The Nugget Vol. XLIII No. 26
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Trumpeting a Sisters success story By Jim Anderson Correspondent
There’s good news for swan lovers and those who believe in private land-holders helping species at risk. There are now more wild trumpeter swans to go into the breeding pool. Several residents of Aspen Lakes, under the leadership of Robin Gold, have been helping the two trumpeter swans, Eloise and Pete, raise a family. A small group of Aspen Lake neighbors have pitched in to help the breeding swans ever since they arrived. The group also purchased Pete, a new cob (male swan), and paid for his transport from North Carolina to Oregon. Gold is the main caregiver and Pam Olivier backs her up. Residents have also purchased a bubbler to keep a portion of the lake unfrozen in the winter so the swans can keep swimming — which, Gold says, “Is vital to their health.” In addition, the residents have supplied automatic feeders stocked with waterfowl maintenance food for juveniles and adults, and waterfowl starter for cygnets (baby swans). Gold has named the supporters “The Friends of Eloise/Pals of Pete.” Over 150 years ago, John
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America, future generations of bird lovers today are continuing to be mesmerized by these impressive birds.
Law enforcement accountability and reform are at the forefront of a tense and anguished national conversation in recent weeks. For Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson, these are issues that have drawn his office’s attention — and action — for several years. The sheriff’s office is in the midst of a selection process for three deputies and a lieutenant to serve consistently in Sisters under a new, enhanced $725,000 per year contract with the City of Sisters. According to DCSO public information officer Sgt. William Bailey, three current DCSO deputies have applied for the positions and one lieutenant is interested in the position. Sgt. Bailey — who will be promoted to lieutenant
See SWANS on page 17
See TUMULT on page 22
PHOTO BY AL KRAUSE
Trumpeter swans Eloise and Pete and their six cygnets produced this nesting season at Cyrus’s Aspen Lakes Community. James Audubon wrote about how inspired he was watching trumpeter swans as they go about their business, untroubled by the doings of humans — but the humans were
blowing them out of the sky for their delicious meat, beautiful feathers, and tough skin. However, thanks to the determined efforts of conservationists across North
Caught in an avalanche Folk Festival planning live music By Carol Statton Correspondent
In the early morning hours of May 23, Danielle Rudinsky and Shelby Lowman set out to climb the southwest aspect of Mt. Hood. Rudinsky and Lowman started up a route unpopulated by other climbers and what awaited them at the top was every climber’s worst fear. Mt. Hood had long been on Rudinsky and Lowman’s list of desired accomplishments. Growing up in Sisters provided Rudinsky a unique opportunity to experience the natural outdoor world through a Sisters High School program called the Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition (IEE) program. Through IEE,
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she was taught critical thinking skills to understand the surrounding environment and develop a sense of stewardship for all natural places, as well as what can be accomplished through developing community partnerships and building solid relationships. The program also showed Rudinsky that she could create a career within the natural world that she loved; knowledge which gave her a foundation to begin working to build her resume as a multifaceted guide. With roots established right here, her reach grew far beyond the Cascades and yet the Cascades were still calling. Leading the way on that May morning, with the top See AVALANCHE on page 14
By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent
Staff at Sisters Folk Festival are in the beginning stages of planning to offer some small-scale music events during the summer. Due to the constraints of COVID-19 regulations, Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) cannot move forward with the 2020 festival. The staff and board of directors of Sisters Folk Festival announced at the end of May the difficult decision to postpone the 24th annual festival — originally scheduled to take place September 11-13 — to September 10-12, 2021. However, organizers and staff at SFF are in the beginning stages of planning to offer some live music later
PHOTO BY ROB KERR
Traditional tent-filling shows are off for 2020 — but SFF staff is working to deliver smaller, physically-distanced events later in the summer. in the summer. Executive Director Crista Munro said SFF is working towards an all-day concert in the back lawn at Sisters Art Works on August 1.
“We are working towards a ticketed all-day event on August 1 as a trial run and then again during See FOLK FESTIVAL on page 23
Letters/Weather ................2 Sisters Salutes ..................5 Announcements............... 10 Crossword ....................... 18 Classifieds..................19-20 Meetings ...........................3 Paw Prints .........................6 Coloring Contest Winners..11 Fit for Sisters ................... 18 Real Estate ................. 21-24
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Gratitude for Sisters community spirit Joe Hosang Sisters High School Principal
Letters to the Editor… The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is 10 a.m. Monday.
To the Editor: I want to thank everyone who helped with the Class of 2020 Street Banner and Keepsake Project. When Citizens4Community brought up the idea with parents and the school, we knew it was important for Sisters to come together to honor our graduating seniors during a tough time because of COVID-19. We were limited as a community in how much we could support our Sisters High School (SHS) seniors at graduation, but we could show our love through these banners. We had no way of knowing C4C would get so much support for the project. This just shows how, as a community, we really are all in this together. I’m a Class of 2021 student, and I had lost a lot of hope for these last couple years of my high school experience. Not knowing if or when I would go back to school has been a scary thought. But after seeing how our community has
supported the Class of 2020, I know that, no matter what, it will be a great year. I have gained even more of a love for my community while watching this banner project happen. We are all facing such tough times right now, and seeing this kind of support from my community truly warms my heart. Olivia Bertagna C4C Youth Board Member
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To the Editor: As two Sisters High School graduates and community members of color who have returned home before our final year in college, we are saddened by the racism undergirding our nation’s historical and contemporary actions towards people of color. The murder of George Floyd by police officers marks only the most recent wrongful See LETTERS on page 15
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When our high school team was told in April that we would not be returning to school for the rest of the year, our hearts sank for the seniors. There were literally tears from a number of us. This lasted for about two days, and then we began to rally. We had ideas of how to celebrate our graduates coming from everywhere, and we put together a core team of Lynne Fendall, Jillian Frankl, and Mel Petterson to collect ideas for a few weeks. These three were the heart, soul, and energy of graduation. While we were collecting ideas for graduation, a twoperson team, Lynne Fendall and Mel Peterson purchased “Class of 2020” signs from the Grad Night Party fundraising account and delivered them like a covert Navy SEAL team to each senior home. That same week VAST Church and June’s Asian Kitchen provided lunch for our entire district. The following week was teacher appreciation week. Since we had great feedback with the senior signs, we thought that the teachers would appreciate something similar. One problem, no funds. Lynne Fendall, having a “cando” attitude, reached out to the community. Within 24 hours, our community rallied and donated enough money for us to purchase signs and help us pay for lunch for the teachers. I still remember her giving us updates on an hourly basis of how many people were donating. Our community is amazing! A team including Jillian Frankl, Tim Roth and Lynne Fendall went to work again delivering signs to the teachers’ homes. Things really started moving for graduation when Roger Dwight and the Rodeo Board offered to help with graduation. They said they would provide parking attendants, build steps and provide us with a stage, while Matt Cyrus donated his white trailer for us to use as a backdrop to the stage. Jerry Kaping and WellHouse Church connected us with Terry Cowen of New Life Radio, 104.9 who then said they would pay for our air time. We now had a place, a stage, and sound. The next big piece was
getting a video screen. This almost paused the production because of the cost. Lynne found Mark Stenied of Northwest Video Wall out of Seattle. This gentleman really helped us out with his knowledge, efficiency, and cost. When we secured the screen, it was game on! I remember feeling so overwhelmed by all the technical questions. Enter Brad Tisdel. Within a few days of having an understanding of what we needed him to do, he connected with all the key production players, acquired Ethan Singer from Nexus Productions for sound, and calmed our anxiety. There is no way we could have pulled off graduation without Brad Tisdel. We connected with Sam Pyke from Hill Shadow Pictures to organize the videos as well as produce the Senior Song along with Rick Johnson. Samra Spear rallied the valedictorians. Tyler Cranor, Dan Schmidt, and Cole Seymour produced the introductory video of the staff. Susie Seaney collected all the senior pictures and baby pictures to create the senior slideshow. Susie also took an unexpected roll of acting liaison with Citizens4Community (C4C). About two weeks from graduation Amy Burgstahler and Olivia Bertagna from C4C reached out and said they wanted to honor the graduates by purchasing an individual banner for each of the graduates. I remember thinking, “how cool, but how can we take on another initiative?” The answer was: “Ya live in Sisters, just ask for help.” So Susie Seaney connected with Olivia and Amy and another gift for the graduates was in the works. I’m still amazed at the support to make graduation special and memorable. C & C Nursery was bringing in truckloads of plants and trees to spruce up the stage. Three Sisters Floral donated flowers for each graduate. The Rodeo Queens, Mikaela Kollermaier and Riann Cornett, carried our Outlaw banner and our national flag. I remember standing next to Brad Tisdel on graduation night, feeling this event may have been a little bigger than graduation. I felt like this was something our community wanted to make happen to feel some hope, some love, some joy. And we truly did it together. I love Sisters and I am so very grateful for your caring generosity.
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Stabilization Center opens doors in Bend
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Local dignitaries made the dirt fly at a groundbreaking ceremony for MidOregon Credit Union.
MidOregon invests in Sisters By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
The walls are already going up on MidOregon Credit Union’s new facility that lies directly across the parking lot from Ray’s Food Place, so a groundbreaking ceremony is a little belated. That’s just how things roll in 2020, and regardless of timing, a host of dignitaries broke out the golden shovels last week and made the dirt fly. The ceremony celebrates a significant investment on the part of the credit union, building its own facility
after moving into rented space next to the sheriff’s substation in 2017. The 3,400-square-foot, full-service facility is expected to open this fall. “I’m very excited that we’re able to bring this new branch to the community,” said Mike Powell, chair of the credit union’s board of directors. “The Sisters community has been very welcoming to MidOregon.” The Sisters branch is the seventh for MidOregon Credit Union, which was founded in 1957 by a group of teachers in Prineville. The credit union now employs
130 people. President and CEO Bill Anderson noted that the branch will feature MidOregon’s first interactive teller machine, and said, “our new digital banking is leading edge.” Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone was on hand, and noted that the event was a positive moment in an uncertain economic climate. “This is another one of those great investments in our community,” he said. “A little economic activity when people are a little on edge.”
The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is now open and serving children and adults who are in need of short-term, mentalhealth crisis assessment and stabilization. The Stabilization Center, located in north Bend, will also address the needs of citizens in mental health crisis who have been referred to law enforcement or the emergency department. “We’re so excited that this facility is now open and staff continue to work with local law enforcement to meet our community’s needs,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Phil
Henderson. “The stabilization center, which is meant to help people with serious mental health issues before they end up in the criminal justice system, has been one of the Board’s top priorities.” Local law enforcement agencies have seen increases in calls related to mental illness over the past several years. In many instances, officers would transport people experiencing a crisis to the emergency department. The Stabilization Center will provide a much needed alternative and should ease the burden on See CENTER on page 21
Library turns the page to ‘Chapter 2’ No one was sure what the future would hold when Deschutes Public Library closed its doors to the public on March 16. The duration of the closure, how to continue serving the community, even what to do with checked-out books — it was all an unknown. But in recent weeks the library began a limited return to operations, and in early June customers started picking up and placing holds on materials. The next chapter in the Library’s
phased reopening started on June 22, when customers were allowed to enter the buildings again — albeit in a limited way. “We are happy to provide a gradual reintroduction to the library as we enter Chapter 2 of our reopening plan,” said Library Operations Manager Holly McKinley last week. “Starting June 22, customers will have limited access into Library buildings. Staff will See LIBRARY on page 21
As the COVID-19 crisis affects gatherings, please contact individual organizations for their current meeting status or alternate arrangements. See Announcements on page 10 for more information.
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., 541-549-1527. 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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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Sisters artist lands magazine covers City of Sisters Jill Neal, who’s “wild, tasteful women” have become iconic images, landed them on the cover of two magazines in June. The Sisters artist’s celebratory women grace the cover of the June issue of Pink magazine based in the Hamptons, and Paisley magazine from St. Simons Island. The artist has been busy since recently closing her gallery in Sisters and moving strictly into online sales. Her new “Front line” mug released in June, and has been sent all over the country, including a children’s hospital in Dallas. A young woman got several cases to give to all the hospital workers, as her young brother had been there off and
on for several years with heart surgeries, Neal said. “I’ve been writing a ‘Daily Diva’ post to give a lift of sorts to my Facebook friends, and it’s starting to go all over the U.S., England, Australia, and who knows where else,” Neal said. “It’s been such a privilege to know that it has lifted people’s spirits during all the trying times we’re in — plus it a chance to share my message of empowerment for women, all colors, sizes. In essence ‘God made us all so rejoice!’ We all need to be celebrated for who we are.” Neal has moved into what she is calling her “art attic” upstairs in the Three Creeks building, and is using it as a fulfillment center.
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“I am fortunate to have been able to do so successfully and am very thankful for that!” she said. “I hope to be able to have an open house to celebrate once things open up!”
Intoxicated hiker rescued A woman — later found to have been intoxicated — was the focus of an extended rescue mission on Broken Top last weekend. On Saturday, June 20 around 7:10 p.m., Deschutes County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a hiker, later identified as Chantel Nelson, 34, of Beaverton, who was reportedly hiking near Broken Top mountain and “in trouble.” According to Nelson’s hiking partners, she was also beginning to lose consciousness and could not continue on her own. Based on this information, two DCSO deputies and nine Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to assist. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, one deputy remained in quarters with a volunteer to coordinate the mission while another deputy responded to the scene with the eight other volunteers. “Based on Nelson’s location and the amount of intermittent snowpack on the Forest Service roads in the area, reaching her location proved challenging,” the sheriff’s office reported. Due to weather and the circumstances of the call, air transport was not an option at that
time. SAR resources drove up Bearwallow Road in trucks towing two off-road vehicles. The deputy and volunteers then deployed up Forest Service Road 370 to the 380 Road. Due to the amount of snow, these roads were later determined to be impassable for one of the off-road vehicles, resulting in some SAR volunteers having to hike in on foot. SAR volunteers first reached Nelson around 12:40 a.m. and began tending to her. Nelson was able to walk down the mountain with the assistance of the volunteers. Nelson walked to the Broken Top Trailhead where a DCSO SAR vehicle was waiting. Nelson was then transported to the SAR and then provided
transport into Bend at her request. Nelson declined further medical assistance at that time. DCSO resources returned to quarters at approximately 7 a.m. the following morning. Dep. Joshua Westfall, Assistant Search And Rescue Coordinator, reported that, “It was later determined that intoxicants were the primary factor in Nelson’s inability to continue down the mountain, requiring her rescue. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public that consuming intoxicants while recreating in the wilderness can lead to dangerous situations necessitating rescue and potentially putting the recreator and rescuers at risk as a result.”
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Over the past week Oregon has seen increasing numbers of positive COVID19 cases. It seems that is due to both more spread of the virus, including concentrated outbreaks, as well as more testing. Although this is alarming, Deschutes County has fortunately not mirrored that trend. It cannot be definitively said why exactly fewer positive cases have occurred here. It is likely fair to say that it is as much preparation including social distancing, face coverings, and sanitation, as it is luck and other factors. Since the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon began over three months ago, there has been a lot of uncertainty around the virus. One thing that has been known and remains constant is that minimizing the spread and mitigating the risk is largely within our control and can be done with a few relatively simple precautions: social distancing, washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and wearing a face covering. Hearing that over and over sounds like a broken
record, but there is wisdom in the expression first we make our habits, then our habits make us. On June 24, the City Council will consider several resolutions extending policies and programs that were established during and by way of the state of emergency declaration. The declaration occurred back in March and is scheduled to expire June 24. The declaration was critical to act swiftly in the pandemic and the City did that in a multitude of ways over the past months. Although the City may not be in a declared state of emergency that does not take away from the importance of maintaining precautions and a heightened sense of awareness. We are still in the first wave of COVID-19 and no one can say what the future will bring. We are fortunate to this point and should find renewal in a cautious optimism, while keeping a watchful eye on both what we can and cannot control as we head into summer. Thank you for doing your part to keep Sisters healthy and prosperous in trying times. Learn more at www. ci.sisters.or.us.
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Vision partners prepare for fire season Sisters salutes… By Janel Ruehl Correspondent
A large portion of the “Resiliency” focus area of the Sisters Country Vision is focused on fire danger, preparedness, and mitigation strategies. As Sisters Country gears up for an unusual fire season in the midst of COVID-19, vision partners are also celebrating the progress made over the past year on several of these strategies. Preparing for fire season looks notably different this year. In Sisters Country, five separate agencies respond to wildfire incidents: USFS, ODF, and the local fire districts of Sisters-Camp Sherman, Black Butte Ranch, and Cloverdale. These agencies are closely collaborating to decide on operational policies this year. Most wildland fire refresher training was completed online due to COVID-19. In fire camps, a new model will be tested this year. Called “Module as One,” units will work, eat, sleep and travel together like a family, greatly reducing the number of other fire personnel they come in contact with. “Efforts will be taken to not mix crews from different agencies or units to limit spread of the virus if someone becomes sick,” said Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Chief Roger Johnson. Fire camps will require expanded check-in procedures that include medical evaluations for all personnel. Where possible, fire management staff may work remotely instead of being onsite and all-staff briefings are likely to occur virtually or in small groups. In addition to these new health precautions, the Pacific Northwest Region of the USFS suspended spring prescribed burning this year due
to COVID-related factors. However, District Ranger Ian Reid estimates the overall impact of this decision is relatively small. “In the big picture, the agency and its partners have done significant work over the last several decades to increase fire resiliency and reduce wildfire risk around Sisters. We are actively assessing our fall prescribed burning program and have not yet made a decision what that will look like,” says Reid. Community groups have stepped up preparedness this year. The Tollgate HOA received a grant to remove about 20 dead trees from common areas. Several board members and their families spent 80 hours raking and removing 120 yards of pine needles from the common areas this spring. “The virus has caused a lot of people to get out and get engaged in cleaning up their properties,” said Tollgate HOA Manager Leah Tolle. Deschutes County was the recipient of a grant from the Department of Land Conservation this year. Among other goals, the grant will fund public outreach to collect feedback on the recommendations of the County’s Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee (WMAC). This ad-hoc committee met in late 2019 and early 2020 to review and recommend potential changes to land use and building codes that would support wildfire mitigation strategies. Although the project is on hold due to COVID-19, the county is reviewing options to inform the public of the WMAC’s recommendations and receive comments on next steps. Sisters City Council has already started to consider how the city can incorporate
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Rachel N. Smith wrote: Driving home from my café job, I passed a little family standing with a sign asking for help. They were stranded travelers from Texas and spoke very little English. The previous day, I had seen them in the same placed and stopped to share my tips on the way home. I pulled in next to the veterinary clinic to share again. As I walked up, their eyes brightened, three beautiful girls and their parents. The youngest sat on a bucket looking miserably bored. I found out they spoke Italian, and were trying to make their way home after a broken transmission cleaned them out of $2,000. They were trying to get help with gas money and for a hotel that night for a safe place to rest. And, they said, in the two days they stood there, NOBODY had stopped but me! All of a sudden, the shared tips that seemed so much to me seemed paltry. Being a bit of an introvert, I don’t know many folks in community or church circles that could help. So I went to Fika, for I knew the kindness that Renee extends so generously might help me find help for them. We stood together scratching our heads and not coming up with any solutions right off, but having faith we could help somehow. As I turned to leave, she reached into her till and handed me several bills for them. And we agreed “There’s always prayer!” After that, I contacted the
police for help in connecting to local resources and started checking with local hotels. The first was booked to the gills. When I arrived at the Sisters Inn and Suites, the new managers Gary and Hannah exchanged a glance and immediately decided to help. For a very minimal amount, they said they could help a stranded motorist and found a room for them. Deputy Brian Morse called then with more leads to follow, and came down to meet the family when I went back to share the great news. When I lead them back to the hotel, Niko (the father) used most of his vocabulary in an unbroken stream of “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” But truly he was speaking language of the heart. Deputy Morse relayed the message that he and the Central Oregon Police Chaplain would come back in the morning and bring them some help for gas money. As I drove home, I thought about what this showed me about our community. In context of police protests, Black Lives Matter and animosity towards immigrants and people of color, this is what it looks like. Four beautiful brown women and a good-hearted Italian speaking man found their way home into my heart that day, along with the people who stepped up to help. In these chaotic times, we are each other’s safety. United we live. And there but for the Grace of God go I.
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Firearms instructor focuses on law, safety By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Americans are buying guns at a record pace, in the face of insecurities wrought by pandemic and social unrest. More than two million Americans have become first-time gun owners so far in 2020. Many of those new gun owners — and people who are already well-versed in firearms — are seeking a concealed carry permit. That’s no surprise to firearms trainer Shaun Curtain. “We are constantly seeing new shooters who just want to be responsible with firearms,” he told The Nugget. Curtain, who operates Firearm Training NW, has been traveling the Pacific Northwest for many years, conducting the required class that allows firearms owners to apply for their concealed carry permit, which is granted through county sheriff’s offices. “It’s my full-time job, and I do it all across Oregon and Washington,” he said. He will conduct a class on Thursday July 9, starting at 6 p.m. at the Ponderosa Lodge Best Western in Sisters. Curtain said his classes are about evenly divided between men and women, and all age groups are represented. The required class is not live firearms training. “My class is the required class and I really focus on the law,” he said. “The class is really not about guns — it’s about the law.” The content of the class includes deadly force law; interaction with law enforcement; and holster and weapon selection. Firearm Training NW offers both an Oregononly permit and a multi-state permit. Oregon does not honor any other state’s permit, so if you want to carry concealed in the maximum geographical range, you must get a multi-state permit and the Utah multi-state permit. Why do people choose to get a concealed carry permit?
Some people feel the need to carry on a regular or everyday basis; others simply want the legal ability to do so in certain circumstances or to be legally secure in transporting their firearms. “It takes out a whole gray area,” Curtain said. “I would say more often than not, they just want the option.” While live-fire training is not part of the concealed carry class, Curtain strongly encourages clients to seek out qualified instruction. “Shooting has to be part of it,” he said. “We still want hands-on training. You have to be competent… I definitely try to steer people toward what the next class is.” Curtain is an NRAcertified instructor in rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, and personal protection inside and outside the home. He’s an NRA law enforcement firearm instructor for rifle and shotgun and he “trains the trainers” by conducting certification courses. “I’ve certified lots of instructors in the Bend/ Redmond area,” he said. Curtain believes the ideal instruction environment is neither one-on-one nor a large class — to him, small classes are ideal because they allow for a good instructorto-student ratio while providing a range of feedback and the opportunity to observe others in action. Those interested in obtaining a concealed carry permit may find more information at www.FirearmTrainingNW. com. Contact Curtain at FirearmTrainingNW@gmail. com or 360-921-2071.
Paw Prints Jodi Schneider Columnist
Summer heat can be deadly for your pet Summer is here, and when the mercury rises furry friends are at risk for heatstroke or death if their pet parents make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car. Unfortunately, every year across the nation, thousands of pets fall victim to or die from hot-weather-related conditions due to the ignorance or poor judgment by a pet parent. Leaving your pet in a parked car can be a deadly mistake. The temperature inside a car can reach 120º Fahrenheit in a few minutes. Even partially open windows won’t protect your furry friend from heatstroke! Parked cars are deathtraps for dogs. While people can identify signs of exhaustion or stress, it can be harder to determine when pets are distressed. According to the Oregon Humane Society, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, drooling, vomiting and an internal temperature of 104º are signs of heat stress. How can you prevent your dog from suffering in a hot car? Don’t take your pets with you to run errands. Your pooch may enjoy a car ride, but leaving him in the car while you go into the store for even 10 minutes on a
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warm day could turn deadly! No animal deserves to suffer trapped in the sweltering heat of a metal oven on wheels with no way to save himself. Cool outside doesn’t mean cool in the car. It doesn’t have to be that warm outside for a car to become dangerously hot inside. When it’s 72º outside, the temperature inside a car can heat up to 116º within an hour; at 80º outside, the temperature inside a car can heat up to 99º in 10 minutes. The best hope for eliminating this tragic occurrence is to educate friends, family and anyone you come in contact with about leaving dogs in hot cars. Staying cool is extra tough for dogs because they can only reduce their internal temperature by panting and sweating through their paw pads. Walking your dog is ideal exercise, it reinforces training, and helps you bond with your pet, and summer is a great time for walks. But, if you are walking on hot asphalt and pavement, your dog may be getting something you didn’t bargain for – painful burns and blisters. Fortunately, it is easy to protect your dog’s paws from hot pavement without giving up summer walks. Because surfaces, particularly asphalt and concrete, will absorb heat, they can actually be much hotter than the surrounding air temperature, so even if a summer day isn’t outrageously hot, your pet’s paws can still be at risk. For example, when the outdoor temperature is a sunny 80º, an asphalt surface can be as hot as 125º and can cause painful and dangerous burns in as little as 60 seconds. Not many pet parents carry surface thermometers
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As I got into my car the other day to head home from work the warm aroma of homemade bread welcomed me. I’d stopped at Melvin’s (AKA Oliver Lemon’s, but we all still call it Melvin’s) and bought a loaf of Sparrow Bakery sourdough bread which makes the best grilled cheese sandwich of all the breads I’ve tried. The warmth of the afternoon sun had heated the inside of my car sending the lovely aroma wafting through the air. On my way home I stopped at Sisters Meat and Smokehouse to buy chicken breasts planning to make my famous chicken chili over the weekend. They know me there and always give me free jerky for my three dogs. When they accidently drop a piece of their fabulous jerky on the floor, they put it into a special container to give customers a tidbit for their dogs. Over this winter we lost two of our three old dogs. The little guy was a Lhasa Apso. Our little Wilson, the Lhasa was blind and hard of hear hearing. Toward the end of his life we had to walk him in a baby stroller because he couldn’t see or keep up with the other two dogs. He loved that stroller. People would comment, “That’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen.” I’d always say that he took after my husbands’ side of the family. The Smokehouse still gives me jerky for three dogs although we only have one now and she’s getting pretty fat. If the Johnsons are reading this, I’m busted on the jerky! We are so lucky to live in such a small well-connected community. I walk
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a few blocks to my neighbors, to buy fresh eggs once a month. One-time Glen had to go out to the coop to get them right out from under the hen! Now, that is fresh. He insisted on washing them because he will not sell eggs with poop on them. On my trip to Bi-Mart I try to get in the checkout line of my favorite checker, Denise. We used to attend the same Pilates class. As I go through her line with birthday cards and wrapping paper, she reminds me to buy stamps, or the ice cream. If I have wine in my cart she points to the dairy case and says, “better get some cheese to go with that whine!” She’s always a ray of sunshine. I’ve decided to Feng Shui my kitchen during this mostly stay-at-home time. A trip to Ace Hardware was in order, to pick up paint samples to tape up on the wall for color selection. As I approached the entrance a polite man wearing a mask held the door for me to go in ahead of him. I thanked him and remarked that I also have a mask but it’s hanging in my car. He replied, “Well then you’re an idiot.” I guess I’ve been called worse things than an idiot but when I go back to Ace to buy my paint I most definitely will be wearing my mask. A friend stopped by my business and said he had a surprise for me. I love surprises. He asked me to pick a number between one and eight. I got married on the fifth, so, I picked number five. He said, “congratulations, you get five of the eight puppies my dog just gave birth to!” What a Huckleberry! I told him he could have gotten that dog spayed with the help of Furry Friends, but now there are eight puppies to find homes for!
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T-shirts contribute to canceled events Many summer events may be canceled, but Oliver Lemon’s Sisters is making sure that support is not. Sisters Country’s local grocer is selling customdesigned T-shirts to raise funds for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and Sisters Folk Festival, both of which were canceled due to the COVID19 pandemic. “We’d give the shirts off our backs to help our community,” said Lauren Johnson, CEO of Oliver Lemon’s. “A T-shirt fundraiser to help the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and
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Indian Head Casino reopens The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs reopened Indian Head Casino on Thursday June 18. “We are very excited to open and with the amount of phone calls we receive on a daily basis from our guests, we know they are looking forward to our opening too.” said Belinda Chavez, Director of Marketing for Indian Head Gaming last week. “We are committed to following the CDC’s guidelines and we have implemented safety and sanitation measures in addition to limiting our occupancy to 250 total guests.” The casino will open with new operating hours of 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. All guests will be required to enter the casino through the doors on the east side of the building, which is the entrance to Cottonwood restaurant. Facemasks will be required for all guests and employees, as well as a touchless temperature check before entering the building.
At least initially, the entire property at Indian Head Casino will be nonsmoking. Plexiglass shields and social distancing markers have been installed in high-traffic areas such as the Players Club, cashier booths, and the check-out counter at the Tule Grill. In addition to new cleaning procedures, the casino will provide multiple hand-sanitizing stations on the casino floor. The slot
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Unsecured pets can distract drivers With summer travel season upon us, families are hitting the road — and that of course, means four-legged family members, too. To ensure safe travels for everyone, it’s important to take heed of a pet travel safety issue — pets and distracted driving. When we think of distracted driving, the typical culprits that come to mind include texting, eating, applying makeup, chatting on the phone or even daydreaming. We seldom consider that traveling with an unsecured pet is a dangerous distraction. TripsWithPets recently polled pet parents who often drive with their pets. The poll showed that a whopping 60 percent of pet parents partake in unsafe distracted driving habits involving their pet. Additionally, 42 percent of respondents admitted to being distracted by their fourlegged travel companions, yet 77 percent indicated that they do not secure their pet in their vehicle. According to the poll, drivers were petting their dogs, putting them in their laps, and frequently checking their mirrors (or turning around) to check on them. Further, many drivers (25 percent) snapped pictures with their dogs while driving. It’s pretty easy to understand how an unsecured pet can be a distraction while driving. Some pets may become anxious or excited causing them to jump around or bark while in the vehicle. Additionally, a happy and loving pet may just want to be near you and crawl on your lap while driving. Oftentimes, pets can be frightened and there is always an element of unpredictability with any animal. When looking for comfort, dogs and cats may naturally opt to be near you and add to the possible perils caused by these distractions.
Properly securing your pet in your vehicle is not only about alleviating this potential driving distraction that could cause an accident. It is also a proactive approach should there be an accident or sudden stop — even a fender bender can injure an unsecured pet. We wear seat belts for our safety in case of an accident and should take the same care to secure our pets. A pet that is not restrained properly in a vehicle can be seriously harmed or even killed if thrown from a vehicle. Airbags can go off and injure a pet in your lap. In the event of an accident, frightened pets can easily escape from a vehicle and run off. Further, a pet that is not properly secured may not only be harmed but could also put others in danger through the force of any impact from an accident. Ensuring your pet is safe while traveling in your vehicle means finding the pet safety restraint that is right for him. Options include pet seat belts, pet car seats, travel crates, and vehicle pet barriers. Planning to have the right pet safety restraint for your trip will not only keep you and your pet safe, but also offer you peace of mind and take one more distraction away.
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Cultural organizations hit hard by shutdown The majority of Oregon’s cultural organizations are facing suspension of operations or permanent closure due to the COVID-19 impact, reveals an Oregon Cultural Trust survey released last week. The most comprehensive survey of Oregon’s cultural community since the crisis began, the survey includes data and comments from 330 cultural nonprofits representing 83 percent of Oregon counties. Participants project a collective loss of $40 million and average losses of $121,281 through June 30. The majority of respondents (54 percent) have annual revenues of less than $250,000 and operate outside of the Portland Metro area. More than half (51 percent) of respondents have not applied for the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP), likely due to the fact that 44 percent employ less than one full-time staff member — relying mostly on a volunteer workforce. Of the 49 percent that did apply for PPP, only 73 percent have received funds to-date. More than 90 percent of those that did receive PPP funds report the funding is “not adequate to support their financial losses.” “The PPP loan is a financial band-aid for the short term, but for us to continue to provide our essential service…there will be a need for continued relief funding well into the next fiscal year and possibly beyond,” reports the Tillicum Foundation, which operates nonprofit radio stations in Astoria, Tillamook and Warrenton. “Quite frankly right now it looks grim,” reports the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, “when the PPP monies are gone we may be looking at a ‘staffless’ OCCA for a while.” Because most cultural
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similar pattern now…funding to help organizations like the High Desert Museum be resilient for the next 12-24 months is critical.” Survey comments also reflect the concern cultural organizations have for the vulnerable populations they serve. The Shadow Project, which provides learning support for children with disabilities, reports that “during COVID-19 these children are even more vulnerable, at highest risk of falling further behind and exacerbated mental health disorders.” “Underserved rural populations define the youth and families we serve,” reports the Drexel H. Foundation in Vale, where 21 percent of the population lives in poverty. Their outreach programs are “free to all, reducing economic barriers to learning, cultural experiences, and art participation for all ethnic groups. Grantors have canceled funding opportunities we had counted upon…. [t]oo many resources have disappeared.”
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the appointment of Barry Bushue as the state director for Oregon and Washington. Bushue is currently state executive director of the Oregon Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a family farmer. A leader and advocate for the natural resource communities for more than 25 years, Bushue is the owner of a retail and agritourism business east of Portland. Throughout his career he has represented the state and its farming communities — fostering collaborative relationships with numerous stakeholders. “The Department of the Interior and the BLM strive to be good neighbors to those we serve, and we’re excited to have Barry Bushue, an exemplary leader and native Oregonian leading BLM’s efforts in the Pacific Northwest. Barry understands intimately the interconnection between the health of public lands and the health and well-being of people and communities in Oregon and Washington, and will bring fresh ideas and approaches to the agency’s work,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Casey Hammond. “Barry Bushue will be a strong leader in natural resource management in Oregon and Washington,” said BLM Deputy Director for Policy and Programs William Perry Pendley. “He understands the Pacific Northwest, and the importance of the public lands to communities in the region.” In addition to operating the family farm, Bushue was the president of the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation for nearly 20 years, where he advocated on behalf of the Federation’s farming and ranching members. He also served as the vice president of the American Farm Bureau, based in Washington, D.C.
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Bella May Cupcake is a very old lady By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
A Great Dane is one of the biggest dogs in the world and, due to their massive size, have a fairly short lifespan, usually six to eight years, and only some will even make it to 10 years of age. Bella May Cupcake, an AKC registered Great Dane, was born February 22, 2009, and has spent 11 years as a remarkable family companion pet to Emily and Rick Kroytz and their three children. Kroytz, a registered nurse at St. Charles, told The Nugget, “I had always wanted a Great Dane and after checking out about them and finding that they are known to be calm and good with kids, I found a breeder in Fresno, California, where we lived. Bella was only six weeks old when we took her home.” Kroytz’ husband Rick is a Sisters High School (SHS) counselor, and their three children are Keegan, 13; Addie, 15; and Titan, 17, who will be a senior at SHS. Kroytz said, “We moved to Sisters in 2011 because we wanted a great place to raise our kids.” A couple of weeks ago the Kroytz kids came up with an idea. After a lot of online research, they concluded that Bella is possibly the oldest living Great Dane in the world. “As a family we thought it would be fun to apply to the Guinness Book of World Records,” Kroytz said. Right now, Enormous Freddy — who is over seven feet tall standing on his back legs — turned eight years old, making him the oldest known living Great Dane in the world. Kroytz noted, “It will take 12 weeks for paper work that I will fill out for Bella. Then another 12 weeks for yes or no. So, it’s certainly not official yet.” Big, brave, and beautiful, Bella weighs in at about 145 pounds and holds a special place in her human family’s heart. Great Danes are known to be fantastic family pets that are very good with small
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children. Titan remembered when he was younger, he would use Bella as a pillow to play his Gameboy on. He said, “She was always with us, and just like a kid she would dig in the dirt with me. When I lived in California we walked to school and she would hang over the fence and watch us leave.” Great Danes are known as “gentle giants” for a reason. They love to spend time with their family members and are generally very gentle and sweet. “I never had a day in my life without her,” Keegan said. “I used to crawl on her.” Addie added, “I will always remember when Bella was younger, she would play outfield when we played baseball. We would hit the ball and she would go after it.” Bella hiked and went on camping trips with the family. Kroytz noted, “I remember when Keegan was a toddler he would sleep on a mattress on the floor and Bella would get into the bed with him and take up so much space he would end up against the wall.” Great Danes are patient, loving, and can be protective of their family members when necessary.
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The Kroytz family loves their ancient Great Dane, Bella, who has lived nearly twice as long as most of her breed. “She really connected with me since she was a pup and still follows me around,” Kroytz said. “One time when we had just moved to Sisters, I went next door to my neighbor’s house, and I locked our door. Somehow Bella unlocked the door and walked right into the neighbor’s house looking for me.” She added, “She can also figure out baby locks and opens sliding door with her nose.” Two things Bella really doesn’t like are baths and pickle jars. Addie explained, “When you mention the word bath, she runs. I have to get out the hose and chase her around.” Nobody knows why she’s afraid of a pickle jar, but when the kids take the jar
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out, she leaves the room. So, how does the Kroytz family account for Bella’s longevity? “Just having her as a member of our family,” Emily said. “She’s a huge part of us and has been involved as much as possible although she can’t go on long walks anymore. Bella still plays and runs around some, it’s just harder for her to get up now.” Titan added, “I think Bella will survive until I’m out of high school.” Recently, during COVID19, Bella was able to go to their drive-in church with the whole family in the car. Addie lost her seat when Bella took it over.
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Hood Ave. Construction
Hood Ave. travel lanes will undergo a grind & inlay project from 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 to 9 a.m. on Friday, June 26. The goal of the project is to improve street surface and provide pavement preservation from S. Pine St. to S. Cedar St. to coincide with adjacent parking spaces that were previously completed. Project aspects include removal of the top layer of asphalt and repaving to provide a smooth crack-free street surface. Public Works has endeavored to minimize adverse impact to adjacent businesses by doing the work throughout the evening and early morning hours. Businesses that open before 9 a.m. on Friday, June 26 should notify staff, delivery services, and anyone else who might park on Hood Ave. to park on adjacent side streets. For more info call 541-323-5220.
Sisters Library Reopening
Chapter 2 of the Deschutes Public Library reopening plan is now in effect, with customers having limited access to library buildings and able to pick up and check out their own materials at self-serve kiosks. Meeting and tutor rooms, public computers and children’s early learning spaces will remain closed. Programs, classes and events (story times, computer labs, lectures, etc.), as well as the processing of library cards, will continue online only during this time. Modified hours remain in place at the Sisters library: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sundays, Mondays All library staff members are required to wear facemasks. Customers are encouraged but not required to wear facemasks as a courtesy to staff and other members of the public. While public restrooms are closed during the initial phases of reopening, outdoor hand-washing stations and hand sanitizer are available for library customers. Customers will be guided to maintain a six-foot distance between staff and other customers. Library customers with questions about the phases or their accounts can call or text their question to 541-617-0776.
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.
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.
Notice of Election for Sisters City Council
Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held on November 3, 2020, for three positions on the Sisters City Council. The first day to file for a City Council position is Wednesday, June 3, 2020. To be eligible one must be registered to vote in Oregon and must have been a resident of the City of Sisters for 12 months preceding the election. Election materials can be found on the City website at: www.ci.sisters.or.us or picked up from the City Recorder at City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue. The terms of City Councilors Andrea Blum, Chuck Ryan, and Richard Esterman will expire on December 31, 2020. All three are eligible to apply for re-election. Candidates are encouraged to obtain election materials by August 10, 2020 and must submit perfected petitions by August 25, 2020 at 5 p.m. to qualify for the ballot. For questions about the application process, please contact City Recorder Kerry Prosser at 541323-5213, by e-mail at kprosser@ ci.sisters.or.us, or stop by City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Avenue.
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Sisters Habitat Volunteers!
The Habitat Thrift Store, ReStore, and Construction sites have recently opened up and could use your help! New volunteer orientations will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at noon at the Sisters Habitat office upstairs at 141 W. Main Avenue. An RSVP is required as space is very limited in the socially-distanced meeting room. Each person must wear a mask and sanitize their hands when entering the building. A mask will be provided if needed. Please contact Marie at marie@ sistershabitat.org or 541-549-1193 to save your spot.
DLT Walk & Hike Series
Deschutes Land Trust volunteer naturalists will be leading virtual events where you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Upcoming events include: Butterflies of Central Oregon on Wednesday, June 24 at 4 p.m.; Virtual Tree Yoga on Tuesday, June 30 at 5 p.m.; and Climate Change in Central Oregon on Wednesday, July 1 at 4 p.m. Registration is required to receive the virtual event link. Register for these events at deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes. Info: 541-330-0017.
Weekly Food Pantry
Wellhouse Church has a weekly food pantry on Thursdays. For the next several weeks, food will be distributed drive-through style from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Wellhouse Market building, 222 N. Trinity Way. People in need of food may drive through the parking lot and pick up a bag of food for their household. Other Sisters-area churches are joining with Wellhouse Church to contribute both financially and with volunteers to help sustain the program. Call 541-549-4184 for more information.
Circle of Friends
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.
Habitat Stores Are Accepting Donations!
Sisters Habitat is asking the community for patience and understanding with COVID donation and shopping protocols. Sisters Habitat for Humanity ReStore is now accepting donations by appointment only. Go to the ReStore webpage at sistershabitat.org/restore/ and click the SignUpGenius button to make an appointment. When delivering your donation, go to the big gray tents in the “back lot.” There is one tent per donation day and when that tent is full, no more donations will be accepted that day. If you are donating heavy items, make sure you bring extra help with you. Staff and volunteers are not allowed to assist with off-loading. All donations are quarantined for at least 4 days before being available for sale. Sisters Habitat is not offering pick-up service at this time as a safety precaution for our staff and volunteers. Donations for the Thrift Store are only being accepted off-site at the old Thrift Store at 141 W. Main Ave. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Parking spaces are reserved on Main Ave. in front of the building for those donating items. The Thrift Store and ReStore are both open for business Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers are required to sanitize their hands and wear a face mask before entering. A maximum of 15 shoppers are allowed in the store at any one time. For more information please contact the Habitat office at 541-549-1193 or email info@sistershabitat.org.
Sisters Community Garden
The Sisters Community Garden still has raised bed garden plots available for the 2020 gardening season. Application materials and information are available on the Garden’s website, Sisters CommunityGarden.org. For more info, text or call 541-410-3896.
Furry Friends Pet Food
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.
Community Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
AARP Driver’s Safety
AARP’s Smart Driver, a classroom refresher for motorists 50 and older, is currently available online at 25% off the normal price. Register at aarpdriversafety. org and use the promo code “DRIVINGSKILLS.”.
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Gene Hellickson conducted a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, June 11, for officers of Sisters American Legion Post 86: Commander, Kathie Downey; Vice Commander, Lee Hulse; and Adjutant, Lance Trowbridge.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship | ccsisters.org The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)
Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 6 p.m. Worship the 3rd Tuesday of each month Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship Meeting virtually and in small groups. 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
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AVALANCHE: Preparedness is key to survival Continued from page 1
in sight, Rudinsky felt the ground beneath her feet giving way; without warning she was suddenly being carried down the mountain in an avalanche. Rudinsky was approximately 10-15 feet above Lowman when the avalanche was triggered. Suddenly she was caught up in the rush of dry and light snow four feet deep. An immediate attempt to anchor herself with her ice pick failed and she was suddenly “sucked under” and tumbling down the hourglass feature of the slope. Lowman reached out to try and grab her as she was carried by, but she was just out of reach. This was a moment of overwhelming despair, yet Lowman knew he needed to stay focused on where Dani would end up so that he could dig her out. Seconds later a second avalanche was triggered. Lowman’s position by a rime ice ledge offered some protection but he was still carried downhill until he could self-arrest and free himself. Amazingly, he was able to turn on his beacon while still sliding, something he knew would be critical to their rescue. Rudinsky was still being carried downhill when she felt herself suddenly somersaulting in the air after being launched off a rock band. After a hard landing back on the ice, she immediately realized she had sustained a debilitating injury. Despite the velocity of the slide, she had been able to use her arms to form a barrier around her head, creating an air pocket that would remain when she finally stopped at the bottom —something that she knew could keep her alive while being dug out. In the first moments after the avalanche concluded,
Lowman searched for any sign of where Rudinsky could be buried, hoping he would see a glove or something else penetrating the surface. He soon spotted something 500 feet below that looked like a rocky formation — but he quickly realized it was actually his partner. And then he heard her voice calling. Adrenaline and focus helped him safely scramble down the debris path to where she was, and after catching his breath, utilized his EMT training to begin assessing her condition. Thanks in part to a shallow snow depth, as the avalanche spread out, the extreme event had a very different ending than it might have had— a fact that both Rudinsky and Lowman are mindfully aware of. At noon the call for help was made and initial responders were there within an hour. Extensive training and preparation all played a part in both Rudinsky and Lowman knowing what to do while trying to survive what they hoped would never happen. They made the decision that day not to rope up to one another after assessing conditions and it was a decision that turned out to be potentially lifesaving. Had they been roped, both Rudinsky and Lowman would have been pulled under together and the outcome could have been very different. They also took their avalanche gear despite seasonal timing making it seem unnecessary. Their Garmin, cell phones and battery charges were all critical equipment as well and helped them call for help
as well as communicate an accurate location to the rescue teams. Both Rudinsky and Lowman had previously spent time on mountain rescue teams so their respect and gratitude for all who provided aide came on multiple levels. After coming directly off of another critical mountain rescue, teams had no chance to recuperate before responding to this second call for help. There were five teams involved and first on scene was Portland Mountain Rescue, followed by American Medical Response (AMR), Timberline Ski Patrol (to ski Rudinsky down), Crag Rats (helping with the anchors to haul her up), and the Deputy assigned to that area. Despite fatigue, team members offered expert care and communicated that this could have happened to anyone. Reassurance from those with a high level of technical expertise and experience on the mountain brought great comfort. After an assessment from AMR, It was determined that Rudinsky could be safely taken down the mountain without their advanced medical involvement, however they stayed on scene in support. Preparations were made for stability in the descent, and 10 hours after the avalanche began, Rudinsky and Lowman were safely back to their vehicle. Fortunately, Rudinsky’s ankle injury allowed them to drive back to Central Oregon on their own to seek medical intervention.
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Danielle Rudinsky, moments before the slope gave way. After time recovering both physically and emotional from their ordeal, both Rudinsky and Lowman are mindful of several takeaways. They both have an even greater understanding of how important the choice of an experienced climbing partner is and are grateful to have had each other in those critical moments. Thorough preparation is essential. Lowman shares this advice: “Prep for whatever objective you’re going through, and if you think you’ve prepped enough, go over it and do it again. Overprepare for any climb you are going on.” Rudinsky’s broadened awareness is similar and speaks to many aspects of life: “Research, research, research, research... small and big.” As Rudinsky considers
the life she now lives, she brings it back to her time in IEE and the impact teacher Rand Runco and other community supporters had in her life. From an early age, she was given the opportunity to explore, learn about and survive in natural spaces. Then, through Runco’s focus on community involvement, outdoor experiential learning objectives and building a solid, successful and experienced volunteer base, she was able to identify opportunities that may not have been realized otherwise. IEE became a catalyst built upon community values, integrity and possibilities that empowered her to reach for her dreams and build a life of passion and purpose. Reflecting on the value of IEE, she said, “Some things we need to protect and keep alive.”
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death within a system of entrenched practices of police brutality, racialization, and discrimination. While we appreciate the energy of recent protests, we urge Sisters residents to take further action against racist systems and reflect on the existing issues of race within our own community. After we both went to college, we became aware of the lack of action taken in the Sisters community to protect, respect, and affirm black and brown lives. In college, we experienced solidarity and empathy for our hopes and dreams. Retrospectively, we realized that more attention was paid to the degradation of our natural surroundings, rather than the systemic struggles of people of color across the country. Unfortunately, we each experienced incidents of direct or indirect racism while attending the Sisters schools. We were often the only people of color in a classroom, which alienated us. None of our teachers were people of color, and while they did their best to enlighten and educate on matters of historical racism and the American experience, there was rarely any discussion articulating lives and stories of people of color. If we were to call out racist systems or racism, in or outside the classroom, we were labeled too political or too angry. We highlight these experiences not to disparage the hard work of our teachers, but to plead for systematic change to education and community solidarity. Racism is real and alive in Sisters. What has been “good enough” in the past cannot suffice any longer. The Sisters community must acknowledge its lack of diversity and commit to both individual and structural changes that dismantle white supremacy. These anti-racist actions should not be taken solely to achieve diversity, but also to benefit the well-being of community members, regardless of their race, ethnicity, class or gender. You may think that events like the murders of George Floyd or Trayvon Martin could not happen in Sisters or even Central Oregon. But why would you want to wait and see before making a change? The momentum of the current protests and rallies must be carried forth into the future, grounded in finding equity, justice, and compassion for all, but particularly our community members of color. Keegan Greaney & Zidane Galant-LaPorte
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celebrate, and there are reasons to celebrate; however, that is not why I write to you today. It is impossible to view the civil unrest that is happening throughout our nation and not reflect on our responsibility to do better. For some of our students and families, seeing violent footage and unchecked racism is a source of ongoing trauma. This is made worse as it comes after months of anxiety and stress brought on by a global pandemic that has disproportionately affected our underserved families. Sisters School District is committed to supporting students and families as we navigate the persistent aggression against our friends, family and neighbors in underserved populations. Diversity and our differences make us stronger. Our schools are committed to opening doors to those who have been historically underserved. While our values are clear, we know we have work to do. It pains me to know that we have not supported all of our students — that we have students that feel as though they are not accepted in our schools. Whether they have different color skin, speak a different language, or identify with a different gender, these are all our children. We are committed to doing better. It is through this lens that the Sisters School District will continue to focus on our Strategic Plan core values: 1. Investing in relationships that support every student’s growth and sense of belonging 2. Create extraordinary learning experiences that make learning real 3. Empower and support students and staff to become the best versions of themselves 4. Prepare students to be courageous individuals, effective communicators, critical thinkers and problem solvers for life. Please take the time to take care of yourselves and those that you love. I am thankful that as parents/guardians, teachers, support staff and community we are committed to our learning partnership and supporting all of our students. Curt Scholl Superintendent Sisters School District
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Oregon High Desert Classics canceled The Oregon High Desert Classics, Central Oregon’s premier hunter-jumper show and J Bar J Youth Services’ largest fundraiser of the year, is canceled. The organization had been working on plans for months, in coordination with US Equestrian Federation, Deschutes County, and the State of Oregon, to keep staff and participants safe. They were able to address numerous safety concerns and had the space to allow for social distancing on the 40-acre J Bar J Boys Ranch. The hope was to hold the competition in July without spectators, allowing only staff and riders on the grounds. The guidance laid out in the state’s Phase 2 COVID-19 opening restrictions however, allow only 250 people at an event, regardless of the space available. This has made plans unworkable, and has pushed J Bar J Youth Services into the difficult decision to cancel this year’s events. This is the second of three annual events J Bar J Youth services will have canceled, and by far the largest. Bowl for Kids’ Sake was also
canceled in May. The program is a primary fundraiser for J Bar J’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. The organization is looking for help from sponsors and the community to bridge those losses. The Oregon High Desert Classics provides funding not only to the nonprofit organization and their many programs in the region, but brought an estimated $3 million in revenue to Central Oregon’s tourism industry annually. With over 600 horses and thousands of participants including trainers, riders, and staff coming from all over the western U.S. and Canada, The Oregon High Desert Classics is one of the largest events in Bend each summer. The Classics were scheduled for July 15 – 19 and 22 – 26 this year. J Bar J Youth Services plans to hold the event again in 2021. J Bar J Youth Services operates many programs helping youth facing challenges on their path to self-sufficiency. Learn more at www. jbarj.org or www.oregon highdesertclassics.org.
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essentials. I wear a mask. My kids wear masks. Local people who I run into while out wear masks. The clerks and cashiers at the local businesses wear masks. As summer rolls into full swing our little community is being visited by people from all over the country. I have seen California, Idaho, Utah, Arizona and Washington license plates to name a few. Unfortunately, many of these vacationers don’t feel they need to show us respect by wearing a mask. I am writing this letter to urge our local government to require masks be worn inside our local establishments. This practice has been scientifically proven to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 significantly! Many shop owners and workers have expressed frustration and fear concerning this matter. One worker told me from behind a mask “I take their money but am pretty angry at their disregard for my health.” This is not right and since we cannot count on visitors to protect our town we must mandate it. Mayor Ryan and city council members, make this happen. We as a community have worked hard these last three months, to stay apart to protect our neighbors. We have not had this virus cripple our town. Take action to protect your citizens and require facemasks in our community. Debra Lajko
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To the Editor: As a nation, we are all hurting from the death of Mr. George Floyd, similar tragic incidents, and other inexcusable acts of bias. As I have been processing this tragedy and considering my own implicit biases and privileges, I discovered not a need for another generalized organization blanket statement acknowledging the vast amount of work to be done, but rather the need for a firm commitment to fully listening to and internalizing the conversations taking place; as well as an assurance of my own personal stake in those conversations. I am the mother of 10 children. All 10 of my children are of color. The discussion of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is very personal to me. Daily I am reminded that while my children and
I live in the same house, we live in vastly different worlds. It reminds me that I must speak up when I hear or see something that I know is not right. Remaining silent or looking the other way is only perpetuating the status quo. And it reminds me that a return to “normal” should not be desirable. Normal is not good enough. We must strive for institutional change; taking a systematic approach to creating permanent systemic change. At Circle of Friends, we love, respect, and value all our children, mentors, and staff. We believe that diversity is a strength, and all individuals have worth. We cannot be silent and leave our children feeling doubt about our love for each of them. Nor can we fail to champion for all members of our community. And as members of our community our children need to see us take leading roles against racism, anti-blackness, anti-religious groups, anti-immigrants, bullying, disparity, evil and hate. As stakeholders you can count on one actionable item from us — we will not remain silent. No parent should have to fear for their child’s physical or mental safety because of the color of their skin. Nor should any parent fear for their child for any number of reasons that make us different, whether it be national origin, sexual orientation, economic status, religion, physical or mental disability. As the mother of 10 children, I want them growing up in a community where they are loved, celebrated, and valued. As the Executive Director of Circle of Friends, I want the same for all the children and families we serve, as well as for all those in our community. As a community we must intensify our efforts to make sure that our parents, spouses, children and neighbors live in a country that does not tolerate racism, bigotry, or violence. We must assure we are not only creating an inclusive community, but one in which all members know they belong. I ask you all to join us at Circle of Friends to help unite as a community to provide every child with an environment where they feel loved, encouraged and included. Together we can make a difference. Nicole Swisher Woodson Executive Director Circle of Friends
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SWANS: Residents have adopted project
Sarah Woods launches Roam Natural Skincare
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By Ceili Cornelius
Wildlife biologist Corey Heath of Bend’s office of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), says swans (tundra and trumpeter) are not legal to hunt in Oregon, period. A couple years back that was an expensive lesson for a waterfowl hunter who was arrested for killing swans around Lakeview. All private swan pairs, such as those at the Cyrus’ are held under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife permit, and ODFW moves their young to Summer Lake Wildlife Management Area (SLWA) to establish a “hub” for them to move out and establish breeding territories of their own; they will winter at SLWA, however. The breeding of trumpeter swans at Aspen Lakes development began several years ago when the Cyrus family purchased four trumpeter swans as an attraction for the pond. That didn’t work very well, as three of the swans were somehow killed or died of other causes. The recent introduction of the male swan has gone off beautifully, however, thanks to Gold and other homeowners involved. Pete, the cob, is now 5 years old. He was 3 years old when he arrived, and he and Eloise, the pen (a female swan) had one cygnet the spring he arrived two years back. This year, Eloise, one of the original four purchased by the Cyruses, and her partner, Pete, created a nest full of nine eggs, which is high considering her age. Three of the eggs failed, and the pair ended up with six healthy cygnets. They’ll remain with their parents until they are about 10 months old then they’ll be sent off to SLWA to join other cygnets of this season to establish their own breeding territories. North America is home to three species of swans: the native trumpeter, and tundra (formerly known as whistling swan), and the non-native mute. The trumpeter swan is the largest waterfowl in North America and the largest swan in the world; it’s also the world’s heaviest bird capable of flight. Trumpeter swans are huge, majestic birds with snowy white feathers; jet-black bill, feet, and legs; and an eightfoot wingspan — they’re something to behold. At close range, a thin orange-red line can be seen on the lower part of the bill. Now, in spite of the illegal shooting, North America’s most spectacular water bird is coming back strong in parts of its historic range, thanks to reintroductions, prohibitions on hunting them, and the helping hands of people like the residents of Aspen Lakes.
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Sarah Woods is opening her new business, Roam Natural Skincare, in Sisters. Woods, born and raised in Eugene, vacationed with her family to Sisters and fell in love with the area. “It was always a ritual for my family to come over and vacation and we love the area,” said Woods. Woods, her husband and two kids made the move in November to Central Oregon, currently living in Bend. Woods began her career as an esthetician while she was in college at the University of Oregon in Eugene. She was studying interior design at the time, but was feeling the need for something new and different, yet creative. She began working on the front desk at the Aveda salon in Eugene, where she was able to learn the tools of the trade. “It was a really wellrounded salon experience; I got to know every part of how it worked it was a startto-finish training in a salon,” she said. Woods also attended cosmetology school in Springfield to become licensed as an esthetician, doing all things from facials and waxing to natural nail manicures. She was then hired at Aveda as an esthetician and nail tech and worked there for 14 years. “Back when I was working there, I really learned the foundational ingredients of products and had to mix the ingredients myself, it didn’t
come pre-packaged where you squeeze it out and use it, we mixed the ingredients for facials,” she said. Woods worked with herbs, oils, clays and a variety of other elements to create the products for facials. “It was helpful to know the rules of it all first and then build up the skills over time,” she said. One of the reasons Woods found being an esthetician so appealing, and why she stuck with it, is the creative aspect of the work and not doing the same work every day. “I never do the same thing every day and it gives me a chance to meet people and take care of them and every service is different,” she said. This type of field also allowed her to understand the sourcing of a product better and gain the education behind a brand and where it comes from. “A common buzz word in the skincare industry right now is ‘green beauty’ and these ‘indie’ beauty brands that source environmentally friendly and from all-natural ingredients, I especially see that in Central Oregon,” she said. “I lead my practice with an ayurvedic approach to treating the skin and body through education and the latest plant-based science and technical modalities.” Woods decided to open up her own business in Sisters because she’s always had a connection to the community and she felt as if now was the time in her career to fly on her own. “I’ve been in the treatment room for 16 years
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and once you do something for so long you have confidence in what you do and my ultimate goal is to have a high level of professionalism and quality of service that sets me apart,” she said. “The Aveda salon really provided culture training in this industry and groomed me to do this.” Woods came from her job in Eugene and worked for a while in Bend, and then decided to embark on finding a space in Sisters for her own business. “Sisters felt like the right place to be and the building is what I look for — a mixture of old and new style. I really wanted to create a space for people to come and take care of themselves,” she said. Roam Natural Skincare is located in the downstairs corner complex of the brick building located at 392 E. Main Ave. “I think Sisters is ready for a place like this and I hope to bring what more of the community is looking for locally,” she said. Roam Natural Skincare will offer facials, sugaring, waxing, tinting, natural nail manicure and pedicures — all services which Woods is licensed in. “Over recent years I have really focused on skin and facials and will be bringing in an herbal tea blend for facials and steams as well,”
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Sarah Woods. she said. Roam will also carry lines of various products including a natural skincare and makeup line, and lifestyle items such as candles and bath bombs. Woods is currently accepting new clients with the opening of her new business and will have procedures in place for each visit in regards to COVID-19 safety precautions. Roam Skincare will host a grand opening event on July 2 from noon to 5 p.m., where Woods will have a raffle for a free service and will be giving away a gift basket of products. For more information visit www.roamnaturalskincare. com.
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Playground in action...
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By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service
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Members of the City of Sisters Parks Board celebrated the opening of a new, expansive playground structure at Village Green last week. The $189,000 structure features a swing, climbing walls, and a rubber-tiled surface for safety. The installation crew got the playground set up just in time for playgrounds to reopen under Phase 2 of Oregon’s plan to ease COVID-19-related restrictions.
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What’s the deal with e-bikes? Many avid cyclists who sculpted their fitness over years of hills, endurance, and pushing the pedals don’t see e-bikes as the next great innovation in cycling progress. Grouchy attitudes of “earning it” or “they don’t deserve to ride unless they can do it themselves” are short sighted at best and bigoted at worst. E-bikes are here to stay, as the European market is booming with commuters, travel companies, and brands innovating well beyond what is currently available in the USA. There have been fundamental milestones in cycling history: the “safety bicycle” which is the shape of a bike with two equal sized wheels we know today; rubber pneumatic tires; the addition of gears. The argument should be made that this is the next big step forward. All of these innovations made cycling easier, more enjoyable, and took down barriers for many potential cyclists. E-bikes are poised to do the same. Put aside the notion that e-bike riders are on slimmed down motorbikes. On an e-bike, the rider still pedals; with the pedaling pressure comes an electrical assist that gives mechanical advantage. They’re pedaling, using their muscles and riding — albeit a little faster for the given effort. E-bikes use batteries, and are not otherworldly powerful. No louder than normal bikes, they cannot roust or slash trails any more than a mechanical bike
can with an aggressive rider. They provide a little more than what a fit cyclist can put out in terms of power. Another key complaint around e-bikes is that they’re dangerous because of the speed they allow people to travel. That might be the case if e-bikes were being piloted by daredevil archetypes — but such folks generally are not riding e-bikes. Most e-bike riders are new to cycling; they have preexisting physical limitations, or haven’t cut their chops on rambunctious trail riding. It is important to think of cycling as an activity for the general public and not just the tribe of mountain bikers or skinsuit roadies. E-bikes create opportunities, facilitating commutes, grocery runs, travel tourism, etc. Most people haven’t thought about how much easier a trip to the store for a few things would be on an e-bike. It can take cargo, doesn’t need a parking spot, and makes for a casual spin. The other opportunity is in exercise. A person unaccustomed to cycling isn’t going very far for very long. Most people need to enjoy exercise to want to do more, and telling people to “get used to it” obviously hasn’t solved the obesity epidemic. The opportunity to get more people involved also stands to help get more influence, power, and numbers advocating for cycling. The potential for e-bikes to share the joys of cycling with more people is phenomenal. Perhaps someone buys an e-bike on a whim, imagining the days of yesteryear before work and obligations took them away from the freedom of childhood. This person enjoys feeling their body in motion, free to navigate around their town. They may never have felt this as an adult; now they’re going to the store, then riding local paths, soon they find others and make friends. Their fitness, happiness, and life have gotten better. What is wrong with including these people in the cycling community?
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wear masks, and we’ll limit the number of people allowed in at any one time to facilitate safe physical distancing.” McKinley said customers can pick up and check out their own materials at self-serve kiosks. Meeting and tutor rooms, public computers, and children’s early learning spaces will remain closed. Programs, classes and events (story times, computer labs, lectures, etc.), as well as the processing of library cards, will continue online only during this time. Modified hours remain in place. Sisters Library is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays. McKinley said the next phase in the Library’s steps to reopening is Chapter 3, which
will include increased access to buildings, resources, and services. Chapter 2, she said, is a transition stage that will help staff and customers become accustomed to new procedures as the library works toward the next chapter. The date for Chapter 3 will be determined by the Library Director and Board in consultation with government and public health officials. “As we take these incremental steps to reopening our buildings, our foremost goal is to keep staff and customers safe when working in and browsing the library,” said Library Director Todd Dunkelberg. “We are all eager to get back to some semblance of ‘normal,’ but our priority is to minimize risk at every step.” Minimizing risk includes the following practices: • Face coverings: All Deschutes Public Library staff members are required to wear facemasks. Customers are encouraged, but not
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon required, to wear facemasks as a courtesy to staff and other members of the public. • Increased cleanings: The Library’s janitorial service is working additional hours and paying particular attention to common surfaces such as handrails, doors, and handles. The Library also provides cleaning supplies for all workspaces and public service desk areas. • Hand-washing: While public restrooms are closed during the initial phases of re-opening, outdoor handwashing stations and hand sanitizer are available. Staff have access to soap and warm water. Gloves will be provided to staff for use during cleaning and disinfecting materials and workspaces. • Physical distancing: Customers will be guided to maintain a six-foot distance between staff and other customers. Physical distancing areas will be clearly marked in spaces where the public tends to gather.
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the emergency department. “Alternatives to incarceration are important when you’re trying to be proactive in law enforcement. Diverting people from the criminal justice system can often be the best solution for Public Safety,” said Sheriff L. Shane Nelson. “We value our partnership with Behavioral Health and are excited the opening of the Stabilization Center provides proactive opportunities as a valued resource.“ Deschutes County Health Services received $1.2 million in grant funding to use for the construction of a facility, as well as operational support from Deschutes County, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the Central Oregon Health Council, the City of Bend and other donors. “It’s exciting to see this
It’s exciting to see this project come together. — Tony DeBone.
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project come together,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone. “We’ve known for some time that this is what our community needed and seeing partners work together to make it a reality is fantastic.” The Stabilization Center staff welcomes individuals to walk in when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, or they can be referred or brought to the facility by local law enforcement, other community partners, or family and friends. Twenty-four staff, including all existing Crisis and Forensic Diversion Team staff who will now work out of the center, provide a wide array of crisis services to the community including: crisis walk-in appointments for all ages, adult respite services, jail diversion, peer support, case management, and more. “This project has truly shown what a community can do when they come together,” said Deschutes County Health Services Program Manager Holly Harris. “I’m thrilled that we are open and able to serve those most in need.” For more information visit www.deschutes.org/sta bilizationcenter or call 541585-7210 (non-emergency). To access crisis services, call 541-322-7500 EXT. 9.
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as of July 1 — is already acting as an interim, supervising the deputies who are currently working in Sisters and the west county. City administration and council will participate in the final selection of the deputies and their lieutenant. They’re not expected to be in place till later in the year. “Some of it depends on the training of the new recruits we have on the road — and some of that has been delayed due to COVID-19,” Sheriff Nelson said. Recruitment for the sheriff’s office has been a challenge for some time, and Nelson sees that situation only getting more acute in the current climate. “I do anticipate more challenges in that area,” he said. The Sheriff said that the agency has done three backto-back recruiting drives — and needs to do more. “We will not be able to fill all of our positions in patrol out of the third (cycle) so we’re going to do a fourth,” he said. There may be more of a reluctance in the populace to pursue a law enforcement career these days, but Nelson said that a large part of the recruitment issue comes down to more stringent standards. “We are seeing a higher washout in the background and probation period,” he said. That’s actually desirable, the sheriff says. “As you can imagine, this job is not for everyone,” he said. “We are looking to get people out who don’t belong before they become a problem for the profession.” Nelson considers recruitment the foundation for reform and accountability. “The accountability piece, look, that starts with recruitment and hiring the right people,” he said. “That’s where it starts.” The “right people,” according to Nelson, recognize and buy into a culture based on “customer service.” Nelson wants recruits with a positive attitude, who function well in a team environment; people who have an ethic of public service and who “have compassion and empathy for the people we deal with.” Nelson acknowledged that there has been significant turnover at the sheriff’s office during his tenure since 2016 — some of that normal retirement or job-change losses, some terminations. Several actions flowed from the arrest and conviction of DCSO Captain Scott Beard who received a five-year prison sentence in September 2017 and was ordered to repay $205,747 after pleading guilty
to two counts of money laundering and two counts of theft from programs that receive federal funds. While some see the turnover as evidence of turmoil in the sheriff’s office, Nelson considers such personnel actions as representative of accountability and transparency. In an interview last spring, he told The Nugget that he believes that the public has a right to know about personnel issues to the degree authorized under the law. “ We e m p l o y h u m a n beings, just like anybody else,” he said then. “I don’t expect them to be perfect, but we will deal with personnel issues as they come up.” The imperative for law enforcement officers to
hold their peers and colleagues accountable has been emphasized in calls for police reform. Activists have recently promoted the principle of a “duty to intervene” among police officers. Nelson aligns with that principle. Nelson noted that sheriff’s office policy has long held that deputies are obligated to report misconduct or be held accountable for misconduct themselves. The Sheriff told The Nugget that that policy is being amended to add a duty to intervene in incidents of misconduct — a practice that he says is already at work in the culture. He acknowledged that, “we’ve received reports of behavior that is unacceptable.” At the same time, “we
Verbal Judo Institute to train county sheriff’s personnel The Verbal Judo Institute will be providing Officer to Officer Intervention Training to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on July 13 and July 17. One hundred sworn deputies are scheduled to receive this training offered by Greg Walker, long-time Verbal Judo instructor and co-author of “The Verbal Judo Way of Leadership – Empowering the Thin Blue Line from the Inside Up”. “For 37 years the Verbal Judo Institute has provided timely, ground-breaking training in tactical verbal communications and skill sets,” said Walker. “If you truly want to change the traditional police culture you have to implement a new philosophy of action and provide training to all levels of an organization on why and how to intervene when a co-worker or peer is committing an administrative or
criminal act.” Walker, a retired Oregon law enforcement officer, served as a reserve officer and civilian CERT team instructor for the Bend Police Department in the mid-1980s. In 2004, he was a criminal intelligence officer for the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office under Sheriff Les Stiles. Walker’s credentials include serving as a police officer in both Sunriver and Astoria. He was a DPSST CONTENT level instructor in multiple hard and soft law enforcement topics including Verbal Judo. Medically retiring from law enforcement in 2006 due to military service-connected injuries and wounds, Walker spent the past 10 years working as a Department of Defense certified Warrior Care case manager and advocate in the area of behavioral health. He retired in 2018.
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know (deputies) are intervening because we’ve heard of the examples.” Nelson said that he is arranging for implicit bias training and an officer intervention training is already scheduled (see sidebar below). Some changes have come the hard way — in the wake of serious incidents. In 2016, Deschutes County paid a $1 million settlement to the family of a man who died in custody in the jail in 2014. Edwin Mays was arrested for intoxication. Jail staff thought he was high on methamphetamine, though Mays denied taking drugs. Mays died of an overdose, and investigators reviewed his case for possible misconduct by the Deschutes County Jail staff. Reports indicated that staff mocked Mays and were slow to seek medical treatment for him. Nelson told The Nugget that personnel action was taken against three jail staff in regards to the incident, and that procedures and medical staffing and preparedness were improved in response to the incident. The jail now has 24/7 medical staffing and the sheriff’s office works with a medical director, Eden Aldrich, FNP. Dealing with people who have mental health-related behavioral problems or who are in crisis can be a fraught
and complicated problem for law enforcement, and there are calls nationwide to shift away from law enforcement intervention to the use of “crisis workers.” In Deschutes County, dispatchers will send out a personnel from the county public health department’s Mobile Crisis Unit at deputy request to help deal with such incidents. Nelson also holds out high hopes for the newly-opened stability center designed to provide an alternative to incarceration for those whose brush with the law stems from a mental health and/or substance abuse problem. (See related story, page 3.) The long-term wellbeing of law enforcement personnel is also a key concern. DCSO is in the final stages of development of a comprehensive “Health of the Force” initiative to bolster mental and emotional well-being among personnel — and their families — who operate in an exceptionally stressful and demanding environment. “We’re asking normal people to deal with abnormal situations,” Nelson said. DCSO is enhancing its counseling offerings on a “no questions asked voucher basis.” Nelson recognizes that See TUMULT on page 22
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availability of resources is necessary but not sufficient: Law enforcement has to adapt itself to accept counseling and wellness protocols as a benefit that is not a sign of weakness and does not leave personnel vulnerable to negative judgment. “We’re going to offer it, we’re going to encourage it,” Nelson said. “Reaching out for support is the best way to work through problems when you are dealing with them as an individual.” Bailey noted that DCSO’s use of force incidents are documented and reviewed at multiple levels — from matters as simple as placing a subject in an “escort hold” and removing them from an area to the use of deadly force. Though it is not mandated except in the case of fatalities, DCSO commonly activates a multiagency major crimes investigation unit when there is a use of deadly force. DCSO also reports on serious use of force incidents to the FBI. Nelson and Bailey also noted that deputies are trained in de-escalation techniques. “That can prevent a lot of uses of force,” Nelson said. The Sheriff also said that the agency seeks to use tools
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and technology from The Wrap restraint device to new less-than-lethal force alternatives to drones and other means of providing better information on situations and deployments — all with an eye toward increasing safety for law enforcement personnel, subjects of law enforcement action and the public at large. Virtually everyone associated with law enforcement recognizes that this is an exceptionally challenging time to work in the field. Sheriff Nelson believes the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has been on the right track for some time and is focused on bringing people into the work who will be a credit to the profession — including new dedicated personnel to patrol the City of Sisters.
the weekend dates of the Festival, September 12 and 13,” she said. For those dates, people would be able to buy tickets for a “rectangle” from up to two to four people per rectangle. People would not be able to mingle with other circles and there would be a cap of 250 tickets sold for the event. “We are trying to offer an affordable ticket, but we also don’t have the economy of scale, so it might be a more expensive ticket, but it is a very unique opportunity,” said Munro. The performers for these events would be performers that are local to the state and potentially Northern California and can drive here versus traveling on a plane. There would be performances spread out throughout the day of music on August 1. And on the weekend in September, if all goes to plan, there would potentially be more than one venue with squares for purchasing and scheduled performances. Whatever venue patrons purchase tickets for is the venue they would stay at throughout the day and performances will circulate on the stages. Upon buying the tickets, people will have to sign a waiver and verify their identity upon arrival as well as all the names in their circle to provide for contact tracing. “There are a lot of
logistics to figure out in regards to making this as minimal contact as possible,” said Munro. The team is figuring out the logistics of having food carts and pre-packaged alcohol for purchasing available as well. With the offerings this year being limited, Munro and the SFF staff decided to let ticket holders for the festival use their tickets next year, instead of trying to have a modified festival. “We knew it wouldn’t be the same in any way with restrictions and a limited lineup,” said Munro. So instead, the staff intends to plan for a small outdoor summer music event — which is challenging. “It is sort of like a whacka-mole situation, every issue that comes up and we untangle it, more pop up,” Muro said. “It is lots of figuring out how do we still do this while being as safe as possible and following all guidelines.” The staff has been working closely with the City of Sisters, particularly with Troy Rayburn. “Troy has been great to
work with and the City has been really accommodating and wants us to do this,” said Munro. The staff will have to dedicate more volunteers to certain jobs, like enforcing mask wearing in non-rectangle spaces and sanitizing services. The staff will be working closely with the City and health officials to plan these music events and promote them locally. Tickets will be going on sale for the August performances, (all things permitting) in mid-July. And for the September event, tickets will hopefully be put on sale about a month prior. “We could do all the planning in the world and cross all our t’s and dot all our i’s, but if there are huge outbreaks in the state, we won’t be able to have this and we would fully refund people. But if we can, we will make this happen safely for the community,” said Munro. For more information visit sistersfolkfestival. org and follow Sisters Folk Festival on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information.
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