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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Sisters got a reprieve from smoky conditions

History museum is open to the public By Sue Stafford Correspondent

and rain is in the forecast for Wednesday night, with showers persisting through Friday. The impact from the massive, destructive wildfires on the west side of the Cascades will be felt for some time. Both Highway 22 and Highway 126 are expected

Those who settled Sisters were a hardy bunch who overcame many obstacles to create lives for themselves and their families here in Central Oregon. The same could be said for the board of directors and volunteers at the Sisters History Museum who, amidst a pandemic and hazardous smoke conditions, persevered to offer a soft opening of the new museum on the corner of North Larch and East Cascade Avenue last week. They sent out notices to their members and welcomed anyone who happened to stop by, of which there were several descendants of early Sisters families who just happened to be in town. “We are very pleased with the reception from the public so far, as well as recent visitors with roots in the past,” said Karen Swank, board member. The museum is now open to the public with winter hours: Fridays and Saturdays

See CLOSURES on page 9

See MUSEUM on page 22

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Sisters got a welcome break from hazardous smoke conditions last weekend — including the hopeful sign of a symbolic rainbow. Rainfall across much of Sisters Country helped to scour away smoke for the first time in many days last Friday, and Sisters enjoyed a couple of days of good air quality. The return of blue skies and breathable air was welcomed by local folks, who took advantage of the change to get out for walks and bike

rides that had been impossible while air quality across the region was so hazardous that it ranked worst in the United States. The smoke impact from fires across the western United States is not over, however. While rainfall helped firefighters make progress against wildfires that have burned a million

City snapshot — new planner hired By Sue Stafford Correspondent

• The City of Sisters has announced the hiring of Scott Woodford as the new community development director. Woodford comes to Sisters after seven years in Redmond as their senior planner. He has more than 20 years of land-use planning work and management of complex projects, including experience working in Colorado resort communities tackling unique issues they contend with, such as retention of community character, affordable housing,

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traffic, lodging and managing growth — issues familiar to Sisters. Woodford’s first major project as director is an update to the Comprehensive Plan that will begin this fall. His first day on the job was Monday, September 21. He can be reached at swoodford@co.sisters.or.us. • The City Hall ballot collection box next to the door will be open to accept ballots from October 14 through election day, November 3. Each day, the ballots deposited in the box are transferred See CITY on page 21

acres in Oregon and millions more in California, Washington, and other western states, fires continue to burn. By late Sunday, a smoky haze had crept back into Sisters Country and on Monday air quality was rated unhealthy for sensitive groups. Conditions are expected to improve through the week,

Protecting conservation area By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters residents new and old may be unaware of the Trout Creek Conservation Area (TCCA), a special parcel of land adjacent to Tollgate and Sisters High School, which is owned and overseen by Sisters School District in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the Deschutes Land Trust. The TCCA encompasses 160 acres of juniper and pine forest directly behind the athletic fields at Sisters High School (SHS), a conservation easement that was formally established in 2003. The acreage provides a venue for hands-on

PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

The Trout Creek Conservation Area is biologically sensitive and valuable for education. It is off limits to vehicles. fieldwork for SHS students and is home to a variety of plant and animal species, according to SHS biology

teacher Rima Givot. Recent incidents and See TROUT CREEK on page 8

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Artists Studio Tour ............ 5 Fit for Sisters .................... 8 Entertainment ................. 11 Classifieds.................. 19-21 Meetings .......................... 3 Obituaries .........................7 Announcements...............10 Crossword .......................18 Real Estate ................ 22-24

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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A stitch at a time By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Letters to the Editor… The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is 10 a.m. Monday.

To the Editor: I started my career as a licensed helicopter mechanic in the early 1970s. I worked heavylift helicopter for the good part of 46 years. We pioneered a real environmental-friendly way to yard timber-helicopter logging. All through the seventies and most of the eighties we were able to log year round with no issues. Then the Forest Service adopted a new policy, save the top-soil scheme. So all the years we logged the units and then YUM (yard unmerchantable timber) we left the timber sale looking better than we found it. Under the new policy logs were left to rot to enhance the topsoil. In the new era of “let it be” — let the natural fires go, it’s turning out to be a big mistake. I personally watched Yellowstone National Park burn to the ground in 1988 while the different government agencies, ie: Forest Service, BLM, and National Park Service argued over whose fire it was and how to handle it. In the years after 1987, our forests have become a wasteland of fallen trees and rotting wood all very flammable fuel for wildfires. Sure, there have been years of drought and

cycles in nature but leaving fuel everywhere and mismanaging highway weed control have left our national forests a wasteland. In my opinion, the private logging companies on their own land do a much better job managing their timber holds than the Forest Service. Kelly Dodge

To the Editor: I prefer to deal in facts. In my former job, facts were what made a successful case. Sadly, the letters to the editor reflect personal bias toward the President rather than an analysis, based on facts of his successes or failures. Case in point, the last letter (from Bill Kemp, The Nugget, September 9 edition) talked about the President referring to military personnel as “losers and suckers.” The author of that letter failed to mention that The Atlantic Magazine retracted the validity of their anonymous “source.” This follows on the See LETTERS on page 15

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The social fabric of America is fraying, torn by the economic, social, and psychological impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and by social unrest and political tensions the likes of which we haven’t seen for 50+ years. Here in Sisters, we have felt the blows of shutdowns, restrictions, event cancellations, disruptions to education — and in recent weeks, living in a thick, choking pall of smoke. Now we look ahead to a fall and winter partially cut off from the Willamette Valley as two of the major arteries into our part of the state remain closed, potentially for months. While we all recognize that our troubles are small next to the devastation experienced by our neighbors to the west, in Blue River and Detroit and so many other communities on the west side of the Cascades, we’re still feeling the sense of dread and dislocation that comes with troubled times. We’re heading into one of the most contentious elections in American history, which just became even more so with the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the prospect of an raw, power-politics brawl over filling her seat on the Supreme Court. National politics can seep into the Sisters Country air as insidiously as wildfire smoke — and it could be just as toxic and hazardous to our community’s health. In an atmosphere where everything is politicized and all politics is weaponized, it can be easy for neighbors to turn on each other in anger and distrust — just when we need to be coming together to meet the many challenges that will continue to face our community for many months to come. It would be naïve and childish to pretend that what happens on the national stage does not affect our lives in Sisters. Who sits behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office matters; who controls the Senate has an impact; the decisions made at the Supreme Court shape our lives. But we cannot repair and maintain the social fabric by whom we elect to national office. We mend the social fabric one stitch

at a time, right here in our local communities. This weekend, Sisters will come together to reach out a helping hand to Oregonians who have experienced devastating losses in catastrophic wildfires. There is no political litmus test required to participate. In fact, your politics are irrelevant.

We mend the social fabric one stitch

at a time, right here in our local communities. — Jim Cornelius This is liable to be a long, hard winter for many folks in Sisters, with ongoing COVID restrictions taking their toll, and the normal slowdown of the season exacerbated by road closures. Business owners will struggle; seniors will be more isolated than ever; workers’ paychecks will be leaner than usual. What we do to help folks who need it matters a whole lot more than what bubbles we fill in on our ballots. There are people who are making vast fortunes and accruing great power through the business of dividing Americans one from another. They have powerful tools of propaganda to wield, day in and day out, in convincing us that our neighbor who has political views that differ from our own is an existential threat to everything we value and hold dear. The true threat lies in that division itself. If Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia could enjoy a warm friendship and shared values, despite having virtually polar opposite views on the law, we can certainly lend an ear to the neighbor whose political yard sign or letter to the editor infuriates us. Better yet, perhaps those who disagree on virtually everything there is to disagree about in national politics can simply shut up about it for a minute, join together and find something to agree on: That these tumultuous and troubled times are just the right time to reach out and help our neighbor.

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City contracts for snow removal Snow removal in downtown Sisters is expected to be easier and more consistent this winter under a new City initiative. The City of Sisters has approved a contract with Tewalt & Sons Inc. for downtown snow removal. The City Council wanted to provide snow removal consistency throughout the downtown to make it more walkable for residents and visitors, and provide sidewalks and parking that are

more ADA compliant. The City is funding this program through the Street Fund; money was budgeted in the FY 2020/21 budget. The contract applies to the downtown commercial core from Hood Avenue to Adams Avenue and from Pine Street to Locust Street on all public sidewalks, parking areas and alleys, not private. Letters recently went out to all property owners in the downtown core explaining the new process.

Fall fruits and veggies are great for health “Weight of Water” by Martha Phair Sanders.

vitamins and antioxidants that slow aging and may help fight cancer. The apple is one fantastic fall crop. A warm slice of apple pie is the quintessential American comfort food! Apples offer a variety of health-giving properties. There really is fact behind the old adage “an apple a day keeps a doctor away.” Apples contain high levels of important dietary fiber — it’s what keeps digestive systems happy and healthy — and contain high levels of antioxidants called flavonoids, which have been found to help protect against heart disease, heart attacks, and certain cancers. Apples

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Artists interpret water theme Journeys Art Group of Central Oregon will present its 13th Annual Show with 12 interpretations of the theme “Water Dance,” opening Friday, September 25, at Twigs (adjacent to Stitchin’ Post) at 311 W. Cascade Ave. An artists’ reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. The theme is expressed lyrically: “Water is lifegiving and precious. Water is mesmerizing, serene, and reflective.

“Water shimmers and sparkles in blue, green, brown and gold. Water roars, babbles, gurgles and bubbles. “Water is a spray, a splash, a wave, a ripple or a trickle. It dances, telling a story as it finds its own way.” Members of Journeys include Judy Beaver, Helen Brisson, Sheila K. Finzer, Betty Gientke, June Jaeger, Jean Wells Keenan, Tony Phillips, Donna Rice, Martha Sanders, Marion Shimoda,

Mary Stiewig and Jan McBrien Tetzlaff. “Weight of Water” by Martha Phair Sanders (pictured above) is one of the featured pieces that addresses the theme. It is the work of women to carry the load of supplying water to the family. Every day women in underdeveloped countries may walk miles to collect water for their basic needs and many may walk there several times each day.

Cooler days mean cozy, comforting meals. Fall is a time of year when many people look forward to savoring seasonal flavors. September signals the start of autumn, and with it comes a bounty of delicious and healthy fruits and vegetables. With splashy colors and striking shapes, you could use fall harvest vegetables as centerpieces, porch decorations or maybe even homemade bird feeders. But the best thing you can do with fall veggies is to work them into meals. Dig into fall fruits like apples and cranberries, which offer essential

See FALL VEGGIES on page 17

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect gatherings, please contact individual organizations for current meeting status

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. / Thurs., 10 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-610-7383. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1st Tuesday, noon, SPRD bldg. 800-272-3900. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefly@msn.com. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217.

Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061.

Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Group 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1 p.m. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. Suttle Tea. 503-819-1723. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157.

Sisters Area Woodworkers Friends of the Sisters Library Board 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Sisters Caregiver Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters. 541-771-3258. Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at citizens4community.com Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Sisters Parent Teacher Community are held quarterly; please call for details. 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters 541-388-9013. Saloon. 541-480-5994. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., The Lodge. 541-668-6599. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District. 541-549-2091.

Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645.

Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 808-281-2681. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Tuesday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002. 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

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Sheriff’s Volunteering at Sisters Fire District is rewarding mentorship program to host training By Kema Clark Correspondent

Central Oregon Partnership for Youth (COPY) will hold a 3.5-hour virtual fall volunteer training on Saturday, September 26. COPY is a program in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office that mentors children of the Bend, Sisters, Redmond, and La Pine areas with incarcerated parents. The more than 40 mentors of this program are volunteer members of the community. The program allows children to participate and engage in a wide range of community activities. Children with an incarcerated parent or caregiver face greater risks, barriers, and challenges than those fortunate enough to live in a more stable family environment. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office created the COPY program to provide support and assistance to the children of inmates, giving them an opportunity to succeed. COPY is not a courtmandated program. Youth and families have to apply and be supportive to become involved. COPY does not work with juvenile offenders or kids with extreme mental health needs. For more information on being a COPY Mentor, visit https://sheriff.deschutes.org/ jail/copy-program.

Ken Ammann says he’s done a lot of crazy things in his life, but being a volunteer firefighter for the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District team is definitely the most rewarding of all. “It was a complete surprise to me how much I get out of helping, since I had no background in firefighting,” he told The Nugget. “It was pure chance I even joined the team.” Five years ago, Ken and a few friends were riding their motorcycles and just happened to run into Deputy Chief Tim Craig. “We almost literally ran into Tim’s patrol car while he was riding around getting to know his district better, Ammann recalled. “I had seen the ‘Volunteers Needed’ signs at the Camp Sherman substation, but hadn’t thought about volunteering.” Tim was a cyclist also, so they started talking, and after 30-40 minutes, Tim suggested coffee and conversation, which led to Ken training and joining the team. One of Ken’s favorite memories is from when he first started training. “Mike McLaughlin and I were both in our early 50s, so we called ourselves the two old guys since everyone else in the class was 18-23 years old.” Ken and Mike challenged themselves after the others went home and would video each other to make sure they

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Ken Ammann (right), pictured with his friend Mike McLaughlin who subsequently died of cancer, began volunteering with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District in his early 50s. Lauren, if I fail to prep our own property after all my training in fire prevention!” he said. Ken said Lauren always supports him in his commitment to his volunteer work. “Her first comment when I get a late night call is, ‘What can I help you with to get going?’” Lauren also helps motivate him if he’s had a tiring day when it’s weekly drill night. She tells him “Get off the couch and go! You know you’re going to have a great time!” And when he returns from the drill, he’s happy because he did have a great time. Ken enjoys spending his

spare time in the middle of nowhere — backpacking off motorcycles and rides into the desert or mountains. He and Lauren also volunteer with Friends of the Metolius. Volunteers with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District team are always needed and appreciated. The training required to be a structural and wildland firefighter ensures volunteers are ready for whatever comes. The Fire Corps is also a great opportunity to help support the field crews and provide info to the community. A full description of the training and application process is available at www.sistersfire. com/volunteer-program-2/.

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met all the time requirements, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) readiness. Tragically, Mike died of cancer a year after the training academy, but Ken said the friendship they shared and the bond of going through training will never be forgotten. Ken noted the calls he goes out on are not specific to fires. “All the volunteers carry pagers and get basic info on it, plus info from a 911 app and verbal info by radio,” he said. The volunteers don’t have to go out on every call, but it’s a close community and many calls are people they know. Tom, a friend and volunteer, has been volunteering for over 40 years and has been a great mentor to Ken. “We let each other know if we’re going out of town or won’t be available.” In recent weeks, Ken has helped with several fires, including helping the Forest Service by driving a water tender, torching to burn out small fuel, and going to homes in Level 2 areas to note characteristics of every address. “Driving at night in heavy smoke, on little back dirt roads, having to depend on GPS since phone service can be challenging,” he said. “You have to know the roads.” Ken has also been spending time prepping his own property in the Camp Sherman area. “I definitely don’t want to get ‘the look’ from my wife,

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Artist studio tour goes forward September 26-27 Businesses By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

Despite the pandemic, and after the smoke, the Sisters Arts Association’s (SAA) fourth annual Artist Studio Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around Sisters. This is a free, self-guided tour to individual studios. Thirty-six artists will demonstrate and show their art in 26 locations in and around Sisters Country. Because many artists will share studio locations, it will be easier for visitors to see more of them. Sisters Arts Association started to plan its fourth annual Artist Studio Tour back in January. It was originally scheduled for the final weekend in June, but then came the coronavirus. So early in the spring, SAA moved the event far ahead, to the final weekend of September. This provided artists with more time to generate new work. The Association has great optimism that the skies over Central Oregon will remain clear Saturday and Sunday for art lovers – who have been indoors for weeks – to head out to these 26 studios in artists’ homes (and a few local galleries) from Tumalo to Sisters, and from Eagle Crest to Tollgate.

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Artists and visitors are required to use appropriate safety measures, including wearing of masks, hand sanitizing, and six-foot distancing. The nature of the Studio Tour is such that the numbers of people visiting studios are dispersed over a two-day period, never exceeding recommended gathering size.

We are out in the country, in a beautiful big barn. I will have work in progress, as well as eight new framed pieces. — Winnie Givot It’s an ideal opportunity for art lovers to meet their favorite local artists and purchase directly from them. “We will be in compliance,” said Mel Archer, the Association’s creative encourager and events cochair. He notes that about half of the artists participating in this year’s tour have done so in previous years; the other half are new to the event. This year’s new tour artists include Art Blumenkron (woodworking and furniture making), Scott Cordner (fine-art photography), David Hough and Marianne

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Winnie Givot is one of 36 artists on the 2020 Sisters Artist Studio Tour. There are 26 studios to visit. Fellner (ceramics and clay), Jean Wells and June Jaeger (fabric art), Kaia Sieffert (jewelry), and Kelley Salber (book arts). Also new this year are Kim Chavez, Bill Hunt, Anne Hunter and Linda Peck (sculpture), Len Babb, Jim Horsley, Scott McAllister, Janice Druian, and Terry Solini (oil painting), and charcoal/graphite artist Stephen Gasior. Crowd favorites returning on this year’s tour include Mel Archer and Susie Zeitner (glass art), Danae Miller, J. Chester Armstrong, and Gary Cooley (sculpture), Mitch and Michelle Deaderick and Mary Moore (pottery and clay sculpture), Kay Baker, Clarke

Berryman, Chris Nelson, Sandy Melchiori (acrylic and oil painting), JoAnn Burgess (pastel), Winnie Givot and Terri Dill-Simpson (watercolor), Steve Mathews (colored pencil and ink), Sandy Dutko (mixed media), Paul Bennett (painting and printmaking), and Jennifer Hartwig (scratchboard). “My studio is large, so I can handle more than one group at a time,” said watercolor artist Winnie Givot. “We are out in the country, in a beautiful big barn. I will have work in progress, as well as eight new framed pieces,” she said. Joining See STUDIO TOUR on page 12

Two local businesses – Sisters Movie House and Hayden Homes – are joining with Sisters Arts Association to feature artists’ work on the days of the Artist Studio Tour. A wood carving by Daniel Schmidt will be on display at the McKenzie Meadows Village Model Home. Daniel is a 2020 graduate of Sisters High School and recipient of the $2,500 Hayden Homes See BUSINESSES on page 12

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Daniel Schmidt, winner of the Hayden Homes Art Scholarship. His artwork will be on display during the tour.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Easing fires not as simple as climate change vs. forest work By Andrew Selsky & Adam Beam Associated Press

SALEM (AP) — Deadly West Coast wildfires are dividing President Donald Trump and the states’ Democratic leaders over how to prevent blazes from becoming more frequent and destructive, but scientists and others on the front lines say it’s not as simple as blaming either climate change or the way land is managed. The governors of California, Oregon and Washington have all said global warming is priming forests for wildfires as they become hotter and drier. But during a visit Monday to California, Trump pointed to how states manage forests and said, “It will start getting cooler, just you watch.” Scientists say wildfires are all but inevitable, and the main drivers are plants and trees drying out due to climate change and more people living closer to areas that burn. And while forest thinning and controlled burns are solutions, they have proven challenging to implement on the scale needed to combat those threats. As crews battled wildfires that have killed at least 36 people, destroyed neighborhoods and enveloped the West Coast in smoke, Trump contended that the states are to blame for failing to rake leaves and clear dead timber from forest floors. However, many of the California blazes have roared through coastal chaparral and grasslands, not forest, and some of the largest are burning on federal land. In Oregon, it was the forests that burned at unprecedented levels this past week. Almost the same number of “megafires” — defined as having scorched 100,000 acres or more — were burning last week as have occurred during the entire last century, said Jim Gersbach, spokesman for the Oregon Department of Forestry. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Monday requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration, saying it would bring much needed resources to Oregon’s response and recovery efforts. Experts, environmentalists and loggers largely agree that thinning trees and brush See FIRES on page 11

Scottie Wisdom&Faith Jean Russell Nave

Scottie truth One of the many wonderful things about Scottie dogs is their honesty. They express truth. If they are barking, there is something out there. Even if I can’t see it, I know there is something or someone outside. Just yesterday the Scotties started barking. I couldn’t see a thing anywhere in the backyard. But sure enough, as I looked through another window, there was a person raking pine needles off our neighbor’s roof. Truth. We are told time and again in the Bible that truth is an essential ideal. There was a time when truth was held so firmly in our society that people did business with a handshake. Today you need a lawyer in your back pocket if you go into business. Every major transaction with a client now has to be put in writing. This in itself is a good example of how “boundup” we’ve become because we have treated truth so

cheaply. Our children may be told to tell the truth, but the actions of our society constantly shout otherwise. We know that commercials mislead. Politicians misinform and sometimes outright lie. Television programs use lying as a punchline for cheap laughs. Our children watch all of this getting a much clearer message from our actions than from our warnings. What is truth? Historically, philosophers explored that question back as far as the ancient Egyptians. One’s heart would be weighed at death against the “Feather of Truth.” If the heart was too heavy with deceit, one was headed for dark places. Truth has been a relative thing. In the Middle Ages truth was a flat earth, even though the library in Alexandria had held maps showing a round earth centuries earlier. The Church decided the earth was flat and that was that. Today science tries to prove what is true through scientific investigation. Yet, that investigation results in many ideas that become held like dogma, forbidding newer research from changing the paradigm. One such thing that I’ve followed for years is the dating of when humans came to the Americas. As recent as the early 20th century, scientists would not believe there were people in America before five thousand years ago. In 1929 when fluted spear points were found in mastodon bones dating to

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more than 10,000 BC in Clovis, New Mexico, the head of the Smithsonian Institution would not believe they were real because it challenged his idea of truth. This helps us understand that truth in the material world is open to subjective interpretation. As followers of Christ, the truth we want to explore is spiritual truth. Jesus said: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What did he mean then and what does it mean to us today? Jesus shared His understanding of His Father’s house with His followers. He wanted people to understand that God our Father is love and we are His children. Meaning that we — all humans, regardless of race, creed, color or sexual orientation — are divine spirit. When we live with love, compassionate, non-judgmental and filled with forgiveness, we are living in truth. That is how we live in God’s real world. The real world is not this mixed-up mess we call life in this dimension, which is filled with anger and hate. We can spiritually rise above all that and live free of the hate when we turn to truth — God’s love. By living with love we are free and we free others. When we hate, we chain ourselves to that hate and the other person or people we focus the hate upon. Living with

love in our hearts means we live with God’s truth, and we are free. Mother Teresa is an excellent example of this put into practice. She lived among people enduring a great deal of death and suffering, but her heart was filled with God’s love, which allowed her to ease others’ suffering while she thrived and stayed healthy into her later years. The love she was filled with kept her free. She was free of hate and fear, the major causes of misery and death. It isn’t where you live that makes you free, it’s how you live that makes you free. My rescued Scottie, Chewy, was beaten and starved by people in the past. Yet, his heart is so full of love that he greets everyone with a wagging tale, hoping they will bend down and pet him. Chewy’s truth is love. Make your truth love and watch how you are greeted with smiles too. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32

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Obituaries Gretchen Dakin

March 26, 1934 — September 14, 2020

Gretchen Dakin passed away September 14 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Dakin, who died in 2012. Gretchen was born in Winnetka, Illinois, on March 26, 1934. After graduation from New Trier High School, she graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in medical research. She then moved to California to do research at UC Medical Center in San Francisco. It was there that she and Bill started dating. They were married on January 31, 1959, in Illinois. In 1960 they moved to Marin County, California, where they raised two sons, Bill and David. One of the greatest gifts she shared with her family was her love of the outdoors. Skiing and backpacking were

regular family activities. In 1993 Gretchen and Bill retired to Sisters. Sisters was the perfect place for them to enjoy the outdoors. They both loved to ski, hike, camp and fly-fish. They were involved with the Deschutes Basin Land Trust in the protection of Indian Ford Meadow and preserving critical habitat in Central Oregon. In 2015 Gretchen moved to Paradise Valley Estates in Fairfield, California, to be closer to her family. Gretchen was extremely active, continuing to hike, ski and travel well into her mid-80s. She enjoyed trips with her family to Lake Tahoe, hiking and spending time with friends. She also loved horses and looked forward to feeding the horses at Rush Ranch every week. She is survived by her two sons, Bill and David, daughters-in-law, Julie Haney and Laura Dakin and

Dallas D. Rollins-Hallingstad August 13, 1944 — August 9, 2020

Dallas was born in Springerville, Arizona. She grew up and went to school in Snowflake, Arizona. The family moved to Sisters in the early 1960s. She worked at Ruth’s café for three to four years then moved to Petersburg, Alaska, in 1977 where she met and married the love of her life, Casper Hallingstad. They bought a lot and turned it into a used car lot and named it Rerun Auto. She loved working on old cars and getting them running and reselling them.

After the death of Casper, she moved back to Central Oregon to be closer to her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Rollins; her mother, Ruby Rollins; and two brothers, Walter Rollins and Timothy Rollins. Survivors include her daughter, Vicky Churchill of Redmond; grandson, Dylan Eyin of Washington; sisters, Patti Bartels of Powell Butte, Carol Sims and Ruby Sherritt both of Lebanon; brothers, Richard Rollins

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Gale Larson On the morning of September 17, Gale Larson left his flesh vessel, surrounded by his wife and children. In recognition of his abhorrence for ceremonies, no formal gatherings will be held. The family asks that in lieu of flowers or donations, people will plant a tree in his recognition. His family most remembers him for his love of the outdoors, specifically trail shortcuts on the family backpacking trips. “Godforsaken, rhody-ridden, vine-mapletangled shortcuts through rock slides and thunderstorms,” says his son, Erik Randall. “The kids wondered if they would see the trail again,” says his widow, Molly, “And the shortcuts added miles to our trips. I had to pack extra candy to keep the kids from crying.” But lovers of the outdoors they all became. His two daughters followed him into U.S. Forest Service firefighting; Lynne Marie married a fellow firefighter, Ron Whitley; and Elaine Kirsten stayed on with the Forest Service for 13 years. The family celebrated his transition with a hike on the

her loving granddaughters, Kristi and Alyssa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of the following: • Deschutes Basin Land Trust, 210 NW Irving Ave, Ste. 102, Bend, OR, 97701 • North Bay Hospice, 4520 Business Center Dr., Ste. 160, Fairfield, CA 94534 • Marin Agricultural Land Trust, PO Box 809, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. of Culver, Steve Rollins of Sisters, and Edward Rollins of Cottonwood, California; many nieces; and nephews. Services will be held at a later date at the Camp Polk Cemetery in Sisters.

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Sisters Andrew Loscutoff Columnist

Where to find stability and balance The body is a very integrated machine, down to the framework of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. When all of these are in harmonious alignment, they provide the body with stability, strength, injury resilience and balance. This system is worth understanding better. It is fundamental to day-today mobility, and athletic prowess. If balance and stability or injury prevention is a concern, look at how the biomechanic machine is aligned or misaligned to gain insight on improvements. The body is a compensatory phenomenon. If you have a sore knee, the muscles up and down the chain stiffen up to provide a sort of splinting around the injury. A person can live on the brink of catastrophic injury with these compensations for a long time. A muscle held in a long or shortened position will become adapted to it, and the reciprocal muscles will

lose tone to adapt to this new alignment. A forward lean creates tight back muscles, short hip flexors, and rounded shoulders. Balance is compromised and the core muscles can’t hold the midsection tight. When the body is held in a sitting position the diaphragm is squished and breathing is suboptimal. A weak foot leads to collapsing knee stability, painful squats, weak hips, and eventually back pain will ensue. This is where a nuanced look at your posture, muscular tensions, and strength can be helpful. Tight muscles are often tight because of a weakness in other areas. Is the neck tight because of weakness in a shoulder range of motion? Will the core hold up to a step twist and catch of the bodyweight? Make these considerations and critically think about the system as a whole. Once mobility, core function, and the system are better aligned, you will find the balance and stability you feel like you’ve been lacking. Think head over shoulders; chest open and shoulders rolled back; ribcage upright; flat lumbar spine with hips under your center; knees pointed forward; active foot with arches supporting. This will be a starting point for all movements. Practice. If you need more help, coaches are a great asset. There are plenty of physical therapists, exercise specialists, chiropractors, and massage therapists around who know their stuff. Above all, think more about how your body is moving and what small changes can add up to a much better being.

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rapid growth in Sisters have prompted school personnel to step up efforts to educate residents about the need to protect the area. Last week, a driver accessed the TCCA via Highway 242 and traveled all the way across the property before becoming stuck and temporarily abandoning the car. Motorcyclists have been sighted in the area off and on all summer, and large and unleashed dogs have been reported chasing deer and their fawns. The new Hayden Homes

We simply want people to be aware it is a conservation area and treat it accordingly. — Superintendent Curt Scholl development directly east of the property has added dozens of residences within easy walking distance to the TCCA, which has resulted in more human activity in the area. A packed gravel path built by Sisters Trail Alliance, which connects Tollgate to the schools, runs along the entire east side of the TCCA and is well used. Additionally, the popular disc golf course west of the high school skirts the edge of the TCCA. Superintendent Curt Scholl and facilities manager Ryan Stock, along with Givot, all recognize the need to educate area residents and to take further action to protect the area. Plans are in the works to add signage at different access points to the property and to block

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Sisters High School students conduct fieldwork in the Trout Creek Conservation Area — the school’s outdoor laboratory. off places where vehicles have been entering the property, which is mostly on the southwest side near the irrigation pond. “We simply want people to be aware it is a conservation area and treat it accordingly, said Scholl. Givot said, “This unique forest has become a longterm ecological research study area for our students, who have been visiting this area to learn about our local ecosystem. Students learn to identify native plants and animals, conduct scientific field studies, and develop a sense of stewardship in the process.” Givot’s biology classes have been collecting data in the conservation area since 2006 which includes plant and animal counts. In 2006 thinning operations helped reduce the threat of wildfires, which was very important

for the residents of Tollgate, and enhanced the health of remaining trees and plants, according to Givot. The TCCA is home to two “sensitive species” including Peck’s penstemon and the white-headed woodpecker, as well as a corridor for deer, coyotes, and other mammals. Some reminders for those entering the TCCA include: • Stay on established trails. • Leash dogs. • Report any signs of motorized vehicle use. • No horses are allowed in the area. • Any activities that include soil disruption are strongly discouraged, including biking off-trail. • Obviously, smoking is highly discouraged in the area due to the threat of fire.

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after they realized who he was and what he was saying on podcasts to his followers. Eventually, he transformed himself, by opening his mind and heart to the fact that white supremacy was illogical and immoral. In his youth, Black used his intellect to expand the infiltration of white supremacy into mainstream politics. After his epiphany, he felt a moral obligation to undo the damage he’d done. I respect him for his courage and resolve to admit his mistakes and recognize his family’s role in indoctrinating him into a philosophy that is heartless and just plain ridiculous. The philosophy he was taught and then followed is why people are protesting. It’s why some people are rioting. When people reach their breaking point, it’s not pretty, it’s not comfortable and it’s not easy to watch. What we see on the news, and many biased social media outlets, is often simplistic and one-sided. An image of BLM protesters standing by broken windows seemed to tell a story. But later, footage showed white supremacists walking down that street before the BLM folks arrived and smashing windows to make it look like BLM protesters were at fault. During trying times, the truth is complicated and

to remain closed for a considerable period — perhaps into winter — due to the danger of falling trees and rock. OregonLive reported last week that hundreds of thousands of trees will have to be removed along those routes. ODOT spokesman Peter Murphy told The Nugget on Monday that the agency is discussing whether Highway 242 will be reopened to the portion of Highway 126 unaffected by the fire, so that motorists can drive the loop through the scenic mountain area during fall. Murphy said that that call will be made in collaboration with the Forest Service and with ODOT officials on the west side (watch for updates at www. nuggetnews.com).

the receiving end of ongoing injustices, it’s a matter of life or death. I love my country. But I don’t love some of its past and present policies that protect unjust behavior. It’s time we began embodying the words of visionary Frederick Douglass who said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,” and the wisdom of Indigenous elder Black Elk, “Any man who is attached to things of this world is one who lives in ignorance and is being consumed by the snakes of his own passions.” Loving each other regardless of our exterior and respecting the planet and environment that sustains us is a matter of life and death for future generations. Every person in our family is worth saving, and it’s up to us to make it happen.

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often not what’s visible on the surface. It’s up to us to dig deeper and investigate, and not believe what we read or see until we’ve taken the time to verify the facts. I’ve been guilty of reading something, believing it, getting mad and passing it along. That hasn’t been the best course of action. Now, I take time to research, factcheck and move a little slower to ensure I’m sharing accurate information that is enlightening and I hope, thought-provoking. I’m also struck by how folks are accusing each other of being unpatriotic when they question our government, our traditions, and our past. I always come back to the analogy of our country as a family. We have a sometimes proud and sometimes hurtful past. Our present was marinated in 400 years of racism. That is a fact. It’s hard to stomach for some, but for those on

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Navigating life during a pandemic and social unrest is challenging but full of opportunities. Tumultuous times demand new thinking that breaks free from unjust institutions. Some traditions intentionally or inadvertently maintain old systems designed to divide and degrade segments of the population. As a white woman who has had a blessed life, I now see the many ways that system stepped on the backs of marginalized populations to maintain my comfort. From our country’s beginning, colonists lived on lands taken from Indigenous people. Across the nation, petroglyphs and pictographs reveal lives, hearts, and hands of the first ones to call this place home. I have learned after hearing words of wisdom from an Indigenous man, Wilson Wewa, that when I found arrowheads made by his ancestors and took them home, I was erasing their history. Listening to past and present stories of Indigenous people, I see the land differently. It was taken from one group and given to another — all part of a concerted effort to take control of land and make it part of the expanding territories of the United States government. These actions came down to economics and the myth of superiority based on religion and skin color. I’m reading a book, “Caste” which offers a new

perspective on how our government was formed and why. People were divided by skin color. Those with the darkest pigment, and brought against their will, were at the bottom of the caste system. They’re still in that position. Some have made their way through thick barriers erected to stop their upward mobility. Their success is a feat worth admiring. But many are still imprisoned in a system established long ago to keep them from escaping the fate of their skin color. I’m shedding the lessons I received in school, from family, books, television, and movie screens. Just as I’m seeing my home as a place built on stolen lands, I’m also accepting that I unknowingly played a part in perpetuating an unjust system. Last year, I read Eli Saslow’s book about Derek Black called “Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist.” It tells the story of Black’s childhood in white supremacy culture. Black was responsible for retooling the language and messaging used to further his organization’s white supremacy views. When he went to college, he met his first Jewish person, first person of color and first progressive-minded woman. Those people took him in, even

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A concert & fundraiser will be held in Sisters to benefit victims of Oregon wildfires. All proceeds will go to American Red Cross NW Response Fund. Participating businesses will donate a portion of their sales on various days between Thursday, September 24 and Saturday, September 26 (see ad on page 13). A concert and live auction will be held on Friday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. at The Open Door. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Donate, purchase tickets and find more information at www. paulinaspringsbooks.com.

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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 information email jeff.schiedler@ ssd6.org.

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.

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 until all food is distributed 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 Sistersarea churches are joining with Wellhouse Church to contribute both financially and with volunteers to help sustain the program. For more information call 541-549-4184.

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Schools, churches, nonprofit recreational and community groups: this is your page to announce your free gatherings and events! Regularly occurring Sisters Country meetings are listed on the Sisters Area Meeting Calendar on page 3 and special events or featured meetings can be listed on this page. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows. Email lisa@nuggetnews.com or drop off at 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Fridays.

Sisters Rotary Mega Raffle

Rotary Club of Sisters is sponsoring a “Mega” Raffle to benefit service projects in Sisters Country such as Books for Kids, Sisters High School scholarships, Sisters Park & Recreation District, Family Access Network, AdoptA-Road, Operation School Bell and more. Winners for 12 prizes totaling $3,000 in value will be drawn Thursday, October 31. Only 500 tickets will be sold — odds of winning a prize are 1 in 41! Among the prizes are a 3-night stay at a luxury Oregon beach house, a $250 case of Wine from Cork Cellars, a $450 value family photo package, dinners and five $100 certificates at Sisters retailers. Donations to Rotary Club are $10 per ticket. Purchase tickets by calling 541-301-0300. For more information and a description of prizes visit sistersrotary.org or call 541-301-0300.

Mentor Children in Sisters

Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and comprehensive background checks, volunteers are matched with a child in Sisters that shares similar interests and commits to spending a few hours a week together for a minimum of one year. This time is often spent working on homework, attending art programs, exploring the community, or simply hanging out and talking. On Saturday, September 26, COPY will offer a virtual orientation/training class. This 3½-hour class covers program policies, how to establish a mentor relationship, the impact incarceration has on families, and communication skills. Additionally, we will be spending time talking about safety and best practices for mentoring in a COVID-19 world. There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is required. Call 541-388-6651 or go to www. sheriff.deschutes.org/jail/copyprogram/ for more information or to register.

Virtual Race to Benefit Central OR Symphony

The Virtual Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5k & 1-mile race will be held Sunday, October 11. A virtual race is done “on your own” between Sunday, October 11 through Sunday, October 18. You can run on your own or use the route at Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Symphony, which has canceled concerts because of the virus. For just $25 you can register for either distance: www.beatbeethoven5k. com. Registrants will receive a printable bib and be entered into a raffle. If you have questions, call the Central Oregon Symphony Assoc. office at 541-317-3941.

Organ Donor Awareness

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

Sisters History Museum

Three Sisters Historical Society seeks history enthusiasts to volunteer in our new museum. Don’t know anything about Sisters history? No problem, we will provide training so that you can lead our guests through the museum and its exhibits. Enjoy sharing our Sisters history and learning those special stories that few people know! Interested? Call 541-904-0585 or email to tshsvolunteers@gmail.com.

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Letters of interest are being accepted for a volunteer position on the PASRD 3-member board of commissioners. Board members are appointed by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and serve 3-year terms. Applicants must be a resident and a registered voter of the district for at least 90 days at the time of appointment. Send applications to panoramicroads@gmail.com; or to PASRD, PO Box 1226, Sisters, OR 97759. The application deadline is November 1. Info: 541-549-1150.

R.F.P.D. is soliciting sealed bids for snow removal of parking and access areas until 4 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Solicitation details can be obtained by request at 541-549-0771 or online at www.sistersfire.com.

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Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s Thrift Store, ReStore, and Construction sites need more volunteers! Are you interested? New Volunteer Orientations take Fundraiser for Wildfire place every Tuesday, Wednesday Relief & The Red Cross and Thursday at noon in the Outdoor socially-distant yoga Creating an Outdoors for All Sisters Habitat office, upstairs at (all are welcome) at Eurosports 141 W. Main Ave. CDC protocols taught by Erin Walker. 5:30 to 6:30, On Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. join the Deschutes Land are followed. RSVPs are required p.m. on Wednesdays September Trust for a panel discussion with as space is very limited in the 23 and 30 and October 7 and local leaders working to create socially-distanced meeting 14. Please bring mat or beach more inclusive and equitable room. Each person must wear towel, first come/first served. $10 a mask and sanitize their hands suggested donation. For more info outdoor spaces in Central Oregon. We’ll learn from panelists’ when entering the building. A call 541-728-7407. personal outdoor experiences in mask will be provided if needed. City of Sisters Seeks Central Oregon, connect with Please contact Marie at marie@ Board Members local organizations working to sistershabitat.org or 541-549-1193 The City of Sisters is accepting create more equity outdoors, to save your spot. applications for volunteers and discuss how we can all play to serve on its Boards and a part in fostering an inclusive Commissions. There are open environment on our favorite trails, positions on the Planning mountain lakes, ski lifts, and local Humane Society of Central Oregon Commission, Budget Committee, parks. Registration is required 541-382-3537 Housing, Parks, Public Works at www.deschuteslandtrust. and Urban Forestry Boards. org/hikes-events/hikes/creatingInformation on open positions outdoors-for-all-co to receive the can be found at www.ci.sisters. virtual event link. Only one person or.us/bc. The City will be per household needs to register accepting applications for these for this event. Info: 541-330-0017. positions until Friday, November Free Weekly Grab-N-Go 6 at 5 p.m. Interviews for open Lunches For Seniors positions will occur in late November, and appointments will The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) happen at the first City Council free Grab-N-Go lunches on meeting in December. If you Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and are interested in serving please Thursdays each week. The complete an application form lunches are distributed on a firstand return to Kerry Prosser, City Recorder at P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR come, first-served basis driveMeet MO, a gorgeous 9-year-old 97759, or kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us. through style from 12 to 12:30 tortoiseshell kitty cat who is p.m. at the Sisters Community Furry Friends Has Moved! Church, 1300 W Mckenzie Hwy. looking for her happy retirement home! Mo recently came to the The Furry Friends office is now Seniors may drive through the shelter after her owner sadly located at 412. E. Main Ave., Ste. parking lot and pick up a meal passed away. This beautiful lady 4 behind The Nugget office. each day of service. Come on by, is looking for a quiet home with Though the office is closed to the no need to make a reservation. a loving family that will continue public, the pet food bank is still For more information call 541to pamper and spoil her silly! open for no contact porch pick 678-5483. If you are looking for a sweet ups. Call to order your pet food senior kitty with a lot of love to Meet the Candidate for pick up during our regular give then Mo is the cat for you! weekly pickup time on Thursdays Join Indivisible Sisters to meet Come meet Mo today! Carina Miller, Democratic from 12:30 to 4 p.m. or by appointment the rest of the week. candidate for Oregon Senate SPONSORED BY District 30. This is an opportunity For info call or text 541-797-4023. to hear her positions on issues Sponsor an Impoverished facing Sisters Country and the Child from Uganda State of Oregon. Ask questions Hope Africa International, based and get answers. All are welcome. in Sisters, has many children Broken Top Thursday, September 24 at 7 awaiting sponsorship! For more p.m. via Zoom. (https://buff. Veterinary Clinic information go to hopeafricakids. ly/3aHMGu6) For more info call org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. 541-389-0391 541-400-8312.

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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 Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10am Sunday Worship (Indoor & Outdoor Venues available) 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 • 541-647-9826

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Sisters salutes... • Dave Johnson, DVM, wrote: I commend Tate Metcalf and his staff of the Sisters Athletic Club with excellence in operating the Club with competence, astute cleanliness/ sanitation, and exceeding the Oregon criteria during COVID-19. As a member, it is a pleasure to use your facilities and personally witness the compliance by your members and staff in following your wellexplained COVID-19 criteria. Particularly noteworthy is mandatory mask wearing, one-way traffic flows, separation of members using the facility along with your staff’s pleasurable approach for enforcement of these special health safety measures. You manage our club with safety, sanitation, cleanliness, health, flow patterns of members, distancing, installation of clear plexiglass barriers in front of reception counters, as well as other positive methods. A notable example is the reservation system of one swim lane per person per hour. The staff provides exceptional guidance and methods for ease of compliance. This protects members using the swimming facility and locker areas. Sisters Athletic Club is an illustrious example for other athletic clubs, fitness clubs, and health clubs to emulate. The State of Oregon is fortunate to have your leadership with

managing a health club during this pandemic. As a career commissioned officer of the US Public Health Service, I am pleased to provide you my full endorsement of your health practices and especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. You are clearly adhering to the top recommendations by esteemed health leaders such as Anthony Fauci, MD. • 24/7 Sports listed Sisters High School graduate Thomas Arends, Oregon, Director of Player Personnel in its list of “College football’s rising stars: The 30Under30 for 2020.” The citation reads: The Ducks have gone from dormant power to Pac-12 favorite under Mario Cristobal’s direction, and the recruiting department is a huge reason why. Arends helps lead a recruiting outfit that’s produced back-to-back No. 1 overall classes in the Pac-12, including a 2019 group that finished seventh nationally, the best class in Oregon history. Before returning to his alma mater — Arends started his career as associate director of player personnel under Chip Kelly — Arends worked at Baylor. He helped the Bears put together their 2018 class, which finished 29th nationally despite some difficult circumstances as a program. Thomas Arends’ mother, Susan, and father, Phil, both reside in Sisters.

Rotary Club offers ‘mega raffle’ fundraiser Winners for 12 prizes totaling $3,000 in value will be drawn October 31 in the Rotary Club of Sisters’ Mega Raffle. The Mega Raffle is in support of Rotary Club service projects in Sisters Country that include Books for Kids, Sisters High School Scholarships, Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), Family Access Network (FAN), Adopt-ARoad, Operation School Bell and more. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Donations to Rotary Club are $10 per ticket and tickets can be obtained by calling 541-301-0300. Among the prizes are a three-night stay at a luxury Oregon beach house; a $250 case of wine from Cork Cellars; a $450value family photo package; dinners; and five $100 certificates good at Sisters retailers.

For more information and description of prizes visit www.sistersrotary.org or call 541-301-0300.

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FIRES: Climate, management, lifestyle are all factors Continued from page 6

through prescribed burns and careful logging will help prevent forests that cover vast tracts of the American West from threatening cities with fire. But whether that would have spared towns is less clear. Strong winds sent flames racing down the western slopes of the Cascade Range into small towns like Detroit, Oregon, wiping them out. “In a wind-driven event at 30 miles an hour, where you’ve got embers flying far ahead of the actual flame fronts and flame lengths being much greater than normal, is thinning going to really be enough to stop a home from burning in an inferno like that?” Gersbach said. Millions of dollars are spent on tree thinning and brush clearing every year in Western states, though many argue more needs to be done. But scaling up the costly, labor-intensive work as more people move into mountains and forests has many challenges. Forest thinning helped save the town of Sisters, Oregon, from a wildfire in 2017. But out of 30 million forested acres statewide, prescribed burns have been used on only roughly a

half-percent a year, Gersbach said. In Washington state, a prescribed burning program hasn’t yet begun on state lands, said Department of Natural Resources spokesman Thomas Kyle-Milward. The state helps manage deliberate fires on thousands of acres of federal lands each year. Many places don’t have the capacity or the money to do the work, said John Bailey, an Oregon State University professor of tree growth and fire management. There are no longer enough mills to handle salvageable timber, whose proceeds can help offset the costs of forest thinning. “Sometimes I feel like we are making progress at increasing the pace and scale of resilience treatments, but largely, the same issues are at play, and progress has been slow,” Bailey said. “More folks are probably ‘on board’ to the ideas, but implementation is hard.” And as more people move into rural areas or build vacation cabins in the woods, prescribed burning is less of an option. “Where you have lots of people living on small

Where you have lots of people living on small acreages close together, and you’ve got houses and barns and sheds and corrals and fences, it’s very difficult to do a prescribed burn. — Jim Gersbach At least 10 people have been killed in Oregon. Officials say more than 20 people are still missing, and the number of fatalities is likely to rise as authorities search. In California, 24 people have died, and one person was killed in Washington state.

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STUDIO TOUR: Annual art tour in compliance with state guidelines Continued from page 5

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“The Guardian,” a bristlecone pine from the White Mountains in eastern California, by Davis Te Selle.

BUSINESSES: Sisters Movie House, Hayden Homes join art tour Continued from page 5

Art Scholarship. This scholarship will enable Daniel to pursue his dream of studying industrial design at Western Washington University. “It truly feels unreal to have such a supportive community willing to invest in my future,” he said. “We know arts are an essential building block in the schools and are of great value to the Sisters community,” said Chris Davis, regional director for Hayden Homes. “It is Hayden Homesʼ honor to collaborate with Sisters High School and the Sisters Arts Association to showcase the incredible talent of Sisters Country youth through this scholarship. Danielʼs art adds the perfect touch to our model home, and we are excited to be able to showcase such a unique piece.” Danielʼs display piece is a three-dimensional wooden wall sculpture. “For this piece, I have chosen to depict motions of nature by showcasing the patterns of a snowdrift,” he said. “I was backcountry skiing when I encountered an untouched meadow of beauteous wind drifts that had an otherworldly visual energy. It is one of the elements that makes the Northwest distinctly northwest.” Hayden Homes has also generously donated $200 to Sisters Arts Association, which combined with a gift of $100 from SAA will go toward three gift certificates to be drawn at random from the names of visitors to the 36 artists on the Studio Tour. Hayden Homes welcomes you to stop by and see Danielʼs piece in person during the Artist Studio Tour. Masks are required inside the model home and the number of people permitted at one time will be controlled to ensure social distancing. McKenzie Meadows Village Model Home is at 1666 W. McKinney Butte Rd. It will be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday

from noon to 6 p.m. Sisters Movie House will semi-reopen this weekend as part of the Artist Studio Tour. Owner Drew Kaza said that new artwork from resident artist Davis Te Selle will be featured in the lobby area. Te Selle, who is based in Portland, features iconic trees at all stages of life. As noted on Te Selleʼs website, “his work engages themes of forbearance and resilience, of wholeness in the face of adversity,” a concept we can all use more of at this time. In Portland, he shows at Sidestreet Arts. Movie House hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “We we will fire up the popcorn kettle, though not doing full food service,” Kaza said. “We may end up showing a few previews depending on whatʼs available. This is an opportunity for people to see the Movie House and enjoy a bag of popcorn.” It will still be some time before the Movie House can open fully.

Givot in her studio this year is book artist Kelley Salber, who will show her miniature worlds and various types of book sculpture, called altered books. “Iʼm looking forward to interacting with visitors and engaging with the intricacies PHOTO PROVIDED of this media,” Salber said. Her demonstrations include Terry Solini’s Studio is one of 26 on the tour. building miniature books, and taking classic books and turn- shows five rows of six mules to bring nature indoors and I ing them into art. Givotʼs stu- each, led by two mules in enjoy using urban salvage, dio is at 18190 Wanona Rd., front, controlled by two reins. live edge walnut, big leaf off Holmes Road outside of Although the original work maple, madrone, ash, elm, is not available, Horsley has and myrtle. I am constantly Sisters. We reached sculptor Kim reproductions, along with amazed by the beauty found Chavez at an art show in many other original oil paint- in these hardwoods and how Jackson Hole, WY. She is an ings depicting the West. His they express patterns found art show veteran, with a lot of home studio is at 942 E. in nature.” You can find him work to display. Sheʼs eager Timber Pine Dr. in Sisters. at 201 E. Sun Ranch Rd., Ste. Art Blumenkron “semi- 103 (behind Fika Coffee). for the Studio Tour, espeMore information about cially because Art in the High retired” to Sisters in 2016 Desert didnʼt happen this and has since opened a wood the tour and artists is posted year. “Iʼm going to set up my shop dedicated to creating at www.sistersartsassociation. sculptures, maybe 10 or 12 fine furniture from beautiful org/sistersstudiotour. pieces, as an art show on my Northwest hardwoods. “I like patio. I have a rabbit named Thumper in clay, and a bronze owl named Hootie. Iʼll also be showing my process, including an original piece, a wax, and a mold.” Kim is at 2626 Thrush Ct. in Eagle Crest. Artist Studio Tour guides One of Jim Horsleyʼs are available at local gallerrecent works is the “32 Mule ies, restaurants, Sisters Area Hitch Combine – Circa Chamber of Commerce, 1910,” commissioned by a lodging and elsewhere. The client who provided a small guide lists and describes black-and-white photo as each of the artists and their devices as well as the Guide reference. “Due to the lack studio location, including for directions to each studio. of resolution and color in maps. Roadside signs will A downloadable version of the original photo, I spent be posted on the days of the the Guide is also available at considerable time research- tour, and visitors are encour- www.sistersartsassociation. ing the history and vari- aged to use their mapping org/sistersstudiotour. ous other photos of similar wheat combine-harvesters,” FEATURED ARTISTS… Horsley said. The painting

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Supporting neighbors in face of catastrophe Sisters is reaching out to its neighbors across the mountains and trying to lend a helping hand. Paulina Springs Books and Sisters Coffee Company have partnered to put together a business fundraiser and benefit concert to raise money for the American Red Cross NW Response Fund. 100 percent of money raised will go towards the fund.

We are proud to present an opportunity for the community of Sisters to lend support to the wildfire relief effort in true Sisters fashion — with live music and by supporting local businesses. — Lane Jacobson “We are proud to present an opportunity for the community of Sisters to lend support to the wildfire relief effort in true Sisters fashion — with live music and by supporting local businesses,” said Lane Jacobson of Paulina Springs Books. “Our primary goal in putting this together is to increase accessibility to fundraising options for folks looking to lend a hand. While American Red Cross NW Response Fund is the organization we have chosen to donate funds to, we will have a list of other organizations at www.paulinaspringsbooks. com, and we encourage businesses and individuals who would prefer to support a different organization or fund to do so! Details of these donations can be shared with us and we can add them to the total figure of funds raised as part of this effort.” From Friday, September 24 to Saturday, September 26, a collection of small businesses in Sisters will be donating a percentage of their sales to the NW Response Fund. For a list of participating businesses, see the adjacent ad or visit www.paulinasprings books.com. On Friday, October 2, organizers will host a concert and silent auction at The Open Door, featuring Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers, Jenner Fox Band, and Adam and the Woodsmen. Tickets are $75/person and organizers request that folks do their best to purchase tickets as groups so that seating can be configured to comply with COVID safety standards. “Dinner is not included

in the ticket price, and we encourage folks to support The Open Door by purchasing dinner while enjoying the show!” Jacobson said. The effort grew in true grassroots fashion, in a conversation between musician Adam Woods and Sisters Coffee Co. manager Amelia O ’ D o u g h e r t y. A m e l i a approached Jacobson about participating and they were off. “It became, ‘How big can we do this in as short a time as possible and under the constraints of COVID?’” Jacobson said. The activity of the fundraiser itself is a balm in troubled times, the bookseller noted. “Gathering and listening to music feels very needed now, especially after the Sisters Folk Festival had to cancel their Close to Home concert,” he said. Jacobson said that the response from the local business community was gratifying. “Everybody jumped at the opportunity, which is great,” he said. “We’re all struggling in our ways, but everybody wants to step up and help. It’s a cool thing to be part of.” Jacobson noted that having a venue for the music was important. “We can’t just jam a bunch of people into any space,” he said. “The infrastructure for dealing with the safety precautions is already there (at The Open Door).” Limited seating is available and tickets are available for purchase at www. paulinaspringsbooks.com. A free livestream, donated by the High Desert Music Collective, will also be available for those unable to attend in person. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. Presenting sponsors are Paulina Springs Books; Sisters Coffee Company; The Open Door; High Desert Music Collective; and The Nugget Newspaper. For a complete list of businesses contributing items to the silent auction, see the adjacent ad or visit www. paulinaspringsbooks.com. “This is a way for Sisters to come together, and support neighboring communities as well, in a time of need,” Jacobson said.

This is a way for Sisters to come together, and support neighboring communities as well, in a time of need. — Lane Jacobson

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failed Russia hoax, the failed impeachment, the failed rumor of bounties placed on our servicemen’s heads and numerous other hoaxes perpetrated by the left and now the “losers and suckers” hoax. Here are promises made and kept to our veterans by President Trump: •   2 0 1 8 Ve t e r a n s A c c o u n t a b i l i t y a n d Whistleblower Protection Act: Allows the VA to fire failing employees and establishes safeguards to protect whistleblowers. This resulted in 4,300 VA employees being removed, demoted or suspended for failing to provide adequately for our vets. • 2017 Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act: Stream lines the process for our Vets to appeal their disability claims with the VA. • 2017 President Trump signed the Veterans Educational Assistance Act – funded educational benefits to Vets, service members, and their families including tuition, fees, books, housing and additional costs. a post-9/11 GI Bill. • 2017 VA Choice Program — an additional 2.1 billion authorized by President Trump. Provides training in the private sector and training in the VA reciprocally for the private sector. • 2017 President Trump created a new White House VA Hotline dedicated to answer the needs of our Vets, Since May 2019 it has surpassed 250,000 calls. • 2018 President Trump signed the VA Mission Act, providing choices for our vets whether within the VA or within our community. • 2018 Anywhere to Anywhere Veterans Health Care allows VA providers to use telehealth technology no matter where the vet or provider are located. They can connect by video across the country. This doesn’t sound like a President who doesn’t care about our vets. Quite the opposite. President Trump promised to take care of our vets and he is doing just that. Are there failures in the system? Yes, but they are outnumbered by the successes. Again, if you are going to write to the editor, please set your personal prejudices aside and deal in facts. I, for one, am tired of your vitriol. D.S. Findlay

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To the Editor: I am against the plan to rezone and to develop the 31 acre property previously owned by the Forest Service. Traffic on Highway 20 and the connecting side roads, McKinney Butte and Barclay through the roundabout is already congested to the point of vehicles stopped waiting for traffic to ease through downtown and those using Barclay as an alternate route. Adding up to 300 homes x 2 to 3 cars per home will only increase the already clogged highway. Previous traffic studies that were completed for the McKenzie Meadows development with the expert stating “we need to preserve our roundabout” and the report of the future commercial development around Takodas and Bi-Mart are a joke. What about future developments? What are the plans for traffic flows? It is stated in the article “Zone change a major step for development,” The Nugget September 9, page 1) that they will preserve somewhere around 200 trees. How many trees are on that site? Whatever happened to the “City of Trees?” “Planning for the future.” What is the present citation with the water, sewage system and garbage service capacity and roads for the City of Sisters? This development of 300 homes and with the 200 homes presently being built by Hayden Homes at the McKenzie Meadows Village Development and the future continued development of another possible 600 homes directly behind that development, with an average of two cars per household. Affordability? People working service jobs and for companies that already provide jobs in the City of Sisters will not be able to afford 1,900-squarefoot homes making minimum wages. There are 380-square-foot studio homes on McKinney Butte that rent for $1,200. Home developers are in it to make money. The City can not subsidize homeowners and renters. The City should do a survey of homes and apartments under construction and being sold presently to see who is buying and living in Sisters. Are they the average local workers, people working out of town or retired? What is the vacancy rate of the apartments that we presently have and

looking forward to the five-apartment units under construction in the last phase of the Village at Cold Springs South? Marvin Inman

To the Editor: As expected the Sisters Planning Commission approved the rezoning of the 30-acre parcel on the northwestern edge of town as the first step in conceding to the owners’ desire to develop the property. Acting as the de facto agents of the owners, led by the CEO of Laird, the Commission glossed over or simply ignored the consequences of adding 250300 houses to the city, increasing the population by some 30 percent at one stroke. The primary objection to this housing is that it is unnecessary and will permanently alter the nature of Sisters. The CEO of Laird claims, on highly dubious grounds, that the housing is needed for his workers. But if that is true, it’s Laird’s problem, not Sisters’. The city is under no obligation to provide housing for Laird’s workers, much less make the said CEO a multi-millionaire in the process. Try to imagine 600 more cars on the streets, plus increased pressure on the schools, public safety, and water resources, not to mention the inevitable increase in property taxes. And once the population reaches a certain threshold, the big box stores will come. All part of the Commission’s “Vision?” So, what is to be done? Three positions on the City Council are up for election. Vote for candidates who will work for the city and not special interests or speculators. Contact the city and tell the Council what you think of the Laird development. Demand that the City revise its zoning laws to give it more leverage over housing and industry. And demand that it join other cities and work with representatives in Salem to change State land-use laws in their favor, not those of special interests. Finally, demand a popular vote, if possible, on whether to allow the Laird development to destroy Sisters “Country.” Gary Leiser See LETTERS on page 16

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fter much deliberation, Jean and I have decided to sell B&R. It has been 25 years since we purchased B&R. It is time now to say goodbye. As many of you know, I had a serious fall in 2017. Compounding that, I have had to replace both shoulders. The ensuing years have taken away too much of my physical and mental reserves, and Jean’s mental reserves. We are no longer able to do the job the way we believe it should be done. Luckily for us, and you, we have sold the business to our long-time employee of 20 plus years, and seemingly a member of the family, Scott Sims. Scott came to us originally with 10 years of experience. This will ensure a smooth transition, as no one is more familiar with the operation than Scott. Scott has also retained all of our current installers, Bruce, Joe and TJ. Many of you have met Scott, and you should be assured of his commitment to continuing the highest standards of quality and service you have come to expect. A huge thank-you to three of our former installers who helped shape the company we are today. Tim “TR” Ryan, Jason “Puddin” Chapman, and Dale “ Wally” Voris. We want to tell you how much your loyalty, in good times and bad, has meant to all of us at B&R. We consider many of you to, not only be customers, but also friends. We will miss our interactions with you. It is time to go. — Jean & Richard Marriner

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LETTERS

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To the Editor: In the September 16 edition of The Nugget, two letters to the editor that, when taken together, reminded me of a process used to resolve complex issues as an engineer at Intel. Define what you think the problem is, collect data to validate, isolate the root cause, formulate a corrective action plan. Problem definition: Jean Nave reminded us that “the last president who was pilloried and lied about by Democrats as much as President Trump was President Lincoln;” and that “anger and hate is tearing this country apart.” Data collection: Even before the inauguration of President Trump data proves that plans for overturning the election were in full swing. For four years our nation had to endure a Russian hoax, the attempted destruction of a Supreme Court Judge, a fabricated impeachment, and nonstop propaganda and hate from the mainstream media. We are still waiting for the data Adam Schiff claims to have in his possession proving Trump was working with the Russians. Root cause: After review of extensive data it is obvious beyond all doubt that Democrats and the mainstream press working hand in hand are the root cause behind the anger and hate tearing our country apart. Corrective Action: Jensen Newton has laid out an amazing corrective action plan, which I believe is clearly the path for the redemption of our great nation. First, like Jensen has done, all of us — including the intense haters of Trump — should take the time to give thanks for the many blessing we have living in America. Second be “thankful to have an eternal hope in Jesus that no fire can destroy, no mask can hide, and no looter can steal.” Be “thankful to belong to an eternal kingdom whose king is not up for election.” I would hope that out of this process alluded to by Jean and Jensen our nation would remain “One Nation Under God” and not dissolve into a Marxist/socialist path of destruction. Personally, I have two additional things I’m thankful for: 1. President Trump and all the accomplishments achieved by his administration to make America great (rarely covered on mainstream media or acknowledged by Democrats); 2. The voices of honest journalists based on facts

and investigation; FOX News and Epoch Times newspaper. Jeff Mackey

To the Editor: On September 10, Indivisible Sisters (IS) was pleased to host a Zoom meeting with Deschutes County Commissioner position 2 candidate, Phil Chang. We found him to be fully engaged with our various county concerns, and we appreciated his indepth responses to our questions. In addition, Phil Chang is a gentleman, and one could not help but appreciate his forthrightness and kind demeanor (visit his website at www.votephilchang.com). Phil sees the commissioners in Deschutes County as having five main areas of concern: 1. Addressing rapid population growth to manage and preserve open spaces while also working to mitigate traffic congestion. 2. Taking action to address COVID-19, mental health, and other health services issues such as substance abuse and suicide prevention. 3. Maintaining and improving local roads. 4. Advocating that we follow existing land-use laws of Oregon to assure sustainability (for example: solid waste and landfill services). 5. Maintaining public safety and “restorative” justice by monitoring the budgets of Sheriff, Courts and District Attorney’s offices. He let us know he will amicably work with staff, seek solutions and agreements with his peers and will be a good steward of the budget. Indivisible Sisters has fully endorsed Phil Chang, as has Senator Merkley and Bend’s Vocal Seniority. Announcements for future Indivisible Sisters events can be found on The Nugget’s Announcements page (Carina Miller, September 24, Arlene Burns, October 8, Candidates for Sisters City Council, October 22). These Zoom events are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Linda Weick

To the Editor: I would like to thank two of our local columnists who touched on the negative effects of social media last week (“What a great year,” by T. Lee Brown and “Challenging confirmation bias,” by Audry van Houweling). I watched “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix and immediately deleted my social media accounts afterward, being horrified at what I learned. These

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platforms are effecting our kids (it specifically mentions how teen suicide rates have skyrocketed since Facebook launched) and have already destroyed basic conversation and disagreement. We are so quick to delete a friend, or “cancel” a family member, than sit down and discuss our differences. We are more divided than ever, social media is partly responsible, and they know it. Their algorithms only show you what you want to see, and they spread hate and fake news (which they admit they can’t control because of the scale), all without any regulation. Everyone should watch this documentary and educate themselves on how these platforms are doing more harm than good. It’s time to bring back face-to-face conversation and disagreement so we can begin to mend the divide. Mandee Seeley

To the Editor: After 27 years on the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg gets no respect from Mitch McConnell. Her body wasn’t even cold yet when he started talking about her replacement. In fact, it was less than two hours after news of her death broke. If he had any decency at all, he would have waited until after her funeral. Does anyone working with Trump know the meaning of the words respect or decency? Paula Surmann

To the Editor: Heartfelt Sisters thank you! It has been nearly two months since the passing of my partner and husband of 27 years, Scott Peterson. As is the case for all that have lost a loved one, the transition is often a long, lonely journey. Many questions, few answers. But I’m sending this note to all the amazing folks of Sisters who have reached out to me with help and support. During a very difficult time, family can offer great comfort for a time and I am eternally grateful. But ultimately they need to return to their own lives, especially in these uncertain times. So fast forward to my Sisters community. Thank you friends, neighbors, and local businesses who have come forward to offer assistance in so many ways. There are too many to name, lest I forget someone, but you know who you are. My family and I are truly thankful for your love and support and are fortunate to live in such a special place. Thank you, R.T. Toni Ramsey

FALL VEGGIES: Autumn is a delicious time of year in Sisters Continued from page 3

also contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which can improve oxygen flow to your lungs and boost your immune system. And finally, apples contain almost zero fat, only natural sugars, and are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. Cranberries, another autumn harvest, have vitamin C and fiber and are only 45 calories per cup. In disease-fighting antioxidants, cranberries outrank nearly every fruit and vegetable — including strawberries, spinach, broccoli, red grapes, apples, raspberries and cherries. Late September also kicks off pumpkin season and pumpkin-flavored things are everywhere. Pumpkins are a natural no-guilt food, and packed with nutrients — especially beta-carotene and fiber. Half a cup of pumpkin provides 200 percent of the current recommendation for vitamin A, along with lutein and zeaxanthin, which are pigments that promote eye health. Pumpkins are rich in potassium, which helps your muscles contract and nerves fire. Even pumpkin seeds are nutritious. Preparing fresh pumpkin at home will deliver the most benefits for your health, but canned pumpkin is also a great choice. Think roasted butternut squash or stuffed acorn squash — all fresh from the farmers market. Although sometimes called winter squash because they keep so well when weather turns cold, butternut, spaghetti, turban squash and other varieties are actually harvested in the fall. Squash is a traditional vegetable mainstay for many cultures worldwide. Members of the squash family are high in dietary fiber

and beta carotene, which helps your body make vitamin A and contributes to the health of your skin, eyes, and immune system. Cut squash into halves or cubes, sprinkle with oil, season with herbs and roast for a flavorful entree, side dish, or snack. Fall root veggies — from turnips and potatoes to sweet potatoes and carrots — are a good source of dietary fiber and minerals, including potassium and zinc. Most people know that the carrot is a root vegetable that is usually orange in most grocery stores. But carrots can really dazzle you with many other colors as well. They can be white, yellow, red, magenta and purple. Another interesting fact about carrots is that, although most people eat the root and throw away the stems and leaves, these discarded greens are also edible. At one time, carrots were grown for their leaves and seeds rather than for their roots. Thousands of years later people began to eat the root and discard the leaves. Carrots also contain a large amount of vitamin K, vitamin B-6, carbohydrates, protein, fiber and fat. Root vegetables are nutrition powerhouses full of fiber and antioxidants and jam packed with key nutrients including potassium and vitamin C. They’re extremely low in calories too. Plus, root vegetables go great with any roast, making

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon any main dish sweeter without adding sugar. There’s no wrong way to serve them. You can roast, puree or mash root veggies and then add your favorite seasonings for a comforting and warming side dish. Among root veggies, sweet potatoes stand out for their nutrition. They also contain beta carotene, the antioxidant that the body converts into vitamin A to support healthy eyes and skin. Sweet potatoes are good sources of vitamin C and vitamin B6, which may have brain-health benefits. Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, a vital mineral for your nerves, muscles, and for your heart’s electrical system. You can mash, roast, or char sweet potatoes and work them into dishes from soup to hummus. Brussels sprouts are popular now, although they used to be everybody’s favorite vegetable to hate. But if you try roasting them in a sheet pan with a little olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, you will avoid that cooked-cabbage smell and flavor. When oven-roasted, the vegetable caramelizes and takes on a slightly sweet flavor. Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Brussels sprouts are especially rich in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and bone health. They’re also high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps promote iron absorption and

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M15 is one of the oldest star cluster in the Milky Way galaxy, located 33,600 light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus.

Stars over Sisters By Paola Mendoza Columnist

Generally speaking, constellations in evening autumn skies tend to be dimmer than those on display during the winter, spring, and summer seasons. This rule of thumb does not apply, however, to our featured constellation for October. In October Pegasus, the Flying Horse, is already well up in the eastern sky by about 8 p.m. local time. To find it look for a giant square marked by Scheat, Markab, Algenib and Alpheratz, stars of approximately equal brightness. Alpheratz was originally a member of Pegasus but became the brightest star in Andromeda when modern constellation boundaries were fixed in 1930. Few other stellar patterns have such a recognizable shape. It is the seventh-largest constellation, occupying an area of 1,121 square degrees on the celestial sphere. Pegasus’ brightest star is Enif, an orange supergiant body estimated to have a mass 12 times greater and a size 370 times larger than our sun. It is thought to be about 20 million years old and may, if it has enough mass, end its life in a supernova explosion in the next few million years. While Pegasus contains several deep sky objects, almost all of them are dim, far off galaxies. The lone exception is M15, one of the finest globular star clusters in the sky. This ancient collection of stars is one of the oldest and densest in our galaxy, being an estimated 12 billion years old. Astronomers suspect there may be a black hole at its center. M15 has a diameter of 175 light-years and is 33,600 light-years away. Pegasus plays a key role in one of the best-known legends of Greek mythology. As the story goes, the hero Perseus rescues princess Andromeda, daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia, from Cetus, the dreaded sea monster. To achieve this, however, Perseus first had to slay Medusa for her head, which had the

power to turn anyone to stone who gazed upon it. The deed done, Perseus had to hurry back to the Aethiopian coast, where Andromeda was chained to a rock, with his newly acquired weapon. Perseus arrived just in time on the back of Pegasus to show Medusa’s head to Cetus, turning him to stone. All of these characters in the story are constellations located in approximately the same part of the sky — even the head of Medusa is there! The planet Mars, now brightening in the constellation of Pisces, will reach opposition on October 13. Opposition is an alignment of the earth, sun, and a superior planet, with the earth being in the middle. This is the best time to view a planet because it is visible all night, reaching the meridian at midnight local standard time. Actually, Mars will be closest to the earth on October 6, when the two planets will be separated by just 38.6 million miles. From this distance the apparent size of the planet’s disk will be 22.6 arcseconds. This may be close enough for observers with medium-sized telescopes to see the polar cap and/or glimpse some dark surface markings. Image quality will depend in large part on the stability of the atmosphere. The time between Mars oppositions is 26 months, far longer than for any other planet in the solar system. After this month’s opposition, the next favorable alignment won’t come around until September 2035. So, don’t miss this opportunity! The moon is featured prominently this month. On October 1, the full Harvest Moon is on display. It’s a harvest moon because it occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, which fell on September 22 this year. Then on October 31, another full moon rolls around. When two full moons pop up in the same month, the second is said to be a blue moon. But it gets better. Because the second full moon this month is on October 31, it becomes a rare Halloween blue moon. Spooky!

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Lara’s Construction LLC. CCB#223701 Offering masonry work, fireplaces, interior & exterior stone/brick-work, build barbecues & all types of masonry. Give us a call for a free estimate. 541-350-3218 Earthwood Timberframes • Design & construction • Recycled fir and pine beams • Mantles and accent timbers Kris@earthwoodhomes.com CCB #174977

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Custom Homes • Additions Residential Building Projects Serving Sisters area since 1976 Strictly Quality CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 541-549-9764 John Pierce jpierce@bendbroadband.com LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 For ALL Your Residential Construction Needs CCB #194489 www.laredoconstruction.com CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 SistersOregonGuide.com

602 Plumbing & Electric

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TEWALT & SONS INC. Excavation Contractors Sisters’ Oldest Excavation Co. Our experience will make your $ go further – Take advantage of our FREE on-site visit! Hard Rock Removal • Rock Hammering • Hauling Trucking • Top Soil • Fill Dirt Ground-to-finish Site Prep Building Demolition • Ponds & Liners • Creative & Decorative Rock Placement • Clearing, Leveling & Grading Driveways Utilities: Sewer Mains, Laterals Water, Power, TV & Phone Septic System EXPERTS: Complete Design & Permit Approval, Feasibility, Test Holes. Sand, Pressurized & Standard Systems. Repairs, Tank Replacement. CCB #76888 Cellular: 419-2672 or 419-5172 • 541-549-1472 • TewaltAndSonsExcavation.com

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604 Heating & Cooling

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605 Painting

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Complete landscape construction, fencing, irrigation installation & trouble-shooting, general cleanups, turf care maintenance and agronomic recommendations, fertility & water conservation management, light excavation. CCB 188594 • LCB 9264 541-515-8462 – All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing... Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122 THE NUGGET NEWSPAPER 541 - 549 - 9941 www.NuggetNews.com

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AQUA CLEAR SPA SERVICE Hot tub servicing technician needed. Training provided with opportunity for advancement. Competitive pay. Clean driving record required. Serious applicants only. Call or email for interview: 541-410-1023; aquaclearoregon@gmail.com Sisters Graduate Resource Organization is looking for a part-time, nonprofit Program Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of Sisters GRO. Please contact us at info@sistersgro.org or at PO Box 1546, Sisters, OR 97759 for further information and details of job description.

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Wages DOE. throughout the organization. which is currently suspended on which is currently suspended on To apply Morning/Evening. please email To apply please email the upstream side of the Locust the upstream side of the Locust 45. info@birdgard.com Contact us @ 541-904-0545. to request a info@birdgard.com to request a Street Bridge over Whychus Street Bridge over Whychus job application form and formal job application form and formal Creek. The sewer line will be Creek. The sewer line will be job description. job description. relocated under the streambed to relocated under the streambed to Help wanted for property Help wanted for property protect the floodplain and protect the floodplain and management office including management office including community. The existing sewer community. The existing sewer customer service, reservations, customer service, reservations, line was constructed in 2001. line was constructed in 2001. Help Wanted and housekeeping organization and housekeeping organization Since then, there have been two Since then, there have been two Please send anand email to including opening closing including opening and closing highwater events where extensive highwater events where extensive com sistersfencecompany@gmail.com homes for Black Butte Ranch homes for Black Butte Ranch amounts of debris in Whychus amounts of debris in Whychus with letter of interest or property management. This property management. This Creek have damaged the pipe's Creek have damaged the pipe's 541-588-2062. full-timecall position is a very busy, full-time position is a very busy, protective insulation. protective insulation. energy, physical Hourly high energy, physical job. Hourly nity high Sisters Habitat forjob. 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to the County Clerk’s office in Bend for counting. No stamp necessary. • Work on the City’s Comprehensive Plan update is officially underway. Recruitment and application for the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is now open. The CAC will represent a wide variety of community interests and will work with staff and consultants to craft policies to be considered by the Stakeholder Committee, Planning Commission, and ultimately City Council. The members of the CAC will represent the on-the-ground community interests. A maximum of three members may reside outside the city limits. If interested, please contact Kerry Prosser, city recorder, 541-323-5213 or kprosser@ ci.sisters.or.us. • At the September 9 City Council workshop, City Manager Cory Misley reviewed the policy and guidelines for public art as directed by the Council in 2019. Staff has reviewed policies of several cities that have successful art in public places programs to develop these guidelines and has been working with legal counsel to establish

this policy. Installing public art around the Sisters downtown commercial zone is part of the Prosperous Focus in the Sisters Country Vision. To move the program outlined in the Vision forward, the City needs a foundational policy to build upon. The guidelines presented allow the City flexibility in either developing an art in public places program in-house or working with outside entities as staff time and funding allows. Council provided direction to staff to move forward with adoption of policy and guidelines. • Council directed staff to move forward with a code amendment to provide additional grounds for a hardship exemption for short-term rental (STR) owners who have not operated their STR for any period of 365, which normally would be deemed abandonment of the use and grounds for denial, suspension, and/or revocation of the STR license. The City can issue a temporary hardship exemption for a medical condition, death, or structural integrity issue. The proposed additional language covers situations such as the current pandemic and other instances such as natural disaster that may impact an STR operator from meeting the criteria to rent within 365 days.

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from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and other days by appointment. Appointments can be arranged by calling the museum at 541-904-0585. Admission is free with donations gladly accepted. Visitors are asked to wear masks and use hand sanitizer until the coronavirus threat has subsided. The museum is appropriately housed in the former George Wakefield bungalow, sporting a fresh coat of white paint with black trim, making it easy to spot right behind the statue of the outlaw horse. The owner of the house is Chris Boxwell, a local contractor, who offered the main floor of the house to the Three Sisters Historical Society to lease for their first permanent location. Boxwell made improvements to the house at his cost, which enhanced its suitability as a museum, and continues to be very supportive of their efforts. The museum occupies two main exhibit rooms, a gift shop, an office, and probably the most fun bathroom (ADA) in Sisters, filled with antique treasures, including the original charter for the Sisters chapter of the International Order of Oddfellows. The two large rooms, one complete with a fireplace, will house frequently rotating displays. The initial exhibit in the fireplace room features Camp Polk Meadow from the time of the Native Americans who passed through it on their

annual travels, to Civil War soldiers who named it for their home Oregon county, and the homesteads of the Hindman and Fryrear families. In the corner of the room is an old console radio with a recording of Warm Springs elder Wilson Wewa recounting the story of the origin of the local mountains. The room across the hall is devoted to the early settlers of 1890-1920. Before it was the Lazy Z Ranch, the Cobb family built the Cobb Wayside which provided services for travelers over the Santiam Wagon Road. Liquor seemed to be ever present in Sisters, as evidenced in photos of original taverns and old bottles. A large photograph of early Sisters is labeled with the names of residents and businesses. Around on the walls are a collection of early photographs from that era, as well as old farm implements

PHOTO COURTESY THREE SISTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Museum board member, Jan Hodgers, stands among photographs of her Sisters ancestors, members of the Hindman, Cobb, and Fryrear families. The photos were discovered in an old family trunk. and branding irons from Sisters farms and ranches. Since the popular Fireside Evenings have been postponed until large gatherings are again safe, a gift shop has been established as a fundraising effort for the museum. Local artists’ work, and vintage goods that have

been donated, are currently available for purchase with a percentage of the sale price going to the museum. There is a lovely old round oak table and chairs in the shop to allow for a friendly chat with volunteers and visitors. Occasionally there are homemade muffins provided by volunteers. Earrings for sale feature vintage charms from old Cracker Jacks boxes. Bookshelves are loaded with books for sale having to do with Sisters and the greater Central Oregon region. Since the disbanding of the Friends Book Corner at the library, the museum is carrying on the tradition of accepting book donations and making them available for sale,

with proceeds helping to fund the operation of the museum. When first established in 2017, the Three Sisters Historical Society stated as their vision, “to establish and develop a museum as a vibrant community center dedicated to the research, the education, and the appreciation of the history of the Three Sisters area.” “Amazingly enough, and with the generous lease of the Wakefield House owned by Chris Boxwell, and donations and grants given by our supporters and community, our vision has been realized far sooner than expected and we hope it is received as a gift back to all of Sisters,” Swank told The Nugget.

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This 1930s Terraplane hubcap was recently unearthed on the Wakefield property. The first Terraplane was christened by Amelia Earhart.

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A working console radio restored and donated by David Banks, allows visitors to listen to the Indian legend of how the local mountains came to be, with accompanying drumming. Wilson Wewe, Warm Springs elder, made the recording specially for the museum on a recent visit.

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Check before you cut trees

Dear Property Guy By Mike Zoormajian

Dear Property Guy, I live in downtown Sisters and recently cut down some sick trees near my house. A neighbor advised that I needed a permit to cut trees. I told her to get off my lawn and to mind her own business, but now I’m curious what the real deal is. — Sisters Lumberjack

PHOTO BY DOUGLAS BEALL

The smallest falcon, the Merlin (Falco columbarius)

Sisters Country birds By Douglas Beall Correspondent

The smallest falcon, the Merlin (Falco columbarius), primarily hunts smaller birds while flying — flushing birds from thickets and chasing them using their amazing speed and maneuverability to catch their prey on the wing. During their breeding season the Merlin inhabits open upland and lowland prairies. Merlins do not build their own nests; instead they use old stick nests built by hawks, magpies or crows. Occasionally they nest on ledges or tree cavities. The nest contains three to six brown eggs, which are incubated for 27

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to 32 days. The male provides all food for the brood and female until the young begin to fledge. The young leave the nest about a month after hatching and leave the area within five weeks to begin their adult life. There are Merlins passing through Central Oregon now, as they will stop and hunt before heading south, although a few may remain in our area. In the past the Merlin was called a pigeon hawk. Groups of Merlins are referred to as a “leash,” a “brace,” or an “illusion” of Merlins. For more Merlin photos visit http://abird singsbecauseithasasong. com/recent-journeys.

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Dear Jack: Property Guy is happy to help with your trees, but has nothing to offer as far as your neighbor goes. This question is so far out of Property Guy’s world, I had to go to my local expert. I contacted my friend, Sisters City Manager Corey Misley, who was super helpful in getting me smart on the subject. I learned that many cities in Oregon require permits to cut trees of a certain diameter even on private property. But Sisters currently isn’t one of them. That said, Sisters may take up a potential code amendment regarding larger trees in the future. Problems (and hefty fines) have arisen when people have cut trees that appear to be on private property, but are actually on City property or right-of-way. So best to check in with the city and get something in writing before

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engaging in any cutting or significant trimming “Preserving our urban forest is part of what has made Sisters a special place,” said Corey. “We have City staff who can help with the review process.” But wait there’s more… If there is a development application or building permit outstanding, the city does regulate tree removal and can require replacement of trees at a 3:1 ratio. So if you’re removing trees as part of a new build or addition, you’ll need to work through the city. So long story short: You were cool in your scenario. Trees = Good. More trees = Better. Cutting your own trees = Good. Cutting trees on city property = Bad. Check in with City first and everything should be fine. — Mike Dear Property Guy: A tenant we really, really liked just exited our rental in Bend. They left the house in perfect condition except for some deeply scratched areas from their dog on the

a couple sections of wood floor. We want to be fair, and want future tenants to be able to have pets, but it’s going to be pretty expensive to repair. — Doggie Landlord Dear Dogs: You got a couple issues here. The tenants are legally liable for damage above “normal wear and tear.” So let your conscience be your guide here. I generally advise my clients that doggies and wood floors don’t mix. Especially if it’s a soft wood. If you want to continue to rent to pet owners, I’d advise covering the real wood floor with an engineered product to save the natural wood. Then uncover and repair the wood when it comes time to sell. — Mike Mike Zoormajian is principal at WetDog Properties in Sisters. Providing local property management and investor services. Questions, comments to letters@wetdogpnw.com. Free legal advice is worth what you pay. Consult an attorney before doing anything crazy.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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16676 JORDAN ROAD Mountain views! Part of the original Lazy Z Ranch. Fenced on two sides with Kentucky black fencing. Power close by. Septic feasibility in place, may need new evaluation. Close to town, yet off the beaten path, overlooking a 167± acre site of the R&B Ranch, which currently is not buildable. Needs well. Owner will consider short terms. $407,500. MLS#201802331

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LAKE CREEK LODGE #26-U4 One-quarter share interest in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin at historic Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Features modern amenities with the feel of yesteryear. Built in 2014 and furnished with a combination of antiques and quality reproduction pieces, the cabin features fir-plank floors, knotty-pine paneling, stone/gas fireplace, butcher-block countertops, gas cooktop, farm kitchen sink, tile bathroom floors & showers, washer/dryer, cedar decks, stone exterior accents & locked storage. $229,500. MLS#220107403

SPRING HOME #14 Special setting at Black Butte Ranch with mountain feel and sense of privacy from its perch on the side of a forested ridge. Centrally located to all amenities at the Ranch. Greatroom kitchen overlooks family room. 2 spacious dining areas. 2 living areas, multiple fireplaces. 3 spacious bedroom suites, plus 2 bunk-room suites. Extensive outdoor living by large main-level deck overlooking the forest, covered lower-level patio, private morning courtyard & more. Timeless contemporary design apparent from cul-de-sac entrance, paved drive & parking, triple garage & formal covered entrance. $1,200,000. MLS#220104124 EAGLE CREST TOWNHOME! Enjoy the active Central Oregon lifestyle together with vacation rental potential in this well-located 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,074 sq.ft. Ridge at Eagle Crest townhome. Open greatroom floor plan with two master bedroom suites and large outdoor deck overlooking an open space and bordering the Ridge Championship Golf Course. Resort amenities include golf, tennis, pickleball, sports courts, fitness centers, swimming pools, mountain and road biking and hiking, trails, horse stables, fishing and more. The resort is close to the Redmond Airport and offers easy access to Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo ski areas. Home is fully furnished and ready for your vacation getaway. $379,500. MLS#220108257

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Located in the Coyote Springs neighborhood, end of a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the forest buffer, this homesite offers the best of both worlds. Access over 100 miles of Peterson Ridge and other forest trails right out your back door. Enjoy the nearby amenities of FivePine Lodge, Three Creeks Brewing, Sisters Athletic Club, Shibui Spa and Sisters Movie House or stroll into downtown to enjoy Creekside Park, the Village Green, art galleries, fine restaurants and gourmet markets. Ready for your new home with underground utilities, paved streets, city sewer and city water. CCRs and design guidelines have helped create a beautiful neighborhood of quality homes. Low HOA fees. Get your hiking shoes on or pull out your mountain bike and enjoy all that Sisters Country has to offer! $260,000. MLS#201910116

GARDENER'S DELIGHT! Oversized lot in prime location smack in the middle of town — convenient to all that Sisters offers. Spacious, older manufactured home with newer woodstove and furnace. Three bedrooms, two baths plus sunroom and mudroom access. Darling detached apartment/ADU includes kitchen. Plus additional structures for home business or additional quarters for family. Call for all the details and experience the magic of this gardener's delight with drip irrigation. Owner will carry. $359,950. MLS#220109265

EXCITING NEW TOWNHOME Located in The Peaks at Pine Meadow Village. Two bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,455 sq.ft. Contemporary style and design features upperlevel living for privacy and view from the greatroom. Practical kitchen opens to a large spacious living/dining with vaulted ceilings and lots of windows to let the natural light in. Propane fireplace provides a cozy and warm living space in the cooler months. Ductless heat pump and lower-level radiant floor heating gives yearround efficiency. Master is on the entry level and enjoys a large closet and luxurious bathroom. Guest suite is located off the greatroom, as well as an enjoyable upper-level patio to enjoy the outdoors. An auto courtyard leads to the attached garage. $432,500. MLS#202000020

GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE A beautiful setting overlooking Aspen Lakes' 16th Fairway with tee-to-green fairway views. The vista includes fairway ponds and a forested ridge/open space as the backdrop. Ponderosa pines and open skies highlight this large homesite ideal for your custom-home dreams. Underground utilities and water available, septic approval and close to Aspen Lakes Recreational Center. $299,500. MLS#220106225