The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLIII No. 43 // 2020-10-21

The Nugget Vol. XLIII No. 43

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News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Sisters In plein air...

Woodlands wins zoning approval

Prescribed burning set to begin in Sisters Country

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Following a public hearing at last week’s meeting, City Council unanimously approved the application to rezone and redesignate the 35.84-acre property located at 201 N. Pine St., formerly owned by the U.S. Forest Service and zoned Public Facilities (27.53 acres), Urban Area Reserve (4.76 acres), and Open Space (3.55 acres).

The approval by Council came after the recommendation for approval, with conditions, from staff and from the Sisters Planning Commission.

As part of the application were several edits, in support of the rezoning, to the

PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER

Local artists plied their craft and showed their wares at an Art in the Vineyard event at Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards last weekend (see story, page 6). The local arts community is coming up with creative ways to sustain itself, even under the constraints of the coronavirus pandemic.

See REZONING on page 30

Correspondent

Much has been written lately about the City’s plan to update its Comprehensive Plan, a task last done in 2005.

Public engagement with this process is crucial if the completed document is to be of use to the City.

The comp plan is like a master plan that lays out how Sisters will grow over the next 20 years based on State goals and the desires of the community. If residents want to have a say in that growth, the comprehensive planning process is a major opportunity to be involved.

Last week at a joint meeting of the Sisters City Council and the Sisters Planning Commission, the consultants for the comp plan introduced the draft Community Engagement

Inside...

The season for prescribed burning has arrived.

Sisters Ranger District fuels specialists have identified two critical areas — the Metolius Basin and areas adjacent to the Highway 20 and Indian Ford Road intersection — to do prescribed burning this fall.

The prescribed burns are planned around increased moisture and decreased temperatures. Fire managers expect a limited window of suitable weather.

Prescribed burns are designed to reduce potential for large wildfires, reduce excess vegetation, and improve overall forest health. Burning could start as early as this week and will See BURNING on page 12

Planning underway for Sisters’ future

By Sue Stafford

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Plan (CEP), which provides a road map for how the public can get involved in the update and how the City will solicit citizen feedback. This feedback, along with the technical studies prepared by the consultants, form the foundation of the comp plan.

The comp plan is the City’s long-range plan for how it will grow and serve its community members over the next 20 years. It has a strong emphasis on how land is used, developed, and/or conserved. Primary topics in the plan include community involvement, housing, economic development, natural resources and hazards, and public infrastructure and facilities, among others. The plan provides a set of goals, objectives, and policies that provide overarching guidance for future City decisions.

See COMP PLAN on page 26

Davis to head local sheriff’s detail

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

“This is my dream job.”

That is how Lt. Chad Davis of the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office (DCSO) described his feelings about being named to head the sheriff’s unit at the Sisters substation.

Davis has been a resident of Sisters for 25 years, during which time he first worked for the old Sisters Police Department as a reserve deputy while finishing up his degree in law enforcement at Western Oregon University.

In 1996, the Sisters department was disbanded with Davis and some other deputies being absorbed into the DCSO. His experience with Deschutes County has been broad and varied. In 1998 he became a patrol canine handler with Ike, the German shepherd, who worked with him for six years. He spent

PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD

Lt. Chad Davis will lead the Sisters law-enforcement contingent of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office under the City’s new contract with DCSO. 18-months as part of the SWAT unit, spent several different periods as a criminal detective sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. In between, he served as a patrol sergeant and lieutenant.

Davis thinks his periods of being a detective in the criminal division provided opportunities for positive personal and professional

growth. As he mentors his three deputies here in Sisters for the next step, he said he will encourage them to spend time in the criminal division.

Davis’s older brother served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman and was Davis’s inspiration when he was a senior at Sweet Home See LT. DAVIS on page 31

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Announcements...............10 In The Pines ..................... 11 Fit for Sisters ...................21 Classifieds................. 28-29 Meetings .......................... 3 Entertainment ................. 11 At Your Service............ 15-17 Crossword .......................27 Real Estate ................ 30-32

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Editorial…

Keep Sisters small?

Wear the mask It’s a lot of work maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols at Sisters businesses. Much of that work falls to retail staffers, who have the thankless task of continually reminding people to maintain physical distance and wear masks as mandated by the State of Oregon.

Most people are understanding, cordial and appreciative. However, it only takes a single unpleasant confrontation to make a bad day for a worker — someone who doesn’t make the rules and is just trying to do their job.

Things are likely to get more stressful as the weather turns chilly and more and more activities have to move indoors. It looks like we’re in for the long haul with the coronavirus

pandemic, which means that local business owners and workers are going to be stuck for the foreseeable future in an enforcement role none of them signed on for.

Give ’em a break. Do what they ask of you.

Wear the mask. Keep your distance. Sanitize your hands. If your principles don’t allow you to do that, you have options that don’t require berating people who are just trying to make a living in tough times.

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: Having been born and raised in Sisters, I have actually never once commented on a Nugget post or written a letter. During a time of so much hostility and confusion combined with rapid growth, we have slowly lost our beautiful sense of community. I have faith that we will rebound and one way to do so is to honor key members of our community and educate ourselves.

I hadn’t read The Nugget in quite some time, being that I really wanted a break from all news, but this morning when I read the letters to the editor I was particularly moved

by Don Wilt’s suggestion of honoring Jim Anderson and his devotion to wildlife. I am saddened that they moved, but honored to have known them my entire life. That family is pure, kind, and has completely committed their life to nature, which is both admirable and rare.

I just want to second the notion that a school or some sort of facility or program should tribute the Anderson legacy and hopefully inspire more humans to commit to protecting our planet.

Rather than stroking your egos and angrily writing about Trump and Biden let’s find common ground and use this as a forum to discuss things actually relevant to our community and not continue to divide us.

Find something about this area you love, honor it, and protect it.

Ryder Redfield

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To the Editor: The recent on-line forum of candidates for the Sisters City Council was quite helpful. I was particularly impressed with Jen Letz and believe she would make a valuable contribution to the Council.

I did hear the phrase “quality of life” uttered by one of the candidates, which has become an all-too-familiar euphemism around here for “gated community.”

Roger Detweiler

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By Emme Shoup City of Sisters Assistant Community Engagement & Program Coordinator

During the 2018 Sisters Country Vision, “Keep Sisters Small” was an overwhelming sentiment from the rapidly growing community. Yet there is a conflict about what small means and the desire for more affordable housing and economic opportunities. At a time when the City is updating its Comprehensive Plan that will influence future growth, it’s nice to think about simpler times.

The Sisters History Museum connects the City’s 1880s downtown theme to its 1880s beginnings. Sheep used to be herded down Cascade Street to the foothills of the Cascades for summer grazing. Lumber mills employed the community. Sisters was a tourist town even back then as it catered to travelers from the east and west. There were waysides and hotels for guests, a barn to park their animals, merchants and blacksmiths, two general stores, and the quintessential saloon.

There are many more treasures to discover about the history of Sisters in the Museum. Verbal tours of their collection of artifacts and photographs are offered in the historic Wakefield bungalow. Walking tours show parties around the downtown’s existing historic buildings and landmarks that had been burned in the fires of the 1920s.

The Three Sisters Historical Society, who founded the Museum, hosted Fireside Talks on various topics at the Five Pine Conference Center — including highlighting ordinary people from the Sisters area to share their extraordinary stories of ‘back in the day.’ Though large gatherings are temporarily on hold, the Museum continues to find meaningful and educational ways to engage with visitors.

Karen Swank, one of the founders of The Three Sisters Historical Society, says, “Sisters is more than just a tourist drive-thru town.

We want to present our rich history. People don’t always know about it.”

Having opened only one month ago, Swank says the Museum is receiving interest beyond its mailing lists.

People are coming from all over the west, between Arizona and the Puget Sound. “Despite COVID and the off-season, our

guest book statistics show we are drawing visitors from outside Sisters including Seattle, Yakima, and Palouse, Washington, as well as the valley. These visitors had family here at one time, so the Museum is the particular destination in order to see what we have in their family files.”

The Museum is pleasantly surprised by the turnout, to say the least.

The Museum’s momentum and breadth of reach holds opportunity for future services. “We would like to offer tours at the [Camp Polk] cemetery. There’s lots of history there,” with its first burial in 1880, says Swank.

The Museum would also like to place more plaques that identify significant historical landmarks around town.

Though not a direct partner of the Sisters Country Vision, the Museum is embracing what makes Sisters exceptional from the community’s visioning. The walking tours and plaques support a more Walkable Downtown. The number of Museum visitors from out-of-town works towards becoming a FourSeason Tourism & Visitor Destination. And preserving the history of Sisters promotes stewardship of its Small-Town Atmosphere.

The Sisters History Museum’s unintentional alignment with the Vision’s 20 Strategies shows even through their mission statement: “Our mission is to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities by preserving, sharing and bringing to life the history of the Three Sisters area, and thereby strengthening community bonds.”

As Sisters contemplates its future regarding growth and change, learning about the history of how it all started brings a valuable perspective.

Wi t h S i s t e r s ’ 7 5 t h Anniversary coming up in April 2021, the Sisters History Museum will be a significant asset in the collaborative development of the celebration. When asked about the history of Sisters in 1946, Swank shared a fitting headline from “The Sisters Herald” newspaper in 1912 after the railroad’s arrival in 1911, “Sisters May Incorporate, There is a Movement On Foot to Incorporate Among the Progressive Citizens.”

Even today, achieving community visions takes time and continuous effort.

Opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the writer and are not necessarily shared by the Editor or The Nugget Newspaper.

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Habitat recognizes dedicated volunteers Six volunteers are new members of Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s 1,000 Hour Club for having volunteered more than 1,000 hours of service. Three received the Lifetime Achievement Award for exceeding 4,000 hours of service Sisters Habitat for Humanity in a ceremony held on Tuesday, October 6, to recognize their dedicated volunteers.

The newest members of the 1,000 Hour Club are Nancy Anderson, Jerry Baldock, Colleen Fenn, Dana Hampton, Rosalie Van Ness-Hanford, and Ray Young. With the addition of these six volunteers, the 1,000 Hour Club now totals 109 since records began in

2009.

Nora Ellison, and Mike Anglea, (Steve Madsen was not able to attend the ceremony) were presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards for having exceeded 4,000 hours of volunteer service. Board President, Chuck Harper, expressed his sincere thanks for all of their hard work.

Nora Ellison started as the volunteer treasurer/bookkeeper, she served on the Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors for six years, is currently a member of the Family Selection Committee, cashiers at the Thrift Store, and continues See HABITAT on page 12

Running promotor donates $1,000 to STA Alpine Running made a $1,000 donation to Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) this month, as volunteers hosted an aid station for the Three Sisters Skyline Race on October 3-4.

Janessa Taylor and Trevor Hostetler selected STA as the beneficiary for the race.

“We are runners, Janessa said. “At the heart of Alpine Running is a passion to explore wild places, challenge ourselves, and build connections within our

community. We are a twoperson grassroots team, who have day jobs and kids. We reside near Redmond and spend countless hours running and maintaining the Sisters trails. We also love the local support of the City of Sisters and businesses like Sisters Bakery. The trails here offer some smooth, fast running, technical sections, and incredible views of the Three Sisters and See STA on page 31

PHOTO BY TL BROWN

Clydesdale horses pulled a carriage across a picturesque pumpkin patch and corn maze in Terrebonne. Pumpkin patch visits are among the moderate-risk activities recommended for a COVID-careful Halloween.

Halloween activities scaled back

By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

When it comes to Halloween, Sisters Country doesn’t mess around. In addition to nighttime trickor-treating, there are usually parades, parties, and the annual firehouse carnival.

This year, many activities will be canceled or scaled back due to COVID safety concerns.

At the town parade on Halloween, kids usually dress up in costumes and walk along Main and Hood avenues, hitting Cascade Avenue and side streets too.

Local businesses admire costumes and hand out candy to

the kids.

“We regret that the parade is canceled this year due to COVID,” said Steve Auerbach, past president of Sisters Rotary, which typically co-sponsors the parade, along with the Sisters branch of Deschutes Public Library.

“It’s difficult to monitor six-foot social distancing,” said library supervisor Zoe Schumacher, who also serves as Secretary on the Board of Rotary. “It wouldn’t be in everybody’s best interest.”

The carnival at SistersCamp Sherman Fire District also fell victim to the scythe of COVID this year. Instead of offering spooky games and a haunted house, the

Fire District plans to deliver Halloween bags with treats and fire prevention materials to Sisters Elementary and Black Butte schools.

Bringing sugary seasonal joy to local kids, the bags will be distributed to K-4 students, including those enrolled in home-based learning programs through Sisters School District (SEO and CDL). Bags will be prepared with COVID safety in mind.

Fire Chief Roger Johnson said, “While we realize this isn’t the typical Halloween experience that local families have come to love, we still See HALLOWEEN on page 8

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., meeting by Zoom. 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., Meeting by Zoom.

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

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Candidates vie for sheriff’s position

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Sheriff Shane Nelson is running for re-election, challenged by Bend Police Officer Scott Schaier.

The November 3 election comes as the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has fully configured its complement of Sisters-based deputies and placed Lt. Chad Davis in command at the Sisters substation under its revised contract with the City of Sisters (see related story, page 1).

“We’re looking forward to the foot beat and the bike patrol in the City of Sisters,” Nelson told The Nugget.

Allocating resources and enforcement efforts in Sisters will be a collaborative effort with City government. Strategic planning will set priorities for law enforcement in Sisters and the westcounty area.

“We listen to their voices (city officials and citizens) and also pay attention to the calls for service we have in that area,” Nelson said.

Nelson was appointed to his position from within the DCSO by Deschutes County Commissioners in 2015 and was elected to the position — serving one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation — in 2016.

He is also leading the sheriff ’s office at a time when law enforcement is under an unprecedented level of scrutiny around issues of race and how it interacts with people in distress due to mental health issues.

Nelson says he is obviously aware of that scrutiny, but he does not feel that local law enforcement is under pressure.

“I don’t feel any pressure there,” he said. “I feel

support to try different options.”

He noted that, “Deputy sheriff’s are problem solvers” and that “not every occasion requires a uniformed person.”

He is supportive of efforts to integrate deputies’ response into a broader set of mental health services, including a mobile crisis unit with mental health professionals and the use of the new county stabilization center, which recently went to 24-hour operations. He noted that there is a behavioral health specialist on the job in the jail.

“In some cases, it’s better (to have) medical or behavioral health response, better (to) hand off to more extended services.”

He noted that people with mental health and behavioral issues can have a disproportionate level of engagement with law enforcement until other services are accessed.

He noted that recently one individual had 200 calls for service. Deputy Evan Kennedy worked to get the person linked up with services that could address the underlying problems.

Nelson said DCSO and other local agencies have been developing “solutions outside the criminal justice

system for several years.”

Law enforcement professionals themselves face challenges to their well-being — physical, mental and emotional. Earlier this month, DCSO rolled out a “Health of the Force Initiative (see related story, page XX).

“The law enforcement profession is stressful on our deputy sheriffs, and their families,” Nelson said in a release announcing the initiative. “I work with great teammates. We want to do all we can to improve and take care of them and their families in order to ensure successful careers in providing excellent public safety and customer service. This enhanced Health of the Force program will provide additional tools and resources for deputies to care for their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.”

The initiative includes enriching of the existing peer support program, and enhancement of the current partnership with the Central Oregon Public Safety Chaplaincy. The Health of the Force Initiative institutes a voucher system for “no questions asked” behavioral health counseling; provides for a sleep study to measure the effects of shift work; and provides means of enhancing

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Accountability of law enforcement is at the forefront of many citizens’ concerns. Nelson told The Nugget that DCSO is testing body cams in combination with in-car cameras and will, at some point, require them agency-wide.

“It will be Sheriff’s Office wide,” Nelson said. “And the Sisters deputies will be included in that.”

Nelson’s opponent has stated that, if elected he will institute a position of Undersheriff for DCSO (see story, page 5). Nelson said that he will not change his current command structure, which he says is “working effectively.”

“I have three captains who are second in command,” he said. “They are all autonomous with their division. For me, right now, an Undersheriff position is not needed.”

Sheriff Nelson told The Nugget that he continues to be committed to forging “strong relationships with the community (we) work for.” Priorities going forward include “keeping the illegal marijuana market at bay” and, in Sisters, making sure that quality of life is maintained even in the face of growth.

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“Livability is our job,” he said.

Nelson noted that homelessness is a pressing issue countywide, including in Sisters, and an area the sheriff’s office must continue to work on, in partnership with other agencies, nonprofits and providers. Getting more treatment beds to treat addiction is critical to addressing the issue, which he feels needs to be worked on “in more depth.”

Despite the pressures of the times, Nelson said that he is buoyed by the spirit of the people coming in to serve in the sheriff’s office, as evidenced by members of a recent recruiting class with whom he talked.

“They are all positive about law enforcement,” he said. “That was great input from our new team members.”

The new recruits meet what Nelson considers a calling.

“I believe in selfless public service,” he said.

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Bend officer is seeking sheriff’s office

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Bend Police Department Patrol Officer Scott Schaier is challenging incumbent Sheriff Shane Nelson for the county’s top law enforcement job in the November 3 election.

He told The Nugget that he was motivated to run by conversations he’s had with law enforcement officers, including deputies from DCSO that he believes indicate a leadership change is needed.

“Part of me just believes that no election should go uncontested, no matter the size of the election or the position,” he said.

Schaier began his law enforcement career with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and, since moving with his wife to Central Oregon in 2013, he has served with the Bend Police Department as a patrol officer, training officer, and as a member of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team. He was serving as a school resource officer until the COVID-19 school closures and is currently working patrol.

Schaier acknowledged that he has no administrative or command experience in law enforcement and has not sought promotion within his agency.

“I’ve never applied to promote in my career at this point,” he said.

The candidate told The Nugget that, while he sees the value in promoting through the ranks traditionally, he believes that the office of sheriff requires a fresh outlook and temperament in order to change the culture.

“When we promote or elect the same résumé, we get the same result,” he said.

He also noted that he managed personnel and budgets in the private sector in his family’s car business

in Long Beach, California, before transitioning into a law-enforcement career.

“Your role is to take care of the staff and they will take care of the customer,” he said.

Taking care of the staff, for Schaier means attentiveness to the well-being of sheriff’s office personnel. He acknowledged recent moves by the sheriff ’s office to institute wellness programs for deputies, but he argues that Sheriff Nelson was slow to move in that direction when other agencies were already acting in the area.

“It’s about revolutionizing the profession,” he said.

“That would be top priority.”

Schaier believes that the sheriff’s office has been slow to adapt, in part due to its command structure. He told The Nugget that he would establish an Undersheriff position to help manage dayto-day operations so that the sheriff can focus on strategic planning and building community relationships.

“We’re not seeing a lot of motivation and foresight… what are we going to do years down the road?” he said.

“I think we need to learn a little bit more from the private sector about deadlines,” he said. “We don’t need to wait years to implement these new ideas.”

Schaier is supportive of the DCSO’s enhanced presence in Sisters, established through a new contract agreed between DCSO and the city of Sisters this year.

“Having that dedicated team out there in Sisters is very important,” Schaier said.

Schaier said that he would expect deputies to attend homeowners association meetings, Chamber meetings and integrate themselves into the life of the community.

He said that he would work closely with City leaders and other agency chiefs, particularly to ensure that the

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area is prepared for wildfire impacts.

“My style of leadership is, without question, collaborative,” he said.

The candidate also expressed a willingness to meet with virtually any organization — outside of outright hate groups — at a time when law enforcement is under intense scrutiny and public pressure.

“I think this is a time when we need a sheriff who can build those bridges,” he said. “Our profession needs to do a little better job at times humbling themselves and just listening.”

Schaeir has intense personal experience of the intersection of mental health and law enforcement. In December 2016, Schaeir and another Bend PD officer shot and killed 31-year-old Michael Jacques during a traffic stop. Jacques reportedly struggled with addiction and mental health issues.

An Oregon Department of Justice investigation concluded there wasn’t sufficient evidence to find Schaier criminally liable. In 2018, the City of Bend’s insurance company paid an $800,000 settlement to Jacques’ family.

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The officer told The Nugget previously that he was not privy to the reasoning behind the settlement.

Schaier told The Nugget that he continues to be certain that he made the right decision to fire his weapon in that incident, but he wishes “that he and I’s stars would never have aligned that night.”

He said that he sees value in finding ways to engage mental health professionals in situations that, under current conditions, usually start with law enforcement involvement. That might be a way to avert situations becoming confrontations and turning violent.

“We need to get ahead of this kind of thing before they ever occur,” he said.

“Officers are always going to have to be safe and they are going to have to make split-second decisions… and will have to live

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with those decisions for the rest of their lives,” he said.

The candidate strongly supports the use of body cameras.

“They are not the be-allend-all to police reform,” he said. However, he believes they allow transparency through the release of “real time, factual information” and “they also protect officers when it comes to fraudulent complaints against them.”

Schaier said that the current national climate of suspicion and hostility to law enforcement can be challenging, but locally there is a strong well of support and trust between law enforcement and the community.

“We’re super fortunate to have that relationship already built,” he said.

It’s a relationship he hopes to continue and enhance if elected Sheriff of Deschutes County.

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Artists work in the open air at vineyard

By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards hosted Art in The Vineyard last Saturday, achieving their goal of providing access to art and allowing visitors to sample wines while enjoying the delicious food available for purchase from their full menu.

Sisters Arts Association (SAA) artists showcased the fruit of their talents, offering artwork for sale. The artists’ booths were placed in different locations in the open area between vineyards and the tasting room, spaced apart with the vendors wearing facemasks for COVID-19 safety. Visitors wore masks and maintained physical distance.

Located in the scenic ranchlands of the Lower Bridge area east of Sisters, Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards and Events Center is a working vineyard with a tasting room and a venue for music events and weddings.

Owned by Roger and Cindy Grossmann, the vineyards sit on 312 acres between two ridges and a canyon in Terrebonne.

“Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards is a beautiful location that just calls to an artist’s heart,” said Cindy Grossmann. “With the rolling fields, canyon and ridges rising up to the Three Sisters of the Cascade mountain range, we are a perfect location for showcasing the arts. Whether it is culinary, music, or artists using all the mediums to capture the beauty of the valley, or just inspired by the area to create art, it has been part of our identity since day one.”

She added, “We have showcased artists in painting classes and in our marketplaces held many times a year. We welcome the artist’s heart and share the large space we have with the beauty surrounding it.”

About a month before the Artist Studio Tour that was held in September, SAA member Mel Archer talked with Grossmann about doing a fall and potential spring/ summer art event in the vineyard with SAA.

Cindy mentioned that we needed to boost the community spirits, give people something to do, and give artists a financial lift since most all shows and events have been canceled...

— Terri Dill-Simpson

Archer noted, “Since the SAA has an events committee, I emailed them and asked who would like to meet with Cindy. Terri Dill-Simpson and Susie Zeitner both volunteered.”

They all met at Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards and hammered out some rough ideas.

Dill-Simpson noted, “Cindy mentioned that we needed to boost the community spirits, give people something to do, and give artists a financial lift since most all shows and events have been canceled the last six months because of COVID-19.”

During Saturday’s art show, Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards’ marketing person, Michelle Jimenez, said, “This is our introductory art event with SAA. It works well and next time we’re going to invite other artists in and make it a larger event.”

Local artist Jim Horsley displayed some of his oil paintings that showed off his distinct representational style of the American West.

“32 Mule Hitch Combine” was painted from a 1909 black and white photo.

Horsley demonstrated his talent by painting in oils from a photograph of a buck heavy with antlers.

When asked if he sells any of his artwork online during COVID-19 he mentioned that SAA member, and Bedouin owner, Harmony Thomas has been helpful with social media.

Horsley said, “I have my artwork on Facebook, but she really got me involved as more as a business, as opposed to just social. She’s really grown her business with it.”

For Redmond resident Kathy Huntington, an exceptional watercolor artist who also creates beautiful table art, being stuck amid the pandemic is disappointing.

She said, “It’s been very stressful for me. I don’t have a website. But I’m not saying

no to social media. We’ll see.

Right now, I’m getting my fix from just being creative.”

Her husband Russel does woodworking and is an engineer.

“I worked for his company for a while,” Huntington said.

“I was a machinery designer.

It’s drafting and I started out doing electrical drawings.

Then I wanted to do watercolors, so I took some lessons 12 years ago and I’ve just stayed with it.”

Cheryl Chapman of La Pine hand paints glass; she showcased her business, Silly Dog Art Glass. Her paintings reflect her passion for animals and nature, with a twist of whimsy.

“I am a glass enamel artist and have been working with glass for 30 years,” she said.

“I have been painting on glass for the last 12 years using high-fire glass enamels.”

Her work is done in a reverse process and takes multiple stages of painting and firing.

“This is the only show I’ve been able to do this year, but I sell online, too, with an Etsy shop,” she said. “However, glass is one of those mediums where people like to touch it and feel it, it’s three dimensional so selling online is really hard.”

Landscape artist Patricia Kirk from Crooked River Ranch said she’s been an artist her whole life.

She said, “I only work out of my home right now painting with my oils. I have done a lot of shows in the past and they were all indoors.

They’ve all been canceled.

This is the first show I’ve done since early spring. I do have a website and sold a piece online. I did a commission. But I find it so hard without the shows and getting exposure.”

Local artist from Sisters, Jill Neal, known for her “Wild (Tasteful) Women,” shared a booth with her sisterin-law, Kathy Neal.

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The Wild Hunt

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

As the seasons turn into the waning of the year, October is the month for exploring the uncanny.

Through this month, The Nugget will explore some spooky folk mythology from various cultures that make up the American quilt…

There are nights in this, the dark of the year, when the wind screeches and howls around the eaves, when it is best to just stay inside, near the fire. On nights like that, Samhain, for instance, the veil between the material and the spirit world is thin indeed, and one might encounter… things… out there in the dark night.

— As Lewis Spence writes in, “The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain”: “In the Western Isles of Scotland the Sluagh, or faerie host, was regarded as composed of the souls of the dead flying through the air, and the feast of the dead at Hallowe’en was likewise the festival of the faeries.”

Ah… ’tis The Wild Hunt!

You do not want to encounter The Wild Hunt.

Whether they are the Sidhe (pronounced “Shee”) of the faerie host, or the souls of

the restless dead, nothing good can come of we mortals tangling with them. At best, you may be swept up into the sky and dragged off for miles on a terrifying ride. At worst, you might be taken for lifetimes, to return only in a hundred, two hundred years, when all you’ve known and loved is dust…

It is not on Halloween night alone when one must fear The Wild Hunt. The coming winter is the season of the dread host. In Germanic and Scandinavian lore: (The Wild Hunt) swept through the forests in midwinter, the coldest, darkest part of the year, when ferocious winds and storms howled over the land.

Anyone who found him- or herself out of doors at night during this time might spot this ghostly procession — or be spotted by it, which might involve being carried away

and dropped miles from where the unfortunate person had been taken up, or worse.

Others, practitioners of various forms of magic, joined in it voluntarily, as an intangible part of them (a “soul,” if you like) flew with the cavalcade while their bodies lay in their beds as if sleeping normally. Sometimes, the members of the Hunt entered towns and houses, causing havoc and stealing food and drink. (https://norse-mythology.org/the-wild-hunt/) Like so much Northern European folklore and music, tales of The Wild Hunt migrated to the New World. Perhaps the bestknown poetic expression of The Wild Hunt is an American song, written by Stan Jones.

Yep. “Ghost Riders In The Sky…” An old cowboy went riding out one dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested as

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the sky On horses snorting fire as they ride on hear their cries As the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name “If you want to save your soul from hell a-riding on our range Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil’s herd across these endless skies” Yippie I oh oh oh Yippie I aye ye ye Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky It is believed that the Sidhe cannot cross water.

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All Saints Day event will benefit Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration will offer an All Saints Day blessing and an opportunity to help the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank.

As with many local events, the Halloween Parade through downtown Sisters will not be held this year. The “admission” for the parade has been canned food for the Food Bank and a substantial amount was raised.

The Episcopal Church was pondering this news along with All Saints Day, which falls on Sunday, November 1.

The church decided to host a drive through to receive an All Saints Day blessing and an opportunity to donate to the Kiwanis Food Bank. There will be a site to collect non-perishable food, paper goods, pet food, and financial donations to benefit the Food Bank and the community.

Visit the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration on Sunday, November 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Stay safe in your car, drive through, receive a blessing, and drop off donations.

The church is located at 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. by the intersection with Highway 242.

For more information call 541-549-7087.

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want to be able to provide a way for kids to enjoy the holiday in a safe manner.”

The Sisters Elementary School (SES) Halloween parade normally finds hundreds of costumed kids winding their way throughout all classrooms, with music blasting over the intercom. Then each classroom explodes into a flurry of Halloween fun.

Some students at SES have been able to attend school in-person this fall, dependent on COVID guidelines issued at the State level.

These kindergarten through third-grade (K-3) students will experience a COVIDconscious version of the school’s annual festivities.

The parade will be held outside, only for in-person students. “We will maintain our six feet of separation and still enjoy seeing one another’s costumes,” an announcement read. Classroom parties will follow.

“With the cohort concerns, we can’t bring the distance-learning students in for something that is not academic in nature,” said SES principal Joan Warburg of other students. “We may be able to look at something virtual that encompasses all of our fourth-graders.”

Delaney Sharp, head teacher at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman, said the tiny district was trying to figure out Halloween plans. The school’s parent-teacher organization discussed “organizing some outdoor games that could be safe for that Saturday afternoon,” Sharp said. “They are also trying to organize a simple trickor-treat time” for local Camp Sherman kids only.

Sharp said that if the

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school’s families gather for Halloween, it will be voluntary, not an official BBSsponsored activity. “Overall, I would just say everyone is working to find a way to celebrate the holiday out here,” he said, “while also being mindful of being safe and not contributing to any unnecessary spread of the virus.”

Meanwhile, back in Sisters, “the City never played much of a role in the past,” said City Manager Cory Misley of the town’s Halloween activities. “It was just sort of an organic thing.”

During this season, Misley asked citizens to “continue to do more of the same” — meaning, take the same precautions that have helped local businesses and residents during the pandemic. Those precautions include “wearing masks, social distancing, sanitizing, and avoiding groups and close contact.”

Because the City of Sisters doesn’t employ its own public health officials, “we’re going to amplify and reiterate the messages that are coming from Oregon Health Authority and Deschutes County Public Health.”

Misley noted that the City of Sisters “has not gone above and beyond either of them.” In other words,

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A young girl from Las Vegas delighted in the corn maze at Smith Rock Ranch. Gianna was in Central Oregon visiting her grandmother. the City doesn’t intend to ban Halloween activities, and “we won’t be doing enforcement.”

Health authorities warn against high-risk activities.

That means no traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children going door-to-door. Indoor parties, haunted houses, and trunk-or-treating from cars are all discouraged by health authorities.

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Alternative Halloween activities — What to do this Halloween, without normal trick-or-treating, parades, or firehouse fun? The following are considered low- to moderate-risk in terms of Covid, except where noted: Socially Distanced Trick-or-Treat Public health experts say no to regular trick-or-treating. If you must indulge in the traditional sweets-fest, try “one-way trickor-treating where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab and go while continuing to social distance (such as at the end of a driveway or at the edge of a yard).” No to trunkor-treats, incidentally. If you’re preparing bags, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after.

Drive-Thru Halloween at The Lodge in Sisters On October 31, families can drive through the front entrance area of The Lodge in Sisters, just across from the post office.

From 1 to 3 p.m., The Lodge will “provide a safe experience” and hand out treats; www.thelodgeinsisters.com Online Costume Sharing One local family plans to make their own costumes, then upload photos for the ir church’s costume contest. Secondg r a d e r Ophelia will be

By T. Lee Brown, Correspondent

dressing up as Ursula the sea witch; her brother Max, in 5th grade, will transform into a refrigerator. Kids ages 0-12 can also send in photos to win prizes at www.downtown bend.org/halloween-2020.html.

Blue Moon Howl As storyteller Susan Strauss recently shared with local kids in a beautiful performance, wolves were heroes and helpers in the old stories. This Halloween, a full Blue Moon illuminates the night. When the moon becomes clearly visible around 7 p.m., step outside and howl like a wolf! Six feet away from the other wolves, of course.

Cozy Halloween at Home “We are going to play a sort of spooky game called ‘Mysterium’ and make some fun Halloween recipes the evening of,” says Sisters mom Nicole. Her family plans to carve pumpkins a few days before.

Other families plan to watch scary movies, decorate their homes, and make their own Halloween music videos to share with relatives.

Library Activities Grab a Creepy Craft kit at Deschutes Public Library starting at 10 a.m. on Saturdays in October — including Halloween Day. Kits available while supplies last. On October 31 at 10 a.m., wear your costume for an online Halloween Story Time for ages 0 to 5 at https://bit.ly/2Yaurca. Join community librarians for Halloween songs, rhymes, stories and fun.

Celebrate the Ancestors Many contemporary Halloween themes derive from Gaelic culture, which calls this time of year Samhain (pronounced SAWwenn). Some believe you should stay indoors on All Hallow’s Eve or the Sídhe might

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Say a prayer or blessing. Assemble an altar of photos, meaningful objects, poems, and candles celebrating friends, family, and ancestors who have passed. Mexican culture’s famed Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) occurs on November 1, also known as All Souls’ Day or All Saints’ Day. People of Mexican ancestry often set up ofrendas to departed souls, adorned with sugar skulls, photos, food, drink, copal incense, and other traditional items.

Modified Costume Parade With a handful of friends, plan an open-air costume parade with safe social distance. Make sure people wear protective masks — you can buy or decorate them to be part of a costume. Oregon Health Authority notes that costume masks are no substitute for COVID-safe masks.

“If screaming will likely occur, greater distancing is advised,” says OHA. DD Ranch Folks in Sisters know DD Ranch for their grass-finished beef.

This time of year, the Terrebonne ranch also offers pumpkin patch fun, hay maze, hay rides*, petting zoo, pony rides, and the DD Dirt Express Train*. The cowboy arcade features a BB gun range, giant slingshot, and archery.

Pumpkin patch is open daily. Other activities are open weekends, along with beer garden, food booths, and vendor booths selling local goods. Free entry. Activity tickets start at $2.50. Info at www. ddranch.net/pumpkinpatch.

Smith Rock Ranch A working farm in Terrebonne producing seeds, wheat, hay, pumpkins, and squash, Smith Rock Ranch looks more like a carnival this time of year. Genuine corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, carriage horse rides*, food booths, safari tractor ride*, and mini golf are among the offerings. A pumpkin cannon lets folks splat squashes at a battered old truck. (Note: On a recent visit, social distancing, masks, and disinfecting appeared to be observed only roughly.) Ticket required; online reservation recommended.

Entry fee of $30 includes admission to The Maize plus five activity tickets. Information available at www.smithrockranch.com Crescent Moon Ranch Heading out to the Terrebonne pumpkin patches? Stop by the alpaca farm north of the turnoff to Smith Rock on Highway 97. Feed alpacas in the field, then peruse alpaca-wool yarns and hats and mittens in their boutique, built in an antique potato cellar. Learn more at www.crescentmoonranch. com * Going on hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household are considered high risk by Oregon H e a l t h Authority.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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?

Leave a message at 541-904-0585 or email to tshsvolunteers@gmail. com.

City of Sisters Seeks Board Members

The City of Sisters is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on its Boards and Commissions. There are open positions on the Planning Commission, Budget Committee, Housing, Parks, Public Works and Urban Forestry Boards.

Information on open positions can be found at www.ci.sisters. or.us/bc. The City will be accepting applications for these positions until Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. Interviews for open positions will occur in late November, and appointments will happen at the first City Council meeting in December. If you are interested in serving please complete an application form and return to Kerry Prosser, City Recorder at P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759, or kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us.

Snow Plow Service Bids

The Sisters-Camp Sherman R.F.P.D. is soliciting sealed bids for snow removal of parking and access areas until 4 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Solicitation details can be obtained by request at 541-549-0771 or online at www. sistersfire.com.

Deschutes Public Library Online Programs

The Library is conducting online programs for both kids and adults. Upcoming programs for adults include Talk Freedom on Wednesday, October 21 at 6 p.m.; Spirits of the World with Ghost Hunters’ Dustin Pari on Thursday, October 22 at 6 p.m.; and Songs, Stories and Poetry, a virtual performance with Beth Wood on Friday, October 23 at 5 p.m. For kids, come in and grab a creepy craft to go at Sisters library on Saturdays in October while supplies last. Online Story Time with songs, rhymes, and more is available for ages 0-5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Information on these programs and more can be viewed at www. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ or call 541-312-1032.

SMS Selling Sisters Strong Shirts/Decals

The student leadership group at Sisters Middle School is hoping to make a difference in our community. They are selling shirts and decals featuring a newly designed Sisters Strong logo. The proceeds of the sales will go to Kiwanis Food Bank, Family Advocate Network, and the school’s leadership program. Shirts and decals can be purchased online and picked up downtown at either Paulina Springs Bookstore or Canyon Creek Pottery. Please go to sistersstrong.org to purchase your items. Shirts are $15 and car decals are $4. For more info email jeff.schiedler@ssd6.org.

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.

Free Weekly Grab-N-Go Lunches For Seniors

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free Grab-N-Go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. The lunches are distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis drivethrough style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 W Mckenzie Hwy. Seniors may drive through the parking lot and pick up a meal each day of service. Come on by, no need to make a reservation.

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All Saints Day Event

On All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1 from 2 to 4 p.m., there will be a drive-thru blessing from Fr. Joseph at the Episcopal Church and also a collection site for non-perishable food, paper goods, pet food, or financial donations for the Kiwanis Food Bank! This will help make up for not having the Halloween Parade canned food collection that usually happens in October.

Come visit us at 68825 Brooks Camp Road and help the Food Bank! Call 541-549-7087 for more information.

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 registered voter of the district for at least 90 days at the time of appointment.

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Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Association of Central Oregon is hosting online events to support patients, their families, and ongoing research. On Thursday, October 22 at 11 a.m. join an online discussion on Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. On Wednesday, October 28 at 2 p.m. join a discussion on Effective Communication Strategies. See www.communityresourcefinder. org for more information on classes or call 800-272-3900.

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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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 • 5 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship at 442 Trinity Way (Wellhouse building). 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

located at 412. E. Main Ave., Ste. 4 behind The Nugget office.

Though the office is closed to the public, the pet food bank is still open for no contact porch pick ups. Call to order your pet food for pick up during our regular weekly pickup time on Thursdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. or by appointment the rest of the week. For more information call or text 541-797-4023.

Volunteer with Habitat!

Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s Thrift Store, ReStore, and construction sites need more volunteers! Are you interested?

New Volunteer Orientations take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at noon in the Sisters Habitat office, upstairs at 141 W. Main Ave. CDC protocols are followed. RSVPs are required as space is very limited in the socially-distanced meeting room. Each person must wear a mask and sanitize their hands when entering the building. A mask will be provided if needed.

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Podding about

Growing up, summer days are hot in the garden.

Mom sends us out to pick pods. Early on come the peas, many of which never make it to the kitchen. My brother and I shell them on the spot and wolf them down raw. Later come the beans in their long, tough cocoons.

In grade school, we learn that whales and dolphins are social mammals who live in hierarchical groups called pods. In middle school, “pod people” becomes a term for the super-popular kids— hierarchical mammals, sure, but it refers to the horror movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers (which my parents would never let me watch).

I head south to California for college. Two friends of Mexican descent speak in an exaggerated, fake Spanglish; they make a hilarious comedy duo. From this arises our word for parents, nos padres: “the pods.”

Moving back north I make a new friend who is, like me, small and nerdy.

We both loved “The Dark

Crystal” when we were kids. Now we call ourselves podlings, after the movie’s heroic Gelfling puppets.

Eventually I meet a smart, handsome, creative, passionate guy. Apple begets the iPod. My boyfriend buys me a sleek silver one with a whole bunch of memory. I marry him.

What are called food trucks in other cities are called food carts in Portland.

Groups of them are called pods. I invite people to Black Tie Food Cart Night at a pod on Hawthorne. We spread lavish tablecloths, silverware, candlesticks. We wear tuxedos and peacock feathers, pop open champagne to go with our fried pies.

Officially, what drives me out of Portland are health problems. (Just between you and me, the city’s evolution into a densely populated hipsterville might’ve been a factor). Among other problems, I have developed a severe mold allergy.

A friend passes, too young. His wife kindly gives us his little R-Pod travel trailer — an escape pod.

We live in it, exploring and camping. Eventually we find our dream home in the pines.

Fast-forward four years.

A virus spreads throughout the land. An acquaintance asks if we’re looking for “pod partners.” I’m not sure what that means, but my son has a respiratory condition and I’ve got neuroimmune issues, so I say no.

Grandparent-friends use new verbs: podding and bubbling (not to be confused with bubbe-ing). “To pod” means “to get to hug your

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon grandkids.” It may require becoming a full-time babysitter or having your children move in with you.

We visit a podded cousin.

She and her pod-pal pile over each other in a frenzy to catch water skippers. I want that for our son: normal, kid-to-kid contact.

I bring it up with a friend in Sisters. It’s like asking someone to the prom (not that I’ve ever asked anyone to the prom). No, they’re not up for podding. My husband’s not keen on it either.

I feel deflated but relieved.

Managing more vectors sounds stressful.

School ramps up. Now “pod” implies a group of well-off families who’ve hired teachers to educate their children during what used to be the normal school day. Some admire pod-parents for their ingenuity and dedication. Others judge them for adding to the load of inequity that COVID heaps upon lower-income people. I can see both sides.

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considered high-risk. Kids with similar diagnoses who got COVID didn’t develop severe complications and die. Hallelujah!

I’m pleased but confused. Now can he go to school when it opens up?

No; apparently we missed our chance.

For months we’ve been talking about doing DIY nature classes and study groups with a few people.

Suddenly one family opts for private-school podding instead. The same day, another announces their move across the country — our oldest friends here, from the days when both our families were “full-timing” in campgrounds and cave grottos. We will miss them greatly.

Before I can process all that, the forest fills with dense smoke. When it lifts, my grown stepdaughter takes a COVID test and comes to visit. Maskless, we gloriously pod with her and her dog. We hug goodbye. Real hugs. Real tears. Then she moves across the country.

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father, child has done pretty well this year, considering. Blessed with a home, each other, extended family, friends, community, the deep beauty of nature, we have the sense to be grateful.

But it’s been hard.

I wonder if our pod could safely expand to include my pods. They haven’t hugged their grandchild since the third-grade musical at Sisters Elementary School last February. How long ago that feels, back when the whole auditorium, teeming with kids and families, felt like one big pod.

Despite social distancing and political divides, I realize, we still share planet, habitat, DNA, and spirit.

We help each other through fire and plague. Podding together in the larger sense brings joy and conflict, along with a sense of gratitude and responsibility.

We all belong to the great pod of humanity. My friends, it is an honor to pod with you here in Sisters Country. May all our pods be healthy, strong, and filled with love.

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HABITAT: Volunteers have shown great dedication

BURNING: Projects enhance forest health, wildfire safety

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to reconcile the organization’s checking accounts each month.

A friend introduced Mike Anglea to Habitat for Humanity while living in Texas. In 2005, after moving to Sisters, he began working with Sisters Habitat’s construction crew. He is a team lead and an essential part of operations. He loves to teach the college students who come to help build houses during the Spring Collegiate Challenge each year. Because of Anglea, the young people leave Sisters with solid construction skills that will serve them well throughout their lifetimes.

Steve Madsen began volunteering with Sisters Habitat in 2006 specializing in building cabinets.

He credits his brother, Ron, with teaching him this valuable skill. During Sisters Habitat’s Women’s Build each year, Steve is the tool training instructor, introducing each person to the safe use of the tools they will be using to build the house.

His volunteerism extends to

continue through the fall.

“Timing of ignitions and exact dates will depend on weather and site-specific fuel moisture conditions. Burning will be conducted under prescribed conditions that allow for safe operations, appropriate levels of burn intensity, and very careful smoke management,” said Sisters Ranger District Fuels Specialist Andrew Myhra.

Prescribed burning operations have critical safety components in place and are designed to occur within a combination of natural and constructed control lines. All burns are done under carefully planned prescriptions and protocols to limit the risk of an escaped fire and smoke exposure to communities.

Fire management officials work with Oregon Department of Forestry smoke specialists to analyze weather conditions and anticipated smoke dispersion to determine burn dates. People with respiratory conditions can request to be placed on an advanced contact list by calling the

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Mike Anglea and Nora Ellison earned Lifetime Achievement Awards from Sisters Habitat for Humanity, donating over 4,000 hours of service. Steve Madsen also earned Lifetime Achievement recognition but was unable to attend an awards ceremony.

Sisters Elementary School’s “SMART Readers” program, helping the young students with reading difficulties keep up with the rest of the class.

Sisters Habitat for Humanity also recognized five people who volunteered between 500 and 1,000 hours this year. Twenty-one people volunteered between 250 and 499 hours. Sixty-five people volunteered between 100 and 249 hours.

Sisters Habitat’s volunteers are a critical part of providing homeownership opportunities to qualified families. In the past year, over 200 people served 22,562 hours building

homes, working in the stores and serving on various committees.

Sisters Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Those interested in homeownership, home repair, or volunteering with Sisters Habitat can visit www.sistershabitat.org or call the Habitat office at 541-549-1193.

Sisters Ranger District office at 541-549-7700.

Prescribed fire operations in the Metolius Basin may require temporary trail closures on portions of the Metolius-Windigo Trail #99.

No road closures are anticipated with any of the burns, although drivers may experience precautionary traffic control on Highway 20 during operations in the Indian Ford area. Drivers may also experience some smoke and reduced visibility along Indian Ford Road (Forest Service Road 1102).

When smoke is present, motorists should reduce speed and turn on headlights.

According to the Forest Service, all efforts will be made to limit smoke impacts to area neighborhoods and communities. The possibility exists for smoke to settle in low-lying areas due to cool nighttime temperatures.

Residents in areas near burn operations are encouraged to close windows at night to avoid possible smoke impacts.

For current wildfire and prescribed fire information follow on Twitter @ CentralORFire or visit centraloregonfire.org.

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Ian Cash

Sisters High School September 2020 Student of the Month

“Ian Cash is an incredible music student! He has led the men’s sections of the Sisters Choirs for 8 years. Ian has been a member of the High School Jazz Choir for 4 years. Ian is the current Sisters Choir President and he was the Vice President last year. Ian’s quest for musical perfection make him a role model for everyone in the music program. Ian often takes on projects

beyond the school curriculum to better the choir. Last year, you might have observed his very professional portrayal of the role of Adam in the Sisters High School musical Freaky Friday. Ian’s soaring tenor voice, his acting skills and his easy-going personality really shined in this role. Congratulations Ian!” — Rick Johnson “Congratulations Ian! It has been such a pleasure and honor working with Ian the last three years. He is a gifted musician and performer. He also pushes himself out of his comfort zone as a racer on the SHS Alpine ski team. For the past three winters Ian has developed his skiing abilities in a very impressive way, overcoming all sorts of fears and obstacles. I have been so inspired working with him as his teacher and coach. We are truly fortunate that Ian is a member of our high school and general community.”

— Rima Givot “Ian is a humble servant who gets things done. While we may not hear Ian much in the hall, unless he’s singing with the Jazz Choir, he does make his presence known on the stage. He truly is a leader by example. I think it’s truly fitting that he would be our first winner for the Class of 2021 because he does work independently and he is self motivated to character traits that are necessary to get things done in Comprehensive Distance Learning. Congrats, Ian.” — Joe Hosang

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Ian Cash strives to be a leader and help his fellow students excel.

“I think I’ve always been a positive person,” he says. “I’ve always tried to lift other people up.”

Ian serves as choir president in a program he has participated in every year of his high school career. He has performed in two musicals with the music/drama department and had a lead role in last year’s “Freaky Friday.” This year has posed unique challenges, as students are working through distance learning.

Choir students are learning and practicing their material through Zoom meetings, and Ian is there to help keep things organized and to support his peers.

He believes that the community of students in Sisters has made the learning environment rich and valuable.

Cash’s favorite activity is writing — he loves research, writing and storytelling. He is also a ski team member and an avid basketball and football fan. He will bring his interests together with a major in journalism at the University of Oregon, paired with a minor in sports business.

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Wattenburg strives to keep the arts alive at college

By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Lauren Wattenburg is helping to keep the performing arts alive during a time when live performances are not possible.

This Thursday, she will participate in virtual performances put on by Utah Ballet and the University of Utah School of Dance.

Wattenburg — 2017 Sisters High School graduate — is a senior at the University of Utah pursuing her bachelor’s degree in fine arts in ballet, as well as doing prerequisite courses for physical therapy.

This past year, her livelihood and way of life has shifted due to the COVID19 pandemic; she is no longer able to perform or have a normal studio life.

“The entire dance world has had to adapt because we have been taken out of our studios and dancing from kitchens and living rooms and we have to get creative to keep moving and training,” said Wattenburg.

In March, Wattenburg returned home to Sisters and finished her junior year from home, using her living room and kitchen as her dance studio.

Virtual classes and intensives were made available from all over the world over the summer for dancers. Wattenburg completed a virtual summer intensive with Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, a contemporary ballet company based out of San Francisco.

“We were all sort of out of our element, not being in the studio surrounded by people as usual in the dance world,” she said.

For her senior year, she is back at the University of Utah with her academic classes all online. Her dance classes are now in person with modifications and mask wearing and social distancing in class.

“It has been really nice to be able to be back in the studio for classes, even with the modifications,” she said.

Wattenburg and her peers in dance are putting

on virtual live performances streaming from the Marriott Center for Dance Theater in Utah. Every year, the School of Dance at University of Utah puts on a set of choreographed performances with a live audience, but this year, they will be doing the same type of performance with a virtual audience watching on a livestream.

The event was made possible by the School of Dance faculty striving to give their dancers the opportunity to perform.

“They decided to go with doing virtual performances and to adapt to the situation as best as they can and get us to still have these performances,” said Wattenburg.

The performance will consist of four unique pieces, all with original choreography by faculty. The shows run for three nights, with all four pieces featured each night.

Wattenburg is performing in the third piece, entitled “Maybe Tomorrow,” choreographed by professor Melissa Bobick.

“The performance is a reflection on thoughts and feelings during this immense uprooting of reality and a chance to experience that reality,” said Wattenburg.

Wattenburg and four of her peers will be performing live on stage, wearing masks and livestreaming the performance out to audience participants.

The livestream event also gives people from Wattenburg’s hometown of Sisters the opportunity to see her perform live for her university.

“The people that previously couldn’t see these performances can now, and it reaches a broader audience

— hopefully inspiring a deeper interest and appreciation for the arts,” she said.

As for Wattenburg’s post-graduation plans, she is currently figuring out how to adapt to a changing livelihood.

The people that previously couldn’t see these performances can now, and it reaches a broader audience — hopefully inspiring a deeper interest and appreciation for the arts.

— Lauren Wattenburg “My pre-COVID plans are out the window,” she said.“I was originally supposed to be graduated by now and dancing in a professional company. I have become OK with the change and being able to expand my work with the university and the academic course work as well.”

Wattenburg is currently trying to adapt to a changing world in performing arts and is excited to see how the future will unfold for the profession as a whole.

“I am learning to accept and appreciate the uncertainty of the future and will hopefully be auditioning in a professional environment in the near future,” she said.

The virtual performances put on by Utah Ballet and the School of Dance, will be this Thursday, October 22, at 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m. and

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Lauren Wattenburg will be featured in livestreamed ballet performances from the University of Utah starting this Thursday.

6:30 p.m. These times are PST, but on the website, they are listed in mountain time. The show consists of four sets within each performance. The livestream for the shows can be found at https://www.dance.utah.edu/ virtualshows.

These live streams are free of charge and open for anyone to watch. There will

also be a donation button where patrons can donate to supporting the work of the faculty, staff and students at the School of Dance at University of Utah.

“The goal of the event is to bring together as best we can and it gives a chance for people outside of Utah to see the performances from anywhere,” said Wattenburg.

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Early testing is critical: Tandy notes that if you wait to test until you notice diminished hearing, “the brain loses its ability to process speech sounds — and you never get that back.”

Hearing is even more difficult while social distancing and communicating to people while wearing masks. Masks muffle our speech, as well as hide visual cues, and these issues become more difficult for people with hearing loss. Hearing aids can help bring back clarity and minimize confusion and stress with these added challenges in our world today.

Maintaining good hearing is key to quality of life — and is tied to long-term mental health. Lanie is committed to bringing good hearing healthcare to Sisters, and she urges folks — even if their hearing still seems OK — to call and set up an appointment for testing.

There are many, many options available today, and there is no cost for a consultation. “It starts with a conversation,” Lanie says.

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Christmas lights are a delight — but let’s face it, they can be a real pain to deal with. If you’ve got to climb a tall ladder or get on the roof to get the job done, they can be downright dangerous.

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Using LED lighting can save as much as 90 percent of energy costs, and they’ll install, maintain, and remove (and store) your lighting. You conceive of your lighting scheme and Christmas Lights R Us will bring it to life. Eaves, trees, windows, outbuildings, bushes — wherever you want lighting, they’ll make it happen, including custom color schemes.

From large commercial contracts like the Redmond Airport to small residential homes, Christmas Lights R Us does it all, so your Christmas lighting is nothing but a joy through the whole season.

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Americans are buying guns at a record pace, in the face of insecurities wrought by pandemic and social unrest. Millions of Americans have become first-time gun owners in 2020.

Many of those new gun owners — and people who are already well-versed in firearms — are seeking a concealed carry permit.

Firearm Training NW offers the mandatory class required to apply for a concealed-handgun license in the state of Oregon.

They also offer a multi-state permit class.

Classes cover Oregon and Washington firearms law; interstate travel with firearms; proper interaction with law enforcement; use of deadly force; and holster, firearm and ammunition selection. It is not a hands-on course and trainer Shaun Curtain recommends attendees also obtain live fire-training. Some people choose to take the class before purchasing a firearm.

Interested citizens, including minors, may audit the class at no charge, but registration is required.

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ROAM Natural Skincare

UPGRADE TO A HYBRID WATER HEATER FOR $1,195 INCLUDING INSTALLATION!

Through Roam Natural Skincare, people living in and around Sisters are discovering access to skincare products and services they might expect in a larger metropolitan city. Sisters clients are sophisticated and appreciate an elevated level of body and skincare products that are free of toxins and synthetic ingredients or harsh preservatives.

An expanded makeup offering is also at Roam — from mascara and SPF sunscreens to vegan lip products. A majority of the makeup and skincare products at Roam are also geared for our arid mountain climate, to soothe and hydrate the skin.

The products and services at Roam are carefully curated so each guest will feel cared for and restored from the powerful botanical ingredients in each product to the high level of integrity and customer service that Sarah provides. Quality of service is Sarah’s top priority — making sure everyone who walks in the door has a positive experience.

Through an incentive from Central Electric Co-op.

SAVE 60% - REGULAR PRICE $2,944 BONUS SAVINGS: Upgrade by 12/31/20 and apply for a $300 federal tax credit.

(Expires 12/31/20 or while supplies last. Includes replacement of existing water heater and recycling of old unit.)

Call 541-382-1231 or email hpwhpromo@bendheating.com for information.

Hospice of Redmond

LOOKING TO REFINANCE OR PURCHASE A NEW HOME? Let me put my finance and business management skills to work for you as your mortgage loan originator.

Jenalee Piercey

Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS#1778674

541-591-5405

411 SW 9th St., Ste. 204, Redmond

NW Mortgage Advisors is a direct lender with their own underwriting authority and a broad investor pool. NMLS# OR ML-#2891

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• SAVE THOUSANDS $$$ Drainfield Restoration storation Services, Inc.

541-388-4546 -4546 Since 1995 • CCB#88891 B#88891

For free septic tips visit:

Thank You, Firefighters!

It’s a moment to dread: Your drainfield is failing. Replacing it and tearing up your yard is dauntingly expensive, running into the thousands of dollars. But what if you could restore your drainfield without replacing it?

Turn to Drainfield Restoration. As Central Oregon’s only factorytrained Terralift operator, they can restore your drainfield for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Drainfield Restoration blasts air into the soil, breaking up biomat and compaction, restoring the soil’s original leaching capacity. They can also jet inside lines and remove tree roots that are often the culprit in drainfield problems in Sisters Country.

It’s a one-day project — and it works for years. In business since 1995, Drainfield Restoration has saved clients thousands of dollars across the state of Oregon.

For tips on restoration and care of your septic system, visit www.

RestoreYourSeptic.com.

Your commitment to protect Oregon communities has gone above & beyond!

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Falling for Sisters?

If you’re thinking of selling, let’s get together.

LADY

GETS A GUN Firearms training by

Loan Originator NMLS #1612019

541-408-1343

www.ladygetsagun.com

Principal Broker & Loan Originator

Ross Kennedy Principal Broker

Licensed in the State of Oregon

STOMP OUT THE FLU

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Bisnett Insurance

Bisnett Insurance salutes the first responders across Oregon who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much this summer.

This summer has been filled with struggle and tragedy — here in Sisters and across this state we love. Those who answer the call to help others in dire emergencies and in the worst moments of their lives are special people, worthy of our admiration and support.

We know that it is not easy to see and deal with trauma and destruction on the scale we’ve seen this summer, and that our first responders feel the pain and pay a cost. We also know that they find meaning and purpose in their calling, and we are so grateful that they show up, day in and day out, ready to serve.

On behalf of the whole Sisters community, Bisnett Insurance offers a humble and grateful “thank you” to law enforcement, EMTs and firefighters.

541-604-0144

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Ages 4-64

Insurance will be billed.

While supplies last. Expires 11/4/20.

Call for an appointment.

541-548-2899 | yourcaremedical.com 3818 SW 21st Pl., Ste. 100, Redmond • Open every day

The Law Office of

JOHN H. MYERS, LLC — Downtown Sisters —

WILLS & TRUSTS

WELLNESS PLANS FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY OR KITTEN!

Make it easy for you and your loved ones. Call for a free 30-min 30-minute consultation.

MAUREEN ROGERS

• Professional, NRA-certified education in group instruction or private coaching; for women only or co-ed setting • Strong emphasis on safety, skills, marksmanship, and mindset • Hands-on learning, skill development of pistol, rifle, and/or shotgun • Live fire-training at Redmond Rod and Gun Club FREE INITIAL 10-MINUTE CONSULTATION

One Point of Contact...

The real-estate market is hot in Sisters right now, and inventory is tight. It really pays to have a mortgage lender who knows the local market and is committed to helping clients make their dream of owning a home here a reality. That’s Jenalee Piercey.

The loan originator has a vast array of experience of finance, and business management as an educator, but what’s most important to her is relationships. “My joy comes from assisting people in seeing their home ownership dreams become a reality,” she says.

“No matter what step they’re at in the process, it’s about the relationship and seeing them cross that finish line.”

Getting across that finish line can be challenging; sometimes there are obstacles. Jenalee is noted for her command of the options available, creative thinking — and most of all, a never-quit perseverance that finds solutions when the process gets stuck.

704 W. Hood Ave., Sisters

with

As the leaves turn spectacular colors and the aroma of pumpkin spice is brewing... …There are still plenty of buyers looking for homes before the holidays.

As Sisters Country slides into the cold season, it’s time to think about how we can stay comfortable — without watching our dollar bills go up the chimney.

Bend Radiant Heating has specialized for well over a decade in hydronic heating — piping water through floors to create radiant heat. They also offer high-efficiency water heaters — and right now is a great time to invest. About 25 percent of our average heating bill is in heating water. High-efficiency water heaters come in at about one-third the operating cost of a conventional water heater. Converting to high-efficeincy allows you to conserve energy and water — and save money.

Bend Radiant Heating is noted for excellent customer service — which is why almost all of their business comes from repeat customers and word of mouth. Innovation, conservation, quality work and top-quality service all help Sisters stay warm as winter cloaks our region.

Northwest Mortgage Advisors

What Hospice of Redmond offers over all other services is peace of mind.

Operations manager Jane McGuire knows this from her own experience. Working with Hospice in her own father’s last days gave her “so much peace of mind from just being able to be a daughter, not the caregiver. It was not always an easy road with dementia. It was good to be able to call the experts.”

That expertise is not reserved solely for the end of life. The Transitions program is a non-medical program that supports you or your loved one through the mental, physical, and emotional changes that may accompany a life-limiting illness.

“People can reach out as soon as they feel their loved one is declining and they need support,” McGuire says.

From hospice and palliative care to Transitions and bereavement support, Hospice of Redmond is here to ease the pathway for all involved in the end of a life journey.

Restore Your Septic, Don’t Replace It!

Bend Radiant Heating

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Iw was astonished at the speed, qu quality, and affordability — right here in Sisters.”

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541-588-2414

Office exams with owner present or curbside/drop-off appointments.

Traveling with your pet over the holidays? Make sure identification and vaccinations are up-to-date!

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VETERINARY ETERINARY C CLINIC LINI 541-549-1837 • 703 N. Larch St.

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IRRIGATION • SPA • FIREARM TRAINING • SEPTIC RESTORATION • HOSPICE SUPPORT EMERGENCY CARE • INSURANCE • REAL ESTATE • LAW • HEATING & COOLING

fall specials! $75 Botanical Facial or 30% OFF a single skincare product!

(Expires 11/15/20)

SKINCARE • BODY CARE • MAKEUP

Sarah Woods | 541-953-7112 392 E. Main Ave. | roamnaturalskincare.com

ROAM Natural Skincare

UPGRADE TO A HYBRID WATER HEATER FOR $1,195 INCLUDING INSTALLATION!

Through Roam Natural Skincare, people living in and around Sisters are discovering access to skincare products and services they might expect in a larger metropolitan city. Sisters clients are sophisticated and appreciate an elevated level of body and skincare products that are free of toxins and synthetic ingredients or harsh preservatives.

An expanded makeup offering is also at Roam — from mascara and SPF sunscreens to vegan lip products. A majority of the makeup and skincare products at Roam are also geared for our arid mountain climate, to soothe and hydrate the skin.

The products and services at Roam are carefully curated so each guest will feel cared for and restored from the powerful botanical ingredients in each product to the high level of integrity and customer service that Sarah provides. Quality of service is Sarah’s top priority — making sure everyone who walks in the door has a positive experience.

Through an incentive from Central Electric Co-op.

SAVE 60% - REGULAR PRICE $2,944 BONUS SAVINGS: Upgrade by 12/31/20 and apply for a $300 federal tax credit.

(Expires 12/31/20 or while supplies last. Includes replacement of existing water heater and recycling of old unit.)

Call 541-382-1231 or email hpwhpromo@bendheating.com for information.

Hospice of Redmond

LOOKING TO REFINANCE OR PURCHASE A NEW HOME? Let me put my finance and business management skills to work for you as your mortgage loan originator.

Jenalee Piercey

Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS#1778674

541-591-5405

411 SW 9th St., Ste. 204, Redmond

NW Mortgage Advisors is a direct lender with their own underwriting authority and a broad investor pool. NMLS# OR ML-#2891

SEPTIC SYSTEM FAILING? Drainfield Restoration • No excavation • One-day service • Rooter & jetting service

• SAVE THOUSANDS $$$ Drainfield Restoration storation Services, Inc.

541-388-4546 -4546 Since 1995 • CCB#88891 B#88891

For free septic tips visit:

Thank You, Firefighters!

It’s a moment to dread: Your drainfield is failing. Replacing it and tearing up your yard is dauntingly expensive, running into the thousands of dollars. But what if you could restore your drainfield without replacing it?

Turn to Drainfield Restoration. As Central Oregon’s only factorytrained Terralift operator, they can restore your drainfield for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Drainfield Restoration blasts air into the soil, breaking up biomat and compaction, restoring the soil’s original leaching capacity. They can also jet inside lines and remove tree roots that are often the culprit in drainfield problems in Sisters Country.

It’s a one-day project — and it works for years. In business since 1995, Drainfield Restoration has saved clients thousands of dollars across the state of Oregon.

For tips on restoration and care of your septic system, visit www.

RestoreYourSeptic.com.

Your commitment to protect Oregon communities has gone above & beyond!

AUTO • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE BUSINESS • FARM • RENTAL 541-549-3172 1-800-752-8540

www.RestoreYourSeptic.com urSeptic.com

Falling for Sisters?

If you’re thinking of selling, let’s get together.

LADY

GETS A GUN Firearms training by

Loan Originator NMLS #1612019

541-408-1343

www.ladygetsagun.com

Principal Broker & Loan Originator

Ross Kennedy Principal Broker

Licensed in the State of Oregon

STOMP OUT THE FLU

Experience the Healing Power of Massage

Bisnett Insurance

Bisnett Insurance salutes the first responders across Oregon who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much this summer.

This summer has been filled with struggle and tragedy — here in Sisters and across this state we love. Those who answer the call to help others in dire emergencies and in the worst moments of their lives are special people, worthy of our admiration and support.

We know that it is not easy to see and deal with trauma and destruction on the scale we’ve seen this summer, and that our first responders feel the pain and pay a cost. We also know that they find meaning and purpose in their calling, and we are so grateful that they show up, day in and day out, ready to serve.

On behalf of the whole Sisters community, Bisnett Insurance offers a humble and grateful “thank you” to law enforcement, EMTs and firefighters.

541-604-0144

Flu shots at no cost to you!

Ages 4-64

Insurance will be billed.

While supplies last. Expires 11/4/20.

Call for an appointment.

541-548-2899 | yourcaremedical.com 3818 SW 21st Pl., Ste. 100, Redmond • Open every day

The Law Office of

JOHN H. MYERS, LLC — Downtown Sisters —

WILLS & TRUSTS

WELLNESS PLANS FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY OR KITTEN!

Make it easy for you and your loved ones. Call for a free 30-min 30-minute consultation.

MAUREEN ROGERS

• Professional, NRA-certified education in group instruction or private coaching; for women only or co-ed setting • Strong emphasis on safety, skills, marksmanship, and mindset • Hands-on learning, skill development of pistol, rifle, and/or shotgun • Live fire-training at Redmond Rod and Gun Club FREE INITIAL 10-MINUTE CONSULTATION

One Point of Contact...

The real-estate market is hot in Sisters right now, and inventory is tight. It really pays to have a mortgage lender who knows the local market and is committed to helping clients make their dream of owning a home here a reality. That’s Jenalee Piercey.

The loan originator has a vast array of experience of finance, and business management as an educator, but what’s most important to her is relationships. “My joy comes from assisting people in seeing their home ownership dreams become a reality,” she says.

“No matter what step they’re at in the process, it’s about the relationship and seeing them cross that finish line.”

Getting across that finish line can be challenging; sometimes there are obstacles. Jenalee is noted for her command of the options available, creative thinking — and most of all, a never-quit perseverance that finds solutions when the process gets stuck.

704 W. Hood Ave., Sisters

with

As the leaves turn spectacular colors and the aroma of pumpkin spice is brewing... …There are still plenty of buyers looking for homes before the holidays.

As Sisters Country slides into the cold season, it’s time to think about how we can stay comfortable — without watching our dollar bills go up the chimney.

Bend Radiant Heating has specialized for well over a decade in hydronic heating — piping water through floors to create radiant heat. They also offer high-efficiency water heaters — and right now is a great time to invest. About 25 percent of our average heating bill is in heating water. High-efficiency water heaters come in at about one-third the operating cost of a conventional water heater. Converting to high-efficeincy allows you to conserve energy and water — and save money.

Bend Radiant Heating is noted for excellent customer service — which is why almost all of their business comes from repeat customers and word of mouth. Innovation, conservation, quality work and top-quality service all help Sisters stay warm as winter cloaks our region.

Northwest Mortgage Advisors

What Hospice of Redmond offers over all other services is peace of mind.

Operations manager Jane McGuire knows this from her own experience. Working with Hospice in her own father’s last days gave her “so much peace of mind from just being able to be a daughter, not the caregiver. It was not always an easy road with dementia. It was good to be able to call the experts.”

That expertise is not reserved solely for the end of life. The Transitions program is a non-medical program that supports you or your loved one through the mental, physical, and emotional changes that may accompany a life-limiting illness.

“People can reach out as soon as they feel their loved one is declining and they need support,” McGuire says.

From hospice and palliative care to Transitions and bereavement support, Hospice of Redmond is here to ease the pathway for all involved in the end of a life journey.

Restore Your Septic, Don’t Replace It!

Bend Radiant Heating

541-549-6164 shibuispa.com

SPA

AT F I V E P I N E

720 Buckaroo Tr ail, Sist er s

“John completed my estate “J pla planning in just a few weeks.

Iw was astonished at the speed, qu quality, and affordability — right here in Sisters.”

— Brad B.

www.centraloregonattorney.com

541-588-2414

Office exams with owner present or curbside/drop-off appointments.

Traveling with your pet over the holidays? Make sure identification and vaccinations are up-to-date!

BLACK BUTTE

VETERINARY ETERINARY C CLINIC LINI 541-549-1837 • 703 N. Larch St.

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LETTERS

Continued from page 2

To the Editor: Do you want to vote for a Sisters City Council candidate who will offer us a fresh perspective and new ideas? Easy! Vote for Elizabeth Fisher as one of your three picks. She is the only candidate that knows Sisters from the perspective of growing up here and the reality that many of our working families face trying to afford to make our city their home. She just graduated with a science degree from OSU, and has returned home because she loves and cares for her hometown.

I have gotten to know Elizabeth from her work on the Sisters Social Justice Network. Helping to found an active, new advocacy organization and running for a seat on council is not what she planned to do in 2020. I have seen this young intelligent woman has a heart that can’t let our world stay the same, and she wants to serve on council to fulfill that passion.

I’m casting my vote for Elizabeth to bring a new and unrepresented voice to the council. We need young people in our community, and they all need to be able to afford to live and work here.

Elizabeth will support the vision to make sure that Sisters is a welcoming place for all, and that working families can raise and educate their kids in this wonderful town.

Vote for Elizabeth and watch what happens!

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To the Editor: It is exciting to see a great slate of candidates this year for the three open City Council seats. I urge you to re-elect incumbent Andrea Blum to fill one of those seats.

I have served on Council with Andrea for four years and she has a passion for the City and her preparation for Council business is always thorough. Her knowledge of the City and its unique goals, priorities, and the laws that guide these goals and priorities is superb. But most of all I am impressed with her non-biased approach to every issue and always thinking on what would be best for the City and its residents.

Finally, the staff at City Hall respects her, and that is a huge plus.

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To the Editor: This sweet town was once “Sisters - Tree City.”

But where did it go? A prominent long-time resident recently wrote in The Nugget, “I got lost in Sisters!”

Is our once-beautiful City becoming overrun by the rampant growth of housing developments?

How many “affordable” housing units are enough to satisfy City planning? To growth we’ve lost hundreds of old and elegant trees (one was recently valued by the City at $26,845), maneuverability, stressed our infrastructure to its limits (including water usage — we are nearly 10 years into a drought), and charming grace which is healthy for residents.

Isn’t it time to put a lid on growth or do we want to mimic Bend? Residents need to be allowed a voice (vote) on this issue before their treasured livability is eroded into flatlands lacking the beauty we and tourists all treasure so greatly!

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To the Editor: I read, with great interest the October 7 Commentary, “The Windigo: The Evil Spirit of the Great North Woods.” And I would like to pose that this myth, of the flesh eating monster, is way more than a ghost story.

The editor quotes from “The Manitous: The Supernatural World of the Ojibway.” To continue author Basil Johnston’s story, “As long as men and women put the well-being of their families and communities ahead of their own self-interests by respecting the rights of animals who dwelt as their

cotenants on Mother Earth, offering tobacco and chants to Mother Earth and Kitchi-Manitou [Great Mystery] as signs of gratitude and goodwill, and attempting to fulfill and live out their dreams and visions, they would instinctively know how to live in harmony and balance and have nothing to fear of the Windigo.”

Among the Anishinaubae people, selfishness was regarded as the worst of all human shortcomings. And, within many other Native peoples’ mythologies, the Windigo shows up as a warning against greed. In cultures where interdependence was akin to survival, this is not surprising.

Some anthropologists have surmised that it was, in fact, white man’s colonization that brought the Windigo into its true form.

I would add that modern capitalism, when it exits with no regard for our basic interdependence on each other and with all life, has come to personify greed for greed’s sake — unchecked and insatiable.

Much more than a ghost story, The Windigo serves as a cautionary tale for 2020.

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To the Editor: It appears the election issue (besides COVID) is our economy and the jobs market. Your vote is valuable. Please consider the facts when you cast it.

Under President Trump’s leadership, Congress passed historic tax cuts and relief for hard-working Americans.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: The first major tax reform signed in 30 years. It provided tax relief for 82 percent of middle class families. It doubled the Child Tax Credit providing an additional $1,000, per child, in tax relief for working parents.

Nearly doubled the standard deduction, a change that simplified the tax filing process for millions of Americans. Cut taxes for small business by 20 percent, providing $415 billion in tax relief for small business owners. It alleviated the tax burden on over 500 companies who then used those savings to fund bonuses and wage increases for 4.8 million workers.

It spurred new investments into the American economy. Once it was passed, those businesses invested $482 billion into new American projects.

Repealed the burdensome individual mandate.

Made U.S. companies competitive on the world stage by lowering the corporate tax rate from one of the highest in the industrialized world at 35 percent to 21 percent.

Our gross domestic product growth has soared under President Trump, topping three percent in four quarters under his administration.

Under President Trump six million new jobs were created. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest point in 50 years. Wages grew at three percent for 10 months in a row.

African American, Asian and Hispanic unemployment rates reach record lows under President Trump.

President Trump signed an executive order that expanded the federally funded Apprenticeship Program.

President Trump launched the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative which advances women’s full and free participation in the global economy and allocated $50 million for the fund.

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To the Editor: About a year ago a close friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His name was Bo Viking Jacobson. Viking was born in Finland in 1943 and emigrated here with his parents after World War II. As his health declined there came a time when he wanted to have one last wish granted to him.

His final wish was that he would live long enough to vote for president in this election. Viking was generally a quiet person who was often reluctant to share his political beliefs, but one thing he firmly

believed was in the Constitution of the United States and the importance of our Democracy as a way of life. Viking never got a chance to have his wish fulfilled.

He died on October 6 of this year.

In his book, “A History of Knowledge,” Charles Van Doren wrote, “The Constitution is a piece of paper. It cannot fight for itself. If Americans do not believe in it, it will become mere paper. Most Americans accept the Constitution as the law of the land. They may disagree about everything else. But they know they must not intentionally and knowingly act unconstitutionally. In that realm, they agree they should always do right. Not to do so is to challenge the basis of American government: The Constitution has no protection except the peoples’ belief in it. Soldiers and police could not protect the Constitution if people ceased to believe in it, although they might destroy it by turning the American democracy into a police state. Belief cannot be legislated. It is an act of free will of the citizens.”

He goes on to say that only the nearly universal belief of this sort can ensure both peace and freedom in our country.

Donald Trump has taken a wrecking ball to our Constitution. He has done everything he can to subvert the rule of law so that he can be re-elected.

Most Democrats and even some members of his own party have (finally) come out and said that if he is elected to another four years it could very well destroy our democracy.

I think it is sad that Bo Viking Jacobson never got the chance to vote for Joe Biden. I will cast my vote in his remembrance in his and my belief that our constitution is more important than any man who believes that he is above the law.

Daniel Ramberg

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firearms, ammunition, and hunting-related accoutrement has contributed more than $14 billion since 1937.

Outside of user fees it’s estimated that hunters and sportsmen in the United States contribute $400 million to wildlife conservation funds through their membership dues and donations.

And why wouldn’t they?

Funding conservation keeps wildlife populations within the balance that allows for regular seasonal hunting.

Besides wildlife conservation, the hunters and I share another thing: our rage at those who circumvent the law to satisfy their bloodlust.

We’re talking poaching here, people. And Central Oregon is rife with it. A study some years back discovered that 20 percent of Central Oregon’s mule deer population deaths were the result of poaching. Oftentimes, poaching is a crime of opportunity. Someone sees an animal and acts impulsively. Other times poaching is the direct result of lacking wildlife education. Poaching can be either intentional or unintentional. The former can be addressed with diligent hunters willing to call into the ODFW hotline when they see suspicious or illegal activity taking place. The latter can only be quelled by good education.

I’ve known many a young person who, now bored with playing out their gunslinging fantasies on tin cans at the

SCOUTING the Northwest

By Scout Arnone

The responsibility of hunters Even as a die-hard vegetarian I can see the inherent value in hunting. Whether hunters realize it or not they willfully or unwittingly fund the thing which is nearest and dearest to my heart: conservation.

I readily decline all invitations to sample jerky and elk burgers and I hate to see a duck go down, but I can respect the folks in camouflage who pay up, hunker down, shoot and consume their kill.

Through the Duck Stamp Act, hunters fund protections for the habitat of migratory waterfowl. Since 1934, six million acres of habitat has been conserved for migratory waterfowl as a direct result of funds from the Duck Stamp Act. Through the PittmanRobertson Act, taxes on

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon cinder quarry, find it irresistible to shoot a quail or a rabbit. It’s just one. They didn’t see it die because it ran off and died of its injuries in the sagebrush.

This is not hunting. Any animal killed without a permit to do so is poaching, and the seeds of this crime were sown at home.

With more than 500 bird species calling Oregon home, it can be hard to determine which ones are protected under the Migratory Bird Act and which ones you’re going to allow your child to shoot at with a BB gun. Spoiler alert: it’s never cool to allow your kids to maim animals and it can come with a very hefty fine. A family with a proud hunting tradition encourages their kids to be sharp-eyed and responsible with their firearm: never point it at anyone, keep the safety on till you’re ready to shoot. But the lesson often neglected is in animal identification and in this one small detail parents fail their children and neighbors fail each other completely.

An 8-year-old proudly shows off the European starling he killed not realizing it was actually a Brewer’s blackbird (a federally protected bird). Someone posts pictures of their Eurasian collared dove, now a bloody pile of feathers, not aware that it’s actually a mourning dove. Further, and more alarming, there is a trend of

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Isabel Rickert’s hunting contributes to wildlife conservation in Oregon. hunters shooting animals illegally and then claiming mistaken identity because law enforcement often gives them a slap on the wrist and sends them on their way.

That’s how almost four percent of Oregon’s wolf population was poached in 2017.

Any person who intends to engage with animals, either in their preservation or pursuit, has the responsibility to know exactly what they are interacting with.

The results can be catastrophic. It’s the responsibility of anyone who preserves or pursues animals to alert their neighbor of their error and seek to educate them. Only through gentle

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Intricately interwoven: Deschutes County’s COVID-19 analysis

By Dave Tremblay

Deschutes COVID-19 Cases: Weekly Totals

Columnist

Out of the turbulent 1970s, came this saying: “Think globally. Act locally.”

In early 2020, very few people in the world had heard of China’s Wuhan City, a population of over 11 million people. There, the first recorded COVID-19 case was in December 2019. Scientific evidence indicates COVID-19 has a natural animal origin, likely contracted from bats. According to a July 29 British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) article, “Research suggests one of the closest known ancestors of the virus that causes COVID19 emerged in bats more than 40 years ago.”

Since then, infected people include the most powerful, rich, and “medically protected” people in the world. We, however, fight this virus mostly on an individual and/or familial basis.

This paints the bigger picture — events occurring decades ago, as well as in a place thousands of miles away from our Central Oregon communities. Also, we can see the impact of COVID-19 on each continent throughout 2020.

Behaviors and actions — taken and/or untaken — have immediate, as well as long-term, catastrophic consequences. Moreover, these four simple words “think globally — act locally” have an immense, potential impact on reducing the number of COVID-19 cases.

In my Nugget article on September 29, I described two important statistical measures, mean (average) and standard deviation. Using those statistical values, we create meaningful charts. These charts and rules help us visualize and understand future process behavior.

This table shows statistically proven guidelines to interpret COVID-19 process behavior.

Where Data Points (Dots) Fall In Zones

Zone

Possibility that Process is Unstable, Unpredictable

Needed # of Points to Determine Unstable, Unpredictable

Mean (Average) + Standard Deviation

Green

Very low

Not Applicable

±1

Yellow

Likely/ Possible

2 Consecutive Points

±2

Red

Definitely

1 Point

±3

a relatively stable “Stay At Home” period, March 8-May 16, the weekly case average was 9.5 per week. This is true even when using the 18 reported cases for the March 29-April 4 week.

Twenty-three cases on May 17-23 exceeded the statistically established red zone. This harbinger indicated process inconsistency and unpredictability. (While the specific cause is unclear, perhaps the influx of tourists was a factor?) Of course, this heralded dramatic increases and fluctuations starting the week of June 21-27.

Importantly, the analysis shows that if the weekly cases reach 14 cases per week, then “this turns the tide.” That is using the “Stay At Home” cases per week average (9.5) with one standard deviation (4.1). The past six weeks averaged 40 cases per week.

Governor Brown reopened 31 of 36 counties on June 5. About two weeks subsequent started the marked Deschutes County rise. Also, the delayed decline in cases per Oregon’s stringent mask/ enhanced safety measures implemented on July 1.

(It is noted that populous Multnomah County, about 150 miles away, has a humongous impact on the overall Oregon number of cases.)

The September 29 Oregon COVID-19 article established a “turning the corner” cases per week

at 437 throughout Oregon. Again, Deschutes County seems to be 14.

Importantly, the “bendy” lines in the chart below are computer-generated regression lines. In this case, each line correlates the number of cases over time. Then, determines a numeric value, the R-Squared (R2). Regression values range from 0 to 1 (“perfect”); the higher number, the stronger correlation. In business applications, .5 is considered “good.” Oregon’s correlation is extremely high (.94) with Deschutes strong (.71).

Of high concern is the dramatic, upward tail of each line after the last recorded weeks (far right).

This indicates more reported COVID-19 cases in the near future. Recent news agencies throughout the world, the United States, and Oregon are communicating this now.

Modifying John Donne’s 1624 poem, “No person is an Island, entire of itself; every is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main.” We are intricately interwoven.

Activities throughout the globe impact our lives now and in the future — sometimes tragically.

With process understanding, prudent actions/policies, and personal adherence, we hope to reduce COVID-19 cases everywhere.

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Oregon & Deschutes COVID-19 Cases: Weekly Totals

With these above rules, we can better analyze the number of reported COVID-19 cases in Deschutes County. https://www.deschutes.org/ health/page/covid-19-novel-coronavirus Data listed in the left-hand column is by week, Sunday through Saturday, with the corresponding number of cases. Deschutes’ first cases (5) were reported during the week of March 3-14. Through October 3, 906 countywide cases — with 25 reported in Sisters.

Establishing process-behavior information in

Sheriff’s office launches ‘health of the force’ initiative In 2019, 228 law enforcement officers in the United States took their own lives. The profession of law enforcement is one of the most potentially dangerous and traumatizing careers in the country.

Deputies are exposed daily to events and incidents of tragedy. They work 12-hour shifts, both days and nights, which often involve overtime. They are expected to function at a high level of awareness and self-control regardless of the crisis and trauma they are called to respond to to ensure public safety.

These and other factors generate stressors that can, in time, become detrimental to an officer’s physical and mental health.

“Wellness programs for law enforcement personnel are showing up all over the country, guided by the expertise of psychologists, researchers, physicians, fitness trainers, and spiritual leaders of all stripes,” said Dr. Kris Falco, psychologist, Police Services.

“These programs are showing significant promise in the reduction of officer-reported stress, improved job performance and satisfaction, and more effective

decision making abilities under stress.“ For a few years now, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has been doing research in the field of law enforcement officer wellness for retention of personnel and expansion of services.

“Given recent events, we acknowledge the necessity and urgency to launch the new Health of the Force Initiative (HOFI),” said Sergeant Jayson Janes in a press release announcing the initiative.

“This 21st Century program, supported in part by grants, will not only enrich our current peer support program, but enhance the current partnership we have in place with the Central Oregon Public Safety Chaplaincy (COPC). “ The Health of the Force Initiative institutes a voucher system for “no questions asked” behavioral health counseling. Ten local providers have been established so that deputy sheriffs will have timely opportunities to seek help for themselves and their immediate families.

The program is also scheduled to have cardiac

scans for those who want to participate in individual sleep studies to determine their quality of sleep.

“We are providing yoga and chair massage to onduty deputies and promoting mindfulness training.

These are holistic practices shown to successfully relieve and reduce stress,” Sgt. Janes reported. “In developing the Initiative we partnered closely with the Bend Police Department whose officer wellness program received high marks in the 2019 U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness study The program will also eventually provide gym and training space.

The Sheriff’s Office received a grant of over $111,000 to be used for the DCSO peer support program. The peer-support program provides publicsafety employees an opportunity to receive physical, psychological, and emotional support through times of personal or professional crisis. This money will be used to provide training and technology to members of the peer support team as well as therapy referrals.

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Asking the wrong diet questions As a nutrition coach working with people to help them lead a more healthful life, I get questions constantly — questions such as: “Should I avoid grains?”

“Does fruit have too much sugar?” “Will drinking

diet soda give me headaches and disruptions to my wellbeing?”

These questions are inapplicable to 95 percent of those who are asking.

You have to understand and implement the fundamentals of a healthy diet prior to jumping ahead to these nuances.

Do you understand the role of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in a diet and how much of each is sensible for health? Do you know where they come from, why too much of each is an issue?

Are you eating unprocessed foods, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and getting adequate lean proteins in all meals? Are you preparing, enjoying, and taking time to fix healthy food?

If you want to lose weight, what is feasible, sustainable, and enjoyable?

Are you doing this consistently over the course of many, many consecutive days? Are you committed,

do you do the basics over and over again without trouble?

These are the golden rules of nutrition to achieve before asking the other questions.

Here’s one that’s very common: “I don’t drink juice because it lacks nutrients like fiber.” Yet those three glasses of wine on a given night contradict that statement directly.

Without a solid dayto-day achievement of the basics, engaging with the complexities of nutrition will be futile. These mistakes are propagated by gatekeepers making themselves sound like they have all the answers, like they possess the nuance and they know something the layman doesn’t. Nutrition is a thousand different variables and a thousand different personal characteristics. The basics remain the same, and those need to be heeded before considering whether or not an apple is better than an orange.

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Exploring Scott Lake

By Craig F. Eisenbeis Correspondent

Highway 242 over McKenzie Pass has reopened. So, now is the time to take advantage of the wonders of the McKenzie Highway before it closes again for the winter. Our visit to Scott Lake actually took place last month; but wildfire traffic and wind damage caused the highway to be closed for several weeks, postponing publication of this article.

I’ve been to Scott Lake numerous times; but, other than a quick glance or a roadside post-hike swim, we had never really explored the place. Scott Lake is located just six miles beyond the Dee Wright Observatory at the summit of McKenzie Pass.

Scott Lake is named for Felix Scott, Jr., who blazed Scott Trail over nearby Scott Pass in 1862. When he pioneered this route, he made the trip with more than a thousand cattle!

The jumping-off spot for Scott’s namesake trail is located just east of Scott Lake, near the highway.

Our trail this day, however, takes off just to the right of the Benson Lake Trailhead, along the west side of Scott Lake. This trail also continues on to Hand Lake. The last time my hiking partner and I trod this path, we were headed in the opposite direction, returning from a 10-mile loop over Scott Mountain. This alternate outing is considerably less adventurous — but more relaxing.

Truth be told, it’s not much more than a half-mile to the northwest extremity of this oddly misshapen lake, but we elected options which resulted in substantial additional walking. The spot we

selected for our interim stop offered a great view of the western sides of the Three Sisters, an aspect entirely different from what we see from the east side — and a very scenic change of pace.

I’ve commented before that hiking with my friend is a bit like traveling with a water spaniel that leaps into the water at every opportunity, and this occasion was no exception. By the time I got into the water, my buddy was already halfway across the lake. I’m always a little slower to adjust to the water temperature, and I just kept wading farther and farther out. When the water reached my neck, I was almost halfway across myself; so I swam the rest of the way and caught up on the opposite shore.

Obviously, the lake is quite shallow and, as a result, relatively warm for a mountain lake that isn’t much below the 5,000 foot level; although, now that it’s October, it may be a little more chilly. With a soft, squishy lake bottom that churns up a cloud of silt with each step, the lake bottom appears to be utterly devoid of vegetation. Curiously, even at mid-day, fish were quite busy jumping.

The water level was very low, to the point where the northern end of the lake was separated from its more frequented south end. There is a channel between the lake’s segments, but it was dry at its midpoint. The water in the channel’s shallows approached bathtub temperatures.

An advantage of the lowwater level was a pleasantly walkable rim all around the lake, where the silt had hardened to a surface not unlike the wet sand margin at an ocean beach. So, we

decided to walk back since our “hike” had been a pretty short one. On the way, we spotted an excellent adult specimen of the “vulnerable” Oregon spotted frog lazing in the warm shallows.

“Vulnerable” means that this unique amphibian is subject to a high risk of extinction but isn’t quite “endangered.”

Later, we saw another much smaller one that had just graduated from being a tadpole.

After exploring the lake’s various lobes on the long walk back, we returned to the water for another swim, followed by a snack and a leisurely walk back to the trailhead. Except for a brief period when we first arrived, there was no one else on our portion of the lake.

On the return trip, I noticed that there are several nice walk-in campsites along the trail, giving campers a more private option than the campsites along the road at the southern edge of the lake.

To enjoy this experience, simply take the McKenzie Pass Highway (242) west from Sisters. Approaching the pass, there is the sad reminder of the Milli Fire of three years ago, and that the Santiam Pass – McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway has suffered yet another blow rendering it a little less scenic.

I was also disappointed to see that a few of the survivor trees from the fire are still dying.

New sights include a burgeoning crop of post-fire ceanothus, and an interesting half-mile long roadside wall to reduce runoff and erosion along the base of a severely burned steep slope.

From the pass summit, continue west for about six miles and turn right (north) at the Scott Lake turnoff.

PHOTO BY CRAIG F. EISENBEIS

West-side views of the Three Sisters accent the charm of Scott Lake.

There is a sign advising of the approaching turn, but there is an intervening turnoff, as well; so wait until you are actually abreast of the brown Scott Lake sign before turning off. The trailhead is 1.1 miles farther, at the end of a good gravel road.

This is a fee-use area; but,

on the occasion of our visit, there was a sign temporarily dispensing with the requirement. Masks are required where six feet of COVID-19 separation cannot be maintained, so bring your mask for passing on the trails. A kiosk at the trailhead provides other useful information of local interest.

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Sisters Country birds

By Douglas Beall Correspondent

The Common Yellowthroat [Geothlypis trichas] is a warbler that inhabits many environs, from low swamps to 6,000-foot-elevation streams. Its “witchity, witchity, witchity” call can be heard all along Central Oregon rivers. One of the first warblers to arrive in spring, it behaves in a wrenlike fashion as it flits about through low vegetation.

The male displays to the female during courtship by flicking wings and tail, following her closely, and performing a flight display, flying up to 25 to 100 feet in the air and returning to another low perch, calling and singing. A low-lying nest is built and three to six creamy black spotted

eggs are laid and incubated for 12 days and the young fledge in 8-10 days. Often two broods are raised during the summer.

Their diet is mostly insects: grasshoppers; dragonflies; damselflies; mayflies; beetles; grubs; cankerworms; and other caterpillars. The Common Yellowthroat was one the earliest described birds during the European human migration. Originally named the Maryland Yellowthroat, its genus name, Geothlypis, means ground finch which helps to describe its feeding habits.

Warblers are referred to as a “wrench,” “bouquet,” “confusion,” or a “fall” of warblers. For more Common Yellowthroat photos visit http://abirdsings becauseithasasong.com/ recent-journeys.

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My hour with RBG

By Dan Glode Columnist

A few years after I left the Lincoln County DA’s office I went to work for the American Bar Association’s Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative (CEELI), now called ABA ROLI (Rule of Law Initiative). I lived and worked in Moscow for a few years. The program had expanded well beyond central Europe and Eurasia and was involved in democracy and institution-building programs around the world.

In 2006 I was the country director for Russia. That year, all CEELI countries submitted candidates for our annual HumanRights Advocate of the year award. Our candidate, Yuri Schmidt, won the award that year. Yuri (who died in 2013) was a human rights attorney and advocate and he had defended dissidents from the 1970s to the day he died. Not an easy task during Soviet times and in modern Russia. He was on the legal team for Mikhail Khodorovsky the Yukos Oil magnate who challenged Vladimir Putin for the presidency and who was subsequently sent to a Siberian prison for some trumped-up tax-evasion charges.

The annual meeting was in Istanbul that year and we were set to present the award to Yuri but at the last minute he became ill and could not make the journey. It was decided that I would accept the award on his behalf and

present it to him at the St. Petersburg Bar Association a few months later. By a stroke of luck there was an international conference for appellate and supreme court justices in Istanbul at the same time and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was asked to present the award to Yuri.

I was charged with drafting some biographical/ background remarks about Yuri for Justice Ginsburg’s presentation. I have to admit that although I didn’t get rattled too often at that stage of my life I was a bit rattled that day. I did the best I could. Justice Ginsburg met me about a half hour or so before the presentation to go over her remarks.

She came in and extended her hand and we shook. We then sat down alone for a time before the event. She must have recognized my nervousness immediately as she put her hand on my arm and told me to tell her about me. She seemed genuinely interested in my life and asked questions while all the while maintaining direct eye contact. She put me to ease immediately. We then reviewed the biographical material I had prepared on Yuri. She asked a range of questions about Yuri and took the remarks I had prepared and marked them up and scribbled in the margins.

She was amazing at quizzing me while gleaning all the information she could. A skill I assumed she honed from many years on the bench. It was an amazing back-and-forth dialogue,

both pointed and direct. She got a great deal of information from me in a short amount of time. Thankfully I was able to answer all her questions.

When it came time for the presentation I realized my assumption that she would read from my remarks was entirely incorrect. While my remarks gave pertinent information she added a depth of emotion and understanding about just who Yuri Schmidt was and what he stood for. Her passion for human rights advocacy came through very clearly.

She added a depth I could only imagine. She spoke from the heart, her heart.

We then walked out of the room for the coffee break of the session. I went to get her coffee and when I returned she was standing next to Justice Antonin Scalia. He had also attended the justices’ conference. I felt a little speechless but it did not matter. They both carried on and included me.

They allowed me to bask in the moment and I did.

Sometimes you can tell in a brief encounter if people are friends. They certainly were. Some lucky and talented people have a facility for making everyone feel comfortable regardless of a person’s station in life. They certainly did.

As I get older I am, frankly, hard to impress.

Justice Ginsburg certainly impressed me in so many ways. She was a cut above — a large cut above — the rest of us.

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Drug measures on Oregon ballot

By Andrew Selsky Associated Press

SALEM (AP) — War veterans with PTSD, terminally ill patients and others suffering from anxiety are backing a ballot measure that would legalize controlled, therapeutic use in Oregon of psilocybin mushrooms, which they say has helped them immeasurably.

“After chemo failed, I went to a pretty dark place,” said Mara McGraw, a Portland woman who has terminal cancer. “I was feeling hopeless about treatment and about the future.”

Then she tried the psychedelic mushroom, more commonly known as “magic mushrooms,“ with a trained facilitator standing by.

“It was a very safe and nurturing experience for me.

I immediately felt a release from the fear,” McGraw told a video news conference.

On the national level, a clinical trial of psilocybin is underway to test its potential antidepressant properties, the U.S. government’s National Library of Medicine says.

Backers of Measure 109 say the state, which was the first in the nation to decriminalize marijuana, should lead the way in legalizing therapeutic, regulated use of psilocybin, often referred to as magic mushrooms.

A second Oregon ballot question, Measure 110, would decriminalize possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, LSD, oxycodone and some other drugs. Its backers say drug addiction is a health issue and should not cause people to be imprisoned and saddled with criminal records.

If Oregon voters approve Measure 110, the state would be the first to decriminalize those drugs.

The psilocybin initiative, however, is about overcoming depression, supporters say.

“An estimated 1 in every 5 adults in Oregon is coping with a mental health condition,“ 20 doctors and other health care workers wrote in the voters pamphlet. “We

support Measure 109 because it provides a new treatment for many that might break through where others fall short.”

It would require the Oregon Health Authority to allow licensed, regulated production and possession of psilocybin exclusively for administration by licensed facilitators to clients. There would be a two-year development period for the program.

The only argument in opposition in the pamphlet came from the Oregon Psychiatric Physicians Association and the American Psychiatric Association.

“We believe that science does not yet indicate that psilocybin is a safe medical treatment for mental health conditions,” the groups said.

But several military veterans believe psilocybin therapy is a life-saver, especially when suicide among veterans is so high. Some 20 veterans die by suicide each day in the U.S., about 1.5 times higher than those who have not served in the military.

Chad Kuske said he developed post-traumatic stress disorder after serving as a Navy SEAL for 18 years with 12 combat deployments, “I was really suffering from stress, anxiety, depression. I was angry all the time,” Kuske said. Then a former member of his team visited Kuske in Portland on his way to a psilocybin therapy session. Through his friend, Kuske also signed up for one.

“I’m very fortunate that that I was able to find this therapy, administered by people who care and who really had my best interests in mind and do it in the proper setting,“ Kuske told reporters in a video call.

“There’s no way that the words that I can use could really explain it,” Kuske said.

“It’s not an overestimate by any means to say that it saved my life, because the path that I was taking would have eventually just led me to continued suffering, jail or or death. I don’t know that I would have ever really broken the cycle of

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returning to alcohol and drugs without this.”

In a psilocybin session that lasts for hours, subjects often have eyeshades and headphones on, to help them look inward, said Chris Stauffer, physician scientist at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center who conducts clinical trials of psychedelicassisted therapy. He’s also an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Oregon Health & Science University.

For music, Stauffer tends to borrow from a “Psilocybin Research: Johns Hopkins” playlist on Spotify, featuring classical composers such as Vivaldi and Brahms and calming New Age and flute music. The playlist ends on an upbeat note, with “What a Wonderful World,” sung by Louis Armstrong.

“We try to make space for the entire range of emotional

experience, knowing that whatever comes up is coming up for healing,” Stauffer said in an interview. “Even if it’s something that seems scary or overwhelming, we encourage them to move into it and try to move through it and not avoid it.”

The other drug-related ballot measure, the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, recently received a $500,000 donation from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan.

“Its significance is monumental: If the measure passes, Oregon will shift to a healthbased approach to drugs and addiction,“ the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative website says. “Instead of arrests and criminal convictions, people possessing small amounts of drugs will get civil infractions that can be waived if they get

assessed for drug treatment needs.”

All marijuana tax revenue above $11.25 million quarterly would fund addiction recovery centers, along with legislative appropriations and any savings from reductions in arrests and incarceration resulting from the measure.

Among those in support are the Oregon Nurses Association and the Oregon chapter of the American College of Physicians.

About two dozen district attorneys in Oregon are urging a no vote.

“This measure recklessly decriminalizes possession of the most dangerous types of drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy,” they wrote in the voters’ pamphlet.

“Decriminalization will lead to an increase in acceptability of dangerous drugs.”

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COMP PLAN: Citizen volunteer opportunities abound Continued from page 1

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Local activists presented the Sisters Post Office with some 6,000 letters on Friday, as part of the Vote Forward “Big Send” campaign. Local citizens composed letters to “unregistered and low-propensity voters” telling them why they vote and encouraging the recipient to do so. Several people produced more than 1,000 letters each. While the letters do not encourage the recipient to vote for or against a particular candidate, Vote Forward and The Big Send are associated with the pro-Democrat organization Swing Left.

Highway 22 reopens Travel between Sisters and the Willamette Valley took a long step toward normalization as Highway 22 reopened to traffic in the Santiam Canyon on Tuesday, October 11.

Oregon Department of Transportation officials estimate more than 30,000 hazard trees have been removed along a 40-mile stretch of Highway 22 that saw heavy roadside damage from high winds and wildfires in early September. Hazard trees include dead, dying or leaning trees that were damaged by the wildfires, and would likely fall down on and block the highway.

As commuters resume travel on the highway, officials advise: • The speed limit is reduced to 40 mph between Gates (milepost 33) and Pamelia Creek Road (milepost 63).

• Significant work continues in the canyon and travelers should expect delays throughout the burn area.

• Utility companies are working throughout the corridor to repair power lines and are continuing to cut down hazard trees.

• Other hazards to travelers include damaged guardrail, roadside log decks and slash piles from the hazard tree removal, as well as the potential for falling rocks.

• With fall and winter rains beginning, slides and debris flows are a particular concern, especially in areas where the vegetation, tree roots and underbrush have been stripped away.

• Since many businesses and other facilities were damaged or destroyed by the fires, there are limited services available throughout the Santiam Canyon.

Commuters should fill their gas tank, pack enough water, food and other supplies for the trip.

• Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available and identified through or around the work zones.

Ore. relaxes asbestos rules to speed fire cleanup SALEM, (AP) — Oregon officials are relaxing some requirements for handling ash and debris containing asbestos to speed work in removing debris from homes and buildings destroyed by wildfires.

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission on Friday also authorized the temporary stockpiling of asbestos-containing debris before being taken to landfills.

The comp plan generally addresses land within the City’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) but there will also be an assessment done exploring the potential to expand the UGB while examining areas adjacent to the UGB. Oregon state law requires that all cities adopt and periodically update comprehensive plans that are consistent with the state’s 19 Statewide Planning Goals.

Since 2005, when the comp plan was adopted, Sisters has experienced rapid population growth and shifts in demographics. The original data, trends, and land-use categories used to establish the 2005 comp plan are now outdated. Also, a full update of the City’s comp plan is identified as an action item in the Sisters Country Vision adopted in 2019.

The project management team includes City staff from the Community Development Department, supported by a team of consultants led by Angelo Planning Group that includes Johnson Economics and NXT Consulting that facilitated the Sisters Vision project. The process will be guided by a Stakeholders Advisory Committee of local agency partners to provide technical expertise, as well as a Community Advisory Committee to review plan policies and concepts.

The comp plan update process will provide numerous opportunities for community members to engage

with and provide feedback on the goals, policies, and objectives of the plan, with a focus on making feedback opportunities accessible to the full range of Sisters community members. Outreach efforts will incorporate a variety of activities and strategies to ensure that everyone is able to provide feedback in a meaningful way.

The Project Management Team has identified a number of ways to interact with and solicit feedback from the community. They will target stakeholders and participants including coordination with City commissions, boards, and other local public agencies. The team will also engage other governmental, business, and advocacy groups and will conduct regular briefings, open to the public, with the Planning Commission and City Council.

The project website (www.sisters2040.com) will be the primary location for project information and also will provide a platform to receive general feedback on the planning process and draft concepts. People can also sign up to receive regular project email updates via an interested parties email list. Community members can also submit comments about the project, including an option to have a City staff person contact them to follow up.

Throughout the year-long process, there will be a multitude of ways for citizens to be involved and provide feedback. COVID is going to require much of it to be done online, and the team is currently working on a variety of other activities and events.

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Tobacco tax, campaign contributions on ballot

By Sara Cline Associated Press/Report for America

SALEM (AP) — Two measures the Oregon Legislature placed on the November 3 ballot for Oregonians to vote on include limiting campaign contributions and increasing tax on cigarettes, as well as creating a tax on electronic cigarettes.

Both have received widespread and bipartisan support, which proponents hope will help push the measures to victory.

A vote in favor of ballot Measure 108 would increase Oregon’s cigarette tax by $2 per pack — from $1.33 to $3.33 — increase the cap on cigar taxes to $1 per cigar and add a 65 percent tax on e-cigarettes and vaping products, which are not currently taxed.

The funds from the tax increase would be used for public health programs including smoking prevention and cessation programs. The projected new annual revenue is about $130 million.

Supporters of the bill include Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, state lawmakers and organizations such as the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems.

Brown said not only does she believe the measure would save lives and help people quit smoking, but it will also “ensure Oregonians can continue to access the health care they need to thrive” due to the increased funds.

All Democrats in Oregon’s House and Senate, except for one, voted in favor of the tax.

“Ultimately, I’m tired of seeing my patients — too often the working poor who were targeted by big tobacco in their youth — die premature and painful deaths because of the impact of tobacco. This weighs on me every day,” said Rep. Rachel Prusak (D-West Linn), who is a nurse practitioner. “And it also ultimately weighs on the state — currently, the Oregon Health Plan spends roughly $374 million a year just treating tobacco-related illnesses.”

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2020 it is estimated that 1,750 Oregonians will die from lung or bronchus cancer. Cancer, in general, is the leading cause of death in Oregon.

Out of the 22 Republicans in the House, Rep. Cheri Helt and Rep. Greg Smith were the only two who voted in favor of the tax.

During a committee session about the-then bill, Smith said he supported it because the people who would receive public assistance for health

care will likely end up paying for a portion of the tax themselves.

According to Oregon Secretary of State campaign finance records, the Yes for a Healthy Future/Oregonians for a Smoke Free Tomorrow political action committee has collected more than $13.1 million in campaign contributions.

The only political action committees that filed opposition to the measure with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office was the Taxpayers Association of Oregon, whose leaders say the tax would negatively impact low-income consumers and small businesses selling the products.

Among states with the highest cigarette tax rate in 2019 were New York and Connecticut, which both tax $4.35 per pack.

As of 2019, more than a dozen states including Oregon levied a tax rate ranging from $1 to $1.98 per pack.

If the measure were to pass, Oregon would sit with at least ten other states, including Washington, whose tax rate for a pack of cigarettes is between $2 and $3.10.

Also on November’s ballot is Measure 107 which, if voted in favor of, would amend the Oregon Constitution and allow for state, counties and cities to place limitations on political contributions and expenditures, require disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures and allow rules requiring campaigns to be transparent about who paid for political advertisements.

Currently, there is no limit in contributions to candidates or ballot measures. Other states without limits include Alabama, Nebraska and Utah.

In 1997, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that the state constitution’s section, specifically regarding freedom of speech, prevents the Legislature from limiting campaign finance activity.

The measure has received widespread and bipartisan support, including Brown, state senators and representatives.

“A constitutional amendment must make it clear to voters and the courts that campaign contributions may be regulated and that the greatest transparency in campaigns is permissible,” Brown said. “My goal is to see lasting constitutional authority to regulate campaign finance in Oregon and to see reasonable limits put in place.”

K y l e M a r k l e y, a Libertarian and frequent candidate for political office, filed his opposition to the measure saying that it would weaken Oregon’s freedom of speech guarantees.

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Existing and proposed zoning maps

REZONING: Council gave the nod to residential zoning Continued from page 1

existing Comprehensive Plan created in 2005.

The approved zoning changes now include Residential Multi-Family (25.06 acres), Light Industrial (4.96 acres), Landscape Management (3.85 acres), and Commercial (1.97 acres).

The approved changes are only the first step in the land-use review process for the property being developed

by PX2 Investments LLC, owned by locals Paul Hodge and Paul Schneider in order to provide workforce housing for the employees of Laird SuperFoods and other Sisters businesses.

At this stage of the process, no development plans are provided. In the coming months there will be layers of subsequent plan review required. First comes the master plan for the entire property, then the subdivision application which spells out how each section within the Master Plan will be used.

Next comes the actual site plan showing the placement and type of buildings and streets and which trees will remain. Only after each of those steps are reviewed, and possibly subject to public hearing, are building permits issued.

In approving the rezone application, certain applicable code criteria had to be met. The application had to prove compliance with statewide land-use goals and compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Through a variety of professional studies, proof had to be shown of adequate infrastructure (water, sewer, transportation, parks) available or that can be built to serve the maximum anticipated level and density of uses allowed by the new zoning districts.

The final condition required to be met is evidence of change, mistake, or inconsistency that warrants the need for a change. With the Forest Service no longer using the entire parcel of land, and wishing to sell all but about 10 acres, the evidence of change was met.

The conditions of approval recommended by the City staff to both the Planning Commission and City Council must all be met by the applicant prior to the master plan application. A few of the 15 conditions put forth include the following: • Prior to master-plan approval, the applicant shall submit preliminary plans for the use of 3.85-acre Open Space on the corner of Highway 20/West Barclay Drive to the City for review.

A payment of $38,785.05 shall be paid by the applicant

EXISTING ZONING MAP as its proportionate share of improvements along Highway 20 and the parallel alternate route along Barclay Drive to support east-west mobility needs along the Highway 20 corridor.

• Prior to recording the initial land-division plat or issuance of the initial building permit, whichever occurs first, a fee of $72,972.97 is required to mitigate the impacts to sewer Pump Station #2, including wet well and emergency-backup generator upgrades.

The closure of City Hall to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic necessitates any testimony at public hearings be done via Zoom or through writing prior to the meeting. Comments received were about 2-1 in support of the development, with many

mentioning the current lack of affordable housing for young families negatively impacting local businesses in attracting employees to Sisters.

Other positives include the development is supported by many of the strategies set forward in the Sisters Vision.

The property is located within the Sisters Urban Growth Boundary, so it is making use of land already within the city. The proposed development will draw more involved young members into the community while balancing growth with the things about this community that we all love. It is being developed by locals who live here and care about the community.

On the other side of the coin, those opposing the development mention traffic

PROPOSED ZONING MAP congestion, the cutting of the trees on the property, and loss of open space within the city. Also mentioned was the feeling Sisters is losing its personality and smalltown charm with little real

consideration for the negative impact to the quality of life for Sisters residents and the environment.

The planning file for the Sisters Woodlands can be found on the City website.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

STA: New board members will help organization

LT. DAVIS: Lieutenant is longtime Sisters resident

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surrounding peaks. With a great finish in Village Green Park, this event has been a favorite for many! We love giving back and being able to help support the work of Sisters Trails Alliance.”

Runners from far and wide spent a beautiful weekend in Sisters. The race had nearly 300 participants from 18 states and three countries. STA volunteers Leanne Rowley, Felix Leahey, David Duehren, Catherine Hayden, Paula Gallego and Ann Richardson supported the STA aid station.

STA announced that Paula Gallego and Mark Thompson have joined the board of directors of Sisters Trails Alliance. Paula Gallego brings her skills in marketing and social media along with her passion for the outdoors.

With his 20-year relationship with Oregon Adaptive Sports, Thompson has a laser focus on promoting the use of trails by people with disabilities.

Both new board members have a passion for making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

“I enjoy introducing people of all abilities to new outdoor adventures and encouraging them to stretch their

High School to go into law enforcement. He had considered becoming an attorney but, when he realized how much time would be spent sitting in an office or in a court room, he decided the opportunity to be working out in the field, but still involved with the law, was a better direction for him to head.

Davis and his wife, Darcy, have three children, two daughters and a son, aged 16, 14, and 12. Darcy is a substitute teacher in the Sisters School District and has spent years as a volunteer for Sisters Little League. Davis said they love being part of the community where he will now be working full-time.

Weekly meetings will take place between Davis and City Manager Cory Misley, he will make monthly reports to the City Council, and will be reporting to Capt. Paul Garrison, DCSO. He looks forward to working with Misley to create a strategic plan for City law enforcement and public safety which will help guide law enforcement here for the next five years, the length of the initial contract between Sisters and the DCSO. Over his 25 years in law enforcement, Davis said the biggest shift in how officers do their job is related to the influx of technology in all areas of policing.

“I started out with a note pad, pen, and map as my tools,” Davis said.

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Paula Gallego has been named to the board of STA. limits”, said Thompson.

Gallego, who is fluent in Spanish, said, “I want to be able to help support and share the Sisters trails within all groups of the community.”

For more information about Sisters Trails Alliance, to become a member, or to volunteer, visit www. sisterstrails.org.

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Mark Thompson will serve on the STA board of directors.

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On behalf of Sisters High School, Tim Roth, Rand Runco, and Joe Hosang wrote: “We would like to salute the Sisters Athletic Club (SAC), Tate Metcalf, and every employee at SAC for their generosity and service to the youth of our community. Since the start of the 2020-2021 school year, Tate and his staff have generously donated time and resources at the Athletic Club (after hours, between 7 and 8 p.m.) to our students.

“This donated time is offered to our students enrolled in personal fitness free of charge in order to run supervised, physically

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Davis looks forward to the return of the city-wide events to Sisters and having his deputies plugged into the action.

“I am very excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Sisters by being present and involved,” he shared. “We are all feeling the excitement of starting a new department.”

Part of that excitement involves a remodel and update to the police substation, including redesigned space, new workstations for the deputies, lieutenant’s office, and a covered area for patrol cars.

The County bought the building where the office is located several years ago.

To Davis and his deputies, the quality of life in Sisters is a priority.

“We want the community to be as safe as it can be and the schools to be as safe as they can be,” he said.

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He indicated that not only do they have much more sophisticated tools at their disposal, but overall policing is much more complex, with the actual technology involved in the commission of crimes.

Officers need to have an understanding of case law as it applies to crimes, criminals, and the role of the police. He also points to the increasing population, which means the number of residents dealing with mental illness and homelessness are also rising. Working with those populations requires different skills and an understanding of when it’s appropriate to contact Deschutes County Behavior Health for assistance.

As a part of the Sisters community, Davis said naturally he wants Sisters to be a safe place.

“I am committed to making that happen,” he said.

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