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Drug trafficking bust made on Cascade Avenue Detectives assigned to the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team arrested two Prineville residents in Sisters on Tuesday, March 31, as the result of a long-term investigation by the CODE team into the illegal trafficking of commercial quantities of methamphetamine into Central Oregon. Detectives assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department contacted and
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The mountains abide…
The Sisters backcountry still beckons, offering solitude and solace in times of trouble.
See DRUG BUST on page 23
PHOTO BY BRETT MILLER — BARRAGE STUDIOS, SISTERS
Volunteers rally to sew Birdwatching comforts during pandemic homemade face masks By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
Last week, a respected scientific panel told the White House that research now shows that the coronavirus can be spread by talking, or possibly even just breathing. According to a federal official, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been preparing to recommend that everyone wear homemade
face coverings in public settings, like pharmacies and grocery stores, to avoid spreading the virus. Public health officials have continued to stress that N95 masks and surgical masks should be saved for frontline doctors and nurses, who have been in dire need of protective gear. With a whole lot of heart in the effort, seamstresses See FACE MASKS on page 14
Sisters students will learn from a distance By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
In a school district like Sisters, which is continually striving to keep students feeling engaged, prepared and connected, the “Distance Learning for All” mandate from Governor Kate Brown’s office has local teachers and administrators working hard to make the best of a very difficult situation.
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The mandate comes out of the “Stay At Home, Save Lives” executive order the governor issued last month. In a letter to the community published April 2, Superintendent Curt Scholl said that on April 6, when teachers got back on the job after spring break, “We intend to immediately start reaching out to our students and See SCHOOLS on page 22
With the world on lockdown, public spaces closed, and only so many episodes of “Outlander” to keep us entertained, we’ve got little left but to stare out our windows. The optimistic isolationist will find a whole amazing world of wildlife out there, enough to keep us busy until this is all over. It’s time to become a backyard birder. Birding is a perfect hobby for the quarantined. It’s a fun activity you can do from home in your own backyard. It requires little more than eyes and ears, some open sky, and maybe a few ponderosa pine or juniper trees where you can spot many species of birds. You can be an active participant by having a feeder or building bird boxes, or you can just watch the action unfold. It helps to have some binoculars, because birds are small and far away and because getting a closer view greatly enhances your appreciation of their beauty and behavior. Birds are loudest and most active — and so are easiest to see — in the mornings. Birds spend most of the rest of the day feeding on and off, so if you’ve got feeders in your backyard, you’re
PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER
An end-of-March flicker in a Sisters-area backyard. good all day long. Between 50 and 60 million Americans list birdwatching as a hobby. To start, all you need is a bird feeder. For safety and comfort, position feeders near a tree or bush at least 15 feet from windows. An unmarked window looks like an escape
route. They won’t see the glass. Products like Window Alert, a decal that reflects ultraviolet rays that birds see but humans don’t, can prevent a crash. Central Oregon is part of the Pacific Flyway, the See BIRDWATCHING on page 22
Letters/Weather .................2 Your Story Matters ..............6 Announcements................10 Face Mask Pattern.........12-13 Classifieds................... 19-21 Meetings ............................3 Obituaries ..........................7 Sisters Country Naturalist..11 Crossword ........................ 18 Real Estate .................. 21-24
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Welcome to the new Stealthy, insidious virus stokes anxieties abnormal
When an invisible, stealthy enemy invades, it’s only natural to want to know if there is danger close. Several people have contacted The Nugget asking whether there are confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sisters. The answer isn’t very satisfying to them. While there are daily reports on confirmed COVID-19 cases in Deschutes County, medical officials will not confirm the specific locality of those cases. If The Nugget were to confirm by other means the existence of COVID-19 cases locally, we would likely report on the fact — but not specifics of who or where. People can do strange things out of fear, and potentially stigmatizing those who have fallen ill will help no one. The important thing to recognize is that the specific locality of confirmed cases is actually not very important information. The reason Sisters Country is shut down, along with most of the rest of the world, is that people who have no symptoms at all can carry the virus. We don’t have the testing capability to identify who is or isn’t sick, or who might be. That’s why we have to err on the side of
caution, stay home and avoid contact with others. We know that COVID-19 is in Deschutes County. We can assume that the number of confirmed cases underreports the actual number, because testing is limited. People who likely have the virus but are suffering only mild or moderate symptoms are recovering at home and are generally not being tested. We should assume that COVID-19 is present in our local community and protect ourselves and our neighbors accordingly — simply by staying home and maintaining physical distance and hygiene protocols when required to go out. Recent guidelines indicate that wearing a cloth mask may provide some benefit. This is a time for calm, prudent precautions — and also concerted effort to prevent anxiety and fear from overtaking us.
Jim Cornelius, Editor in Chief
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To the Editor: My mom has always been a strict proponent of hand washing. She should receive some sort of presidential Medal of Honor for her relentless efforts at cleanliness. She’s taken some flack through the years and even been teased about it on occasion. Even now when I’m home from a visit at her house my son will ask me if Granny K made me wash my hands when I got there. You do not under any circumstance get to be in her kitchen, much less touch anything without washing your hands first! In fact, visitors are mostly banned from her kitchen. When my sisters and I were growing up we had to wash our hands after everything. When we got home from school, from church, from playing outside or from a
friend’s house, the first item of business was hand washing. And especially after using the bathroom or picking our nose or scratching ourselves in the yonder regions. My mom did not hesitate to ask our friends to go wash either when they came over to play. As soon as any meal was ready we had to wash before we could sit at the table. Now my grandkids balk at me when I tell them to wash their hands as soon as they step through my door. I guess we’re born lazy. But now we’re learning all the more the importance of hand washing. I think we’ve become a society of quick fixes. We want to rely on medications and remedies to make us well rather then putting out the extra effort to combat it See LETTERS on page 18
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A friend and colleague pointed out that ”Social Distancing” is much more difficult for extroverts than introverts. Makes sense. Sisters is a community of huggers. We don’t do the Euro thing of the double cheek buss (which always seems to be a little phony and unmeaningful); we hug. A lot. At first it sort of bothered me at social events, all of that hugging. I joined Kiwanis in 2011 and WOW! Talk about huggers! We’re great. So, now here we are, social distancing. I dislike the term, “the new normal.” It’s more like the new “abnormal.” I sort of agree with the guy who posted a letter to the editor in the April 1 edition of The Nugget. It troubled him to see the streets of downtown Sisters crowded with people. He says 75 to 100 people wandering around on Saturday, March 28. I don’t drive slow enough to count but in my journal that day I had written, “Sisters looks like a ghost town.” I didn’t see anywhere near 100 people, even at Sisters Bakery where everyone queues up for their daily bread. I do agree that many folks are taking the COVID-19 scare too lightly. We do need to limit contact and be mindful of how rapidly this virus is spread once it invades a community. My best friend just returned from three weeks in Hawaii and I long to see her, hear her news, share a bottle of wine, hug her. But, I won’t. At least not for 14 to 18 days and even then probably keep our distance and/or wear a mask. The CDC has now decided that we should be wearing masks in public. A small barrier, but better than
nothing. As a retired nurse I have an N95 mask and have considered volunteering in hard hit areas but at my age I’m probably past my pull date on that. This virus WILL make its way here. Guaranteed. People are mobile, traveling from Portland, Eugene, Seattle. We can all do our part in keeping our families and ourselves safe and healthy. I still just do not get it about people hoarding toilet paper! I come from an era of cloth diapers and other sanitary methods of being…clean and sanitary. I once resorted to wrapping a dishtowel around my son’s bottom sort of like a loin cloth. It was never used as a dishtowel again, it remained a diaper (just in case you went “ewww!” We have neighbors with a pallet of toilet paper on their porch, with a sign saying, “Help yourself if you have a need.” (No, you can’t have the address.) It’s strange how times of crisis bring out the best in some people and the worst in others. Oh, one final word on last week’s Nugget: I really enjoyed the commentary by Mitchell Luftig titled, “Emotional survival tools for a pandemic.” It was a serious article but I found a bit of humor there as well in the first paragraph. I was reading it to my husband and it went like this: “Our minds are like Velcro for negative experiences. This started with our ancestors, whose survival depended upon paying close attention to the things going on around them (was that the snarl of a saber-toothed tiger?).” My husband says it was most likely his wife snoring! Now that’s funny. So, we laugh, read The Nugget, don’t take this pandemic lightly, and yet don’t quit finding the humor in our everyday lives.
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Virus-time anxiety increased on devices By T. Lee Brown Correspondent
What’s stressing you out more: the coronavirus, or thinking about it all the time? The Internet, TV, news, and smartphones help people stay informed and feel connected during the COVID-19 crisis. Unfortunately, there are side effects, including anxiety and addiction. We turned to Catherine Price for advice. The founder of the Screen/Life Balance program and author of “How to Break Up With Your Phone,” Price is producing a series of #QuarantineChats on Vimeo.com. From the confines of her apartment, she recently explored “compulsively checking the
news.” Price researches the physiology behind our behaviors, so we can have more control over how we spend our time — and how we feel. “Basically, when we’re stressed out, the part of our brain that’s in charge of rational thought goes completely offline,” explained Price. “It’s kind of unfortunate. In the moments when you might need it most, the prefrontal cortex — the area of your brain that’s in charge of this — is like, ʻSee ya later! I’m going to go hide under a rock. I’m gonna let your primitive brain take over.’” The primitive part of See DEVICES on page 16
The Quarantine List More reading and listening to enrich the quarantine experience… Sisters artist Norma H o l m e s l o v e d “ M r. P e n u m b r a ’s 2 4 - H o u r Bookstore,” a novel by Robin Sloan. “The cover glows in the dark!” Holmes says. “The opening sentence has me smiling. Sloan paints a picture in words, a visual that puts me right beside the main character, Clay Jannon. He is
standing on top of a ladder, stretching upward to reach a very old leather-covered volume. Clay is a night clerk in Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour bookstore in San Francisco. “I’m finding it difficult to put the book down. I’m limiting my chapters, spreading the descriptive entertainment-excitement over a few days as Sloan takes me on a journey, using today’s See READING on page 23
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity will build six townhomes in the ClearPine development.
Affordable housing projects underway By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
A project that will add eight affordable housing units to the local inventory is underway at the ClearPine development at the north end of Pine Street in Sisters. The 2007 development agreement between the City of Sisters and developer 3 Sisters Partners required that the developer provide for eight affordable units. According to developer Peter Hall, that requirement is being fulfilled by two rental units being constructed by the developers themselves, and six townhomes to be built by Sisters Habitat for Humanity. The development agreement called for occupancy by May 2020. Hall says that the rental units will be completed and on the market by May; the timeline has been pushed out on the Habitat homes. The rental units consist of a two-bedroom/two bathroom house and a detached one-bedroom unit on Heising
Drive. “The main house can accept a family of four, and the detached unit will accommodate a family of two people,” Hall told The Nugget. The rents for both units will be based on HUD (Housing and Urban Development) rental schedules with renter income levels not to exceed 80 percent AMI (average median income) for Deschutes County. “Designed by Adam Peterson of Muddy River Design, these units will blend very well with other homes in ClearPine,” Hall said. “The construction features all the latest appliances, HVAC systems and premium building materials throughout. It will earn an Earth Advantage Platinum certification when complete, which means very low utility bills for occupants.” Sisters Habitat for Humanity will build six townhomes designed by Jason Todd Design. Todd, a Sisters resident, designed adjacent townhomes in
the development, and the Habitat homes are designed to fit the character of the neighborhood. “Jason works with Peter, and Peter asked him to help us — and we said thank you,” said Habitat Executive Director Sharlene Weed. The project utilizes funding from Oregon’s Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program, which helped offset land costs, Weed told The Nugget. Five of the townhomes will be 807 square feet and one will be 661 square feet. “It’s a little smaller than we usually build,” Weed said. Habitat has built zero-lotline homes and townhouses before, but it’s been three or four years since they’ve done such a project, Weed said. The houses will be suitable for single occupants, a couple with no children or a single parent with one child. Weed said that two families have been designated for homes and others are in See HOUSING on page 16
As the COVID-19 crisis affects gatherings, please contact individual organizations for their current meeting status or alternate arrangements.
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.
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Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in Sisters. 541-771-3258. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-923-1632. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870.
Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st 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.
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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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Local connections come together Sisters locals have come together to help a branch office open for a local financial advisor to serve as a community resource. Dr. Tom and Peggy Rheuben have called Sisters country home for more than 25 years. The Rheubens are longtime friends of Sisters financial advisor Darren Layne and fans of his employer, Edward Jones Investments. Edward Jones was started in 1922 to offer people in underserved rural areas the opportunity to have a financial advisor. The local advisor serves as a resource during market ups and downs, through life changes and events, and educating people about their choices with investments and insurance. The Rheubens were thrilled when Layne’s officemate Karen Kassy approached them when she was ready to move to her own office location. They have signed a longterm lease with Edward Jones in the space adjacent to their dental office at 304 W. Adams. An even stronger local connection was forged when Tom and Peggy’s longtime friend, contractor Mark Smeltzer, of Sisters, was awarded the contract to do the office remodel. Smeltzer said, “Tom recommended me to Karen and she put me in touch with the Edward Jones liaison. I competed against three other worthwhile companies and am happy we are ʻkeeping it local’ with everyone from the landlord to remodel to my local subcontractors to Karen’s office.” Kassy has 20 years experience as an educator and two degrees in business. When she was in second grade, her father, who worked in finance, taught her a simple math trick called “the rule of 72” that shows how quickly an investment doubles at a certain interest rate. Kassy remembers thinking, “What? Your money can double without you having to ever work for it? That’s magic!” Her dad started her investing as a teenager. When she moved to Sisters, Kassy chose Darren Layne to become her financial advisor, “because of his great integrity.” Fast-forward several years, and the tables turned. “When I was looking for a new company to work for, I asked Darren to keep his ears out for me, because he grew up in Sisters and is deeply connected in our town. He surprised me in suggesting I become a financial advisor,” Kassy said. “Darren convinced me that because
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Tom and Peggy Rheuben offered up a space when Karen Kassy opened her own Edward Jones office in Sisters. of my background, starting with my dad teaching me at age seven, experience, 20 years’ of relationships with people in Central Oregon, and my work as an educator, that I would be able to help people understand their financial picture.” Edward Jones advisors learn clients’ needs and dreams and then create a “roadmap” helping people understand where they are now and how to get where they want to go. Why not stay in Layne’s office? Kassy explains, “Darren has been a great co-worker and mentor and Edward Jones’s business model is for each person to have their own office once they’ve grown their business to a certain level in serving their communities.” She offe rs p ers o n al face-to-face or secure online meetings at no charge, including a free financial plan or “second opinion” review of what people may have already in place. Kassy also has held several educational events where she
brings in experts on socially responsible/sustainable investing, social security and more. Future events will include these and a women’s investing seminar as well. For more information, contact Kassy at 541-549-1866. The best part of her job? “That’s easy,” Kassy says, “The people. Often they are so surprised that they are in better shape than they think they are and once they have a plan they understand they can move forward toward their dreams. I love helping them through monitoring, informing, adjusting and navigating – including during times of ups and downs in the market which can create changes and opportunities.” During COVID-19, Kassy can offer additional help to those who are no longer with their employer. “I can explain options for 401(k), Simple, 403(b) or other plans they may have had at their past employer. Most people don’t realize they may be able take control and I can help them understand their choices.”
March was a chilly one in Sisters According to preliminary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures in Sisters averaged colder than normal during March. The average temperature was 35.6 degrees which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged 47.6 degrees, which was 4.1 degrees below normal. The highest was 65 degrees on March 6. Low temperatures averaged 23.5 degrees, which was 3.9 degrees below normal. The lowest was 10 degrees, on March 18. There were 24 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. There were three days when the high temperature stayed below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 1.35 inches during March, which was 0.37 inches above normal. Measurable precipitation
— at least .01 inch — was received on nine days with the heaviest, 0.47 inches on March 31. Precipitation this year has reached 3.69 inches, which is 0.49 inches below normal. Since October, the water year precipitation at Sisters has been 7.40 inches, which is 1.66 inches below normal. Snowfall totaled 9.4 inches with at least one inch of snow reported on three days. The heaviest snowfall was 5.8 inches reported on March 15. The outlook for April from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for below-normal temperatures and abovenormal precipitation. Normal highs for Sisters rise from 55 degrees at the start of April to 62 degrees at the end. Normal lows rise from 29 degrees to 32 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 0.95 inches.
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Caring for an elder in the time of coronavirus
By Carol Statton Columnist
One night after a fall, my 94-year-old mother-in-law was catapulted into dementia at a speed that was unfathomable. Four falls in six days, three ambulance transports to the hospital ER and an eventual admittance after sustaining a fracture were just the beginning. Each step became more unbelievable and our family was thrust into an unbalanced world that left us all feeling helpless and overwhelmed. This sudden onset of debilitating dementia changed our family plan, our commitment to care for our elderly family member within the walls of our own house, and daily life as we knew it. When our loved ones cannot stay home safely and continue to be in danger of hurting themselves, the decisions to be made are painful and difficult. For my mother-in-law, what started with a hospital stay became something completely lifechanging. From the hospital she was transferred to a rehabilitation center and then to a short chapter in assisted living; these steps all seemed to be leading to the realization that care at a deeper level was absolutely necessary. After several more falls at the assisted living facility, another hospital stay for a second fracture, and quickly deteriorating cognitive and emotional capacity, the hospital doctor and social worker guided us to the understanding that memory care was truly needed. During both of her hospital stays we watched as nurses became the example of patience, even doing their charting in her room just to keep her calm. Everyone was so kind and compassionate, even when her mental state and words were not the best. When someone has advancing dementia, any type of changes can have an impact. One of the hardest things to witness is when an elderly and confused family member becomes frightened by all of the changes they can’t understand. Words comfort only for moments, and the reality of living in different places being cared for by strangers, can be terrifying. As a family member, the feeling of helplessness and heartbreak is real and only continues to grow as the condition deteriorates. We have witnessed some exceptional people in the facilities my mother-in-law has resided in, but the reality of that world is that often the setting is not pleasant and
the caregivers are worn thin. Understaffing leads to limited one-on-one care and a sometimes stressed atmosphere. Nothing is like being home with your loved ones, and for my mother-in-law, she had never known a different reality. Throughout her life she was protected in a safe cocoon by her mother, her husband, by friends when her husband passed away and then by her family when she relocated here to be with us. Nothing about this new reality felt fair or just. In December, desperate for a better facility with improved care and food choices, our prayers were answered. We were able to move my mother-in-law into a memory care facility that she had been on a waiting list for and there were immediate improvements on every level. The transition was still hard on her, and it has taken over two months and fluctuating medication adjustments to help her feel more at peace, but we know she is now being cared for possibly even better than we could do ourselves. The one thing that brings stability and peace into my mother-in-law’s life are the multiple visits per week from her family. Seeing her son is first and foremost; he gives her a real sense of security. My presence is always received with a joyful
greeting and grandchildren and great-grandchildren somehow help her feel a sense of what was and still is — the multigenerational love of a close-knit family. I think it has been the awareness that we are coming that gives her something positive to focus on and with her mind now unable to focus on television, books, magazines or conversations, those visits truly became another lifeline. And yet now we have one more challenge in this tragic journey: the coronavirus. Again we could never have foreseen something quite like these current times. We had just gained a sense that my mother-in-law was becoming somewhat stable, bonding with her caregivers and settling into her new home. Prior to tightened restrictions on gatherings, we celebrated her 95th birthday, thanks to the staff facilitating a nice private area to have our family dinner party in. Surrounded by her family, it was a really good evening. Things felt like they were headed in a better direction, but that feeling was shortlived after a national order closed these types of facilities to all non-medical staff. The serious threat of COVID-19 is higher with the elderly and we are grateful that our government took the necessary measures to protect
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those living in care facilities. However, when dealing with dementia, there is no way to explain why you aren’t coming to visit those within the walls you can no longer enter. Staff can explain and explain and explain again, but those minds cannot remember five minutes later what was said. In this time of rampant and sometimes excessive fear reactions, the fear within those walls is completely real and their world is now more isolated than ever. Where have their families gone? Has something happened to them? Don’t they love me anymore? Am I really all alone now? These are the questions that were already being asked by those whose minds couldn’t stay anchored in reality. Already being asked before a virus closed them off from any sense of their place within a family and the outer world. For those who have
progressed into a deeper level of dementia, the forgetfulness may just be a blessing at this point. But for those who do still remember, the coronavirus just became the most cruel hand dealt. Now more than ever we are completely dependent on those tasked with caring for our vulnerable family member and so grateful for their dedication. We can hear in our recent phone conversations that this newest challenge is affecting my mother-in-law’s dementia and breathing (due to anxiety). We can only hope and pray that we are allowed back in before too much more deterioration occurs. Once again we are even more helpless and heartbroken; we don’t know what each new day will hold. We can only pray that there are positive advancements in a timely manner so that nothing worse happens while we can stand outside looking in.
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Audry Van Houweling, PMHNP Columnist
Withstanding the ripples Work the last few weeks has been interesting to say the least. The impact of COVID-19 has created a ripple effect for all of us. For those of us who are privileged, the greatest adjustment may be an unfamiliar boredom as we sift through Netflix, learn how to prepare meals again, and try meditating. Those of us used to a full plate, multitasking, and accessible distraction, may find discomfort in the stillness. Unresolved trauma and grief tend to surface in quiet times and if support is unavailable, the quietness can be traumatic in itself. In contrast, others are getting to rest, reflect, and perhaps heal for the first time. And then there are those of us with legitimate panic married with immense grief and adjustment. Incomes that dissipated in an instant; support systems that dissolved; hopes that were not realized; family members that fell ill; and death. For some, COVID-19 has meant a few ripples easily withstood akin to the impacts of a small pebble. For others, it may well have been an asteroid. There is no guidebook I have had many clients ask, “How should I be coping with this?”
There is little to be said for shoulds and should nots in this uncharted situation. There is no guidebook. COVID-19 has not been the popularized romanticized slowdown for many, while for others it has allowed for unexpected silver linings. There can be guilt and discomfort on both sides of the fence: guilt for feeling positive while others are struggling and guilt for feeling angry and afraid instead of mindful and grateful. Both sides of the fence are valid, are acceptable, and can coexist. While there is much solidarity and collectivism in the COVID-19 human experience, how we are each navigating this virgin territory is uniquely informed by our social position, privilege, background, past experiences, and core beliefs. This demands grace and patience for ourselves as well as for others. Accepting the ambiguity, the awkwardness, and the uncertainty is central to our resilience as we let go of the tension between perceptions of right and wrong. Returning to the Basics Ultimately my suggestions in this pandemic are not so different from what I might encourage amid other situations involving grief or trauma. Do your best to stay on a routine. The power of a
schedule is that it allows for some predictability during very unpredictable times. Try to uphold what I have deemed “the four foundations of wellness.” • Sleep: Have a winddown routine. Do your best to go to bed on a schedule and wake up on a schedule. Staying out of bed during the day helps you have better sleep at night so do yourself a favor and watch Netflix anywhere other than in your bed. • Nutrition: Do your best to eat whole foods and lots of plants. Try to stay away from processed foods and sugars. Your immune system will be happier too. • Physical movement: Whether you stream yoga on YouTube or get outside while being conscious of distancing for your daily run, please find a way to stay active. • Connection: To people. To spirituality. To nature. This has been more challenging, but in this time it is so very important. Zoom coffee dates, scheduled phone sessions, spiritual practices, and when safe, enjoy nature. Gaining Perspective The last few weeks I find myself scouring quotes from wartime leaders — Lincoln, Churchill, Roosevelt, Kennedy, and more who faced immense adversity
and had to rally resilience and some form of hope in times of such bleakness. I have been thinking a lot about my late grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, the trials and resilience exemplified by my parents and other family members, the grit of the “lost generation” of folks born between 18831900 who had to endure the Spanish Flu, two world wars, the Great Depression, and maybe even the Cold War… And finally, I have been reflecting a lot on the resilience of my clients who have faced adversity far greater than the threat of a virus. While it is perhaps easy for me to say having been thus far lucky amid current circumstances, our country and our world has seen dark days before and will see dark days again. There is a solidarity to be gained in collective grief and struggle. My hope is that out of such we can salvage lessons of humility, resilience, collectivism, and innovation. Kindness, The Other Ripple Effect Social media has historically been a hotbed for filtered comparison. It has
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Obituaries Sandra Kay Norin
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Sandra Kay Norin, age 77, of Sisters died Saturday, April 4, at Country Side Living memory care facility in Redmond of complications from Lewy body disease. Kay, a fourth generation Oregonian, was born in La Grande, Oregon on June 4, 1942, to James William “Bill” and Ruth Virginia (Murchison) Guthrie. Raised in an Air Force family, Kay grew up in Colorado, England, Alabama, Virginia, Oklahoma and Ohio. Kay graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a BA in political science and subsequently obtained her teaching certificate from San Jose State University. Kay married Bob Norin at the US Naval Postgraduate School Chapel in Monterey, California in 1966. Kay and Bob lived in New York, Switzerland, and California before settling in Tigard in 1977. Upon retirement they moved to Sisters in 2007. Kay’s varied career included teaching elementary school and kindergarten, teaching English as a foreign language in Switzerland, drafting for an electronics company, coordinating education conferences, and managing a software training program. She spent two summers working in Yellowstone National Park. Kay was fiercely proud of her Scottish and Quaker heritage. She traced her ancestry to nine of the 10 original
Linda Crume, a lifelong resident of the Yamhill and Forest Grove communities, died on March 25, 2020 following a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. Linda is survived by her parents and her sister Patti Kaser (husband Jeff), all of Sisters; her husband Dennis Crume, his three children, nine grandchildren and great-granddaughter Evelyn; three aunts and numerous cousins. Linda was born in McMinnville on March 23, 1952, to Jack and Evelyn Crumrine. She grew up in Yamhill, Oregon graduating from Yamhill-Carlton high school in 1970. Linda married Dennis Crume on July 27, 1997, surprising family members at a reunion picnic with their unexpected ceremony. She took pleasure and pride from a long career in the insurance industry, assisting clients at Bellwood Insurance, Yamhill; Hagen Hamilton Insurance, McMinnville; and Waltz Sheridan and
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1659 settlers of Nantucket. Other ancestors came with William Penn in the late 1600s to Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In the mid 1800s her father’s family settled in Colorado and Utah, while her mother’s family came on the Oregon Trail to the Grande Ronde Valley and Baker City. Kay was pre-deceased by her parents and her brother, David. She is survived by her husband Bob; son Troy (Tracy) of Stirling, Scotland; son Todd (Erica) of Beaverton, Oregon; granddaughter Alexsandra; sister Janis (John) Truesdell of Fernley, Nevada; and nieces and nephews. Kay’s family will remain ever grateful to the wonderful caring staff at Country Side Living in Redmond. The family suggests remembrances be made to The Deschutes Land Trust, Partners In Care, or Thelma’s Place in Redmond. A celebration of Kay’s life will happen when the coronavirus lockdown is lifted. In the meantime, as Kay did, her family suggests you continue to search for the perfect “Perfect Manhattan.”
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County prohibits short-term rental stays To reduce exposure to and spread of COVID-19, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has prohibited short-term rental stays in the rural, unincorporated areas of the county. The order does not apply to short-term rentals in the City of Sisters. The order, which goes into effect immediately, will prohibit stays of less than 30 days in vacation rentals, shortterm rentals, timeshares, inns and bed and breakfasts. It will remain in effect until May 15. The order does not prevent an owner of a timeshare from using their own timeshare, but it does restrict them from renting their timeshare to another party. “We’re doing everything we can to protect the health and safety of Deschutes County residents,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair. “It is our hope that taking this step now will limit non-essential travel to our region and help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”
During their meeting last week, commissioners said they’ve received multiple requests from local residents to issue the order based on behavior they’ve seen the past two weeks. Many of the requests came from permanent residents who live in resort communities. “By taking this step, we hope our region will be better positioned to recover quickly after the pandemic ends,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Henderson. “Central Oregon is a fantastic place to visit, but for now, some trips must wait. We need to take steps now to ensure that we’re doing everything we can to control and contain the spread of this virus.” The order does not prohibit reservations needed for permitted essential travel, including reservations needed for health, safety or employment. For more information, visit www.deschutes.org. A copy of the full order is available in the County’s news section.
Airport travelers asked to self-quarantine With a surge in COVID19 cases expected to intensify later this month, officials across the region are urging people to take steps to reduce the spread of contamination to alleviate pressures on hospitals. The City of Redmondowned Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is now encouraging all airport passengers to do a 14-day inhome self-quarantine upon arrival in Central Oregon. “These actions are difficult, but they will help flatten the curve and lay the groundwork for a quicker recovery,” said Redmond Mayor George Endicott. With the virus spreading
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Local fire chiefs institute burn ban Deschutes County Fire Chiefs are temporarily closing outdoor burning as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Outdoor burning will close at sunset on Friday, April 10. Ban also includes Camp Sherman in Jefferson County. Outdoor burning restrictions may be lifted if impacts of the COVID-19 virus subside before fire season begins. Local fire officials say the decision to temporarily close outdoor burning was not easy. The health benefits for vulnerable populations were
considered along with the need to encourage people to reduce combustible vegetation around their homes. Fire Chiefs consulted with officials at the Deschutes County Emergency Operations Center as well as regional wildfire protection agencies, including the Oregon Department of Forestry, before making the final decision. Deschutes County Fire Defense Board Chief Mike Supkis said, “We are preparing for a potential increase in emergency response activity
in the coming weeks. We want to ensure we have enough firefighter paramedics available to care for residents who become sick.” Most Deschutes County fire departments also provide ambulance transport services. If firefighter paramedics are responding to burning complaints or escaped controlled burns, responses to medical emergencies could be slowed. Chief Supkis encourages residents to contact their local fire department if they have any questions.
Small businesses can apply for loans Small businesses impacted by coronavirus can start applying for emergency loans to cover payroll and other costs, according to Treasury Department guidance. The Treasury published fact sheets for lenders and borrowers for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program that was part of the $2.3 trillion economic lifeline package enacted March 27. The program is relying on the Small Business Administration’s existing network of around 1,800 banks and credit unions in its Section 7(a) loan guaranty program to provide small businesses forgivable loans to cover payroll and other fixed costs. Small businesses and sole proprietorships could start applying Friday, April 3, for loans from existing SBA-approved lenders. Independent contractors and self-employed individuals can do the same starting April 10.
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Deschutes County Library’s ‘A Novel Idea’ goes online Though recent events make it impossible to gather together as in years past, Deschutes Public Library will still celebrate “A Novel Idea…Read Together” in April, with Anne Griffin’s debut novel, “When All Is Said” taking center stage. “ʻA Novel Idea’ has taken us to new places around the globe, and to different points in time,” said Deschutes Public Library Programs Supervisor Liz Goodrich. “With our previous selection we traveled back in time but stayed in the United States. This year, we’re headed across the Atlantic. When All Is Said is a tale told from the present that explores the past, and much of that past takes place in the main character’s home country of Ireland.” This year, the library takes the entire “A Novel Idea” program to a new place, as well: online. In past years, programming drew thousands of book lovers to lectures, musical performances, art workshops, and more. But in light of recent developments, programming for A Novel Idea is moving online, where people can stream lectures and performances that enrich various aspects of “When All Is Said,” and take part in online book clubs. “Our team had a great time organizing lectures that will allow readers to experience the novel in a variety of ways,” said Goodrich. “We still plan to bring as much of that content to people as we can, albeit in a new format.” The following programs will be available online only. They are available beginning at the time listed, and will continue to be made available indefinitely thereafter. Chris Sepic Performs Irish Music Listen to traditional Irish reels and jigs on flute,
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and memory in Ireland from the first performance in 1902 of W.B. Yeats’ controversial play “Cathleen ni Houlihan” to the Good Friday Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland in 1998. Saturday, April 18, stream on YouTube and Facebook beginning at noon. A Conversation About Memoir with Beth Alvarado and Ellen Santasiero Join two memoirists in conversation. Hear about some of their favorite works, how you go about writing memoir, where to start, why memoir is important and what they are telling their students about writing memoir right now. Follow this link after April 22 for a URL to view this workshop: www.deschuteslibrary.org/ calendar/event/5907. Irish Soda Bread Workshop Learn the step-by-step process of making a delicious loaf of Irish Soda Bread as well as its history and importance. Led by Elizabeth Guerin, who teaches cheeseand bread-making for several community groups. Follow this link after April 23 for a URL to view this workshop: www.deschuteslibrary.org/ calendar/event/59051. Demystifying Dyslexia The narrator of “When All Is Said” is a successful farmer and businessman. But his struggles with dyslexia as a boy instilled a deep sense of shame that he worked to compensate for as an adult. Sharon Bellusci will provide an accurate, myth-free, understanding of dyslexia and talk about the experiences of people with dyslexia, parents of dyslexic kids, and educators who specialize in teaching children with dyslexia. Bellusci manages Decoding Dyslexia of Central Oregon. Follow this link after April 28 for a URL
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The Furry Friends (FF) office is closed but is still offering free dog or cat food to those in need. Pet food can be left outside the Sisters Art Works building where the FF office is located. It will be marked with your first name only. Pick-ups are available at an agreed upon time. (It can’t be left outside for very long as other critters may get into it.) Please call or text Furry Friends at 541-797-4023.
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Circle of Friends, a mentoring program in Sisters, is continuing to find innovative ways to reach out and assist their mentors, children and families. Current needs include childcare to allow parents to continue to work, internet/computer access for online learning, supplies for athome learning and activity kits, and even basic needs, such as food and medical access. Circle of Friends has also established an emergency fund to provide immediate response for the most pressing needs. Contact Kellie at 503-396-2572 to help.
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.
Community Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
Pandemic Partners Sisters Facebook Page
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/.
Kiwanis Food Bank Change
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.
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 Sistersarea churches are joining with Westside Sisters to contribute financially to help sustain the program. Call 541-549-4184 for more information.
Sisters Business Online Forum
A new online forum for all owners of businesses located in Sisters has been created. If you have any business — retail, professional, trade or otherwise — you can sign up for free. This is not a news or chamber site, but rather an exchange of ideas to help your business survive the Coronavirus and thrive once the crisis is past. Initially the discussion will relate to handling the effects of the virus. When the virus threat is over the forum will function as a community hub, sharing details of ideas, events, sales, marketing, and basically any other information related to running a business in the wonderful town of Sisters. Share your business and marketing ideas. There’s strength in community! Register online at SistersBizOwners.freeforums.net
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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 Temporarily meeting virtually. See sisterschurch.com for details. | 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 | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Temporarily meeting virtually. See sistersnaz.org for details. Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 Temporarily meeting virtually. See westsidesisters.org for details. 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
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.
Free meals for the community
In light of the situation going on with Covid-19, June’s Asian Kitchen wants to give back to the community by serving those in need free take-out meals starting on Thursday, April 9 at 1 p.m. The meals will continue two days a week on Thursdays & Saturdays, starting at 1 p.m. until the dish of the day runs out. The meals will be chef’s choice, with a new dish each day. June’s Asian Kitchen is currently closed for other meals, but they appreciate the continuous support & love this community has given them.
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Central Oregon Emergency Mask Makers
Central Oregon Emergency Mask Makers is a Facebook group started to produce Personal Protective Equipment for medical personnel and people at risk. The group is working closely with St. Charles and currently has over 2,000 members and is still growing! Efforts now are focused on Phase 1, which is cloth masks. Coming phases will include face shields, which will require volunteers with access to 3D printers. The owner of Stitchin’ Post has helped with fabric donations and the group hopes to rally more people in the Sisters community to join the effort. See the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ groups/2621082848019730/ or email Laura at chopsticks0036@ gmail.com for more information.
Habitat Thrift Store
Sisters Habitat Thrift Store and ReStore will remain closed until Governor Brown cancels the “stay home” executive order. However, the ReStore may be of assistance if anyone is in emergency need of a household appliance. Contact Sisters Habitat at 541-549-1193.
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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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Tales from a
Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson
Ah, the good old days My dad was a truck-driver all his life. During the Great Depression he had a tough time making a living, and I can remember him saying to my mom, “Mother, I cannot make a living working for the WPA. I’m going to have to leave and look for better employment. You take the children to the farm while I’m gone.” And she did. From the time I was 10-years old in 1938 until the beginning of World War II, my dad was gone — I knew not where — but he sent home money to let us know he was alive and working. I learned how to milk cows, clean the manure out of the troughs in the milk barn, keep the outhouse clean, bathe in the kitchen sink, cut wood to keep warm in winter — and raise
a pet crow. The crow was my Aunt Dutch’s idea. She named it “Joe-the-Crow.” The crow knew everyone on the farm by name. One night it caused a calamity no one even dreamed of. My grandmother’s older brother, Joseph Grannis, lived with us on the farm, and one dark night he found it necessary to make a trip to the outhouse. The route from the farmhouse to the barn — the location of the outhouse — was out the back door, down the path under the grape arbor to the outhouse. While navigating his way through the dark grape arbor he almost literally bumped into Joe-the-Crow who was spending the night in the foliage. Poor Uncle Joe didn’t see the bird, so he was shocked when a voice came out of the darkness, “Hello Joe” so much so, he did his pants… I learned of this event the next morning listening to my Uncle Joe at the breakfast table complaining over his pancakes and eggs while demanding that Joe-theCrow find a different place to spend the night. In fact, that crow had a great deal to do with my curiosity about the nature of the universe around me. It was a mystery to me why he hated my uncle’s pal, Barney
Lutenberger, so much. During most of the day Joe hung out in the big cherry tree in front of the house. He’d see Barney coming down Jones Hill Road on his bike from his home at the top of the hill. Joe would fly down to the huge hedge between the tree and the roadway where he’d wait for Barney. When he rolled into the yard the crow would dash out and literally get right in Barney’s face, cawing at him and trying to peck his eyes out. And then there was the scheme my Uncle Horace dreamed up to get Joe to follow us to school. My three uncles and I would jump on our bikes, (Horace, Harry, Ben and myself), and head off to school, and Horace would invite Joe to join us by offering him cooked clams as we rolled off toward Colonial Park School. Joe was nuts about baked clams and would at times ride on Horace’s handlebars crowing for a handout. We’d park our bikes at school and hustle off to our classrooms while Joe, all stirred up by the new opportunities he saw for finding illicit food, would go off exploring. All was well until about 10 a.m. and suddenly we’d hear a crow calling, “Oh, Jimmy, Oh, Horace, Oh
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My son, Dean, now father of five, back when he was a kid caring for one of the many babies I was privileged to raise when I worked at OMSI. Harry,” and/or, “Oh, Benny.” This would go on as Joe flew from window-to-window at the school. It drove Miss Kennedy, the eighth-grade teacher nuts. My seventh-grade teacher, Miss Fogerty, would get after me, “Jimmy! If that’s your crow shouting for you, get out there and do something about it!” Doing something about it was getting the clams my Uncle Horace saved, leading Joe back to the farm and then staying out of school for the rest of the day. I can recall vividly the day Joe went out of our lives. It was the day my Aunt Dutch asked, “Where’s Joe?” adding, “I haven’t seen him for a couple of weeks now.” And
with that she started searching. She looked at all of the outbuildings, concentrating on the hay barn, and after about an hour she suddenly appeared, grinning like the proverbial Cheshire Cat. “I found Joe!” she declared and his name is now Josephine…” She was laughing her head off as she added… “She’s setting on eggs over in a nest on a beam coming out from the roof of the hay barn.” Sure enough, Josephine finished incubating her eggs and conducted her usual panhandling for all kinds of food scraps to feed her growing brood. She raised ’em up and when they fledged she took them off, never to be seen again.
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and quilters around Sisters Country, both professional and amateur, sat down in front of their sewing machines with just one pattern on their mind: face masks for healthcare workers battling the COVID19 outbreak. With hospitals, senior homes, first responders and even essential businesses putting out desperate calls for masks, “sewist” Lori Chase, a Sisters resident, has been answering the need for more masks. Chase told The Nugget, “We are at war with a virus that is attacking our world and we need to be proactive in taking defensive and preventative measures to combat it. Wearing a mask in the stores and post office is one way to prevent from touching the virus and transferring it to our faces.” It was Chase’s niece, a nurse at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland in the COVID-19 unit, that inspired her to start making homemade masks. “Although there is a group of us trying to reach the hospitals, store clerks, postal service workers and all of those who are serving us in our community, we need help,” she said. “Break out your sewing machines and teach yourself how to make a mask for yourself, your family members and your friends.” She added, “Although the hospitals are asking for ties, elastic masks for residents and merchants go much faster.” Local artist Kathy Deggendorfer has been crafting two masks an hour. “I made a dozen for the Pete Shepherd campaign 5 day/500 mask project last week,” she said. “I have done another batch for friends and family and just gave one to Renee, owner of Fika Sisters Coffeehouse in Sisters.” Deggendorfer had her car worked on at Van Handel Automotive and offered to make some for the staff that work there and delivered six for their crew. St. Charles Health System has launched a 10,000-masks campaign and is asking for the public’s help once again with the donation of masks — this time, hand-sewn ones. More than 2,500 homemade masks have already been donated, and St. Charles is now hoping to get 7,500 more — enough to provide every caregiver with two masks that they can launder and reuse. Collaborating with health care professionals and volunteers, St. Charles has decided on a pattern that is both
functional and comfortable for caregivers. (See pages 12-13 for sewing pattern.) After the masks are donated at one of a number of sites around the region, (Sisters drop off for masks is St. Charles Family Care Clinic) they will be professionally laundered by St. Charles in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. The hand-sewn masks are not approved personal protection equipment, or PPE, which must be worn by caregivers who are in contact with a person who is known or suspected to have COVID19 or any other infectious disease. Tonye Phillips, featured quilter for the 2020 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, has recently jumped on the 10,000-mask campaign band wagon after sewing a few for family. Phillips said, “I do hope to set up more of a production line this coming week. I am inspired to do so for obvious reasons — the frontline of this battle against the virus needs them desperately! I received the newsletter from St. Charles healthcare as they are my providers, so I have downloaded one of the patterns they have posted. They are actually really fun to make and offer almost instant gratification. Plus, what a great way to use some of the fabrics I have acquired over the years and stashed away. It feels good to make them and everyone is so grateful. And, it feels really good to be able
to do something that might actually help.” Chris Laing, ombudsman for The Lodge in Sisters, had already joined the mask making cause on behalf of Pete Shepherd’s 5 day/500 mask initiative and is now sewing masks for the St. Charles 10,000 mask campaign. Laing is making them with the Age Friendly Sisters Country group for the hospital. Local artist Randall Tillery and wife Valerie, a quilter, have also jumped on board with the St. Charles Health System’s 10,000 mask campaign. “There is a need and it’s something that Valerie does well that I can help with,” Tillery explained. “We are both so saddened and concerned with what we are all going through as a nation. Our healthcare workers should have the PPE that they need to do their jobs as safely as they can. In my book, they are all heroes. They are risking their lives every day to help their fellow Americans. “We dropped off 20 last week at St. Charles in Sisters and are making more. They distribute them to various agencies such as St. Charles Hospital, Bend Police Department, Summit Medical Group Urgent Care and Deschutes County Sheriff Department.” While masks are believed to offer some protection, their use should not provide a false sense of invulnerability. With the news that federal authorities may recommend wearing masks in public, Oregon Health Authority reminded
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Randall Tillery is one of many Sisters area residents who are making masks to support healthcare workers. Oregonians that staying home and avoiding all nonessential contact with others continues to be the most important thing all of us can do to stay healthy and keep others healthy. OHA notes that wearing a fabric mask can help prevent the spread of infection to others when the mask is worn by someone who already is infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, particularly if the person is coughing. The mask may block some infectious droplets from spreading when someone with the infection coughs
or sneezes. Paul Cieslak, MD, medical director for communicable diseases, OHA Public Health Division said that data does not tell them how much protection homemade cloth masks provide to the person wearing a homemade mask. “For this reason,” he said, “homemade and fabric masks should not be considered reliable protection; but they may provide some benefit.” For those who don’t sew but want a mask for their personal use, Bedouin will have masks for purchase soon at www.shopbedouin.com.
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Everywhere we look we see the Sisters community coming together. A special thanks to all those supporting local businesses, many of whom have had to close or restrict the way they do business. We should all respect our social distancing and continue to reach out to those in need. A shoutout to the terrific Kiwanis Food Bank and Furry Friends Foundation.
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Hospice continues mission in face of pandemic By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, people are still approaching the end of their lives for unrelated reasons — and Hospice of Redmond is still at work serving them. The organization, which serves Sisters Country as well as Redmond, is continuing its mission, adapting to ever-evolving conditions. Hospice announced last week that it is cancelling its annual grief support program, Camp Sunrise, held at Suttle Lake west of Sisters in June. Maureen Krebs, communications director and veterans outreach coordinator for Hospice of Redmond, told The Nugget that the organization is following national Hospice guidelines to provide care for its clients. There are several aspects to Hospice support. The physical aspect of Hospice care focuses on palliative measures to ensure comfort during the last days or months. Social workers and a bereavement coordinator provide emotional support for the entire family — and for an extended period of time after bereavement. The physical care continues to be provided by nurses, who go into senior care facilities or the patient’s home to provide services. The other aspects of care are more challenging due to the health and safety requirements of the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The work is always vital, and becomes more so in a situation where many people are distanced from families. “Taking care of these people at this time when they may not be able to see their families — it’s critical that we continue caring for them, that we continue that relationship,” Krebs said. In some cases, social workers and a chaplain can connect with Hospice patients by phone and Facetime to maintain contact and connection. Other outreach programs have been forced into abeyance. The Transitions Program is a pre-hospice program. “It’s for anyone who has a life-limiting illness,” Krebs told The Nugget last year. “It’s a non-medical program, so it’s really about resources.” Transitions Program participants, who are not charged for services, also receive emotional and spiritual support as desired, as staff helps connect them with resources that can make their life coping with their condition easier and more satisfying. The program can also connect families with respite care.
That work has been put on hold. “Because it’s a non-medical program, we can no longer see those people face-toface,” Krebs explained. She is working on ways to stay in contact with Transitions clients, because isolation is a problem that they were already facing and the current situation threatens to exacerbate the condition, creating what Krebs characterized as “a spiral of isolation.” “It affects them,” she said. “That’s something I’m working with our team on. We’re coming up with creative ways to serve if we can’t see them face-to-face.” One of Krebs’ most beloved duties is reaching out to the veteran community in Central Oregon. “I typically see our veteran patients and veterans in the community,” said Krebs, herself a Marine veteran. “That has completely stopped.” The disruption of the Hospice program is tough on patients who may not have family in the community and rely on the connection with Hospice staff and volunteers. It’s also hard on the
volunteers. Krebs recalled talking with volunteer coordinator Jill Wolfe. “She’s seeing some of our volunteers struggle — because they love what they do,” Krebs said. If the community would like to support Hospice of Redmond, follow them on
Facebook (facebook.com/hospiceofredmond) or Instagram (@HospiceofRedmond) and comment on posts with positive messages for nurses and staff serving the community. Send cards for Hospice of Redmond nurses to 732 SW 23rd St., Redmond, OR 97756. And the staff continues to
adapt and work as effectively as possible to serve their vulnerable community. As Krebs said, “We’re doing everything in our power to support these individuals in any way that we can.” For more information visit www.hospiceofredmond.org or call 541-548-7483.
Camp Sunrise canceled for June 2020 In an effort to protect the safety of patients, volunteers and staff, and members of the community, Hospice of Redmond has made the difficult decision to cancel its children’s grief support camp, Camp Sunrise, which is held annually the third weekend of each June. For 20 years Camp Sunrise has been recognized and honored as a valuable and effective resource in helping children navigate their way through the strange and often frightening feelings of grief after the death of a loved one. The success of Camp Sunrise is due to the capable and extraordinary people who volunteer their time each year to help the children through this amazing experience. “The past few weeks have presented daily challenges as we at Hospice of Redmond adapt to the current health environment and the determine the best precautions for our volunteers, our staff, our patients, and our community,” said Diane Kellstrom, Bereavement Coordinator and Director of Camp Sunrise. “Unfortunately, we had to
make the difficult decision to cancel Camp Sunrise 2020. School closures have ended our access to referrals, staff trainings cannot be held as scheduled and we cannot go into homes to complete the in-home interviews with our campers/families. We appreciate the outpouring of community support for Camp Sunrise 2020 and any donations made this year will be honored during Camp Sunrise 2021.” Hospice of Redmond notes that the organization appreciates the support each year of Family Access Network, school counselors, therapists and the many community members who refer children to Camp Sunrise. Families of children in need of assistance following the death of a loved one should still reach out to Hospice of Redmond for virtual bereavement support. Hospice of Redmond urges the public to call its 24/7 line at 541-548-7483 if they are in a crisis and need someone to talk to regarding bereavement support and end-oflife care.
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the brain mostly operates from a fight-or-flight response mode. It “seeks out quick fixes to feelings of anxiety,” according to Price. For example, your rational brain might think meditation, prayer, or exercise sounds like a good idea. Price said, “Your more primitive brain is like, ʻThat sounds hard. Why don’t I just have a drink?’ Our brains are going to seek out rewards, something that will trigger the brain to release the chemical dopamine.” Dopamine produces a temporary feeling of goodness, a mini-high. Common “quick fixes” for dopamine rewards include alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Most people understand that these substances cause health problems and can lead to serious addictions that destroy lives. “Alcohol and drugs most definitely activate t r i g g e r d o p a m i n e c i rcuitry in your brain,” said Price. “Interestingly, the news does too,” she said, “because novelty is a really big dopamine trigger. So every time you check the news and find something new waiting for you — which you will, every single time, because it’s the news! — your brain is going to release a little bit of dopamine.” On a quick-fix level, that dopamine hit makes us want to repeat the behavior. It doesn’t matter if the news is unhelpful or makes you stressed out or breeds even more anxiety. Price said, “Your brain does not care. It’s just like, ʻOh, I got a hit of that new
stuff. I’m going to do it again.’” Today’s newsfeeds and social media apps are built by designers and engineers trained in provoking that dopamine response. Interface design elements — scrolling and “pulling” the bottom of a phone to refresh the screen — work in tandem with content algorithms to keep users coming back. This produces more advertising revenue for media companies. Price believes it makes sense that we would try to relieve our anxiety by turning to the news. “We’re hoping to find answers,” she said. “We’re hoping they’re going to tell us the pandemic is slowing down, a vaccine has been discovered, or that a common throat lozenge is the cure.” Looking for a concrete answer and not finding it causes more anxiety. This is “sending our rational brains even further under that rock,” according to Price. To crawl out and start feeling better, people can use solid techniques for reducing device and news engagement. (See “Seven Steps to Sanity,” page 17.) Upcoming issues of The Nugget will feature special advice for families and kids who are sheltering in place.
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the process. Habitat requires that families receiving homes put in 200 hours of “sweat equity” working on building Habitat homes or in support roles helping the organization. “We have selected families, but they haven’t hit that threshold yet,” Weed said. Hall noted that all six townhomes will be also be Earth Advantage Platinum certified, resulting in low utility expenses for the owners. The process of applying for LIFT funding delayed the start of construction, which has been further impeded by the shutdown associated with the battle against COVID-19. The shutdown has severely impacted Habitat’s operations, particularly impacting its Thrift Store and ReStore, which provide key revenue for Habitat’s work. “It’s horrible,” Weed said. “Our stores are closed, our revenue streams have dried up. Maybe when we’re getting ready to come out of this, we’ll be ready to break ground over there.”
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Hooked on digital devices? Seven steps to sanity By T. Lee Brown Correspondent
Hooked on the news or constantly checking digital devices during the COVID crisis? Is it making you more miserable and anxious? You are by no means alone. The following steps can help you get a grip on the situation and your own state of mind. Featured in today’s approach is Catherine Price, founder of the Screen/Life Balance program and author of How to Break Up with your Phone. 1. Assess: For three days, keep close track of your media and digital device input. Using pen and paper, not an app, jot down the time you spend with various media, movies, news, email, even personal conversations and books. Here’s the important part: note how each input made you feel. Set aside 15 minutes before bedtime to look at your list. Note any trends. Which input inspired you? Which amped up your anxiety? If you checked the news 50 times, did any result in genuinely useful information that you could act upon? 2. Media plan: Make a media plan for yourself. Price says this allows your prefrontal cortex, the rational part of the brain, to take command over the freaked-out primitive part of the brain (see related story, page 3). Ask yourself: How many times am I going to check the news today, and what sources am I going to use? “Probably Facebook’s not a good idea, guys!” said Price. Your plan might include a Digital Sabbath — a day off for rest and reflection. Plan ahead to avoid logistical hassles. Our family does
Digital Shabbat from sundown Friday through sundown Saturday, following the Jewish tradition. Kids love it. We light a candle at sundown, and Friday nights are now family game night. 3. Limit access: Reduce access to the cause of your stress. If you have TV or radio on in the background, “you’re going to be constantly mainlining anxiety, and it’s going to feel bad,” according to Price. Turn them off. Uninstall all news apps from your phone. Turn off notifications on your devices. Cover your TV or computer monitor with fabric or a towel. Take a cue from kids at Sisters Elementary School, who drew their own posters to hang over monitors for Screen Free Week. Set up a charging station for tablets and phones — away from where you hang out most. Try a closet or the garage. Block websites and apps that are problematic. Price likes the app Freedom, which she says changed her life. A more blunt instrument is the app Self Control, a personal favorite. 4. Make boundaries: Friends and loved ones might push us too far into COVID craziness. Setting up boundaries with them is important. Price said many people “haven’t yet gone through a process of getting to the point where they conclude, ʻYes, this is happening and it’s terrifying—but there’s only so much we can control.’” She encourages mentioning that you’re trying yourself to decrease your own stress around the crisis. Ask to speak about something else. Suggest concrete alternatives, such as holding a virtual dance party, knitting, or
putting together puzzles via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime. 5. Prepare alternatives: Changing habits is most successful when we have an alternative at hand, something to replace the problem behavior. “Identify something that you want to do with your time,” Price said. Lay books, magazines, and journals out on tables. Set up stations with craft supplies, model cars to build, shoes to polish. Try a letterwriting area. Get out your old knitting bag. A pack of cards for solitaire. Plan on healthy use of digital devices: replace news apps with meditation apps. This could be a good time to try mindfulness meditation, where you set aside some minutes to pay attention to your breath, body, and immediate surroundings. “Recognize that your mind will run away during those minutes,” said Price, “and that it’s totally normal.” Nature time and Sit Spot exercises work well, too. Keep an eye out for more on
these in future issues of The Nugget. 6. Set goals: “Many of us are feeling frantic right now,” Price notes, yet we’re finding time to stress out on the news. Write out a list of soothing, healthy things you would like to do this week: Take a walk. Make a collage. Sew a face mask. Listen to a symphony. Send a letter every day in April, for national letter-writing month. Said Price, “I don’t mean to downplay the craziness of the moment, especially for parents of small kids… Consider that there might be something you can do with your news time that would make you feel more nourished and cared for.” Ambitious goals like inventing a better mousetrap or memorizing the complete works of Shakespeare might cause more stress. The priority now is getting through this crisis healthy and sane. 7. Start and end the day screen-free: If your phone is in your bedroom, chances are you’re checking it first thing
in the morning and last thing at night. Resolve to turn off news and devices by 7 p.m. or earlier. Keep the phone in another room overnight. If you need the phone nearby for health reasons, switch it to airplane mode and wrap it in a towel. Do not remove the phone from its swaddling until after breakfast. And always remember: at any moment, if your thoughts whirl into catastrophic mayhem, you can stop and take a deep breath. Part of an ongoing series of articles in The Nugget spanning several years, the advice related here is based on expert research along with personal experience and feedback from my clients. Note that this article does not constitute medical advice. Seek help from trusted medical and spiritual advisers if you face a serious addiction or mental health problem. Got a hint for Nugget readers? A question you’d like answered? Email freelance writer tiffany@plazm. com.
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on the front end, even if it’s as simple as washing our hands. My mom was right all along. And I’m grateful because I don’t remember being sick very often when I was growing up. And her hand washing rules are strictly enforced in my home now, too. Judey Berray
To the Editor: Oregon is a very unique state to have placed into law the “pumping of gas by attendant” law back in 1951 In 2015, this law was relaxed somewhat in rural areas as there were operating pumps, but no attendants, and often not a convenience store attached to warrant one. On March 24, 2020, this law was further relaxed (until April 11, 2020) to allow anyone to pump gas if the attendant was “busy” or not available. Some people think Oregon has been in the “Dark Ages” regarding this issue. Personally, I love having someone else pump my gas. I try to use cash, but if the attendant uses my credit card, I have a zipper bag I place it in to clean later. I don’t have to touch that grimy nozzle that everyone else touches, particularly those guys I saw three months ago in California (and many times before on trips) using the restroom, not washing their hands, then going to the gas pump and handling the gas nozzle. We have been instructed that if we pump our own fuel, we should wear gloves. We should carry a bag full of antivirus solution to put the glove in so our car doesn’t get infected after pumping fuel. I really wonder if this new law was really given much thought. Wouldn’t it be better if one guy with a mask and gloves pumped the gas and handled the hose? And, are we all supposed to put our credit cards in the slot and punch our numbers in on those filthy key pads. Also, remember not to touch the sides of the credit card slot as you enter and exit the card. The new relaxed law for pumping gas was to offer more options for motorists, but I wonder if it might not allow more opportunity to contract COVID-19. Bill Anttila
To the Editor: I am wondering whether our local health care clinics — St. Charles, High Lakes, BMC, doctors and staff — could come up with a plan to get all people within the City of Sisters tested in a drive-up setting, and then those who live outside the City, and then those who live in Camp Sherman. Certain days and certain times everybody could be tested as to whether or not they have the virus. Then maybe we could re-open the City of Sisters and proceed with life. Could that be possible? Diana Raske
To the Editor: During this worldwide disaster, partisan politics again raises its ugly head, in its forever effort to divide us. How can we, as intelligent humans allow this biased BS to prevail over our common sense? For our party leaders to be spending valuable time during this phase of the pandemic arguing about which party is right or wrong is unconscionable and serves absolutely no purpose toward resolution. I firmly believe that the media on both sides are guilty of deliberately creating this divide. The corporations that own these news outlets are in it for profit, controversy creates division, and without those two components profits are minimized. Envision the media consisting of two groups, within each outlet. One group is NEWS the other Opinion or Fact and Fiction respectively. The NEWS side of an outlet, CNN, Fox, ABC, MSNBC etc. are not lying, until you the reader, reads outside the NEWS. The truth is your interpretation of the NEWS, Fake NEWS is the opinion-makers’ presentation of their one-sided belief in an event. Fake NEWS is exacerbated by readers of opinions who spread this BS on Facebook and the like. Terry Coultas
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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 Your Local Online Source! discrimination call HUD toll-free at NuggetNews.com 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing 102 Commercial Rentals impaired is 1-800-927-9275. SNO CAP MINI STORAGE CLASSIFIED RATES COST: $2 per line for first insertion, www.SistersStorage.com $1.50 per line for each additional LONG-TERM DISCOUNTS! insertion to 9th week, $1 per line Secure, Automated Facility 10th week and beyond (identical • • • ad/consecutive weeks). Also included in The Nugget online classifieds at no 541-549-3575 additional charge. There is a Office Suite on Main Ave. minimum $5 charge for any 1,170 sq. ft., street frontage with classified. First line = approx. 20-25 characters, each additional line = private entrance, reception area, approx. 25-30 characters. Letters, two private offices, file room, spaces, numbers and punctuation = 1 kitchenette, ADA bathroom. character. Any ad copy changes will $1,400/month. 541-549-0829 be charged at the first-time insertion MINI STORAGE rate of $2 per line. Standard abbreviations allowed with the Sisters Storage & Rental approval of The Nugget classified 506 North Pine Street department. NOTE: Legal notices 541-549-9631 placed in the Public Notice section Sizes 5x5 to 15x30. 7-day access. are charged at the display advertising rate. Computerized security gate. DEADLINE: MONDAY, noon On-site management. preceding WED. publication. U-Haul trucks, trailers, moving PLACEMENT & PAYMENT: boxes & supplies. Office, 442 E. Main Ave. Phone, 541-549-9941 or place online at STORAGE STEEL NuggetNews.com. Payment is due CONTAINERS upon placement. VISA & FOR RENT OR SALE MasterCard accepted. Billing Delivered to your business or available for continuously run classified ads, after prepayment of property site first four (4) weeks and upon Call 541-678-3332 approval of account application. 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. 701 Domestic Services 702 Sewing 703 Child Care 704 Events & Event Services 801 Classes & Training 802 Help Wanted 803 Work Wanted 901 Wanted 902 Personals 999 Public Notice
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Ground-floor suite (1,300 sf), Happy Trails Estate Sales! available at 392 E. Main Ave. Selling or Downsizing? $1,300 - Call 541-549-1086. Locally owned & operated by... STORAGE WITH BENEFITS Daiya 541-480-2806 • 8 x 20 dry box Sharie 541-771-1150 • Fenced yard, RV & trailers 301 Vehicles • In-town, gated, 24-7 Kris@earthwoodhomes.com We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Studio/Office/Workspace Call Jeff at 541-815-7397 470 sf, $425/mo. Sisters Car Connection da#3919 Well-lit bsmt., In-town SistersCarConnection.com Kris@earthwoodhomes.com Prime Downtown Retail Space 401 Horses Call Lori at 541-549-7132 Certified Weed-Free HAY. Cold Springs Commercial Orchard Grass or Alfalfa Hay, CASCADE STORAGE Sisters. $275 per ton. (541) 549-1086 • (877) 540-1086 Call 541-548-4163 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available 403 Pets 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units FURRY FRIENDS On-site Management helping Sisters families w/pets. Ground-floor suite, 290 sq. ft. FREE Dog & Cat Food 581 N Larch St. Available now, No contact pick-up by appt. $375/month. Call 541-549-1086. 204 W. Adams Ave. 541-797-4023 103 Residential Rentals Bend Spay & Neuter Project PONDEROSA PROPERTIES Providing Low-Cost Options for –Monthly Rentals Available– Spay, Neuter and more! Call Debbie at 541-549-2002 Go to BendSnip.org Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: or call 541-617-1010 PonderosaProperties.com Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters Three Rivers Humane Society Where love finds a home! See the Ponderosa Properties LLC doggies at 1694 SE McTaggart Rental in Buck Run. 3 BR plus in Madras • A No-kill Shelter large bonus room. 2.5 BA. Over Go to ThreeRiversHS.org 2,000 sq. ft. Pets OK. $1,800/mo. or call 541-475-6889 541-815-2163.
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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 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 Maintenance / Repairs Insurance Work CCB #194489
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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 Sisters Tree Care, LLC Preservation, Pruning, Removals & Storm Damage Serving All of Central Oregon Brad Bartholomew ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444
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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 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
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Residential Building Projects Serving Sisters area since 1976 Strictly Quality CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 541-549-9764 John Pierce jpierce@bendbroadband.com Earthwood Timberframes • Design & construction • Recycled fir and pine beams • Mantles and accent timbers Kris@earthwoodhomes.com CCB #174977 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 For ALL Your Residential Construction Needs CCB #194489 www.laredoconstruction.com SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC. General Contractor Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels Since ’74 A “Hands-On” Builder Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016 To speak to Spurge personally, call 541-815-0523 Carl Perry Construction LLC Residential & Commercial Restoration • Repair – DECKS & FENCES – CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 www.CenigasMasonry.com
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CURTS ELECTRIC LLC – SISTERS, OREGON – Quality Electrical Installations Agricultural • Commercial Industrial • Well & Irrigation Pumps, Motor Control, Barns & Shops, Plan Reviews CCB #178543 541-480-1404 SWEENEY PLUMBING, INC. “Quality and Reliability” Repairs • Remodeling • New Construction • Water Heaters 541-549-4349 Residential and Commercial Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587 MONTE'S ELECTRIC • service • residential • commercial • industrial Serving all of Central Oregon 541-719-1316 lic. bond. insured, CCB #200030 R&R Plumbing, LLC > Repair & Service > Hot Water Heaters > Remodels & New Const. Servicing Central Oregon Lic. Bond. Ins. • CCB #184660 541-771-7000 It's All About Sisters! The Guide is online at SistersOregonGuide.com
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TEWALT & SONS INC. Excavation Contractors Sisters’ Oldest Excavation Co. Our experience will make your $ go further – Take advantage of our FREE on-site visit! Hard Rock Removal • Rock Hammering • Hauling Trucking • Top Soil • Fill Dirt Ground-to-finish Site Prep Building Demolition • Ponds & Liners • Creative & Decorative Rock Placement • Clearing, Leveling & Grading Driveways Utilities: Sewer Mains, Laterals Water, Power, TV & Phone Septic System EXPERTS: Custom Homes Complete Design & Permit Residential Building Projects Approval, Feasibility, Test Holes. Concrete Foundations Sand, Pressurized & Standard Becke William Pierce Systems. Repairs, Tank CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384 Replacement. CCB #76888 Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com Cellular: 419-2672 or 419-5172 THE NUGGET • 541-549-1472 • NEWSPAPER TewaltAndSonsExcavation.com 541 - 549 - 9941 BANR Enterprises, LLC www.NuggetNews.com Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, McCARTHY & SONS Hardscape, Rock Walls CONSTRUCTION Residential & Commercial New Construction, Remodels, CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 Fine Finish Carpentry www.BANR.net 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561
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605 Painting
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606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance
J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, mowing, hauling debris, gutters. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com – All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing... Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122 All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740.
From design to installation we can do it all! Pavers, water features, irrigation systems, sod, plants, trees etc. 541-771-9441 LCB #8906
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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING The Budget Committee for Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District, Deschutes County, State of Oregon, will meet in public session to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The budget meeting will be held at Fire Station No. 2, 67433 Cloverdale Road, Sisters, Oregon 97759, April 15, 2020, at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and proposed budget document of the District. A copy of the proposed budget document Complete landscape construction, may be inspected or obtained on fencing, irrigation installation & or after April 16, 2020 at 67433 Cloverdale Road Fire Station trouble-shooting, general cleanups, turf care maintenance between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 and agronomic recommendations, p.m. This is a public meeting where deliberations take place. fertility & water conservation management, light excavation. Budget Committee will hear and discuss proposed programs for CCB 188594 • LCB 9264 the next fiscal year. 541-515-8462
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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Sisters School District #6, Deschutes County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 will be held virtually on the 15th day of April, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and an additional meeting will be held on the 6th day of May, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. A link to the meeting will be posted to the School Board Calendar on the District website http://ssd6.org/school board/schoolboardcalendar/. The purpose of the meeting(s) is to receive the budget message, review the proposed budget for FY 20-21 and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A link to the electronic copy of the budget document will also be posted to the School Board Calendar on the District website by April 15th, or paper copies may be obtained at the Sisters School District Office, 525 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters, Oregon between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on or after April 15th.
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SCHOOLS: Staff is working on distance learning Continued from page 1
families to get a better understanding of what resources they need to help us achieve the ʻDistance Learning for All’ directive from the state,” he wrote. Scholl’s letter came three days after Oregon Department of Education leader Colt Gill said in an interview with The Oregonian that we are facing “the strong possibility that our students may not come back through our schoolhouse doors this academic year.” Sisters, along with the rest of the state, suspended school attendance on March 16 and the district’s two week spring break covered March 21-April 5 so Sisters is effectively a week off schedule from the rest of the state as far as the guideline laid out by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to implement distance learning. That does not mean the district is lagging behind. Scholl explained, “In this first week back, as we gather this information, staff will provide supplemental and review materials to re-engage our students. It is our goal to get supplemental material out as quickly as possible and estimate that we should start disseminating materials by Wednesday, April 8. By Friday, April 10, it is our goal to get technology and other learning materials into the hands of those that need it as we transition to distance learning on April 13.” The state guideline suggests that all school districts “go live” by April 13, which matches Scholl’s goal. Clear communication with families is going to be crucial and will have to be multi-faceted in order to reach everyone. “This is an ever-evolving situation and we will do all we can to keep families updated,” said Scholl. Scholl acknowledged in his letter that this alternate way of doing school is rife with challenges. “We will need the deep support, patience, and resilience of every member of the Sisters School District including our families and our students, as we shift to a model that attempts to educate students remotely.” How materials and resources will be delivered and how students will communicate back with teachers has not yet been totally mapped out, according to Scholl, but staff have already begun preparing. He said, “This distance learning is not just about online education and may,
in fact, include a blend of other modes, such as phone calls, recorded video lessons, Canvas, Google Meet and paper packets and materials.” Pressing questions from families thus far include what will be done for students who don’t have technology (WiFi and/or computer) to access education as well as information about school-based food service.
This is an ever-evolving situation and we will do all we can to keep families updated. — Curt Scholl Scholl said, “Our primary goal the week of April 6 will be for staff to survey all families to determine what needs are out there, including school meals and technology.” He noted that during the last three weeks about 50 students were being served meals and he expects that number to grow. Social, emotional and mental-health support for students can be tricky when it comes to not being able to meet in person, but district counselors are working on an outreach plan to help ensure support is available, according to Scholl. Scholl concluded his letter urging everyone to take care of themselves and their families. “Again, I remind you to take the time to take care of yourselves and those that you love,” he said. “We have an incredibly strong community and together we will continue to navigate the challenges that this crisis presents.”
BIRDWATCHING: Now is the time to pick up hobby Continued from page 1
western-most migratory passage for birds and an attractive home for many fascinating species. Getting to know and recognize the various birds that are part of our extraordinary, wild community is incredibly rewarding. The East Cascades Audubon Society’s (ECAS) premier birding event, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival was held in Sisters last spring. People from all over the world took in this event because they had the opportunity to see all 11 species of woodpeckers in the Sisters and Central Oregon region, and also potentially to observe 200 additional birds of the area. Pick up a book on local birds that will describe the best food to attract them, whether residents or just passing through the area. (You can order from Paulina Springs Books for curbside pickup or home delivery). Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars and orioles prefer citrus flavors, while jays dine on sunflower seeds, etc. Check out the birding sites online. Birding Oregon is a Facebook group open to all active birders and bird photographers who wish to share their passion and knowledge in a community setting. The group focuses on sharing birding experiences, sightings of rare birds, descriptions of interesting behavior, and helping those new to the hobby. Nick Boro, a Birding Oregon member, grew up
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in Sisters and is now living in Portland and has multiple bird feeders on his small patio. He noted, “My feeders attract goldfinches, house finches, house sparrows, song sparrows, Anna’s hummingbirds, juncos and crows. These birds frequently come for food and nesting materials from my coconut plant basket. I work and attend school from home, and seeing these birds fluttering around helps keep me sane and brightens my days.” Spring is an excellent time to be a beginning birder. We’re at the start of spring migration, that wonderful time when millions of birds of all shapes and sizes flutter their way north from the tropics to breed. April and May are peak months for birds both passing through your backyard or past your window on their way to
nesting grounds elsewhere. You might even get a couple nesting and raising young right outside your window. New species will be arriving every day! You’re just in time to hang some bird boxes. Many bird species will take up residence in boxes, which mimic natural cavities in trees, but birds are pretty particular about moving in. Before you start throwing up birdhouses, please check out Cornell’s Nest Watch site (www.nest watch.org) which tells you how big to make the hole, which direction the box should face, how high off the ground, and other tips to help you get started. Don’t have a backyard? There are still plenty of birds to see from your apartment window. Hang a feeder on your deck or porch and hang around for a while; some birds will take notice.
A bird checklist to get you started... ❏ American Goldfinch ❏ American Kestrel ❏ Bald Eagle ❏ Barred Owl ❏ Black Capped Chickadee ❏ Blackbird ❏ Blue Grouse ❏ California Quail ❏ Calliope Hummingbird ❏ Cooper’s Hawk ❏ Cow Bird ❏ Crow ❏ Dark-Eyed Junco ❏ Downy Woodpecker ❏ Eurasian Collard Dove ❏ Golden Eagle ❏ Great Horned Owl ❏ Grosbeak ❏ House Wren
❏ Magpie ❏ Mourning Dove ❏ Northern Flicker ❏ Nuthatch ❏ Pheasant ❏ Pinyon Jay ❏ Purple Finch ❏ Pygmy Owl ❏ Raven ❏ Red-Tailed Hawk ❏ Red-Winged Blackbird ❏ Robin ❏ Starling ❏ Stellar’s Jay ❏ Turkey Vulture ❏ Western Blue Bird ❏ Western Meadowlark ❏ White-Headed Woodpecker ❏ Wild Turkey
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Feeding Sisters By Audrey Tehan Correspondent
I am prouder than ever to be a veggie farmer in Sisters. Resilience and the strength of our community will surely come to shine in the next few months. Everyone has been playing critical roles and it is in these times when newfound strengths and “silver linings” emerge. One silver lining I want to shed light upon is the growth of interconnectivity between our local food system and community. Feeling more vulnerable during these uncertain times, more people have been turning to our farmers for the most basic of needs: food. You can be assured that Seed to Table Farm, along with many other local farmers, is here for you and your family. Oh, how I do wish the fields were overflowing with sweet greens at this very moment. But now more than ever, we need something lovely to look forward to; Central Oregon grown veggies are on their way! Seed to Table is certainly missing having students on the farm. Currently we are crafting lessons that all students can participate in from home! Our team has jumped into action and we are developing emergency food relief programs and we will be overflowing with even more fresh produce! Our staff is more focused and determined than ever. As we navigate the changing climate of COVID-19 we will continue to adjust. National, regional and local resources are helping increase our already diligent food safety program. Local farmers are certain we can provide you with safe, organic and nutrient dense produce. The heart of our farm is
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stronger than ever. Your local farmers have been here for you, learning how to thrive in this harsh climate and we are here for you now. The power and importance of our local food system has never been more apparent. Personally, the more local a product and store, the safer and more reassured I feel. A familiar face of someone who cares about the health of my family and business. A product where I know about the production chain. To me, Sisters has always done “local” great, and with this crisis we will make it even stronger. I am filled with gratitude for the cultivation of community support we have been growing for years. During these times of hardships and feelings of vulnerability, Seed to Table’s team (along with many other local farmers) is joining in the cause to assure that we can keep being as local as possible. We are inspired to feed our neighbors (with a wave through the car window) and our skills gained from past seasons are helping us get through these April snowstorms!
READING: Top picks for down time Continued from page 3
technology to unravel the mystery of an ancient book cult. “Think I’ll read it again slowly, just to savor the writing.” Nugget Editor in Chief Jim Cornelius has already made his call for Novel of the Year for 2020: “Pride of Eden” by Taylor Brown. “It doesn’t take a virus to make me want to hole up with this book,” Cornelius says. “Taylor Brown is a badass. He’s as good as they come. I devoured his ʻRiver of Kings’ in great bloody chunks, and I’ve done the same with his new one.” Here’s the caper: Retired racehorse jockey and Vietnam veteran Anse Caulfield rescues exotic big cats, elephants, and other creatures for Little Eden, a wildlife sanctuary near the abandoned ruins of a failed development on the Georgia coast. But when Anse’s prized lion escapes, he becomes obsessed with replacing her even if the means of rescue aren’t exactly legal. Anse is joined by Malaya, a former soldier who hunted
rhino and elephant poachers in Africa; Lope, whose training in falconry taught him to pilot surveillance drones; and Tyler, a veterinarian who has found a place in Anse’s obsessive world. From the rhino wars of Africa to the battle for the Baghdad Zoo, from the edges of the Okefenokee Swamp to a remote private island off the Georgia coast, Anse and his team battle an underworld of smugglers, gamblers, breeders, trophy hunters, and others who exploit exotic game. “If you’re a podcast listener and love history as I do, check out Black Barrel Media’s Legends of the Old West and Infamous America podcasts (https://black barrelmedia.com). They’re very well-researched and skillfully and dramatically told stories of outlaws, witch trials, feuds and the wild and weird characters that made America.”
DRUG BUST: Nearly two pounds of meth seized Continued from page 1
arrested Shannon Ritchie, 48, and Kristin Loranger, 39, at the intersection of East Cascade Avenue and North Fir Street at about 11 p.m. Both were contacted during a traffic stop of a silver Honda CRV in which Loranger was the driver and Ritchie was the passenger. The CODE Team reported that during a search of the vehicle at the time of the stop, approximately 1.8 pounds of methamphetamine was located concealed within the vehicle, along with other evidence of the sales and distribution of methamphetamine. Ritchie and Loranger were transported to the Deschutes County Adult Jail on charges of possession and distribution of a controlled substance.
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Community strong - Worldwide support PAINT BRUSH SPECIAL Tile and bamboo flooring in the living areas help with easy maintenance in this 1,460 sq.ft. residence. Monitor oil heater provides low-cost heating in addition to electric heat. New lighting in dining area. Kitchen includes a breakfast bar. Bonus room for an office, mudroom or wellplanned storage. New granite in the 2 bathrooms, newer carpet in the 3 bedrooms. Fenced backyard. Covered patio. This .6-acre lot borders public land. Pool, tennis, rec center & trails for homeowners. $349,000. MLS#202000173
NEW TOWNHOME! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Ultra-modern interior design features upper-level living. Light and bright greatroom with south-facing windows, cozy propane fireplace and high vaulted ceilings. Sunny patio with mountain view and feeling of openness. Comfortable upper-level master suite with high ceilings, plenty of closet space and spacious bathroom. Also, a half-bath plus utility room upstairs for convenience. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus guest bathroom. Heat pump on upper and efficient in-floor radiant heating on lower level. Single attached garage. $449,000. MLS#202000015
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17170 PALOMINO DRIVE Come take a look at this comfortable 4 bedroom, one level home on .92 acre site in Sisters. Spacious great room features kitchen with quartz solid surface counters, breakfast bar, large dining area & living space with wood burning fireplace. Large laundry room, washroom sink & ample cabinetry space. 960 sq.ft. enclosed, finished garage & full length covered front porch for enjoyment of outdoor living. Property is fully fenced, keeping deer out and pets in. Paved streets, quiet neighborhood, plenty of sunshine & expansive night skies. $410,000. MLS #202002397
ROCK RIDGE #37 Vacation Location in Black Butte Ranch! Partial ownership allows soooo much fun for a portion of the costs. Three bedrooms plus a bunk room in this 1528 sq.ft. Rock Ridge home. Many upgrades including granite countertops, new decks, appliances and engineered flooring throughout the living area. Efficient propane stove in the great room. Easy access to pools, tennis, bike paths and the Glaze Meadow Sports Center. 1/4 Interest - $115,000. MLS#202002138 1/2 Interest - $229,500. MLS#202002132
40 ACRES – 17672 WILT ROAD Private, yet close in, less than 10± miles from downtown Sisters. Forty acres with elevated building site and modest mountain views. Mix of pine and juniper. This property would be a great candidate for off-grid power, but power access is available. Call Listing Agent regarding power. Needs septic feasibility. Conditional-use permit to build a home was recently renewed for two years. Borders government land, State of Oregon, BLM and Deschutes County on three sides Owner will consider short terms. $275,000. MLS#201908158
18108 FADJUR LANE Treasured unobstructed view of the Cascade mountains overlooking irrigated pasture. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,850+ sq. ft. custom home w/multi-use barn/shop outbuilding. Paved circular drive leads to the qualityconstructed home in like-new condition. Many windows providing natural light in abundance throughout home. Spacious kitchen w/large cooking island, ample counters & cabinetry. Greatroom w/soaring ceiling & gas fireplace set in dramatic floor-to-ceiling river-rock display. Plenty of flexibility in living space. In addition to primary bedrooms, enjoy an office/den & bonus rooms. Property fenced & cross-fenced, served w/5 acres of Three Sisters Irrigation District pressurized water. Nearby access to BLM property for riding & outdoor recreation. $1,175,000. MLS#202001136
HIGH DESERT LIVING AT ITS FINEST This 1/2-acre homesite is a chance to build in one of Central Oregon’s finest communities. With a focus on wellness and “walking softly on the earth,” Brasada Ranch offers a tip-top athletic club, Jacobsen/ Hardy golf course and extensive equestrian center. Just 15 minutes to Bend. $85,000. MLS#201408571
60030 RIVER BLUFF TRAIL Build your dream home close to skiing, biking and the Deschutes River in Bend's popular Sunrise Village neighborhood. This large .58 acre homesite is septic approved, flat and one of the last remaining opportunities to build a new home in this quiet gated community. Walking/biking paths, tennis courts, pool and community center. Great trail access to the river corridor, mountain bike trails to the west and paved trails toward Old Mill. $350,000. MLS #202002312
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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
69114 BARCLAY LANE Beautiful 10 acres with Cascade mountain views! Close to town with paved access, natural sub-irrigated meadow, ponderosa pines, septic approval, excavated pond and shallow well depths. The building site offers views of Broken Top, the Three Sisters and Black Crater. There are views from the property of Mt. Jefferson, Black Butte, 3-Fingered Jack and Mt. Washington. An early morning walk through the meadow is spectacular with chest-high meadow grasses, wildflowers, grazing deer, circling raptors and countless native birds. This rare setting has Indian Ford Creek along its east boundary.$399,000. MLS#201906185
SOUTH MEADOW #8 One-third ownership! Enjoy an open floor plan with views of pine trees from the living room, featuring stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, kitchen and dining room. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, master on ground floor, offering a private retreat for guests or a place for kids to hang out. Huge windows provide abundant natural light. Loft for additional sleeping area. Wood detail throughout gives off the classic BBR feel. Black Butte Ranch amenities include restaurants, golf courses, spa, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, hiking and biking trails, and more! $185,500. MLS#201909261
OVERLOOKS THE DESCHUTES RIVER This premier building site is perched like an eagle’s nest on the west rim of the Deschutes River Canyon. Beautiful river views and views of Smith Rock, the Ochocos and the southern horizon. Paved access, existing well, utilities and septic available. Property directly fronts the Deschutes River, and BLM lands are nearby offering hiking and/or fishing opportunities. $295,000. MLS#201506294
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