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By Sue Stafford Correspondent
Mention the 80-acre Forest Service property to a Sisters resident and they will share their idea of what would be a good use of that property. It has been a topic of conversation in town for years, ever since the Forest Service announced plans to sell it and build a new headquarters. At long last, and after a number of changes in the condition of sale, the property was divided into three parcels, two of which have sold or are under contract. The southern 14 acres, known See EAST PORTAL on page 23
By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
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Jayden and Joel Vogt of Sisters worked with lambs in their first year of 4-H. The 4-H event was canceled due to tightened COVID-19 restrictions. See story, page 9.
Sisters vigil takes on racial issues By Katy Yoder Correspondent
Sisters activists held a vigil at Village Green Park on Saturday, July 25, on the two-month anniversary of the killing of George Floyd. Floyd was a 46-year-old Black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Memorial Day after being accused of using a fake $20 bill to buy cigarettes. A cellphone video showed an officer pinning Floyd to the ground with his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was handcuffed and repeatedly saying, “I can’t breathe.” Since then, officer Derek Chauvin, who had his knee on Floyd’s neck, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, and a subsequent additional seconddegree murder charge was added later. Floyd’s death, and those of other Black people killed by police, reignited efforts to
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address racial injustice and the need for police reform in the United States. Since the Floyd killing, Sisters residents have peacefully demonstrated along East Cascade Avenue to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter. At the Saturday vigil, organizers from Indivisible Sisters held an event to remember Floyd’s murder and read the names of 97 other Black Americans killed by police. Floyd’s name was read last with a moment of silence for eight minutes and forty-six seconds, which was how long Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck. Sisters High School 2020 graduate Olivia Hougham was invited to speak at the vigil. In an interview prior to the event, Hougham said, “So many people see Sisters as this positive place with everyone coming together as a community. But that was not my experience. I want See VIGIL on page 8
As the state of Oregon continues to struggle with how to safely open schools in the fall in the midst of an ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Oregon Sports and Activities Association (OSAA) presented its first round of recommendations and guidelines for the high school sports seasons for 2020-21. In a hopeful move, the OSAA’s initial guidelines say See SPORTS on page 12
Fire closed Hwy. 20 east of Sisters An empty refrigerator truck trailer caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, on Highway 20 just east of Sisters. The blaze, which spread to surrounding trees and brush, caused the highway to be closed in both directions for over two hours as Cloverdale Fire District Firefighters, backed up by Sisters-Camp Sherman firefighters and personnel from the Sisters Ranger District doused the flames. Cloverdale Fire Chief
Thad Olsen told The Nugget that the fire was probably caused by a brake problem. “There’s skid marks you can see for about 500-feet before he pulls over,” Olsen said. That, the Chief said, indicates that the brakes may have locked up and overheated, causing the tires to catch fire, in turn setting the trailer on fire. The truck, owned out of Minnesota, was empty — except for 100 gallons of diesel fuel used to run
the refrigerator unit. Chief Olsen said that the driver disconnected the truck and tried to put the fire out himself before calling 911. He was not injured. Cloverdale firefighters doused the trailer fire while a crew from the Forest Service caught the blaze that had spread into the roadside brush. “This time of year, that’s our biggest concern,” Olsen said. See TRUCK FIRE on page 22
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An empty refrigerator truck caught fire on Highway 20 east of Sisters last week. The incident blocked traffic for about 2.5 hours.
Letters/Weather................ 2 In the Pines........................7 Entertainment.................. 11 Obituaries........................14 Classifieds.................. 20-22 Meetings........................... 3 Announcements................10 Paw Prints........................13 Crossword . ......................19 Real Estate................. 22-24
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The late great city of Sisters By Gary Leiser Guest Colulmnist
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: A few years ago there was an excellent article in The Nugget about our noxious toxic knapweed invading Sisters. I see currently knapweed has totally invaded the corner property near the Lodge & Post Office. It is now blooming and can release up to 25,000 seeds per plant, covering Sisters. The plant makes soil toxic to native plants plus it can be toxic to horses. It is difficult to eliminate. All the blooming Sisters knapweed needs to be removed now before seeds are released. Please write another informative article. Thank you. Sharon Sharpnack
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The last several years the cold weather shelter has received broad community support in the form of volunteers, meals for shelter guests and donations. I am hoping the community will continue to support the shelter in coming up with and facilitating options to help house our houseless community members, many of whom work in local Sisters businesses. Last season, we just had a handful of local shelter guests so I don’t feel the situation before us is insurmountable. I feel our creativity and compassion will prevail. I’m just not sure what that looks like. Lois Kaping Wellhouse Church Cold Weather Shelter Liaison
To the Editor: Thank you for the article in last week’s paper, “Cold weather shelter a victim of pandemic,” (The Nugget, July 22, p. 1).
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It is breathtaking to watch the Sisters City Council try to obliterate Sisters as fast as it can. Has the Council ever seen a plan for urban sprawl that it didn’t like? True, it usually requires “fixes” to these plans, but they are cosmetic, a kind of slightof-hand to help ratify the fiction that the Council is acting in the interest of the City, while actually abetting its suicide. What is the rationale behind the City’s actions? It seems to be twofold. First, as reported in The Nugget, July 24, 2019, the City produced a housing strategies report which claimed the City had a potential deficit of land zoned for residential use inside the Urban Growth Boundary. This claim, based on no empirical evidence, was a guess. In other words, the city paraded a portentously documented report of little value to support a foregone conclusion which was a fantasy. It went on to say that this presumed deficit could be addressed by rezoning land, including the USFS land within the city on the assumption it would be used for housing. In short, this would allow the City to solve a problem that it didn’t have. Then the report stated, “If codes are adopted that would increase density, the question arises as to whether that increase will fundamentally change the character that attracts people to visit and live here.” The answer is self-evident. Second, when pressed for ignoring concerns about rampant sprawl, the City claims its hands are tied, that State law requires it to approve development if it meets zoning requirements, and that the City cannot be selective. On March 11, 2020, however, the same newspaper published an article by the Sisters city manager and principal planner in which they said, “State law requires development to be concentrated in a defined boundary in order to preserve natural resources, working farm and forest land.” And they
asserted, “the city’s development codes and zoning can be changed through a standalone process with state noticing, outside of review of a specific application.” This is incoherent. Can the City change the zoning within its urban boundary or not? If it can, then why not limit rampant development? Now, add to this confusion Laird industries. In 2016 the City and Deschutes County helped bring Laird to town by giving it, respectively, $51,000 and $50,000 as forgivable loans (gifts). Subsequently, Laird obtained $32 million in private investment to expand production. It also received $10 million from the French food giant Danon, (see Vegan Buzz April 28, 2020). On June 10, 2020, The Nugget reported that the CEO of Laird had purchased 31 acres along Pine Street and Highway 20, formerly USFS land, on which he intended to build 250 to 300 houses. Indeed, he acted as if the City had already approved his plans. In an unblushing exercise in self-promotion Laird has touted the benefits that it will bring to Sisters. Above all, it projects having 500 employees by 2023. This projection is used to justify the aforesaid housing, although these workers could not afford it. Let us not forget that Laird is here to make money, not to help Sisters. Nevertheless, Laird’s special pleading — “Our goal is to create jobs that will help balance the economy of Sisters” — has been swallowed by Mayor Chuck Ryan, who stated (The Nugget, December 19, 2019,), “It is such a great fit given its low impact environmentally.” He added that it was needed for reaching the goal of creating “a vibrant and diverse local economy.” How can a major industrial plant requiring 250-300 houses have a low environmental impact? How did the Mayor conjure up the need for a diverse economy? Sisters already has a mixed economy. The Mayor was simply parroting Laird. Has Sisters’ fate been sealed?
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Helping businesses through tough times By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Despite several weeks of being shut down or having business severely curtailed, despite seeing major events cancelled, Sisters shops and restaurants are hanging in there. Significant tourist traffic, while it brings concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19, brings a welcome infusion of business activity to the downtown core of town. But those businesses are also facing a long haul. The coronavirus pandemic and the associated restrictions on gatherings look to persist into the fall and winter, a prospect
that will continue to test the resilience of local shop-owners and restaurateurs. Last Week, Cork Cellars Wine Bar & Bistro announced a GoFundMe campaign to help them weather the storm. Jeannie Gilgenberg Buck, who owns and operates Cork Cellars with her husband, Tom Buck, said it felt strange to ask for donations for the business — but with summer business constrained and the prospect of a long winter ahead, it was necessary. “I guess my biggest concern is how we’re going to get through the winter,” Buck said. The small wine bar on the See BUSINESSES on page 16
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David Jacobs-Strain has been working with Sisters recording engineer Keith Banning at The Belfry. Artists are having to adapt their work to a world in which live performance is almost entirely curtailed.
City snapshot By Sue Stafford Correspondent
• Following numerous complaints from residents in the city who live in the vicinity of the City’s Public Works headquarters at the south end of Locust Street, the garbage trucks will no longer be traveling on Locust to access the City property. Republic Services has moved yard waste disposal to the Fryrear Transfer Station. • A reminder from the City regarding recreational vehicle parking in town: RVs
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may only be parked in designated signed areas within the City, which includes East Main Street behind City Hall, North Pine Street, Adams Avenue, and at the Creekside Campground. Sleeping in or using an RV as a dwelling in public right-of-way is not allowed. • City Manager Cory Misley offered thanks and praise to the City staff for all their diligent work over the past several months dealing with the end of one fiscal See CITY on page 12
By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent
David Jacobs-Strain, roots and blues songwriter and fierce slide guitar player is returning to the Sisters stage for the Sisters Folk Festival’s event Close to Home concert event on August 1. The show is sold out, but there is a waitlist for limited, physically-distanced seating. David Jacobs-Strain first played at the Sisters Folk Festival almost 20 years ago, as a young up-and-coming
musician. He has since been playing shows around Oregon, Sisters included, as well as across the country. Jacobs-Strain’s livelihood as a musician comes from gathering people together, and nowadays in the pandemic era, he has had to adapt to a different way of performing. “I’v e be en f ig u r in g out how to livestream on Facebook as my platform,” he told The Nugget during a break from a recording session at The Belfry last week. “I bought cinema lights to
create a specific look and I use studio gear for the sound so I can present something I am proud of.” He has been doing collaborative live streams with different venues and festivals that were supposed to happen over the summer. “I’ve been working and tweaking the live streams as a creative outlet and something to focus on,” he said. The livestream concerts, have allowed for JacobsStrain’s audiences to chime See CONCERT on page 19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect gatherings, please contact individual organizations for current meeting status
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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Animal abuse is a crime A Sisters woman posted on Facebook last week that she had witnessed young children beating and killing animals — mostly chipmunks — at Scout Lake. The woman said that the mothers of the children were aware of and encouraged the behavior. The Nugget attempted to directly contact the woman who reported the incident without success. It is worth noting that such behavior falls under the legal category of animal abuse and it is a criminal act. ORS 167.320 states that “A person commits the crime of animal abuse in the first degree if, except as otherwise authorized by law, the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: (a) Causes serious physical injury to an animal; or (b) Cruelly causes the death of an animal… Animal abuse in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor and can be a Class C felony if committed in the in immediate presence of a minor child. If you witness suspected animal abuse in Deschutes County, call the non-emergency dispatch number, 541693-6911, to report it.
Sisters salutes... Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District was unable to hold their annual awards banquet due to coronavirus restrictions — but their volunteers and staff still deserve a salute: • EMS of the Year – Kyle Wattenburg • Rookie of the Year – Steven Lord • Student of the Year – Charles Hert • Firefighter of the Year – Capt. Rex Parks • Volunteer of the Year – Joel Stutzman • Deputy John Thomas Award – Capt. Jeremy Hall • Outstanding Service Award (Don A Johnson Aw a r d ) – M i c h e l l e Stutzman.
Songbird diseases strike in Central Oregon By Jim Anderson Correspondent
As if the outbreak of COVID-19 weren’t enough for us to contend with, now there is a chance that salmonella (or something worse) has begun to spread through the passerine birds of Central Oregon. Back in the end of June, Bob Hertzler, of Sisters, discovered several dead red crossbills under his feeders in his back yard. Other reports also came in about dead local songbirds. Last Thursday, Bunny and Mark Thompson, also of Sisters, found several dead red crossbills under their feeder. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist, Corey Heath presumed it was salmonella when contacted. He added, “There have been several cases of it lately around Bend and, unfortunately, there will probably be more.” Salmonella, especially salmonella enterica, is commonly found in the intestines of wild birds. Birds exposed to a contaminated environment may become infected accidentally, such as with domestic pigeons and some waterbirds, which then gets passed on. The most significant outbreaks of wild bird salmonellosis occur in songbirds that gather in large numbers at
bird feeders. But even then, these birds have an immune system that keeps the virus from killing them — usually. However, according to retiring local songbird rehabber, Elise Wolf, pine siskins fall victim to salmonella all too quickly, which in turn may spread to other birds. Salmonella may not be the only disease killing songbirds, however. Wolf has seen many dead songbirds in her career and has noted that one thing may kills finches, or siskins and something else may kill crossbills. In that light, she is suggesting a different approach to looking into dead songbirds, including window strikes. A bird hitting the window is pretty obvious; but why the bird hit the window could be due to a myriad of reasons — one of which could be the bird was momentarily disoriented because it was sick. So, like with humans and the COVID-19 virus, there are actions that must be taken to ensure the bird’s salmonella infection doesn’t spread and then keep going to infect humans, although that risk is minimal. According to a Deschutes Public Health spokesperson, any dead bird must be removed immediately. Do not touch them without proper protection. Also, if an outdoor cat comes into
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Rehabbing a red crossbill, victim of a wild salmonella virus or some other disease. does, however, mean frequent feeder cleanings.” If you come upon a dead songbird in your yard, your neighbor’s yard, the city park, or underfoot anywhere, contact Wolf at ewolf97@ gmail.com.
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Fire near Tollgate...
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Walking his dog in the woods near Tollgate on July 24, Sisters resident Jeff Omodt came upon a fire. He called it in to 911 and a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to the scene, along with Sisters firefighters and firefighters from the Oregon Department of Forestry. The fire was contained at about an acre.
New Peterson Ridge trailhead to open This We d n e s d a y, the Deschutes National Forest, City of Sisters, the Recreational Trails Program and Sisters Trails Alliance will celebrate the opening of a new trailhead to access the popular Peterson Ridge Trail System with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting will be done the morning of July 29, with a small group of invitees due to COVID-19. Following the ceremony, the trailhead, located just east of Forest Road 16 near the existing trail access point at the intersection of Tyee Drive and Forest Road 16, will be open to the public. The old trailhead will be decommissioned, and users will need to use the new trailhead. The trailhead will provide restroom facilities and a parking area for 25 cars. A new Forest Service trail connects the new trailhead to existing Peterson Ridge trails to the east and west. In coordination with the Forest Service, Sisters Trail Alliance is donating an informational kiosk to be installed at the trailhead later this year to help visitors. “The City of Sisters is extremely pleased to have the new Peterson Ridge trailhead opening this July. This trail system is world class and is a very important part of what Sisters offers regarding outdoor activities for our Sisters Country residents, neighboring communities, and tourists. Our local businesses also understand the
strong connection between having this outdoor recreation capacity and the business that it brings to our downtown corridor,” said Chuck Ryan, mayor of Sisters. The Peterson Ridge Trail is one of the most heavily used trail systems in the Sisters area. The trails are easily accessible from the town of Sisters and offer multiple loop options. “The Peterson trail system has grown in usage and the new trailhead will provide much-needed parking capacity and alleviate congestion in nearby neighborhoods,” said Mayor Ryan. “This trailhead, along with the recent Whychus Creek Overlook trail enhancement, are simply outdoor gems for our community especially in these challenging times.” “We are so fortunate to have these relationships with the City of Sisters, Sisters Trails Alliance, the Recreational Trails Program and local contractors to collaboratively help us meet the needs of local residents and visitors,” said Sara Baughman, recreation team leader for the Sisters Ranger District. The new Peterson Ridge trailhead was funded through the Recreational Trails Program, a Federal Highway Administration program administered by Oregon State Parks and Recreation, which funds the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities.
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Echoes of tumult By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Two months of tumult in Portland echo and reverberate across the mountains to Sisters. Many folks here have deep ties to the weird and wonderful city along the Willamette River. Many who live here now once lived and worked in Portland. We have friends and family there. We travel there for business and pleasure. What happens in Portland does not stay in Portland. What people see in the tumult that has rocked the downtown core of the city for most of two months tends to depend on what they choose to see. Cody Rheault of Central Oregon
Daily, who also freelances for The Nugget, traveled to Portland to report on the situation. The resulting story depicts distinctly different actions depending on the time of day or night (https:// centraloregondaily.com/ rally-to-riot-portland/). Rally or riot — you can take your pick. Things should never have come to this pass. Through weeks of unrest, municipal authorities threw up their hands and abdicated responsibility for the security and livability of their own city, and the governor has refused to act since June 1, so somebody was going to take action. This kind of turmoil has been brewing for some time, long before the killing of
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Sisters journalist Cody Rheault covered the unrest in Portland last weekend. A rally became a riot as the night wore on — a pattern that has repeated for weeks in the Oregon city. George Floyd. Portland can’t keep a police chief, because it’s an impossible job in the face of a mayor and city commissioners who are overtly hostile to law enforcement. Talk to Portland cops who haven’t been able to do the real work of protecting and serving their city because they had to stand still for days in the face of being spat upon in the midst of a pandemic and pelted with everything from urine and feces to ball bearings shot from wrist rockets. They know their elected officials don’t have their backs. With legitimate protest rallies morphing into riot, vandalism, and arson on a nightly basis, and municipal authorities unwilling to allow the Portland Police Bureau to act effectively to quell violent and destructive behavior, is it really any surprise that the feds stepped in? There is nothing to applaud in the deployment of
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federal law enforcement to protect the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse. Federal snatch teams on the streets of an American city are not something any of us should be happy to see. There is no good outcome from this kind of action, which will be exploited by everyone with a dog in the 2020 electoral fight, to grandstand, posture, and promote ideologicallydriven narratives. But we need to be honest about why it’s happening. President Trump may, as his detractors argue, want to flex federal muscle for his own ends — but this really isn’t about Donald Trump. Both the President and his most ardent opponents seem to have a hard time seeing anything outside the context of Donald Trump — and this obscures a fundamental truth about the ongoing turmoil in Portland and in other cities across the USA: Those who are
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Oregon is not a TV show Last week, I promised to come back with more wordnerdery about the roots of words like “cakewalk” and “taking the cake.” Instead my attention was diverted to Portland, Oregon, just over the pass and up I-5 apiece, where I lived for some 20 years. When the President of the United States of America wants the public’s attention diverted — from plagues and pandemics, mischief and mayhem — he sure knows how to do it. That’s what a reality TV guy brings to the Oval Office: the spectacle and outrageousness one expects from fake-real television shows. For those who believe the line that the protesters are “bussed in” from elsewhere, please adjust your reality goggles from “what someone on TV told me” to “actual reality.” Real live human beings in Portland, folks I know, tell me that they and their friends and neighbors— genuine Oregonians, true Portland citizens—are out there protesting. Some are demonstrating on behalf of the Black Lives Matter movement. Some, like the Wall of Moms and their ancillaries, the leaf-blower dads, are deliberately creating a sea of protection between unwelcome federal paramilitaries and local protesters. Yep, seriously. Moms of toddlers are out there sucking tear gas to support the Bill of Rights for their fellow citizens. Others are generally infuriated that their city has been invaded by the White House’s private army:
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heavily armed “goons,” to quote a Sisters local who carries an American flag and a handmade sign on Cascade Avenue. These goons spray rubber bullets, send teargas into the streets, and leap from unmarked vans to kidnap innocent citizens—not just in the small area of Portland that sees regular intense protest action, but wherever the heck they feel like nabbing people. According to a pretty darned convincing Facebook post, they surrounded an interpreter heading to work at the Multnomah County Courthouse. Six armed men intimidated and swore at Felipe Nystrom, a U.S. citizen with Costa Rican origins, asked for his ID, then refused to allow him to get his wallet. At that moment, someone Nystrom had interpreted for in a grand jury case happened to walk by. The goons tried to wave that potential witness away — but whoops, it was a Deputy District Attorney. “For doing nothing more than going to work while being a U.S. citizen but brown I was very close to being taken and the worst part is that I have no idea by who or where I would have been taken,” Nystrom posted. Combined with the virus, at first glance my old town looks like a dystopic fantasy
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon movie about an authoritarian regime taking over the USA. The spectacle makes one wonder what, exactly, the TV producers are hoping we fail to notice elsewhere. Anything interesting out there? Let’s see: the U.S. COVID death rate is awful; when confronted by a journalist on Fox News about it, the President lies. Attorney General William Barr gets U.S. attorney Geoffrey Berman fired for investigating the President’s pals (remarkably, Berman refuses to step down). Nothing to see here, folks! Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain! Those TV guys sure are good at focusing our attention, aren’t they? Impressive. Too bad this isn’t a television show. It’s our country, our state, and our fellow citizens—including my smart, beautiful stepdaughter, whom I pray will not be shot in the head (even with “less lethal” munitions) for daring to walk down the street, peacefully exercising her First Amendment rights. That’s what happened to Donavan LaBella, described by a friend as “completely nonviolent,” someone who helps “de-escalate situations.” No wonder they shot him. They’re not interested in de-escalating anything. The feds are in town to escalate. They’re in town to amp
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the national anthem on the Portland State University campus, harmonizing with a Black opera singer who walks by and asks to join in. Hundreds of moms in yellow and white T-shirts march along looking innocent and hopeful, if tired. None of these people look like hyped-up extras in an apocalyptic sci-fi movie. They don’t look like celebrity contestants on “The Apprentice.” They certainly don’t look like the anarchists or America-haters the President claims to think they are. They look like me and you. Everyday people. Oregonians. Americans. What do they want? Freedom. Justice. The pursuit of happiness—not just for TV personalities, not just for White people, not just for rich people, but for everybody. And the federal government wants to shut them down with unconstitutional violence. Doesn’t that take the cake?
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up fear, intimidation, blood, conflict—all the stuff that makes American television so entertaining. A few protesters look to be young people who want to light fires and make big noises. They’ve got something to prove, just as many of us did when we were 18 or 20. Maybe they, like their President, just really, really want attention. Maybe bluster and violence are the only tools these kids, like their President, know how to wield. If you click past the dramatic front-page photos, things in Portland look downright sweet. Common people post their phone footage online. It shows the B-reel, the unspectacular video snippets that compose the bulk of our lives. These show the hard, dull work being done by enormous waves of everyday citizens, taking to the streets because care about their country, their city, their fellow citizens. A White singer belts out
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people to be aware that not everything is as perfect as it seems in Sisters. Things still need to be fixed. We all need to take that responsibility, especially in Sisters where we’re not as exposed as other places to what different kids experience around the world and our nation. We have to be more sensitive to those who are different, and may need something more.” As a person of Asian descent, Hougham gave an example of an Asian person in the Sisters schools, and how Chinese, or students of Asian descent, have been treated since the coronavirus hit the U.S. “It’s people who don’t respect Chinese culture,” Hougham told The Nugget.
“Kids make fun of the language at my school and I have to say it’s not OK. It makes us both feel awkward, and even though I’m doing the right thing it brings a tension between us, especially since I’m the minority. People associate the coronavirus with China and take out their anger on Chinese or Asian people in general. Students don’t realize it’s not a joke and it needs to be taken seriously. It’s a very real problem and more dangerous for a person who’s Asian American. It can be scary.” A member of the steering committee for Indivisible Sisters Oregon, Joshua Berger said he hopes events like the George Floyd vigil will help people learn, and encourage them to take time to listen and dig deeper into racism in the U.S. “This kind of violence has been going on for hundreds of years. There just wasn’t
cell phone videos to capture it. We wanted to have an evening of contemplation. I don’t have black skin, so I’ll never know truly what it’s like,” said Berger. “We hope awareness is increased and people think about what they can do to improve things. But the journey is inward as well. We can all do better.” Hougham hopes her efforts and those of many Sisters residents will improve conditions for Black people. “We all have privilege if we’re not Black,” she said. “I wanted to tell others that if they’re not doing anything, then they’re on the wrong side. They need to take a stand against racism even if they don’t experience it themselves. They need to take time to educate themselves and make themselves available for allyship whenever possible. If you’re different or not the typical person who lives in Sisters, some people think it’s wrong to have a grievance or address a problem when we should be grateful for what we have. It can be toxic to be positive all the time. We need to take responsibility for the things that still need improvement. Just because you ignore something doesn’t make it any less real. If you choose to not
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4-H livestock show falls victim to pandemic restrictions By Jodi Schneider Correspondent
The 4-H program strives to prepare young people for success in life by teaching them life skills through many different experiences — in science, health, agriculture and civic engagement. Raising livestock is one of those experiences. Learning what it takes to care for an animal teaches the children tremendous responsibility. Along the way they build confidence as they learn new skills or share what they know with others. For 35 years Pam Mitchell has been leading the Cloverdale Livestock 4-H Club, and the Deschutes County Fair has been a key part of her life since the fourth grade when she became a 4-H member. This year most states, including Oregon, have canceled their traditional state and county fairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Cloverdale Livestock 4-H Club has a group of local kids raising beef, sheep, and swine. The young members have been working hard with their animals since February and did their part to be ready. A modified County Fair 4-H Livestock Show was to be held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this week, but unfortunately because of the increase of Coronavirus cases in Oregon, Governor Kate Brown recently announced new COVID-19 measures. “The news came our way on July 22 that the maximum indoor capacity limit is capped at 100. The 4-H livestock show had to cancel,” Mitchell told The Nugget. “The numbers just wouldn’t work anymore.” She added, “This was tough news to process. We’re here at this outdoor meeting so I could visit more with the kids and their animals. And we are ear tagging some of the lambs for the virtual auction that is still taking place. It’s been quite a roller coaster ride this year. I feel especially bad for the seniors that have been doing this for nine years and never quit working on their projects.” Candi Bothum, coordinator of the 2020 4-H livestock show and auction, is considered to be a key creator of what the Deschutes County 4-H has evolved into today. She has been involved in the Deschutes County 4-H program since she was 9 years old and has worked over 20 years as a staff member in Deschutes County. Bothum said, “It’s a very sad day to have to cancel the show, we have so many 4-H members who have worked hard to prepare. This virus is something none of us have
seen or can predict. Healthy communities are so very important. Fortunately, we also know these youth still had the opportunity to learn and experience many things in spite of not being able to participate in a culminating competition.” The 4-Hers learned to be responsible for something other than themselves. They learned work ethic, preparation, setting goals and striving to meet said goals, financial management and strategies. This all comes with the young members’ dedication and commitment to their projects. Conner Cyrus, age 12, is in his third year as a Cloverdale 4-H member and for the first time learned about livestock breeding. “I did get to breed my lamb, Perry,” Cyrus said. “I’ve walked him around enough, so he’s used to me. But I am a little disappointed because we aren’t going to have the competition and receive awards.” Hayden Habein, a senior in Bend, has been working with a steer, a heifer, and a show or breeding ewe. He noted, “This is my fourth year in 4-H. I’ve been working every day since February on this. I’ve put up my own money for feed and other necessities for my animals. I had to pay for my steer, and I went all the way to Idaho for my calf. This is
my last year and I wanted to do well.” This is the first year for Joel and Jayden Vogt, ages 10 and 14, as members in the Cloverdale 4-H Club. Both brothers had lambs that they have been working with for months. “I’m disappointed about the cancellation of the show and just frustrated about COVID-19 in general,” Jayden said. Despite the COVID19 pandemic closing the Deschutes County Fair this year, local students involved in 4-H and FFA will still be able to sell their animals on Saturday, August 1. The Deschutes County Youth Livestock Auction is working with the Deschutes County Health Department to meet the criteria from the state to have a safe event. The Auction will comply with state guidelines, and all attendees must wear a face mask. Bothum said that the current plan is to have an
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Conner Cyrus, 12, raised his lamb, Perry, for the 4-H program this year. auctioneer at the fairgrounds and livestream into each of the three Conference Centers on the grounds and on a website. The auctioneer will be selling each animal and community members will see a photo of the member with their animal and learn a little
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Antiques & Jewelry Donations Needed
Sisters Kiwanis takes donations of antiques, collectibles and jewelry throughout the year for its annual Antiques, Collections & Jewelry Sale, held on Saturday every Memorial Day weekend. Your donation is tax-deductible! New jewelry donation drop-off box at Washington Federal Bank in Sisters. For more information and to arrange for pickup of large or small items, please call Pam at 541-719-1049.
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 face masks. Customers are required to wear face masks as the state mandates throughout all indoor public spaces. While public restrooms are closed during the initial phases of reopening, outdoor handwashing 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 questions 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.
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.
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Free Weekly Grab-N-Go Lunches For Seniors
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free Grab-N-Go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. The lunches are distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis drivethrough style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 W Mckenzie Hwy. Seniors may drive through the parking lot and pick up a meal each day of service. Come on by, no need to make a reservation. Questions? Call 541-678-5483.
SMS Selling Sisters Strong Shirts/Decals
The student leadership group at Sisters Middle School is hoping to make a difference in our community. They are selling shirts and decals featuring a newly designed Sisters Strong logo. The proceeds of the sales will go to Kiwanis Food Bank, Family Advocate Network, and the school’s leadership program. So far they have raised $1,200, although they are still hoping to raise more money for these organizations. Shirts and decals can be purchased online and picked up downtown at either Paulina Springs Bookstore or Canyon Creek Pottery. Please go to sistersstrong.org to purchase your items. Shirts are $15 and car decals are $4. For more info email jeff.schiedler@ssd6.org.
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.
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. One upcoming event is Magnificent Monarchs on Wednesday, August 12 at noon. Registration is required to receive the virtual event link. Register for this event at deschuteslandtrust. org/hikes. Info: 541-330-0017.
Sisters Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store Extends Saturday Hours
Starting August 1, Sisters Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store is extending Saturday shopping hours to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Face masks and sanitized hands are required before entering the store. For more information please contact the Habitat office at 541-549-1193 or email info@ sistershabitat.org. .
Sisters Habitat Volunteers!
The Habitat Thrift Store, ReStore, and Construction sites have recently opened up and could use your help! New volunteer orientations will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at noon at the Sisters Habitat office upstairs at 141 W. Main Avenue. An RSVP is required as space is very limited in the socially-distanced meeting room. Each person must wear a mask and sanitize their hands when entering the building. A mask will be provided if needed. Please contact Marie at marie@ sistershabitat.org or 541-549-1193.
City of Sisters Community Grants Program Applications
The City of Sisters is seeking 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.
Sisters Community Church
Do you need help with running errands or deliveries or more? Sisters Community Church has volunteers available and is cultivating a caring community. Call Wendy at 541-389-6859. Visit the church website at www.sisterschurch.com.
Veterans Meeting
The Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 are meeting at Village Green Park at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5. All veterans in the area are encouraged to join! For more information call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123.
Community Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
VAST church is eager to help, picking up prescriptions, delivering groceries or food, helping however they can. People in need can call 541-719-0587 and press 1 to be connected to Mikee Stutzman, Ministry Coordinator or email her at admin@vastchurch.com. VAST Church is willing to help as long as resources and volunteers allow.
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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Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 6 p.m. Worship the 3rd Tuesday of each month Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship Meeting virtually and in small groups. See vastchurch.com for details. Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586
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Haley Johnsen to play Sisters will turn into ‘Erotic City’ for Sisters at folk event By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent
Haley Johnsen, a singersongwriter from Portland, is one of the featured artists in the Sisters Folk Festival’s Close to Home concert event at the Sisters Art Works Building on August 1. The event is sold out, but there is a waitlist available. Johnsen has performed once before in Sisters at The Open Door and is excited to return. “Any excuse to go to that area, I am excited for,” she said. Johnsen first heard about the Sisters Folk Festival from Weather Machine founder and Sisters Americana Project standout Slater Smith. Johnsen occasionally lets The Weather Machine band practice and record in her basement in Portland. “I had been hearing about the Festival for years and would have loved to play it someday, as it is a big thing in our state and I am excited to be a part of this part of it,” she said. Johnsen has been passionate about singing for most of her life. As a shy kid, she never really put herself out there until she got to college. She attended Oregon State University and was a part of the choir and honed in on her ability to sing and perform. At 20, she picked up a guitar and dabbled in songwriting and performed at open mics. Shortly after that, she auditioned for American Idol in 2011 and made it to the top 24. “After I got kicked off, I returned home to Beaverton and lived at home. I was beat down a bit after that time, but I realized that music is what I needed to do,” said Johnsen. “I really tried to make up the lost time of not making music.” She performed locally and wrote over 100 songs. In 2015, she recorded her first EP, and in 2019, released her critically acclaimed full-length album, “Golden Days.” Johnsen’s music fits within the roots, folkpop genre, rooted in the Americana sound. “I’ve struggled over the years to fit the music into one genre. They aren’t straight up folk songs, more folk-pop,” she said. Growing up, she listened to powerhouse Americana female singer-songwriters including Bonnie Rait, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlisle, and Eva Cassidy. “As I’ve gotten older I can [see] a lot of my vocal style comes from these female musicians, especially
with the rootsy sound,” she said. One of the things music has brought Johnsen is the adventures it’s taken her on. “I’ve met amazing people through music and have gotten to tour around the world. It doesn’t feel like work and I have the ability to create something amazing,” she said. Johnsen has been touring and doing music full time for the past three years. Last year, the craziest year of her career so far, included touring with EDM/Indie pop group Big Wild, playing bass and doing backup vocals. Together, they played a number of festivals, including a sold-out show at Red Rocks in Colorado last year. She was also touring her own work and writing new music at the time. “My career has not been super linear and I have really tried to embrace every opportunity that comes my way,” she said. During quarantine times, Johnsen has been spending most of her time editing and writing songs and honing in on what her next project is going to be. “I have been really patient with myself during this time and not putting too much pressure on myself. I am still figuring out the future as an artist,” she said. She has been doing some collaborations with other artists doing vocal tracks and some production work. “I see myself first and foremost as a singer and I can now use my voice for other artists in other genres,” she said. Johnsen is also a voice teacher and guitar teacher and has been able to continue doing that via Zoom. She started teaching as something to live on her own after See JOHNSEN on page 23
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SPORTS: Plans are not yet definitive for fall activities Continued from page 1
that fall sports of cross country, volleyball and soccer will begin official practice at the original start date of August 17 — but contests will be delayed until September 23. That delay will give schools more opportunity to get the academic year underway and for other details, such as spectator policies, multiteam events, and scheduling considerations to be worked out. Football, along with cheerleading and dance/drill, are considered full contact activities, and as such, are currently prohibited under Oregon Health Authority guidelines. They do not have a planned starting date at this point. In its press release, the OSAA stated, “Based on strategies provided by the OSAA Football Contingency Group it is necessary that any football restrictions be lifted by September 28 in order to have a modified regular season this fall that would include some type of restructured postseason.” The recommendations came out of a three-day work session that spanned July 20-22. Sisters High School Athletic Director Gary Thorson, who recently accepted the position as football coach, said, “At first glance I was disappointed that there was not very much detail to this plan, but then, after re-reading it I realized that there is so much we still don’t know that the OSAA was wise to not commit to more specifics just yet.” Wa s h i n g t o n and California, which have laid out much more spec i fi c plans , including Washington’s design of doing four shortened seasons during the school year rather than three longer ones and
redistributing what time of year different sports will play. The OSAA press release stated, “If fall activities aren’t able to be held in the regular time frame, the OSAA Executive Board is committed to working with its contingency groups to exhaust all options for these activities including shifting, condensing, or stacking seasons, like our neighbors in Washington and California, with the fundamental objective of providing participation opportunities for students. These changes may ultimately force schools into choosing which programs they will offer and students into choosing between activities, but the Board believes that a potentially difficult choice is better than no choice.” Thorson acknowledged the planning done in neighboring states. “If health issues don’t improve and we can’t get started in the fall the way that OSAA hopes right now, the four season idea might work in Oregon as well,” he said. “We could start the year with the lesser contact sports and move things around in hopes that the virus will be much more contained as the months pass.” Thorson says he is getting a lot of calls and messages from people wanting to know the plan for fall. “I wish I could be more
specific, but we all are going to have to wait, be patient and then work together to make the best of whatever plan is available to us,” he said. “We are in uncharted territory, but it is my hope that we can offer as much as possible, even if it means shorter seasons and less travel, rather than what happened this past spring.” For cheerleading and dance/drill teams, the OSAA and contingency groups are working to develop possible modifications as to choreography, stunting and lifting that would make those activities meet safe health guidelines. More information regarding requirements for face coverings for indoor sports and other considerations will be forthcoming, according to the OSAA. Other guidelines that came out of the meeting included limiting sports practices to one per day not to exceed three hours, and athletes would be restricted to one hour of weight training per day in addition to their practice time. In addition, all fall sports athletes will be required to complete nine practices before being eligible for competition. The OSAA Executive Board is scheduled to meet again on August 3 as they anticipate more information to be available regarding the reopening of schools.
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year and the start of another while meeting all guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City is also temporarily down one fulltime staff member/department head and others have stepped in to fill that gap. • The appointment of a short-term work committee is being considered to study the City’s disbursement of transient room tax receipts, a major percentage of which must go for tourist-related services, activities, and marketing. They will most likely be meeting during the fall, with an eye toward completion and recommendations prior to the year-end holidays. The committee’s task would be to draw up a strategic tourism plan for how
those TRT funds will be spent. • Traffic data recording equipment was recently purchased by the Public Works Department to improve the City’s ability to collect relevant data regarding numbers and types of vehicles traveling on City streets, their speeds, and the percentage of different speeds traveled, including the time of day or night. This information will help inform the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s officers assigned to Sisters where and when to patrol for traffic speed enforcement and safety. The data will also inform the City regarding the need for speed zone adjustments and possible installation of traffic mitigation equipment such as speed bumps, traffic calming installations, and speed signs. The recorders are initially scheduled to be used on 12 streets, with more in the future.
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Are you over-exercising your dog? Exercise provides your furry friend with many physical and mental benefits. It keeps joints limber and promotes good range of motion, maintains muscle mass, which can help prevent injury, and helps to maintain cardiovascular health and decreases obesity. Daily exercise can strengthen your bond and reinforce your dog’s need for routine. The amount of exercise and activity a dog needs will depend upon their age, breed, overall health and the outside temperature. Summer is here, along with its scorching temps. You’ll probably want to bring your dog outdoors for some fresh air, sunlight, and exercise, but warmer temperatures can create
certain hazards for your pet, including overheating and dehydration. There are people who love to stay fit and get their daily workouts regardless of summer weather. Many folks like to include their dogs in their fitness routine. But it’s not the best idea to take your pooch out for a run or cycle in the heat of a summer day. Your companion can overheat or suffer from exhaustion, illness, or injury. If you still want to take your dog along on your bike ride, please get a bike trailer or a pet basket. Dogs don’t have sweat glands like humans to help cool them off. Their cooling system is in their nose, tongue, and paw pads The dangers of heat stroke and heat exhaustion are real and the potential for your dog to suffer from these are high, especially if they are not conditioned to the hot weather. Heat stroke can take several hours before it becomes deadly. Some extreme cases can cause death if the dog doesn’t receive medical care immediately. If your dog’s tongue is nearly dragging along the sidewalk then maybe you should reconsider exercising on a hot summer day. Probably the best tip on exercising your dog in hot weather is to go for a walk before it feels like a furnace. Or, wait until evening when the sun is dipping. Another way to get
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon your dog his exercise and playtime when it’s hot is by swimming or paddling in the water. You can also fill a kiddie pool with cool fresh water if you’re staying home. Some dogs enjoy boating or paddle boarding but not every dog likes to swim. You can turn the sprinkler on and toss a ball or frisbee back and forth through the water. Of course, this only works if your dog likes to jump through sprinklers. Or, for those dogs with a fascination for the hose, now is the time to use that to your advantage. Not enough exercise can leave you with a dog full of excessive pent-up energy. However, over-exercising your dog, even in springand autumn-like temperatures can lead to injuries and overstressing their system. There is real risk for joint injury, back injury, respiratory distress, or cardiovascular problems. Walking is much less likely to trigger distress in a dog with heart disease compared with running, jumping, or hard play. It is important to be aware of over-exercised dog symptoms. How much exercise a dog needs is not See DOGS on page 15
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To the Editor: Hello again to my wonderful community. I would like to take a moment to add to the information regarding COVID-19 that I feel has not been reported on enough. It is the actual hands-on care (acuity) that is needed to care for the hospitalized COVIDpositive patients. As you may already know, I work as an RN in the ICU in Bend. I work with a wonderful, hard-working, compassionate team of health-care providers; Doctors, RNs, RTs, CNAs, etc. In this letter I can only speak personally for the processes in the ICU, but I know all the units are working just as hard to care for our community. Typically in the ICU it takes one RN for two ICU patients — 2:1. Frequently there are 1:1 ratios when an ICU patient is requiring a higher acuity of care. When a COVID patient comes to the unit they are a higher acuity and require 1:1 care. We also need a “rover” RN as the assigned RN is typically gowned in PPE in isolation and often needing items outside of the room in order to provide care for our COVID patient. The ICU doctor is not only caring for the COVID patients but all the other ICU patients in the unit as well. We are still admitting traumas, strokes, cardiac arrests, etc. An important part of the COVID patient’s care is placing them in the prone position (on their stomachs) while intubated and on a ventilator. This process takes at least five health care providers — an RT, two RNs, and two CNAs — to provide this important care. This typically takes place once a shift. These patients are very sick and need a lot of care. This “proning team” is assembled from health-care providers that already have patients of their own to care for. So the next time you see the number of patients in the ICU, please take in consideration the specialized care and health-care staff that are working really hard to save their lives. As of right now there are four in the ICU per the St. Charles website. The “COVID admission number” is just a count, it is not telling you the acuity count. Hopefully you will understand this a little more after this letter.
This is why we as health-care providers are asking you to take this seriously, and educating about suppressing the curve. Being overwhelmed with COVID patients in the hospital can greatly influence the care we all strive to give. We need your help. Thank you to all the health-care workers that are working so hard to care for all the patients in our community. From the primary-care offices to the ICU, know that you are appreciated and respected for the work that you do. Thank you to the community members that are caring for the sick and looking after the high-risk populations by wearing a mask and respecting social distancing as able. Be kind, wear a mask. It’s the right thing to do for your fellow humans. Emily Kroytz
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To the Editor: We have now seen many weeks of protests after the death of George Floyd. I realize that his tragic death brought the matter of racial justice to a boil and was fueled by the frustrations of people being cooped up at home for so long. But we need some perspective. We are told he was a recidivist ex-felon who was contacted by police for buying cigarettes with a bad $20 bill. Not the person you would suggest as a role model for your children. And, yet, he is the central figure in all the rioting, vandalism, property damage, and personal injuries resulting from these “peaceful demonstrations” BLM organizes. Interestingly, a few weeks later an innocent one-year-old boy was gunned down and no one cares. The media does not talk about it and BLM is not outraged. Why? Because it is not news. It happens all the time. BLM is a political organization and there is no political gain to be garnered there. Furthermore, anarchists/troublemakers/ Antifa have highjacked the good name of BLM and incited more violence and conflict with law enforcement officers. Incidentally, if the Portland City Council and Mayor and Oregon’s governor (who See LETTERS on page 16
Obituary Scott Allen Peterson August 24, 1957 — July 16, 2020
Scott Allen Peterson of Sisters passed away peacefully in his home and surrounded by his family July 16 at the age of 62 of ongoing health issues. He is survived by his wife and partner of 27 years Toni Ramsey; parents Wendell and Ruth Peterson of Salem; sister Cheryl Peterson; son Eric Peterson of Lyons, Oregon; daughters Amy Thomas of Stayton, Tabatha Hammond of Sisters, and Tanya Nason of Sisters. Scott had seven grandchildren: Brandon and Taylor Thomas of Stayton; Cody Hammond of Redmond and Brianna Hammond of Bend; Johnathan Nason of Sisters/ Na’alehu, HI, Zoey Nason of Sisters, and Sydney Nason of Sisters. Scott worked as an excavator in Sisters for many years but was considered a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none…unless you consider fishing. Scott loved the outdoors and spent as much time outside as he could, camping, woodcutting, fishing, and working on machinery. Scott was a diehard Nascar fan and would plan
a weekend around a race. Many people remember Scott for his willingness to help, his honesty, and capabilities with working on a car. Though the man couldn’t dance he loved classic rock and country music and always had music playing when he was working in the garage. In Scott’s younger years he spent a lot of time on motorcycles and loved to ride. Scott was a kind, honest man and was loved by many. Due to the current pandemic the family is waiting to have a service for Scott but we will be sure and let friends and family know when we do.
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a one-size-fits-all situation. Every breed is different, and every individual dog has varying exercise needs. The exercise needs and tolerance are different for a puppy than they are for an adult dog. Their bodies, muscles, tendons and bones are growing and developing. As their growth plates on their big bones have not healed and sealed up, repetitive and high-impact activity can do serious harm. Monitor your puppy on the walk and end the walk if he shows signs of overtiring such as lagging behind, lying down, or panting. If your dog shows signs of excessive panting during or after exertion, extreme thirst and lagging behind when they are normally in front raring to go means you may be over-exercising him. Muscular pain and stiffness are other signs your dog may be getting too much exercise. Many pet parents work all week and try to fit in a week’s worth of exercise into two days off. This isn’t good for your pooch because they will push through warning muscle and joint pain and fatigue for play time with their favorite companion. If an older dog has osteoarthritis, overexertion can
cause immediate pain and actually accelerate the ongoing degeneration of joint tissues. You know your dog best, and if you remain observant, you’ll realize when he’s getting too hot or fatigued. If he starts to slow down, or pants to excess, it’s probably time to head home.
Scotties, though sometimes stubborn, are adaptable. They ultimately let me be in control of any given situation. They like a routine, as we all do. Scotties also want to know what to expect and what is expected of them— just like kids and employees. That said, when we have traveled with our Scottie pack they have quickly adapted to each new situation, listening for my guidance and making the best of each new location. Scotties trust me but they can still be willful. The pups always are ready to remind me if I have forgotten to give them something they expect, such as dinner number one at about 3 p.m. They get dinner number two — their daily fresh vegetables with goat’s milk yogurt as salad dressing — when we sit down for our dinner. This means they don’t like it when we go out to dinner and they are left at home. The reason I like Scotties so much is because they are a lot like people. People like having some routines and we don’t want our goodies disturbed or denied. Letting go of control is difficult for Scotties and
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people. Yet it is something we are advised to do as we grow in our closeness to God. He knows what we need and if we have faith He will give us the essentials —“our daily bread” — and much more without being asked. If you have ever been a parent, you know how some children fight you for independent control. Those who used to be called “willful children” spend their youth constantly trying to control everything around them. Part of their challenge is ignorance. They haven’t lived long enough to know how many things can go wrong and how much danger there is in the world — COVID-19 for instance — that they don’t understand. Willful children often grow up to be domineering bosses. They are generally very intelligent, yet their obsessive desire for total control becomes their undoing. I’ve watched a domineering boss destroy relationships with intelligent, creative employees whose creativity is thwarted by the manager’s obsessive interference. I recently had the opportunity to observe a similar situation and it reminded me of the importance of what I’ve been reading in my pursuit of greater faith and understanding. Books I’ve recently read stress the importance of letting go of control and giving God a chance to make our lives wonderful.
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How often do we pray for a specific thing to be done for us? Most of the time, I’ll bet. Yet here is God, all-seeing and all-knowing, aware that there is something even better for us than what we are asking for; if only we would trust Him and give up trying to control even Him. God is our Father. Do you see the similarity as a parent? The kids think they know everything and will demand something specific, yet as parents we have many more years of experience. We know that what they want at this moment won’t be the best for them in the long-term. God is called “Our Father” because He is the perfect parent for all of us. He can see the entire past and future. That perspective gives Him a viewpoint we will never have. I’m learning to listen. I’m letting God be in control. In these crazy times I’ve turned my future over to Him. I’m now more at peace and my body, which has gone through cancer twice, is much healthier than it was five years ago. I pray for His love, support and guidance in the lives of family, friends and myself, but I’m no longer asking for specific help. I let God lead, in the same way my Scotties give me control to keep them happy and safe. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21
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commands the National Guard) had done their jobs responsibly the feds would not be there now. Bottom line: if you live in a safe neighborhood, thank the police. If you live in a dangerous neighborhood, welcome the police! Donald Harner
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To the Editor: As a response to Craig Eisenbeis’ column about his “adventure” to Cuba and to provide him with a bit of education about the horrific history of the revolution that plunged the Cuban people into their continuing police state existence: Please note that the Cuban people are the victims of this repressive regime, not victims of the USA. In 1959 within weeks of taking power after an armed revolt against the corrupt dictator Batista, Fidel and Raul Castro, along with the revolution’s chief enforcer and murderer Che Guevara, began the summary executions of Cuban business owners, land owners, professors, teachers, bureaucrats, police and military leaders. Che Guevara was made Castro’s commander of the La Cabana prison, and the firing squads began. Che was asked by the foreign press about the justifications and legality of the executions by firing squad his answer was “These concepts of trials and legal procedures are unnecessary in a revolution; they are an archaic bourgeois detail. A revolution must become a cold killing machine, motivated by pure hate.” Raul Castro said in an AP interview in 1959 that “Executions were about revenge and redress.” The “revolution” led by the Castros and Che was responsible for over 6,000 assassinations in the Oriente Province alone, (remember this next time you see some “woke hip” ignoramus wearing a Che-in-hisberet T-shirt)
Cuba fast became a police state with Soviet assistance and they both began exporting communist revolution and stirring up trouble with Cuba’s neighbors, our neighbors, all in America’s backyard during the Cold War. Over 100,000 refugees fled, most landing in Miami, these people had their homes, businesses, farms, investments, cars and property seized by the state, no private property allowed, (unless you are the communist elite). Craig Eisenbeis, you need to ask one of these thousands of Cuban exile families if they think the “USA is the bully” as you put it. Or ask these victims of the Cuban totalitarians if the U.S. policy towards the Cuban government is “just because they have a different way of life,” not a way of life the vast majority of them desire or have chosen. The Cuban people are trapped in a police state that has provided them nothing but oppression and impoverishment. As to your ridiculous statement about the Cuban healthcare system, even if their system did work, which it does not, the trade-off for the tyranny and poverty the population endures in not even close to worth it. Further propaganda you were fed on your Cuban “adventure,” or intentionally pass along in your article, is that there is some benevolence and charitable quid pro quo provided by Cuba in sending their doctors abroad, it is well documented** they are mere slaves of the state and the Cuban government does this as a form of obtaining hard currency for their backward repressive communist economy. Craig maybe your next “adventure” should either be to the library to research the evils of the history of the communist Cuban government or to Miami to speak with some Cuban exiles. Eric Knirk **NYT 9/29/17, WSJ 12/25/19, BBC 5/14/19, Reuters 12/12/18, Civil Rights Defender 2/24/20
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corner of Cascade Avenue and Pine Street, had to reduce their indoor seating from 14 tables to eight or nine to meet state guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Unlike some other restaurants in town, their potential for outdoor seating is limited – so there’s a pretty tight cap on the amount of business they are able to do. During the indoor season, Cork Cellars offers wine tastings and live music, which brings a crowd. Those activities may not be feasible this winter. “That alone makes me nervous,” she said. Buck said they were encouraged by patrons to give the crowdfunding campaign a try, with Paulina Springs Books’ successful effort last spring serving as an example. “It was hard to ask,” Buck said. “But people do want to help.” A Sisters-area man and his wife are conducting a quiet campaign to encourage just such direct assistance. The local man, who asked not to be identified due to the nature of his effort, has been providing direct cash donations to local restaurants. “I just couldn’t sit by and look at what was happening with COVID and the local
businesses and not do something,” he said. “My heart goes out to them (local business owners). They’re trying as hard as they can.” Patronizing local businesses and restaurants is obviously important, but the local giver asserts that, in these extraordinary times, the extraordinary step of direct cash donation is necessary. “You don’t normally just give to a restaurant or a clothing store or whoever it is,” the man said. “But this is a time when you might have to do that if we want Sisters to be the spunky place that it is.” The giver said that he and his wife chose to donate to restaurants because they feel a particular connection to the dining community here. But he encourages others to choose a business or a type of business and do something similar to help keep Sisters vital. “All businesses are important,” he said. “Pick a few businesses in Sisters that are important to you and help them out.” He believes that if enough local people with the means to do so regularly contribute to businesses of their choice, Sisters can weather the economic storm. “One of the things that impresses me about Sisters — and I get this from your newspaper — is the community spirit,” the man said. “It’s a very encouraging thing and it’s way more than I would have expected. It warms my heart.”
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Intimate is the African night
By Chris Morin Columnist
The young British woman sitting next to me in the dark was on her honeymoon and wouldn’t leave me alone. Clutching my arm and groaning, she was absolutely ruining the moment. I felt anger rising within and turned to confront her, breaking my absolute focus on the three lionesses beginning to probe and test the young adult hippopotamus they’d happened upon in the open. Impala and puku also watched those proceedings 40 yards away. I snapped my head around, looked straight into her eyes, opened my mouth to admonish her and found her eyes looking back into mine, delirious. I hesitated. She opened her mouth, forcing out UMPFF! DWAQ! ZHHNN! … ? Her eyes somehow growing ever bigger, she began frantically pointing to the side, behind us. Swiveling my head in that direction, another of the lionesses from The Pride of Nine sauntered toward us, less than seven feet away, closing the remaining space. Kathleen sat in the middle, her new husband, Tony, to her right, I was on her left in the last row of tiered
benches for this open-air safari jeep. It was so “open air” that the jeep’s sides merely came up to hip level. We were the only ones out of 11 people in the jeep who were aware of this particular lioness. Our guidedriver, Tuke, along with his spotter, Henry, were up front and six more tourists occupied the other two rows of bench seats. All of them intently watched the lionesses testing the resolve of the young hippo forward of the vehicle. This lioness ambled closer and sauntered within two feet of our parked jeep, the only vehicle out here. Kathleen and I didn’t dare make a sound. This placed the feline no more than five to six feet from us. Except for my eyes tracking her, I sat completely still. Tony had catatonically frozen in place while looking down into his lap, apparently unwilling to watch if the pounce were launched. This lioness only threw us a fleeting glance, however, and kept moving — past the jeep’s rear, and then off into the diminishing gloom of red tail parking lights. I rotated my head back to Kathleen, now on the verge of tears, still unable to speak coherently. She shrank by a third while letting out a
quiet but massive sigh. The past six days had been completely lion-free in South Luangwa National Park located in Eastern Zambia. It’s quite rare to go that long without seeing them in this place. The Park’s rules require the various safari camps to keep the jeeps 10 yards from any sleeping or feeding lion during the day and 25 yards from any moving lion at night, both for respect towards the great cats and for the safety of the tourists. South Luangwa National Park carries the reputation of being a veteran safari connoisseur’s park because it offers walks as well as drives during the day and night drives — rare for biggame African parks. This park also holds the greatest concentration of leopards in the world. Although the most challenging-to-reach of the Great 5 safari parks of Africa, which also makes it the least crowded, we only chose this one because it was by far the most affordable during the shoulder season in June. Minutes earlier, Tuke and Henry had caught a glimpse of the moonlit lions from 200 yards away through the open ‘bush’ of the Mopane forest just as one stood up
PHOTO BY CHRIS MORIN
Lioness hunting in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia in the cooling air of the evening to begin the night’s hunt. Each of them had let out a muffled whoop of relief, pointed the lions out to us, and quickly plotted how to reach the pride. A significant stream separated the lions from us, and it took a crazed and careening three-minute drive away from the pride to access a crossing location. By the time we splashed through and got back to them, they were up, moving, spread out. Hunting had commenced. We parked and silently began observing, only later realizing we had arrived in the middle of the pride rather than to one side of it. The night spotter not only carried a single handheld floodlight he constantly switched on and off in his search for animals, he also had a .50-caliber bolt action rifle next to him, just in case an elephant went bonkers. As a former Alaskan wilderness guide, I will testify
that the guides of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana are the best trained, highest skilled, most knowledgeable — quite simply the best — in the world. But anyone, including the best, can make the rare mistake. When we arrived in the midst of the lionesses, we didn’t actually know the current count; over the past five days, some of its members might have wandered away. It had become the mating season for some. Adult male lions, not part of a pride, form coalitions, and they often have territories overlapping two or three prides. There were no males present tonight. Just as Kathleen and I began to compose ourselves and Tony managed to swivel his head our way all glassy-eyed, a second lioness appeared at the farthest limits of the reddish glare. She followed the exact path of the previous one, moving right for us. Part II next week.
Portraits OF SISTERS Mel Elder
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shrinking greatest generation. Filled with a sense of duty in the early ’40s Mel enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He spent time on aircraft carriers and various naval ships. When American troops landed on Iwo Jima, he watched from afar and saw the first casualties arrive within an hour. And when the flag was raised over Mount Suribachi, he observed the historic moment through his binoculars at sea. On the shores of Okinawa, his ship, the USS Hinsdale, survived a kamikaze attack. Mel proudly calls Sisters home where he spends time with family. PHOTO AND STORY BY
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in on songs in the comment sections, and connect with his music from across the world. “The streaming shows are more satisfying than I thought they would be. They still aren’t going to be enough to sustain, but it’s something,” he said. Jacobs-Strain has also been focusing on some production work in his home studio working on guitar licks and production for other artists. He said that he will eventually dig into his own project at some point. “I am still brainstorming what I want my next record to be,” he said. Recently, Jacobs-Strain has been working with Keith Banning, local recording engineer and computer consultant. They have been recording at The Belfry and Banning’s studio. “There is space here for artists to safely spread out and we want to do other projects here and take advantage of the space,” said Jacobs-Strain. Jacobs-Strain and Banning have been working on production and guitar sections for an album, for Bend musician Doc Ryan. During quarantine times, Jacobs-Strain has also been able to take some time to go out hiking and spend some time at home, as he usually tours during the spring and summer months. “I’ve actually been way busier than I thought I would be and I’ve been going out hiking a lot,” he said. Jacobs-Strain also rediscovered his love for playing solo while doing his live streams and with extra practice time. “These streaming shows reminded me of how I can play on my own and the freedom there,” he said. He also recently was able to do a live stream show with his harmonica sidekick, Bob Beach, streamed from a theater in Pennsylvania through to Jacobs-Strain’s home studio. “I feel so grateful for the support I’ve had this spring from other artists and from the community,” he said.
These streaming shows reminded me of how I can play on my own and the freedom there. — David Jacobs-Strain
As far as coping with the strains of a COVID-affected world, Jacobs-Strain said, “Sometimes it is hard to maintain a sense of purpose and there are moments of unexpected love and gratitude and kindness from people followed by feelings of angst and uncertainty.” Jacobs-Strain has played one other live show this summer, in a field in Cottage Grove with the audience spread out into pods with a bring-your-own-picnic style, similar to what the Sisters Folk Festival is doing. “I think a lot of people experience a sadness of the loss of summer rituals and concerts due to all this happening in the world,” he said. Jacobs-Strain had been talking with the Sisters Folk Festival figuring out what sort of event could be done with regional artists. The Close to Home event on the back lawn of the Sisters Artworks Building is exactly something that can work safely. “It feels great to be returning to the Sisters stage and I trust the organization to take the needs and concerns of safety and the community seriously and proactively,” he said. Jacobs-Strain will be performing with Beth Wood during the Close to Home concert event. They first performed together during the My Own Two Hands virtual auction event last May. After they played a few songs together during the livestream performance, they realized they clicked really well together. This will be the first time they play an entire set together. “I admire her a lot — she is a complete artist with her poetry and songwriting and guitar playing and brings it all together. It is an honor and a treat to perform with her,” he said. As far as the future of concert events, Jacobs-Strain believes there will be a lot of what he calls, hybrid events where there is a small audience and then the show is live streamed out to larger audiences. He also believes in the adaptation of the homemade music industry by reverting back to backyard concerts. “I think it allows for the younger generation to get out there and put on smaller events and create new spaces,” he said. David Jacobs-Strain will be playing with Beth Wood alongside, Ron Artis and The Truth, Hayley Johnsen, and Jeffery Martin as part of the Sisters Folk Festival’s Close to Home event on August 1. Pod tickets are sold out, but a waitlist is available for the event at www. sistersfolkfestival.org.
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will be held onsite on Tuesday, will be held onsite on Tuesday, 999 Public Notice August 11, 2020 between 1-2 August 11, 2020 between 1-2 NOTICE p.m. All proposers must be OF PUBLIC p.m. All proposers must be HEARING represented at the mandatory site represented at the mandatory site IS HEREBY GIVEN visit meeting NOTICE to be considered visit meeting to be considered that the Sisters-Camp Sherman further. All proposers are asked further. All proposers are asked Rural Fire Protection District will to indicate their attendance of the o indicate their attendance of the hold joint public mandatory site visita meeting by hearing of its mandatory site visit meeting by Board of Directors and its Local voice message to 503-877-8229 voice message to 503-877-8229 Contract no later than 12 p.m. Review Friday, Board regarding no later than 12 p.m. Friday, adoption of Public Contracting August 7, 2020. The mandatory August 7, 2020. The mandatory Rules 18th day of August, site visit meeting will be the only ite visit meeting willonbethe the only 2020, at 5 p.m. The meeting will opportunity to review the opportunity to review the be held at the Sisters-Camp property. property. Sherman R.F.P.D. Proposals must identify the firm at 301 South Proposals must identify the firm ElmbyStreet, Sisters, Oregon. The or individual name and or individual by name and proposed Resolution will replace include mailing address and include mailing address and update the District’s current telephone and numbers, list the telephone numbers, list the Public Contracting Rules and intended use of the property, intended use of the property, The public hearing willingness exemptions. to establish/repair willingness to establish/repair will be held fencing appropriate for thefor the purpose of fencing appropriate for the intended use,taking removecomments weeds and on the District’s intended use, remove weeds and draft findings maintain the property as well as supporting the maintain the property as well as exemption of certain classes of the ability to provide insurance the ability to provide insurance special procurements and public meeting the following minimum meeting the following minimum improvement contracts from requirements: requirements: competitive bidding Comprehensive or Commercial Comprehensive or Commercial requirements. General Liability - $1,000,000 General Liability - $1,000,000 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (Single Limit per Occurrence) (Single Limit per Occurrence) To Lease Property Automobile Liability Automobile Liability The Limit Oregon $1,000,000 (Single per Department of $1,000,000 (Single Limit per Corrections is accepting Occurrence) Occurrence) proposals from firms or To be considered, proposals must To be considered, proposals must individuals interested in leasing be submitted via mail to be be submitted via mail to be received notproperty later thanfor agricultural or received not later than grazing purposes in the Augustlivestock 15, 2020 at: August 15, 2020 at: Salem Department of Corrections – area. Department of Corrections – TheServices property available is located Facilities Facilities Services southeast Salem near Mill Attn: Tracy L.inWilder Attn: Tracy L. Wilder Creek 3601 State StreetCorrectional Institution 3601 State Street and is97301 generally bordered by Salem, Oregon Salem, Oregon 97301 Turner Road. The property is Proposals will be evaluated Proposals will be evaluated currently exempt from property following receipt. Firms or following receipt. Firms or taxes. Lease of the property to a individuals submitting proposals individuals submitting proposals determined to betaxable the bestentity use of may result in determined to be the best use of property the property and intereststaxes of thebeing levied. In the property and interests of the addition of to all other fees State and the Department State and the Department of with leasing the Corrections willassociated be notified by Corrections will be notified by property, any property taxes mail to begin lease negotiations. mail to begin lease negotiations. levied by Marion County will be THE NUGGET THE NUGGET N E W S the P Asole P E Rresponsibility of the NEWSPAPER 5 4 1 - 5 4 9 - 9 9 4 1Lessee. 541 - 549 - 9941 A mandatory site visit meeting www.NuggetNews.com www.NuggetNews.com
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Highway 20 east of Sisters was closed for 2.5 hours last week due to a truck fire.
TRUCK FIRE: Refrigerator trailer was empty of cargo Continued from page 1
The truck essentially burned down to the axles. “The wrecking company had to cut the trailer in half to haul it away,” Olsen said. Oregon State Police,
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office units and Oregon Department of Transportation all responded to help manage the incident. Cloverdale personnel washed the highway clean after the wreckage was hauled away. Overheated brakes are not an uncommon problem with trucks coming over the pass, and Olsen is grateful that the
situation wasn’t worse. “We’re very fortunate that it wasn’t something like a hazardous chemical — because all trucks are susceptible to that sort of thing,” he said.
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EAST PORTAL: Parties are working toward financial agreement Continued from page 1
as the East Portal, is located across Highway 20 from the other properties, bounded by Highway 242, West Hood Avenue, and Highway 20. It is called the East Portal because it is the eastern end of scenic Highway 242 that crosses the Cascade Mountains, over the old McKenzie Pass (closed in the winter). Although the Portal has belonged to the USFS for years, the Sisters Public Works Department has maintained the public restrooms for use by travelers during the summer. There is also an interpretive map at the Portal, as well as a walking labyrinth created by one of the Ford Family Foundation Leadership Cohorts. The City of Sisters and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) both have an interest in that triangle and have been in exploratory conversations for over a year regarding a possible partnership to acquire the land. In February of this year, the Forest Service agreed to not market the land and keep it in public ownership. The City would like to retain the Open Space designation and have some of the property provide benefit to the transportation system. “We are interested,” said ODOT Region 4 Chief Gary Farnsworth. “Have been for some time.” ODOT would like to acquire the land, as a significant portion of the property already has existing highway facilities at the junction of State Highways 20 and 242. ODOT would agree to maintain the City’s multi-use trail on the west side of Highway 20. The multi-modal hub could provide more off-street parking and be an essential link in localized and regional transportation. The Forest Service would like to get the highest price possible to help fund their new ranger station. According to City Manager Cory Misley, “The City has a strategic interest in shaping the future development of the remaining parcel to meet community needs… The parcel serves as a gateway to Sisters and Central Oregon. At the same time, it is underutilized, and ways to expand and enhance its uses in line with its current composition should be explored.” City staff and ODOT have also been talking with Cascades East Transit, the public transportation provider in Central Oregon, to explore the possibility of siting a “mobility hub” on the property to serve Sisters, west Deschutes County, travel between regions, and the state highway system. Misley explained that the
mobility hub would act as a focal point in the transportation network serving Sisters, integrating different modes of transportation (auto, pedestrian, public transportation, bicycles) to maximize connectivity in the area. “A multitude of amenities could be layered into the property… Ultimately, a partnership between the City and ODOT, working closely with CET, would undertake a master planning process to best prioritize and design the facilities. Undertaking a project like this will require many years of planning and project development, funding acquisition, and project construction,” Misley said. Council directed Misley to proceed with refining the draft intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and co-lead partnership with ODOT to acquire the East Portal and to use a portion of the property for development of a multi-modal transportation mobility hub. The USFS originally valued the triangle based on best and highest use (regardless of City zoning), which would be prime commercial zone. It is currently zoned Open Space. Any developer would have to pay top dollar and then incur considerable additional time and expense to get a zone change, which wouldn’t be guaranteed at time of purchase. Misley said the City plans don’t support changing the zoning to commercial. The property has been listed for a long time with no offers. The City and ODOT had an independent property appraisal done using the OS zoning designation. The appraisal came in at $7,500 per acre, lower than the Forest Service price. Now
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon the negotiating with the FS begins. Before that can happen, the City and ODOT have to reach agreement and sign an IGA for their partnership in the East Portal. Next, they have to make a formal initial offer for the property, before the Forest Service can begin negotiations. Although ODOT would only own about 5 percent of the property, they are willing to pay 50 percent of the eventual purchase price. Dave Brown of ODOT thinks the Forest Service will have a good discussion once the offer is made by the ODOT/ City partnership. He is hopeful the Forest Service will recognize that both parties, being public entities, do not have unlimited funds. Misley concluded, “Ultimately, there is an opportunity for a win/win/ win for the City, ODOT, and the Forest Service to work towards a sale of the East Portal and development along the conceptual lines outlined. This is an opportunity for the City to initiate the final piece of working to facilitate the development of the FS property, while leveraging strategic partnerships and delivering critical amenities to Sisters Country.” The IGA should be concluded and signed in the next two to four weeks, at which time an offer can be submitted to the Forest Service. An ODOT representative said, “This is a great opportunity for everyone. It’s a super rare opportunity to purchase land directly from the Forest Service, which almost never makes direct land sales. This piece of land is one of only two properties nationally being offered for sale by them.”
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JOHNSEN: Portlander is headed to Sisters for SFF concert Continued from page 11
her “American Idol” days. She taught through School of Rock and they gave her the chance to give voice lessons. “Once you teach something, the better you get at it and that is what I was doing with teaching vocal lessons,” she said. Johnsen works with people of all ages and abilities. Johnsen recently came out with her most recent record — a live-recorded album from Studio 1 in Abbey Road Studios in London. The songwriter thought she would have a three-day UK vacation, but her manager, Warren Wyatt, had what she calls a “trick up his sleeve” — a serendipitous single evening recording session
Once you teach something, the better you get at it and that is what I was doing with teaching vocal lessons. — Hayley Johnsen
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Portland singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen will perform at the Close to Home event on August 1 at Sisters Art Works. at the historic studio, which is now being released as Haley’s first guitar-andvocal-only album London Sessions. The lead single, “Feel the Water,” was released March 13. Haley Johnsen will be performing a set of her original music at the Close to Home event on August 1. Other artists include, David Jacobs-Strain, Beth Wood, Ron Artis II and the Truth, and Jeffery Martin. The event is sold out, but there is a waitlist. More information can be found at www. sistersfolkfestival.org. More information on Haley Johnsen’s music can be found at www. haleyjohnsenmusic.com/ music-1.
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PREMIUM LAKEFRONT… …homesite in Aspen Lakes Golf Estates. 1.27 acres with nice pine trees and water views. Protective CCRs in this gated community of fine homes. Utilities to the lot line. Just minutes to the town of Sisters. $339,000. MLS#201506535
MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Mountain views from this 83-acre parcel. Tree groves or open skies…choose your estatecaliber homesite. US Forest Service public land borders one-half mile for added privacy. A water hook-up available if desired or drill your own. Horses, hermits or homebodies, a beautiful spot to create your custom dream. Eight miles to the Western town of Sisters. $980,000. MLS#220103712
NEW TOWNHOME! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Ultra-modern interior design features upper-level living. Light and bright greatroom with south-facing windows, cozy propane fireplace and high vaulted ceilings. Sunny patio with mountain view and feeling of openness. Comfortable upper-level master suite with high ceilings, plenty of closet space and spacious bathroom. Also, a half-bath plus utility room upstairs for convenience. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus guest bathroom. Heat pump on upper and efficient in-floor radiant heating on lower level. Single attached garage. $449,000. MLS#202000015
1156 E. CREEKSIDE COURT Creek front living! Build your dream home with the music of the creek in your backyard. Pines, willows, cottonwoods and natural grasses for your landscape. Play in the water on a hot summer day! Lot adjoins riparian park. No HOA dues! City water and sewer, so close to everything that Sisters Country has to offer. $245,000. MLS #220102859
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
RIVER FRONT PROPERTY In the City of Sisters with water, power & sewer to the property (hooked up) & storage shed. Large Ponderosa Pine & Cottonwood trees plus 200+/- ft. of River frontage, accessible at multiple points of the River bank. Peterson Ridge Trail system a block away. Miles & miles of walking, jogging & mountain bike trails through the US Forest Service just a short distance down the road with additional access to the River on public land; and yet, merely walking distance to downtown Sisters. Truly a rare find! $479,900. MLS #202002392