle all of your tree needs, from trims to removals.

Specializing in tree assessment, hazard tree removal, crown reduction, ladder fuel reduction, lot clearing, ornamental and fruit tree trimming and care.

• Locally owned and operated • • Senior and military discounts • • Free assessments • • Great cleanups • • Licensed, Insured and Bonded • Contact Bello @ 541-419-9655, Find us on Facebook and Google CCB#227009

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Lake Creek Lodge Seeking seasonal, part-time and full-time cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwasher/bussers, baristas, housekeepers and receptionists. Apply in person at 13375 SW Forest Service Road 1419, Camp Sherman, or email 605 Painting gm@lakecreeklodge.com. ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ The Lodge In Sisters Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Come work in our beautiful Refurbishing Decks independent and assisted living CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 community. We have part-time www.frontier-painting.com housekeeping positions, full- and –CLASSIFIEDS– part-time caregiver med tech It pays to advertise in positions and full-time cook The Nugget, your local positions available. Please apply "Yellow Pages" for Sisters! online with your résumé at Deadline to place your ad is executivedirector@ Monday before noon... thelodgeinsisters.com or Call 541-549-9941 www.thelodgeinsisters.com.

GLAZIER 606 Landscaping & Yard Residential glass shop in Sisters Maintenance looking to add team member with experience in residential glass applications. Valid drivers license. Full time M-F. Pay From design to installation we depends on experience. can do it all! Pavers, water Email resume to features, irrigation systems, sod, bill@sistersglassandmirror.com plants, trees etc.

SISTERS (541) 771-9441 LCB #8906 OREGON J&E Landscaping Maintenance NEWS SOURCE LLC Clean-ups, raking, mowing, www.nuggetnews.com hauling debris, gutters.

• • • • • Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 Breaking News / Road Reports jandelspcing15@gmail.com Weather / Letters – All You Need Maintenance – Editorials / Commentary Pine needle removal, hauling, • • • • • mowing, moss removal, edging, 803 Work Wanted raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, NEED A JOB? gutters, pressure washing...

Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Call The Nugget at 541-549-9941 to advertise your job Austin • 541-419-5122 qualifications in our Classifieds.

All Landscaping Services Businesses looking for your skills Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... can get in touch.

Skills, education Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740. or experience can help you get a job you like.

Construction & Renovation Custom Residential Projects All Phases • CCB #148365 541-420-8448 JOHN NITCHER CONSTRUCTION General Contractor Home repair, remodeling and additions. CCB #101744 541-549-2206 JOHN PIERCE General Contracting LLC Residential Building Projects Serving Sisters Since 1976 Strictly Quality CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 541-549-9764 EARTHWOOD TIMBER FRAME HOMES • Design & construction • Recycled fir and pine 603 Excavation & Trucking • Mantles and beams BANR Enterprises, LLC • Sawmill services Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, • Dry box and yard storage Hardscape, Rock Walls Kris@earthwoodhomes.com Residential & Commercial CCB #174977 CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION www.BANR.net 541-549-1575 TEWALT & SONS INC. For ALL Your Residential Excavation Contractors Construction Needs Sisters’ Oldest Excavation Co. CCB #194489 Our experience will make your www.laredoconstruction.com $ go further – Take advantage SPURGE COCHRAN 601 Construction of our FREE on-site visit!

BUILDER, INC. Hard Rock Removal • Rock General Contractor Hammering • Hauling Building Distinctive, Trucking • Top Soil • Fill Dirt Handcrafted Custom Homes, Ground-to-finish Site Prep Additions, Remodels Since ’74 Building Demolition • Ponds & A “Hands-On” Builder Liners • Creative & Decorative Keeping Your Project on Time Rock Placement • Clearing, & On Budget • CCB #96016 SIMON CONSTRUCTION Leveling & Grading Driveways To speak to Spurge personally, SERVICES Utilities: Sewer Mains, Laterals call 541-815-0523 Residential Remodel Water, Power, TV & Phone Carl Perry Construction LLC Building Projects Septic System EXPERTS: Residential & Commercial Bruce Simon, Quality craftsman Complete Design & Permit Restoration • Repair for 35 years Approval, Feasibility, Test Holes.

999 Public Notice – DECKS & FENCES – 541-948-2620 • CCB #184335 Sand, Pressurized & Standard CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 NOTICE TO INTERESTED bsimon@bendbroadband.com Systems. Repairs, Tank Complete landscape construction, PERSONS CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Replacement. CCB #76888 fencing, irrigation installation & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Factory Trained Technicians Cellular: 419-2672 or 419-5172 trouble-shooting, general that the undersigned has been Since 1983 • CCB #44054 • 541-549-1472 • cleanups, turf care maintenance appointed and has qualified as the 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 TewaltAndSonsExcavation.com and agronomic recommendations, Personal Representative of the CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. fertility & water conservation ROBINSON & OWEN Estate of Richard David Tinney, Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers Pat Burke management, light excavation.

Heavy Construction, Inc. deceased, Deschutes County CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 LOCALLY OWNED CCB 188594 • LCB 9264 All your excavation needs Probate Case No. 20PB00903. www.CenigasMasonry.com CRAFTSMAN BUILT 541-515-8462 *General excavation All persons having claims against CCB: 288388 • 541-588-2062 *Site Preparation the estate are required to present 701 Domestic Services www.sistersfencecompany.com *Sub-Divisions – CUSTOM HOUSE CARE – their claims, with proper *Road Building vouchers, within four months TLC for your Home. Let us Custom Homes *Sewer and Water Systems after the date of first publication sparkle your house for Residential Building Projects *Underground Utilities a fresh start! Call to schedule an of this notice, as stated below, to Concrete Foundations *Grading *Snow Removal the Personal Representative at immaculate home cleaning.

Becke William Pierce *Sand-Gravel-Rock 696 Country Club Rd., Eugene, Emilee Stoery, 541-588-0345 CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384 Licensed • Bonded • Insured Oregon 97401, or the claims may customhousecare@earthlink.net Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com CCB #124327 be barred.

"CLEANING QUEEN" (541) 549-1848 McCARTHY & SONS All persons whose rights may be Serving the Sisters area!

Lara’s Construction LLC. CONSTRUCTION affected by the proceedings in Call Maria at 541-213-0775 CCB#223701 New Construction, Remodels, this Estate may obtain additional Offering masonry work, Fine Finish Carpentry BLAKE & SON – Commercial, information from the records of fireplaces, interior & exterior 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561 Home & Rentals Cleaning the Court, the Personal stone/brick-work, build WINDOW CLEANING! Representative, or the attorney 602 Plumbing & Electric barbecues & all types of Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 for the Personal Representative.

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ograms with the NOTICE Budget OF BUDGET mmittee. ACOMMITTEE copy of the budget MEETING cument may A public be inspected meeting or of the Budget ained after April 13, 2020 Committee of atthe Sisters School Black Butte District School#6, between Deschutes County, hours of 9State a.m. and 1 p.m. to discuss the of Oregon, ase contact Celestefor Ingram at budget the fiscal year July 1, 1-595-62032020 if youto need any 30, 2021 will be June commodations to fully held at the District ticipate in Administration the meeting.

Office, 525 E. e first notice of the budget Cascade Ave., Sisters, Oregon. mmittee meeting #1 has been The meeting will take place on sted on the the BBSD website 15th day at: of April, 2020 at ww.blackbutte.k12.or.us 5:00 p.m. and an additional meeting willOF be held on the 6th THE CIRCUIT COURT day May, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. If HE STATE OFof OREGON the restriction R THE COUNTY OF for group meetings to COVID-19 is not lifted ESCHUTESdue PROBATE prior to these meetings, alternate EPARTMENT format OF information will be posted THE MATTER THE first meeting. The TATE OF prior IRENEtoA.the SMITH, ceased purpose of the meeting(s) is to receive the budget message, se No.: 20PB01499 review the proposed budget for OTICE TO INTERESTED FY 20-21 and to receive RSONS comment from OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the public on the budget. copy of the budget t the undersigned hasAbeen document may be inspected or pointed Personal obtained at the meeting on April presentative of the above 15th or at the Sisters School ate. All persons having claims District Office,to 525 E. Cascade ainst the estate are required Ave., Sisters, sent them to the undersignedOregon between the hours in ofcare 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 rsonal Representative p.m. on or after April 16th. the undersigned attorney at: 9 Sixth Street NOTICE SW, Albany,OF OR BUDGET 321 within four months after MEETING #1 COMMITTEE date of A thepublic first publication meetingofof the Budget s notice,committee as stated below, fororBlack Butte ch claimsSchool may be barred.

District #41, Jefferson personsCounty, whose rights mayofbeOregon, to State ected bydiscuss the proceedings in for the fiscal the budget s estate may yearobtain Julyadditional 1, 2020 to June 30, ormation2021, from the records of at Black Butte will be held Court, the Personal School, 25745 FS Road 1419, presentative, or the attorney Oregon.

Camp Sherman, the Personal The Representative. meeting will take place on ATED and first published April 14, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. The arch 18, purpose 2020. of the meeting is to rsonal Representative receive the Attorney budget message and VIAN M. toWARD receive comment from the 05 Oak Street SEon the budget. This is a public ferson, OR 97352meeting where public orney deliberation of the Budget AVID B.Committee BECKHAM will take place. Any 9 Sixth Avenue personSW may appear at the meeting bany, ORand 97321 discuss the proposed

programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained after April 13, 2020 at the Black Butte School between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Please contact Celeste Ingram at 541-595-6203 if you need any accommodations to fully participate in the meeting.

The first notice of the budget committee meeting #1 has been posted on the BBSD website at: www.blackbutte.k12.or.us IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE A. SMITH, deceased Case No.: 20PB01499 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned Personal Representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 319 Sixth Street SW, Albany, OR 97321 within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

DATED and first published March 18, 2020.

Personal Representative Attorney VIVIAN M. WARD 1805 Oak Street SE Jefferson, OR 97352 Attorney DAVID B. BECKHAM 319 Sixth Avenue SW Albany, OR 97321

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Sisters School District, is a Health and P.E. instructor in the middle years program, grades 7-10.

In an interview via email, the McNairs talked about their experience with government response, lockdown, testing, school closures and online teaching, while also offering words of wisdom and encouragement to their friends here in Sisters who are beginning to experience the same changes in everyday life due to the virus.

Nugget: When did you first discover that this virus was going to change the way of life in South Korea? Where did information come from?

McNairs: We started hearing things about the virus a few weeks after Christmas. We have many teaching friends in Shanghai as we taught at Concordia International School before coming to South Korea. We were hearing their stories of being on Chinese New Year and not being able to return to work in Shanghai due to the outbreak. In the beginning of February is when it started to hit South Korea in Daegu, which is south of Seoul. With how efficient public transit is and the number of people that travel within Korea on a regular basis we had a feeling it was only a matter of time.

The Ministry of Education and Government provided most of our updates along with alerts we would get on our phones daily, which tell you where cases were occurring.

Nugget: What did you witness as the government’s response to the arrival of the virus for you in Seoul?

McNairs: The government took action seriously and quickly. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (SMOE) and our school were in daily contact about recommendations for how to proceed daily. Testing was implemented quickly and efficiently with many testing sites available and mobile testing also became an option.

Nugget: What was it like for you once the schools shut down for you and your family? What are you doing with your own kids?

McNairs: As a few International schools shutdown we had the opportunity to meet as a staff to plan what our virtual rollout would look like for the upcoming week. We did not initially know this would last longer than a week or two.

Fortunately, we live on campus, so our kids are able to get together with other staff

kids daily for activities, learning, and general support. We were able to then pour more effort into virtual learning seeing our kids were taken care of, which we know is a daily challenge for families.

Nugget: How are you dealing with your jobs? Can you explain how you are delivering education to your students? How is that working? Do you have any suggestions for us here in Sisters?

McNairs: Virtual learning is dynamic and challenging as it’s not just putting it out to students and being done, but constantly evaluating feedback from students and troubleshooting different platforms. As time goes on, procedures change, but as you become comfortable with one method it’s good to experiment with other methods to reach a variety of learners. Through programs like Google classroom, Flipgrid, Seesaw, Zoom, Google Meets, we’ve been able to reach students here in South Korea and around the world.

Days are spent collaborating with colleagues while still delivering lessons and giving feedback, which would not be possible without using multiple platforms.

One thing that has made this transition easier is that we were already using Google Classroom and Seesaw on a daily basis, so kids were familiar with where to initially access information and seek feedback.

Our advice to schools in Oregon trying to figure out how to do online education is to not “recreate the wheel,” keep things very simple to start, and when the students and families

become accustomed to how you run your classroom and give feedback, you can then slowly implement other ways to keep learning interesting, and to engage your learners.

We have noticed that through weeks of virtual learning motivation can deteriorate, so keeping virtual chats positive, and checking in often (using Zoom) truly helps students know you care. In early childhood, it’s important to help not just the kids but the families create a routine to maintain consistency in their day.

Nugget: From your perspective, was South Korea’s response as a country effective/reasonable? Do you have any sense of how to compare it to what is happening in the U.S.?

McNairs: South Korea was very effective considering there are over 13 million people in Seoul alone, and society is still able to function fairly well. Costco and store shelves are stocked, we’re able to get what we need on a daily basis, and people are respectful of personal space and not hoarding goods. Our international airport (Incheon) has the ability to screen passengers, is well maintained, and a highly efficient airport. We can only compare what we’ve heard, and it’s more important that people minimize risks to the elderly and sick by not taking chances that may possibly overwhelm the medical system. From what we’ve seen, by the time you say there are only a few cases in an area it has already spread beyond measure. Each week offers new challenges, and being a great neighbor is of utmost importance in times like this.

Nugget: Any words of wisdom for us here in Sisters who are just now adjusting to school shutdowns, restaurants and bars closed and only essential workers going into their jobs?

McNairs: Remember kids aren’t as resilient as we may think they are and discuss this process in a thoughtful and measured manner. This virus is not something to fear, but something to respect and take head-on through responsible personal actions. Personal hygiene is as important as the professionals say, so heed their warnings, and use credible sources for information.

When this pandemic does pass, go the extra mile to support local establishments, join as a community to celebrate the many blessings of being alive, and remember that love and peace will overcome fear.

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The McNairs cautioned that though things have improved greatly in South Korea, they know they are not “out of the woods” yet as far as the virus and its impact are concerned.

Anna said, “We still have new cases in the double digits daily in Seoul, and had a

recent case in our own neighborhood. We are expecting our current situation to remain part of the accepted norm.

Nugget: What else would you like to share?

McNairs: With summer approaching, our discussion of returning to the U.S. has been at the forefront of our daily thoughts and prayers.

This is a time to rejuvenate, connect with friends and family, and enjoy Oregon. It is a true privilege to have this time as an educator, but more important is that we all support each other through this challenging and unknown time. Take time to love those around you, appreciate the value of personal health, and breathe that fresh mountain air. A virus knows no race or ethnicity, and we worry this has taken attention from the matter at hand.

• Anna’s mother, Cindy, lives in Bend and the McNairs hope to be able to visit Sisters this summer during the break, but understand things, including travel, are uncertain.

“We love Sisters and its people and hope that everyone gets through this crisis as well as possible,” she said.

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Family.” Local news each morning and a Tuesday tradition of watching “This is Us.” Puzzles: Doing a super hard one we borrowed from a friend, with VW Buses in all colors and years. Just finished the edges and am figuring out how to go forward… probably finding similar colors and putting together each bus to eventually figure out where it belongs. After that it’s a puzzle from Paulina Springs with artwork by Charley Harper that I picked up a few weeks ago.

Books: • “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States” by Roxanne DunbarOrtiz: Incredibly interesting insights into the “American Experience,” by indigenous people from the time of firstcontact by European explorers and immigrants. This has given me a new perspective on our country’s story of growth and how it impacted the people who lived here first. Quite a departure from the history I was taught in school in the 1960s and ‘70’.

• “Everyone Knows You Go Home” by Natalia Sylvester: A beautiful story about a young couple and the wife’s ability to communicate with her deceased father-inlaw. It’s a journey of understanding, acceptance and overcoming childhood stories that block movement towards happiness and having a loving relationship.

Music: Pandora: I’ve created a Gordon Lightfoot/Bob Seger station that focuses on great music and inspiring storytelling. When I’m working I play their Instrumental Folk station.

Ceili Cornelius, Correspondent On the screen: • Any of the Harry Potter movies. Since I was young, those movies always serve as ‘comfort food.’ After being forced to return from London, the land of Harry Potter, I need them now more than ever.

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• “The Devil Wears Prada” — a fun, lighthearted movie that was an inspiration for me becoming a journalist. I never tire of watching the film to escape to the fashion world and what it’s like to be an outsider entering that world.

• “Outlander”: A woman falls through time in the Highlands of Scotland… and from there on, the story contains mystical elements, romance, beautiful scenery, historical happenings and it is truly one of those stories that you can escape into entirely, falling through time with Claire.

Books: • “Today We Go Home,”

by Kelli Estes: I discovered this book at the Sisters Festival of Books last year and completely fell in love with the story. The book follows two women characters, one in modern times in Seattle, Larkin Bennett, a returning veteran from Afghanistan, and Emily Wilson, a rebel soldier in the Civil War era.

• The “Hunger Games” series and the “Harry Potter” series classic YA and beyond fantastical book series that you get ensconced in.

• “Goodnight from London” by Jennifer Robson: This book follows a young journalist, Ruby Sutton, as she goes to London in the summer of 1940 getting her big break: the chance to report on the European war as a staff writer for Picture Weekly in London.

The book has romance, suspense, and takes you back in time to London in World War II. Podcasts: I only really

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon listen to one — “The Health Code Podcast.” It is produced by “Sarah’s_day” and Sarah’s fiancé, Kurt Tilse. They both are health and fitness gurus and tailor their podcast to be about relationships, healthy eating, and how to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. I like this podcast because I relate to Sarah, and am passionate about health and fitness myself. I also enjoy watching Sarah’s YouTube channel — sarah’s_day for all things fitness, including filmed workouts, as well as healthy gluten free, dairy free and soy free recipes that she demonstrates.

L i s a M a y, G r a p h i c Designer On the screen: • “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” This 2005 movie based on a 1950 book written by C.S. Lewis abounds with Christian themes, but it can also be simply enjoyed for the great fantasy story that it is.

It pits the hero, Aslan the lion, against the villain, the White Witch Jadis, and sweeps up a group of four British siblings into the battle. By the time you have met Mr. Tumnus the faun, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, the centaur and more fantastical creatures, you may find yourself crawling into the back of a magical wooden wardrobe to find your own passage to Narnia.

• “Guardians of the Galaxy.” The best of the Marvel movies in my mind.

Note the PG-13 rating — there is a bit of mature language here.

• “Inside Out”: The perfect family film. The Disney/ Pixar team has always had

a knack for producing movies that appeal to kids while also engaging with parents on a more intellectual or sentimental level. They hit this one out of the park. Producers consulted with psychologists to assign animated characters to emotions and depict something of human personality and memory storage in the human brain. I kid you not, you will understand more of your own behavior and emotions after watching this movie and you will be left contemplating which cute little character dominates the control panel in your own brain. All this and your kids will laugh, too.

Books: • “The Holy Bible”: On

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Closer to home, the Bible has changed my life. When life was spinning out of control, I saturated myself in the Word of God and it humbled me and gave me a deeper understanding of the God who reveals Himself in its pages.

• “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”: Because the author is Dr. Seuss, you might assume this is a children’s book, but then adults would be depriving themselves of Seussian wisdom. The book is marketed as a gift for graduates, but it is actually encouraging during all of life’s challenges, even for those of us that finished school decades ago.

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LAKE CREEK LODGE, #27-U3 One-quarter shared interest in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin at historic Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Features modern amenities with the feel of yesteryear. Built in 2011, and furnished with a combination of antiques and quality reproduction pieces. The cabin features fir plank floors, knotty pine paneling, stone/gas fireplace, butcher block countertops, gas cooktop, farm kitchen sink, tile bathroom floors and showers, washer/dryer, cedar decks, stone exterior accents and locked owner storage. $215,000. MLS#201908128

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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.

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