The Nugget Vol. XLIII No. 28
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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Outlaws are getting some conditioning in anticipation of a football season this fall. It remains unclear how sports and other aspects of school will be handled as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt life in Sisters Country. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK
Lt. Bailey takes helm at Sisters seeks to manage Sisters sheriff’s office mask mandate By Sue Stafford Correspondent
The new five-year law enforcement contract between the City of Sisters and the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office (DCSO) took effect on July 1. Current Public Information Officer (PIO) for the DCSO, William Bailey, was just promoted from the rank of sergeant to lieutenant and has assumed a
six-month assignment as the interim lieutenant in charge of the Sisters office. He will be working with DCSO and City Manager Cory Misley to get the substation remodeled and running at full speed. Lt. Bailey, a native Oregonian who grew up on the coast in Garibaldi, has been a member of the DCSO for 20 years, two as a reserve
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Last week, Governor Kate Brown issued a statewide mandate requiring Oregonians to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, effective July 1. The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces. The mandate came as
See LT. BAILEY on page 39
By Jim Anderson Correspondent
KEEPSAKE PULL-OUT SECTION PAGES 13-28
Inside...
A lone fawn in a person’s backyard seems to indicate
Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement are investigating an incident that occurred on Friday, July 3, on a trail at Suttle Lake. Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins told The Nugget
See WILDLIFE on page 38
See ASSAULT on page 39
PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK
Mule deer fawns are all over Sisters these days. Leave them alone, even if you think they’ve been “abandoned.” to leave her fawn in some degree of hiding when she decides to go searching for food
See MASKS on page 37
Deputies investigate assault on trail at Suttle Lake
Leave wildlife babies alone Every spring, articles in The Nugget again remind people to leave baby wildlife alone. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is preaching the same message, especially regarding mule deer. The City of Sisters passed an ordinance against feeding mule deer in hopes of thinning out their number in town. Nevertheless, deer still live in the city and they began dropping fawns about a month or more ago, which are now very visible as they follow mom around. It is common practice for a doe
cases of COVID-19 have been trending upward. Daily cases have been consistently hitting all-time highs statewide, and percentages of positive readings have increased along with increased testing. While Oregon still has a low
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Wear your mask Sisters, like the rest of Oregon, is under a mandate for everyone to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces, like the bank or the grocery store. The mandate comes in response to a surge in cases of COVID-19 across much of the state — including here in Central Oregon. Sisters has recorded its first confirmed cases since the pandemic began, and St. Charles reported nearly doubling its hospitalizations in a 24-hour period last Friday. None of this is a cause for panic — increased cases were an inevitable development with the reopening of economic and social activity, and the caseload reflects both actual increased community spread and better diagnosis through significantly increased testing. Cases will continue to climb along with contact tracing and the number of tests performed. That’s expected and a cause for reasonable precaution, but not for undue fear. There’s some good news — the mortality rate is not increasing. The total daily number of deaths hovers between 500 and 1,000 currently. That’s a thousand losses to a thousand families and should not be treated cavalierly. But the threat of COVID-19 as a killer scourge seems to be gradually receding. We are learning to live with COVID-19, and that means adapting our behaviors. Wearing a mask won’t prevent the spread of COVID-19, but it has been shown to reduce the radius of dispersion of the respiratory droplets that carry the virus. Health officials believe that, in combination with physical
distancing and thorough and frequent handwashing, wearing the mask can slow the spread of COVID-19 — while still allowing for something resembling a “normal” economic and social life. The need for such measures may last until there is a vaccine or until we reach herd immunity. Sisters businesses need for all of us to comply with the mandate. Like it or not, believe in it or not, they’re responsible for enforcing the mandate, and they need our support, not complaints or belligerence. Nobody likes wearing a mask, and being ordered to do so raises the hackles on folks who prize individual liberty and the right to make our own choices. But the inconvenience of donning a face covering to go to the grocery store pales in comparison to the impact of shutting bars and restaurants down again, as the governors of Texas and California recently did in response to significant surges in those state. The survival of many of our local businesses could be at stake here. Do it as a reasonable precaution; do it because you’re a good neighbor and want to help local businesses and their employees make it through these strange and turbulent times. Wear your mask.
Jim Cornelius, Editor in Chief
Letters to the Editor… The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is 10 a.m. Monday.
To the Editor: I’m writing to express thanks to Craig Eisenbeis for his article “Oregon’s History Steeped in Racism” in the July 1 issue of The Nugget. It was painful to be reminded that laws in force in Oregon in my lifetime discriminated against African Americans. I grew up in Medford in the 1950s. I don’t think any Blacks lived there then.
I heard later that “sunset laws” meant that Blacks were not welcome overnight. Recognizing historical events we might prefer to ignore is the important first step toward equality for all. Now we need to rededicate ourselves to making it so. Carolyn Gabrielson See LETTERS on page 30
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What Sisters High School has given me By Ashlynn Moffat Guest Columnist
We all know the last three months have not been ideal — they have changed plans, and shifted learning methods. We went from one week without a care in the world, dreading school, to the next, sitting in our bedrooms wishing the people on our screen were with us in person. I cannot deny that those nine weeks were hard. Sisters High School is a welcoming place where teachers not only teach you, but become close friends. The support shown through these times of online learning was so incredible. Teachers spent their time giving to us. They worked longer hours than a normal school day. They created online platforms and figured out how to teach us best. I never experienced a teacher who got upset or impatient. Even when my attitude was negative and selfish, they remained patient and kind and gave so much time to us. I look back and wish I could have been more grateful for school. My freshman year brought not only learning of material, but the way the teachers poured into me was something so unlike any school experience I have had. Not only did I experience support and love from teachers during the online learning phase, but every time I walked into those Sisters High School doors, the staff were right there with me. They serve the students with joy and genuine passion. I would also like to share about how I felt supported this year with my first high school basketball team. The team was a place where I was pushed to be better and I was challenged. I was surrounded by people who genuinely radiated joy, integrity, and care for those around him. Brittaney Brown was a huge aspect of that team and I had a very positive experience with my first high school team this year. Thank you, Brittaney! I believe that I am undeserving of the forgiveness I am shown daily. I was shown so much grace at
Sisters High School. I also believe that grace had to be given in order to succeed in the phase of online learning. I believe that this year and everything that has come with it (COVID-19, racial tension, canceled events etc.) were very hard, yet extremely unifying. I see now that my entitled behavior blinded me from everything Sisters High School has done for me. I was a part of classes that I will remember the material for forever. I believe it is necessary to go through a dark time. It slowly unblinded me. My eyes adjusted to the dark and therefore, I could see again. My heart became filled with gratitude just to see my teachers again. I longed to be back in Global Studies watching BBC oneminute world news. So I write this to let everyone reading know that, by no means was my first of high school perfect. Did it humble me? Heck yes! I got my first D in a class. It reminded me that I need other people. I need my teachers. I longed to be back at school. My heart was filled with more gratitude than it’s ever been. In the midst of disappointing and humbling experiences, I was being molded and shaped. I was being challenged to leave my cozy corner of entitlement, and be vulnerable to reality. It allowed me to see again. To see that the people at school really do love their job. They give so much to the students. The idea of Independence puts us in a box of selfishness and entitlement. We start to believe that we deserve others to serve us. Independence and entitlement bury gratitude. When we dismiss the idea of depending on other people. It blinds us. Truth is: WE NEED OTHER PEOPLE! I thank every staff member at not only Sisters High School, but also the elementary and middle schools. I thank coaches who lost their spring season. I want to live with a grateful heart, and I want to build people up and encourage. This year has taught me so much and it began to help me see my entitlement. Thank you, Sisters High School, for giving everything!
Opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the writer and are not necessarily shared by the Editor or The Nugget Newspaper.
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PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK
Tollgate turned out for a local, socially-distanced neighborhood parade on the Fourth of July.
Flags wave in Tollgate Village parade By Sue Stafford Correspondent
On the morning of July 4, the road in Tollgate was awash with red, white, and blue everywhere —from VFW flag-bearer Earl Schroeder leading the parade in his shorts and straw hat, to others’ hats, shirts, bicycle helmets, face masks, and dozens of flags. Dogs of every size and breed were festooned in colorful scarves and ruffs in the spirit of the day. When Tollgate resident John Barkley’s 1957 Chevy nostalgia race car roared to life, sporting a patriotic red, white, and blue paint job, the assembled Villagers at Tollgate whooped and hollered as the inaugural Independence Day parade
began. The sun shone brightly on parade participants and spectators as neighbors in Tollgate celebrated their very first Tollgate Village event, aimed at building relationships and community. The next community event will be a concert on the commons for Tollgate residents only. Some 75 residents participated either as paraders, organizers, or spectators. Every ice cream treat was given out, having been generously donated by a local resident. All public safety recommendations were carefully followed to observe safe social distancing. Tollgate Village team leaders Chris Laing and Jane Killefer were delighted with the turnout. “It was a hit!” said Laing. “Thanks, everyone. I felt it
was safe and fun and folks really enjoyed the opportunity to meet one another afterwards and honor the holiday.” Killefer added, “Even with masks and extra social distancing, it was great to see people connecting and sharing the fun. Plus, the ice cream bars were a hit.” The Tollgate Village is a membership organization founded as part of the Sisters Villages to encourage creating, maintaining, and deepening the sense of community that makes Sisters such a special place. The Villages are an Action Team of Age Friendly Sisters Country. If other neighborhoods are interested in forming their own, they can contact Laing through villages@agefriendlysisters. com.
Sisters Folk Festival’s Americana Project and the Graduate Research Organization (GRO) have announced the recipients of their 2020 scholarship awards. Sisters Folk Festival awarded a total of $4,000 to six Sisters High School seniors who have participated in performing and/or visual arts, as well as photography and digital arts during high school, in order to help support their pursuit of these interests after graduation. The Sisters Folk F e s t i v a l ’s A m e r i c a n a
Project, in collaboration with Sisters School District, supports students at Sisters High School through its classes in performing arts, visual arts, and luthier instrument building programs. Scholarships have been awarded for the past 17 years to graduating seniors, helping students to continue with their education beyond high school. SFF’s Americana Project programming extends into the elementary and middle schools to provide comprehensive music and arts See SCHOLARSHIP on page 9
Sisters Folk Festival to host August 1 concert Sisters Folk Festival, known for its annual Americana music festival and community arts education and engagement, has announced it will produce a socially-distanced concert on Saturday, August 1 with Ron Artis II & the Truth headlining Saturday evening’s entertainment. The concert lineup also includes David Jacobs-Strain and Beth Wood performing a set together, with two other acts to be announced next week. Creative Director Brad Tisdel has curated
the Close to Home Concert with artists who have been extraordinarily generous and connected to the Sisters Folk Festival and community. The concert will take place outdoors on Saturday, August 1, on the Sisters Art Works (SAW) lawn in downtown Sisters, at 204 W. Adams Ave. Under the current Phase 2 reopening in Oregon, the entire gathering is limited to a 250-person maximum, including ticket holders, musicians, staff, See CONCERT on page 12
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, Noon, Aspen Lakes. 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, July 8, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Forest Service seeks to protect caves On the Deschutes National Forest there are approximately 700 known caves, which are often abused by forest users, including vandalism, lighting fires, playing music, excavating and removing geologic and archaeologic resources, installing permanent anchors or bolts for climbing, leaving human and domestic animal body waste, and disturbing bats and other wildlife. The Deschutes National Forest is seeking public comment on a proposed Cave Management Forest Order that would prohibit specific activities in and around caves where these activities are causing adverse impacts to cave resources. Most of these prohibitions are taken from existing forest orders and the proposed order would combine these orders into one with some additional changes. In addition to current prohibitions, the proposed Cave Management Forest Order would: • Protect all cave sinks and a 50-foot buffer from any cave entrance or opening. • Prohibit lighting, maintaining, attending, or using any burning material; digging, excavating, and/or depositing any foreign material; playing live or recorded music; broadcasting glitter, dust (beyond what is naturally produced by walking and crawling), smoke, or other substances into the air; slacklining; and depositing any domestic animal body waste within all caves. • Prohibit entering or being in Lava River Cave (west tube, show cave) from October 1 through April 30 (winter closure), or until the beginning of the open season, whichever is latest; entering or being in Lava River Cave (west tube, show cave) from May 1 to September 30, or after the end of the open season, whichever is earliest, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m.; entering or being in the last 300 feet of the west tube (west tube, show cave); entering or being in the gated east tube of the cave year round; and climbing or bouldering within the cave, cave sink, and within 50 feet of any cave entrance, opening, or cave sink. • Prohibit entering or being within Skeleton Cave yearround and climbing or bouldering inside or outside the gate at the cave entrance from October 1 through April 30. • Close year-round Bat, Charlie the Cave (both upper and lower chambers), Cody Borehole, Eternity, Infinity, Lavacicle and Wind caves. • Seasonally close Arnold Ice, Lee’s, Lower Quartz Mountain, and Skylight caves
October 1 through April 30. The public comment period will end on July 23. The draft environmental assessment is available online at www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=57443. Written comments must be submitted using one of the following methods: • Electronic comments can be submitted to commentspacificnorthwest-deschutes@ usda.gov. Electronic comments must be submitted as part of the email message or as an attachment in Microsoft Word (.doc), rich text format (.rtf), or portable document format (.pdf) only. • For electronically submitted comments, the sender should receive an automated acknowledgment from the agency as confirmation of receipt. If the sender does not receive automated acknowledgment of the receipt of the comments, it is the sender’s responsibility to ensure timely receipt by other means. • Postal mail or handdelivery (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays) to: Forest Supervisor Holly Jewkes, c/o Sasha Fertig, 63095 Deschutes Market Rd., Bend, OR 97701. • FAX: 541-383-5553. Only people who submit timely and specific written comments will have eligibility to file an objection. Names and contact information submitted with comments will become part of the public record and may be released under the Freedom of Information Act. Additional information can be obtained from Environmental Coordinator Sasha Fertig, 541-383-5563, sasha.fertig@ usda.gov.
Hazardous City of Sisters COVID-19 Situation Report waste disposal event set in Sisters By Cory Misley City Manager
This summer, Deschutes C o u n t y ’s D e p a r t m e n t of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters where residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free. “This is a great chance for people to get rid of their household hazardous waste, which can be difficult to dispose of in a safe way,” said Timm Schimke, Deschutes County’s Director of Solid Waste. “Events like these help people dispose of hazardous items correctly and helps keep them out of the of landfill.” At each event, residents can drop off household hazardous waste products such as lawn and gardening materials, photo and swimming pool chemicals, paint and related products, cleaning solutions, motor oil and used gas, batteries, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, and small propane tanks. Business-generated hazardous waste, medical waste, explosives, fireworks, drums, compressed gas cylinders and barrels will not be accepted. The Sisters event is set for Saturday, August 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Recycling Center 328 W. Sisters Park Dr. For more information, call the Department of Solid Waste at 541-317-3163.
The City of Sisters supports creating a community as safe and prosperous as possible during the COVID19 pandemic. The science shows that use of face coverings significantly reduces the spread of the virus, especially in indoor environments. Governor Brown’s order to wear face coverings in public indoor spaces is an attempt to keep Oregon open. If we cannot diligently exercise social distancing, hand washing, and wear face coverings, while public health officials continue to expand testing and contact tracing, we may move backwards in the phased re-opening. As we are all hearing, many states around the country are experiencing significant surges in case counts and many are tightening restrictions reminiscent of the beginning of the pandemic. It is critical that everyone embrace the simple act of wearing a face covering in public indoor spaces for their own sake and even more their neighbors and fellow Americans. Regarding enforcement, if it unfortunately comes to that, below is a statement from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office that provides law enforcement service to the City of Sisters.
The Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office Public Information Officer Lieutenant William Bailey, also serving effective July 1, 2020 as the City of Sisters interim Lieutenant or de facto police chief through the new law enforcement contract, shared a message for the community regarding COVID-19 and face coverings. “Central Oregon law enforcement agencies have received questions about what our roles are in enforcing the Governor’s order to wear face coverings inside public buildings. It has always been our goal to help community members understand the health and safety guidelines that have been put into place across Oregon. Our philosophy of enforcing this and other orders will continue to be education and to seek voluntary compliance. As the Governor has stated, the expectation is that OSHA Oregon will take the lead in enforcing her facemask requirement. Law Enforcement will respond to and investigate all calls for service from business owners who report disputes or disturbances related to the face-mask requirement, and then take the appropriate enforcement action if necessary. Unless the call requires a law enforcement response, call OSHA at the toll-free number, 800-922-2689.”
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I should mention that she’s Black. Back at home, I didn’t find anything about statements and podcasts on the Black Lives Matter and NAACP websites. I skipped a week’s podcast anyway, not so much a bold show of solidarity as a quiet absence. No statement was posted. I felt I hadn’t done the deep work adequately. Sure, I’ve written about racism a bit, done some activism over the years. I’ve learned from Black friends and bosses and artistic collaborators. I’ve also whitesplained, generalized, failed to be inclusive, and wended my way through life in oblivious privilege. In other words, I am racist — aware, ashamed, and despairing of it, but racist nonetheless. What kind of statement could I possibly make? It feels better to do something than to remain silent and immobile. So white people make statements. Pause podcasts. Stand along Highway 20 holding signs. Others do work that cannot be seen. They make donations. Talk to community leaders behind the scenes. Do the uncomfortable and sometimes terrifying inner work required to comprehend privilege. Days rolled by. White
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people’s voices and actions didn’t appear to be pointless. White police chiefs stepped down to make way for Black police chiefs. Officers marched alongside Black Lives Matter protesters or took the knee in solidarity. Symbols of overt racism were rejected. A Black woman on the radio said White participation mattered. I joined the mostly White protesters on the corner of Cascade Avenue and Larch Street. As for my statement, I guess this is it: Black lives definitely matter. Racism is real. I’d like to fight it, internally and externally. I’m a writer. Maybe that can be of use. If you’d like me to write about a personal experience regarding race in Sisters Country, get in touch (tiffany@plazm.com). Beyond that, I’m unsure. Perhaps, amid spasms of mostly White fragility, I will become a better ally. Work on the ancestral trauma in my multiracial bloodlines. Help my son come to terms with the genocide that almost wiped out one branch of his family. But there’s a chance I’ll bail. There’s a chance I’ll sink back into privilege and wring my hands at the violence and bigotry in our world, too horrified to make a difference.
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Some weeks ago, a friend invited me to check out a statement his company had posted online. It began “Black Lives Matter” and went on to say earnest things about race. He and his business partner are White men with a successful enterprise near Portland. The statement looked out of place amid photos of agricultural items and posts about weather conditions. I felt curious and nonplussed. I’ve met friends and customers of the two owners, people of various races and ethnicities. The owners experience prejudice and discrimination; I could imagine them responding to injustice with sympathy. They weren’t anti-lawenforcement, I knew. I grew up with one of these guys; his dad was a cop. I decided I liked their statement, which was short and sincere. Others, I feared, might dismiss it as window dressing, the “vacuous virtue signaling” or “performative wokeness” against which Sisters Country likes to stay vigilant. In the wake of George Floyd’s death, I wasn’t immersed in liberal groupthink. I was on COVID lockdown with health issues and I’d abandoned social media years before. I read the news selectively, carefully. I wept. I felt horror, guilt, and shame — for my country, for complacency and racism, my own and that of others. My email inbox began to fill with awkward statements from White people, pledging with varying degrees of believability to
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really do something about that whole race thing. Every organization and corporation, however pale its leaders, whatever its business practices, had something to say. I read a few, then began to delete them unopened. The combination of naïveté and showiness made me uneasy. The statements seemed tailor-made to invoke accusations of bandwagon-jumping and inspire backlash. People hit the streets in protest. Talking to friends, I found that some thoughtful, White activists didn’t consider themselves racist — as though they were immune to the forces of image, media, culture, economy, history and neurology. Did any of us White and mostly White people know a damned thing about racism and our part in it? Did we understand the situation well enough to be making big statements, or were we knee-jerk responding to a trend? I couldn’t tell. A long walk along the Deschutes grounded me in the earth, the living planet under my feet. I breathed and listened to birdsong. I recognized the fortune of being able to take such a walk, as a mostly White person in a mostly White region with rising property values and rents, the kind of place where “BLM” usually refers to tracts of public land. Our fair state (double entendre intended) was founded on principles that included a ban on slavery but also a ban on Black people settling here. One exclusion law specified that “any free negro or mulatto” who failed to quit the area in a timely fashion would “receive upon his or her bare back not less than twenty nor more than thirtynine stripes, to be inflicted by the constable of the proper county.” That’s Oregon, my home state, the place I love. At the river, I met up with a friend, a White business owner. She gently explained that people were posting statements because they’d been asked to. The only request I’d received came from a white-appearing woman like me. We
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Thyme Jodi Schneider Columnist
The season of the barbecue There’s nothing more American than a backyard barbecue. Memorial Day weekend typically marks the start of summer when grilling in the backyard is a great way to cook during the warm season. It’s a time to break out the apron and tongs, fire up the gas or charcoal and listen to the sweet sizzle of a steak and corn on the cob. Barbecue, according to research done by The Smithsonian, began during the Colonial Era in Virginia. Colonists observed Native Americans smoking and drying meats over an open flame. Then, the British settlers put their own spin on it with basting, using mostly butter or vinegar, to keep the meat moist while grilling over an open flame. Years later, as slaves from the Caribbean were brought to the U.S., they also brought their own flavors, spices, and techniques. Thus, barbecue was born. A barbecue can refer to
the cooking method itself, Although barbecuing and grilling both refer to cooking food outdoors over a heat source, they aren’t interchangeable terms for the same cooking technique. Yet, the terms barbecuing and grilling are often treated as synonymous; it is more precise to say that barbecuing is a type of grilling. The most important aspects that differentiate the two are the type of heat used and the total cook time. The term barbecuing refers to cooking meat low and slow, either on a grill or in a smoker. Traditionally, with barbecue, you often have large, bone-in cuts such as ribs, pork shoulder, pork butt or brisket. The cooking is done over indirect heat (away from the flame) for at least a few hours and often the entire day, until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone. Trails End BBQ Company proprietor Carl Perry of Sisters knows how to cook meat low and slow and used his expert barbecue skills a few years ago in the San Juan Bautista Rib Cook-off and won first place in both ribs and sauce. Perry cooks the ribs in his smokers for four hours and before he serves the tenderized meat, the racks are put on a grill for about five minutes to caramelize the sauce. Perry’s barbecue career kicked off accidently when a friend needed him to step up and barbecue ribs at the Deschutes County Fair in 2001. He bought one of his friend’s smokers and had been serving up ribs at Sisters Rodeo and the Deschutes County Fair for years.
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What we call barbecue is really “grilling.” Outdoor cooking has a rich and multicultural history in the Americas. Grilling is what you’re likely doing more often: cooking food quickly over direct heat at high temperatures. Grilling is hot and fast and gives food a quick sear. If you’re cooking seafood, steak, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, pork chops, or boneless chicken breasts, chances are you’re grilling. Vegetables and fruits are also popular foods to grill. At-home grilling is most often done over a gas or charcoal grill. The bottom line: barbecue is not grilling. It’s not flipping burgers, searing a steak, chicken or ribs with barbecue sauce. It’s cooking over low heat for hours. Barbecue is more than a technique, it’s an experience. A favorite American pastime and a summer tradition for many, barbecues have a long and surprisingly patriotic history. The word barbecue comes from the language of a Caribbean Indian tribe called the Taino. Their word for grilling on a raised wooden grate is barbacoa. The word first appeared in print in a Spanish explorer’s account of the West Indies in 1526.
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Since then, the popularity of barbecues has spread like wildfire. The history of barbecuing in America dates to colonial times, and it has been a part of American culture ever since. Our presidents were known to be big fans of the laid-back pastime as well. George Washington’s diaries abound with references to barbecues, including one that lasted for three days. When Abraham Lincoln’s parents were married, their wedding feast was a barbecue. Along the way, famous inventors left their mark on the American barbecue: the first commercial charcoal
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Research puts COCC educator on the map
Hauling grass and taking names
An international cartographic award has put a Central Oregon Community College (COCC) educator on the map. The British Cartographic Society’s 2020 Henry Johns Award, an annual recognition that honors the most outstanding mapping work published in the society’s peerreviewed “The Cartographic Journal,” was recently copresented to Patrick “Pat” Kennelly, Ph.D., the director of COCC’s geographical information systems (GIS) program. The British Cartographic Society, founded in 1963, is a leading global academic forum for mapmaking. The work, titled “Cartographic Symbol Design Considerations for the Space-Time Cube,” proposes a method of stacking a high volume of detailed data into a many-faceted, rotatable column that can be oriented on a map. “It has to do with how to visualize large datasets, such as 100 years of daily temperature data,” said Kennelly, who earned his doctorate in geography at Oregon State University. Kennelly and his colleague demonstrated the
Local Sisters’ business T&M Hauling started quite by accident when co-owner Thys (rhymes with peace) Kuitert was attending a residents meeting in Tollgate early this year. He clearly heard the need for pine needle removal services for both homes and common areas. Having recently relocated to Sisters from the valley, Thys wasn’t looking to start a new business, but his history as general manager for Junk King started the wheels turning. For those who are unfamiliar, apparently junk is big business. Thys had a crew of seven big trucks doing nothing but hauling people’s junk. In the valley, this was mostly disgusting things that Goodwill and Habitat wouldn’t touch — as well as big things like old cars, trailers, appliances and hazmat. Thys thought that after moving junk, pine needles would be a snap. And maybe there was opportunity in Central Oregon for junk removal as well. But Thys didn’t know anything about Central Oregon… Enter McKibben Womack, who knows everything about Central Oregon. McKibben is a Sisters local, who has served on the Sisters City Council and
technique’s merit by visually sharing, in a compressed 3D format, a century’s worth of maximum temperatures from weather stations across the U.S. and a year’s worth of New York City subway ridership information taken at four-hour intervals. They employed techniques used in topographical representation, such as applying hue and saturation based on specific attribute values. “It’s an example of how cartographic design can refine operations in the space-time cube,” Kennelly added. The work was featured on the cover of the May 2019 issue of the “The Cartographic Journal.” Kennelly conducted the research while serving a professorship at Long Island University (LIU). Prior to joining COCC in 2019 as its GIS program director, he taught graduate and undergraduate coursework at LIU, served as a GIS manager with the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, and held the role of GIS project manager for David Evans and Associates, a Portland-based engineering firm.
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Thys Kuitert and McKibben Womack. budget committee, coached youth sports, and led youth church activities for years. Thys and McKibben knew each other from coaching youth sports and began to brainstorm. After confirming that pine needles are, in fact, Sisters’ largest cash crop, and confirming no competition in the junk hauling business, the two went after it. Armed with a huge trailer, word-ofmouth marketing, and a huge supply of motivation — and community response has been overwhelming. “Our first job was a rental house where the tenant turned out to be a bit of a hoarder. Junk piled inside and out”, said Womack. “The landlord didn’t know where to turn to get rid of all the trash he left behind.” Womack continued with the understatement of the week “The neighbors were appreciative as well.”
Spring in Sisters brings pine needles, and for T&M, this seems to be the busy season. Having previously owned a landscaping business, Womack knows needles. He told The Nugget that the average lot around Sisters will drop five to 10 pickup truck loads of needles per year. So even if people can sweep them, it’s frequently more cost effective to have T&M just come pick them up after figuring in time, gas, and dump fees. So whether it’s junk, yard debris, construction debris, household chemicals, paint, rental cleanup, storage spaces or any other hauling challenge, T&M is worth a look to support local business. Or in their own words, “You Call — We Haul.” For more information, see T&M Hauling classified ad in The Nugget and call 541-598-4345.
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Museum’s signature fundraiser goes virtual The High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous, returns on Saturday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m. The lively evening this year will take place in the virtual world. This marks the 31st year of the High Desert Rendezvous, making it one of the longest-running fundraisers in Central Oregon. The online event will include special programming, auction items and a raffle, and it will be free to all to attend. “The High Desert Rendezvous is one of the Museum’s most celebratory events of the year,” said Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. “We’re excited for people from far and wide to join us from the comfort of their homes to hear about the mission of the Museum.” Bidding on auction items and raffle ticket sales will be open to all. It will begin online on Wednesday, August 26 at www.highdesert museum.org/hdr. In addition, the Rendezvous raffle this year features a fine wine array specially selected by the High Desert Museum Board of Trustees. This year, the Museum’s invitational, juried art exhibition and silent auction, Art in the West—which traditionally culminated at the High Desert Rendezvous—will be on display at the Museum and online from Saturday, August 1 through Saturday, October 3. The works of nearly 50 artists, ranging from paintings to sculpture to photography, will be available for the first time for silent bidding virtually at www.highdesertmuseum.org/ art-in-the-west. “A virtual Rendezvous gala
and Art in the West bidding makes these wonderful experiences available to a wide audience,” said Whitelaw. “The fundraisers also take on a special importance this year, as we missed three months of welcoming the public through our doors.” Registration for the virtual Rendezvous is free and preregistration is encouraged. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. A $3,000 Buckaroo sponsorship includes recognition with a logo or name prominently displayed in all promotional material for both the High Desert Rendezvous and Art in the West, and a $2,000 Lucky Horseshoe sponsorship will also include logo and name recognition associated with the High Desert Rendezvous. For registration and sponsorship information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org/hdr. The 2020 Rendezvous Honorees are Bill and Gail McCormick, longtime supporters of the High Desert Museum. Bill, a former Museum trustee, was once the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa and is a prominent restaurateur— owning Bend’s downtown landmark, The Pine Tavern, and is the founder of the popular McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants. The High Desert Rendezvous and Art in the West help support the Museum’s educational programs, bringing science, art and history education to lifelong learners throughout the region. The 31st annual High Desert Rendezvous, as well as Art in the West, are presented by First Interstate Bank.
Gray fox newest animal ambassador Visitors returning to the High Desert Museum after its three-month closure will meet a new mammal in the Museum’s care — an approximately 12-monthold, female gray fox. The as-of-yet unnamed fox arrived at the Museum shortly before the facility’s closure to the public. She was found severely malnourished and with a seriously injured hip as a pup in southwestern Oregon. She was brought to Bend after surgery to remove part of her femur. The fox also was wearing a collar around her neck when found. Professional wildlife rehabilitators determined she is habituated to humans, meaning she doesn’t have adequate fear of humans to be able to survive in the wild. The Museum’s reopening day on June 17 marked the first time the general public has gotten to see the fox. She is one of the first new mammals to come into the Museum’s care in several years. “This gray fox is inquisitive and very active,” says Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. “We’re sure visitors will be delighted with her. And more importantly, the fox serves as an ambassador for her species. We know visitors will take away an appreciation for the important role foxes play in the High Desert ecosystem.” The fox is in an outdoor habitat that’s specially designed for her needs. The exhibit includes a hollow log, an above-ground shelter, a ground-level shelter
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Kathy Jean (Catterson) Levine November 19, 1958 — June 19, 2020
Kathy Jean (Catterson) Levine was born November 19, 1958, in Fortuna, California. She passed away June 19 in Sharp Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, California, at the age of 61. Her medical team had discovered a brain aneurism and performed an aneurism repair surgery, which seemed very successful but ended in a massive stroke that took her life. Kathy, with her husband Dennis Levine, resided in El Cajon, California. They moved from Central Oregon in 2016 to be closer to their children. Kathy had a loving signoff which she used ending every conversation on the phone, every text message, every time she left or said goodbye. Many can hear her saying this sincerely meant sign-off, “Luv Ya!” Kathy was a cheerful, giving, helpful, kind, and dedicated person. She had an infectious sense of humor and could keep you laughing for hours. She loved to sing. As a child you could hear her beautiful voice louder than any other in church. Kathy made singing part of everything. Some may wonder, “What song can I use for this event?” This comes from Kathy’s influence in your life. She sang “Daddy’s Hands” at her stepfather’s funeral and “Well Done” at her mother’s funeral. Many share fond memories of getting together with her and Dennis that usually included singing or karaoke. She shared a text to a family member the morning of her aneurism surgery. It said, “They are coming to take me away to the funny farm.” Of course, the family member knew immediately it was a funny song they shared together as children. Recently Kathy shared her musical gifts at St. Louise De Marillac Catholic Church Saturday evening mass. Her love for all children was never clearer than when she would teach sign language to them in small groups at church or Sunday school. A favorite was “Silent Night” and she would have children sign this at Christmas Mass and there wouldn’t be a dry eye in the church. If you needed something, anything, Kathy could figure it out and help solve the problem or situation. She wouldn’t stop with just an idea; she would always be there to physically help, too. She would provide this favor to all. Along with her helpfulness she was also giving. She gladly made sure people had the things they needed. One
of the most recent acts of giving was her care for her mother during her long illness with cancer. She made sure she had the right bed, the right clothes, the right doctors, and she didn’t stop. These are the things Kathy would do for you, too. Kathy was a dedicated restaurant cook, school bus driver, city bus driver and driver’s education teacher. This was her last career in Redmond. Kathy was one of the best drivers. She could drive buses, trucks or whatever without fear. She knew the laws and she understood the mechanics of dealing with the forces behind big rigs. To most people this is very impressive. On November 13, 1976, Kathy married the love of her life, Dennis Levine. They were young and had mountains to climb. They stuck together through thick and thin and celebrated nearly 44 years of marriage. From this loving marriage came two sons, Clint (wife Lauren) and Nicholas (wife Janeth). Their grandchildren are Antonio, Cristina, Nestor, Christian, Paulino, Armando and Jonathon; and one greatgranddaughter, Ceci. Kathy loved her family and showed them by her continued open door and willingness to have everyone be part of her life. Kathy is survived by her brothers, Tym Catterson (Ursula) and Jason Dagenhardt (Judy) and nephew Adam, sisters Teresa Drews and Lynn Dagenhardt, niece Keylee and nephew Loren. Loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and host of long-time friends also survive her. Her father Vern Catterson and Mother Barbara Marshall, whom she cared for in the last days of her life, preceded Kathy in death. A comforting thought for all who loved Kathy is that when she was told she had a serious, potentially deadly aneurism, she comforted all saying she was calm and at peace with everything. She was not worried. This is the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. She gave encouragement even when she should have been receiving encouragement. Her final request in life was to be an organ donor. The gift of life to others is about as charitable of a gift any human can give. To date two people have been saved by her donations for transplant surgery. Because of her unselfish life she is still giving even after she has left us. Kathy will be deeply missed and, Kathy, from all who
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programming for all students, unique to most schools in Central Oregon and beyond. Maddison Anderson has worked in visual arts and illustration and graduated as one of the valedictorians for the class of 2020. Anderson also contributed a painted guitar to this year’s SFF My Own Two Hands art auction. Daniel Schmidt, owner of Dan Schmidt Productions, helped develop an alpine ski building class at Sisters High School, has been key to the Americana Luthier program in guitar building for the past several years, and worked in digital arts creating numerous videos throughout his high school career, including a comprehensive introduction for the Sisters High School graduation ceremony. Josie Aylor, an awardwinning artist, has developed a keen sense and unique
perspective of ceramic arts and shines working in many mediums. Hallie Schwartz participated in Americana Project music the last two years and is a strong singer and interpreter of songs. Chloe Gold, an accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, was the recording coordinator for the recent release of “Playing to Grow,” a video compilation of Americana Project songs and an effective leader in the Americana Project program. Mitchell Griffin has studied digital photography, has an impressive portfolio and plans to continue to pursue his passion in photographic arts. Sisters Folk Festival intends for the award resources to be used in these students’ pursuit of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that they can apply to the challenges facing the world today. For more information on the GRO scholarship program, visit http://shs.ssd6. org/sistersgro/.
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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 through 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.
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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Citizens4Community invites residents to Let’s Talk! — a monthly discussion series where attendees learn about and exchange diverse views on topics of interest. Monday, July 20, Let’s Talk! (held via Zoom videoconference) will look at issues related to race and recent civil unrest — how they impact Sisters and how we can address race in a way that brings people together, instead of dividing us, to have a welcoming community for all. The talk will run from 6-8 p.m. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link prior to the meeting, email: citizens4community@ gmail.com. Read more at Citizens4Community.com/events.
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: All About Bats! on Wednesday, July 15 at 5 p.m.; Virtual Tree Yoga on Thursday, July 16 at 5 p.m.; and Magnificent Monarchs on Wednesday, August 12 at noon. 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.
City of Sisters Community Community Assistance Grants Program Applications During COVID-19 The City of Sisters is seeking Pandemic to award grants to non-profit community groups and other entities that meet the grant criteria for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The City will award up to a total of $40,000 in grants for Sisters community projects. Interested organizations should submit a Community Grant application and letter of interest by Friday, July 31, 2020, attention Kerry Prosser, City Recorder. Applications are available on our website: www. ci.sisters.or.us. For information contact Kerry Prosser at 541-3235213 or kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us.
Habitat Stores Are Accepting Donations!
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 Church
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.
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.
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SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship | ccsisters.org The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)
Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 6 p.m. Worship the 3rd Tuesday of each month Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship 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
Paw Prints Jodi Schneider Columnist
Hidden dangers of summertime for your pet You’ve got your dog protected from fleas and ticks for the summer so now it’s time to take him on a camping trip with your family. However, there’s a whole heap more in Central Oregon that can harm Rover besides fleas and ticks. Your furry friend may love to run through the creek and lap up water, but there is danger: the tiny intestinal protozoa giardia is found in nearly all streams, rivers, ponds and lakes in Central Oregon. A dog can acquire giardia by ingesting an infected cyst in the water; the most common route of transmission is through feces-contaminated water. Giardia parasites prefer cool, moist environments. Your dog probably enjoys running through the tall grasses, which happens to include cheatgrass. Cheatgrass is recognizable by its drooping, wheat-like seed heads, and it’s nothing new to Central Oregonians.
Cheatgrass is sneaky and enters body cavities (particularly ears, nose and even under eyelids) and penetrates skin between toes and elsewhere on the body causing irritation and infection. If Rover starts shaking his head a lot after a hike, he could have cheatgrass in his ears. Have your veterinarian check him over. Common lawn and garden mushrooms are poisonous to dogs. They can cause seizure-like behavior in dogs that ingest them. Mushrooms in yards should be removed promptly before your furry friend notices them. If your dog becomes ill, and you suspect mushroom ingestion, call your veterinarian immediately. You’ve been playing ball outdoors in the yard with your dog for only 15 minutes on a very warm sunny day; suddenly Rover begins to pant heavily and starts to vomit. You had forgotten how hot it was outside since you were wearing shorts and sandals. Lucky for you that Rover began to cool down once you brought him inside the house in the airconditioning and began to get hydrated with a big bowl of water. Summer can be a dangerous time for your pets, and the biggest danger to your furry friend during the summer is something you can’t see, smell or hear. Heat stroke is a common occurrence in dogs. Most people won’t recognize the early warning signs that a dog is suffering from heat exhaustion, which left untreated, leads to heat stroke and ultimately death. Dehydration can happen as a result of overheating.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Be sure your dog has access to plenty of water, whether you are out playing with him or he is left alone when you are running errands, since it’s too hot to take him in the car with you. Your dog needs to be kept hydrated always. Remember: if you’re hot, your furry friend is even hotter. Providing shade, shelter and fresh water to your dog when he is outside is extremely important during the summer. Living in a forested area can lead to encounters with wildlife, even in your own backyard. Coyotes and mountain lions actively seek dogs as prey in Central Oregon, even in some residential areas. Small pets are particularly vulnerable, and some coyotes may be bold enough to hunt during the day. Deterring the presence of coyotes by not feeding deer or other wildlife are effective preventive strategies. Mule deer are common in Central Oregon, and you will find them in your backyard, especially when you have a delicious garden. Both does and bucks will aggressively attack dogs, especially when fawns are present in the summer months. Attacks on dogs by deer can result in fractures, internal injuries, and death. You and your furry friend may want to cool down at the beautiful Oregon Coast to have fun in the sun and water, but dehydration can occur when your pooch is right next to the water. Remember that the ocean water contains salt, and salt water can be harmful to animals. Ingesting the salt increases dehydration,
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Summertime is fun — but you have to watch out for dangers from heat to giardia in lakes and streams. because it draws water into the intestines. Salt water can also cause vomiting and diarrhea, and lead to bigger problems, if your dog doesn’t get clean fresh water. Dogs, just like humans, can also get sunburn, which can lead to skin cancer. If Rover has light-colored fur on the nose or ears, they are more susceptible to skin cancer. Keep him inside if possible, during the hottest part of the day. Backyard barbecues can be fun, but sometimes Rover can be quicker than you think and grab a piece of meat, like a chicken leg off the table in no time. It doesn’t matter whether they’re from chicken wings or pork ribs, cooked meat bones cause all sorts
of problems, especially if they get lodged in the mouth, throat or esophagus. Make sure your guests have somewhere to dispose of their carnivorous waste well out of your pooch’s way. Keep an eye on your dog and don’t leave him unattended. It’s important to exercise common sense and proceed with caution to help keep your dog safe, like any other member of the family. Summertime comes with its own set of hazards, so make sure you are familiar with the risks. Learn what warning signs mean trouble and when in doubt, call your veterinarian right way. The summer will be much easier for you and your dog to enjoy!
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CONCERT: Seating will be limited and set up in ‘pods’
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contractors, vendors, and volunteers. There will only be 190 admissions available to the public, and seating will be sold in “pods” for two- or four-person social groups. Attendees will need to bring their own low back festival chairs and/or blankets for seating. The venue opens at 4 p.m.; music will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. There will be one or two food vendors, on-site beer and cider sales, plus bike valet parking hosted by Blazin Saddles. Attendees are encouraged to bike to the concert if possible. The organization has put a lot of thought into incorporating best practices to keep this gathering as safe as possible during COVID-19. The venue will be configured as a one way in (west entrance) and one way out (east exit) venue. Wearing of masks or face coverings (properly, over the nose and mouth) will be required and enforced when patrons are outside of their reserved, socially distanced seating zones. Concert-goers will be able to purchase food and beverages and then take them back to their seating area to enjoy. “Organizers ask that all attendees comply voluntarily with mask wearing to help keep yourself and others safe,” SFF staff stated in a prepared release. “If for any reason that is either a hardship, or you anticipate having difficulty complying for any reason, please stay home.” Physical distancing will also be implemented as shown by markings on the ground identifying six-foot spacing for all areas where
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Ron Artis will headline the Sisters Folk Festival’s Close to Home Concert on August 1. organizers anticipate lines forming. Seating pods for social groups will be spaced at least six feet from each other and there will be 15 feet of room between the stage and the first row of seating. Public health guidance signage such as physical distancing reminders, hand washing/sanitizing prompts, etc. will be posted throughout the entire outdoor venue as a reminder to follow guidelines.
Organizers ask that all attendees comply voluntarily with mask wearing to help keep yourself and others safe. — SFF Staff
“The staff at Sisters Folk Festival is thrilled to be able to plan this concert and—if all goes well – is looking to do something similar but with additional venues over the regular festival weekend, SFF staff stated. “These events can only be successful if all participants follow the rules.” Tiered pricing for all tickets will be offered starting Monday, July 13, and Sisters Folk Festival will announce final lineup for the day on or before that date. For tickets, artist information, and a complete listing of the lineup, visit www. sistersfolkfestival.org.
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The City will soon have the services of an AmeriCorps intern for 11 months, starting in September. The person filling the position will be part of the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) federal program administered through the University of Oregon. According to City Manager Cory Misley, who served as a RARE intern while in school, they will be interviewing possible candidates to find the person who best fits the areas in which they will be working — community engagement and project management, mainly around the Sisters Vision Project. Some nonprofit experience would be a plus, or other municipal experience. To participate in the program, the City pays the U of O $23,500 to help cover expenses to place, train, and support the intern. The City is able to recoup $10,000 of that amount with a grant from the Ford Family Foundation. The mission of the RARE Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level members who
live and work in communities for 11 months. Members assist communities and agencies in the development and implementation of plans for achieving a sustainable natural resource base and improving rural economic conditions while gaining community-building and leadership skills. Through the servicelearning program, RARE AmeriCorps members gain important service and professional experience by helping to solve community and regional development issues. The posting for the City’s Community Development Director position is now open. Misley hopes to have the position filled by fall. Check the City website for the posting or contact City Recorder Kerry Prosser for information on the position, 541-323-5213. A new City position, Parks Planning and Public Events Coordinator, has been created to assist with the workload in both the Public Works Department and the Community Development Department. The new employee will oversee the City Parks Advisory Board, handle the planning for new parks, and will manage the applications and arrangements for all public events in the City. Watch for the job posting on the City website.
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The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show must go on Quilters are resilient. After all, they carried their works of functional art across the Great Plains on the Oregon Trail, through all kinds of hardship on their quest for a new life in Oregon. Quilters are creative. Even a global pandemic and the attendant restrictions on public gatherings won’t stop Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) — even if the gathering of the tribe has to be done virtually. “Not having a show really wasn’t an option,” said SOQS Executive Director Dawn Boyd. “We just had to think how to reinvent — or, as our board chair Jeff (Omodt) says reimagine — what the show is and what it could be.” In changing circumstances, there were just too many unknowable variables to plan for a scaled-down physical event, and the SOQS board had seen other arts organizations succeed with virtual events. So that’s the course they chose. They just needed to brainstorm what could practically be implemented. “ It was just a lot o f d i a g r a m m i n g, a n d
different-colored postit notes,” Boyd recalled. “Technology has helped us so much to be able to do this.” Quilters are a community. There was no doubt that the show must go on, that the community of quilters remain connected and that the astonishing legacy of the largest outdoor quilt show in the world be carried on. So the community stepped up. “There were so many people stepping up to ask how they could help,” Boyd said. “It was really neat to see people who are so eager to help.” That’s because quilters — and the Sisters community at large — know that SOQS is much more than a show, much more than a major economic driver for Sisters — it’s a real community icon. “There’s just so much depth in the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show,” Boyd said. “There’s so much connection with the quilters, with the community, with our sponsors.” That connection is as precious as an heirloom Oregon Trail quilt, and the board, staff and volunteers who make SOQS are determined not only to preserve it, but to
“There’s just so much depth in the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. There’s so much connection with the quilters, with the community, with our sponsors.” — Dawn Boyd burnish it for years to come. “We’re not letting this stop us,” Boyd said. “And we’re going to keep building from here.”
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SOQS founder is 45th anniversary featured artist By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS), the world’s largest outdoor quilt show in the world will be reinvented into a virtual experience in light of the COVID-19 restrictions. There will also be fiber arts on display in the Clearwater Gallery honoring Jean Wells Keenan’s work as the Featured Gallery Artist for the 45th SOQS anniversary. Clearwater Gallery in Sisters showcases a brilliant display of regional and local artists whose works represent a variety of artistic mediums. Local artist Dan Rickards, co-owner of Clearwater Gallery, said that the one thing that stands out about Jean is that she is exceptionally forward-thinking. “She’s been doing the quilt show for 45 years and she still continues to push the edge of creative art from a quilting perspective,” he said. “Jean gets inspired over something and she finds a way to bring that into fabric, design, and art. She loves quilting and the thread of that is always there, but she will find ways to introduce
new original ideas, and more importantly as an artist, she keeps herself inspired.” Besides Keenan’s colorful “Metolius” fish quilted artwork that will be presented in Clearwater Gallery, the gallery will also have a few of Keenan’s framed individual stone pieces “Of The Earth” using textured fabric embellished with stitching, all done by hand. Keenan has collected rocks and has been fascinated by stone configurations her whole life. “Growing up in Central Oregon, I used to find a lot of interesting rocks. I took those ideas for my work and created abstract designs,” she explained. “Since I was a child I always liked to explore, and I was always picking up rocks. I used to flag for my dad when he was crop dusting, and I would pick up petrified wood over by Madras and kept a collection of those petrified wood-like rocks. I started making quilts that were about stone. I really enjoy seeing the patterning in stone and if you look closely you can see the different colors next to each other.” Most of the work you’ll
“I really enjoy the process when I am working and not knowing the end result.” — Jean Wells Keenan see of Keenan’s has to do with nature, Central Oregon, and just the joy she feels living in the area. Keenan received a special honor in 2019. She won The Best of Contemporary Quilts from Quilt National presented by The Dairy Barn Arts Center. She entered a
large rock quilt, “No Stone Unturned.” She noted, “I started playing around with rock shapes and stitching and then when I was traveling, I wanted hand work that I could do. So, by the time I got home from a trip, I had about 21 little rock blocks and then
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added more rock shapes. I really enjoy the process when I am working and not knowing the end result. I like to have ideas present themselves while I am working. I did quite a bit of hand stitching on that quilt and eventually pieced the rock blocks together.”
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Challenges create opportunities: Keeping SOQS strong By Katy Yoder Correspondent
Jean Wells knows a thing or two about starting, running, and nurturing a business. She opened Stitchin’ Post in 1975 and grew the quilting shop into a robust commercial success with a stellar reputation and national recognition. That same know-how fostered the birth and longevity of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) as an event, and eventually a well-managed nonprofit organization. For many, quilting conjures up images of peaceful blocks of time creating quilts, sometimes alone and sometimes with friends. That may be true, but so is the reality of challenges and hurdles for an organization whose success can be a target for those who’d like to snatch a bit of those hardwon benefits for themselves. That’s when years of experience and hard work come in handy. Wells learned at an early age how to face tough situations. “I watched my Dad do it as a crop duster,” she recalled. “From his aviation background, he had the idea that when forest fires happened, you could use a modified military plane to spray the fire to put it out. He was the first person in the U.S. to develop a plane to do that. I remember when he flew home a Navy surplus plane that barely looked flyable. I watched the ups and downs and challenges in my dad’s business, and learned that sometimes you have to punt, and that’s normal.” Wells knows how to reassess and push through. As a business owner, she has reinvented Stitchin’ Post several times in the past 45 years. “ W hen things begin to feel irrelevant, it’s time innovate,” she said. “I always believe in putting heads together; more opinions are better than one. That approach to adversity has served us well.” After each event, the SOQS board, including past executive directors, Ann Richardson, Jeanette Pilak, and current director, Dawn Boyd, have evaluated their successes and challenges. Their efforts and solutionoriented attitudes created a foundation that future organizers can work from.
SOQS has weathered storms, both literally and metaphorically. Rain and wind are never an outdoor quilt show’s friend. Planning for a rainy day is a must to ensure all the quilts hung throughout Sisters aren’t damaged. Wells directed her staff to devise a contingency plan for all kinds of emergencies. “If we didn’t have a plan in place, it wouldn’t go as smoothly,” she said. Over the years Quilt Rescue Teams, a group of stalwart and well-prepared volunteers, are on call to drive golf carts, vans and bikes wherever their services are needed. They carry tools including ladders, extra wire in case wiring breaks, masking tape, hammers, and safety pins. Every cart has orange buckets to carry tools easily to deal with whatever might come up. There is radio communication with an Oregon Department of Transportation command post and the City of Sisters because of street openings and closings. Volunteers wear bright, easily spotted shirts with Quilt Rescue Team in bold letters. “We don’t rescue quilters, just the quilts,” said longtime volunteer and Quilt Rescue Team member, Clyde Dildine, with a laugh. Another challenge has been the folks who have tried to steal some of the organization’s hard-won thunder by slipstreaming off SOQS momentum and world-wide notoriety. A few years ago, Wells and her staff experienced just how determined some can be. They’ve dealt with organizations trying to start a Central Oregon quilt show the same day as SOQS. Wells said they came after her personally. “I was actually frightened of these people. It went on for three or four years. He was trying to jump on our bandwagon and ride our coattails and it was extremely uncomfortable,” she said. “There have been people who tried to take away what we were doing in one way or another. We have stood firm that we’re a grassroots organization with day-today sharing and caring. That has done very well for us. We had to hire an attorney and write letters. We never thought we’d need legal help to protect our show.” It’s not the only time organizations have tried
to profit from the SOQS’ established reputation and loyal patrons. “They wanted a piece of the action during quilt show day. That kind of diluted commerce hurt all the businesses in Sisters,” Wells said. “Vendor issues came up with people outside the area trying to take a piece of the pie. The income that comes in that day should stay in the community and support business owners who are working hard to stay open during the winter and shoulder seasons. We are protective of our business sponsors and want them to be successful. We are grateful that council members supported us.” For Wells, it’s the people and the connections people have through quilting that’s really the inspiration for the show. Groups of people who met because of the show from different parts of the world, meet every year at the
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The virtual quilt show will include some of Freddy Moran’s colorful, playful faces.
show. That’s part of why the show has survived. This year’s SOQS team is showing how they can pivot in the face of adversity, this time created by a global pandemic. SOQS has created a
virtual show that contains as much of the excitement and inspiration guests receive as they stroll through Sisters on Quilt Show day. It won’t be the same, but SOQS will prevail and come back stronger than ever. It always does.
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Tonye Belinda Phillips: A local treasure By Katy Yoder Correspondent
W hat do words like whimsical, abstract, bright, playful, and unexpected all have in common? Fo r Tonye B e l i n d a P hillips it ’s how she describes her motivation and design for this year’s Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) raffle quilt. Phillips realized a long time ago that yielding to constraints about making everything match doesn’t work for her. She’s proven over her quilting career that her instincts are correct. The raffle quilt, “My Kind of Town,” has a joyful musicality bubbling with notes of purples, shades of chartreuse greens, yellows, and sunset orange. Orbs bounce across the rooftops of tall, slender houses reaching towards mountain skies. Inspired by this year’s theme, it’s a homey, happy place full of possibility and new ways of combining color and texture. Since she’s this year’s featured quilter, it was a natural decision for show organizers to ask Phillips to contribute her second raffle quilt for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. “It was perfect for me to do it,” said Phillips from her home in Camp Sherman. “I love using fabrics that many people wouldn’t think of using together … colors, prints, textures, just really mixing things up… we call them scrappy quilts. The idea came into my head to do something that’s a combination of whimsical, abstract, bright, playful and unexpected.” When people look at her designs, including this year’s raffle quilt, Phillips gets comments like, “I’d never use those fabrics together.” But when they understand how it all works together and creates a cohesive image that’s pleasing to the eye, she sees their smiles as they expand their design concepts and step out of comfortable, predictable combinations. “It shows you can be free to mix it up,” she said. “I’ve lived in the same place for 50 years, but I like to be spontaneous and I’m up for most things. I’m active and like change even though it might not look that way. A lot of people get bogged down in everything having to match. I’m the opposite and it works for me. It’s a personal thing.
If you’re loving it that’s what’s most important. It’s a process to learn how all those things go together. You must trust your intuition; that’s the hang-up for some people.” Dawn Boyd, SOQS executive director, enjoyed hearing positive reactions from folks when she took the raffle quilt to an event in Salem. “Everyone loved the quilt, especially the detail. Every house color block is differently quilted. They loved the back of the quilt as much as the front, because it was another amazing piece of quilt art. The back is adorable. It’s back at the Stitchin’ Post now. The raffle tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Stitchin’ Post or on our website SOQS. org,” said Boyd. Phillips’ relationship with SOQS goes back to its founder, Jean Wells Keenan. She remembered when Wells was a home economics teacher at Beaverton High School in the late 1960s. Tonye moved to Central Oregon in 1969 and then to Camp Sherman in 1972. She began working for Black Butte Ranch and reconnected with Wells who moved with her family to the Ranch. From the beginning, Phillips found Wells exceptionally supportive and encouraging. Phillips’ mother taught her stitching in Portland. She was always working on knitting or crocheting projects.
“I didn’t learn to quilt until I took my first class in 1992 from Jean working on a sampler quilt with several blocks and different techniques at Stitchin’ Post,” said Phillips. But she yearned to learn hand quilting and applique — anything done by hand she loved. Seeing Phillips’ skill and unique use of color, texture and prints, Wells asked her to be a teacher at the show’s educational program Quilter’s Affair in the late 1990s. “I’ve been teaching ever since,” Phillips said. Phillips’ first time as the SOQS featured quilter came in the late 1990s as well. “There’s special exhibits around featuring a local quilter and their body of work. I’m the Queen for the Day,” she said with a laugh. Since her first stint as featured quilter, Phillips wrote a book, “Hand Appliqued Quilts – Beautiful Designs and Simple Techniques.” It’s been republished in soft cover and is available at Stitchin’ Post.
“I’ve also gotten back into hand embroidery and decorative stitching and working with wool fabrics with texture,” she said. “I teach a lot with Sue Spargo, using wool and cotton hand applique and decorative stitching and embroidery in bright whimsical designs and texture and colors. We teach once a year at Stitchin’ Post and in Santa Barbara in September at the Santa Barbara Quilting Retreats.” Phillips has also designed several of her own patterns, which are available at
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“I took my knitting with me backpacking... I always take projects with me wherever I go. That’s the beauty of handwork.” — Tonye Belinda Phillips Stitchin’ Post. “I don’t have a website anymore, and am focused in Sisters,” she said. “My husband and I travel a lot and I take my work with me sailing and traveling. I took my knitting with me backpacking last summer off the McKenzie Pass with our kids to Scott Mountain. I always take projects with me wherever I go. That’s the beauty of handwork.”
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2020 raffle quilt, “My Kind of Town” by Tonye Phillips, quilted by Laura Simmons. SOQS Sponso r
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By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
Entrepreneur Jean Wells Keenan has been an innovator in the quilting world for over four decades. Creating a business out of her passion, Keenan then took her talents as a teacher, artist, author, and quilt shop proprietor to another level. It all began modestly in 1975, when Keenan, proprietor of the Stitchin’ Post, and her friend Kathy Howell, another business owner nearby, decided to host a small summer fair in July and hang a few quilts outside near her shop. During that time the shop was located downstairs inside the Sisters Hotel on Cascade Avenue. Keenan explained, “I had asked a few people that sewed to bring their quilts, but nobody seemed too interested. I had family quilts that I took from our cedar chest and hung them out with two of my own quilts. But then on that day some of the ladies I had invited brought their quilts after realizing it was just a sharing and caring type of day. So, it became an annual tradition.” For 45 years the sharing and caring has continued — and grown. Every second Saturday in July the entire town of Sisters is wrapped in walls of bright colors for the annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) where you can find over a thousand handcrafted vibrant quilts, all a colorful exploration of patterned artistry pieced together that tell a story. Born and raised in Redmond, Keenan is proud to be a fourth-generation Oregonian. Her father, the late legendary Cal Butler, founded Butler Aircraft in Redmond. Keenan told The Nugget, “As I’ve aged, I find myself thinking of my dad. I spent a lot of time with him in his later years. He was passionate about airplanes and about his work and I know that’s what drove him to be a success.” Butler learned to fly in Redmond when he was 15. An inventor of agricultural aviation equipment who flew in World War II, he supported the use of air tankers in fighting wildfires and played an active role in developing the Redmond Airport. She added, “He was brought up by his mom as a single parent because his dad,
a pharmacist who was helping the doctors deliver medicine, died of the Spanish flu during the 1918 pandemic. “When my dad came back from the war, he started a crop-dusting business and he was always inventing mechanisms, like a rotary spray nozzle and a closed chemical loading system, to improve pilot safety and the performance of airplanes,” she said. “I was in the 7th grade when he bought a navy surplus airplane, and I remember as a family we all went out to the airport to see this bigger plane and it looked like a pile of junk. But my dad figured out how to turn it into the first tanker in the U.S. that was used to put out wildfires.” In 1991, Butler was inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame for his contributions to the field. Keenan’s mother kept the books for her husband and didn’t have any interest in sewing at all. Keenan noted, “I wanted to sew clothing so bad, but my mom didn’t like the idea. However, my grandmother sewed. So, when I was nine years old my mom finally said that my grandmother could teach me how to sew.” W hat a difference a grandmother can make in a child’s life. Thus, the seeds were planted… “As soon as I had babysitting money I went out and bought my own fabric from Roberts in Redmond,” she said. “Mom didn’t want me to make my own clothes until I took home ec in school, but I snuck and made a few skirts anyway.” By the time Keenan was 15 years old she was sewing Western shirts so her sisters would look their best at horse shows. “As a family we went to so many horse shows since my younger sisters June and Judy loved horses. And in my mind, I was sure they got their blue ribbons because of my sewing!” Keenan said, laughing. Keenan had a love affair with fabric by making it her own. “Once I learned how to make patterns, I would always change something up in the pattern to make it my own design,” she said. “I went to Oregon State and majored in Home Economics and during my freshman year, I
was taking a sewing class and we all had to make the same dress. But I put a little trim on each side of the band, and I got a B instead of an A because I personalized my project.” A teacher at heart, Keenan is an artist who loves to give by connecting with people as an instructor. She taught home economics for eight years in Beaverton before moving to Sisters. She noted, “There weren’t any home ec teaching jobs in this area, and I wanted to continue my classes in Central Oregon.” Keenan taught home economics for Central Oregon Community College in 1975 and had 25 students who wanted to take a patchwork class in Sisters. “My friend, Pat, who owned a store in Portland, where I was getting all the cotton fabric for my students, one day finally said, ‘Well, Jean, you just need to open a store.’” She added, “I had never even had a retail type job before, but I took all of the money out of my retirement and opened the Stitchin’ Post. I just did it by the seat of my pants. I really didn’t know what I was doing.” Keenan rented out an area downstairs in the Sisters Hotel that is now the bar in Sisters Saloon. She found vintage wooden Coca Cola cartons and painted them and put her thread in them.
Patrons could find fabric remnants in heirloom chest of drawers and in restored trunks. “I didn’t want my shop to look like other department stores,” she said. Keenan’s daughter, Valori Wells, was only a toddler and remembers spending a lot of time in Stitchin’ Post. Wells, said, “I had some of my first concrete memories being in that shop, especially when I was in kindergarten. I remember helping customers and learning how to count change at a really young age. It was just part of my life, that’s what we did. Fabric and textiles are intertwined into who I am. Growing up in the shop gave me an education about business that I didn’t realize I was getting.” Keenan added, “I never forced a sewing career on Valori. It was in the 7th grade when she became interested in photography. They had a dark room at the school, and she fell in love with it.” “Being given that opportunity to pursue any dream I had, which was in the art field, I studied photography at a school in Portland,” Wells said. “I had to find my own path back into the shop and I did. After nearly four years at school, mom asked me to help with photography
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for her book. That opened the door to allowing me to find my artistic vision within our industry and within our shop.” Wells, now co-owner of Stitchin’ Post, manages the business while Keenan can settle back spending more time creating art and gardening. Keenan is an author with 30 quilting books under her belt and has received many honors over the years. In 1997 she was inducted into the Primedia Independent Retailers Hall of Fame, and in 1998 she received the Michael Kile Award for lifetime achievement honoring commitment to creativity and excellence in the quilting industry. In 1999 the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce honored Stitchin’ Post with Business of the Year. She received “Citizen of the Year” award in 2007 and was inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame in 2010. Keenan sums up her “formula” succinctly: “I think it’s all about my passion for what I do that has helped me to become a success.”
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Nurturing the next generation of quilters By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
Quilting has been integral to Diane Tolzman’s daily life for the past 20 years. In 2014 when her 9-year-old grandson, Devin, showed an interest in learning the art of her craft, she was glad to serve as a model of inspiration for the future generation quilters. “I was always quilting when my son, his wife and their kids moved up here to Sisters six years ago,” Tolzman explained. “Devin was 9 at the time and spent time watching me quilt and then decided he wanted to make his first quilt. He searched through my fabric “stash” and found what he wanted to use. He laid out the fabric in a design and I cut it for him. He learned how to use the sewing machine and sewed it together.” His first quilt in 2014, aptly named “All of my Favorite things,” included just that: baseball, strawberries, glow-in-the-dark fish, airplanes and more. Devin told The Nugget, “I needed a gift for my parents for Christmas that year and I thought a quilt would be nice.” In 2015, Devin designed a quilt after the Minecraft video game. “Since the Minecraft characters are made of pixels, which are squares, I decided
to make that quilt,” he said. “First, I made a pattern using colored pencils and graph paper, then cut out the squares using fabric from my grandma’s stash.” Devin’s latest quilt, crafted at age 14, was packed full of Oregon wildlife which hung in the special exhibit “Quilts Made By Men” during the 2019 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS). “I wanted to make a quilt that shows all the winter animals of Sisters that visit us in our backyard,” said Devin. He had also made a special pink puff quilt for his baby sister Brooklyn in 2017. “That quilt was a big challenge for me since I never made a puff quilt, so my grandmother helped,” he said. All of Devin’s quilts were entered in the Deschutes County Fair & Expo, except for the first one. All three quilts hung in the Next Generation Quilt Exhibit at SOQS. Devin’s younger brother, Jordan, made his first quilt last year at age 5. Jordan said, “I was watching my brother and thought quilting looked fun.” He named his quilt “Gone Fishing,” since one of his favorite things to do is to go fishing with his dad. The 6-year-old has already reeled in three bass and two trout. Jordan’s quilt hung in Next Generation Quilters at the 2019 SOQS and was
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Diane Tolzman has been mentoring her grandsons, Devin and Jordan, in the art of quiltmaking. entered in the Deschutes County Fair & Expo the same year. Jordan is now working on a Christmas story quilt with Tolzman for next year. Tolzman was drawn into the world of sewing when attending a Catholic high school in Beaverton. “We had a sewing class and I began making all my school clothes,” she said. “Years later, I took a quilting class at a community college and was hooked.” For Tolzman, who is cochair for East of the Cascade Quilters, quilting is an enjoyable art form that can SOQS Sponso r
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Quilters help provide scholarships for high school students By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
Since 2007, quilters who participate in the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show have turned their talents to helping others. The W ish Upon A Card Fundraiser & Fabric Challenge started as a partnership with the St. Charles Foundation/Wendy’s Wish (Wendy’s Wish disbanded in 2015). The Wish Upon A Card Program continued, with proceeds supporting the SOQS Scholarship Program benefiting Sisters High School students. Quilters from all over the United States and instructors of Quilter’s Affair, an educational workshop program that happens during the five days that precede the SOQS, donate stunning fabric postcards — and some take part in the Fabric Challenge, using fabrics donated by Robert Kaufman fabrics. Fabric postcards begin with basic guidelines and can be as creative as the artist wants to be. The fabric postcards that the instructors from Quilters Affair and winners of the challenge craft are framed and/or matted and are auctioned during Quilter’s Affair. Additionally, nonframed cards are also available for purchase. This year, SOQS will be posting these miniature pieces of artwork online for sale on their website. There will be over 250 cards available for purchase. Wish Cards arrive in the mail for SOQS from all over the United States, and they have over 70 quilters taking part this year. Since the beginning,
High Desert Frameworks! in Bend has sponsored the program and Myrna Dow has matted and framed cards for auction. Dawn Boyd, SOQS executive director, said, “This year, we are excited to not only have High Desert Frameworks! helping once again, but we are also welcoming Clearwater Gallery and Wildflower Studios to our Wish Team of framers/ sponsors.” Since 2015 Kathy Jasper, a Beaverton resident, has volunteered for SOQS; no job too small. In 2017 she added The Wish Upon a Card Fundraiser to her many volunteer positions at the show. Jasper noted, “ When I signed up as a volunteer for the quilt show and met Ginny Hall and Kathy Miller and all the other volunteers, they made me feel like we had been friends forever and I’ve been involved ever since. I take a vacation from my job during the week of the Quilter’s Affair and have volunteered for Wish Upon a Card sales during the Quilter’s Affair and the day of the quilt show. I am fortunate that the company that I work for will pay qualified charitable organizations for the hours that we volunteer. All my time spent making cards is also part of the time I can claim. So, I try to stay busy to maximize what I can earn for SOQS.” Jasper has also been quilting for 15 years. She added, “I was curious about quilting, but I had determined that I didn’t have the space in my house. But after my partner got me a fancy sewing machine for my birthday, I experimented with a baby quilt for
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Happy Town 2020 by Kristin Shields.
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a neighbor. After the first quilt, I was hooked.” Jasper’s friend, Marion Shimoda, who was the featured fiber artist in Clearwater Gallery in 2018, See WISH on page 23
All 2020 participants who donated fabric postcards to this year’s Wish Upon a Card program had their name entered to win a one-of-a-kind fabric postcard created and signed by Jean Wells (and graciously matted and framed by High Desert Frameworks! of Bend).
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was the catalyst in convincing her to attend the SOQS and to begin creating Wish Upon a Card postcards. “I made my first card for The Wish Upon A Card Program in 2014. In 2015, I received an honorable mention, and second place in 2018 and 2020, and first place in 2019,” Jasper explained. “For me just to have a card selected for framing feels like a win.” Longtime fans of SOQS, Jill Huntington and her family have attended the annual show since 1996. Huntington, a quilter, lives in Portland with her husband and four grown kids. “I made my first quilt as a wedding gift for my husband back in 1995. Serendipitously, I found the quilt pattern called Autumn Pines in a book by Jean Wells, ‘Patchwork Quilts Made Easy.’ I first learned about SOQS from Jean’s
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book, which included photos and information about the event. It became a must-goto, although we missed the quilt show that year because my husband and I were having a summer wedding on the second Saturday in July!” This is the first year Huntington donated a fabric
Since the beginning, High Desert Frameworks! in Bend has sponsored the program and Myrna Dow has matted and framed cards for auction. postcard to The Wish Upon A Card Fundraiser & Fabric Challenge. She displayed quilts in the SOQS in 2018 and 2019. Huntington said, “I
wanted to get involved with The Wish Upon A Card Program as a way of contributing to the show and to the SOQS Scholarship Fund for the Sisters Outlaws high
school students. Also, I had never made a fabric postcard before, so I was eager to try something new and to challenge myself to make a design given a hand-selected collection of fabrics.” Huntington’s postcard design for 2020, “Something Good in Every Day,” features a vase of flowers set on a neutral background. She said, “My inspiration came from Kaffe Fassett designs in which he uses vases as a motif. In my collection of low-volume fabrics, I found a neat fabric with words on it that seemed so appropriate for our current times. The fabric reads, ‘Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day!’ When I created the postcard, I centered those words on the top of the postcard design.” The Huntingtons are also the creative team behind Huntington Quilt Design on Instagram, and are members of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild. SOQS Sponso r
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Tolzman said. “We dedicated the quilt, ‘100 Years Strong,’ This year the theme to all the brave women and for the virtual SOQS is men from many ethnic “My Kind of Town,” and backgrounds who fought to Tolzman’s quilt, “My Kind of legalize the voting rights for Winter Town,” will be shown women.” in the East of the Cascade The project took on a Quilters Special Exhibit in unifying force. The quilt the virtual SOQS on July 11. was designed and pieced There will also be a spe- by Tolzman, Gilda Hunt cial exhibit by quilters that and Jennifer Cannard. The live in Central Oregon who appliquéd women on the are celebrating 100 years of quilt were created by Hunt, and the fabric photographs women’s suffrage. “This quilt was inspired printed by Tolzman. Cannard by the 100th anniversary cel- did all the sewing and it was ebrating women’s suffrage,” machine quilted by Tolzman.
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Jordan became interested in quilting last year at age 5.
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Becoming a Friend of the Show By Katy Yoder Correspondent
To provide free admission to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, SOQS organizers depend on business sponsors, quilt sales, donations and their membership, Friends of the Show. SOQS Executive Director Dawn Boyd says the membership is like being an Oregon Public Broadcasting supporter: “It’s a way for people to feel more deeply involved in supporting the show.” Membership levels offer a richer connection with SOQS and ways to support the annual quilt show and participating businesses. Membership underwrites programs and events created to expand partnerships with the community. There’s a diverse group of seasoned and budding quilters, all interested in learning, being inspired, and continuing quilting history that began in ancient Egypt. Annual memberships offer entry points for all kinds of budgets, starting at the $50 Sawtooth Star on up to the $1,000 Lone Star membership. You can join
any time of the year. Each category offers discounts at participating quilt stores and free admission to quilt museums. Benefits are numerous and are best explored on the SOQS website. (SOQS.org) Organizers appreciate and welcome general donations as well. Continuing a huge annual event that’s always been and will remain free to the public takes an ongoing investment and participation by those who value what SOQS has been doing for the past 45 years. Joining now will ensure SO QS continues and enriches opportunities for quilters and those who appreciate the art form. The membership card offers access to discounts for other shows along the western U.S. and museums like the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, or the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center in T il lamook, Oregon. Quilt shops from Danville, California, to Reardon, Washington, and throughout Oregon offer 15 percent off purchases for qualifying SOQS members. There’s a list of participating businesses and museums on
the website. Contact them directly to find out how much you can save. A member since 2010, Kathy Miller has enjoyed watching what goes on throughout the year in preparation of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, especially the day of the show. “To support that kind of community involvement and activity is something I love doing,” said Miller from her home in Pacific Grove. “Sisters is such a wonderful place with many community-building events. What Jean Wells grew so long ago is another example of what makes Sisters special. I wish more places would emulate it. Having a free event that promotes art and love all over town lifts everyone. Everybody should be a friend of the show. Seeing what the people of Sisters put together is amazing! We aren’t having a quilt show this year, but I can’t wait to see how Dawn Boyd, the SOQS board and her volunteers pull together something virtually wonderful.” Louise Warren lives in McMinnville and has been coming to the show for 20 years. To support SOQS,
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“Friends of the Show” receive notification of online availability of annual Quilter’s Affair class information, among other benefits.
she has donated during the show and often had quilts hanging. This year she decided it would be a great time to become a member and contribute that way. She is excited to take advantage of membership benefits. “In past years I’ve gone with friends who used their membership perks. Once stores and museums are reopened, I’ll check to see where my membership is good and will target those places as much as I can,” said Warren. “It shows all of us that it’s worthwhile to support the show.” Through social media efforts, Friends of the Show membership is growing. As SOQS gets the word out about this great way to
support quilting in all its variations, they’re ensuring the event will persevere and flourish with wide support. Boyd suggests joining through the SOQS website. It’s the easiest and best way to get on board. “If you’d prefer not going through the website you can join by contacting the office,” said Boyd. “For some, we know going online can be a bit daunting. We understand some people prefer talking on the phone or visiting the office at 220 S. Ash St., Ste. 4, in Sisters.” The SOQS phone number is 541-549-0989 and their email address is admin@ soqs.org. Boyd and her faithful volunteers look forward to adding new members into the fold. SOQS Sponso r
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Wine coolers refresh on hot days By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
Rumor has it that during Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) Sisters establishments sell more wine than they sell beer during Sisters Rodeo. What could be even better than a cool glass of wine on a warm July day? Possibly a frosty fruity wine cooler. Wine coolers have been bottled and sold by commercial distributors since the early 1980s. The term “wine cooler” was originally a description of a drink that a bartender would make by combining wine and various other ingredients to make a refreshing summer beverage. Think Sangria or Kir Royale. They were the brightly colored libations that combined the flavors of an inexpensive wine like Chablis with fruit juices — brands like Bartles & Jaymes, Seagram’s, and California Cooler. They were the hit drink of the 1980s and the joke drink of the 1990s. The California Cooler took off
commercially in the mid1980s like a rocket. But, in 1991, Congress changed the way wine was taxed and companies no longer saw wine coolers as profitable. However, in May 2019, for the first time in nearly three decades, Bartles & Jaymes started paying that $1.07 excise tax to put the “wine back in wine coolers” with the relaunch of its brand. With the summer heat in full swing, the appeal of that light, fruity, low-alcohol drink that can be served very cold sounds delightful. The cool thing is that homemade wine coolers are easy to make and taste a lot better than the commercially produced ones of the 1980s. The key ingredients of the wine cooler are inexpensive wine (usually white), clear lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up) and fruit juice. This is where the fun and creativity begin. Fruit juices give the wine cooler its color and main flavor. A grocery store shelf will reveal all sorts from apple, white grape, orange, and lemon, to peach, cucumber, strawberry, kiwi, and lime.
The basic “Wine Cooler” recipe is: 2 ounces inexpensive white wine 2 ounces fruit juice 2 to 4 ounces clear soda Additional items can include fresh fruit, lemon or lime wedges, and with some practice and careful experimentation, you can adjust the percentages of wine/ juice/soda to your preferences. Fresh fruit such as berries can be added as a garnish and lemon or lime can be squeezed in to really perk up the flavors. Wine coolers can be made dry or sweet. For dry variations, any fruit juice will work, with exceptional favorites including cucumber, lime, and cranberry. Orange, strawberry, white grape and apple go well with sweeter coolers (more soda). For the sweetest palates (and perhaps for the most acidic/ bitter wine), a teaspoon of sugar can be dissolved in the wine before the colder soda and fruit juice are added. Further variations allow for rosé or blush wine, both work well with the red fruit juices. Red wine can also
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be used; however, it doesn’t go as well with fruit juices like cucumber, lime, orange, lemon and kiwi. What’s the difference between wine spritzers and wine coolers? The two terms have at times become somewhat confused and no doubt the wine cooler concept grew
out of the already established spritzer. A spritzer is most basically wine and sparkling water or wine and club soda. It is therefore dryer than a cooler. Spritzers are still refreshing on warm days and for an added kick, small portions of vermouth, rum, or gin can be added to give it more of a cocktail taste. SOQS Sponso r
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Quilting has a long and vibrant international history By Katy Yoder Correspondent
preserved quilt is a Sicilian wall hanging made in the 14th century. It is estimated to have been made about 1395. It portrays the legend of Tristan. The piece of art was made using quilting with trapunto (stuffed quilting) on solid white fabric. The piece is now displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England. Some researchers believe that quilting, in the form of quilted clothing, was brought to Europe through the Crusades. Muslim warriors wore tightly quilted garments as part of their armor, which was soon adopted by medieval European soldiers. Although fine quilting was a sign of affluence, the sewing together of layers for warmth was done by the poor as well. If makers couldn’t afford carded wool
The technique we call quilting crossed many borders and played a part in ancient history. From the beginning, quilts have told human stories, reflected religious and philosophical beliefs, and revealed what people wore, either out of necessity or as adornment. Stitched into layered linen with cotton stuffing inserted to raise sections of the design, faces of those who lived thousands of years ago look beyond the edges of quilts into a future they’d find hard to believe. or cotton to sew between Researchers have uncovlayers, then old blankets, ered examples of quilting clothing or even feathers, around the world. In North straw or leaves were used America, quilting began instead. with immigrants bringing The oldest discovery, their sewing and handwork from 5,500 years ago is of traditions from Europe. For hundreds of years, African American slaves made quilts for their owners and for themselves. When time allowed, women pieced together beautiful quilts with the scraps they gathered and saved. The result was a beauty that defied circumstances of servitude and focused on love stitched together in terrible times. That tradition has evolved and thrived through the skilled hands of people like the women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show was honored to have them as guests in years past to pass along their wisdom — both with the needle and in beautiful a capella song. The Smithsonian National Museum of the PHOTO COURTESY SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW American Indian has one The 2021 SOQS will feature Egyptian tentmakers who do hand-applique of the largest collections of that originated in the Bedouin tribes. Native American quilts from the 1940s. The Northern Plains tribes began quilting out of necessity when buffalo herds were decimated by Euro-American settlers attempting to subdue the Plains tribes in the 19th century. The tribes had to find alternate sources for robes and ritual practices. Missionary wives taught quilting techniques to Indian women, who soon found imaginative ways to personalize what they created. The origins of quilting can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Quilting commemorated personal stories, historical events and was a reflection of the beauty surrounding its maker. There are rare examples of old quilts. One
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an ivory carving, featuring the king or Pharaoh of the Egyptian First Dynasty wearing a mantle or cloak that appears to be quilted. It was found in the Temple of Osiris at Abydos in 1903 and is currently in the British Museum collection.
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historical Chinese patchwork garments, known as the baijia pao or “One Hundred Families Robe,” and a recent practice of American adopters of Chinese children. By combining the Chinese tradition of baijia pao, with American commemorative quilt making, makers of the new “One Hundred Good Wishes Quilts” are creating a unique opportunity for a cross-cultural exchange. People started making Chinese patchwork in the Liu Song of the Southern Dynasty. The first emperor of Liu Song D ynasty, named Liu Yu, was born in an underprivileged family. His mother gathered rags from the neighborhoods to make a patchwork. When he became the emperor, he perceived this kind of patchwork as the symbol for his impoverished childhood. All the infants in Liu’s family had to use the patchwork so that his offspring could know how fortunate they were. Afterwards, his citizens followed this royal custom to make “Bai jia yi” for their babies. For centuries the Chinese used quilted cloth to make padded winter clothing,
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wisely reasoning that two or three layers were warmer than one. Later, the Arabs were discovered wearing quilted garments beneath chain mail. Multiple layers of cloth sewn together provided additional protection and prevented chafing more effectively than cloth of a single layer. Some historians believe this quilted clothing, when brought back to Europe, provided the idea for the bed quilt used today. The 2021 SOQS will
feature Egyptian tentmakers who do hand-applique that originated in the Bedouin tribes. According to SOQS Executive Director Dawn Boyd, the men applique the designs that are used
Those who visit the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show have been, and continue to be, inspired and awed by the works of textile art. for weddings and other celebrations. “We had to put off their visit until next year, we want to celebrate world-quilting
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Sisters is ‘My Kind of Town’ for artist By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
There is something magical about Sisters — and Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Artist Dan Rickards knows it. This year’s poster, “My Kind of Town,” created by Rickards for the 45th Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) captures the essence of this charming town. “There are quite a few elements that need to come
through in every poster,” Rickards said. “The Sisters mountains, a quilt, and the theme involved that needs to be threaded in.” Rickards painted the majestic Three Sisters Mountains under a bright sun as the backdrop, included the town of Sisters, along with one anonymous woman wearing a sun bonnet. That image was created long before it accidentally became a symbol of a different kind of quilt show. “At first, I wasn’t sure if I should have someone in the painting,” Rickards mused. “But I realized it’s the people in the town during the quilt show that are such
a huge part of the show, not just the quilts going up.” Sisters is usually packed with people on Quilt Show Day — and it will be again. “I have filtered through one person in a way that represents all the people,” Rickards said. “I almost painted a town of people, but that element remains for a future poster.” Rickards said that the town elements in the poster are more generic and that it’s very representational. He added, “I wanted to be looking through the person’s eyes, through the town into the mountains. It’s more of the way that we feel when we are here, not the way the town literally looks.” Dawn Boyd, SOQS executive director, said, “The board unanimously thought of Dan as this year’s poster artist, as he embodies so much of the quilt show — which is always about
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celebrating creativity and community. And with our theme of ‘My Kind of Town,’ it seemed so appropriate.
“At first, I wasn’t sure if I should have someone in the painting. But I realized it’s the people in the town during the quilt show that are such a huge part of the show, not just the quilts going up.” — Dan Rickards
Dan and his wife have not only made Sisters their own hometown, they are a vital part of it. “We are so excited to have Dan as our poster artist celebrating our 45th anniversary,” said Boyd. The 2020 poster may be ordered online from Stitchin’ Post at https://stitchinpost. com.
SCOUTING the Northwest By Scout Arnone
Fear not the false black widow “Teacher Scout! Come look! I found something!” a 5-year-old student called out to me. I put aside my lesson plans and went to see what had captured him so completely. “It’s a spider!” Sure enough, the young naturalist was placing his hands gently on the ground so the spider could crawl onboard. For some reason, this particular student never demonstrated the patience and fortitude to listen to anything I had to say about leaf shapes, ungulate tracks, or which berries were inedible,
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but he was still and patient as the spider slowly moved one leg at a time until it was completely on his hand. He smiled brightly, “I think it’s a black widow!” It crawled all over his arms, but I felt it crawl all over me. He beamed from ear to ear. This moment was crucial. All deep-rooted feelings I had fostered against spiders: the trauma of finding a widow in my hair, and the years of throwing shoes at a wall in a fearful squashing attempt were starting to creep to the surface. I took a deep breath and tried to don an expression that displayed a general love and acceptance of all creatures. “Cool!” I said, “You made a friend!” “Yeah, and I think she is a black widow.” “Oh, boy. Let’s see here. Make sure you’re being gentle.” I said maneuvering around him. I came down to his level. “What do you know about black widows?” I asked. “They are mean and poisonous so much they can make you die!” He said. I wasn’t quite sure how he had managed to disconnect the dangerous creature he was describing from the peril
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon he suggested he might be in, but he just kept smiling and rotating his arm different angles to stop her from running up his sleeve. The western black widow (Lactrodectus hesperus) is likely the most dangerous spider in Oregon. A single bite from a black widow damages the nervous system and manifests as abdominal muscle cramps, nausea, profuse perspiration, tremors, fever, and labored breathing. Symptoms can carry on for many days. “That’s true, but she’s also a really good helper.” The black widow’s messy web wedged in the darkest corner of your garage is made of some of the strongest arachnid silk around and is hyper-reactive to any movements. This is essential as the rest of her hunting senses are quite dull. She hangs upside-down, thanklessly reducing your mosquito population, your boxelder intruders, and your bothersome flies. She interrupts the line of ants marching to your kitchen, the cockroaches scuttling toward your baseboards, and scorpions the cat thoughtfully left on the doorstep. Now, the spider he was holding was not a black widow, it was a false black widow, identified easily by
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Black widows are not villains of the natural world. the glaring lack of red hourglass on its underside. But I decided that a spider ID session was best suited for another day, as a much more precious lesson was transpiring. A kid’s world is very black and white; the villains in their cartoons operate simply for evil’s sake. But the “villains” of the natural world (rattlesnakes, scorpions, and spiders) operate without cruelty or intent to harm — only evolutionary integrity. And the sooner we can teach children about the value of our most-feared creatures, the sooner they can develop a respect for all life, protect that life, and save our planet. “Let’s make sure we find
her a good place to sit and catch bugs!” I told him. We took the spider outside and walked around the building until we found a forgotten corner. “Here, you put her up there!” he said, extending the spider to me. Every muscle tensed and the spider continued crawling around and around his outstretched hand. “Aww! I’d love to, but it’s important for you to learn how to take care of our animal friends, too! That’s it. Place her gently. Yep. Gently brush her off.” A very grateful spider scurried away, and a very grateful teacher did not stop her.
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To the Editor: Good things happen in Sisters. I went to Sisters Bakery a few days ago to get some of the famous pastries for a special treat for my wife and visiting daughter. While waiting in line to go in, there was a young man behind me that appeared to be a painting contractor. I offered to him to go first because he was working person and I am retired. We both proceeded to get our goodies and when I went to pay, the lady said that the young man had already paid for my purchase. What a very nice thing for him to do. If you read this I would say; May God Bless You. Gary Kutz
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To the Editor: Last week, Jeff Mackey wrote: “Who would benefit from erasing the truth about what and who was the reason behind the civil war?” Wrong question. The correct question is: Should soldiers and generals from the Confederacy, a treasonous regime whose goal was to preserve slavery, be glorified, celebrated and honored by statues, names of streets and names of U.S. military bases? The obvious answer is no. These monuments to slavery were erected well after the civil war ended and their purpose was clear: to continue to oppress blacks and take away their rights as Americans. The Confederate flag has become a symbol for white supremacy. It also should be banned from public places, as should the Nazi flag. These are symbols of hate and oppression. He also wrote: “Shouldn’t we at least continue to honor and celebrate the thousands who gave their lives to end slavery?” Certainly. This is why it is so important to remove the names and statues of those who were pro-slavery and replace them with those who actually legislated or fought to end slavery, like those liberated slaves who actually fought in the civil war. The history books and museums will still reflect the history. This is all about honoring and glorifying the right people in public places, not about preserving history. He also wrote: “Where are the poverty, homelessness, and crime highest? Who has been in charge of those cities for 50-plus years...” Let’s see. You are trying to insinuate that it’s Democrat left-wing leadership that is at fault here. Blaming Democrats, so called “elites,” and big cities does not help. It turns-out that the highest crime rates in the nation per capita are: Bessemer, AL.; Monroe, LA; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; Memphis, TN; Flint, MI. Five of the top 10 cities are in RED states, which have Republican leadership. Those plus Michigan voted majority for Trump. There are bad people everywhere, including in Central Oregon, where unfortunately even here there is a white supremacist presence. The blame game solves nothing, particularly if you don’t have your facts straight. He also wrote:
“ …is our nation better off since kicking God totally out of school classrooms?” Our democracy claims that we are all equal under God, but it also requires that there is a separation between church and state. In the Bible it states “Give back to Caesar the things of Caesar, and to God the things of God.” Even the Bible says that government and church should be separate. Preaching a particular gospel in classrooms is fine for evangelical schools, but not public schools. Religion is a guide for principles and morals, not a solution. The solution is a societal change in culture, which requires leaders in both the government and churches to lead with the right policies and by example. We are not getting any moral leadership or policies that will fix this from our government. This why people are in the streets protesting, for that cultural shift that is so badly needed. We are better than this. Steve Nugent
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To the Editor: I must take issue with the writer of Facts Matter which you featured in page 2 of the July 1 Nugget. While I agree, wholeheartedly, with the author’s contention that facts must form the “foundation from which we make our decisions,” they must also be put in proper context and reported accurately. The writer makes two serious errors in reporting “facts.” First, the author contends that number of deaths associated with COVID-19 is comparable to deaths caused by two earlier flu pandemics, the Asian flu and Hong Kong flu, neither of which, the author contends, caused a national lockdown. If this current pandemic were over, the author might have a point but, from what the experts tell us, this flu could continue to spread and kill at even higher rates for another 18 months resulting in a far higher death total than either of the earlier cases. The author’s assertion is a classic case of comparing apples to oranges based on sloppy thinking. In many ways the author’s second assertion, that just “10 unarmed Black men were killed by police in 2019” is even more poorly constructed. The Washington Post database, upon which the author bases this claim, does not report the number of unarmed Black men killed by police, it only reports on the number of unarmed Black fatally shot by onduty police officers. The killing of George Floyd will never be reported in that database as he was suffocated by a police officer. Neither are deaths caused by police beating, tasering, neglect, choking and off-duty officers counted. Perhaps there’s a case to be made that the killing of Black men by police is not endemic but the author fails to make it. Jeff Tryens
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To the Editor: The Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank has always been a community effort. While the Kiwanis Club provides the building, organization and many of the volunteers, it heavily relies on the Sisters community for the money to purchase the food and supplies. But COVID-19 radically changed the needs of the food bank. And WOW — has the Sisters
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community responded! On behalf of the Sisters Kiwanis Club, We want to acknowledge the incredible community effort to support the Sisters Food Bank. The community generosity over the last five months has been nothing short of amazing. Individual and organizational contributions are far greater than they have ever been. The community not only responded with more donations, but community volunteers also responded with their time. Operating the food bank is now difficult because most of the volunteers are in the COVID-19 “at risk” category because of age. Special safety and social distancing procedures were needed to protect all the volunteers and food bank customers. And, when our normal group of Kiwanis and community volunteers needed help to operate the food bank, extra volunteers stepped up to fill the void. Volunteers donated a huge amount of time and took on extra risk to keep the food bank operational. The gratitude of people using the food bank made it all worthwhile. Obviously, there is a lot of uncertainty over the future demands on the food bank. While we all hope that demands will slow this summer, there is even more uncertainty over what will happen this winter. But, after much deliberation, Sisters Kiwanis believes the food bank is adequately funded for the summer and early fall. So, the Club wants the community to know it will be OK to hold off donations at this time. We are concerned there are other un-met social needs in Sisters. You might consider supporting other Sisters charities instead. However, we ask you to keep the Food Bank in mind for your traditional Christmas giving. Kiwanis will let the community know if there is a need for more funding. Again, thank you so much for the outstanding support! You made a difference! Doug Wills, on behalf of Kiwanis officers and board
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To the Editor: I see each weekend the signs “Black Lives Matter.” I hope these refer to Black-on-Black murders in all the big cities and the breakdown of Black families, poverty, up to 70 percent abortion rate in some areas. The Black community says it’s not the White’s problem, but theirs to address and fix. The radical “Black Lives Matter” movement is fully funded by the Marxist socialist movement and agenda in America. Fox News had a “BLM” leader of New York City and he said he would burn America down if he didn’t get his way. Terrorist threat? In the Bible with the three sons of Noah — Japheth, Shem, and Ham — all humanity began. Now Black, Brown, White, God says each life matters to Him! Our society needs reforms on social injustices and other problems. We are battling a wild pandemic, also. I would and others challenge the Christian churches as a whole to meet at the middle school grounds for a time of calling on God in prayer for help we critically need. Chet Davis
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Invasion of the giant bee snatchers! The Xerces Society, one of the leading world-wide insect conservation organizations, put on a four-hour Bumble Bee Atlas webinar a couple of weeks back. Right in the middle of it, the presenter, Professor Rich Hatfield, paused in his recitation on bumble bees and placed an illustration of the Asian giant wasp on the screen, saying: “This is not one of our local bumble bees, it is the “murder wasp” that’s hit the headlines recently. The reason I put this in my program is because I have heard of misinformed people killing our native bumble bees, thinking they are the infamous invader, the Asian yellowfaced wasp.” Please, Good People, be sure of what you are killing
before you do it. Our native bumble bees are among the most important plant pollinators on this beautiful old Earth we call home. They have enough trouble staying alive without being killed because they are being mistaken for the alien Asian giant wasp. As near as I can discover, about 15 of these giant invaders have been observed in the USA proper, and that was up near Tacoma, Washington. If a group somehow got trapped in a shipping container in the home range of these giants, and then got loose when they arrived in the Seattle docks, they could have flown to the Tacoma area, but… Entomologists at Washington State University (WSU) are looking into the sudden appearance of these giant wasps, Vespa mandarinia. The invaders are as long as a child’s little finger — the world’s largest wasps — and they are fearsomelooking creatures. They have a sting that can kill humans if one is stung multiple times, earning them their nickname, “murder wasps.” Beekeepers in the area of discovery have reported piles of dead bees with their heads ripped off, an alarming sight and apparently the sign of the giant wasp’s actions. Obviously, the U.S. doesn’t need another factor endangering our native pollinators and
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon the honey business. Back in their home range, these monsters are found in the forests and low mountains of eastern and southeast Asia. They live in dens in the ground (as do our native bumble bees), and feed on large insects, including native wasps and the European honey bees, which they are devastating in Japan. The newest report on the wasp’s presence in the U.S. came in at the end of May from the little town of Custer, Washington, near the British Columbia border. The monstrous insect was found dead and has been reported by WSU to be a mated queen, which to me, as a former bee-keeper, spells bad news. She may have come from a colony of her own, or — worse news — she may have come from a colony already spreading out and she was looking for a new place to build a colony. If so, she may have sisters out looking for the same thing… While they are not usually aggressive towards humans, they can be if provoked, claim WSU scientists. Their stingers are big and painful, and inject a potent neurotoxin. So, what do you do if you spot an Asian giant wasp? I would call our local county health department (541-3227400). If the insect is dead
This is the dreaded Asian wasp. or in pieces please do all you can to obtain the specimen for further study and identification. No matter how loathsome it may appear, please do not dispose of it;
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This is not; it is one of our 30 species of treasured native bumble bees! Please treat our native bees kindly, and get to know them.
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Cavorting with penguins in the Falkland Islands By Craig Frederick Eisenbeis Columnist
A Facebook item spotted by my wife, Kathi, noted the posting person’s most useless purchase of the year: “my 2020 planner.” The collapse of the travel industry in the wake of the novel coronavirus has definitely limited our adventures and unique wildlife experiences. One that we managed to squeeze in last year, however, was visiting penguin colonies in the Falkland Islands. Our first-ever wild penguin sighting happened to be a single, swimming specimen in New Zealand. Just over a year later, however, we would see them by the thousands in the Falkland Islands! Our penguin bonanza, however, almost didn’t happen. Last year, on our Princess Cruise Line voyage circumnavigating South America, penguins were at the very top of our list of planned activities; and we signed up for a penguin tour in Patagonia. Unfortunately, the weather was so bad that we were unable to dock there; and we lost that opportunity. Our next scheduled port was in the Falkland Islands, but we hadn’t signed up for penguins there because we thought we already had that covered. That’s when we belatedly discovered that all the Falkland penguin tours were full. As an alternative, we heard about a public bus line that could take us to a spot where penguins were visible from a distance, so we figured we would have to settle for that. Then we learned that a Norwegian Cruise Ship ahead of us had been unable to land in the Falklands, also due to weather. In the end, though, our ship made it. Then, by mere chance, as we prepared to disembark, we encountered someone who had just decided not to go ashore for the top-rated penguin tour! There was only one ticket,
and Kathi insisted that I take it. So, with a precious ticket in hand, I headed for the Bluff Cove penguin excursion. Kathi took the public bus. The tour started with a mini-bus ride to the other side of East Falkland and the penguin rookeries located at a place called Bluff Cove. On the way, we learned about the islands, their economy, and the 1982 Falklands War. We also learned that there were more of us aboard the Royal Princess (5,600) than inhabited the islands themselves (about 3,200). With no native trees, the Falklands are windswept and grassy, somewhat reminiscent of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. Principal industries are fishing, tourism, and sheep. Like most of the civilized world outside the United States, health care is free. Only a few hundred miles from the Antarctic Peninsula, typical summer high temperatures are in the mid 50s. It was much colder on the day of our February summer visit, and some snowflakes were falling. Our bus arrived at a 35,000-acre sheep farm, where we were parceled out to private 4x4 vehicles and bounced across the tundralike surface to the ocean’s edge, where thousands of penguins awaited. There are five species of penguins in the Falklands, and we would see three. By far the most numerous were the Gentoo penguins, which stand about two and a half feet tall. One third of the world’s Gentoos live in the Falklands. Reaching swimming speeds of 22 mph, Gentoos are the fastest penguin; and they can dive to depths of 600 feet. They do not migrate. The Bluff Cove colony of King penguins consisted of about 40 specimens, including several large, fuzzy chicks. Kings do not build a nest and take turns incubating a single egg on the tops of their feet. The King penguin parents also take turns
going to sea to hunt for food; they can dive to 750 feet and eat a variety of sea creatures, especially fish and squid. At three feet tall and 30 pounds, Kings are second in size only to Emperor penguins, which are not found here. The third species we saw, the Falkland’s smallest, was the two-foot Magellanic; but most of those were at sea. They are named for the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who first saw these flightless birds in 1520. In the vicinity of the rookeries, we were restricted in where we were allowed to walk; but the curious penguins were not similarly constrained and often approached to inspect us closely. Most of the Gentoo chicks were nearly full grown, but some still sported spotty tufts of residual chick down clinging to their bodies. Fallen feathers and down lay thick on the ground. The tour concluded with crumpets and tea at a tiny café and gift shop perched amidst the rookery. Fortunately, as it turned out, Kathi was also able to see plenty of penguins on her (much cheaper) tour, but without the up-close and personal penguin contact at Bluff Cove. The Falkland Islands are a former British Colony that is now referred to as a “British Overseas Territory.” It has been under British rule since 1853, except for 74 days in 1982, when the Argentines invaded the territory with the intent of annexing the islands they refer to as Islas Malvinas. The war was initiated by the Argentine dictator, Leopoldo Galtieri, who was having image and political difficulties at home. He is said to have initiated the war to distract the nation from his problems. It didn’t work out
PHOTO BY KATHI EISENBEIS
Craig Eisenbeis visiting a Gentoo penguin rookery in the Falkland Islands. so well, either for him or the nearly 1,000 fatalities of the war. British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, took umbrage and immediate action, and the British recaptured the islands. The vast majority of casualties were on the Argentinian side. In addition to the land fighting, the British sunk a major Argentine warship, accounting for approximately half the Argentine deaths. Galtieri was removed from power four days after the Argentine surrender. Relations between the 2 countries have since improved but remain frosty. On a subsequent tour later that day, we visited the Liberation Monument, “In Memory of Those Who Liberated Us 14 June 1982.” In another war, the islands
were also the site of a major British 1914 naval victory in World War I. In that engagement, six of eight German ships were sunk, with more than 2,000 casualties. The British suffered ten deaths. The date of the sea battle, December 8, is observed as a public holiday in the Falklands. Returning by boat to the ship, we left the penguins behind and sailed west. The next evening, we reached the Pacific Ocean and rounded a misty Cape Horn as my great-grandfather, Frederick Eisenbeis, had done in 1858 on his way to the Pacific Northwest. However, our trip was doubtlessly more comfortable than his; and we were served champagne and Oysters Rockefeller as we rounded The Horn.
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Replacing fear with faith By Bill Carmichael Guest Columnist
“Well Bill, we’ll just trust the Lord” When I was 12 years old, my father, who was a building contractor, fell 20 feet off a scaffold and broke both his legs and one arm. When I, (with my mother and siblings), arrived at the hospital, my first concern was if my dad was going to live. Once that was assured, my fear turned to how we would survive, as my dad was our only source of income at that time. I said to him, “Dad, what are we going to do now?” “Well Bill, we’ll just trust the Lord,” was his reply. I’d heard that before from him, but this time I wondered just how that was going to play out. My faith in that statement at the time needed some tangible proof that God would come through. And over the following six months I learned two powerful lessons. First, I learned that sitting and waiting for something to happen is usually not a wise approach in how we should “trust the Lord.” We need to look for opportunity while we exercise trust. There was opportunity out there and we, as a family, decided to find it. My mother found a job as a bookkeeper, my sister found a job in a local bakery, and I and my little brother got a paper route. Combined, that gave us just enough money to pay the rent. The second lesson I learned is that when we do our part, God, often through his people, does his part. The bakery allowed my sister to bring home anything left over at the end of the day. Bread, cinnamon rolls, and most anything else sold in a bakery came daily to our house. My father was planning to leave on an elkhunting trip the day after he fell. Instead, our pastor took my dad’s elk tag, shot an elk and brought us the meat. A lady in our church brought canned vegetables and apples from her garden, and so many people left bags of zucchini and tomatoes on our front porch, I prayed they would stop. Fear can be a debilitating thing. What we face today, with not only COVID-19 but with financial uncertainty, job layoffs, and not knowing what will happen next in these crazy political times, seems to magnify fear. Some are saying we should buy guns and ammo and stock up on food. Some are prophesying a new civil war or foreign invasion. One of my friends has built an underground bunker.
But allowing our lives to be driven by fear rather than faith creates anxiety that affects not only our physical and mental health but stifles our ability to trust God. It is true that there may be more troubling times ahead, based on what we have already seen. COVID19 is not going away anytime soon and neither are these other uncertainties. I am not trying to minimize what has happened or might happen. But I learned as a 12-year-old kid that God knew all of this before it ever happened and my father’s simple advice to trust the Lord can help us replace fear with faith. I should also note that the way God often provides is through us, his people. We had just moved to Colorado a year before my dad’s accident, but God’s people saw our need and became his hands of love and provision to my family. From my perspective, that might be a better approach for us to model in these times, rather than buying guns and ammo and hoarding food (and toilet paper). The wisest man to live centuries ago wrote in Proverbs, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.” The Psalmist said, “I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.” And John of the New Testament followed that up with, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.” And Paul’s young protégé, Timothy, wrote, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” And if you want even more comfort and assurance, go read the words of our Lord Jesus in Matthew chapter six. I guarantee Jesus’ assuring words will make your day! These are just a few of the verses that give us a road map in the times we are living. We are not the first generation to face crisis. The age-old choice is ours to choose either fear or faith. My dad died in his sleep just nine days after his 100th birthday. (Thanks for the example, Dad!) I think I will continue to “just trust the Lord.” How about you? Bill Carmichael is a former local pastor, veteran book publisher, and bestselling author of many marriage, family, and parenting books including “Habits of a Healthy Home,” and “Desperate for God.”
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CLASSIFIEDS Sisters Habitat for Humanity ReStore Manager Join our fun team and make a difference in our community! Responsible for volunteer and staff management, inventory control, and merchandising. Starting salary range is $36,000 to $40,000/year DOE. Full-time, exempt, occasional evenings and weekends. Generous benefit package after 90 days. Email cover letter, resume and references to sharlene@sisters habitat.org. See job description at sistershabitat.org/hiring. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED! Looking for an energetic, independent and experienced housekeeper for vacation homes in and around Sisters. Good pay for good work. Part/full time, seasonal. Call Anna @ Sisters Vacation Rentals, 541-420-5296. Wanted: Property Manager Assistant. Assist in management of several vacation homes at Black Butte Ranch. Must be able work weekends and holidays. Schedule is somewhat flexible, especially between October – May. Starts at $15/hr. Call Brenda or Darcy at 541-549-5555 ext. 2. Customer Service and International Dealer Representative: Bird Gard LLC, the world leader in electronic bird control, is seeking an experienced Customer Service and International Dealer Representative. Employment will be full-time and will be based in the company’s facility in the Sisters Industrial Park. Duties will be varied and at times fast paced. The ideal candidate will have a GREAT attitude, solid work ethic, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and be a team player throughout the organization. To apply please email info@birdgard.com to request a job application form and formal job description.
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AGE Sue Stafford Columnist
Debility strikes suddenly From the day I sold my home in Kirkland over 16 years ago, in preparation for moving to Sisters, most areas of my life have fallen nicely into place. I was lulled into a false sense of maintaining this charmed life. All was smooth sailing — until one morning last October when a simple dog-walking jaunt resulted in a fairly serious fall, amazingly resulting in only a broken nose. My nose quickly healed, the bruising subsided, and life went on as usual, for two months — except for a few more falls. A CT scan of my head done the day of the original fall didn’t detect any damage. In December, I started to experience some random symptoms: headaches, dizziness, and vertigo. Postconcussion symptoms with delayed onset? The search for answers began in earnest in January of this year with a visit to my internist, who immediately referred me to physical therapy for balance training. After most PT appointments I felt worse, so I stopped going. I started to cut back on activities and
commitments and had to drop out of my pickleball class. What followed was an unending progression of speech therapy, neuropsych testing, X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, massage/craniosacral treatments (worked great for headaches), an unsatisfactory appointment with a neurologist that left me feeling worse, adjustment of blood pressure medications, and NUCCA chiropractic (helped my neck and lessened the headaches). I was still dealing with vertigo and dizziness and unsteady gait. Then arrived COVID19 with telemedicine appointments, Zoom meetings, masks, days running together, depression, more MRIs and CTs, and then on May 12, I ended up in the emergency room with a splitting headache, weak right arm, and right-hand tremor. They did more scans, ruled out a stroke, gave me some motion sickness pills for the vertigo, and sent me home after eight hours. Whatever was going on in my head, that was the end of my headaches. Guess they burned out. Now I am left with the vertigo and dizziness, which still impacts my stability intermittently. I never know when I will lose my balance and perhaps experience another fall. Finally, on June 8, I met the neurosurgeon who took a different approach. When he heard my tale, his first comment was, “I think everyone may have been looking in the wrong place.” He sent me to have two more MRIs, but this time of my middle and lower back. I returned to see him last week to get the results of the MRIs. On the way up the stairs to his office, my feet
betrayed me once again and I tripped and fell, hitting my nose on the same spot, on the edge of a step. Of course, it hurt and started to bleed immediately. The doctor’s office staff was wonderful, offering ice, Kleenex, a pillow to put behind my head, and real concern for my welfare. Despite another X-ray of my nose later in the afternoon, no confirmation on whether or not my nose is broken again. The MRIs confirmed the doctor’s initial suspicion. The problem lies in my lumbar spine, between L 4-5, where vertebral deterioration and serious stenosis is impeding the impulses between my brain and lower extremities. Another MRI will determine what kind of procedure the doctor can do to improve the situation. One would be fairly simple and the other one would involve fusing L 4-5. F i n a l l y, a f t e r n i n e months, I at least have a diagnosis and possible treatment. This has been a scary, frustrating sojourn that has taken its toll on my confidence, peace of mind, and general well-being. I am thankful for finally finding a doctor who can help and offers some hope for improvement. Going from quick-moving multi-tasker to a cautious, one-thing-at-a-time tasker has been a big adjustment for me. And, for the first time in my life, I am definitely feeling my age and then some. I celebrated my 76th birthday in June by buying myself a new mattress — adjustable even. Good for old age. A friend gave me a “gag gift” — a walker with a big yellow reflector attached with
yellow streamers. Through all of this, I have worked hard to keep my sense of humor. Prior to the initial fall, I had been gradually growing older, with subtle changes apparent, and thought my aging process would continue in that vein. I have always enjoyed good health, independence, and my physical abilities. The sudden onset of debilitating symptoms that come and go, causing me to not trust my own stability and abilities, coupled with the isolation due to the pandemic, have had a profound effect on me. It is as if old age has arrived all at once with the speed and unexpectedness of a tornado. I wish I could wake up, like Dorothy, and realize it’s all been a bad dream, and Auntie Em and Toto are there to reassure me. I have now purchased a nice juniper walking stick with a carved face of an old bearded man on it. Between my walking stick and the walker, I should be able to more safely move around, until my back is repaired. Friends have been so thoughtful and concerned with offers of help in so many ways. One next door neighbor cleaned all the pine needles off my roof and gutters and another one took me to the ER and came back hours later and picked me up. Through all of this I have certainly learned the truth of the wisdom of Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns, who wrote, “The best-laid plans of mice and men / Go oft awry.” So I will live my life to the fullest, as I am able, one day at a time, not wasting time in the past or worrying about the future.
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rate of cases and mortality in comparison with many other regions, the state is not meeting benchmarks for declining hospitalizations and the level of unidentified community spread. Hospitalizations for confirmed COVID-19 cases have been climbing, but there is no immediate shortage of available hospital beds and ventilators. Sisters (97759 zip code) now has confirmed COVID19 cases, after months of reporting zero. The exact number is not reported until it exceeds 10 cases; the most recent 97759 report from OHA merely indicates fewer than 10 cases. In making her announcement, Brown said, “From the beginning of the reopening process, I have said that reopening comes with the risk of seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases beyond our health systems’ capacity to test, trace, and isolate them. Over the last month, we have seen the disease spread at an alarming rate in both urban and rural counties… Modeling from the Oregon Health Authority shows that if we don’t take further action to reduce the spread of the disease, our hospitals could be overwhelmed by new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations within weeks.” The mask mandate had an immediate impact in Sisters, as businesses are required to enforce it with their customers. Jeff McDonald, manager at Ray’s Food Place, reported a rough day at the store on July 1, when the mandate took effect. In a Facebook post, he wrote: “Well, day one was interesting. We encountered 400+ people without masks. We had 250+ go back to their car and get them. We gave out 175 masks to those without any. We had a dozen at least refuse a mask and leave. I was called an idiot, a fascist pig, a Nazi, a (expletive) twit and a few others. Most people were understanding and appreciative. It amazes me that so many were completely clueless that it is now mandated. We had a couple folks verbally attack others. Please remember — some have medical exemption and do not have to wear a mask. Kids under 13 are exempt. You don’t always know everything you think you know. Let’s all spread the word without being abusive to each other.” On Thursday, he told The Nugget that things had smoothed out considerable. “Today I would say we had 10 percent of the people that we had yesterday that had no clue,” he said. “Most
people are understanding, at least when we tell them.” McDonald said that his crew is “handling it really well, actually. None of us want to be the enforcer, but we are. That’s the way the mandate reads.” Steve Macey, owner and operator of Hardtails Bar & Grill issued a plea that customers and fellow business owners respect the position businesses are in and comply with the mandate. “If the governor decides COVID is not under control, she could push us back into Phase 1 or she could shut the whole state down,” he told The Nugget. “I just think that everyone needs to be on the same page. Whether you think it’s a real virus or whether you think masks work doesn’t matter to me. I’m trying to keep my business open, my lottery machines operating, and keep my liquor license.” He doesn’t like having to be an enforcer, especially when customers get angry and leave and don’t even wait to hear about outdoor service alternatives. “I think it’s pretty crappy that Governor Brown put it on businesses to enforce this,” he said. There have been enough inquiries about law enforcement’s role that Central Oregon agencies issued a joint statement: “It has always been our goal to help community members understand the health and safety guidelines that have been put into place across Oregon. Our philosophy of enforcing this and other orders will continue to be education and to seek voluntary compliance. As
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon the Governor has stated, the expectation is that OSHA Oregon will take the lead in enforcing her face mask requirements. Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) is taking the lead in enforcing face covering requirements for Oregon businesses. “Law enforcement will respond to and investigate all calls for service from business owners who report disputes or disturbances related to the face mask requirement, and then take the appropriate enforcement action if necessary. Unless the call requires a law enforcement response, call OSHA at the toll-free number, 800-922-2689.” A local worker in a retail establishment in Sisters sent a statement to The Nugget asking for the public’s understanding of the challenges retail workers face. The worker requested anonymity due to concerns about employment security. “I work in a store in Sisters. I have worked in this store during the whole COVID pandemic,” the worker wrote. “During the majority of the epidemic, we did not have to wear masks, then we were told to do so. We made sure to keep essential products for essential needs and worked hard to keep the people of Sisters stocked best as we could based on what we receive. “We have distributor problems, and things going on in the background that the general public would not know. Healthcare workers get a lot of credit for working during all this but I don’t hear the store workers getting as much credit, yet we are in there every day working and doing
our best to wait on them and their needs. “During this pandemic, it hasn’t brought out the best in people either. People are rude, upset, and angry. I am sure they are all tired of this just as I am tired of this. The last thing that workers need on top of all the stresses we deal with are people who are nitpicky and want to make complaints because they don’t like the way someone wears a mask in a store. Someone made a complaint that a mask needed to be tighter and their details of what they think to our upper management. I just have to say this to that person or anyone else that decides to make a complaint in the future: You take a job in a store breaking down freight, stocking shelves, cashiering, constantly cleaning to make
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things safe, and doing all this eight to nine hours (barely able to breathe being nauseated most of the time), and excuse me if someone wants to pull their mask down for a second to get oxygen. “We are doing the best we can in our stores and we don’t need complaints on top of everything else. I look at it this way, if you are going to be that critical, then just stay home. Have someone else buy your supplies. Order your supplies, but don’t make it harder for workers. In spite of what you think, we are truly doing the best we can during this to help you and your loved ones. I don’t need a pat on my back. I just want the people of the retail and food industry to be given the respect they deserve while you are shopping.”
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to some local folks that it has been deserted by its mom and has to be picked up and cared for. Wildlife biologists recommend that you just ignore the fawn in your yard. Leave it alone; don’t even go near it. There is no discernible scent to a fawn; even a coyote or cougar can’t usually smell one. But if a human goes traipsing around the fawn their scent will be as strong as a skunk to a predator looking for a meal. In addition, the doe will go into stress looking for her baby. A fawn can spend several days in one spot as mom comes back at night and nurses it, then leaves before dawn to pursue her goals. There’s a similar situation with wild birds. Native Bird Care, a wild bird rehabilitation
facility near Sisters operated by Elise Wolf, has been caring for orphaned baby birds for years. Wolf says, “Baby and young birds can wind up on the ground, in the hands of humans for all sorts of reasons. Predators (cats, raccoons, jays, crows, ravens, squirrels) can ransack the nest and kill babies or parents. Weather, wind, and human interference like limbing trees in the summer can also result in babies in distress.” Going boating, fishing, or heading to the lake? Waterbirds (ducks, geese, grebes, rails) and shorebirds (sandpipers, killdeer) nest along lakes and river shorelines. These birds’ babies all are born with down and can walk. They are supposed to be on the ground. This nesting season, a baby shorebird was taken to Native Bird Care because several young folks were playing with it. Handling baby birds stress them to the point of death; they are easily injured. Wolf says, “Please,
never play with wild baby animals.” If you go to the high lakes to play in the water, don’t turn your dog(s) loose. The ground-nesting birds will be spooked from their nests and the hatchlings will scatter in fright. Some of these birds build their nests in the reeds actually on the water. Be careful poking around in the marshes and reeds of a lake during spring and summer. A grebe Wolf is rehabbing (named Itsy-Bitsy) was separated from her family by a too-curious human paddling into the reeds. Wolf advises to give these areas a wide berth in this time of year; she doesn’t want anyone to accidentally step on babies or eggs. The obvious thing to do if you stumble on one of these babies or nests is to leave the area as quickly as possible so as not to force the youngster any further from home. A few nestlings (doves, robins, jays) leave the nest before they can fly
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One of our local grebes undergoing rehabilitation at Native Bird Care of Sisters, who is the acting foster parent. (possessing feathered, short tails). Parents care for them as they hop along in the branches of a tree. If the nestling observed is active, warm, not hurt, and parents are agitated, just place it on a tree branch — mom and dad will take it from there. Except for baby doves, says Wolf, any bird sitting still, not moving, and easy to pick up are often birds in distress. Those who have hit windows at times will sit stunned, usually injured, and
occasionally need help. Wolf counsels, “We will never see most of birds’ nests as they excel at hiding. But eventually the babies must leave the nest. Some birds must learn to find food on the ground — they are groundfeeders. As long as they appear to be active, assume it is natural for them to be where they are and leave them alone.” To learn more about when to rescue a bird, visit www. nativebirdcare.org.
finally creating a country that mirrors its grand stories of freedom, equality, and selfdetermination. What’s true for me, must be true for all. We all have gardens to tend and weeds to pull. Choosing ways to get to work and foster change is all our responsibility. A concerted effort will help our country and this world to heal. We all have a role to play and a way to tend the gardens we’ve started and
inherited. There is no place left to go. We can’t escape the world we have created — whether we accept responsibility or not. It’s here, it’s alive and it’s wounded. How we choose to behave now will affect future generations and their harvests. Will we be part of the solution or part of the problem? Roots buried deeply can survive all kinds of trials, it’s up to us to nourish, cull and create a place where everyone can bloom.
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Tending your garden after a storm
By Katy Yoder Columnist
A hail and windstorm ravaged indiscriminately throughout Central Oregon recently. Gardens and farms tended with love, faith and fortitude were in shambles. Other people and places were untouched — maybe a little rain and whipping winds, but nothing that a hammer or a rake couldn’t fix. No trauma, just inconvenience. Why were some spared and other not? Was a score being kept, leaving swaths of punishment, hardship, and adversity? During these times, challenges and trials continue to mount. Is that by design? Or by virtue of birth, circumstance, or karma? Then there’s the challenges we inherit, born of unjust laws, learned biases and cruel traditions that refuse to die. Walking through my garden, planted to nourish bees and butterflies, I marvel at what remains after so much was lost. Tiny, slender shoots lay against earth like fallen soldiers after a battle. Some have begun to reach towards sunlight in a valiant effort to rise again. Spinach, chard and butter lettuce leaves were shredded, or torn in half. The plants are alive, but leaves had to be removed to ease the burden of depleting energy from the plant. Some could be harvested, cleaned, and eaten. Others were too far gone to save. Irises transplanted to make room for parsley, cilantro and dill were struggling to acclimate to their new
circumstances. But a few were able to produce buds, and I hoped blooms for the pollinators. The hailstorm delivered golf ball sized hail that bounced off the ground at angles that sliced through stalks, leaving budding flowers in tattered shambles. The force pulverized inch-thick rhubarb stalks, leaving their sheltering leaves in ruins. Thumb-sized holes remain across our land, a reminder of the indiscriminate force that came and then moved on to others. There are sad stories of farms and the crops destroyed under ocean-colored turquoise clouds that opened above them. People tending plants to feed their families will have to wait for another growing cycle. Growers, depending on their crops for their livelihood face another hardship. As I step on ground still telling the torrent’s story, I know I must keep tending our garden. No matter how overwhelmed I feel by the effort, if I stop now all the hard-won work will be lost. The same can be said for maintaining social distancing and cleanliness as we try to thwart a second and larger wave of COVID-19. But many are going out anyway. Some are seeking social time, work, and a return to normalcy. Others are reacting to a cry for solidarity and the chance to simply breathe. They know the consequences of their actions could be dire, for themselves and others, but they are called to act and bring change and justice for all.
The pandemic hasn’t stopped those who bravely walk the streets in large cities and rural roads, protesting the injustice of another unarmed Black man killed while others watched. Our nation has been devastated by natural disasters, a pandemic and social injustices. The onslaught of weather, rising tides and melting ice didn’t start with us. But the recent social injustice is on all our shoulders. Some of us have more power than others to clean up the mess. As we see and hear what’s happening, we can choose to look at the devastation and figure out how we can help, or we can turn away and let the hard work done by so many turn to dust. Some may feel removed and wrongly accused of racial injustice, but only the very young are truly innocent. We are products of family lore, traditions, and slippery explanations of why we’re not at fault. As a white woman of privilege, it’s time for me to look deeply at the roots I’ve planted and the garden I tend. There are weeds with rhizomes running stealthily beneath me. Often, I don’t know they are there or where they came from. If I stop, listen, and open my heart to hearing what it’s like to be born a Black, Brown, Red or Yellow flower, I can begin to understand what I can do to support their right to flourish and grow. There are walls and brutal elements trying to keep them down. With my eyes opened, I realize every person has a part to play in
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officer and 18 as a full-time deputy. For the last three years, he has served as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the DCSO, dealing with the public and the media. Prior to his position as the PIO, he served as a corrections deputy at the jail for six years. He went on to serve as a patrol officer, a field training officer, a criminal detective, a streets crime detective, and a patrol sergeant supervisor. When social media began gaining traction in area police departments, providing them with their own platforms to communicate with the public, Bailey applied for the new position of PIO. In that position, he provides a single point of contact within the DCSO for the public and the media for accurate information, statistics, and he facilitates interviews with the appropriate person at DCSO. He is continuing in that role while serving the people of Sisters. He is currently training the sergeant who will replace him. When his Sisters stint is completed, Bailey will join one of four patrol teams throughout the county. Bailey indicated he has loved serving the office of the sheriff in his PIO position. He worked in Bend out of the sheriff’s office, where he had access to the sheriff. “My job is to help our department be as transparent and accessible to the public and media as possible,” Bailey said in describing his PIO job. “All we ask is the media be fair and accurate with us.” After graduating from Garibaldi High School, Bailey joined the Coast Guard after observing them working when he served as a deck hand on a charter boat. He started in the Coast Guard doing mostly safety inspections on boats on the Oregon coast and then served in North Carolina on a 210-foot cutter doing drug interdiction and interacting with Haitian vessels trying to flee to the U.S. He first experienced the DCSO while doing some
training with their marine patrol while in the Coast Guard. After his Coast Guard duty was completed, he ended up Bend, working at G. I. Joe’s where he met and married his wife and has been here ever since. With their two children, Bailey and his wife enjoy outdoor activities and time spent at the beach where Bailey’s parents still live. He also likes to fish and hunt big game. “When something is new, it’s always exciting,” Bailey said about being a part of the new relation with the City. “It’s exciting for both sides. And we look forward to providing the level of service the City is expecting.” Besides performing their normal public safety and law enforcement duties, Bailey said Sheriff Shane Nelson wants Sisters residents to know the deputies are available to meet any reasonable personal need of a resident. Bailey is available to speak to local groups, service organizations, school groups — anyone wanting to know more about policing in the community and programs and services available through the DCSO. Bailey brings to his interim position in Sisters the desire to always give 110 percent, 20 years of experience in police work, good working relationships with the media, genuine congeniality, a desire to serve the public, and a warm smile. Bailey said the three permanent deputies have not yet been assigned to duty as new recruits are currently being trained to take the places of more seasoned officers who will be sent to Sisters.
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Lt. Bill Bailey will be the interim supervisor for the new Sisters sheriff’s deputies who will be on patrol later this summer. Residents may have already noticed a greater police presence around town with more traffic stops in evidence. When the full-time permanent lieutenant and three deputies are based here, the citizens, businesspeople, and police officers will be able to get to know one another and form relationships. In addition to Sisters’ own DCSO officers, the “west car,” which has always patrolled the greater Sisters area and beyond, will still be in service. Our officers will be on duty in Sisters with four 10-hour shifts, two during the day and two at night, leaving the west car to respond between about 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. when things are pretty buttoned up in Sisters. Their patrol cars will be identical to the current black and white DCSO vehicles
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but will also have the City of Sisters logo or name on it. The officers will be able to be out of their cars, walking the streets, or on their bikes, meeting and talking with residents and tourists, while having the call responsibilities within the City limits. With two officers on a shift, there will be coverage when one has to appear in court, attend trainings, or take time off.
that a 21-year-old Sisters woman reported that as she was walking on a trail at about 11:30 a.m., a man walking the trail in the opposite direction assaulted her. The woman had some bruising and a scuffed knee, the sheriff reported. “Her statement was taken and some pictures of injuries,” he said. “She had no idea who he was. We’re working on very limited information right now.” Two JeffCo deputies and U.S. Forest Service law enforcement searched the area but were unable to located the subject, who is described as having dirty blonde, shoulder length hair, about 5-feet-10-inches tall, wearing a blue-and-purple beanie cap, long-sleeved shirt and dark cargo shorts. The investigation and the attempt to locate the subject is ongoing. Sheriff Adkins asked that anyone with information regarding the incident contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 541-475-6520.
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SPRING HOME #14 Special setting at Black Butte Ranch with mountain feel and sense of privacy from its perch on the side of a forested ridge. Centrally located to all amenities at the Ranch. Greatroom kitchen overlooks family room. 2 spacious dining areas. 2 living areas, multiple fireplaces. 3 spacious bedroom suites, plus 2 bunk room suites. Extensive outdoor living by large main level deck overlooking the forest, covered lower level patio, private morning courtyard & more. Timeless contemporary design apparent from cul-de-sac entrance, paved drive & parking, triple garage & formal covered entrance. $1,200,000. MLS#220104124
LIKE-NEW TOWNHOME! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Ultra-modern interior design features upper-level living. Light and bright greatroom with south-facing windows, cozy propane fireplace and high vaulted ceilings. Sunny patio with mountain view and feeling of openness. Comfortable upper-level master suite with high ceilings, plenty of closet space and spacious bathroom. Also, a half-bath plus utility room upstairs for convenience. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus guest bathroom. Heat pump on upper and efficient in-floor radiant heating on lower level. Single attached garage. $449,000. MLS#202000010
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Located in the Coyote Springs neighborhood, end of a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the forest buffer, this homesite offers the best of both worlds. Access over 100 miles of Peterson Ridge and other forest trails right out your back door. Enjoy the nearby amenities of FivePine Lodge, Three Creeks Brewing, Sisters Athletic Club, Shibui Spa and Sisters Movie House or stroll into downtown to enjoy Creekside Park, the Village Green, art galleries, fine restaurants and gourmet markets. Ready for your new home with underground utilities, paved streets, city sewer and city water. CCRs and design guidelines have helped create a beautiful neighborhood of quality homes. Low HOA fees. Get your hiking shoes on or pull out your mountain bike and enjoy all that Sisters Country has to offer! $260,000. MLS#201910116
IT’S A NATURAL! This 39.5-acre parcel is ready for your dream to come true. Beautifully treed with mature pines, character junipers, bunchgrass and wildflowers. Public lands to the west and north keep you neighbor-free for miles in those two directions. Power nearby. Easy access at the top of a small public road cul-de-sac. $299,000. MLS#201905467
1087 E. CREEKSIDE COURT Premier building lot in one of Sisters' finest neighborhoods. 12,320 square feet of level land with city utilities available. Nicely treed with native pines. Whychus Creek access. A quiet corner of Sisters, yet easy access to town. $235,000. MLS#220102860
Kevin R. Dyer 541-480-7552 CRS, GRI, Principal Broker
Rad Dyer 541-480-8853 ABR, CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, Principal Broker
BE A PART OF IT... Sisters’ Only Custom Mixed-Use Community INNOVATIVE NEW CONCEPT • Light Industrial/Commercial • Live/Work Loft Apartments • Opportunity for Economic Diversity • Small Condo-type Spaces • Perfect for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs Lot 17 MLS#201803204 ............ $210,000 Lot 5 MLS#201803205 ............$240,000 Lot 4 MLS#201803206 ........... $250,000 Lot 7 MLS#201803202 ........... $260,000
Carol Davis 541-410-1556 ABR, GRI, Broker
Catherine Black 541-480-1929
CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus 40+ years
BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEW Beautiful mountain view acreage located in the secluded Lower Bridge Basin near the Deschutes River. Views of all mountains from Mt. Jefferson to Broken Top. There is a very private elevated building site in the NE corner of the lot with huge mountain views and southern exposure. Lower Bridge Estates offers paved streets, electric power and phone. The lot is approved for a standard septic system. There is abundant BLM land in the area and the nearby Deschutes River corridor is great for hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. $229,000. MLS#201702313
ROOM TO ROAM – 40 ACRES Cascade Mountain views from every corner of this property. Stretch out and star gaze at night or hike onto the adjoining BLM land to the south. Off grid but has cell phone reception. A short drive to the Lake Chinook Store and air strip. The Lake is about 10 minutes away. Access the property through Culver and cross the bridges or travel out Wilt Road. In Jefferson County the Range Land zone may allow a home on 40 acres. Blue skies will be smiling at you! $71,000. MLS#220102468
MOUNTAIN-VIEW ACREAGE! 11.5 acres slope gently to the northwest with great mountain views and high desert beauty. Paved access, electricity and approval for a septic system, this acreage is ready for your Central Oregon dream home. The property offers views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Black Butte, Mt. Washington, Black Crater and the Three Sisters, plus elevated views of the surrounding area. There are adjacent parcels for sale on either side that expand the possibilities. BLM lands are nearby and the fishing is great along this stretch of the Middle Deschutes. $239,500. MLS#201910345
NEAR THE DESCHUTES RIVER Climb the slight ridge and the mountain views open big and wide from Mt. Hood to Broken Top. Every peak is visible as well as the valley below. Bordering BLM directly on the eastside. Paved access, underground utilities, existing well and septic available. Enjoy the quiet setting and night sky in this beautiful secluded corner of Deschutes County. $395,000. MLS#201506281
Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226 Broker
Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650 GRI, Broker
PEAKS AT PINE MEADOW Wonderful townhome complex in Pine Meadow Village. Like-new, 2-level unit with upstairs reverse living. Lots of windows and natural light. Greatroom space with modern design features gas fireplace and access to upper-level patio. Master bedroom is on lower level and has functional and practical workspace cubby. $397,000. MLS #202000483.
16676 JORDAN ROAD Mountain views! Part of the original Lazy Z Ranch. Fenced on two sides with Kentucky black fencing. Power close by. Septic feasibility in place, may need new evaluation. Close to town, yet off the beaten path, overlooking a 167± acre site of the R&B Ranch, which currently is not buildable. Needs well. Owner will consider short terms. $385,000. MLS#201802331
EXCITING NEW TOWNHOME Located in The Peaks at Pine Meadow Village. Two bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,455 sq.ft. Contemporary style and design features upper-level living for privacy and view from the greatroom. Practical kitchen opens to a large spacious living/dining with vaulted ceilings and lots of windows to let the natural light in. Propane fireplace provides a cozy and warm living space in the cooler months. Ductless heat pump and lower-level radiant floor heating gives year-round efficiency. Master is on the entry level and enjoys a large closet and luxurious bathroom. Guest suite is located off the greatroom, as well as an enjoyable upper-level patio to enjoy the outdoors. An auto courtyard leads to the attached garage. $432,500. MLS#202000020
60030 RIVER BLUFF TRAIL Build your dream home close to skiing, biking and the Deschutes River in Bend's popular Sunrise Village neighborhood. This large .58 acre homesite is septic approved, flat and one of the last remaining opportunities to build a new home in this quiet gated community. Walking/biking paths, tennis courts, pool and community center. Great trail access to the river corridor, mountain bike trails to the west and paved trails toward Old Mill. $350,000. MLS #202002312
Greg Davidge 808-281-2676 Broker
Jackie Herring 541-480-3157 Broker
Guy Lauziere 541-410-9241 Broker