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The Nugget Vol. XLIV No. 11

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News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

DCSO hound is on the scent in Sisters By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

In all of Washington and Oregon there is only one “employed” bloodhound in law enforcement. That would be Copper, all 81 pounds of him, assigned to the Sisters Substation of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Copper is all muscle and all heart and every bit as playful as you might expect of any dog under two years old. But he also knows his job that he takes seriously. Bloodhounds have been immortalized in dozens of Hollywood films featuring jail break and prison break scenes where the trusty hounds track down the prisoners through all sorts of gnarly terrain. It has never been fully decided if the loveable Disney character Pluto is at heart a bloodhound. Then there’s Bruno from Cinderella and Trusty from Lady and the Tramp adding to the lore and

Correspondent

Most local residents avoid trying to enter Highway 20 from North Locust Street. There are long delays for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists wanting to cross the highway, or for vehicles wanting to turn left onto or off the highway. Plans are currently underway to remedy that situation with construction of a new roundabout intersection the same size as the one at the other end of town at Barclay Drive and Highway 20. Because Highway 20 is a state highway, the City is working with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in a partnership to acquire the property necessary to build the roundabout and funding for its construction. Most of that property belongs to the Sisters School District, the majority being part of the elementary school’s playground, including the tennis courts,

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Providing for hospice care By Sue Stafford Correspondent

National Police Bloodhound Association, where the team

As a healthcare professional and owner of Integrated Care in Sisters, Maureen Bidasolo, R.N., is well-acquainted with the vital services provided to her clients by local hospices and the Partners In Care Hospice House. According to Bidasolo, her 10-person team of caregivers “help seniors stay in their homes, wherever that may be.” They start out being companions to their clients, providing housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication management, for which they are specially trained. As clients’ health issues become more serious,

See COPPER on page 21

See HOSPICE on page 15

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Deputy Donny Patterson works with the bloodhound, Copper, out of the Sisters Sheriff’s Substation. affection of the long-eared breed. Copper and his handler, Deputy Sheriff Donny

Roundabout concept taking shape By Sue Stafford

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and some on the corner of the Administration building property. According to a draft update presented at last week’s City Council meeting, the Highway 20/Locust intersection went through a thorough feasibility study in 2011 due to both safety and congestion issues. The feasibility study included polling Sisters’ citizens. Residents favored the roundabout solution over a traffic signal by 93 percent. Additional public outreach occurred with the 2018 City of Sisters Transportation System Plan (TSP) update, resulting in overwhelming support for a roundabout. Continued backing from the community made this a high-priority action item in the recently completed 2020 Sisters Country Vision Plan. This project proposes the construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection See ROUNDABOUT on page 17

Patterson, just completed their rigorous certification testing in California’s Riverside County by the

Repairing a truck restored a future By Julie Spor Correspondent

To graduate from high school in Oregon a student must have 24 credits in a variety of subjects. In September 2020, the start of his senior year, Astyn Buring had completed five. “Astyn was always a nice kid, but I couldn’t get him to respond,” said Neil Fendall, dean of students at Sisters High School. Astyn moved to Sisters in the fourth grade with his brother, mom, and stepdad. By the time he was 14 years old, Astyn was living in a trailer with his 16-year-old brother, on a property outside of Sisters owned by his brother’s girlfriend’s family. “My sophomore year, my brother and I would skip class, drive around out in the woods, and work sometimes,” said Buring. “I didn’t really have any structure at that time because I was living alone.” At one point his sophomore year, Astyn was officially unenrolled from Sisters High School.

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Left to right: Skylar Sutherland, Astyn Buring, and Eric Spor. That is when Rod Robinson stepped in. “Astyn and my son, Jackson, were friends around

age 14,” said Robinson. “Astyn would come over to See FUTURE on page 23

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Sisters Salutes ................. 5 Announcements................ 8 Fun and Games ................16 Classifieds.................. 19-21 Meetings .......................... 3 Obituaries ..................... 6-7 Events Calendar ................ 9 Crossword .......................18 Real Estate .................21-24

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

Turn off your porch lights

To the Editor: A recent article in The Nugget focused on the very real possibility of the monarch butterfly going extinct. Two reasons were given for this drop in its population: the loss of its main food source, milkweed, and climate

change. Another reason not stated is this: electric lights. For the past 130 years, electric lights have come to cover the globe, bringing with them a destruction of the natural circadian cycle shared by all living things such as butterflies, See LETTERS on page 10

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Welcoming wolves?

Sisters artist Wendy Birnbaum shot this photograph of a wolf. A group of Sisters Country residents are forming a “Wolf Welcome Committee,” with several events planned. See op-ed, this page. PHOTO BY WENDY BIRNBAUM

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Bringing back the howl of the wolf By Susan Prince & Jennie Sharp Guest Columnists

“To be native to a place we must learn to speak its language,” wrote Robin Wall Kimmerer, in “Braiding Sweetgrass.” Few of us in Sisters Country are natives. Most of us followed our wild instincts to disperse, travel, revel, and lay down roots in a new habitat. Living here, we learn the wild language of Sisters Country, and if we try, we can live in balance with it. Paradoxically, while the natural splendor of Sisters Country draws us here, our very presence — even when peaceful — can render it less wild, less ecologically balanced. In the last century, humans significantly altered the seemingly healthy forest that surrounds us — the old growth cut, fires suppressed, wolves killed. So, are our wild areas really wild? When we listen to the wild language of Sisters Country, we don’t hear the howls of wolves. Less than a hundred years ago we could. We ask, can our efforts bring back this missing voice, so critical to learning the language of our home? Cultures across the globe regard wolves as symbols of the wild. We believe a forest without wolves is not truly wild; not truly whole. Like humans, wolves once populated habitats all over the world, including Oregon. Fear, hatred, misunderstanding, and U.S. government policy killed all wolves in Oregon by 1947. Due to a change of heart, wolves are back; and if you talk to a Camp Sherman local you just might hear a story of a recent wolf sighting. Wolves are currently dispersing across Oregon. Our wild forests need wolves, just as we need our wild forests. We argue that we, too, need wolves. Wolves and humans have coexisted in habitats across the globe for millennia. Like humans, wolves are cooperative and live in family groups (packs) that protect territory and invest greatly in their offspring. We are more similar than we are different; and share a vast majority of our genetic code. We are both generalists and can adapt easily to various habitats. We compete for food and territory. We disperse. We travel. We play. We hunt. We cuddle. We howl.

We know wolves come through Sisters Country, but a pack has yet to settle here. We recently asked two local Forest Service wildlife biologists whether wolves would want to settle here. Both said that due to human impact, numbers of wolves’ prey, deer and elk, are significantly lower than in the past. There are a lot of humans in these parts; and wolves are rightly shy of humans. So, maybe not. But maybe. What can we do to welcome wolves back to their ancestral home? What can we do to rewild our forests? What can we do to rewild ourselves? To explore about these questions and more we have created the Wolf Welcome Committee. We envision a time, in the near future, when wolves will be recovered in Sisters Country. Our goal is to encourage a climate of peaceful coexistence where wolves are welcomed by their human neighbors. Together, we will explore the intrinsic value of wolves, the benefits they bring to wild nature, and the important lessons they have to teach humans. When appropriate, we will advocate for nonlethal solutions to protect livestock. Our first project is a book group in partnership with Paulina Springs Books. In the group we will read two newly released books: “Reign of Wolf 21: The Saga of Yellowstone’s Legendary Druid Pack,” by Rick McIntyre and “Yellowstone Wo l v e s : S c i e n c e a n d Discovery in the World’s First National Park,” editors Douglas W. Smith, Daniel R. MacNulty, Daniel R. Stahler. We will discuss the books virtually on April 7, 6:30 p.m. and May 12, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to join. We will host two virtual events open to the public. On April 28, 6:30 p.m. we will facilitate a conversation with Rick McIntyre, the first wolf ranger in the National Park Service, now retired, and Kira Cassidy, wolf biologist. This is an exciting opportunity to interact directly with Rick McIntyre, who has spent more time observing wolves than anyone on earth. We also will host a conversation with local and regional scientists examining the history and future of wolves in Central Oregon. To be part of the group, visit Paulina Springs Books to sign up in person, or you can email us at wolfwelcome committee@gmail.com.

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

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Iconic Sisters ranch pursues

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

New scholarship honors beloved naturalist By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Naturalist Jim Anderson is well-known to readers of The Nugget for his columns over the past 20 years in which he has shared his vast knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Central Oregon region in layman’s terms — accompanied by a sprinkling of oldfashioned humor. Anderson, who is 93, and

his wife Sue, recently moved out of the area to be closer to family in the Willamette Valley, but his impact and educational influence will be remembered for years to come thanks to a scholarship established in his honor by a Sisters couple, Karen Lord and John Klement. After years of reading Anderson’s columns, Lord See SCHOLARSHIP on page 22

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Renee and John Herman are moving the Lazy Z Ranch into new territory. By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Regenerative farming and ranching are fast becoming mainstream — and one of Sisters’ most iconic ranches is heading at full steam into the movement. Under regenerative practices, agriculture goes beyond sustainable. Regenerative agricultural methods seek to add to the soil through a self-nourishing ecological system. It’s a closed-loop system that doesn’t halt humans’ impact on the environment — but reverses it. Regenerative farming focuses on restoring soils that have been degraded by industrial, agricultural systems. Its methods promote healthier ecosystems by rebuilding soil organic matter through holistic farming and grazing techniques. In essence, regenerative

agriculture practitioners let nature do the work. And nature is doing the work on the Lazy Z Ranch. At one time, the Lazy Z was 1,400 acres stretching across both sides of Highway 20. It has had numerous owners, some of whom have left an historical imprint on Sisters. In 2003, then owner David Herman, who introduced the iconic metal art of running horses, divided the property into 13 parcels ranging from 4.7 to 251 acres and placed nine for sale. On the north side of Highway 20, in between Hawk’s Haven Reserve and R&B Ranch is the 83-acre “homestead” property of the original Lazy Z founded in the 1880s by early Oregon settler Alfred Cobb. R&B’s parcel is 540 acres and Marleen and Bruce Rognlien’s Hawk’s Haven is 90 acres. Marleen’s family

was one in the string of Lazy Z owners in its 135-plus year history. It is the 83 acres that today is the “official” Lazy Z Ranch, distinguishable from the more generic Lazy Z Property, which is what is generally referenced when driving past the various parcels. The Ranch consists of a 5,900-square-foot custom home, a landmark 100-yearold Dutch barn, painted red of course, an 80-year-old bunkhouse, two ponds, a pole barn, and two steel Quonset buildings. Last June, John and Renee Herman (no relation to Dave Herman) purchased the Ranch. The Hermans relocated from California with their 5- and 3-year-old children and set about their vision to remake the ranch into a model for regenerative agriculture. See LAZY Z RANCH on page 15

Years of keeping Sisters in stitches By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Marsha Marr’s identity is so tightly stitched to her craft that for many people she and her business are synonymous: For decades in Sisters, Marr has been Miss-Sew-It-All. Her little shop on Hood Avenue has also been her home for years. Now that’s ch an g in g . S h e’s mo v ing herself and her operation to her fiancé’s property near the Rodeo Grounds east of Sisters. She plans to scale back a bit on her work, working just a couple of days a week and focusing on the months of the year when sewing is in high demand — prom season and Halloween being prominent examples. The move reflects a

wonderful development in Marr’s life. “I’m 66 years old, and I’ve finally found true love,” she said. She met Craig Waters when he was installing new windows at her Hood Avenue shop/home. She saw him looking through the window at her and… “It was instant,” she said. Love blossomed, and Waters became part of the family. “My two kids adore him,” Marr said. Waters has put up a purpose-built outbuilding on his ranch property, so Marr can continue to live and work in the same spot as she has for many years. Cleaning out the Hood See MARR on page 9

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., 5:30 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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Hosang wins cross country meet By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Ethan Hosang showed no signs of rust in his first cross country race in months, as he pulled away from Summit High School’s Mason Kissell over the final mile to win the five-team meet hosted by the Storm at Pine Nursery Park on Friday, March 12. Hosang, a senior, toured the 5,000-meter course in 16:26.28 and looked comfortable and in control, according to Head Coach Josh Nordell. “Ethan’s training over the winter and his experience really showed today,” said Nordell. After running side-byside with Kissell through most of the first two miles, Hosang made a bit of a push and slowly pulled away from Kissell, ultimately winning by over 16 seconds. Sam May (18:26), Max Palanuk (19:36), Hayden Roth (19:43), Vicente Rebolledo (20:26), Cole Jarvis (20:44), Kaleb Briggs (20:45) finished as the top seven for the Outlaws. Summit won the meet with 23 points, followed by Mountain View (57), Sisters (67), La Pine (94), and Madras (inc). Fellow seniors John Peckham and Will Thorsett, who, with Hosang, normally fill the top varsity spots, are injured. They hope to return to action soon, according to Nordell. Ella Thorsett placed fifth for the girls’ team in 19:20, amid a flock of Summit runners who took nine of the top 10 places in the race. Teaghan Knox ran away with the individual title in a time of 18:41. “Ella had a solid run,” said Nordell. “I am pleased with her effort.” Senior Pearl Gregg ran a personal best, as she clocked 21:39 on the fairly slow grass and dirt course that featured a multitude of turns. “Pearl’s effort was particularly impressive, considering

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she just started running again this week after dealing with an injury,” said Nordell. “Hard work pays off.” Tw o j u n i o r s gave Nordell further reason to smile. Junior Brooklyn Liddell completed her first cross-country race as the team’s third finisher in 22:49 and Sasha Stoltasz finished seconds later in 23:04, which was nearly two minutes faster than her previous best. PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG Dulce Dunham, Ethan Hosang pulled away in the final mile to Josie Berg, and win a five-team meet in Bend last week. Raven Miller also competed for the Outlaws. and Madras did not have “These girls are becom- complete teams. ing a team all of a sudden,” The Outlaws host a meet Nordell said. at Black Butte Ranch on Summit won the team title Thursday, March 18 featurwith a near-perfect 16 points, ing teams from Bend High, followed by Sisters (61) and La Pine, Trinity Lutheran, Mountain View (63). La Pine Mountain View, and Summit.

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Lady Outlaws excited for soccer season By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws have 18 players on their roster this year and the girls are excited about the season ahead. Emilie Turpen returns as the lone senior on the squad. She’s a hardworking, dedicated, veteran player who will lend leadership to the team and keep them together as a cohesive unit. The Outlaws bring back a very organized defense, including Oly Thorson, Faith Gulick, Analise Backus, Sage Wyland, and freshman Maggie Lutz. Coach Brian Holden told The Nugget that the defense has speed on the outside, as well as intelligence and distribution from the middle. Freshmen Isabelle Schiller and Marley Holden will play at the center midfield position. The duo work well

together and even though they are freshmen, they bring experience to the team. Turpen, Emma Lutz, Maddie Symonds, Reese Harrell, Tatem Cramer, Katie Ryan, and Lindsay Scott will all play at outside midfield. These girls bring speed and fitness to the squad. Anya Shockley and Hollie Lewis will play at forward, and at times Thorson will play that position as well. Holden said, “These girls bring a tremendous amount of speed and they play well with each other. They are on track to score more goals than any other team I’ve seen from Sisters.” Rounding out the squad is Josie Patton, the Outlaws’ keeper. Holden said, “Josie is a leader out of the back with communication. She has strong hands and is a determined athlete who strives to improve each game.”

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Sisters salutes...

Haney stepping down as middle school principal By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters School District will have two new building principals for the 2021-22 year, now that Sisters Middle School Principal Alison Haney announced her resignation after three years in the position. Her departure follows in the heels of the announcement of Sisters High School Principal Joe Hosang taking on a new role at the district office. Haney is expecting her first child in early June and has decided to put her focus on her family. “Stemming from my knowledge of early childhood education and my love for children, my only plan for the immediate future is to enjoy the first year of being a mom,” she said. “In today’s day and age, it is a rarity to be afforded the opportunity of being truly and fully present with something or someone, and I feel incredibly fortunate to do so with our expected baby boy.” She and her husband, Jesse, plan to stay in Central Oregon. “I’m thankful to my incredible husband, Jesse, for his support and shared vision for this time with our child.” Sisters Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl told The Nugget: “Alison will certainly be missed and we have big shoes to fill with her departure. We really appreciated her student-centered approach and all of the energy and effort she has put in, particularly over the past year, but throughout her three years with us. We wish her and her family the very best.” Originally from Salem, Haney returned to the state in the fall of 2018 for the position in Sisters, after spending almost 20 years working in Chicago. She has degrees from both DePaul University and the University of Notre Dame in

early childhood education, educational leadership, and teaching exceptional children. In reflecting on her time in Sisters, Haney says she feels most proud of her “connections with students, the collaborative efforts of the middle school and district staff, and the pleasure of having both a short- and long-term impact on a unique and wonderful community. “The students have always been my ‘why’ in education,” she said. “Each day I see our students exhibit the fruits of our labors via teaching analytical thinking, complex problem solving, leadership, resilience, collaboration and self-management.” As she moves on, Haney has absolute confidence in her staff, who she calls “champions of education.” “It has been an honor and a great source of pride to work alongside the staff to jointly push for the best possible education for our students,” she said. “The rewards of our work are seen on a daily basis and the greatest example of this has been our school’s ability to maintain high levels of engagement and academic progress in the middle of the pandemic.” Haney acknowledged a deep appreciation for the sense of community prevalent in Sisters and the affection she has for the students of Sisters Middle School. “I’ve worked in five schools in the last 20 years,” she said. “While my heart has a place for each one of those thousands of students, the students at Sisters Middle School are absolutely second to none and I will miss them dearly.” She added, “I will also miss the myriad of advantages that come along with working in a small school district, including the close working relationships, the ability to be flexible and change to meet the needs of all schools within a district, the opportunity to build connections

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between schools, the dynamic district administrative team that I’ve been blessed to be a part of; and from whom I’ve learned so much, the community partnerships, the collaboration amongst neighboring districts for the betterment of the broader educational and Central Oregon area, and so much more.” While Haney PHOTO PROVIDED looks forward to Alison Haney points out the reason for stepping her career change, down from position. she envisions future involvement in educa- posting for Haney’s replacetion in Central Oregon. ment is now open and will “I am so excited for this close Friday, April 9. He and next chapter, but I don’t see high school principal Joe this as a permanent good- Hosang, who is moving into bye,” she said. “Life has so the human resources posimuch to offer and I’m always tion for the distinct, will work looking forward to the next with the middle school staff adventure.” to put the application, screenAccording to superin- ing, and interviewing dates in tendent Curt Scholl, the job place.

• Sue Stafford wrote: A huge thank you to eight members of the Sisters Garden Club who came to my house last weekend and completely blitzed my front yard — raking pine needles and cones, trimming back shrubs and grasses, and cleaning out all the flower beds. When they left after two hours of very cheerful work, my yard is pristine and ready for spring. Recent physical limitations have made it impossible for me to do much and they graciously volunteered without being asked. Those who helped in the cleanup effort include: Donna Lipscomb, Ruth Palmer, Tim Toth, Lolly Tweed, Brad Mulvihill, Larry Nelson, Donna Moss, and Karen Matheson Thrower. A simple thank you simply doesn’t begin to express my gratitude.

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Obituaries Sylvia Grace Hatton

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Sylvia Grace Hatton of Bend passed away at OHSU Hospital in Portland on February 5, after suffering a stroke. She was born July 2, 1933 in Brownhills, West Midlands, England, to Cyril and Elizabeth H a rvey. She ma rrie d Raymond R. Hatton on February 7, 1953, who preceded her in death in 2015. Sylvia grew up in Hammerwich, England, with her older brother Geoff and younger sister Sheila. After marrying Ray in Hammerwich, the two of them moved in 1956 to Moscow, Idaho, where Ray attended the University of Idaho on a track and crosscountry scholarship. After Ray graduated, he and Sylvia moved in 1960 to Sacramento. It was there where their son Peter was born, and then their daughter Janice. In 1969 the family moved to Bend, where Sylvia lived until her passing. Sylvia prided herself as a diligent probate paralegal who, for one month shy of 50 years of working at Karnopp Petersen law firm, continued to enthusiastically work until her passing. Her satisfaction in her work was complemented by her delight in sharing time with family who she adored. She took great pleasure in spending her free time in Camp Sherman at the family retreat, or on the coast in Manzanita. Whether working, enjoying her tea, chatting, planting and tending her flowers on the deck, watching the birds, or planning a future adventure with family and friends, Sylvia embraced an existence that emulated

Jim was born in Oakland, California, to Doris and Webb Richards. He graduated from San Leandro High School in 1960 and later attended the California Maritime Academy. Jim graduated in 1963, with a Bachelor of Science degree in nautical science and a federal license: third mate. Following graduation, Jim bounced around with shipping companies until he landed with Pacific Coast Transport, an arm of Union Oil, where he eventually became captain of the Avila. Throughout his life, Jim always identified himself as a ship’s master and was a longtime member of the Council of American Master Mariners. As is the case with generations of sailors before him, Jim enjoyed telling captivating stories about his shipmates and their adventures. Many of those stories involved Captains Tillman and Kosterval, as both men played big roles in his life; first as mentors and then as lifelong friends. In 1981 Jim was accepted into the Columbia River Bar Pilots Association in Astoria and began training during the worst part of the year, where Dramamine became his best friend. On his first trip out on the P.V. Peacock, the Germandesigned rescue boat, he discovered that ice cream and rough seas were a bad mix. Jim would later lament with his fellow pilots about his terrible luck at drawing jobs, as they repeatedly enjoyed working day shifts while he was often heading out at 2 a.m. in stormy weather. During his tenure with the Bar Pilots, Jim served as secretary and later as president and was active in evaluating and replacing transportation equipment to ensure safety and efficiency of boarding ships at sea. As a pilot, Jim represented the organization and lobbied along with Pacific NW Waterways

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a zest for life, an innate curiosity about her world and bottomless reservoir of kindness. Among her many endeavors and legacies, she was a world class Master’s badminton player, who medaled in the World Games in Alberta, Canada, in 2005, and in Sydney, Australia in 2009. She also edited and typed all 10 books about Central and Eastern Oregon written by her husband, Raymond R. Hatton. She is survived by her sister, Sheila Seager of Port Coquitlam, British Colombia; her son Peter and his wife Tana of Bend; her daughter Janice and her husband Charlie Wilshire of Bend and Eugene; her grandchildren Eric Hatton (and his wife Chrissy); Michael Hatton (and his wife Ashlie); Brenden Hatton (and his wife Celia Oney); Alyssa Hatton DeWees (and her husband Jacob); Kiersten Hatton, and Tia Hatton; plus five great grandchildren and her many nephews and nieces. She loved them all dearly. We will miss her and love her forever. A celebration of Sylvia’s life is scheduled for Monday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, 2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr., Bend.

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his pride and joy, often visiting the garage to make sure it wasn’t a dream. Jim was bigger than life ... he was generous, loving, and kind, and his laugh could fill a concert hall. It was often said of Jim that he was “one of the good ones.” Jim is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sharon; brother, Dick; children, Susan, Lisa, Paige, and Mark; grandchildren, Kennady, Callan, and Aidan; and greatgranddaughter, Emery Sue. Family requests donations in his name be given to the Columbia River Maritime Museum or the California Maritime Academy.

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Frances Lorraine Brown was born in Portland on November 16, 1925, to Morris and Elsie (Klein) Wilmarth, the fifth of six children. Her parents, grandparents and early ancestors were hardy pioneers. Frances graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in Portland, serving as both speaker and soloist. She attended Portland State University, New York University, City College of New York, and several community colleges. She studied voice at the Conservatory of Music in Portland and privately in New York City. Her passions were classical music, languages, and learning. Later she discovered the joy of oil painting. She was an executive and legal secretary for many years and was involved in continuing education all of her life. She attended and served at Tumalo Community Church for many years in multiple capacities, and was involved in the Auxiliary of Gideon’s International for 20 years locally and as the state vice president. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home March 7, and will be missed by her many family members and friends, all of whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in her passing by her parents, a brother, three sisters, her husband, a son, and grandson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bedouin has long been one of Sisters’ destination shops. Soon, it will be a destination for men and the women who shop for them. Owner Harmony Thomas and her husband, Brian, saw a need and a niche in Sisters for their particular angle on men’s clothing and accessories, along with housewares and barware. They have converted the space that was recently Good Day Café into additional retail space, where they will offer a range of clothing and gifts for men. Bedouin will host a local’s preview event to celebrate the new endeavor on Friday, March 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. “The look that we’re going for is very Pacific Northwestcasual,” Thomas told The Nugget, describing the feel as “everyday, easy, nice quality.” “The lines that we’re seeking for are all sustainable,” she noted. “A lot of the

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Road Construction Ahead

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 Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) is offering free COVID-vaccine rides 7 days a week for those who need help getting to a scheduled vaccine appointment. To request a ride, call STARS dispatch at 541-9045545 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. At least 24 hours advance notice is needed. If no answer, please leave a message. Rides are based on volunteer-driver availability, but special efforts are being made to accommodate people needing rides to vaccination sites. More info at www.starsride.com/covidvaccine-rides. Free nonemergency medical rides not related to COVID vaccines may be booked Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with rides available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. At least 48 hours advance notice is needed.

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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.

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.

Free Weekly Grab-N-Go Lunches For Seniors

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free Grab-N-Go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. The lunches are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis drive-through style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at 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 information call 541-678-5483.

Weekly Food Pantry

Wellhouse Church has a weekly food pantry on Thursdays. Food is currently being distributed drive-through style from 12:30 until all food is distributed at the Wellhouse Market building, 222 N. Trinity Way. People in need of food may drive through the parking lot and pick up a bag of food for their household. Other Sisters-area churches are joining with Wellhouse Church to contribute both financially and with volunteers to help sustain the program. For more information, please call 541-549-4184.

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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 541-5496469 for more information.

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The Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month will now start at 5:30 p.m. Call 541-548-4815 for more information.

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Grieving the loss of someone close to you? GriefShare is here to offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This special weekly support group is designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help. GriefShare meets at Sisters Church of the Nazarene on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning on March 2. The group runs for 13 weeks, and you can join at any time! For more information, contact Jason Visser at 575-791-8356 or visit www. griefshare.org.

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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

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Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Legal Aid Services of Oregon are working together to offer legal services to lowincome older adults living in Central Oregon. These services are provided to adults 60 years and older with preference to those in greatest social and economic need, with particular attention to low-income, minority and frail individuals. The next legal assistance sessions will be held virtually or by telephone April 12-15, specific days and times TBD by individual attorney offices. There are 5 client appointments available for each location and are limited to 30 minutes each. To make an appointment in Sisters or Bend call Bonnie Hall at 541-678-5483.

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Sisters History Museum is open at the historical Wakefield Building, 410 E. Cascade St. (corner of Larch) on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free, with private tours on other days by appointment. The public is invited to visit the exhibits on Sisters-area history, gift shop and bookstore. The museum welcomes new volunteers (training provided) and book donations (all genre). Books can be dropped off at the porch during open hours Friday and Saturday or by prearrangement. Email: threesistershistoricalsociety@ gmail.com. or leave message at 541-904-0585.

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Detectives arrest man for child pornography A 72-year-old man from the Cloverdale area was arrested on March 11 on multiple charges related to child pornography. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports that in February 2021, the Redmond Police Department took a report regarding the possession of child pornography. During their investigation they wrote a search warrant for a computer belonging to Peter Hiatt. They also determined all of the alleged crimes were committed within the jurisdiction of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and forwarded the case to DCSO detectives. A DCSO digital forensic detective conducted a forensic examination of the computer and allegedly found numerous photographs of child sex abuse. Detectives arrested Hiatt and transported him to jail, where he was lodged on a total of 69 charges of encouraging child sex abuse.

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Avenue site has brought back a flood of memories. “I found my first ad in the paper,” she told The Nugget. “1988.” Marr recalled that she had been a DJ in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in the 1980s, when she decided she wanted a major change. She packed up a collection of records (which she still has) and moved to the pacific Northwest, landing a position as a tailor at Nordstrom’s in Salem. She got married. Her thenhusband commuted between Salem and Sisters, where he worked for Barclay Logging. The couple decided to move here in 1987, and Marr set up shop the following year. Sewing had been a constant in her life since her teens. She recalled being 16 years old when her sister sought her help. “Can you fix so-and-so’s prom dress?” her sister asked. “Sure,” Marsha replied. “I was 16, “ she told The Nugget, “and I’ve been doing it ever since.” For some seamstresses, sewing is a merely a job, a • Large organic produce selection • Huge organic & natural selection storewide

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon way to make a living. It was always much more than that for Marr, which is probably why she has built a five-star reputation on Internet review sites. From repairs to elaborate costumes, Marr has always poured herself into the work with a level of true craftsmanship that is not often seen anymore, in an environment where so much is disposable and that which is hand-made is often out of ordinary folks’ reach. The costume end of Marr’s business was almost an accidental development. She made Sesame Street costumes for her children and herself for a Halloween parade. “Mindy was six years old and in her walker and I made it Oscar the Grouch,” Marr recalled. Her son was Cookie Monster, and she was Big Bird. The costumes — like everything she crafts — were first-rate, and people noticed. They sought her out for costumes for their own events. Costuming took off and led to her move to her Hood Avenue location in the early 1990s. She eventually sought permission from the City of

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comfortable living space. Marr recognizes the many gifts living in the community has given. “I’ve been blessed for 33 years,” she said. Marr says she’ll be “semiretired” working out of her new location. But she’s not walking away from the craft that she has embodied for so long. “I don’t want to quit,” she said. “I don’t want to stop sewing. I love it so.”

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LETTERS

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birds, mammals, plants, amphibians, fish, and humans. Darkness and starlight are needed for nighttime navigation and for sleep and wakefulness patterns. What can you do about this? Well, besides planting milkweed in your yard as food for butterflies, check to see that your outdoor lights are designed well. Are they shielded, dimmed, point down or do you have a motion detector? If you’re used to leaving your porch light on all night, ask yourself, why do you do this? Do you think it makes the world a safer place? There is no proof to this kind of thinking. Actually, they have done tests to show that criminal activity actually increased when more light was present. Do you think your neighbors appreciate your lights being on all night? They don’t. Yes, they can pull their blinds but some people – like me – enjoy looking out their window at the stars, as well as waking up by the morning light. Be a thoughtful neighbor, as well as a friend to the monarch butterfly and all other living things on earth. Please turn off your porch lights! Paul Bennett

To the Editor: It wasn’t the fact that the power went out at the exact moment I was working on a timed assignment for school, nor the fact the pellet stove went out due to the power loss and the evening was a late winter cool in Sisters. It wasn’t the fact that we had to eat our dinners cold to the romance of candlelight nor the fact the hot tub wouldn’t provide the massaging bubbles so required after a day’s labors. It was the fact the 29-electric-meter-area affected by the transformer blowout made the clear evening Sisters sky dark enough to remind us of how

beautiful and anciently mystical the portion of our sky was when all the neighbors’ party lights, overflow lights from windows, and against-code porch lights were snuffed out, if only for several hours while the ever-reliable service crew from Central Electric Co-op worked to restore the science-andtechnology-provided convenience we have come to rely upon daily for our comfort — and occasionally, to some dismay, the destruction of the natural beauty that surrounds us on a nightly basis, when we sat in the still-hot, but nevertheless quiet, hotwater spa. I encourage our neighbors throughout Sisters and the surrounding neighborhoods to consider following the lighting code thoughtfully provided in the city web page. Chris Patrick

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To the Editor: I was delighted by the column “Happiness and well-being” by Mitchell L. Luftig, Ph.D. (The Nugget, March 3). The author cites solid data in making his case for ways we can all improve each other’s happiness in Sisters. I appreciated Dr. Luftig’s article from two perspectives: 1. My full-time career for the past decade has been teaching the science of happiness to organizations such as the National Park Service, Dreamworks, and various branches of Oregon State Government. Dr. Luftig clearly knows that happiness is a choice that can be guided by solid data. 2. I happen to be one of Sisters’ newest residents, along with my wife and two daughters, 8 and 12. The author is correct: While we are delighted to be in this friendly and beautiful place, we newcomers do lack local social connections. One of the many wonderful things about the science of well-being is that so much of it is win-win. When

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To the Editor: Laird Superfood has contributed so much to Sisters. A super factory to enhance Sisters’ aesthetic appeal. Super generators for all the folks who enjoy living near the vibrant thrum of progress. Super lighting to offset the darkness of night. Super job opportunity for hundreds of commuters daily flooding to and from Redmond and Bend. How super-enlightened our planners and boosters are to welcome these improvements to our little town. How wonderful that Laird is “breaking” more ground for super expansion. And how comforting to envision all that useless Forest Service land in our town being converted to low-income housing for the benefit of this super company. It’s super-inspiring to see our town’s ongoing vision process yield such super outcomes. Way to go Sisters! Susanna DeFazio

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Food stand set to open in May The Stand — Mahonia Gardens’ selfserve fresh produce stand at 254 E. Adams Ave. — is set to open for its second season on May 1. The Stand features only local products — carrots, beets, arugula, spinach, lettuce — mostly grown at Sisters’ own Mahonia Gardens, but also featuring other local growers. “Eggs were super popular last year, and we have new sources for pasture-raised eggs,” proprietor Benji Nagel reported. “We’ll have a steady supply of pastureraised eggs.” Patrons will also be able to enjoy organic berries from farms in the Willamette Valley, flour, honey, flowers, and more. “Any food that we bring in from other sources is produced with organic/sustainable practices,” Nagel notes. “Even more, we know personally and have relationships with the growers.” The Stand operates on a self-serve basis, seven days a week, and it’s open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summertime. Mahonia Gardens’ CSA this year will operate as a membership through The Stand. Visit http://mahoniagardens.com/ csaprogram to learn about membership benefits or sign up.

Windy Acres Dairy Farm, a leisurely 50-minute drive from Sisters to Prineville, is alive with the sights and sounds of springtime. A few-days-old calf nuzzles its mom; pigs, cows, and sheep are spread out over the pasture grazing; a rooster is crowing commands to the hens that are laying eggs; ducks are quacking as they race to the water trough; and a resident barn cat is lazily strolling by in the sunshine. Behind the scenes, there is much going on too — raw milk production, butter being churned, cheese being made and wheels being aged in the cheese cave, ice cream being frozen, and much more. Owner Billie Johnson is proud of what she has accomplished over the years, but is quick to note that farming requires a lot of help and she could not do it without all the farm volunteers whose special talents are always needed for things like fixing equipment, milking, cheesemaking, and tending to animals. Right now she’d love to have some volunteers who could put in a garden. Interested in a herd share? Visit www. windyacresdairy.com to learn more. Want to order dairy or meat? Give Billie a call… maybe schedule a family farm tour too. But the real scoop is the chocolate, dark chocolate chip mint ice cream!

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Local flowers to grace community Stumpmunk Farms is named for the cute critters that we all see perched on stumps in our yards and gardens. That local feeling is what makes Stumpmunk Farms what it is. “We offer Sisters-grown flowers to the local community,” says proprietor Leah Thompson. “We grow seasonal cut flowers and fillers using natural and sustainable growing practices. We grow a wide variety of heirlooms, old favorites, and unusual blooms, which allows our subscribers to experience the seasons through their bouquets. Our flowers are harvested within 24 hours of delivery, providing the freshest flowers with a long vase life.” Direct purchases can be made through our CSA (community supported agriculture) shares, purchased online at www. stumpmunkfarms.com. “Last season we were fortunate to connect with Ruth at Three Sisters Floral and will do so again this year,” Thompson noted. “Ruth uses our blooms to create one-of-a-kind arrangements. This season we are excited to also be partnering with Bedouin in town, where you will be able to purchase farmers-market-style bouquets.”

Lava Terrace Cellars is an award-winning winery receiving six medals their first year. One glass and you will be in love. Grown at 3,440 feet in Deschutes County on volcanic soils, these grape varietals’ unicity and low-intervention winemaking reveal the true fruit flavors, floral aromas and enticing rich finish of these locally crafted wines. Experience high-altitude wines for yourself at these tasting events: • Thursday, March 18 at The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar in Bend • Friday, March 19 at the EQWINE Wine Bar in Redmond • Saturday, March 20 at Black Butte Ranch General Store • Friday, March 26 at C.E. Lovejoy’s in Bend. Lava Terrace Cellars’ wines are sold at both Oliver Lemon’s and Cork Cellars Wine & Bistro in Sisters. Join their adventure by signing up for their newsletter featuring wine tastings and vineyard events at www.lavaterrace cellars.com. Follow Lava Terrace Cellars on Facebook and Instagram.

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Nestled along Highway 20 across from Knife River, Tumalo Farmstand, owned by Molly Hughes, is a convenient stop coming or going to Bend. Open April through October, depending on weather, produce is sourced from Central Oregon, Eastern and northwestern Oregon, the Tri-Cities, and Yakima. The open-air farmstead is easily visible from the road for its colorful shade sails and once underneath them, even in the heat of summer, the mister keeps you and all of the fruits and vegetables cool and fresh. Memories are created with the first bite of a freshly picked peach or cherry! Tumalo Farm Boxes are a simple and convenient way to shop for local produce and meals online. All farm boxes will be available for ordering beginning on Mondays (until sold out) for a Sunday pick up. The farm boxes come in small, medium, and large sizes overflowing with local fruits and vegetables and canning produce. You can customize your box with meat, eggs, and even gluten-free mixes from Josie’s Best can be added to the box. Have a request? Call Molly at 541-610-7733. Sign up for their newsletter now www.tumalofarmstand.com to receive notice of their opening date!

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A ranching legacy moves into the future In operating this true pasture-to-package process, there’s lots to be done every minute of the day. Yet Jeff Larkin makes a point to slow down, be present with the animals, and tend to them with extraordinary care. Everything from the breeding to finish is designed to ensure a stress-free life. Jeff, along with his wife, Julie, put the wellbeing of their animals above any business motives. For these ranchers, producing healthy, genetically superior beef and lamb isn’t just good business sense and humane; it warms the heart and is the right thing to do. Whether ordering USDA-certified ground beef or specialty cuts, Larkin Valley Ranch customers tend to be the kind who don’t just appreciate superior, grass-fed meat but understand the value behind an animal that has lived a vibrant, productive life. The cattle and sheep at this ranch roam and feed amid the natural Central Oregon environment. They are free of antibiotics, steroids, and growth hormones. In their most natural state, these herds thrive best. Jeff Larkin was born into the ranching lifestyle. Alongside his dad, Dean, he learned the ropes and shared the passion, eventually taking over the 3/L brand. Sharing this family honor along with his wife and their two children, he carries on the ranching tradition while also operating both Jeff Larkin Realty

and his niche ranch-construction business. Through Jeff’s vision, Larkin Valley Ranch has become well known for its small-scale, high-impact herds of Dorset Romney Cross Lamb and both Angus and Angus Cross Cattle, breeds known for their marbling, tender texture and robust, rich-tasting flavor. The ranch and those who have worked it have also become known for their kindness, commitment to community, and passion for nurturing relationships. Larkin Valley Ranch gives back in many ways, from mentoring rising-star ranch hands to contributing to various organizations, including 4H, FFA, veterans programs, local sports teams, Friends of the Children, and more. This giving back honors the Larkin family legacy and all the blessings that have come from it. Larkin Valley Ranch is proud to serve customers throughout Central Oregon. For custom meat and door-to-door deliveries, contact the ranch directly, or look for Jeff and Julie at local farmers markets around Central Oregon in the summer. You may purchase quarter, halves, and wholes, plus individual packages year-round. Note that all meat packaged and sold is USDA-certified. Also, in light of the recent pandemic, Larkin Valley Ranch practices increased safety measures for all meat orders and deliveries.

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At Hazelnut Hill outside Eugene, from raw to roasted to seasoned, from brittles to buttery spreads and mixes, our hazelnuts are harvested and packaged for freshness. When hand-dipped in high-quality chocolate, our hazelnuts become luscious toffee, toffee, brittle, and truffle treats for yourself or as a gift for someone you love. Eat your fill...we’ll grow more! Order online at www.hazelnuthill.com 541-510-4464

The art and craft of hazelnuts Rachel and Ryan Henderson are on a mission to make Oregon hazelnuts readily available for local folks — as one of the few tree-to-table hazelnut producers in the U.S. Their farm, Hazelnut Hill, near Eugene, is where the Hendersons craft truly artisanal hazelnut specialty products from roasted nuts to hazelnut-and-chocolate confections. Each order is roasted on demand, and candy is handmade in a commercial-grade kitchen. Rachel tests and develops all recipes, and she’s recently created new hot-and-spicy nut flavors and new flavors of toffee. The tree-to-table approach provides Hazelnut Hill customers with high-quality, delicious, nutbased products with a full chain of control that assures source and sustainability. “I think it’s important to know where our food comes from, who’s growing it, and how it grows,” Rachel said. The hazelnut is Oregon’s state nut — but, as Rachel points out, most of the product available here is — strangely enough — grown in Turkey. By enjoying Hazelnut Hill’s products, you are supporting a family farm operation with wholesome and sustainable practices.

For the past 21 years, Richard’s Farmstand has been providing the Sisters community with access to locally sourced fruits, veggies, and berries. The stand located on the west end of Sisters, behind Space Age Gas, will open (weather permitting) in early April, kicking off another season of shopping for local folks who want to fill their meals with quality foods, including vegetables and lettuce grown by local farmers. The season will start with local asparagus, freshly picked morel mushrooms, and Oregon strawberries. This year, Richard’s Farmstand will be featuring local Oregon Marionberry and wild huckleberry jams and Prescott honey (which is considered a great remedy for seasonal allergies). Richard’s open-air produce stand pioneered what has become a movement in Sisters toward locally grown products — organically grown whenever possible. Richard’s Farmstand was an early leader in a farm-to-table trend that enhances lives in Sisters Country. The stand is highly accessible, and for those who have a hard time venturing out, delivery services are available.

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Get a taste of Sisters High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is based on a simple, fundamental belief: “We believe everybody deserves access to good food,” says Carrie Mack, community engagement manager. Fortunately, there is plenty of good food grown, raised, and crafted locally in Sisters and Central Oregon — and HDFFA’s Get A Taste of This Place campaign is helping consumers discover those food resources right here in our own backyard. One of their key tools for the past 10 years has been the annual HDFFA Food & Farm Directory, this year’s 11th Directory features 100-plus HDFFA Partners, from farms and ranches to specialty food producers, farmers markets, and restaurants. This free community resource is produced by HDFFA on behalf of their partners that grow, raise, and make local products. Discover and buy local from the HDFFA Partners listed above, or visit www.hdffa. org to find more. Also check the website to learn more about HDFFA food programs like Give and Grow that provide access to quality, locally grown produce for families in need while supporting local growers.

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LAZY Z RANCH: Techniques improve soil and crops

HOSPICE: Facility offers critical resource for families

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Renee is a marriage and family therapist practicing in Redmond. John, once a youth pastor and administrator of a Seattle homeless shelter, is a meadmaker/brewer, educator, and community activist. The vision for regenerative ranching is catching on in Sisters. Emily Payne of AgFunder Network notes: “Soil organic matter is plant or animal tissue in the process of decay. While most soils are only two to 10 percent soil organic matter, this plays a vital role in soil health. Each one-percent increase in soil organic matter helps soil hold 20,000 gallons more water per acre. And heightened water holding capacity means crops are more resilient through times of drought or heavy rain. By maintaining surface residues, roots, and soil structure with better aggregation and pores, soil organic matter reduces nutrient runoff and erosion, as well. “And the healthier the soil, the healthier the crop. When plants have the nutrients and roots systems they need to thrive, they build compounds to help protect against insects and disease. There is also growing evidence that a healthy soil microbiome full of necessary bacteria, fungi, and nematodes is more likely to produce nutrientdense food, promoting better human health. Regenerative farming practices boost soil health through a variety of techniques.”

Bidasolo often works in conjunction with hospice nurses, social workers, and chaplains for patients who remain at home. As the end draws near, clients or their families often choose for them to spend their last days receiving the specialized care provided at Hospice House in Bend. For example, intractable pain is managed with medications not possible for home use. When family caregivers need a break from intensive care requirements, patients can experience up to five days of respite care at Hospice House before returning home. Some of Bidasolo’s clients aren’t able to remain at home to the end of life. “Some families just can’t watch their loved ones die

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There is also growing evidence that a healthy soil microbiome full of necessary bacteria, fungi, and nematodes is more likely to produce nutrientdense food, promoting better human health. — Emily Payne These are the practices of neighboring Sisters Cattle Co. under the stewardship of 34-year-old Hobbs Magaret, who has improved 200 acres of grazing land in Sisters. Magaret says, “Other cattle companies favor the cattle at the expense of the soil. We work to achieve harmony of the two. “Moving the cattle frequently and grazing densely creates a herd effect, mimicking massive ancient herds, which is lost with conventional grazing,” said Magaret. “High density/short duration grazing takes carbon from the

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Outlaws trim the Eagles’ wings By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws were unstoppable in their 42-6 victory at home over Harrisburg on Friday, March 13. Sisters’ offensive line dominated as they created holes for the runners and time for quarterback Griffin Gardner to throw. That made the Outlaws a dangerous threat the entire game. The defense was able to clamp down on key plays which nearly shut out the Eagles. Harrisburg started the contest with the ball, but quickly stalled and punted to the Outlaws who took over at their 45-yard line. After good runs by Hunter Spor, Hayden Sharp, and Adam Maddox-Castle, Riley Sellers scored on a corner play and the Outlaws took a 6-0 lead to close out the first quarter. The Outlaws stopped the Eagles on fourth down at the 16-yard line. Maddox-Castle went 84 yards up the middle for the touchdown, and Spor ran up the middle for the twopoint conversion. After forcing a punt, Sisters hammered Spor up the middle. They caught the Eagles off guard with a counter to Wyatt Maffey for a 25-yard touchdown run and an extra point. The last scoring drive of the half started with an interception and run by Jamen Schwartz down to Harrisburg’s 32-yard line. Hayden Sharp had a couple hard outside runs and quarterback Gardner threw a

Outlaws post four wins on volleyball court By Rongi Yost Correspondent

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Jamen Schwartz turned in a pick-six in the Outlaws resounding victory last Friday. beautiful 25-yard pass down for Easton Moore, who had the left sideline to Garrett an exciting 40-yard run up Vohs for the score. The the middle. Time ran out on extra point was good and the clock and Sisters posted the Outlaws held the Eagles the 42-6 win. Center Cam Wessel said, scoreless at 28-0 as teams “We executed as a whole unit. entered the half. In the third, Sisters scored Our counters went well and it on another big run. It looked seemed like every time we as if Gardner had been did it we got at least 20 yards. stopped at the line of scrim- The first two times were 25 mage, but he busted through yards and a touchdown. We the line and away from played with more cohesivedefenders for a 52-yard touch- ness and we were getting a down. Sisters scored once lot more push.” Coach Gary Thorson said, more in the quarter. Sharp, with the help of great block- “Tonight we just tried to keep ing, took the ball 20 yards things as simple as we could, down the field to the Eagles and we did a much better job five-yard line. Spor muscled of taking care of the football his way into the end zone for this time. I’m happy for the the touchdown, and at the end guys. They’re a hardworking of three, the Outlaws held group, and I think this team a commanding 42-0 lead. has a chance to get better Harrisburg kept the ball on every week going forward… the ground in the final quar- I feel we have multiple weapter, and scored on a quarter- ons on offense, and when we back run up the middle. The execute, we’re pretty dang Outlaws reserves got some tough.” The Outlaws will travel time on the field in the final minutes of the game. The to Sweet Home on Friday, offensive line paved the way March 19.

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The Lady Outlaws packed in four matches last week and won three of them in sweeps. On Monday, March 9, Sisters defeated Mountain View on the road with scores of 25-12, 25-10, and 25-17. Two days later the Outlaws traveled to Crook County and defeated the Cowgirls 25-22, 25-12, 25-22. On Saturday, Sisters played two matches held at Ridgeview High School. They beat Hood River Valley 25-6, 25-8, and 25-13 in the first match of the day and went on to take down Ridgeview in four sets: 23-25, 25-16, 25-23, and 25-20. In Monday’s match, the Outlaws jumped out to a quick 10-3 advantage. Sophie Silva and Greta Davis contributed tough serves and aggressive play. The second set went back and forth; with Sisters on top 12-9. Anessa Stotts stepped back to the service line and went on a 12-point serving run to give the Outlaws a 23-9 lead. Mountain View scored one more point on an Outlaws hitting error, but then setter Ellie Rush got the kill with a dump to the middle. Sisters took a 6-1 lead in the third set, but then struggled to pass the ball. Mountain View went on a nine-point run to go up 10-6. Later, with the Outlaws down by one with the score 17-16, Stotts went back to the line once again and did a stellar job, serving eight

straight points to give the Outlaws a 24-16 advantage. Each team scored one more point to end the game 25-17. Davis led the Outlaws with 16 kills, and had three blocks. Sophie Silva did an outstanding job in the middle, with 11 blocks on the night, and 10 kills. Ellie Rush had 31 assists and four aces, and Stott posted 10 digs and seven aces. Coach Rory Rush said, “We came out … and played our game from start to finish. Everyone played well and it was fun to watch the chemistry on the floor.” The Outlaws had a stellar match against Crook County on Wednesday. Davis led the Outlaws with 18 kills, followed by Silva and Natalie Sitz, who each had seven kills in the match. “Tonight was a great night for us,” said Rush. “We were able to try some different things and continue to play strong. I’m proud of the leadership our veteran players showed tonight and excited to watch the younger players continue to grow in our program.” Davis was on fire for the Outlaws in their first set against Hood River Valley on Saturday. Greta served 14 straight points, including five aces. She went back to serve with the game at 11-6 and served out to get the win, and the Outlaws never looked back. See VOLLEYBALL on page 22

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ROUNDABOUT: Circle to have similar footprint to Barclay roundabout Continued from page 1

of Highway 20 and Locust Street on the east end of downtown. A roundabout at this location will provide the first place where local traffic — including pedestrians and bicyclists — can cross Highway 20 at a controlled intersection as they approach from Bend or Redmond. The roundabout will provide access to the newly constructed pedestrian and bicycle improvements throughout downtown. The roundabout will also provide easy access and departure from the alternate transportation route since this location is the eastern terminus. Improving access to the alternate transportation route will help relieve congestion on Highway 20 in the downtown core. Project development for the roundabout has already begun. ODOT and City staff are finalizing the 30 percent design package that will be submitted to the State traffic engineer for review and approval. Right-of-way acquisition for the project has begun between the City and the Sisters School District. The final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of the project should be completed in nine to 12 months, once 100 percent funding becomes available. The current cost estimate

is $4.5 million. To date, the City has invested $250,000 to initiate project development and proceed to 30 percent completion. ODOT has strategically used in-house resources to leverage the City’s investment to perform additional hydraulic, hazmat, and environmental work. The City’s funding strategy includes additional investment from the City’s Urban Renewal and transportation Systems Development Charge funds that can be leveraged as matching funds for State and Federal grant applications, as well as asking for funding assistance from Deschutes County, ODOT, and the State Legislature. Gary Farnsworth, ODOT Region 4 manager, told The Nugget, “there is a lot of discussion at the Federal level for earmarks for certain projects,” which haven’t been available over the last eight years or so. Farnsworth went on to say, “We have a good track record in Sisters with finding funding for the Cascade Avenue improvement project, the Barclay/Highway 20 roundabout, and the Connect Oregon funds for improvements at the airport. Hopefully, we can build on that track record for the Highway 20/Locust project.” The City, ODOT, and the Oregon Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee, made up of trucking freight haulers and other key freight stakeholders, unanimously concurred that

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The planned roundabout at Highway 20 and Locust Street will require some changes to highway configuration. the roundabout on the west entrance to Sisters was appropriately sized and approved to proceed with construction. The roundabout has proved to work very well for the freight industry, and it has accommodated all of the oversize loads going through Sisters. This has resulted in moving ahead with the same size roundabout at Highway 20 and Locust on the east end of downtown. With the completion of the new roundabout, it will be possible to move heavy freight traffic out of and around downtown.

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City snapshot By Sue Stafford Correspondent

• Crista Munro, executive director of Sisters Folk Festival, and Roger Dwight, vice president of Sisters Rodeo Association, will participate in a statewide publicevents meeting with Governor Kate Brown on March 31 to help establish guidance for public events with the changing circumstances regarding COVID-19. Organizations have been hopeful that the guidance would be available by April 1 to enable planning of public events which require months of lead time. • Banners honoring this year’s graduating high school seniors will again adorn Cascade Avenue. A parent group is working with the high school yearbook teacher to establish a GoFundMe account to help offset the cost of the banners. Contact Sisters High School for more information. • Lt. Chad Davis of the Sisters Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) substation reported that Deputy Mike Hudson is back on duty in Sisters following his leave for military training. Davis also announced that body cameras will be worn by officers starting in May. There has been a big increase in traffic stops, with stops doubling this month over last. Sgt. Paul Garrison announced that Sisters will again have officers on mountain bikes for the summer. He said the bike patrol is another

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way to reach the community and promote more citizen/ officer interactions. • The City code regarding parking regulations is currently being reviewed by City staff, City legal, Lt. Chad Davis, and the City Council to include additional vehicular parking restrictions and regulations. Staff initiated this effort after receiving several complaints from citizens regarding the storage of vehicles, trailers, boats, and RVs within the public rights-ofway. The primary focus was to provide local law enforcement with clear and enforceable language to be able to work with the citizens on this storage issue, as well as other parking issues that occur throughout the year. RV parking has been an issue that staff has dealt with over the years and, without consistent and clear policy, it has been difficult to enforce. The proposed language does allow for property owners to obtain up to four permits per year, if they can meet the conditions to park and use the RV for accommodations for up to 72 hours to help property owners and their visitors to be able to attend public events when camping space is at a premium. The draft amendments will be reviewed one more time at a Council workshop before a final vote is taken. • Unidentified parties have been meeting regarding establishing of an urgent-care center in Sisters. An announcement is expected soon.

Developers to host online ‘neighborhood meeting’ A neighborhood meeting/open house will be held for the Sisters Woodlands Development on March 31, 2021 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via a Zoom online meeting. E m a i l Wo o d l a n d s @ buildllc.com to request the virtual meeting link. Alternatively, if you are not able to join the meeting but wish to request project information, contact the development team at the above email. Sisters Woodlands is a 35-acre development located in the heart of Sisters, on land previously owned by the U.S. Forest Service, east of Highway 20 and south of Barclay Drive. The Sisters Woodlands site was recently rezoned from Public Facility and Urban Area Reserve, to a mix of Multi-Family Residential, Downtown Commercial, North Sisters Business Park, and Open Space (public amenity) zoning. The land-use

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steps for the property are the master plan and subdivision application submittals. “The primary goal of the project is to make the City of Sisters more welcoming and sustainable for local residents, young families, and expanding light-industrial businesses,” the development project team stated. “The project objectives include creating a diverse mix of community-based housing opportunities for the growing population; four new light-industrial building sites; an interactive commercial marketplace; and significant public amenities for the community, including enhanced pedestrian connections into and out of town. The project will prioritize sustainable and durable building construction, the preservation of a large portion of the existing ponderosa pine trees that currently occupy the mostly vacant site, and FireWise guidelines to enhance public safety.”

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City-owned portion of the Lazy Z Ranch. Sealed bids for the alvage log sale will be opened at p.m. March 26th, 2021 at City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave. Sisters, OR. The high bidder Helpwill Wanted be required to execute Pleasea sales send an email to contract with sistersfencecompany@gmail.com the City of Sisters and pay the approved withfull letter bid of interest. price by 4 p.m. AprilLODGE 1, 2021. IN SISTERS THE Failure to pay by April 1 willHiring for: is now result in the forfeiture of theAssistant (FT) Culinary contract andResponsible the contract willforbequality of dining awarded to the next highest service during meals for the bidder. Hauling ofcommunity. the logs may Pay DOE. begin on April 2, 2021 or after Morning/evening. the sales contract is fully Contact us at 541-904-0545. executed. Cutting or processing The Garden Angel is now filling irewood is not permitted on site, landscape supervisor and all logs shall maintenance be removed in crew member whole. All logs must be removed positions. LCB #9583. Inquire at by April 30, 2021. 541-549-2882 The bid or ackage can bethegardenangel@gmail.com downloaded from the City of Sisters website www.ci.sisters.or.us Please 901call Wanted 541-323-5220 to schedule a site visit. PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE On 3/17/2021 at 1 p.m., the entire contents of units A-70 and C-21 belonging to Kris Johnson, nd Katrina Gagatko will be sold to the highest bidder. The highClassical Guitar ISO: Half-size bidder(s) must to beremove usedthe by young beginner. contents within Call 3ordays. textSale Jess, 541-977-8494 takes place at Sisters Rental, 999Sisters, Public Notice 331 W. Barclay Drive, Oregon. 541-549-9631 CITY OF SISTERS T H E NNotice U G G EofT Salvage Log Sale The N E W S P ACity P E Rof Sisters is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of Your Local News Source! approximately 46 cords of www.nuggetnews.com firewood/salvage logs in varying Breaking News / Road Reports lengths located on City property Weather / Letters / Blog at 1000 S. Locust and on the

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of Copper and Patterson were put to the test on a number of scent trails including shopping malls, parking garages, and swampy and woodland areas. The team may have had only a car seat, empty soda can or chip bag, cigarette butt, or door handle as a scent source to work the trail. Being certified allows Copper’s work product to be admissible in court or other legal proceedings. Prior to his being fully credentialed, Copper had his first start-to-finish “find” about three months back when he located a “walk away” — generally a person who disappears of their own volition, not wishing to be found, or somebody with diminished mental capacity as in a case of dementia. Copper’s job is limited to finding people, everyone from lost hikers to escapees, missing children to older citizens confused by their surroundings. One would think that with a bloodhound’s extraordinary sense of smell that they’d be the first line for illicit drug detection. Not so. There are five other K-9 teams in the DCSO, two

of whom, different breeds, are dedicated to narcotic offenses. Dogs and handlers are highly specialized performing complex tasks. It is said that dogs have up to 75 times the sense of smell that humans do, which does beg the question of what it must be like when they encounter a skunk or rotting fish. Copper’s life began at Tamaron Ranch Bloodhound Kennels in Chowchilla, California. The all-tan-colored, purebred Copper is a donation to DCSO by Bob Cameron, a county resident who has a lengthy history of working with bloodhounds in the law-enforcement world. Cameron is himself a highly experienced trainer. Everybody asks — well everybody who has a dog — if Copper sleeps on Patterson’s bed. “Yes, and he takes up a lot of room,” Patterson says with an infectious grin. The Donny/Copper team work four 10-hour shifts, which is a lot of car time.

Patterson is just like all the Sisters deputies who cover a large territory through the gamut of policing duties. Patterson admitted that Copper hates the car, even though it is a full-size SUV with specialized venting. There is a built-in, high-tech cooling system in Copper’s pad with an alarm system to warn Patterson remotely if the temperature reaches a point of concern for Copper’s well-being. Copper’s favorite thing to do is search and rescue. He has participated in several — all successful. As a general rule, citizens are discouraged from interacting with working K-9 dogs. However, in Copper’s case, the public is encouraged to engage him when they encounter him. But ask first, as he may be working a scent. Patterson frequently does foot patrol in town, both as part of good community policing practice and giving Copper a chance to stretch his legs.

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and Klement finally met him after finding an unidentifiable bone while on a hike along the rim of Whychus Creek. Anderson, the go-to guy for all such queries in Sisters Country, was also stumped, but committed to finding out. Eventually, it was determined the fragment came from a young fawn. Lord, who is a board member for the Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (GRO), which manages the establishment and distribution of scholarships for Sisters High School graduates, had been mulling over the idea of starting a scholarship herself. After her encounter with the Andersons — and due to her and her husband’s own love of the natural world — the couple decided to fund a scholarship focused on environmental science, while honoring a man who had spent his life immersed professionally and personally in the natural world. Lord also had personal experience with the boost scholarships can give to young people. “I went to college as a single mother, and scholarships were the only way I was able to complete my degree,” said Lord. “The financial help was critical; so was the encouragement of being chosen for an award. “John and I are both outdoors people, and have camped and hiked all over Oregon. We both agreed we wanted the scholarship to

be environmental science based. We both felt moved to honor the legacy and curiosity of this man who has had such a remarkable impact on our understanding of Central Oregon ecology. His eagerness to share his knowledge and inspire others to pay attention to the natural world inspires us.” In its first year, the scholarship will be $2,000, but since creating the award, Lord began thinking that others might want to contribute to the fund and make it an endowment so that it will be available for many years to come. “John and I are willing to match the first $5,000 in additional contributions made by others to this scholarship to get the ball rolling,” she said. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student intending to major in environmental science, biology, botany, earth science or another related field, according to Lord. It is fitting that the scholarship will aid students at Sisters High as Anderson spent many hours volunteering with Rima Givot’s biology classes over the years as a guest speaker and helper when the classes conducted field studies, including in the Trout Creek Conservation Area managed by the school district. “Jim helped bring the natural world alive for my students,” said Givot. “His heartfelt stories helped students connect to science personally and he has a way of inspiring both laughter and thought as he shared his practical knowledge of our native landscape.” Sisters GRO now manages

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straight points in the win. Both teams played tough in the third set with long rallies and strong play on both offense and defense. Stotts had another great serving game which frustrated the Ravens, giving Sisters the edge. Sisters saw some strong net play from freshman middle Gracie Vohs in the final set, with some powerful kills and big blocks. Rush told The Nugget that Vohs added the spark the Outlaws needed to surprise Ridgeview. Gracie had 15 hitting attempts, 11 of them kills, and no hitting errors in the game. Davis led the Outlaws with 23 kills, Vohs recorded 15, and Silva added nine. Rush said, “Today was a great day of volleyball for us, and we are improving each week. We played well together and had fun doing so. It was so nice to have fans cheer us on for a great game against Ridgeview.” Sisters will play at home against Sweet Home Wednesday, March 17, then travel to Woodburn March 18.

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Jim Anderson is being honored with a scholarship in his name. over 60 different scholarships, all locally based, and distributed over $250,000 to the class of 2020. The organization strives to support all Sisters High School graduates in post-high school education including vocational/ trade schools, community college, four-year college and other training. According to GRO board chair Tim Ross, the best way to contribute is by mail to Sisters GRO, PO Box 1546, Sisters, OR 97759, or by visiting www.SistersGro.org and selecting the “Donate Now” option. Ross noted that since PayPal charges a 2.2 percent fee for electronic contributions donors should add that into their total donation. For more information about donating to GRO or starting a scholarship with GRO (a 501(c)3 nonprofit), email Laura Kloss, program director, at laura.kloss@ sistersgro.org.

Davis finished with 16 kills and six aces. Silva followed with 10 kills, and Sitz added six kills and three aces. The Outlaws struggled with their passing and had too many unforced errors in their first set against Ridgeview. The Ravens served the ball well and often forced the Outlaws out of their rhythm. Teams battled back and forth and Sisters had a chance to tie the game 24-24, but Ridgeview hit a ball down the sideline with the down official calling it in and the line judge calling it out. It was decided the line judge had a better view so the ball was called in, which took away Sisters’ hopes of tying the game and trying to go for the win. Rush told The Nugget that the loss spurred the Outlaws to come out on fire in Set 2. Anessa Stotts served seven

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our house, and would spend the night, and the boys would work on Jackson’s grandfather’s old Ford pickup.” Robinson describes Astyn as a great kid, very polite. “I could see the talent, the excitement he had working on the pickup,” said Robinson. “He had talent — he just didn’t have anyone helping him.” Robinson is a local business owner, of Robinson & Owen Heavy Construction, and also a partner in Sisters Rental & Storage, run by co-owner Pat Thompson. Robinson told Buring that when he was old enough to drive, he would give him a job at one of the companies. When Astyn started driving a couple years later, Robinson approached his business partners, Pat Thompson and Mike Owen, and said, “We need to help this kid.” Because of the great working relationship between the three owners, they were immediately on board without even meeting Astyn. “I knew putting him here at Sisters Rental, with all the great guys to push him and help teach him, he would succeed,” said Robinson. Astyn started a job at Sisters Rental doing maintenance and cleanup in November 2019, and at that time had re-enrolled in school, and moved in with his grandparents in Redmond. At Sisters Rental, Astyn was doing maintenance, but because of his mechanical aptitude, the guys at the shop started having him help “turn” equipment (greasing grease points, adjusting, and fueling equipment so it’s ready for the next customer), and was doing a great job, according to Thompson. “I called Fendall on the way home from work one night and said, what can we do to help this kid,” said Eric Spor, sales/service at Sisters Rental. “We knew about his situation with school, and his home life, and we just wanted to see him succeed.” Fendall set up a meeting with Thompson to make a plan. “I’ll never forget that first meeting,” said Fendall, “Pat said, ‘we told him school

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comes first, work second.’ I said, what if we flip that? What if it’s work first, and school’s second, but we use work as the slingshot to get him back into finishing school? “Astyn was always polite, and would show up every once in a while, and do a little work,” said Fendall, “He barely did anything that first year and ended up with maybe two credits. I was nervous because Astyn had dug a pretty big hole. When the rental shop would check on his progress, I told them, usually when the finish line starts to appear, they start cramming stuff in.” At the start of his senior year, Astyn needed 19 credits to graduate. He had spent the summer working at Sisters Rental, and right before his senior year, Astyn was struggling with paying the diesel bill for his truck, and experiencing some mechanical issues with it as well. Robinson, motivated to keep Astyn in school and working, offered him a truck with incentives. “We gave him a truck,” said Robinson. The truck, a 1996 Ford, was used as both an incentive to finish school, and a reliable means of transportation to come to and from Redmond for work and school. The deal Robinson made with Astyn was they would give him the truck to use now, but if he finished high school, they would transfer the title to him. “Once I had the truck, I didn’t want it taken away,” said Buring. “I was overwhelmed with the amount of work I had, but I knew I was going to do it anyway.” Every weekday after school started, Astyn would come to Sisters Rental, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., he sat upstairs in a 2,500 square foot room, with nothing in it but a folding table, a chair and

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon his laptop, cranking away on more than three years’ worth of missed work. “Most days I sat by myself up there,” said Buring. Eventually, when Sisters School District went to a hybrid schedule, Astyn would attend school two days a week, and the other three days, he would clock in at 8 a.m. at the rental shop, and work on school until 5 p.m. “He slacked a little bit, and we would get on him,” said Thompson. If Astyn didn’t show up on his scheduled days, staff at the rental shop would call him, and remind him of his commitment. Thompson and his staff provided a flexible schedule for Buring. “Sometimes I would come in early, like 3 or 4 a.m. and do my schoolwork when our mechanic got to the shop, so I could be done early enough to hang out with friends,” said Buring. Pat Thompson bought Astyn’s lunch every day he was there for school. “We told him if he needed a tutor, we would hire one,” said Thompson. “Sometimes other kids would show up and work with him.” “The pressure of not letting anyone down at the shop kept him going, I think,” said Robinson. Fendall had permission from Buring to share his progress with staff at the rental shop. “Even when I got my credits up to 12, I was, like, ‘wow,’” said Buring. Astyn completed the 24 credits required to graduate on March 5, and is eligible to graduate with his class on June 4. “I couldn’t believe it at first,” said Buring of his accomplishments. “I’m very proud of him,” said Robinson. “Astyn realized the opportunity he was

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