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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters salutes...
Weekly Grief Support
Grieving the loss of someone close to you? GriefShare is here to offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This special weekly support group is designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help. GriefShare meets at Sisters Church of the Nazarene on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning on March 2. The group runs for 13 weeks, and you can join at any time! For more information, contact Jason Visser at 575-791-8356 or visit www.griefshare.org. PHOTO PROVIDED
Diana Harris (center) with her children and grandchild. • Diana Michelle Harris wrote: New Year’s 2020 I was full of anticipation that a new decade was emerging. The past decade was the hardest I have experienced. Thankfully, I was able to achieve a major milestone in my life. One year ago, February 2020, I was able to completely pay off my Habitat mortgage. The original plan was that there would be a community gathering celebrating this momentous occasion through a deed burning ceremony last August: a special moment I was excited to share with Habitat, friends, and family. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, it was canceled. I want to take the time to say how much I appreciated working with the Habitat organization and staff, Sharlene, Marie, Sharon, and my Habitat partner, Eloise Davis. I had seasonal work. After a couple of seasons my six-month unemployment coverage was a little over $500 a month. Thankfully, Habitat had suggested that I apply through the Oregon Housing Institution which covered my mortgage for a year. This was the only way I was able to not lose my home. Just before the year coverage was up, I started working four part-time jobs. I received a full-time position and will celebrate working for six years this coming June. The community of Sisters is loving and supportive, and I would like to thank all the organizations that have helped support
my family during a difficult season: FAN; SPRD; Sisters Christian Academy; Sisters Community Church; Vast Church; Sisters Westside — now Wellhouse Church; Episcopal Church; High Lakes Health Care; and Green Ridge Physical Therapy. A special thanks to Peter Storton; Nicole Montalvo; Hans Friedle; Erin Walker; Terry Kotal; Reverend Ted and Gayle Rodrigues; and my family. My heart goes out to those who have suffered difficult times during this pandemic. This too shall pass. • The Willamette Valley — especially Clackamas County, was hit hard by the last ice storm. The Charbonneau subdivision in Wilsonville was hit especially hard, and anybody with a chain saw was trying to help other neighbors clear trees off cars, driveways, etc. While a neighbor was walking the small subdivision of Louvonne in Charbonneau with his chainsaw, a “pig farmer from Sisters” joined him with a chainsaw as he was visiting in Charbonneau, and helped clear several trees/branches out of the blocked streets and driveways. He even was injured with his chainsaw, but brushed it off and continued to help. So, we’d love to give a shout-out to that compassionate man from Sisters who saw a huge need, had the right equipment, and helped so many residents have access to their driveways and streets. Thank you, kind sir — you are appreciated!
Free Rides for Vaccinations
Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) is offering free COVID-vaccine rides 7 days a week for those who need help getting to a scheduled vaccine appointment. To request a ride, call STARS dispatch at 541-9045545 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. At least 24 hours advance notice is needed. If no answer, please leave a message. Rides are based on volunteer-driver availability, but special efforts are being made to accommodate people needing rides to vaccination sites. More info at www.starsride.com/covidvaccine-rides. Free nonemergency medical rides not related to COVID vaccines may be booked Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with rides available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. At least 48 hours advance notice is needed.
Sisters Library Children’s Activities
Deschutes Public Library is offering virtual events and takehome activities for children. On Tuesdays at 10 a.m. join community librarians and other preschoolers for songs, rhymes, stories and fun. Online story time is live at 10 a.m. on Thursdays and at 10:30 a.m. children ages 3 to 5 can join in music and movement to develop literacy skills. Parents, don’t miss the opportunity to pick up a story time activity kit for your preschooler at Sisters Library on Thursdays starting at noon. Available while supplies last. Go to www.deschuteslibrary. org/kids/programs or call 541-312-1032 for more info.
COFRW Luncheon
The Central Oregon Federated Republican Women will hold a luncheon in Sisters on Thursday, March 4 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost will be $18 per person, payable with cash or check, or $19 if paying with a credit card. The bar will be open for purchase of wine, soda or mixed drink. Due to COVID restrictions, seating will be limited. Meeting will start promptly at 11 a.m. with our guest speaker, Don Anderson, a former contract negotiator for the US Air Force and sales manager with several pharmaceutical companies. He authored a series of articles entitled “The Dad Rants,” which communicates to children about the importance of knowing not what to think, but how to think. Please email for reservations to jamanna@jamanna.com or call 541-705-1623. If you need to cancel, please do so by March 1.
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 first-come, first-served basis drive-through style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at 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. Info: 541-678-5483.
Weekly Food Pantry
Wellhouse Church has a weekly food pantry on Thursdays. Food is currently being 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 Sisters-area 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.
Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda
Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For more information go to hopeafricakids. org or call Katie at 541-719-8727.
Free Pet Food
Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. We have all sorts of pet supplies too. Pickups available Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind The Nugget office.
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers, after a long delay due to COVID, have decided to resume weekly lunch meetings at Takodas. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, March 3 in the regular room (which should hold 20 people). The doors open at 11 a.m. and the meeting will start at 11:30. You have to wear a mask if you’re moving about the building but can remove it if you’re seated. All veterans of any service are invited to attend! Call 541-549-6469 for more info.
PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537
Meet Bailyn, an adorable gal you cannot help falling for! This sweet girl came to the shelter with some vision concerns. After surgery and a week of loving treatment and care from our fabulous clinic staff, Bailyn is now on the mend and ready to find her forever family! With these vision issues, Bailyn needs to find a stable, forever home with a consistent routine and plenty of love to give! Come down to HSCO and check out this amazing pup! Sponsored Spon S Sp pon onso o nso sore so ore red ed by by
Essentials Skincare
Karen Keady, RN/NCEA Certified Esthetician
541-480-1412
Please call the church before attending to verify current status of services as restrictions are adjusted.
SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass • 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship • www.ccsisters.org 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
Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (Indoor & Outdoor Venues) Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 5 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship at 442 Trinity Way (Wellhouse building). See www.vastchurch.com for details. Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)
