The Nugget Vol. XLIV No. 10
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Two arrested in shooting incident near Sisters Two 19-year-olds have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the forest outside Sisters on January 17. In that incident, a mid1990s Chevrolet Tahoe was shot multiple times by an unknown subject near a long-term camp in the area of USFS Road 1510 near the 450 spur, approximately five miles west of Sisters. The vehicle was in very close proximity to a tent that was being used for housing. Since the shooting, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office (DCSO) have conducted numerous follow-up interviews and collected additional evidence. According to DCSO, deputies developed enough information to be granted a search warrant for a residence in Crossroads, west of Sisters. Deputies reportedly located items of evidence
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BlockScore is an identity data and anti-fraud solutions developer founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California. They serve over 500 clients worldwide with more than 700 million unique IDs. It’s not their technology per se making news in Sisters. It’s their headquarters relocation to town that is attention-grabbing. They are branded as Cognito, providing identity verification and sanction screening services throughout the world to ensure compliance and mitigate fraud. They are basically in the internet security business
Sisters schools’ schedules explained By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK
The Outlaws are back on the field in a season altered and delayed by COVID-19 restrictions. They fell to the Pleasant Hill Billies by a score of 20-6 on Friday night. (See story, page 5).
Sisters middle and high school students began in-person learning in late January under Oregons “hybrid model,” while Sisters Elementary School has been operating largely in person since September. For many citizens of Sisters Country, confusion and some frustration remains regarding the variations in the “hybrid” schedule among the three schools and the reasons for the differences. The key reasons for the variations in the three schools’ plans stem from the limiting factor of physical space in relation to the number of students enrolled. The current requirement for schools in Oregon is to provide 35 square feet per individual in the classroom. Until that requirement is changed or lifted, schedule adaptations will remain. See SCHEDULE on page 30
Silicon Valley firm moves HQ to Sisters By Bill Bartlett
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Two escape serious injury in crash
using phone-number-based verification. They were originally backed by some of the most influential investor names in Silicon Valley including Battery, Lightspeed, Digital Currency Group, and Combinator. Ten such investor groups participated in the $2.3 million investment seed round. The fast-growing company is under the leadership of Alain Meier, CEO; Chris Morton, COO; co-founders; and Daniel Gollhon, VP of engineering. Justin Goodkind, director of partnerships and solutions, heads up sales and marketing and is based in Bend.
Two Bend residents escaped serious injury when the Outlaw Aviation Cessna 172 they were flying went down in a field to the west of the runway at Sisters Eagle Airport on the evening of Wednesday, March 3. The pilot, Madison Stieber, 23, received nonlife-threatening injuries and was transported by private vehicle to St. Charles-Bend, where she was treated and released. The passenger, Connor Schaab, 24, received minor injuries and was evaluated by medics from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District at the scene. Schaab was not transported to the hospital. Both Stieber and Schaab had
See COGNITO on page 31
See PLANE CRASH on page 25
PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS
The Outlaw Aviation Cessna 172 was totaled in a crash west of the runway at Sisters Eagle Airport on Wednesday, March 3. The pilot and her passenger escaped serious injury.
Letters/Weather ............... 2 Roundabout Sisters .......... 6 Entertainment ................. 11 Obituaries ............. 11, 18-19 Classifieds................. 28-29 Meetings .......................... 3 Announcements...............10 Sisters Naturalist.............14 Crossword ...................... 20 Real Estate ................ 30-32
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Examining COVID-19 and death rates By Rick Judy Guest Columnist
Sisters Fire District has been supporting vaccination clinics as the drive to vaccinate the local population gains momentum. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK
Letters to the Editor…
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To the Editor: To the medical staff, National Guard service members and hundreds of ordinary citizens who are volunteering to help vaccinate our residents against COVID-19 during this pandemic: Thank you. You are performing a vital role in our community. At the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, the process was efficient, painless and the people all helpful and upbeat, from the greeters at the entrance who made polite inquiries and gave us directions upon our arrival through the fellow who did a
dance while waving us to the exits. Let’s get this done. Michael Wells
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To the Editor: I read with great interest, and heartily support your aspirations as made plain in, your editorial on page 2 in the March 3 See LETTERS on page 20
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I don’t believe we have received complete information from our leaders. The information we receive on COVID-19 deaths is not clear. On March 2, 2021, 512,122 deaths were claimed nationally from COVID-19. In order for fair evaluations of yearly or monthly death rates, the previous year’s death rate is needed to allow a good comparison of increases or decreases. Presently, deaths related to COVID-19 are based on confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis and/or suspected or assumed COVID-19 contact. It becomes difficult, when multiple co-morbidities exist within a death, in claiming COVID-19 was the death’s cause. Implying it causes fear that all positive COVID-19 cases cause the death of a person who also lives with co-morbidity. It is not accurate or fair. The CDC has shown that only six percent die from COVID-19 alone. Herd immunity cannot come from a vaccine: mRNA gives a “spike protein” that helps us fight off COVID-19. It alters how our immune system works. Recovering from a COVID-19 infection helps greatly with immunity by antibody production. But both immunity systems seem to lose defense within six-plus months. New infections could occur. Our oregon.gov site is our source on vital statistics, and using it, we find the group (COVID-19 deaths) are not included with final deaths listed, we assume the death numbers include COVID-19 cases. Up until last week oregon.gov stated that 2,206 COVID-19 deaths were listed for the state. It is fair to assume they include those tested positive and those assumed to have been contaminated. Six percent of that 2,206 gives us a COVID-19 death rate for 2020 of 132.36 people. When you look at the 53
losses in Deschutes County, the six percent becomes 3.18 people died from COVID-19. The remaining 94 percent of deaths are tied up in the dying process we all will go through as we age. Due to the American lifestyle, chances are high that by age 80, most will have some co-morbidity factors. I am in that group. One thing is certain: We can’t get out of this life alive. While we can’t prevent death we sure can postpone it and prolong our lives with good health practices. It should be, and I believe it is, the goal of our medical professionals. Our state and county populations followed the CDC recommended protocols closely. Our businesses have done the best they could to reduce exposure. With the numbers presented on oregon.gov, I see no reason to keep any businesses or activities closed any longer. The executive power of our leaders has been used efficiently and should now be turned over to legislative control. Those of us in my category should closely pay attention to the CDC protocols as we always have done. It goes without saying those who are comfortable with the vaccine should get it. We are lucky to have a community of caring people and we do look out for each other. Thanks to our government agencies for providing the information needed to make our own health decisions. Freedom of choice should be our goal. This is a bad bug, but with 99.6 to 99.8 percent of those under 65 (close to 66 percent of the U.S. population) recovering from COVID-19 and 94.4 to 94.6 percent of those over 65 recovering, makes me wonder if the fear has been justified. Understanding this, we can and should all follow CDC protocols as this disease comes under control. Let’s watch some high school sports, listen to music, examine quilts and enjoy an open My Own Two Hands auction.
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Elementary school sets kindergarten roundup Sisters Elementary School (SES) will hold their annual Kindergarten Roundup preregistration on Friday, April 16. It will be held as a meet-and-greet/ tour. Participants may sign up on the district website at www. ssd6.org. Due to COVID-19 the school is requesting a limit of one parent and one child per appointment. Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021 are eligible for the 202122 school year. Enrollment forms may be
picked up at the SES office, 611 E. Cascade Ave., starting March 11, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The school will be closed March 22-April 1 for spring break. Forms must be completed and returned to the school office on April 16 at the time of your scheduled appointment. The following documents are required to register: • Enrollment packet • Copy of birth certificate • Immunization records. Students will not be registered until all three forms are returned.
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Oregon Adaptive Sports provides outdoor recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. Their annual challenge program has gone virtual this year.
Sisters challenged to ‘get moving’ Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) invites the Sisters community to a challenge: From March 5 through March 28, move your body 24 miles over 24 days and do it your way. You can walk, run, hike, bike, ski, snowboard, snowshoe, handcycle, or some of each, you choose. You can
take the challenge individually or as a team, you choose. This is a challenge to get your body moving and ready for spring, have fun doing it safely, and showcase the mission of OAS. “This is usually an event held at Mt. Bachelor to challenge participants to
ski or ride as much as they can in one day while raising funds to support OAS. At the end of the day, we all gather afterwards to celebrate,” said Pat Addabbo, executive director of OAS. “This year we decided to be more inclusive, to remain See OAS on page 8
Students in the Sisters High School Mr. SHS program are hosting a pasta feed to benefit Sisters Family Access Network (FAN) on Sunday, March 14. The Mr. SHS participants will be doing this event delivery and takeout style. Tickets are available for purchase online. There will be a dessert auction online as well. There is also an option for donations. Purchase tickets at www. g i v e b u t t e r. c o m / M r S H S 2021PastaFeedandAuction. Choose the contestant pair that you would like to support through your contribution, and fill out the Google form for the menu. • Shelby Larson-Connor Linn • Rachelle Dale-Ian Cash • Olivia Bertagna-Will Grace
• Skylar Wilkins-Sam May • Tatum Sitz-Nate Weber • Emilie Turpen-Cam Wessel • Mary Root-Jackson Parkins • Sophia Silva-Max Springer • Claire Landon-Connor Martin • Sarah Kissinger-Jack Ogan • Natalie Sitz-Simon Rhett Twenty-two seniors from SHS are a part of the Mr. SHS pageant this year. These seniors were chosen by the staff because they showcase Outlaw spirit inside the classroom, in the hallway, and in various extracurricular pursuits. They are students who display dedication in their academics, who work hard and lead well on the field, the court, the stage, and in various clubs and community service events.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect gatherings, please contact individual organizations for current meeting status
SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Al-Anon Mon., noon, by Zoom. / Thurs., Community Church. 541-480-1843. 10 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Church. 541-610-7383. Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Friends of the Sisters Library Board Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at Church. 541-548-0440. citizens4community.com Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Support Group 1st Tuesday, noon, are held quarterly; please call for details. SPRD bldg. 800-272-3900. 541-388-9013. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. For Saturday meeting dates and to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation location, email: steelefly@msn.com. District. 541-549-2091. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Zoom. 503-930-6158.
BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS
Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., meeting by Zoom. 541-549-6157.
Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1 p.m. Suttle Tea. 503-819-1723.
Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216.
Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 808-281-2681.
Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846.
Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Sisters Bridge Club In-person gathering suspended until further notice. Three Sisters Irrigation District For free online bridge info, Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, call Barbara 541-914-6322. 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in Sisters. 541-771-3258.
Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Tuesday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279.
Sisters Cribbage Club Please call for details. 541-923-1632.
VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123.
Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870.
Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654.
SCHOOLS
Sisters Parent Teacher Community 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Saloon. 541-480-5994.
Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203.
Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting by Zoom. 541-668-6599.
Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.
Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645.
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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Outlaws skiers perform well in State competition By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
Bela Chladek, a sophomore at Sisters High School (SHS), finished fourth overall in the combined results at the unofficial Alpine State Championships held March 4-5 at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. Chladek led the Outlaws in completing a very successful alpine ski season. Due to the pandemic, the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association (OISRA) opted out of having an official season, so coaches and volunteers stepped in to make a season happen for the teams interested in taking part. A total of 16 teams from schools all over Oregon — of which SHS was the smallest — took part in the finals. The Outlaws boys placed fifth overall over the two days, behind Central Catholic, Sunset, Jesuit, and the Central Oregon Storm club team. Chladek placed third in the slalom races on Friday and came back with fast times in the giant slalom, where he placed ninth overall. With the combined times of both days he earned fourth place among 100 racers, with a cumulative time of 2:39.2. “Bela’s high finish as a sophomore is simply outstanding,” said Head Coach Gabe Chladek. Parker Anderson of Riverdale placed first in both the slalom and giant slalom to run away with the overall individual title with a combined time of 2:31.98. Complete combined results for the rest of the Outlaws boys included: Corbin Fredland, 2:49.63 (20th); Duey Brody, 3:05.55 (3 9 t h ) ; Conner P etke , 3:16.57 (53rd); and Ryan Goff, 3:26.58 (62nd). Team places are determined by the combined times of each team’s top-three finishers in slalom and giant slalom. Each team can have
up to five skiers start, but only the top three score. Central Catholic won the overall team title by a clear margin, with a cumulative time of 7:55.43. Sisters’ cumulative time was 8:34.60. In the girls competition, Annie Hendrickson of Oregon Episcopal School led her team to the team title as the overall individual winner with a total time of 2:35.10, five full seconds ahead of the rest of the field. The top Outlaws girl, freshman Presley Adelt, placed 15th (2:54.00), followed by freshman Charlotte Seymour, 3:16.49 (48th) and junior Piper Adelt 3:26.67 (62nd) as the three scorers contributing to the overall team score. A total of 100 racers took part in the girls meet. Ski racing is an unforgiving sport according to Coach Chladek. “If you don’t go for a fast time, you have no chance of placing highly, but if you push hard and crash or miss a gate, you are out of the running for a combined score and place — so each skier has to find the balance for what works best for them,” he said. Junior Hollie Lewis and freshman Araiya Grummer also skied well but lost out on overall scores due to mishaps on day one in the slalom race. Lewis placed among the top third on her first run, but did not complete her second one, resulting in no combined score. For Grummer, a technical fault disqualified her in the second run after she finished in the top half of the field in her first go. “I never fault a skier who crashes or misses a gate, because it usually means they are being aggressive, which is what ultimately separates leaders from the rest of the field,” Chaldek said. “The girls team of two juniors and three freshmen skied very competitively and gained great experience
by competing at a high level like the state meet and they showed tremendous support for one another throughout,” said Chladek. Chladek had nothing but praise for his very young team. “Other than senior Conner Petke, our team is comprised mostly of underclassmen, including a majority of freshmen,” he said. “Many of the skiers had no racing experience prior to entering high school and held their own against much more veteran racers from other schools.” The state meet was a happy conclusion to a season that started with no real hope of competition taking place, once OISRA announced it would not be involved due to the pandemic. “We started the season with the understanding that it might just be a group of kids training and then skiing on their own recreationally,” said Chladek. “But once the snow started to fall the coaches banded together to try to make something happen, and we did it.” Chladek and his wife, Rima Givot, who assisted, got to work with parents and other volunteers to put some meets together resulting in a total of eight races taking place. “We figured out all the things we needed to do to make it safe with the virus,” said Chladek. “We practiced dry-land outdoors, wore masks, kept distance, drove separately to the mountain, and more to make sure we were being as safe as possible. It took a lot of extra effort, but it was worth it to give these kids the opportunity to be active after being bottled up at home for so long.” Chladek felt the camaraderie on the team was especially rich this year. “I think everyone felt grateful to be together to ski and do other fun stuff,” he said.
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Charlotte Seymour, ready to launch in state competition. Because of the flipped sports seasons for other sports, some girls who normally would be playing basketball during the winter got a chance to take part on the team, which was a bonus for everyone, according to Chladek.
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Outlaws struggle in season opener
Beware of COVID-19 charity scams
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Sisters Outlaws fell 20-6 to the Pleasant Hill Billies at home on Friday, March 5. Both teams had sloppy, sluggish starts, but the Billies found their groove and posted the victory. In the first quarter, Sisters marched down the field with nice runs from Griffin Gardner and Hunter Spor, but stalled after a delay-of-game penalty and an incomplete pass in the end zone. At the end of the quarter, the score was even 0-0. The Billies opened the second quarter with precise passes and shifty runs. With 35 seconds left in the first half, Pleasant Hill scored their second touchdown of the quarter and entered the half on top 13-0. Sisters moved the ball, but the Outlaws made costly mistakes, and failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Pleasant Hill dominated play at the start of the third frame and were able to get the ball into the end zone for the third time to close out the quarter with a 20-0 advantage. In the final quarter, things came together for the Outlaws and they scored on a 10-yard run by Adam Maddox-Castle. The Billies had a long, sustained drive on the ground to run down the clock and post the 20-6 victory. Spor finished the night
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The Outlaws defense makes a stop against Pleasant Hill on Friday. The Outlaws were a bit sluggish coming out, in a season opener delayed by pandemic-related restrictions on practice and competition. with 74 yards rushing and Maddox-Castle recorded 24 yards rushing and a touchdown. Hayden Sharp posted eight tackles, with one for loss. Sharp, a senior, told The Nugget that execution is a huge part of the game and that the Outlaws have to improve in that area, specifically in their basic assignments. “Our whole squad needs to encourage and band together to make it work,” he said. Coach Gary Thorson noted that the Outlaws are a young team as far as experience goes, and so they are going to make mistakes. He
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was pleased with their effort and that they played hard, but said they have some work to do. Sisters will play at home against Harrisburg on Friday, March 12.
Thanks to COVID-19, many families are having trouble keeping food on the table and paying their bills. Of course, this means that scam artists will try to take advantage of what is already a desperate situation. The Oregon FBI is getting reports that people are seeing — and responding to — offers of assistance on social media platforms and elsewhere. The Good Samaritan is offering to send a few hundred — or even a few thousand dollars — in your time of need. In one version of the scam, the fraudster sends you a cashier’s check. The supposed benefactor may ask you to forward some of the money on to a third person (which is usually back to him) or he may tell you that he accidentally sent you too much and ask you to return some of it. In another version of the scam, he sends you funds by Zelle or some other cash app.
He manages to gain access to your bank account and transfers money to himself instead of to you. Here’s how to protect yourself: • Look for established, reputable charities to help you and your family. • Be suspicious of people or groups offering help through social media. Do research to ensure the person or group is legitimate before accepting any funds. • If you are unsure whether a check is real, check with your bank before depositing. • Don’t forward money to a third party. The scammer may be using you to launder funds or act as a money mule — both of which can get you in trouble legally. If you believe you are a victim of an online scam, you should report the incident to the FBI’s Internet Crime Center at www.ic3.gov or call the FBI Bend office at 541-389-1202.
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Roundabout
SISTERS Bill Bartlett Columnist
Adapting to changing business conditions Did you know that 391 small businesses in Sisters are connected via Alignable? Heck I didn’t know there were even 391 businesses in all of Sisters. Alignable is the international network for small and local entrepreneurs, as compared to the much larger and better known LinkedIn, which caters to a broader range of members, individual and corporate. Thanks to Alignable, I just learned of a fascinating, below-the-radar business in town — Velocity Sports Equipment — who manufacture skydiving rigs. Who knew? Then there’s Slip Not Northwest, a Sisters business catering to businesses concerned about slip-and-fall
liability due to hard-surface floors or bathtub/shower enclosures. Not exactly your everyday, Main Street businesses. Especially for a rural community, Sisters has above average Iiternet connection speeds with BendBroadband. Most of us are on the 100mps plan. That’s like downloading the entire issue of this week’s Nugget in a second or two, or sending your complete holiday photo album in under five seconds. Businesses can even sign up for 300mps speeds. Burns, by comparison — a town very close in population to Sisters — has top speeds of 35mps. It’s not every town of our size that is automatically incorporated by the likes of Alignable. Apart from robust internet connectivity, Sisters meets their criteria for active engagement by an educated, involved, and entrepreneurial citizenry. Enter Garth Tosello, owner of Suttle Tea who in describing his business says: “We make artful, organic teas for wellness and joy. Beginning with ethically sourced whole-leaf teas from small-production farmers, we specialize in handblended fusions in small batches using only authentic ingredients.” Suttle Tea is recognizable with a wide front porch and rustic lake-house décor located on East Cascade Avenue two doors from Three Sisters Historical Society and Museum. They
serve handcrafted hot and iced tea drinks, bubble tea, and matcha. Garth will gladly tell you all you want to know and more about bubble tea, which by my reckoning is an acquired taste. They also sell loose-leaf teas, including mate, rooibos, and matcha, as well as equipment for brewing your own tea at home. It is his dedication to his craft and his faithful, appreciative customers along with admiring peers that led to his being recognized as Alignable’s Sisters Businessperson of the Year for 2020/21. The business was forced to adapt — and some adaptations will help it in the long term. Their online presence has grown, and Suttle Teas’ teas, made in Sisters, are now being enjoyed in homes all across the country as well as being served in a nonprofit café in Chesapeake, Virginia. Kit Tosello, Garth’s wife, said, “We were honored to be asked to develop an exclusive blend for OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting), which they now use as a thankyou gift option for new supporters.” Garth takes an “aw, shucks” attitude about the honor but is nonetheless grateful for the recognition, particularly in the year of COVID-19, when he and businesses like his struggled to navigate the complexities of varying operating restrictions.
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Sisters man curates exhibit of Islamic coins By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Over a long career as a federal civil servant living and working in the Middle East, Gary Leiser developed an interest in medieval Islamic coins. “I began collecting — unsystematically,” he told The Nugget. “I had a tendency to haunt junk shops. To call them antique shops would be a little bit charitable. You never know what you’re going to stumble across in a junk shop.” Over more than two decades of junk-shop haunting in Egypt, Lebanon,
Turkey, and other Middle Eastern nations, Leiser stumbled across a lot. His unsystematic but pleasurable treasure hunting led to the accumulation of a trove of some 500 historic coins. Now, after two years of cataloguing and organizing his collection, Leiser has donated it to Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University in Salem, where the collection is on display in the “Gold of the Caliphs” exhibition through 2021. In recent years, Leiser decided he wanted to do something with the collection — something other than selling it. He didn’t want to
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Gary Leiser’s collection of medieval Islamic coins now graces Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University in Salem.
see the collection diffused among a variety of individual coin collectors. “I didn’t need the funds, and I thought it was important to have a collection somewhere that was accessible to students,” he said. Coins can reveal a great deal about a civilization. “You can discover political and religious trends; the rise and fall of dynasties,” Leiser said. Archaeologists love to find coins in situ because it makes their work easier and more definitive. “Coins are about the only thing that come out of the earth with a date on them,” Leiser said. Leiser’s collection spans Islamic history, but is mostly concentrated in the 10th through 13th centuries, which roughly corresponds with the era of the Crusades to the Mongol invasion of the Middle East. The “Gold of the Caliphs” exhibit program, which Leiser wrote, is a fascinating exploration of the development of Islamic coinage in a territory that extended at the height of Muslim expansion from Spain to Central Asia. The 75 coins featured in the exhibition tell an economic, political and religious story. As the program notes, “religious inscriptions (on coins)
reflected both ideology and the basis of political power.” As a special feature, the exhibition includes the world’s oldest coin, minted in the 6th century BCE in ancient Lydia on the southwest coast of modern-day Turkey. For information on visiting the museum exhibit go to https:// PHOTO PROVIDED willamette.edu/arts/ h f m a / i n d e x . h t m l . The Gold of the Caliphs exhibit is on display The museum is open, at Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette but access is limited University in Salem through 2021. due to COVID-19 restrictions. capacities until his retireLeiser, who grew up in ment in 2008. He lived Oregon, has nurtured a life- and worked in Turkey for long interest in the Middle a number of years and has East. published widely on the He studied anthropology social history of the mediand Middle East Studies at eval Middle East. He has Portland State University, translated the most imporwhere he received his tant historical works of M.F. Bachelor of Arts in 1969, and Köprülü, a leading Turkish attended the British Middle historian of the 20th century. East Centre for Arab Studies He has worked as part of a at Shemlan, Lebanon. He team of translators on a 17th completed his doctorate in century Turkish geographical medieval Middle Eastern work titled “Panorama of the history at the University World,” which was the first o f P e n n s y l v a n i a i n geographical work out of the 1976. Islamic world that accounted Finding that academic for the New World. Leiser jobs were scarce, he worked expects that work to be f o r t h e U . S . D e f e n s e published by the end of the Department in various year.
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Scottie Wisdom&Faith Jean Russell Nave
What is love? My three rescued Scotties love me. How do I know? I know because they wag their tails and sometimes even howl when I return to them. I know because they always want to be with me and their actions show that they enjoy being around me. I also know because they work hard to please me when times are difficult, such as during heavy snow days when we can’t easily get outside for exercise and to do other things. They may not speak with human voices, but I hear their great love. I read an article saying that brain scans show that when an owner speaks to his dog its brain lights up in the same place as that of human brains with thoughts of love. That tells me that I’m right; my Scotties love me. That all being said, what really is love? She’ll say, “I love this cake!” He’ll say, “I love this car!” We’ll say, “We love Sisters!” What do we really mean by this? The first thing to notice is that each of these
comments is spoken with joy and appreciation. If you look at my reasons for saying my Scotties love me, notice that each reason has joy and appreciation at its heart. We can pretty easily say then, that two components of love are joy and appreciation. Certainly young love is filled with joy and appreciation of the other person. Mature love is filled with joy, appreciation, and respect, at the very least. How does the dictionary define love? Here is a sampling of what the Oxford English Dictionary says: an intense feeling of deep affection, synonyms include: fondness, tenderness, warmth, intimacy, attachment, endearment, devotion, adoration, idolization, worship, adulation, compassion, care/caring, charity, goodwill, sympathy, kindness, altruism, unselfishness, benevolence, brotherliness, sisterliness, zest, enthusiasm, enjoy, delight in. Christ tells us that we must love God and all our fellow humans. Do we find joy, appreciation, and respect for each other and Him? Think how wonderful the world would be if we enjoyed, appreciated, and respected all the people we know and meet! When you pray, are you filled with joy, appreciation, and respect for the great power who created the universe? You can be, if you take the time to appreciate the beauty of Earth and everything He created on it. The mountains and pine forests have always been my cathedral. How can you get any closer
to God and loving what He has created than sitting on a high ridge overlooking a vast forest? Modern Western secular society has adopted the Christ-based concept that all people should be loved and that each has value and worth, without distinction. Yet, there is currently one thing that seems to override that philosophy for many, one concept that has become the modern puritanical scarlet letter: politics. We even see it in our newspaper’s letters to the editor. Many good people feel entitled to call others ugly names based upon their political views. How did we get to this point? When I was young, people didn’t speak about politics, except possibly within the family. Now we hang our political views out with the laundry and let people shoot holes in our underwear just because they don’t agree with us. Love is a powerful energy. It can change lives and the world. Let’s all remember that appreciation of each other is how we demonstrate love. Let’s be kind, caring, respectful and charitable to all our neighbors and to all people in the world. Then, may God bless each and every one of us. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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Sisters graduate is making a living as an artist By Katy Yoder Correspondent
Paige Bruguier graduated from Sisters High School in 2011. In school, she excelled in the arts from music to ceramics and jewelry making. Bruguier was born on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. Her family moved to Sisters when she was starting the sixth grade. With creative and supportive parents, and great teachers like Mike Baynes at Sisters High School, her creativity unfurled in music and working with metal in a jewelry-making class. “Working with metal really clicked for me,” she said. “That’s what made me want to attend accessory design school. Her company, J Paige Handbags, is located in Bend. She does all the designing, sewing, and cutting in-house for her one-of-a-kind creations. Working primarily with leather, and the limited quantity of each hide, means each bag is always unique. The leather and all the findings are sourced in the U.S. from various tanneries and manufacturers. She looks for hides that will be durable and luxurious to the touch.
I’m glad I grew up in such a creative town like Sisters, where students learned how to support one another and collaborate. —Paige Bruguier
Her personal style radiates through her work revealing an appealing, creative perspective infused into all her products. Art classes in school, and her parents’ own artistic endeavors, helped create a strong foundation for her future as a professional artist. “I spent all of my time in the art room in high school. I played music too, but art was my first love,” she recalled. “I’m glad I grew up in such a creative town like Sisters, where students learned how to support one another and collaborate.” Like many small-batch makers, the pandemic has impacted her business. But her pieces are still in stores from Bainbridge Island in Washington to Big Sky, Montana and Sun Valley, Idaho. “COVID made it all so different. Shops are struggling to support people like me,” Brugier said. “I’ve been doing more online direct sales and I’m moving more into the wholesale world right now.” J Paige Handbags produces a variety of leather products like wallets, pouches, totes, backpacks, cross-body’s, mini-packs, and roll-top backpacks. Products are sold locally in Bend at Found Natural Goods next to Pine Tavern and at Outside In next to Tower Theatre. Like so many artisans, Bruguier worked hard creating designs that reflected her sense of style and zest for life. She found that simplicity, clean lines, and userfriendly products hit the mark and were pleasing to her customers. Bruguier goes easy on embellishments. One signature look for her designs is chunky brass hardware and soft, luxurious leather.
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Re-examining beliefs By Edie Jones Correspondent
Hearing that six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published due to racially hurtful messages, I started to wonder what other stories in children’s literature may also need to be examined? One that immediately came to mind is “Little Black Sambo.” Originally a story that took place in India, written in 1899 entitled “The Story of Little Babaji,” it was a story that garnered attention of American civil rights activists in the 1930s and ’40s. The title was changed to “The Story of Little Black Sambo,” depicting a very dark-skinned child. This version is probably what most American children have heard and, unfortunately, remembered as a negative stereotype. Stories heard at an early age become imbedded in a child’s memory. Perhaps more of our children’s literature needs to be reexamined. Having just emerged from Black History month and viewing many accounts of unfamiliar history and documentaries such as “How It Feels to be Free,” I was surprised to find how many of my long-standing stereotypes were incorrect. I was embarrassed to recognize how many I need to update and reassess. Perhaps others experienced the same thing. Children as young as 3 and 4 start to classify, and often sort things according to color. This can be the beginning of recognizing another child looks different from them. They are naturally curious and will ask questions, so it’s a wonderful time to introduce kids to people of other cultures. Prejudices and stereotype thinking can begin as early as preschool years and it’s important for adults to guide ideas toward inclusion. By 7 and 8, kids develop empathy and are interested in learning about the world around them, so it’s a perfect time to explore differences among races. When children develop a positive self-concept without feeling better than someone else, they grow up accepting and affirming differences. Books that reflect numerous racial differences help kids feel good about themselves and the differences of others. An OPB website, Precious Children, Diversity in the
Classroom (www.pbs. org/kcts/preciouschildren/ diversity/) has an excellent article, “Activities that Promote Racial and Cultural Awareness,” with much valuable information and suggestions for activities to help build understanding and acceptance of differences. I am enrolled in a virtual course that has participants from all over the world. It’s exciting for me to get to know people from all corners of the U.S. plus India, Ireland, Canada, and Spain. This creates a rich and vibrant community and gives me a glimpse into the lives of other cultures. How wonderful it would be for children to have the same type of experience on a regular basis. Is there an ethnicity exploration resource where they can become familiar with different cultures? During the years our family was growing up we invited several exchange students into our home; some for a few days, weeks, months, and even a year. Our kids grew up learning about different cultures and how other people lived. I highly recommend this practice for anyone who can do it. A few years back one of our sons was teaching and living in Japan. Our other son is married to a German woman and lives in Germany. Not too many years ago both of these countries were our enemies, today they are our allies and friends. If we can do this globally, we can do it here. I believe white supremacy is a concept that has no place in the U.S. It’s important that those of us who are white recognize this and do all we can to teach our children that everyone is created equal and we all have the right to be treated as equals. Changing beliefs and patterns can only happen when we recognize them. Take time to analyze your beliefs and see what needs to change. Change isn’t easy and can be uncomfortable. We want all kids to be able to walk, side-by-side, with all other kids. Take a minute to examine your beliefs, the stories your kids hear, and all the ways you may be passing on stereotypes and misinformation. They will grow up and one day be the adults running our country. Let’s do all we can to make sure they do it knowing that all men and women can walk together, side by side.
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The City of Sisters will soon begin work on the S. Cedar St. to S. Locust St. Alley Waterline Replacement Project. This project will impact the alleys both north and south of E. Jefferson Avenue, connecting S. Cedar with S. Locust streets. The City’s contractor, Robinson & Owen Heavy Construction, anticipates a start date of April 1, possibly sooner, and the work will take 35-45 days. Work will take place during business hours and pedestrian and vehicle access through the alleys will be unavailable on weekdays for the duration of the project. If you have children and live on either side of the alleys, please direct them to stay away from the construction zone and equipment. Please park on the frontage or side streets during this project. Contact Paul Bertagna if you have questions at pbertagna@ci.sisters.or.us or 541-323-5212.
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Sisters Elementary School Kindergarten Roundup
Sisters Elementary School (SES) will hold the annual Kindergarten Roundup preregistration on Friday, April 16. Please sign up by going to the district website at www.ssd6.org. Due to COVID, we are requesting one parent and one child per appointment. Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021 are eligible for the 2021-22 school year. Enrollment forms may be picked up at the SES office starting March 11, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The school will be closed March 22 through April 1 for spring break. Forms need to be completed and returned to the school office on April 16 at the time of your scheduled appointment. The following documents are required to register: enrollment packet; copy of birth certificate; immunization records. Students will not be registered until all three forms are returned. Info: 541-549-8981.
Mr. SHS Pasta Feed
Citizens4Community invites Sisters Country for a very special Let’s Talk! panel discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 15. Are you curious about what is on the minds of youth in Sisters Country? Listen in on a moderated conversation among teens from Sisters High School. Moderator Gail Greaney will lead this important conversation and, as a participant, you will have a front-row seat to listen and learn. Let’s Talk! is free and spotlights a different local topic each third Monday of the month. To RSVP/ receive the Zoom link, email director@citizens4community. com. Read more at www. Citizens4Community.com.
Twenty-two seniors from Sisters High School are a part of the Mr. SHS Pageant this year. These seniors were chosen by the staff because they showcase Outlaw spirit inside the classroom, in the hallway, and in various extracurricular pursuits. This is an annual fundraiser that the school puts on to benefit Family Access Network (FAN) in Sisters. This year, things are looking different in many ways. The first event will be the Mr. SHS Pasta Feed, held Sunday, March 14 — this year delivery and take-out style! Tickets for the pasta feed and a dessert auction are available at givebutter.com/MrSHS2021 PastaFeedandAuction.
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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.
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 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. For more info call 541-678-5483.
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers, after a long delay due to COVID, have decided to resume weekly lunch meetings on Wednesdays at Takodas 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.
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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.
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SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 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 Currently Zoom meetings: devotions, course trainings, informational firesides. Local contact Shauna Rocha 541-647-9826 • www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us
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)
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Obituaries Molly O’Connor Niebergall
George Arthur “Art” Barker III
Molly O’Connor Niebergall passed away on February 24, 2021. Molly was an only child born to Irene and Vincent O’Connor in Vancouver, Washington. Molly had a happy childhood growing up in Vancouver, and graduated from Vancouver High School in 1950. Molly made many special friendships during this time, some lasting over 80 years. Following high school, Molly went to OSC (now OSU) and majored in home economics education. Active in a variety of roles on campus, Molly was president of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and a member of Mortar Board which is a national honor society recognizing college seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. It was during her sophomore year she met the love of her life, Andrew Thomas (Tom) Niebergall, Jr. The day after graduation Molly and Tom married and began their journey — a journey that was a true love story of a devoted marriage enriching the next 66 years. Spending their first eight years together in the Air Force, they traveled 17,248 miles and moved 11 times. During this time Bridget was born in Tampa, Florida, and two years later Tom was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. The growing family then moved to Salem and Tom enrolled at Willamette Law School. Molly babysat during the day and worked nights filing at a local bank. It was here the family grew again, and John was born. Upon Tom’s completion of his degree, they moved to Lake Oswego, and built a home where they welcomed Pete, their youngest, raised their children, and lived for the next 55 years. Molly had an endless capacity to share unconditional love, positivity, and kindness to all. Among other expressions of this, she volunteered in the high school special ed classroom helping kids to read and at
Our friend George Arthur “Art” Barker III, who was born on July 26, 1954 in Niles, Ohio, passed peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 17. He was at his home in Sisters, where his closest and best friend, Ron Cattani, was at his side. He was born to Janet and George Arthur “Sonny” Barker II and was the oldest of seven children. Shortly after high school graduation he joined the Navy as a proud American during the VietNam era and was assigned to the USS Dixie. He received an honorable discharge and then pursued a career in cooking where he became a successful sous chef. After over 20 years he left the industry and began working in heavy construction. He worked for Hamilton Construction as a grade checker and framer in the start-up phase of the Parkway in Bend on the Revere Avenue and Empire Avenue bridges. He worked for Fowler Construction in the underground piping of the irrigation canal under Highway 97 in Redmond. He was the “powder monkey” for Peter Kiewit Construction in the building of the Crooked River Historic Bridge, also known as the Rex T. Barber Memorial Bridge. Local companies he worked for included: Hap Taylor Construction in the startup stages of Pronghorn Resort and Golf Club; Del Barber Excavation, Redmond installing the
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the OHSU gift shop offering comfort to patients and their families. Molly’s faith was central to her daily life. Molly attended mass at Our Lady of the Lake and found joy in her many Bible studies. Molly’s many interests included painting, her cutting garden, aerobics, knitting, and being surrounded by her beloved family. Molly is survived by her loving husband, Tom; children, Bridget (Dave), Tom (Dolores), John (Renee), and Pete (Sonia); eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. The family would like to thank The Springs at Sherwood for their loving and compassionate care. Also, thank you to Molly’s special therapists and caregivers at Meridian Park. A celebration of Molly’s life will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guest book at www.tributes. com/mollyniebergall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to OHSU.
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Oregon to receive doses of new vaccine PORTLAND (AP) — Oregon health officials said Monday, March 8 they expect to receive 34,000 doses of the recently approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week. Currently the two vaccines that Oregon has — PfizerBioNTech and Moderna — both have reported efficacy rates around 95 percent, require two doses, and need ultra-cold storage. Johnson & Johnson’s is a single-dose vaccine and can be stored in a refrigerator for months, but has a lower efficacy rate. “Having access to a third highly effective COVID19 vaccine is a gamechanging development for Oregonians,” said Paul Cieslak, the medical director for communicable diseases and immunization for the Oregon Health Authority. “We believe this vaccine is effective against the virus, and a one-dose regimen will allow us to vaccinate more Oregonians more quickly.” While officials say they are excited for the Johnson & Johnson doses, they anticipate that less will be available in the next few weeks following this week’s initial allocation. So far, a cumulative total of more than 986,000 first and second doses of COVID19 vaccines have been administered to Oregonians. For the past month, health officials have reiterated that although the vaccine supply is increasing, it’ll take time for everyone who wants to be vaccinated to move through the process.
As of Monday, people who are 65 years and older became eligible to receive doses of the vaccine — joining other elderly residents, people in long-term care facilities, adults in custody, educators, and healthcare workers. Last week, Governor Kate Brown presented her new vaccine-eligibility timeline for the state. Beginning March 29, residents who are 45 to 64 with underlying health conditions, seasonally-impacted frontline workers (such as migrant seasonal farm workers, seafood and agricultural workers, and food-processing workers), displaced victims of the September 2020 wildfires, wildland firefighters, people living in low-income and congregate senior housing, and individuals experiencing houselessness will be eligible for the vaccine. On May 1, Oregon will offer the vaccine to residents age 16 to 44 with underlying medical conditions, and frontline essential workers. By June 1, the general population age 45 and older will become eligible. Finally, by July 1, Oregon will offer the vaccine to anyone over age 16. “One year in, with our vaccine efforts continuing to ramp up, we truly see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Governor Brown said during a press conference. “Come summer, provided supplies from the federal government continue as planned, any Oregonian who wants the vaccine will be eligible to receive it.”
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U of O to return to in-person classes EUGENE (AP) — The University of Oregon will go back to predominately inperson instruction for the fall term, officials said. President Michael Schill says the decision was made following an announcement Friday from Governor Kate Brown that higher education will be included in the state’s next phase of vaccinations, The Register-Guard reported. Employees of the state’s public and private colleges and universities will be eligible for the COVID19 vaccination starting May 1. In January, the university
announced it was “ramping up planning” to provide access to COVID19 vaccines for faculty, staff, and students quickly when supplies become available. The University of Oregon also has provided logistical support to current local vaccine efforts. According to the Oregon Health Authority’s phased approach to distribution, the majority of University of Oregon students are included in Phase 2. The University will offer vaccinations to students in jointly sponsored clinics during that phase of the process.
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Consider tax-smart contributions April 15 is not that far off, but you still have time to make some moves that could favorably affect your tax returns. Specifically, you may want to consider some tax-smart contributions. You have until the April 15 filing deadline to contribute to an IRA, or to open one for the 2020 tax year. When you invest in a traditional IRA, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis and your contributions may be tax deductible, depending on your income level. And starting with 2020, you can fund a traditional IRA past age 70 1/2. If you invest in a Roth IRA, your contributions aren’t deductible, but your earnings can grow tax free if you don’t take withdrawals until you’re at least 59 1/2 and you’ve had your account for five years. For the 2020 tax year, you can put up to $6,000 in an IRA, or $7,000 if you’re 50 or older. (If you’re a high earner, your Roth IRA contributions may be reduced or eliminated.) Another type of taxsmart contribution is a “recontribution.” As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, if you were affected by the COVID19 pandemic and you were
under 59 1/2, you could take withdrawals — technically called “distributions” — of up to $100,000 from your retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k), without paying a 10-percent penalty. Plus, you could include these withdrawals as taxable income over three years. However, you could also recontribute all or part of the withdrawals back into your retirement accounts for up to three years after taking the money. Because it’s generally a good idea to avoid dipping into retirement accounts before you’re retired, this ability to re-contribute can be valuable. And here’s the potential tax benefit: Any money you re-contribute before the tax filing deadline of April 15 (or later, if you get an extension) can be excluded from your 2020 tax return, possibly reducing your taxes. Therefore, your re-contribution can offer two potential advantages: more money in your retirement accounts and a tax break this year. Your tax advisor can help you determine if the withdrawals you took from your retirement plans in 2020 were pandemic-related and qualify for the special treatment described above. Generally, you simply need to demonstrate
that you were physically or financially affected by COVID-19. Here’s one more taxrelated contribution that may be relevant to you: a charitable gift. A few years ago, new legislation greatly expanded the standard deduction, which led far fewer people to itemize. Consequently, their charitable contributions didn’t provide the same tax benefit they had previously. The CARES Act authorized an “above-the-line” deduction for cash contributions to qualified charities for those who don’t itemize. For 2020, the maximum deduction was $300; this provision has been extended for 2021, with a new provision allowing a $600 deduction for joint filers. If you do itemize deductions, you’ll want to note that the CARES Act also suspended the 60-percentof-adjusted-gross-income limit for cash gifts in 2020, a change that has been carried over to 2021. To learn more about how your contributions, in various forms, can affect your taxes, consult with your tax advisor. The more you know, the better your decisions. This article was written by Edward Jones for local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Karen Kassy.
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Pushing for national popular vote By Andrew Selsky Associated Press
SALEM (AP) — Oregon’s secretary of state, who as a lawmaker championed the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, has joined the advisory board of a movement that is pushing states to adopt the one-person-onevote system. Shemia Fagan, a Democrat, will now be advising National Popular Vote, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the compact in states across the country, her office announced Monday. The movement needs 270 Electoral College votes for national popular vote to be adopted in America. It already has secured 196 and aims to gain more this year. Under the current system, each state’s electoral votes go to the candidate who won the popular vote in that state, with the runner-up getting nothing. Nebraska and Maine are the only exceptions. “One-person-one-vote is critical to the foundation of our democracy and National Popular Vote ensures that this principle is upheld in one of our most sacred democratic processes — selecting our president,” Fagan said
in a statement. The board she’s joining advises the nonprofit National Popular Vote organization in its mission of reforming the electoral college through the enactment of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. When she was state senator, Fagan was one of the chief sponsors of legislation to have Oregon join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which lawmakers passed in 2019. So far, 15 states and the District of Columbia have signed on. Electoral College supporters say the current system adheres to federalism by preserving the role of states in presidential elections. But opponents say the system violates the one-person-one-vote principle, encourages candidates to ignore states that are either firmly Democratic or Republican, and gives disproportionate power to voters in just a few states. The National Popular Vote advisory board is made up of a bipartisan group of current and former elected officials, including Secretary of State Jena Griswold of Colorado and her counterpart in Minnesota, Steve Simon. Like Fagan, both are Democrats.
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Tales from a
Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson
Blindsided by a mole Even though I’m nearing the end of my sojourn here on this beautiful earth — our home away from home — I still appreciate fresh new experiences to keep me young. Such was the case when I entered Tsunami Books on Willamette Street in Eugene. I was so taken by the way the books were laid out, and the welcoming spirit of the employees, I decided to give the store a couple copies of my book, “Tales From a Northwest Naturalist.” That was greeted by a big grin from everyone, and one of the guys behind the counter with “Steve Gronert Ellerhoff” on his name tag, after thanking me for my books, said, “I wrote a book on moles, would you like to have one?” “You bet,” I said, and the next time I came in he handed me his book, “Mole.” It is the most wonderful treatise on moles I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Steve takes us on a jaunty journey into the life of moles around the world. So, without a moment to lose, let’s go underground… Moles are small mammals adapted to a subterranean lifestyle. They have cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, very small, inconspicuous ears and eyes, reduced hind limbs, and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for digging. No, moles are not blind, but they do have limited eyesight, so with that handicap they follow their nose. Anything that poses a threat
or might be food is sensed by that exquisite nose. For a mole, that organ is everything. The soil they displace in making their tunnels creates a very obvious mound. Like it or not, just about everybody who talks about them wants to kill them. That, dear friends, is what I would like to change — the continued idea that moles are somehow evil and should be removed from the face of the earth. Unfortunately, many mole descriptions state they are gnawing pests, but moles are better known for being burrowing animals that feed on worms and other invertebrates, not plants. There are four species of moles that can be found throughout the Northwest, including Oregon. They are the Townsend’s mole, broadfooted mole, coast mole, and the shrew mole. Not one of them possesses a threat to human life and limb — unless you happen to stumble into one of their tunnels and twist an ankle. Unlike some reptiles, moles do not possess venom of any kind. Unlike the gopher, who also goes tunneling under our lawns and gardens, hijacking our veggies, moles don’t go out of their way making life miserable for human kind. Those of you who spend time out in the garden may have met up with them. In this part of the country I have found only one species, pictured above, the broadfooted variety. Is it a mole or gopher that’s bothering you and making tunnels in your garden? Positive identification is crucial for deciding what to do. Tunneling moles make volcano-shaped mounds of soil without an obvious entrance. You should consider putting up with moles; everything they do in your garden is helping you, especially ridding you of insect pests. Gophers make asymmetrical mounds, and often have a visible “plug” for their
door. They eat roots, bark, carrots, beets, and other garden plants. Voles, also known as meadow mice, use the tunnels of both moles and gophers. They eat plant parts and carry diseases that are bad news for humans. You can prevent some problems by using halfinch mesh hardware cloth on the bottoms of raised beds. And if you’re planting new trees or shrubs, form a hardware cloth basket around their root balls for protection. If you must remove moles, voles, or gophers, trapping is the most reliable method. Use a trap that is the proper size for the animal you have and set it carefully, following all label directions. Once caught, handle dead animals with a plastic bag on your hand. Turn the bag inside out over the animal, tie the bag shut, and put it in the trash to avoid possible flea or tick transmission. (This is especially true for ground squirrels; they are known carriers of the flea that transmits the Bubonic plague.) While snakes, raptors, cats, and other predators may help reduce mole and gopher problems, “snake oil” is not likely to. Repellents, vibrators, noisemakers, smoke bombs, gas cartridges, and predator urine are unlikely to deter small mammals. Also, never use poison baits, also called rodenticides. They can be particularly dangerous to pets,
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Broad-footed mole. children, and other wildlife. They are less reliable than traps, and are deadly to the world we live in. I first encountered moles when I dug into a few of their tunnels in the cow pastures of Tillamook. I never did study them closely, however, and it wasn’t until my wife, Sue, trapped one unintentionally in her garden that we reacquainted ourselves with this fascinating creature. Without a doubt the most exciting part of Steve’s book for me is what he presents on the marsupial moles of Australia. In the early 1970s,
I went to bush with a family of aborigines in North Australia. I wanted to spend time with the native people whom I have loved since I read about them in mystery writer Arthur Upfield’s “Boney” books. Oh, if I had known about the marsupial mole when I was feasting on other marsupials on the shores of the billabong with those wonderful people; how much richer would have been my time. It would have been so grand to have gone molesearching with Daphne, the 12-year old daughter of my host.
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Commercial rent relief available The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce reports that the Oregon Legislative Emergency Board allocated $100 million to Business Oregon for a new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides grants to building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. The grants can go up to $100,000 per each business tenant lease, but not more than $3 million for each landlord. The landlord must agree not to evict the tenant for six months and waive any rights to collect outstanding penalties or interest, or enforce eviction clauses related to the delinquent lease payments between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021. “This new funding comes at a critical time to bring small businesses out of accumulated debt caused by the pandemic,” said Business Oregon Interim Director Chris Cummings. “With improving COVID-19 numbers and us all doing our part to curb the spread, we can get businesses operating
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again. This program lets them get going with a little less weight on their shoulders.” The program is intended to help small business tenants that have 100 or fewer employees. The agreement will include additional protections for tenants, such as noneviction clauses, and a waiver of penalties and interest. The program opened for applications on Monday, March 8. Both the business tenant and property owner will need to participate in the application process and sign the grant agreement, but the initial application needs to be completed by the landlord. The application period will be open for two weeks, with eligible submissions chosen by a lottery system that will also ensure geographic distribution across all regions of the state. The program is split into two rounds, the first $50 million will be allocated in the application period that opened March 8. The remaining will be used in an additional application period that will open in late April. Applicants from the first round will automatically be considered in the second round, as will any new roundtwo applicants. More information is available at www.oregon4biz.com.
Northern flickers (Colaptes auratus) are large, black-spotted woodpeckers that feed mainly on ants and beetles. They are often seen on lawns and sidewalks gleaning insects and may be seen in loose groups of five to 10 in late summer and fall. The northern flicker occurs in either redshafted- west of the Rocky Mountains, or yellowshafted in the eastern U.S., and will hybridize to yield various shaft color and head pattern combinations. Gaffer, hairy-wicket, heigh-ho, gawker, and yellowhammer are just a few of the flickers’ nicknames. In 1927 the “yellowhammer” became the state bird of Alabama. Nesting in tree cavities the northern flicker lays five to eight white eggs that incubate for 11 to 13 days and fledge in 24 to 27 days. Unlike other woodpeckers, they will often use the same nest in consecutive years. Some northern flickers stay in our region year round; however most migrate to warmer southern areas including Mexico and Cuba. A gathering of flickers is
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Lon Kellstrom By Sue Stafford | Correspondent
“Grandchildren are someone else for us to love and be loved by,” he said. Kellstrom regrets not having the benefit of his dad’s counsel, when at age 24 he left home to begin his first career in the hospitality field as a management trainee for Western International Hotels (later Westin Hotels) at the Benson Hotel in Portland. He started out on the front desk, working his way up to assistant manager in less than two years. It was there he met his future wife, Diane, when she recognized him from several encounters years earlier in Klamath Falls when their fathers were both involved in Shriners activities. Diane was a flight attendant for United Airlines based in Seattle and her flight crew overnighted at the Benson. After that chance meeting, I-5 between Portland and Seattle was well-traveled by Kellstrom for a yearand-a-half and on August 26, 1972 they were married in Klamath Falls, just as Lon was being transferred to the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco as assistant manager. Diane transferred her home base to San Francisco where they lived for a year before being transferred to Copenhagen for six months to help open the 550-room Hotel Scandinavia owned by SAS Airlines, where Lon’s frequent response was, “Sorry, I only speak English.” Kellstrom’s evolving
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embodies hard work, integrity, and perseverance Former Sisters mayor and City Council member for 14 years, Lon Kellstrom has been described by family, friends, and those who worked with him as humble, a man of integrity who lives according to his principles, supportive, decisive, knowledgeable, and gracious. He has weathered a number of lifechanging events and persevered. Born in Seattle, spending a few years in Portland, and finally settling with his family in Klamath Falls, where his dad was an insurance adjuster. Kellstrom went through the Klamath Falls schools. He was the oldest of three boys. His youngest brother, Todd, served as mayor of Klamath Falls at the same time Kellstrom was mayor in Sisters. In summers during college, he worked in the mills. Kellstrom is now a father of two grown children, Slater and Sloane, who have, in Kellstrom’s words, “gifted him with grandchildren who are so special.” Kellstrom’s own father died too early, at 55, and never got to see his children married or his grandchildren, something for which Kellstrom feels sadness.
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Lon Kellstrom is first and foremost a family man. His adult children have “gifted him with grandchildren who are so special.
career demanded regular moves and long commutes, which took their toll. He was working as an executive manger with Westin Hotels back again in the San Francisco Bay Area when, as he put it, “I got a wild hair and decided to resign from Westin and start a hotel consulting business with Basel Miaullis, former manager of the Benson Hotel.” The family moved again to West Linn, Oregon, where daughter Sloane was born in 1982 and instantly became the apple of her daddy’s eye. For three years the consulting business’s biggest client was Kahneeta Hot Springs Resort on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Kellstrom was responsible for training the first tribal member to be manager of the resort. Kellstrom found himself commuting again between West Linn and the reservation, spending some weeknights at the resort, so he took a job with a property management company in Vancouver that was managing a number Lon Kellstrom is a die-hard of California properties San Francisco Giants fan. He was that had gone through bankruptcy. thrilled to attend a World Series The San Francisco game with his brother, Scott. work required
commuting again until they were able to sell their home and move to Half Moon Bay, California, where they lived from mid-1988 until 1993. Kellstrom heard the general manager position at Black Butte Ranch was going to be open and he had always had an interest in the Ranch. He interviewed, was the only one called back for a second interview and was offered the job. Kellstrom likes to say he “was the general manager for 30 minutes.” Two homeowners and one board member threatened to recall the board over Kellstrom’s hiring. Eventually, Michael Jenkins, who came from a resort in Park City, Utah, was hired. “That was a tough pill to swallow,” Kellstrom admitted. “I know I could have made a positive difference.” The family moved to Central Oregon anyway in August 1993, in time for Slater to start daily doubles football practice at Sisters High School. They liked the small-town look and feel of Sisters with no stop lights, one phone prefix (549), and a population of 750-800. They rented a house at Black Butte Ranch from a former fraternity brother. They started building their house on Tyee Drive in October 1996.
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A friend of Kellstrom’s suggested he join them in building homes and so began a new chapter. Dennis Arsenault of Bend was his mentor and acted as a subcontractor. Over more than a decade, Kellstrom Construction built 77 custom single-family homes and duplexes, one-third in Sisters and twothirds in Redmond. Then the Great Recession hit and building stopped. Kellstrom held on until 2012 when he built his last house. At the age of 67, he was faced with the challenge of finding a job. And Kellstrom can attest that ageism is a real thing. “I tortured Jeff McDonald (manager of Ray’s Food Place) enough that he finally agreed to hire me,” he said. “I owe Jeff a lot – he gave me a job.” Kellstrom began in the produce department and ended working in all the different departments, restocking shelves, cleaning up, monitoring inventory. He enjoyed produce but lifting 50 pounds of potatoes and 40 pounds of fruit became daunting. “I was worried I was going to fall and break something, so I switched to being a courtesy clerk, and working in dairy,” he explained.
That Kellstrom would be notable as one of Ray’s hardest-working employees is no surprise to his son Slater. “I’ve never met anyone with a better work ethic, professionalism, or integrity,” he told The Nugget. “He always worked harder and complained less than anyone I’ve ever met. For me, the kind of “old school guy” he is, is more impressive the older I get… The ‘look people in the eye,’ strong handshake, honest, salt-of-the-earth type. The guy that can work both white- and blue- collar jobs with equal expertise and do so with honesty and integrity.” Former Sisters City Manager Eileen Stein said, “He has gone from the perceived heights of hotel management to a career as a custom home builder and councilor/mayor, to his time at Ray’s. All throughout, he’s carried values of commitment to family, community service, humility, and faith. It has been a truly incredible story… It helps me to this day to reflect on the amount of change in Lon’s life and to know I’ll be okay in my own.” Kellstrom worked at Ray’s from May 2013 to February 2021. He admitted he was surprised to earn a five-year pin, let alone work a total of eight years there. He actually turned in his letter of resignation in August 2020 after working 16 days straight and realizing he just couldn’t keep doing that anymore. When he finally left six months later, Assistant Manager Del Kaufman told him, “We’ll need four of you.” Lon’s public service started when City Manager Barbara Warren recruited him to run for City Council after getting to know him when he came to City Hall for building permits. He won his first election to a twoyear term by one vote, defeating Dave Moyer 151-150 in the November 1997 election. During his term in office, Kellstrom considers the installation of the City sewer system the most important project that Council worked on. Mayor Steve Wilson made two trips to Washington D.C. to lobby the U.S.
Forest Service to allow the City to purchase the land for the sewage treatment plant. They chose the most expensive system to install — gravity fed — and it has proven to be the right choice. Kellstrom worked closely with Stein when she became city manager. “Lon and I had a strong relationship all throughout his time on the council and as the mayor,” she recalled. “He was always available to check in with and be supportive of staff, would take the time to listen to and understand the issues, had a good grasp of the budget, and was decisive. “He would let us know when we fell short of expectations, but always did so graciously. He really understood the boundary lines between policy and management, and was respectful of those boundary lines,” Stein said. “And yet, I could always run something by him for his advice and counsel. I am not sure he enjoyed being mayor, at first, but understood his moment to take the helm of city leadership and executed it with conviction and humility.” As Kellstrom enters retirement, he says he has no specific plans. He is trying to get back into a daily exercise routine and is finding it difficult. He is going to visit his brother in Gresham who is dealing with cancer and a cousin who recently suffered a stroke. He wants to get back into attending church on a regular basis, something that wasn’t possible with his work schedule at Ray’s. His faith is very important to him. Lon and Diane Kellstrom will
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celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary this August. Diane’s respect and admiration for her husband is evident after nearly half a century. “He is a deeply devoted family man and a man of great integrity,” she told The Nugget. “Lon has always had the strength of his convictions. He does not back down when his principles are involved, yet is always willing to listen to others who may disagree. “He is a voracious reader and as a result, is knowledgeable about many different topics. He has a deep faith in God, is proudly patriotic, takes great pride in being a hard worker, and is intensely loyal to friends and family. I feel so blessed to be married to this man of strong character who respects and supports me and would do anything to make sure his family is taken care of.” Additional commentary from friends and family of Lon Kellstrom may be found with the online version of this story at www.nuggetnews.com.
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Lon Kellstrom By Sue Stafford | Correspondent
“Grandchildren are someone else for us to love and be loved by,” he said. Kellstrom regrets not having the benefit of his dad’s counsel, when at age 24 he left home to begin his first career in the hospitality field as a management trainee for Western International Hotels (later Westin Hotels) at the Benson Hotel in Portland. He started out on the front desk, working his way up to assistant manager in less than two years. It was there he met his future wife, Diane, when she recognized him from several encounters years earlier in Klamath Falls when their fathers were both involved in Shriners activities. Diane was a flight attendant for United Airlines based in Seattle and her flight crew overnighted at the Benson. After that chance meeting, I-5 between Portland and Seattle was well-traveled by Kellstrom for a yearand-a-half and on August 26, 1972 they were married in Klamath Falls, just as Lon was being transferred to the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco as assistant manager. Diane transferred her home base to San Francisco where they lived for a year before being transferred to Copenhagen for six months to help open the 550-room Hotel Scandinavia owned by SAS Airlines, where Lon’s frequent response was, “Sorry, I only speak English.” Kellstrom’s evolving
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Lon Kellstrom is known as a hard-working man —but he’s found time to enjoy the Oregon outdoors, including a fishing trip on the Rogue River.
embodies hard work, integrity, and perseverance Former Sisters mayor and City Council member for 14 years, Lon Kellstrom has been described by family, friends, and those who worked with him as humble, a man of integrity who lives according to his principles, supportive, decisive, knowledgeable, and gracious. He has weathered a number of lifechanging events and persevered. Born in Seattle, spending a few years in Portland, and finally settling with his family in Klamath Falls, where his dad was an insurance adjuster. Kellstrom went through the Klamath Falls schools. He was the oldest of three boys. His youngest brother, Todd, served as mayor of Klamath Falls at the same time Kellstrom was mayor in Sisters. In summers during college, he worked in the mills. Kellstrom is now a father of two grown children, Slater and Sloane, who have, in Kellstrom’s words, “gifted him with grandchildren who are so special.” Kellstrom’s own father died too early, at 55, and never got to see his children married or his grandchildren, something for which Kellstrom feels sadness.
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Lon Kellstrom is first and foremost a family man. His adult children have “gifted him with grandchildren who are so special.
career demanded regular moves and long commutes, which took their toll. He was working as an executive manger with Westin Hotels back again in the San Francisco Bay Area when, as he put it, “I got a wild hair and decided to resign from Westin and start a hotel consulting business with Basel Miaullis, former manager of the Benson Hotel.” The family moved again to West Linn, Oregon, where daughter Sloane was born in 1982 and instantly became the apple of her daddy’s eye. For three years the consulting business’s biggest client was Kahneeta Hot Springs Resort on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Kellstrom was responsible for training the first tribal member to be manager of the resort. Kellstrom found himself commuting again between West Linn and the reservation, spending some weeknights at the resort, so he took a job with a property management company in Vancouver that was managing a number Lon Kellstrom is a die-hard of California properties San Francisco Giants fan. He was that had gone through bankruptcy. thrilled to attend a World Series The San Francisco game with his brother, Scott. work required
commuting again until they were able to sell their home and move to Half Moon Bay, California, where they lived from mid-1988 until 1993. Kellstrom heard the general manager position at Black Butte Ranch was going to be open and he had always had an interest in the Ranch. He interviewed, was the only one called back for a second interview and was offered the job. Kellstrom likes to say he “was the general manager for 30 minutes.” Two homeowners and one board member threatened to recall the board over Kellstrom’s hiring. Eventually, Michael Jenkins, who came from a resort in Park City, Utah, was hired. “That was a tough pill to swallow,” Kellstrom admitted. “I know I could have made a positive difference.” The family moved to Central Oregon anyway in August 1993, in time for Slater to start daily doubles football practice at Sisters High School. They liked the small-town look and feel of Sisters with no stop lights, one phone prefix (549), and a population of 750-800. They rented a house at Black Butte Ranch from a former fraternity brother. They started building their house on Tyee Drive in October 1996.
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A friend of Kellstrom’s suggested he join them in building homes and so began a new chapter. Dennis Arsenault of Bend was his mentor and acted as a subcontractor. Over more than a decade, Kellstrom Construction built 77 custom single-family homes and duplexes, one-third in Sisters and twothirds in Redmond. Then the Great Recession hit and building stopped. Kellstrom held on until 2012 when he built his last house. At the age of 67, he was faced with the challenge of finding a job. And Kellstrom can attest that ageism is a real thing. “I tortured Jeff McDonald (manager of Ray’s Food Place) enough that he finally agreed to hire me,” he said. “I owe Jeff a lot – he gave me a job.” Kellstrom began in the produce department and ended working in all the different departments, restocking shelves, cleaning up, monitoring inventory. He enjoyed produce but lifting 50 pounds of potatoes and 40 pounds of fruit became daunting. “I was worried I was going to fall and break something, so I switched to being a courtesy clerk, and working in dairy,” he explained.
That Kellstrom would be notable as one of Ray’s hardest-working employees is no surprise to his son Slater. “I’ve never met anyone with a better work ethic, professionalism, or integrity,” he told The Nugget. “He always worked harder and complained less than anyone I’ve ever met. For me, the kind of “old school guy” he is, is more impressive the older I get… The ‘look people in the eye,’ strong handshake, honest, salt-of-the-earth type. The guy that can work both white- and blue- collar jobs with equal expertise and do so with honesty and integrity.” Former Sisters City Manager Eileen Stein said, “He has gone from the perceived heights of hotel management to a career as a custom home builder and councilor/mayor, to his time at Ray’s. All throughout, he’s carried values of commitment to family, community service, humility, and faith. It has been a truly incredible story… It helps me to this day to reflect on the amount of change in Lon’s life and to know I’ll be okay in my own.” Kellstrom worked at Ray’s from May 2013 to February 2021. He admitted he was surprised to earn a five-year pin, let alone work a total of eight years there. He actually turned in his letter of resignation in August 2020 after working 16 days straight and realizing he just couldn’t keep doing that anymore. When he finally left six months later, Assistant Manager Del Kaufman told him, “We’ll need four of you.” Lon’s public service started when City Manager Barbara Warren recruited him to run for City Council after getting to know him when he came to City Hall for building permits. He won his first election to a twoyear term by one vote, defeating Dave Moyer 151-150 in the November 1997 election. During his term in office, Kellstrom considers the installation of the City sewer system the most important project that Council worked on. Mayor Steve Wilson made two trips to Washington D.C. to lobby the U.S.
Forest Service to allow the City to purchase the land for the sewage treatment plant. They chose the most expensive system to install — gravity fed — and it has proven to be the right choice. Kellstrom worked closely with Stein when she became city manager. “Lon and I had a strong relationship all throughout his time on the council and as the mayor,” she recalled. “He was always available to check in with and be supportive of staff, would take the time to listen to and understand the issues, had a good grasp of the budget, and was decisive. “He would let us know when we fell short of expectations, but always did so graciously. He really understood the boundary lines between policy and management, and was respectful of those boundary lines,” Stein said. “And yet, I could always run something by him for his advice and counsel. I am not sure he enjoyed being mayor, at first, but understood his moment to take the helm of city leadership and executed it with conviction and humility.” As Kellstrom enters retirement, he says he has no specific plans. He is trying to get back into a daily exercise routine and is finding it difficult. He is going to visit his brother in Gresham who is dealing with cancer and a cousin who recently suffered a stroke. He wants to get back into attending church on a regular basis, something that wasn’t possible with his work schedule at Ray’s. His faith is very important to him. Lon and Diane Kellstrom will
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celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary this August. Diane’s respect and admiration for her husband is evident after nearly half a century. “He is a deeply devoted family man and a man of great integrity,” she told The Nugget. “Lon has always had the strength of his convictions. He does not back down when his principles are involved, yet is always willing to listen to others who may disagree. “He is a voracious reader and as a result, is knowledgeable about many different topics. He has a deep faith in God, is proudly patriotic, takes great pride in being a hard worker, and is intensely loyal to friends and family. I feel so blessed to be married to this man of strong character who respects and supports me and would do anything to make sure his family is taken care of.” Additional commentary from friends and family of Lon Kellstrom may be found with the online version of this story at www.nuggetnews.com.
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Obituaries Norma Joan Funai
May 9, 1929 — February 16, 2021
Norma Joan Funai passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in Bend on February 16. Norma was born to Walter Allen Anderson and Hazel Clancy Anderson and spent her early years in Letcher, South Dakota. She had fond memories of her time there growing up with her older sister, Peggy Lou. Her father died when she was 6. A year later, they moved to Pasadena, California, to live with her grandmother. In 1941, her mother met and married Holt Condon. In 1946, they moved to Corona del Mar, California, where she enjoyed her high school years living by the sea. Norma attended college at the University of Santa Barbara where she graduated with a degree in art education. There she met her future husband, Arnold Irving Funai. After graduation, she landed a job teaching art to middle schoolers. Arnold and Norma married in 1952 in Newport Beach, California, and settled in Oxnard, California. Their three children were born there between 1953 and 1959. The family moved to Sunnyvale, California, in 1962. Once the children were through elementary school, Norma took a job teaching first and second grades at West Valley Elementary
school. She continued to teach there until her retirement in 1991. The family enjoyed many camping and skiing vacations. Norma became interested in teaching children about the wonders of nature while in Sunnyvale and began volunteering with an outdoor education group in the area. Norma and Arnold moved to Sisters in 1993. They purchased a house in Sage Meadow with a stunning view of the Three Sisters mountains to the south and a nature-rich meadow to the east. Norma was quick to make new friends with both neighbors in the community as well as the birdlife. She quickly found organizations to volunteer with so she could continue to teach children and adults about nature. She became an advanced birder and particularly enjoyed leading bird hikes. She volunteered many hours with both High Desert Museum in Bend, and Deschutes Basin Land Trust, leading tours and educating groups about the Land Trust’s efforts on various land preservation projects. She also collaborated with Cornell Ornithology and provided many decades of birding observation data from her home. She was also very active in the Sisters community organizing a quilting group, serving on the Deschutes County Library board, and
Caroline (Carrie) Cheatham November 5, 1948 — February 2, 2021
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participating in Sisters Garden Club. She continued to enjoy creating artwork throughout her life, including her annual hand-crafted Christmas cards. She absolutely loved living in Sisters with the many wonderful people that made up the fabric of the community. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Funai, and her sister, Peggy Lou Feldmeier. She is survived by her three children, Robert Funai (Santa Barbara, California), Carole Miles (Gresham), and Amy Moloney (Eureka, California); two grandchildren, Daniel Miles (Bend) and Hannah Delvalle; and one great-grandson, Elijah Delvalle (Vernajoul, France). Norma’s ashes will join her beloved husband’s ashes in the Metolius River during a private ceremony. The family looks forward to a return visit of the eagle spirit at that time. Contributions in Norma’s name may be made to Deschutes Land Trust: www. deschuteslandtrust.org.
Carrie Cheatham peacefully passed away early in the morning February 2 at her home in Caldwell, Idaho, with her family by her side, after a long battle with a severe lung infection. Carrie started her adventurous life in Salem, Oregon and, after finishing high school and college, she married the love of her life, Jim, in 1968. She worked as a dental assistant, office manager, and a dispatcher for a large heating and cooling company before leaving Salem in 1978 with her husband and young son to move to Sisters after purchasing The Gallery Restaurant. For years Carrie and Jim worked as a team managing the restaurant until they retired. Carrie was an avid and accomplished horsewoman, enjoying riding trails and the beach with her girlfriends, and she participated in a precision drill team that performed at many rodeos around the state. She was also the president of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer for the Sisters Rodeo. In addition, Carrie enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling, driving hot rods, and driving the Baja to her winter home in Cabo San Lucus. In her later years, she and Jim would jet boat up
the Salmon River in Idaho to the family cabin in the Frank Church Wilderness. Carrie was one of a kind. She called a spade a spade and her favorite phrase was “get over it.” She was kind and generous when needed and possessed an infectious laugh we will never forget. She had exquisite taste and took pride in her homes. Carrie was loved and admired by many and surely will be missed. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers Mike and Donald; and her sister Cindy. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Jim; her son Jeff and daughter-in-law Genene; her sisters Linda, Sue, Nancy, Robin, Gretchen, Becky; and her brother Joe. We will raise a glass of wine in Carrie’s honor with her friends and loved ones later this summer. RIP my friend.
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Obituaries Kate Aspen Catherine Janicki
January 13, 1956 — February 13, 2021
“A Life that touches others goes on forever.” Kate passed away peacefully the evening of February 13, 2021 with her loving family by her side and the thoughts and prayers of her many friends going with her. How many words can you think of to describe Kate? A few that come to mind are supportive, thoughtful, generous, a real pal, confidant, giving, kind, big-hearted, sympathetic, helpful, beautiful and a born seeker. She would just laugh at these words and would probably say, “Oh, I am just who I am!” She was born Catherine Beal, with a twin brother Rod, and she had two younger sisters, Carol and Patti Jo. She married Harry Janicki in 1991, and they had a daughter, Nicole.
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Nicole and Greg Gehring gave Kate and Harry two wonderful grandsons they adored, Thor and Oden Gehring-Scagliotti. It would be remiss not to mention her beloved dog, Dixie. One day, in 1987, handpainting one of her famously beautiful gourds that found their way into prestigious art galleries and museums, she was thinking about her favorite tree, the Aspen — and presto! Kate changed her name to suit who she really felt she was — an artist and a cowgirl — Kate Aspen. With her long, flaming red hair, high cheekbones, and eyes that sparkled, she was a beautiful woman and she was loved by so many! She took a deep breath and submitted one of her painted gourds to the Birds in Art Show in 2001, held at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. To no one’s surprise, she was accepted. She said, “All the ‘big dogs’ were there! To me, they were like movie stars!” Kate sewed and painted the scenes on the famous teepees made by Nomadic Tipi Makers located in Tumalo. She said that was one of her “best jobs.” Those large canvases were a work of art, and a true depiction of the symbols, colors, and legends of the Native American. Asked what things she loved, she replied that she loved riding motorcycles with Harry. They roared their way to Utah, Joseph, Oregon, and the Coast. She loved haunting antique and junk stores and pawn shops. She especially loved going
to the Oregon Coast. But what she loved most of all was her family. She was a true artist at designing and making jewelry. She opened a bead shop in Sisters 17 years ago and imported rare and beautiful trade beads, which she turned into stunning and now collectible pieces of jewelry. She studied books about Native American Jewelry, especially turquoise and silver. She was largely self-taught and quickly became familiar with those artisans past and present, as well as the mines that beautiful stone comes from, many now closed. Branching out, Kate realizing there was no resale for quality Western Wear. Cowgirls and Indians Resale was born, selling designer clothing at a competitive cost, as well as turquoise jewelry and art. She made many, many friends who loved stopping by, sitting on the large leather couch and talking with her. She hosted book signings and other gatherings. She was always ready for a chat. Many of us can
still hear her greeting, “Hi there...” She felt her greatest achievement was being accepted into the prestigious C.M. Russell Art Week in Great Falls, Montana, 12 years ago, with the first of what became her “Red Necklace Series.” Rare African Red Hearts trade beads, interspersed with silver charms or turquoise and always with a “theme,” these necklaces were a source of hot bidding by the collectors. She had an “auxiliary Cowgirls & Indians shop” in Montana during the Russell show and made even more friends with the women who shopped her beautiful Western Designer clothes and jewelry. Always busy, she finished the last of the Red Necklace Series called “Cracker Jacks Last Ride.” The Russell Museum accepted it for the auction and art show this coming Fall. Kate will be there in spirit, you can bet on that. Kate knew that life can change in a split second. She said, ”I feel I have lived a full life and I hope I’ve left a small mark on earth.” One of her friends, and there are many, said, “Kate is the most giving person in the world.” Her generosity was legendary. She would literally give you the shirt off her back, as many can attest. Kate’s life, so very well lived for herself, her family, as well as those lucky enough to be in her evergrowing circle, will go forward. Her faith in God was strong. She was especially fond of two sayings from
the old-time cowgirls in the rodeo. When they went into the arena to mount a bucking bronc, a friend would always go with the rider. Just before the horse was turned loose, the friend would grip the rider’s knee and say, “Don’t weaken.” Kate never did. But “Let ‘er Buck” was her favorite motto and she lived by it. There will be a celebration of her life at a later time. Her family suggests that you donate to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance at https://ocrahope.org in Kate Aspen’s name. It is said that when a cowgirl dies and goes to Heaven, she does not get a halo. Instead, she gets a big sterling silver trophy belt buckle with her name engraved it. It is by no stretch of the imagination that Kate’s buckle is being made by all the Navajo artisans she so admired and the engraving says, “Champion of all.”
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Nugget. Everything you say about Sisters’ major events — the rodeo, the quilt show, and the folk festival — is most certainly true. I take issue with only one aspect of your proposal. At this time, at the close of the winter virus season, I don’t believe the citizens of Sisters should be petitioning our county or state governance institutions for permission to resume our lives. Rather, I believe the City Council should engage the community in a conversation to examine the current state of the science and the data, and the risks associated with returning to the events that so characterize our community’s relationships with the outside world each year, to determine how we should conduct ourselves this year with regard to those events. In Article 1, Section 1 of the Oregon constitution, it says this: “Natural rights inherent in people. We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.” In Section 26, it says this: “Assemblages of people; instruction of representatives; application to legislature. No law shall be passed re-straining any of the inhabitants of the State from assembling together in a peaceable manner to consult for their common good; nor from instructing their Representatives; nor from applying to the Legislature for re-dress of greviances [sic].” These rights are clearly unconditioned. It seems to me that the citizens of Sisters, through the voice of their elected City Council, after considering all of the science and current health of the community, in all of its aspects, should simply tell the public and “instruct our representatives” as to what the City of Sisters intends to do with regard to its community life going forward. If any entity chooses to take issue with those decisions, let them bring evidence to the City Council that other decisions would be more appropriate. Many of us in the community are prepared to help the Council sort through the confusion of conflicting information as part of the conversation. As Article 1, Section 26 says, we, the citizens of Sisters, should be “assembling together in a peaceable manner to consult for [our] common good,” and “instructing our representatives.” The decisions about the City’s major events are for the citizens of Sisters to make. Those who assert otherwise must support their claims. As a colleague of mine once said, “In God we trust; all others bring data.” Charlie Stephens
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To the Editor: We need our schools to be teaching children in person, full time, five days a week. This is critical for the educational and social development of our children. As a parent of a fourth grader, and concerned citizen of the local community in general, I attended the recent “coffee meeting” on March 3 with Sisters Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl, to express my concerns about the schools still being only on a partial in-person schedule. The general consensus among national educational leaders seems to indicate school children are suffering in both scholastic performance and emotional health due to lack of in-person education. Currently, students in Sisters Elementary School are attending in-person four days a week, while the middle-school and high-school students are attending in-person two days a week. Superintendent Scholl indicated the middle and high schools are on a hybrid schedule, where half of the students go two days a week, the other half a different two days. This is due to regulatory mandates, which dictate a certain space requirement per student in classrooms. He also indicated that the State of Oregon was not very informative in providing the logic and science on how this spacing was determined, or when and how the mandates would be modified. I have found articles where many medical professionals indicate a hybrid attendance schedule has more potential to spread communicable viruses than full-time school attendance. Superintendent Scholl indicated that the district goal is See LETTERS on page 31
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Grants reduce wildfire Volleyball team finally hits the court risk for Camp Sherman By Rongi Yost Correspondent
Residents of Camp Sherman are eligible to apply for grant funding to reduce wildfire risk around homes. Grant funding is made available through a partnership with Jefferson County, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), and the SistersCamp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District. Eligible residents will be offered a flat-rate reimbursement of $500 for treating the land around their homes to Firewise and the Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act (SB360) standards. The overall goal of this project is to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire to homes in high-risk areas by reducing hazardous fuels on private lands. The goal of SB360 is to minimize fire danger in subdivisions and neighborhoods and make firefighting safer and more effective. Information and tips about the standards for fire prevention and creating defensible space around your home
are available in the Living with Wildfire in Jefferson County handbook which can be found online at www. lakechinookfireandrescue. org/RSG/LivingWithFire_ Wildfire-PrepPlan_web.pdf. Fire chiefs will be responsible for assuring that the standards have been met prior to dispensing funds. Funding and/or technical assistance is available to assist homeowners/landowners with completing defensible-space projects. The fire officials are trained evaluators of the SB360 rules and will assess and certify properties as requested. Applications are being accepted now. All grants must be completed by December 1, 2021. To learn more about eligibility and view the application, landowners can contact the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District at 541-540-0771, or visit https://www.coic.org/emergency-preparedness/jeffco-fuels/ or contact Shelby Knight at sknight@coic.org 541-548-9535.
After more than a year, the Lady Outlaws finally got back on the court. They travelled to Cascade on Thursday, March 4, and defeated the Cougars 25-18, 25-15, 23-25, and 25-15. Sisters had to work out some nerves and jitters in the first match, but looked to their veteran leaders who brought consistency and calmness to the court. The Outlaws were led by Greta Davis, who finished the night with 23 kills and two blocks. Sophie Silva recorded nine kills and five blocks, and Natalie Sitz added five kills and three aces. Setter Ellie Rush finished with 40 assists. Coach Rory Rush said, “It was a good first win for us and gave us a chance to get everyone in and work to find our chemistry on the floor.” A day later, Sisters travelled to 6A Bend High for some fierce competition. The Outlaws fell with scores of 18-25, 14-25, and 22-25. The game started strong
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with teams scoring points back and forth. The Outlaws took a small lead, but then the Lava Bears went on a six-point scoring run to swing the momentum in their favor and pull ahead for the win. In the second set, the Lady Outlaws struggled with their passes and their offense and just couldn’t find their rhythm. In the final set, Sisters came out with energy and played strong against the Lava Bears. The game went back and forth with some good, long rallies, but the Outlaws just couldn’t hang on for the win. Davis had a strong hitting night from the outside, and led the team with 17 kills and four blocks. Sophie Silva was an offensive threat in the middle and finished with 11 kills and four blocks. Rush recorded 33 assists and five aces. Freshman Grace Vohs
recorded six kills and four blocks at crucial moments in the game. Rush told The Nugget that the coaches are excited to see her progress throughout the season. Rush said, “We saw some really strong play from everyone tonight. This game was about good competition and us getting better. We will regroup and continue to grow as a team.” Sisters was to play at home against Mt. View on Monday, March 8. They were to travel to Philomath on Wednesday, March 10, but Philomath is still in the “extreme risk” category for COVID-19 and won’t be able to play. Instead, the Outlaws will head to Crook County for a match against the Cowgirls. On Saturday, Sisters has two games; one against Ridgeview and one against Hood River, both played at Ridgeview in Redmond.
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Tatum Sitz
“The first thoughts that come to my mind when I think of Tatum is tenacious. She is one who continues to overcome adversity with such grace and a positive attitude. Tatum is mature beyond her years as she took on the additional role of making sure our students enjoy their school experience as much as possible this year. She sacrifices her time to meet with teachers, administrators, and other students to make us better. Tatum is a true leader who takes action. I’m excited to see how she evolves throughout her adult life. Tatum is a blessing.” — Joe Hosang “Tatum is such a light at SHS. She is a positive leader and such a great person to be around. A hole will be left in the SHS community when Tatum moves on to the next adventure of her life! Thank you for being you, Tatum!” — Kristy Rawls “Tatum Sitz is an awesome songwriter and performer. She has been involved in the Americana Project all four of her high school
shatterproof, performs in heat and cold, and is always reliable. I only have an iPhone SE but I hear them 12s are pretty cool.” — Neil Fendall “Tatum Sitz brightens the world with her smile, her kindness, and her caring nature. She is such an asset to our community. Her leadership is felt across our school. Through challenging times she has led her classmates with positive action and inspired change. I am so grateful for Tatum and wish her the best!” — Rima Givot “Tatum is an outgoing, talented, and kind student. She cares for her classmates and fellow Outlaws like family. I have been honored to have Tatum in class and am confident of her bright future ahead. Best of luck to Tatum as she represents Sisters Outlaws, while pursuing her passion beyond SHS doors.” — Emily Kernen “I can not say enough about Tatum. She is a pleasure to have in class, she is tenacious, works hard, thinks outside the box and is always ready to help others. I can not wait to see what her guitar looks like.” — Tony Cosby “Tatum brings such big-hearted determination and care and joy to all she does. I so admire how she has faced challenges in the classroom and in athletics with this can-do spunk and positivity. Her leadership and time sacrificed in regards to student activities throughout her four years has been commendable, but especially during the pandemic. I appreciate her thoughtfulness about how to meet needs and how to grow and how to encourage others. I love how her songwriting speaks of the hard and good in life and the authenticity she brings to her performing. Tatum just brings a lot of LIFE to this world. It has made a difference at SHS, and I know it will continue to do wherever she goes.” — Jami Lyn Weber “Tatum is pure sunshine. She is a light wherever she goes. She
positively influences others and unselfishly cheers them on. Even in the midst of challenges, hard times, and setbacks, she finds the silver lining and presses on. I am always impressed with her intuitive heart — on multiple occasions, I have seen her notice and invite in the person on the outskirts, give a needed high-five or hug (virtually, of course) to staff and students, and be the first to raise her hand to help a cause. She is vivacious, has a can-do attitude, and is fiercely motivated to be the best she can be. It is difficult to imagine SHS without her, but I am also excited to send her off, knowing how many lives she will touch and inspire.” — Samra Spear
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years. She has performed at countless Sisters Folk Festival events. She has also attended many songwriting camps and recorded lots of incredible music on the yearly Americana Project CD recordings. I can always count on Tatum to represent Sisters High School and the Americana Project with total professionalism, enthusiasm, and extreme talent. Congratulations, Tatum!” — Rick Johnson “Tatum is just terrific. To see her amazing spirit and positive attitude after battling difficult issues it has been motivational to everyone, staff and students. She is a great Outlaw.” — Rand Runco “Tatum Sitz is a true Outlaw. During these difficult times, she’s done everything in her power to keep SHS students connected. She’s also made an extra effort to organize memorable events, and she hasn’t let these unusual times dampen her spirit. In short, she’s compassionate, courageous, and resilient — and those are just a few of the reasons that she truly deserves this award. Congratulations, Tatum!” — Matt Bradley “Tatum is a go-getter! She steps in wherever she sees a need, and she does it with a great attitude and smile. She is quick to learn new things. I’ve loved having her as my office aid. I trust her to hold the fort when I step away.” — Ruth Barrios “I remember Tatum in seventh grade. She would always rally and work hard all while having that crazy positive attitude she has with that great big smile of hers! Wow! Over the years seeing her out and about cheering on her fellow Outlaws, competing, serving her community, and spreading her sense of joy has been so wonderful. Thanks for all that Tatum; and Congrats!” — Deb Riehle “Tatum Sitz: She’s tireless, relentless in her work ethic, and bounces back from every setback. In the old days, we called kids like T ‘Silly Putty’ because of how they bounced back from any obstacle in their way. Now that half the population is too young to know what Silly Putty is, I’d call her an iPhone 12. Waterproof,
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Sisters School Board spotlight By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
The Sisters School Board’s monthly meeting took place Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Sisters Middle School with all board members in attendance. • Board member David Thorsett expressed concern about the comparatively limited time that middle school students are in real-time contact with teachers while acknowledging that he understood that it is largely due to lack of physical space in the building to meet distancing requirements. Board member Jeff Smith posed a question about how effective the “at home” days are for students. The general response from principals is that the situation is not ideal, but that indicators thus far show students are holding steady on learning, and more data will provide a clearer picture. Note: The elementary school, which has been in-person four days a week most of the year, has reported good progress among students. The middle and high schools have only been in the hybrid model with students attending two days a week for the past six weeks, so there is not as much data collected. • Scholl requested guidance from the board on how to approach developing a school calendar for 2021-22 and got the word to build a “Covid Calendar” as well as a more traditional one. Board members acknowledged that since it appears that most of America may have had the chance to have a vaccine by May, the hope of a more “normal” school year seems to be increasing. • T h e s c h o o l b o a r d acknowledged the resignation of Sisters Middle School Principal Alison Haney, effective after this school year. Haney acknowledged “Classified Employee Appreciation Week” and expressed her deep thanks for the classified staff (paraprofessionals, custodians, transportation, maintenance, and food-preparation staff) and all the variety of jobs they have taken on above and beyond the call of duty to help the schools run smoothly during the pandemic. • Sisters High School science teacher Rima Givot and three students, Ryan Goff, Presley Adelt, and Molly Greaney shared a presentation regarding the Trout Creek Conservation Area (TCCA), which is part of the school district property behind the high school. The school district is the steward of this land in cooperation with the Forest Service and the Deschutes Land Trust. High school biology students conduct data collection and
other hands-on learning in the area. The students gave an update of the flora and fauna found in the area and reported on concerns regarding the area’s protection given the increase of human encroachment in the vicinity. • Business Manager Sherry Joseph reported that the current budget is in good standing. • Superintendent Curt Scholl reported that the hiring process is nearly complete for a replacement for retiring Special Education Director Martha Hindman. The posting for the job vacancy for the high school principal attracted a good number of applicants and screening and interviews are scheduled over the next two weeks. Enrollment has increased slightly to 1,154 and is expected to continue considering all the building taking place in the district. Regarding the proposed building levy in May, Scholl said that preliminary costs for a new elementary building considering market rates for construction appears to be at $29.5 millon. The bond
would generate approximately $33.8 million in total. • Seven applicants for the Sisters School District budget committee will be interviewed March 11. Board Member Jeff Smith commented that he hoped some of the applicants would consider running for the open school board positions. • Don Hedrick requested that the board vote to allow him to send a letter to the Oregon Legislature opposing Senate Bill 238, which seeks to prohibit school districts from hiring resource officers. Hedrick said he believed that it is a mistake to take local control away from districts and that districts should be able to choose whether to hire an officer if they would like. The board voted 5-0 in favor of sending the letter. Note: Sisters School District pays about two-thirds of the salary for a Deschutes County deputy to serve as a resource officer. • The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at Sisters Middle School library.
Oregon could permit human composting SALEM (AP) — A bill before the Oregon Legislature would make it the second state to allow human composting as an alternative to traditional burial or cremation. House Bill 2574, sponsored by Reps. Pam Marsh and Brian L. Clem, would allow bodies to be disposed of by alternative processes, including natural organic reduction — an accelerated decomposition process that turns bodies into soil within weeks, KOIN reported. It also clarifies rules surrounding alkaline hydrolysis, known as aqua cremation, and extends other funeral industry privileges and responsibilities to include natural organic reduction. A public hearing for the bill was set for Monday afternoon in the House
Committee on Business and Labor. Almost 100 people had submitted written testimony as of Monday morning, overwhelmingly in support of the bill. Most cited environmental reasons for their desire to be composted. Cremation uses more energy than composting and traditional burial involves harsh chemicals and takes up land. “Knowing that my remains could benefit the environment that has given me so much joy over the years gives me peace,” wrote Milwaukie resident Darin MacRae. If passed, the bill would take effect July 1, 2022. Washington became the first state to allow natural organic reduction in 2020. In late December, two facilities began performing the service.
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Outlaws soccer reins in Cowboys By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws boys soccer team kicked off their season firing on all cylinders, and crushed Crook County 8-0 in a well-balanced road win. Teams had just two weeks to prepare for the abbreviated season, and both were excited to finally be able to compete. Sisters boasts a much different team from a year ago, and several younger, more skilled players contributed in the successful effort. Sisters set the tone for the match early on and controlled much of the action, but goals came slowly in the first half. The Outlaws had several early chances but couldn’t capitalize. Persistence paid off and the scoring spree started in the 34th minute when sophomore Tate Kaczmarek put the ball into the back of the net. “Tate has matured as a player,” said Coach Jeff Husmann, “most notably is his work without the ball, hustling back and pressuring the ball.” At the half, the Outlaws were on top 1-0. Sisters dominated play in the second half, and never gave the Cowboys a chance to get in the game. Six minutes into the second half, Kaczmarek scored his second goal, and, one minute later, junior Ricky Huffman scored. Huffman is a handful for any defense, as he is relentless, physical, and fast. Husmann said, “Ricky’s decision making has improved tremendously and his positive attitude is contagious.” The Outlaws’ three-point lead allowed bench players to get in solid minutes, and sophomore Gus Patton was on point. Patton scored Sisters’ fourth goal in the 60th minute of play, and Husmann was ready with the compliments. “Gus is such a coachable kid,” said Husmann. “He’s soccer-savvy and makes smart decisions with the ball, so it was great to see him get a goal on the varsity pitch. He embodies the selfless style of play we have been working on this season.” The scoring spree continued fast and furious. Kaczmarek scored his third goal in the 61st minute for a hat trick, and three minutes later freshman Waylon Kiefer
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earned his first varsity goal. Hussman said that Kiefer is persistent and hard-working and the smile on his face after he scored was priceless. In the 75th minute, freshman Vince Christian scored Sisters seventh goal of the contest. Christian is an experienced player and spent most of his time at the right back position. According to Hussman, he’s an impact player and versatile in any position. Huffman knocked in the final goal in the 78th minute and Sisters walked away with the win. It’s obvious Sisters had a lot of offense in the game, but the solid defensive effort made it possible. Early in the match junior Noah Pittman suffered a leg injury, and junior AJ Scholl stepped up and found his rhythm on defense.
Ricky’s ... positive attitude is contagious. — Jeff Husmann
“AJ is a scrappy and physical defender and it was good to see him settle into the role of center back,” said Hussman. Hussman noted several other standouts on defense. “Austin Dean (freshman) made an impression on this game,” the coach said. “He is an athletic and intelligent player who will certainly be part of the effort this year. Nathaniel Alvarez (senior) is the goalkeeper and quite possibly among the best in our division in that position. He will be tested as we get deeper into the season, but I’m confident he is up for the challenge.” Hussman told The Nugget he was proud of the boys who showed commitment to build team chemistry and support each other, and as the game progressed coaches saw selfless passes and positive encouragement from their players. Sisters was to play at Sweet Home on Tuesday, March 9. They will host Mountain View on Thursday, March 11.
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she wasn’t going to be able to make it back to the runway, she avoided buildings in the area so that the plane went down in a relatively safe spot. “She did a really good job as far as that goes,” he said. “As pilots, that’s what we want.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was on scene on Thursday and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to conduct a follow-up investigation regarding the crash. Outlaw Aviation partners with Sisters High School to give students access to an education in general aviation. The program offers ground instruction, flight instruction, pilot recertification, and other aviation services for both youth and adult pilots. Lasecki told The Nugget that the Cessna 172, which is one of two planes the program utilizes, was totaled in the accident. He said that the program will continue operations, but will have to adjust its scheduling until another plane is brought online.
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Treason and the cold comforts of history By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
The tumult and turmoil of the past year have sent me back to the 18th century, to the roots of our battered Republic. It’s been a comforting sojourn — but not in the ways one might expect. There’s not much to be gained from revisiting hoary myths of the Founding; the real flesh-and-blood history is much more challenging, engaging — and ultimately reassuring. For the Republic was born in tumult and turmoil, and its lasting foundations were laid down amid a welter of nasty partisanship, self-interested wrangling, and venal behavior. The civic saints of the founding generation were not unreachable paragons. Nor were they merely a patriarchal cabal of hypocrites, as hostile revisionists would have it. They were complex and flawed individuals much like we are. And there is comfort to be taken in that. We can be forgiven for seeing the founding generation as something more — or less — than merely human; they were enshrined in myth almost from the end of the American Revolution. Charles Thomson, who served as the secretary of the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1789, wrote a massive insider’s account titled “Notes of the Intrigues and Severe Altercations or Quarrels in the Congress.” This potential bombshell tellall, Thomson said, “would contradict all the histories of the great events of the Revolution.” The congressional secretary thought better of it, deciding that he should not “tear away the veil that hides our weaknesses” and that it was best to “let the world admire the supposed wisdom and valor of our great men.” He threw his manuscript on the fire. That vignette comes from Nathaniel Philbrick’s wonderful book “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold and the Fate of the American Revolution.” Philbrick notes that, “The real Revolution was so troubling and strange that once the struggle was over, a generation did its best to remove all traces of the truth. No one wanted to remember how after boldly declaring their independence they had so quickly lost their way; how patriotic zeal had lapsed into cynicism and self-interest; and how, just when all seemed lost, a traitor had saved them from themselves.”
That traitor was, of course, Benedict Arnold — one of the greatest paradoxes of American history. Arnold was, without a doubt, the boldest, most valiant, and most successful of Washington’s field commanders. He was the man most responsible for the American victory at Saratoga, New York, in 1777, a victory that led to a critical, ultimately war-winning, alliance with France. His leg was gruesomely shattered by a musket ball in the fighting. Arnold, for all his manifest virtues, was fatally thinskinned — hypersensitive to any perceived slight. Feeling underappreciated — and woefully under-compensated — by the Americans, he turned his coat and nearly got away with handing the British the key installation at West Point on the Hudson River. He betrayed his country partly out of wounded pride — but mostly for the prospect of a massive financial reward. He was a brave man and a fine soldier — but also a narcissistic self-dealer and, no matter how he tried to justify himself, a scoundrel. Even his new comrades in arms disdained him. Nobody likes a turncoat — especially a failed one. The American Revolution was, in large part, a destructive and predatory civil war, where neighbors turned on neighbors, in the southern backcountry, the frontier territory of the Mohawk Valley, and the lawless “Neutral Ground” around New York City. Congress swiftly devolved into a welter of personal animosities and petty venality. In the spring of 1780, Congress and the individual states failed so utterly in their duty to supply Washington’s Continental Army that the army nearly mutinied and dissolved, which would have been game over for the American Revolution. Somehow, out of all this sorry mess, was constructed something real and valuable and lasting. And therein lies the comfort of historical perspective. Our nation is in a terrible mess right now — but certainly nowhere near the utter failure we faced in 1780. We’re no worse than our forefathers, no more or less prone than they to knavish acts or foolish, selfdestructive contretemps. We’ll muddle through these current “times that try men’s souls,” just as our forefathers did before us. And, like them, we’ll probably try to make subsequent generations think we’re better than we are.
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Sisters Premier Tree & Forestry Service since 1997 (formerly Bear Mountain Fire) High-risk removals/storm damage. Pruning of all native non-native trees, shrubs. Forestry thinning, mowing, fire fuels abatement. Year-round firewood sales. Snow removal. Eagle Creek Partners LLC CCB #227275 EagleCreekFire@yahoo.com 541-420-3254 Top Knot Tree Care can handle all of your tree needs, from trims to removals. Specializing in tree assessment, hazard tree removal, crown reduction, ladder fuel reduction, lot clearing, ornamental and fruit tree trimming and care. • Locally owned and operated • • Senior and military discounts • • Free assessments • • Great cleanups • • Licensed, Insured and Bonded • Contact Bello @ 541-419-9655, Find us on Facebook and Google CCB#227009 TIMBER STAND TV • PHONE • INTERNET IMPROVEMENT Your authorized local dealer for Tree care and vegetation DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet management and more! CCB # 191099 Pruning, hazard tree removal, 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729 stump grinding, brush mowing, R&B Ranch L.L.C. offering Technology Problems? certified arborist consultation, horse boarding services. Details I can fix them for you. tree risk assessment qualified, available at rbhorseranch.com or Solving for business, home & wildfire fuels assessment and call 541-325-3020. A/V needs. All tech supported. treatment, grant acquisition, lot Certified Weed-Free HAY. Jason Williams clearing, crane services. Orchard Grass or Alfalfa Hay, Sisters local • 25 yrs. experience Nate Goodwin Sisters. $275 per ton. 541-719-8329 ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A Call 541-548-4163 CCB #190496 * 541.771.4825 502 Carpet & Upholstery MEADOW GRASS HAY Online at: www.tsi.services Cleaning ORCHARD GRASS HAY 4 Brothers Tree Service New crop. No rain. Barn stored. M & J CARPET CLEANING Sisters' Premier Tree Experts! 3-tie bales. $190-$250/ton. Hwy. Area rugs, upholstery, tile & – TREE REMOVAL & 126 & Cline Falls. 541-280-1895 dryer-vent cleaning. Established CLEANUP – & family-owned since 1986. Wanted: two very gentle horses Native / Non-Native Tree 541-549-9090 for my great-grandchildren for Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk summer. Have great pasture GORDON’S Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency and water in exchange for two LAST TOUCH Storm Damage Cleanup, horses in summer. Cleaning Specialists for Craning & Stump Grinding, happydaykml@gmail.com CARPETS, WINDOWS Debris Removal. & UPHOLSTERY – FOREST MANAGEMENT – 500 Services Member Better Business Bureau Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush • Bonded & Insured • Mowing, Mastication, Tree Serving Central Oregon Thinning, Large & Small Scale Since 1980 Projects! Call 541-549-3008 Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area 504 Handyman since 2003 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION ** Free Estimates ** 541-549-1575 Owner James Hatley & Sons Snow removal, junk removal, Maintenance / Repairs 541-815-2342 garage & storage clean-out, Insurance Work CCB #194489 4brostrees.com yard & construction debris. Home Customizations, LLC Licensed, Bonded and Insured You Call – We Haul! Res. & Commercial Remodeling, CCB-215057 541-598-4345. Bldg. Maintenance & Painting 601 Construction • • • • • • • • • • • Chris Patrick, Owner LIKE homecustomizations@gmail.com LAREDO CONSTRUCTION The Nugget on FACEBOOK! CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083 541-549-1575 • • • • • • • • • • • For ALL Your Residential JONES UPGRADES LLC Construction Needs Black Butte Home Repairs & Remodeling CCB #194489 WINDOW CLEANING Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, www.laredoconstruction.com Commercial & Residential. Fences, Sheds & more. 18 years experience, references Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 available. Safe, reliable, friendly. Local resident • CCB #201650 Free estimates. 541-241-0426 600 Tree Service & SMALL Engine REPAIR Forestry Custom Homes • Additions Lawn Mowers, Residential Building Projects Sisters Tree Care, LLC Chainsaws & Trimmers Serving Sisters area since 1976 Preservation, Pruning, Sisters Rental Strictly Quality Removals & Storm Damage 331 W. Barclay Drive CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 Serving All of Central Oregon 541-549-9631 541-549-9764 Brad Bartholomew Authorized service center for John Pierce ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A Stihl, Honda, Ariens/Gravely, jpierce@bendbroadband.com 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444 Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki Engines
MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– Prime Downtown Retail Space Happy Trails Estate Sales! Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! Call Lori at 541-549-7132 Selling or Downsizing? Two exp. men with 25+ years Cold Springs Commercial Locally owned & operated by... comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. Daiya 541-480-2806 Office space for lease. The Place Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 Sharie 541-771-1150 on Main. 101 Main Ave. in BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Sisters. Three spaces available. ~ Olivia Spencer ~ 206 Lost & Found $575/month and up. Call Ralph Expert Local Bookkeeping! Item found Wednesday PM 541-390-5187 Phone: (541) 241-4907 Feb. 24 near Sisters DQ. CASCADE STORAGE www.spencerbookkeeping.com 503-487-7102. (541) 549-1086 • (877) 540-1086 ~ WEDDINGS BY KARLY ~ 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access Happy to perform virtual or 301 Vehicles 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available in-person weddings. For sale: 1929 Model A Ford 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units Custom Wedding Ceremonies 2-door sedan. Totally restored On-site Management 20+ years • 541-410-4412 from the frame up in 2008. MINI STORAGE revkarly@gmail.com Includes trailer. Excellent Sisters Rental • DERI’s HAIR SALON • condition. 541-848-1790. 331 W. Barclay Drive Call 541-419-1279 We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality 541-549-9631 GEORGE’S SEPTIC Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Sizes 5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor TANK SERVICE Call Jeff at 541-815-7397 RV parking. 7-day access. “A Well Maintained Sisters Car Connection da#3919 Computerized security gate. Septic System Protects SistersCarConnection.com Moving boxes & supplies. the Environment” STORAGE WITH BENEFITS 401 Horses 541-549-2871 • 8 x 20 dry box • Fenced yard, RV & trailers 501 Computers & • In-town, gated, 24-7 Communications Kris@earthwoodhomes.com SISTERS SATELLITE
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CASCADE HOME & VACATION RENTALS Monthly and Vacation Rentals throughout Sisters Country. (541) 549-0792 Property management for second homes. CascadeVacationRentals.net ~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Private Central OR vac. rentals, Property Management Services 541-977-9898 www.SistersVacation.com
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Local Sisters Grass-Fed Beef Quarter, half, or whole $4/lb. hanging weight includes cut and wrap. Scheduled for butcher April 6th. Call 541-410-0823.
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SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD • SINCE 1976 • Doug Fir – Lodgepole – Juniper DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES – 18155 Hwy. 126 East – SistersForestProducts.com Order Online! 541-410-4509 FIREWOOD, dry or green Lodgepole, juniper, pine. Cut & split. Delivery included. eaglecreekfire@yahoo.com
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JEWELRY REPAIR & CUSTOM DESIGN Graduate gemologist. Over 45 years experience. Cash for gold. Metals • 220 S. Ash St. Suite 1 541-904-0410 I'm looking to buy retired Sisters' elongated (pressed) pennies. These are long gone, originally from The Gallimaufry & 3 Sisters Gift Shop. Email: minkoffcpa@gmail.com
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JOHN NITCHER CONSTRUCTION General Contractor Home repair, remodeling and additions. CCB #101744 541-549-2206 CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 McCARTHY & SONS CONSTRUCTION New Construction, Remodels, Fine Finish Carpentry 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561
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Lara’s Construction LLC. CCB#223701 Offering masonry work, fireplaces, interior & exterior stone/brick-work, build barbecues & all types of masonry. Give us a call for a free estimate. 541-350-3218 JERRY WILLIS DRYWALL & VENETIAN PLASTER All Residential, Commercial Jobs 541-480-7179 • CCB #69557 SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC. General Contractor Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels Since ’74 A “Hands-On” Builder Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016 To speak to Spurge personally, call 541-815-0523
SIMON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Residential Remodel Building Projects Bruce Simon, Quality craftsman for 35 years 541-948-2620 • CCB #184335 bsimon@bendbroadband.com
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SWEENEY PLUMBING, INC. “Quality and Reliability” Repairs • Remodeling • New Construction • Water Heaters 541-549-4349 Residential and Commercial Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587 R&R Plumbing, LLC > Repair & Service > Hot Water Heaters > Remodels & New Const. Servicing Central Oregon Lic. Bond. Ins. • CCB #184660 541-771-7000 CURTS ELECTRIC LLC – SISTERS, OREGON – Quality Electrical Installations Agricultural • Commercial Industrial • Well & Irrigation Pumps, Motor Control, Barns & Shops, Plan Reviews CCB #178543 541-480-1404 MONTE'S ELECTRIC • service • residential • commercial • industrial Serving all of Central Oregon 541-719-1316 lic. bond. insured, CCB #200030 SISTERS OREGON GUIDE Published by The Nugget www.sistersoregonguide.com
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ROBINSON & OWEN Heavy Construction, Inc. All your excavation needs *General excavation *Site Preparation *Sub-Divisions *Road Building *Sewer and Water Systems *Underground Utilities *Grading *Snow Removal *Sand-Gravel-Rock Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #124327 (541) 549-1848
THE LODGE IN SISTERS is now Hiring for: Culinary Assistant (FT) Responsible for quality of dining service during meals for the community. Pay DOE. Morning/evening. Help Wanted Contact us at 541-904-0545. Please send an email to The Garden Angel is now filling sistersfencecompany@gmail.com landscape supervisor and with letter of interest. maintenance crew member SISTERS LANDSCAPE positions. LCB #9583. Inquire at is hiring for landscape 541-549-2882 or construction and maintenance thegardenangel@gmail.com positions. Full-time work Part-time retail clothing sales. 604 Heating & Cooling available now. Send resume to Experience preferred, but willing ACTION AIR sisterslandscape@gmail.com to train. Please send resume with Heating & Cooling, LLC or call for an interview, references to Sales Position, Retrofit • New Const • Remodel 541-549-3001. PO Box 1059, Sisters, OR 97759 Consulting, Service & Installs Holy Kakow is excited to THE NUGGET actionairheatingandcooling.com relocate our operation to Sisters. NEWSPAPER CCB #195556 Food manufacturer seeking hard C L A S S I F I E D S!! 541-549-6464 working, detail oriented They're on the Web at individuals to join our fast paced www.nuggetnews.com 605 Painting small team. Must be able to lift Uploaded every Tuesday ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ 50 lbs. Starting Pay: $17/hr. afternoon at no extra charge! Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Full time. Mon-Fri. Health Call 541-549-9941 Refurbishing Decks insurance available. Deadline for classified is CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 Applicants please email Monday by noon www.frontier-painting.com the following items to • • • Riverfront Painting LLC wyatt@holykakow.com: Davis Tire Interior/Exterior • Deck Staining • Resume Experienced Tire Tech. SHORT LEAD TIMES • Reason for applying for this $18/hour starting. Travis Starr, 541-647-0146 particular position Apply in person, License #216081 • Some general information about 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. yourself and work history. Immediate positions available. 606 Landscaping & Yard CARPENTRY LABORERS Maintenance We are looking to hire both 901 Wanted J&E Landscaping Maintenance experienced and inexperienced LLC Clean-ups, raking, mowing, workers who are motivated to hauling debris, gutters. learn and want to be part of a Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 team. We build residential homes jandelspcing15@gmail.com and do all aspects of building from ground to finish. Wage DOE. Call 541-977-2996. HELP WANTED: part-time, ISO: Half-size Classical Guitar From design to installation we must be able to lift 50 lbs. or to be used by young beginner. can do it all! Pavers, water more. Apply in person at Sisters Call or text Jess, 541-977-8494 features, irrigation systems, sod, Feed, 102 E. Main Ave., plants, trees etc. 999 Public Notice ask for Fred. 541-771-9441 LCB #8906 Join the team at Sisters Coffee! PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE bendorganiclandscaping.com On 3/17/2021 at 1 p.m., the We’re looking for entire contents of units A-70 and hospitality minded and C-21 belonging to Kris Johnson, team-driven individuals to join and Katrina Gagatko will be sold our cafe in Sisters. We have to the highest bidder. The high positions available on our bar, Keeping Sisters Country bidder(s) must remove the kitchen, and baking teams. Beautiful Since 2006 contents within 3 days. Sale Competitive wages plus benefits. candcnursery@gmail.com takes place at Sisters Rental, Fore more info, please visit: 541-549-2345 331 W. Barclay Drive, Sisters, www.sisterscoffee.com/ Oregon. 541-549-9631 jobs-posting. All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740. Level: Moderate Answer: Page 30
TEWALT & SONS INC. Excavation Contractors Sisters’ Oldest Excavation Co. Our experience will make your $ go further – Take advantage of our FREE on-site visit! Hard Rock Removal • Rock Hammering • Hauling Trucking • Top Soil • Fill Dirt Complete landscape construction, Ground-to-finish Site Prep fencing, irrigation installation & Building Demolition • Ponds & trouble-shooting, general Liners • Creative & Decorative cleanups, turf care maintenance Rock Placement • Clearing, Leveling & Grading Driveways and agronomic recommendations, fertility & water conservation Utilities: Sewer Mains, Laterals management, light excavation. Water, Power, TV & Phone CCB 188594 • LCB 9264 Septic System EXPERTS: 541-515-8462 Complete Design & Permit Approval, Feasibility, Test Holes. – All You Need Maintenance – Sand, Pressurized & Standard Pine needle removal, hauling, Systems. Repairs, Tank mowing, moss removal, edging, Replacement. CCB #76888 raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, Cellular: 419-2672 or 419-5172 gutters, pressure washing... • 541-549-1472 • Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 TewaltAndSonsExcavation.com Austin • 541-419-5122 BANR Enterprises, LLC 701 Domestic Services Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Hardscape, Rock Walls Home & Rentals Cleaning Residential & Commercial WINDOW CLEANING! CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 www.BANR.net
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SCHEDULE: Space and staffing pose challenges Continued from page 1
At Sisters Elementary School (SES), students are self-contained and stay with their cohort and even eat lunch in their classrooms. At the middle and high schools, zones are set up for lunch by cohort groups. Students at both the elementary and middle schools are restricted to “zones” with their cohorts for recess as well. Fridays are set aside at each school for a variety of purposes. As SES Principal Joan Warburg explained, “Fridays we have staff meetings, professional development, grade-level collaboration and unit planning, and deep data discussions about grade-level trends and needs, as well as individual student needs and plans to meet those needs.” The other schools use Fridays similarly, which has been vital, according to Superintendent Curt Scholl, considering all the added challenges and tasks brought on by the pandemic — not to mention a loss of preparation time on a daily basis. At the school board meeting March 3, Scholl acknowledged the challenges and frustrations brought on by the guidelines for Oregon’s “Ready Schools, Safe Learners” and the “hybrid” schedule, but also remarked that compared to most of Oregon, Sisters has been able to do more inperson learning for a longer period of time and that he remains hopeful that with vaccination rates picking up, schools will be back to normal sooner than originally predicted. Some families have chosen to have their students continue doing school full time at home through Sisters Educational Options or are registered in the regional home-school program. A few families in the district transferred to on-line charter schools due to the pandemic. Scholl expects the majority of those students to return to “regular” school once the pandemic is over. Following is a snapshot of each school’s schedule under the current hybrid model. Sisters Elementary School: Kindergarten-Grade 4 In class MondayThursday full days with staggered start and dismissal times between 8:35 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday: Hybrid learning at home. Limited in-person instruction. Teachers plan, do professional development, collaborate, grade, and communicate with families. Explanation: The elementary is able to accommodate
regular classrooms daily due to the ability to currently meet space requirements outlined by the Oregon Health Authority. If COVID19 restrictions remain into the next school year, adjustments will need to occur. Students remain with their cohort throughout the day, including lunch and recess. Sisters Middle School: Grades: 5-8 Students with last names starting with A-L attend Monday and Wednesday 8:32 a.m. to 3:14 p.m. Students with last names starting with M-Z attend Tuesday and Thursday 8:32 a.m. to 3:14 p.m. Fridays most students work from home, but some limited in-person instruction is available. When not at school students are “applying and extending knowledge” from home. Friday: Teachers plan, do professional development, collaborate, grade, and communicate with families. The school day is divided into six periods. Students remain with their cohort throughout the day, including lunch and recess. Students move from class to class following protocols for social distancing. Explanation: The dimensions of most of the middleschool classrooms do not make it possible to have all the students in attendance at
one time based on the current enrollment numbers. Sisters High School Grades 9-12 Students in grades 9 and 10 attend Monday and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students in grades 11 and 12 attend Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some students are served in person more than two days a week for special services and other support. Fridays most students work from home, but some limited in-person instruction is available. Friday: Teachers plan, do professional development, collaborate, grade, and communicate with families. Students remain with their cohort throughout the day, including lunch. Students do move from class to class following protocols for social distancing. For the most part, students carry three classes over a six-week term, which are about two hours in length each. Explanation: Like the middle school, Sisters High School does not have adequate room to accommodate the entire population at one time. According to Principal Joe Hosang, carrying only two or three classes for a six-week term has allowed students to focus and succeed, versus trying to do a schedule with longer terms and seven classes.
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SHOOTING: Investigation is on-going Continued from page 1
during the search warrant, which were linked to the investigation. Additional evidence and statements from witnesses reportedly assisted deputies in identifying Glenn Tanner, of Redmond, and Charmayne Owens, of Sisters, as suspects in the case. On Friday, March 5, deputies located, interviewed and arrested Tanner and Owens on multiple charges associated with the shooting. Tanner was lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail on charges of unlawful use of a weapon; first-degree criminal mischief; reckless endangering; menacing; and tampering with physical evidence. As of Saturday morning, he was being held on $35,000 bail. Owens was cited in lieu of custody on charges of conspiracy to commit unlawful use of a weapon; conspiracy to commit criminal
mischief; conspiracy to commit reckless endangering; conspiracy to commit menacing; tampering with physical evidence; and initiating a false report. DCSO reported that deputies are still actively investigating the incident, and additional arrests are possible. Due to the ongoing investigation, the Sheriff’s Office is not releasing further information at this time. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging the public to contact the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at 541-693-6911, if they have further information on this case.
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to have all students on a normal five-day inperson schedule as soon as possible. He suggested that current regulatory mandates are largely preventing this. However, I was less convinced that the district doesn’t have the ability to return the elementary school back to a normal five-day schedule immediately. As a society, we are constantly required to evaluate future actions based on risk vs. benefit. Currently, the rate of increase for new COVID-19 cases is rapidly dropping, teachers have been vaccinated, and the district has procedures to minimize spread of infections within the schools. Risk is much lower. The benefit of educating our children is great. Let’s get our schools back to a normal schedule. In the meeting with the Superintendent, it was suggested that public activism was a good method to get those in responsible roles to change course. I recommended that if you feel Sisters schools should get back to a normal five-day a week in-person schedule, voice your opinion. Steve Barlow
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To the Editor: I hear people asking if the Cloverdale Fire District (CFD) operating levy is worth the cost. Everyone will have to weigh that for themselves, but it helps if you know what you are getting for the price. Currently, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD) provides ambulance service to roughly 800 square miles throughout Sisters Country, which includes CFD. This is done with enough paid staffing for only one ambulance at minimum. A second ambulance is able to be staffed using students or volunteers in addition to paid staff, but there are often times when the students and volunteers aren’t available.
If the one ambulance is already on a call (a Hoodoo call or crash on the pass can take an ambulance out of service for three to four hours) and a second (or even third) call comes in when there isn’t enough staffing, it is a scramble to respond and you might be getting an ambulance from much further away. The CFD levy would help solve this problem by placing a second fully staffed ambulance in CFD. This is a benefit to all of Sisters Country as it adds another emergency medical resource which will be a part of a cooperative service model. The CFD levy is only paying a portion of the cost for staffing this ambulance which makes it a great value for the price. This levy will result in a staffing agreement with SCSFD while still maintaining CFD as a separate entity. Costs will be shared proportionally between the two districts with CFD paying a smaller share in proportion to their call volume and staffing (among other factors). The cost of this levy is far less than if CFD tried to do it on their own. The data shows the current model is not sustainable into the future. Volunteers are increasingly difficult to recruit and train, and CFD is lacking enough volunteer officers to provide supervision on all nights and weekends. This requires the current CFD staff to often cover those gaps. With CFD’s call volume increasing 27 percent over five years, CFD is burning out its current staff. This trend indicates the need for additional staffing. This levy provides that staffing at a comparatively low price and helps sustain, and even improve, the excellent service currently provided to the citizens of CFD for now and into the future. Contact Chief Olsen at 541-389-2345 if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or kudos. Damon Frutos
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COGNITO: Company will have a small footprint in Sisters Continued from page 1
Even before COVID-19, Cognito was mostly virtual with all employees working more or less remotely. Their products are digital requiring little or no real estate or infrastructure. So just what does relocating headquarters to Sisters mean? It turns out Sisters is as much an idea as a place. Since they could be anywhere, why not Sisters? States require a physical address for businesses. You cannot incorporate from a post office box. Likewise, to obtain essential business services like insurance a street address is generally required. It turns out that one of the first 10 employees of Cognito is Danika Kleint of Sisters, who like her coworkers works remotely from here in town. As the business began to add to its workforce — fewer than 10 last year and within weeks of reaching 20 across six states — with three in Bend, more thought was given to Central Oregon as the hub for the firm. Kleint located office space in the FivePine campus and now the firm has a new HQ home. Nothing spacious, Goodkind says, but it offers proximity to the FivePine Conference Center
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and lodging for the one or two times a year when the entire team meets. He mentions the obvious attraction of team-building in a place like Sisters. CEO Meier, in a prepared statement, said: “We chose Sisters for our new headquarters in part due to the unpublicized, growing hightech knowledge employment base that the community possesses. Cognito saw the need to grow in a location where we can hire incredible talent that have a variety of different interests and backgrounds.” The statement may appear counterintuitive, as Sisters is not generally known for its pool of high-tech knowledge workers. However Elise Rossman of EDCO (Economic Development for Central Oregon) points to the success of Laird Superfoods in attracting top-level talent. Nor, she added was being in smaller, more rural Sisters an impediment to capital markets. EDCO is helping in the Cognito recruiting effort. Goodkind reports that employee-owned Cognito is self-funding and has been profitable for three years running. He won’t disclose revenues beyond saying that they exceed projections. Their footprint in Sisters, small by design, will not have much of an economic impact, but is expected to further solidify Sisters’ growing sense of economic vitality.
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GREAT BUILDING SITE Enjoy this tranquil setting in a trimmed and cared for Ponderosa pine forest located in Squaw Creek Canyon Recreational Estates. This 2.29 acre parcel is large enough to spread out, but small enough to be an easy keeper. Nearly level with good soil for your home building dream. Protective CC&R’s, but no HOA dues. Utilities are available. $280,000. MLS#220116824
IN THE HEART OF SISTERS COUNTRY! Quality living in this 3-bed/2.5-bath, 1600sf West Village Townhome. Covered front porch, tiled entry, propane fireplace, glass French doors to lower level bedroom/office. Light cabinets in kitchen with pantry & breakfast bar. Laundry area & back door access to BBQ deck. Master includes walk-in closet, balcony with mountain views & private bath. Double garage. $435,000. MLS#220115337
FAIRWAY FRONTAGE! Fairway and Cascade Mountain views from this 1-acre homesite in prominent Aspen Lakes Golf Estates. Enjoy the homeowners’ pool, tennis, pickle ball and driving range. Fine dining facilities with the community. Whether you golf or not, this gated community is a neighborhood you will be proud to call home. Just minutes to Sisters, Redmond or Bend. $245,000. MLS#220114969
ACREAGE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Mountain views & a beautiful setting on 9.3 acres near Sisters. Custom 4-bed/3.5-bath, 3,330 sq.ft. home with family room, separate office & double garage. Three outbuildings for shop, RV storage, hobbies and overflow guests. Greenhouse, gardening area, high fenced landscaped grounds. Minutes to town in a secluded, quiet neighborhood off Barclay Drive. $1,950,000. MLS#220113206
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! This 2.5 acre property is waiting for your dream home. Level land with a nice mix of Pines and Junipers in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates. Paved access and a community water hookup available. A separate shop or RV building is allowed. Just minutes to Sisters. Protective CC&R’s, but no HOA dues. Bring your builder and let’s walk the property corners. $299,000. MLS#220112822
LAST TOWNHOME AVAILABLE IN THE PEAKS AT PINE MEADOW Ultra-modern design with upper-level living. 3-bedrooms/2.5 baths, great room w/south facing windows, propane fireplace & vaulted ceilings. Patio with mountain view, upper-level master, plenty of closet space & spacious bathroom. Half-bath plus utility upstairs. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus bath. Heat pump on upper, in-floor radiant heat on lower level. Single garage. $449,000. MLS#202000015
SUN RANCH BUSINESS PARK – BE A PART OF IT! Custom community with innovative concept in the Sisters mixed-use Master Plan. Excellent location adjacent to Post Office, close to Sisters Eagle Airport & close to town. Perfect for start-ups, entrepreneurs, with opportunity for economic diversity. Zoned light industrial/commercial with availability of live/work loft apartments or small condo type spaces. Lot 5 $270,000. MLS#201803205
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