The Nugget Vol. XLIV No. 23
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Sisters Outlaws step out into a new world By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
The theme of the Sisters High School Class of 2021 motto shone throughout commencement ceremonies held outdoors at Reed Stadium on a perfect late spring evening on Friday, June 4. The motto, a quote from Morgan Harper Nichols says, “Going through things you never thought you’d go through will only take you to places you never thought you’d get to.” Principal Joe Hosang elicited applause as he welcomed everyone to the ceremony, saying enthusiastically, “We are together!” He gave credit to the class for pushing to have commencement outdoors so that the number of family and See GRADUATION on page 18
PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK
Sam May was one of the valedictorians who spoke on the resilience of the Class of 2021 during commencement on Friday night.
Sisters Folk Festival makes comeback The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is coming back this fall. SFF is moving forward with plans for a sevenvenue festival scheduled for October 1-3. The annual festival of roots music held throughout the town represents a long-awaited return to live music, and a celebration of the Sisters community. Seventeen artists are confirmed so far to perform multiple sets over the three-day
event, and plans are in the works to add a dozen more before the lineup is complete. All seven of the venues will be outdoors — most will be tented — so face masks will not be required, per current state and federal guidelines. Sisters Folk Festival encourages people to get their shots before venturing into large crowd situations See SFF on page 23
Reluctant Sisters: The City’s incorporation By Emme Shoup Sisters Assistant Community Engagement Coordinator In 1946, the year of Sisters’ incorporation, economic activity was booming, and with World War II ending in September 1945, soldiers began returning home to their community. It must have been at this point, when the Sisters community was coming back together and reevaluating its assets, that the subject of incorporation
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became prevalent. Yet, with Sisters being platted by Alex and Robert Smith in 1901, why did it take 45 years to incorporate? The conversation around incorporation had been stirring in the Sisters community as far back as April 1912. In the Sisters Herald newspaper, a tag line read, “Sisters may incorporate: There is a movement afoot See CITY on page 30
Small fires a warning to Sisters Recent incidents remind Sisters residents and visitors that fire is an ever-present danger. A fire broke out in the woods about five miles west of Sisters, about a quarter-mile northwest of Zimmerman Butte on Sunday. Firefighters from the Forest Service and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD) responded quickly and kept it confined to 6/10 of an acre. Fire officials report that the fire was human-caused, but have not determined specifically what sparked the blaze. On Wednesday, June 2, U.S. Forest Service firefighters knocked down the blaze that started from an unattended and escaped campfire about three miles west of Sisters off Highway 20. The fire was about 1.2 acres in size. The previous week, on May 28, a trailer burned to the ground on the outskirts of town near the north end of Pine Street, with the fire spreading to adjacent trees and brush. Crews arrived to find a small travel trailer fully involved, and mostly consumed by fire. The fire had extended to nearby trees and brush. The first engine crew
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A trailer in the woods near Sisters caught fire and burned to the axles on May 28. On June 2, an unattended and escaped campfire caused a blaze that was stopped at 1.2 acres west of town. to arrive on the scene was able to suppress the fire and keep it from extending any further. According to SCSFD, an interview with the owner of the trailer indicated that the most likely cause of the fire was an unattended propanefired heating unit that was left too close to combustibles inside the trailer.
“Never leave portable heating devices unattended, as they pose an increased risk of fire,” said Deputy Chief Tim Craig. Drought conditions have made for an early and menacing fire season in Sisters Country. Extreme care should be exercised when camping or recreating in the woods around Sisters.
Letters/Weather ............... 2 Fit for Sisters .................... 4 Announcements...............12 Roundabout Sisters .........14 Classifieds................. 26-28 Meetings .......................... 3 In the Pines....................... 9 Events .............................13 Crossword ...................... 25 Real Estate ................ 29-32
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Vaccine check is small price
To the Editor: As a recently retired physician, I must respond to the letter from Steven Rudnitzky in the June 2 Nugget. He is distressed that his “beloved” Sisters Athletic Club is requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to go without a mask at the gym. He even admits this “makes sense for safety reasons,”
but continues to say that this is a “gross overreach of the power of the state,” and that vaccinated people have the same chance of serious illness due to COVID as getting “flu” (influenza). Influenza caused 61,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2017-18 and 810,000 hospitalizations. I’d say that most of those people who died were also likely “beloved”! See LETTERS on page 31
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American Legion Post 86 installed new officers at their Wednesday, June 2 meeting night at The Hangar. Lance Trowbridge (right) is Post Commander and District 5 Commander, Kathie Downey is Post Adjutant and Finance Officer. Ed Owens is Vice Commander of Post 86. Gene Hellickson, Past Department Commander of the American Legion, swore the officers in. PHOTO PROVIDED
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Create belonging By Jay Wilkins Sisters School Board Chair
To my fellow board members, Superintendent Scholl, all the administrators, teachers, and employees – the entire team that makes Sisters School District come to life each day — thank you! You have faced unprecedented circumstances and challenges, and you’ve risen to meet those challenges — and to serve our kids — time and again. By any objective measure, you’ve done a better job than any other district in the state, while also being humble, owning your mistakes and continuously improving. I commend you all. In the role of school board chair, I’ve come to appreciate our greatest asset, the Sisters community. I’ve seen our community pass the local option, fund scholarships to our graduates, pass and implement the 2016 School Bond, create innovative programming and learning opportunities, and so much more. Our community differentiates our district. Did I mention that our community just passed a $33.8 million bond to build a new elementary school? Perhaps the best example of the power of our community is in the recent creation of our Mission and Vision. A shout-out to former board members Amanda Clark and Nicki Gregg, who worked with Curt, a cross section of district employees, parents, community members, the board, and others to craft this guiding document that helps us “Create Belonging, Prepare, and Inspire” every one of our students. I’m proud of the work our district has done to support the Mission and Vision. Even in the grips of a pandemic, the district went above and beyond to support our kids. This is an incredible place for a vast majority of our students. However, as I reflect on my performance in this role, I have to admit that I have failed some of our kids. I know of kids who faced overt and/or subtle forms of exclusion because of their race, their gender, their sexual identity, their religion, or some other aspect of their perfectly valid identity. Our Youth Truth survey data show we have pockets of kids who feel like they’re not welcome as their true selves. We can and must do better. Making certain all students feel accepted and connected is not “extra”
or fluffy. It drives our high graduation rate and prepares each individual student for their future. When students feel they belong, they engage with staff and peers in classes and extracurriculars. When they engage, they learn and contribute to making our community stronger. That’s it in a nutshell – the reason public schools exist in the first place. It sounds easy, but this work is hard. Creating a sense of belonging — if done improperly — can feel like a zero-sum game and create backlash or resistance. If done properly, it lifts every member of our community and makes us all stronger. I interpret the results of the recent election as a mandate to do this work properly, with everyone, despite the fact it’s hard. I urge the board to tackle this challenge and pick up where we left our Proclamation of Equity and Anti-Racism last September. It did not get the attention it needed as we struggled to simply open our doors amidst changing and confusing guidance. I urge the community to embrace this challenge, too. We have factions within our community that hold conflicting and incompatible views on a variety of issues. Each faction is valid and welcome as long as they don’t exclude or marginalize the other factions. Anger, rage, and demonization must be displaced by learning, healing, and acceptance. This clash of culture is by no means unique to Sisters — it is playing out across the state, the nation, and the world. However, Sisters is a unique enough place that we can figure it out. Our community is too great of an asset to faction off and work against each other — we must strive to understand each other and do the hard work together. To our students: Please know every single one of you belongs here. If someone speaks or acts in a demeaning way to you because of how you look, the color of your skin, who you love, the religion you follow, the pronouns you use — or because of any other wonderful feature of your identity — then the need to change is theirs. You are fine just the way you are. Let’s make more progress against our Mission and Vision together. The return on that work will pay off in countless ways. Thank you for the opportunity to serve on the school board. Go Outlaws!
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City seeks citizen input on comp plan By Sue Stafford Correspondent
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Mayor Michael Preedin, artist Steve DeLaisch (center) and arts patron Melanie Nelson cut a ceremonial ribbon as DeLaisch’s historical mural was officially dedicated on Saturday. The mural honors the 75th anniversary of Sisters’ incorporation.
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Community turns out to dedicate By Sue Stafford Correspondent
Despite stiff winds last Saturday afternoon, there was an impressive turnout on South Fir Street for the dedication of the heritage mural painted on the side of the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store in honor of Sisters’ 75th anniversary of incorporation. Representatives of the three organizations that collaborated to make the mural project a reality (Three
Sisters Historical Society, Sisters Arts Association, and Habitat for Humanity) were in attendance as well as the artist, Steve DeLaisch, the benefactor, Melanie Nelson, the mayor and city councilors, as well as members of the general public. The sun shone brightly on the mural wall, highlighting realistic paintings of moments from Sisters’ past, including a Native American encampment in the shadow of the Three Sisters, the former Sorenson’s Motor
Lodge, rodeo cowboys, the fire-watch tree that used to stand at the east end of Cascade Avenue, and other treasures of Sisters’ history. DeLaisch still has five more panels to complete as well as adding finishing touches to others. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate while he works. He has already experienced gusty winds, cold temperatures necessitating extra layers of clothing, and 95-degree days See NEW MURAL on page 22
After months of datagathering, advisory committee meetings, and writing and re-writing drafts, the Comprehensive Plan update process is nearing completion — but it isn’t too late for city residents to share thoughts with the comp plan team. Between now and June 20, there are several opportunities for the public to make comments and suggestions regarding planning for the next 20 years in Sisters on: housing; transportation;
economic development; parks, recreation, and open space; natural resources, natural hazards, and environment; land planning; livability; and growth management. On June 3, a live virtual community forum was held via Zoom with City staff discussing how the Sisters Country Vision relates to the Comp Plan, and why the City is required to prepare one. The public was invited to ask questions and make suggestions. Those two forums are available for viewing on the project website See COMP PLAN on page 22
SSD grapples with discrimination, equity By T. Lee Brown Correspondent
A few years ago, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) investigated a case at Sisters Middle School, where Black student Natalie Soleim was bullied for months. Oregon Department of Education concluded that discrimination and sexual harassment were involved, with “sufficient evidence of a discriminatory environment.” Since then, Sisters School District (SSD) has been grappling with equity issues.
Superintendent Curt Scholl said the district has started equity teams “to have dialogue about how we support our kids and move forward.” There is one team in each building, meaning the elementary, middle, and high schools. “As much as it pains us that we didn’t meet the needs of a kid — and that’s really the heart of this—we want to make sure we’re putting practices in place to try not to ever have that happen again,” See EQUITY on page 8
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect gatherings, please contact individual organizations for current meeting status
SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Al-Anon Mon., noon, by Zoom. / Thurs., Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. 10 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Church. 541-610-7383. Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran citizens4community.com Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., Military Parents of Sisters Meetings noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran are held quarterly; please call for details. Church. 541-548-0440. 541-388-9013. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club 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. Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Central OR Spinners and Weavers 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. Zoom. 503-930-6158. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Sisters Area Photography Club Council on Aging of Central Oregon 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., meeting Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters at Sisters Community Church. 541-549-6157. Community Church. 541-480-1843.
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Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846.
Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 808-281-2681.
Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. 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 Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Sisters. 541-771-3258. 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 Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Location information: 541-549-1193. Weight Watchers Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Community Church. 541-602-2654. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Sisters Parent Teacher Community 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Saloon. 541-480-5994. Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting by Zoom. 541-668-6599. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645. Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Monday. Call Suzi for location and time: 503-819-1723.
SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002. Sisters Middle School Parent Collaboration Team 1st Tuesday, 2 p.m., SMS. 541-610-9513.
CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022.
FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 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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And they’re off!
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Sisters Andrew Loscutoff Columnist
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Sisters Farmers Market launched its new season at Fir Street Park last weekend. The Market will be held each Sunday through summer.
Beware of cyanobacteria blooms this summer As summer approaches, and more communities and recreational areas around the state begin reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reminds people heading outdoors to be on the look-out for cyanobacteria blooms that can produce toxins when recreating in Oregon lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Cyanobacteria are beneficial bacteria found in all freshwater, worldwide. Under the right conditions— when weather, sunlight, water temperature, nutrients and water chemistry are ideal—cyanobacteria can multiply into blooms in any water body. Many blooms are harmless, but some can produce cyanotoxins that make people and animals sick. Exposure to cyanotoxins occurs when water is swallowed while swimming, or when water droplets are inhaled during highspeed activities such as
water-skiing or wakeboarding. Symptoms of exposure to cyanotoxins include diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, numbness, dizziness and fainting. Although cyanotoxins are not absorbed through the skin, people with sensitive skin can develop a red, raised rash when wading, playing, or swimming in or around a bloom. Children and pets are particularly sensitive to illness because of their size and activity levels. Dogs can get extremely ill and even die within minutes to hours of exposure to cyanotoxins by drinking the water, licking their fur, or eating the toxins from floating mats or dried crust along the shore. Only a fraction of freshwater bodies in Oregon are monitored for cyanotoxins. Due to continued safety concerns related to COVID-19, OHA expects visual monitoring and sampling of affected water bodies to be less than normal. For this reason, it will be even more important
as more recreational areas open and the summer recreation season begins, for people to visually observe any water body they choose to recreate in before taking the plunge. OHA recommends that everyone stay out of water that looks foamy, scummy, thick like pea-green or blue-green paint, or where brownish-red mats are present. If you are unsure, follow OHA’s guidance of “When in doubt, stay out.” To learn if an advisory has been issued or lifted for a specific water body, visit the Harmful Algae Bloom website or call the Oregon Public Health Division tollfree information line at 877-290-6767.
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A mandate for physical activity It’s not surprising to report that physically active people have reported less-severe symptoms of COVID-19. Potentially, physical activity can be protective against severe symptoms, giving a better outlook to COVID-19’s unrelenting grip on our countrymen. In fact, it’s reported that inactivity is the biggest predictor of how badly the disease will affect a person. According to data from Kaiser Permanente, hospitalization, ICU admission, and death all doubled when the patient was classified as inactive. In accounting for deaths, consistent physical inactivity was the most significant risk factor. This is a modifiable behavior, just like washing of hands, social distancing, or not gathering in large groups of people. Why are government and medical agencies not encouraging
exercise, activity, and recreation as a means to combat COVID-19? Instead, limitations, mandates, and restricting measures seem to be stifling. Being proactive with exercise helps with many different aspects of health and would benefit a great many more of the issues plaguing society at large — in addition to viral complications. It’s time to lay down a new mandate: Exercise, be active, and build a robust body to protect against the severe complications of this virus. The best suggestions are to exercise in a moderate aerobic conditioning state for 150 minutes a week. Add three strength training activities on top of this. This could be walking at a good clip for 30 minutes a day, or cycling, or even running five times a week. Strength training need not to be complicated: rows, presses, squats, and lunges are some fundamentals, and accessible to anyone with or without equipment. If exercise is new, appreciate that it will be laborious at first, and get better from there. It should feel more and more worthwhile — and fun — as experience is gained. Getting started, your best ally is consistency. From there, strength training should be increased periodically, and the pace of the cardio will be increased to match the adaptation. You have to put forth effort. This effort will be rewarded with better health all around. It will be rewarding, building a sense of self reliance.
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Outlaws hoops snap losing streak By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws started their week with a 55-49 loss at Woodburn on Tuesday, June 1, and at home two days later fell 62-53 in a non-league contest against Mountain View. On Saturday, Sisters snapped their losing streak with a 57-53 overtime win at home over Stayton. On Tuesday against the Bulldogs the Outlaws handled a tough Woodburn press fairly well. They started out strong and at the close of the first quarter held a 10-8 lead over the visiting Bulldogs. Teams entered the half with the Outlaws on top with a slim 30-29 advantage. Sisters was outscored in the second half and the Bulldogs won by six. Sisters had a couple of stretches where they couldn’t get it together and the Bulldogs went on some small runs that were costly. Outlaws got into foul trouble, and they made enough little mistakes that made a difference in the outcome of the game. Max Palanuk led the team with 13 points, Ricky Huffman scored nine, and Camden Froleich tallied eight. Connor Linn scored
seven, Nate Weber had five, and Adam Maddox-Castle added four. Palanuk said, “My teammates were able to find me on a lot of backdoor cuts that helped us stay in the game. I think this game shows that we can play with any team in the league when we play together and go hard on both ends of the court.” Jensen told The Nugget that the Outlaws played the most solid game they’ve played all season, and noted that players are starting to know their roles. The Outlaws played well against Mountain View on Thursday, but lost the game at the free-throw line. Mountain View was awarded 39 free throws in the game compared to the Outlaws’ six. Sisters made more field goals but just couldn’t keep up with the free-throw differential. On Saturday, everything came together for the Outlaws, and they tallied an overtime victory. At the end of the first quarter Sisters trailed 8-12. Stayton had some very solid shooters and a post who could play, but the Outlaws battled hard and stayed in it. They came back and won the second quarter 18-16 to enter the half down by two, 26-28. The Eagles got the edge in
the third and outscored the Outlaws by four, but Sisters fought back and at the end of regulation knotted it up 53-53. Sisters won the coinflip for possession in overtime and got a one-point lead with a free throw. The Eagles missed a shot and the Outlaws got the rebound. The Outlaws pulled it out with two minutes left on the clock and the Eagles didn’t come out to try and get the ball. They let over a minute pass and then fouled. Froleich hit both his shots at the stripe, and Sisters went up by three. The Outlaws’ press forced a turnover and Weber finished with a free throw for the overtime win. For the first time this season four players finished the game in double-digits. Froleich scored 16 points, Weber had 15, Palanuk and Linn tallied 11 each, and Huffman added two. Jensen said, “Our kids trusted in each other and kept taking the right shots and it paid off.” Weber said, “Our game against Mountain View was a tough loss, but even though we lost we showed ourselves what we could all do and what we’re capable of. We came out aggressive against Stayton and for the first half
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Jamen Schwarz puts up two versus Woodburn. we were playing pretty well together. In the second half our team came out firing on all cylinders. Our passing and teamwork was clicking almost perfectly, and playing together as a team along with a great game plan from our coaches and energy from the bench is truly what carried us to a fantastic win in overtime.” Linn said, “We’ve had some really tight matchups
that didn’t go our way and we were hungry for a win. I think the seniors really upped their game and we used our experience to our advantage. We had good team chemistry and it was a great team effort.” Sisters was scheduled to host Sweet Home on Tuesday, June 8. They will travel to Newport on Wednesday, and wrap up their week at home against Philomath on Friday.
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Wrestlers heading to Districts By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
Following a flurry of meets over the past two weeks, the Sisters Outlaws wrestling squad is headed to the District meet on Saturday, June 12, in La Grande. The Outlaws competed in five meets since May 25 in the run-up to the District meet. The season has continued for the program in a whirlwind of wrestling meets the last two weeks. Sisters hosted a meet against Mountain View’s junior varsity team on May 25, traveled to Sheldon on May 27, Culver on May 29, Ridgeview on June 2, and McMinnville on June 5. All those meets gave the Outlaws plenty of competition from athletes of all classifications from 1A to 6A, according to head coach Gary Thorson. “Each meet we are seeing improvement in the kids and all the meets back to back has been very healthy and eye-opening for many of the kids in the program,” he said. “They have figured out that it is mat time and experience, more than the size of the school, that determines the success of individuals and teams.” Thorsett pointed out some of the highlights from the extraordinarily busy couple of weeks. Junior Wyatt Maffey picked up three wins and took third place at the Culver Invite and senior Hunter Spor and sophomore Henry Rard each took fifth place with three wins apiece as well. In addition, Chase Frankl, a junior, picked up his first career victory and senior Miguel Gaona earned a pair of wins at the tournament. At McMinnville, Maffey and frosh Polan Pool picked up three wins each, Daisy Patterson picked up two wins, and Travis Griffiths
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Hayden Kunz gets a pin in Outlaws wrestling action. notched his first win for the year after coming back from an injury. Thorson noted that over the last few weeks he has seen steady and good solid performances from juniors Carson Brown, Jacob Washington, and Jared Miller. Overall, Hunter Spor has a 10-4 record, according to Thorson. “Hunter has really had a lot of success for the team,” he said. “He did not wrestle the last few years and despite being undersized at heavyweight is really holding his own.” Looking ahead to Districts, Thorson said, “While we have some very competitive kids and coaches in our program, our team understands we are not determining their success based on their match outcomes but on how hard they are wrestling and the improvement they are making. I think this has taken the weight off the shoulders of our kids and they are enjoying the sport more because of it.” The Outlaws will travel to the northeast corner of the state Friday, where La Grande High School will host the special district meet. La Grande, the defending state champion, will be the heavy favorite to repeat as
district champions, according to Thorson. The other teams in the district include Madras, Gladstone, Corbett, Baker, Ontario, and McLoughlin/ Weston-McEwen. As the season draws to a close, Thorson tipped his hat to the people helping him run the program. “I cannot say enough good things about our assistant coaches, Zachary Mock, Trey Jarboe, and Randy Robinson, who are the main reasons for the improvement we are seeing in our kids,” he said. “They are the ones providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the area of technique and knowledge of the sport for our wrestlers, and are all great motivators for our kids as well. They are a great group of coaches and a pleasure to work with.” Normally, the district meet would serve as the qualifier for the state championships, but as with all other high school sports in Oregon this year, the Oregon Schools Activities Association will not be sponsoring a state meet for wrestling. However, a state championship meet organized by coaches and athletic directors will be held June 26 at Cascade High School in Turner. The top four athletes in each weight class will advance.
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“As Deschutes County grows, so does the way we can meet the needs of its residents,” says Dunkelberg. “This year more than ever we are finding new ways to reach county residents where they are.” Just by registering, children and teens will receive a free book and adults will get a collectable bookmark made by a local artist (while supplies last). Participants of all ages will have from June 1 through August 31 to read, explore, and even enter for a chance to win other great prizes. After August 31, winners will be drawn for the grand prizes. No matter how you sign up for Summer with the Library (Beanstack or inperson), your name will be entered into the grand-prize drawing. There are four age groups that have designated prizes for each category: ages 0-5 – Folkmanis puppet and a book; ages 6-11 – Kindle Fire; ages 12-17 – $100 Amazon gift card; ages 18 and up – $100 Amazon gift card. The fun doesn’t end there: All Deschutes Public Library locations, including Sisters, offer DIY activities and Grab & Go craft kits throughout the summer. The library also offers ongoing virtual programs, including weekly Story Times and activities for kids, teens, and adults. For more information about Summer with the Library visit www.deschutes library.org/summer/.
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SPRD outdoor parks soar in popularity By Sue Stafford Correspondent
The three outdoor parks – bike, disc golf, and skate – located adjacent to the Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) Coffield Center, are proving extremely popular with the public — residents and tourists alike. According to SPRD Executive Director Jennifer Holland, “While this last year has been a rollercoaster, we have been thrilled with the increased use of our specialty parks… As assets of the park and recreation district, these parks belong to the community. Seeing the skate park busting at the seams, families taking their little ones to the bike park, and all the out-of-state license plates parked at the disc golf course warms my heart.” Hyzer Pines Disc Golf Course serpentines through 15 acres of mature pine trees off of McKinney Butte Road
and Highway 242. It was designed by Ryan Lane and is considered a premiere 18-hole, par-three course. Volunteer labor built the course in 2006 and it opened in May 2007. It is open to the public from sunrise to sunset, is free of charge, and doesn’t require reservations. Several times a year, the course hosts disc golf tournaments for which the course is reserved and a fee charged. Holland is hopeful that SPRD will be able to establish a program for disc golf league play. The skate park was built in 2015 by passionate community members who saw a need and filled it with donations of time and money. High school students, under the leadership of Sisters High School Math Teacher Dan O’Neill, provided the labor. There has been an increase in the amount of graffiti showing up at the park this past year. O’Neill hopes by creating a new
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feature at the park, using students and young adults to build it, more of the skaters will experience ownership of the park like they did in the early days. Holland indicated that weekends are the busiest time at the skate park but, with students at home for a good share of this past school year, they saw increased usage during the week as well. Phase one of Bike Park 242 was begun in 2015, but the project sat for several years until hundreds of yards of dirt could be found. A local woman was having a large pond dug on her property, and all the dirt taken out was hauled to SPRD to build the track bank and moguls. Then-SPRD-Director Liam Hughes secured a grant to cover the costs and procured a 40-foot storage container to act as the deck. Kiwanian Dave Marlow produced a full auto-cad design for the project. Marlow, along with Dave Hiller, Tom Hespe, Kerry Bott, Jeff Omodt, Mike Vermillion, Cal Allen, and Mark Thompson constructed the wooden deck on top of the container and the 16-foot sloped wood ramp. Casey Mundt of Blazin Saddles designed the shape of the curve and Chris Cochrane of Ponderosa Forge crafted the steel frame for the track. The track includes three sets of moguls of varying difficulty, which were shaped by Robinson & Owen Heavy Construction with
their equipment. Parents of some of the skaters also helped, including some moms who suggested the installation of cloth sails to provide some shade. PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD O n c e t h e A scooter rider from Hood River enjoys the skate park. dirt was procured, the entire project took will see the positive impacts about six weeks to complete, all around at our specialty with Marlow and Hiller on parks,” Holland said. Holland reports that site every day. The bike park, SPRD is focusing on their like the disc golf course, and future. They are in a position the skate park, were truly the to open up as soon as state result of individuals’ passion regulations allow and hope and community effort. to be back to normal proAll three park groups gramming in the fall. Their started out as committees under the SPRD umbrella in efforts right now are on hirorder to get liability insur- ing personnel. ance and apply for grants. They were awarded Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grants, which helped establish the programs. Currently, maintenance of the parks is a combined effort of volunteers Thursday and SPRD staff, with bigJune 10, 3-5 PM picture maintenance being done by each park volunteer Music & food group and trash being pulled in the nursery! by SPRD. Thanking all of you who “These parks were built by dedicated community supported us through members who saw a need in 2020 and helped with Sisters and volunteered their our big move! time to see these projects to completion… It is often hard to quantify the social, emotional, and economic impact parks have on communities. 243 N. Elm St., Sisters However, if you ever come to the Coffield Center after school or on a weekend, you WE DELIVER!
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Sisters Country birds By Douglas Beall Correspondent
The white-crowned sparrow in the accompanying photograph is busy building a nest in the middle of Oregon grape leaves here in my yard in Camp Sherman. The females choose the nest site and handle the nest construction. As spring begins, the bulky five-inch nest is constructed on the ground with grasses, twigs, hairs and feathers. Three to seven pale blue or green-black spotted eggs are laid and hatched in 11 to 15 days. In ten days the nestlings are feeding on their own. Their diet consists of seeds, grass, buds, fruits, and arthropods. Along the Oregon coast or on the shoulders of Mt. Jefferson the clear-pitched trill of the white-crowned sparrow [Zonotrichia
leucophrys] can be heard throughout spring and summer and occasionally in winter. The young sparrows learn their song in the first two or three months of their life. They flock together in colder months, with 10-20 birds back-scratching for seeds and small insects in leaf debris. Wearing a black helmet with white stripes, the head feathers play a prominent part in the status of the white-crowned. Researchers found that the birds with the brightest stripes hold a more dominant role within the flock. A collection of whitecrowned sparrows are referred to as a “flutter,” “meinie,” “crew,” “quarrel,” or a “ubiquity” of sparrows. For more white-crowned sparrow images visit http:// abirdsingsbecauseithasa song.com/recent-journeys/.
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EQUITY: District seeks to help students feel sense of belonging Continued from page 3
said Scholl. “It’s a hard thing to be perfect, but we’re going to strive really hard to make sure we’re doing the right things, to make sure we don’t have a misstep.” Scholl said the district’s goal is to meet every student where they are and treat them well. He suggested the staff is learning to recognize “both micro and macro aggressions, and how we support kids in that process.” Microaggressions are everyday interactions that reveal subtle, unintentional prejudice that the speaker may not even realize they carry. Macroaggressions are actions or speech showing overt, deliberate racism or other types of prejudice. The last few years have taught district leadership that being up close to an incident can make the issues difficult to see. In the specific instance of Natalie Soleim’s case, Scholl believes the staff may have been “too close to it” to have a complete view of the situation. He said, “I think if we sit back and reflect and listen… I don’t think we [should have been] surprised” by the incident and ODE’s report. Staff found it hard to take “because our folks are invested,” he said. Outside perspective is important, Scholl said, along with putting mechanisms in place for ongoing feedback. To t h a t e n d , E r i k a McCalpine, director of the
OSU-Cascades Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Laboratory, has been engaged to do equity audits at the middle and high schools. According to IDRA, the Intercultural Development Research Association, the goal of an equity audit is to identify institutional practices that produce discriminatory trends. Equity audits require input from stakeholders throughout a district, such as staff, administration, and students. Data is collected using listening sessions with district leadership, classroom and campus observations, focus groups, surveys, graduation information, and other sources. “Achieving educational equity begins by initiating some uncomfortable conversations about relevant data: the good, the bad, and the ugly,” according to IDRA. “Equity audits provide schools and districts with clear indicators for how well they are meeting the needs of their students and which areas need more attention.” In tandem with the district’s “mission and vision process,” the district invested in a program called Youth Truth which now helps gather feedback from students about issues that affect them. Additional outside perspective comes from ODE. Civil rights specialist Winston Cornwall follows up on Natalie Soleim’s case regularly. Scholl said he had met with Cornwall and Natalie’s mother, Cheryl, last week, “continuing the dialogue.” The follow-up process is a good reminder, Scholl said, “to continue outreach, to serve our kids and families.” In addition to equity teams,
district staff read a book on culturally relevant teaching last year. Some staff will attend additional training this summer. Next up will likely be a book study on implicit bias; administrators are looking for an out-of-district facilitator to support and lead it. “We all have biases,” said Scholl. He welcomes opportunities to “have a reflective practice to look at that, what does that mean in our decision-making.” Accountability for specific incidents involving district staff could not be discussed. Scholl said he was “trying to follow the law in communicating, but also following the law with both student confidentiality and staff confidentiality rights... Oftentimes that is a tough one because we’re limited at times with how we’re able to respond and say.” (Note: Natalie Soleim’s name and additional information were provided to The Nugget by the student and her mother.) Scholl said he recognizes that “sometimes people don’t feel [there was] a complete process because we’re limited in the response based on those constraints. We recognize that as a challenge.” The challenge of striving toward equity and dealing with bias is ongoing, according to Scholl. “I don’t think you’re ever done with that kind of work,” he said. “It’s just like professional development. You can always get better — from every lens.” That attitude extends across life roles. “As a leader, as a teacher, as a husband, you can always do things better,” he said.
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Accountability and a culture of respect First of all, thanks are in order. Y’all out there in Sisters Country have been asking about this column for lo these many months. Thank you for caring. I’ve been dealing with a health problem and the brain-numbing medications that go with it. Figured I’d ease back into the conversation by taking on something easy. Let’s say accountability, bullying, and racism in our community. Accountability means taking responsibility for your actions. Failing that, it means being held to account by others. Doing some research on bullying, I noticed that accountability came up as a major factor. According to
the experts, adults need to create a “culture of respect” throughout the community to help reduce bullying in the schools. Ideally, grownups show that bullying behavior is unacceptable regardless of age. Ditto discrimination and bigotry. Individuals and institutions alike are held accountable. How are we doing on that in Sisters? I’m getting mixed signals. A young woman of Asian descent, Sisters High School graduate Olivia Hougham, has spoken publicly about racism in our schools. AntiLGBTQ+ sentiment has been aired publicly in Letters to the Editor of The Nugget and online as well. Unhoused people say that teenagers harass them; some teens even shot a vehicle up at an encampment. Natalie Soleim, a Black student attending Sisters Middle School a few years back, experienced two-anda-half months of bullying. We’ll hear more about the Soleim family’s story in an upcoming column. For now: the Oregon Department of Education investigated, concluding that discrimination and sexual harassment were involved, with “sufficient evidence of a discriminatory environment.” Kids on the bus once hassled my son’s friend for wearing special clothes and
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon hair ornaments. The horrible irony: It was Western Day at the elementary school, during Rodeo. The child’s offense? Wearing traditional regalia from their Native American heritage. On the other hand, I’ve been texting with a family friend. Vicente Rebolledo is a graduating Sisters High School senior who plans to enlist in the Marine Corps and then attend college. He describes himself as Latino/ Hispanic. Vicente acknowledges that race-related language is used when kids are joking around; it doesn’t bother him. “For racism, I can say that thankfully isn’t a problem in this town and in school,” Vicente wrote. “I’ve heard many people condemn it both on the right and left.” That’s sure good to hear. As a parent I’ve also heard from Sisters School District on the subject. The district, with its overwhelmingly white staff, sends vague emails assuring us that equity work is taking place. From my POV — that of a mostly white lady with some multiracial heritage — district leaders and educators appear to work hard. But there’s a lack of information. Have individuals been held accountable for past acts and attitudes of sexism, racism, and other discrimination? Would that be unfairly
punishing folks whose crime was one of ignorance rather than malice? Not everyone who’s ended up on the privileged side of systemic problems deserves to be tarred and feathered. But we do need some kind of accountability. What does that look like? What should students, parents, and the community at large expect from teachers and administrators in these matters? My wish list begins with transparency: honesty and information, including details. Hearing from people about their experiences with our public institutions, sometimes I’ve been downright shocked. I’m only hearing one side of these stories, though. Could we be notified that Staff Person X has been let go or moved to another position due to their role in a bullying controversy or a racism incident? If the district creates an atmosphere conducive to discrimination, can we hear a public apology? I spoke with Sisters School District Superintendent Curt Scholl, who explained why the specifics I dream of are not forthcoming: “It’s hard in a small district; if you speak too specifically, either you violate confidentiality with kids or with staff.” Not only ethical but legal constraints keep the information from flowing freely.
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Nature abhors a vacuum, and the community abhors a lack of believable specifics. In absence of such, Sisters tongues are wagging. Left to their own devices, folks make up their own stories. The info-vacuum and infill gossip erode trust in community institutions, trust that is needed to build a culture of respect. So I talked with Curt about topics he does feel comfortable discussing, in regards to the school’s equity work (see related story, page 3). What does accountability look like in our small town? As Curt reminded me, it has to be balanced with privacy. I hope we move forward visibly on equity issues as a nation and throughout Sisters Country, with positive change and personal responsibility. The community should get a say in what accountability looks like. I hope it’s not tar and feathers. But I hope it’s something.
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School board spotlight —challenges faced and met By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
The Sisters School Board at their Wednesday, June 2, meeting honored Ethan Hosang as a double state champion following his wins at the 4A cross country meet and in the 3,000 meters at the 4A track and field meet. The board met at the district office for its regular meeting along with an executive session to review the evaluation of Superintendent Curt Scholl. Members present included Edie Jones, Jeff Smith, Don Hedrick and chair Jay Wilkins who conducted his final meeting as a member of the board. David Thorsett was not able to attend. • Steve Swisher, chair of the budget committee expressed his strong opinion that the school should not sell the assets, including the current elementary school, the old bus barn and the district office building, that may become available as the new elementary school is built. In response, Wilkins emphasized that no decisions have been made about these assets and that the building oversight committee along with the school board and community members will all be part of an open and transparent decision making process. • In his remarks, Swisher offered sincere thanks to the budget committee members who helped complete the budget for the 2021-22 school year, including Amy Terebesi, Darek Olsen, and Regan Roberts. Swisher also thanked his wife Novella for her many years of behindthe-scenes work and assistance to him. He went on to • The revenue/expenditure report from Finance Manager Sherry Joseph indicated finances are in good shape and with the budget approved for 2021-22 and the school bond having passed she is getting to work on
next year’s funding management. Deschutes County will actually certify the results of the bond vote within the next week, making its passage official and allowing planning to commence in earnest. • Elementary Principal Joan Warburg shared data from IReady assessments for grades K-4 with very positive results. In essence, every single grade level showed significant growth, and very few students in any grade K-4 (single digit percentages) fell into the “red zone” of being significantly below grade level. Warburg noted that the data included only students who had been in attendance throughout the year. First graders came through with tremendous growth after having to be on distance learning the final three months of kindergarten, a situation that was of great concern to Warburg. • Joe Hosang, in his final board meeting as principal at Sisters High School, reflected on some things he feels most proud of, including the increase over the past six years in graduation rates and the implementation of the Student Success Act which includes “Freshman on Track.” Hosang spent 10 years at Sisters High School and is moving into a new position at the district office working on human resources and other duties. • Tim Roth represented Sisters Middle School and addressed some of his goals for next year, when he will officially be seated as the principal. Goals include the full implementation of grade-level collaboration in order to continue the data-driven model of student achievement similar to Sisters Elementary School. He announced the eighthgrade promotion scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 14 outdoors at Reed Stadium.
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• Curt Scholl began his report with another “thankyou” to all of the staff of the district. • “It was a full team effort this year to continually do what was best for kids to the best of our ability,” he said. • Scholl also presented a “heartfelt thank-you” to outgoing board member and chair, Jay Wilkins for his four years of service. • The board scheduled a meeting for 4 p.m. on June 14 at the district office to officially vote on a resolution to accept the results of the school bond, which should be certified by Deschutes County this week. • Under board business Jay Wilkins acknowledged the agreement to continue to partner with the group C4C (Citizens for Community) in the planning of how to best deal with the assets of the school district as the new elementary project gets completed. He also reported that members for the Bond Oversight Committee will be solicited through announcements in The Nugget. Applications will be due by July 7. Those interested can also contact superintendent secretary Mel Petterson at mel.petterson@ssd6.org. • Before announcing the end of the meeting Jay Wilkins gave parting remarks as he leaves the post after notching “48 Wednesdays” with meetings over the past four years. He gave high praise to the school employees, as well as his fellow board members. “I want to give thanks to all the administrators, to all the teachers, to the entire team of employees that make the district work, especially for what they have accomplished over the past two year,” he said. “By any objective measure you have done better than any other district in the state.” He also offered some “free advice” to the board, which
now includes Jenica Cogdill, who will replace Wilkins as the fifth member, reminding them that their job is simply “to set policy, we approve the budget, and we evaluate the superintendent.” He acknowledged the success the district has with community partners, including the Sisters Folk Festival, the airport, and many businesses and skilled volunteers
I want to give thanks to all the administrators, to all the teachers, to the entire team of employees that make the district work, especially for what they have accomplished over the past two year. —Jay Wilkins
that help provide differentiated learning opportunities for students, “not to mention the passage of a $33 million dollar bond.” Another success in Wilkins’ mind was the creation of a Mission and Vision that includes the hallmark themes of “Belong, Inspire, and Prepare.” Wilkins expressed great confidence in the board and Curt Scholl to continue doing important work in all aspects of the school district. “There is so much to celebrate, so much positive momentum as we get back to normal,” he said. (See Wilkins’ column, page 2.) • The board moved into executive session to discuss the evaluation of superintendent Curt Scholl, who is completing his sixth year with the district. • The next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the district office.
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Free Tai Chi/Balance Class by Shannon Rackowski on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to noon, Location: Fitness Prescription (Shannon’s studio next to Oregon Eye Care), Sponsored by Sisters Drug. All ages are welcome to attend. Seated instruction for mobility impaired. Sign up at the class. For additional information, call Sisters Drug at 541-549-6221.
Sisters Habitat Extends Store Hours
Sisters Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that the Thrift Store and ReStore have extended their shopping hours to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. Closed Sunday. Donation hours at both stores are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. Take your donation directly to both stores. No appointment is necessary.
Donate to the Three Sisters Solstice Gathering & Lions Club Yard Sale Labyrinth Walk The Three Sisters Lions Club Yard Sale is coming to Sisters. Donations are being accepted on Saturdays and Sundays starting June 12 and continuing through July 11. Hours to receive donations are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to Les Schwab on Highway 242. No clothing, electronics, linens, or large items, please. Closed July 3 and 4.
Move, smile, and drum in the new season! Bring a drum, shaker, or bell. Gathering at 7:30 pm on Sunday, June 20 for a 7:45 casual ceremony; at 8 p.m. the walk begins. Unvaccinated participants: please wear masks. Sisters Community Labyrinth, in East Portal site on West Hood Avenue at Hwy 242. For more information call 503-997-0301.
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Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) is booking free, nonemergency medical rides. Dispatcher hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with rides available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. STARS asks for 48 hours or more advance notice to find a driver, as rides are based on volunteer driver availability. STARS dispatcher number for all rides is 541-904-5545.
Outdoor Worship Services
Sisters Church of the Nazarene invites you to join them on Sundays at 10 a.m. for outdoor worship services this summer! As long as the weather holds, they will gather to worship God outside together in the open air! You’re welcome to bring your blanket, shade, or chair, or you can feel free to use one of their chairs. Sisters Naz is located 5 miles east of Sisters on 67130 Harrington Loop. Call 541-389-8960 for info.
Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group
This cancer support group meets the second and fourth Monday of every month, time and location to be determined. Caregivers, as well as patients and family members, are welcome to join in. Please contact Suzi Steele at 503819-1723 for more information.
Furry Friends is looking for volunteers to help with a bottle and can fundraiser. This is a oncea-week commitment for about 45 minutes to put donated bottles and cans in blue fundraiser bags, then deliver to the Bottledrop at Ray’s. Done in town at our donation drop-off spot. Call or text 541-797-4023 for more info.
Let’s Talk! about COVID Vaccinations
How do you feel about COVID-19 vaccinations? Are you struggling to understand how your viewpoint isn’t more widely held by your neighbors? Citizens4Community invites Sisters Country for a Let’s Talk! community discussion 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 21. This is an opportunity to move beyond stereotypes or preconceived notions and get a better understanding of what divides us and what unites us when it comes to vaccine acceptance or hesitancy. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions. Diverse perspectives are welcome. Let’s Talk! is free and spotlights a local topic each third Monday of the month. To RSVP/receive the Zoom link, email director@ citizens4community.com. Read more at Citizens4Community. com.
Vaccination Clinic
Students aged 12-19 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 at a free clinic to be held at Sisters High School on Friday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is conducted through Mosaic Medical Clinic in cooperation with Deschutes County and includes first doses and those who need a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Students aged 12-14 must have a parent/guardian present. Ages 1519 can come unaccompanied with identification. Appointments are not required.
Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting a special one-day collection event in Sisters where residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free. Residents can drop off household hazardous waste products such as lawn and gardening materials, photo and pool/spa chemicals, paint, cleaning solutions, motor oil and used batteries, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, and small propane tanks (5-gallon BBQ size and smaller). Business-generated hazardous waste, medical waste, explosives, fireworks, ammunition, drums/ barrels, compressed gas cylinders will not be accepted. The event will be held in Sisters on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sisters Recycling Center. For more information, residents should visit www.deschutes.org/ sw or call the Department of Solid Waste at 541-317-3163.
Free Legal Aid
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Legal Aid Services of Oregon are working together to offer legal services to low-income older adults 60+. The next legal assistance sessions will be held virtually or by telephone Monday, June 14 to Friday, June 18. The specific days and times are TBD by individual attorney’s offices. There are five free 30-minute consultation appointments available for each location. To make an appointment for a virtual session for Sisters residents, call Bonnie Hall at 541-678-5483. You may also apply for legal aid directly by calling 541-385-6944 or find helpful resources at www. oregonlawhelp.org.
Please call the church before attending to verify current status of services as restrictions are adjusted.
SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass • 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship • www.ccsisters.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Currently Zoom meetings: devotions, course trainings, informational firesides. Local contact Shauna Rocha 541-647-9826 • www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us
Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Outdoors Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (Indoor & Outdoor Venues) Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 5 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship at 442 Trinity Way (Wellhouse building). See www.vastchurch.com for details. Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare)
Street Pavement Project
The City of Sisters will undertake pavement maintenance and improvements on a number of streets throughout town in early to mid-June. Work is scheduled for Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Streets will reopen for full use after 6 p.m. each day. Signage and flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic. Personal & business vehicles will need to be removed from street parking prior to work beginning each morning at 7 a.m. Residents and businesses should consider parking on side streets the day work is performed. The following is a list of streets and dates when work will take place: • Wednesday, June 9 – S. Starry Skies Ct.; S. Maple St.; E. Tyee Dr.; E. Tyler Ave.; S. New Moon Ct.; and E. Coyote Springs Rd. • Thursday, June 10 – W. Black Crater Ave.; N. Pine St.; and N. Oak St. • Friday, June 11 – S. Pine Meadow St. and W. Hope Ave.
Free Weekly Grab-N-Go Lunches For Seniors
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free Grab-N-Go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. The lunches are distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis drivethrough style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. Mckenzie Hwy. Seniors may drive through the parking lot and pick up a meal each day of service. Come on by, no need to make a reservation. For more information call 541678-5483.
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CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES... SISTERS CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Michael Preedin mpreedin@ci.sisters.or.us Council President Nancy Connolly nconnolly@ci.sisters.or.us Councilor Andrea Blum ablum@ci.sisters.or.us Councilor Gary Ross g.ross@ci.sisters.or.us Councilor Jennifer Letz jletz@ci.sisters.or.us Sisters City Hall 520 E. Cascade Ave. PO Box 39 Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-6022
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Senator Lynn Findley District: 30 503-986-1730 900 Court St. NE, S-301 Salem, OR 97301 Sen.LynnFindley@ oregonlegislature.gov www.oregonlegislature.gov/ findley Senator Tim Knopp District: 27 503-986-1727 900 Court St. NE, S-309 Salem, OR 97301 DESCHUTES COUNTY Sen.TimKnopp@ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS oregonlegislature.gov Commissioner Patti Adair www.oregonlegislature.gov/ Patti.Adair@deschutes.org knopp 541-388-6567 U.S. HOUSE OF Commissioner Phil Chang REPRESENTATIVES Phil.Chang@deschutes.org Cliff Bentz 541-388-6569 Congressional District 2 Commissioner 541-776-4646 Anthony DeBone 14 N. Central Ave., Suite 112 Tony.DeBone@deschutes.org Medford, OR 97501 541-388-6568 www.bentz.house.gov/contact
OREGON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Daniel Bonham District: 59 503-986-1459 900 Court St. NE, H-483 Salem, OR 97301
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Now’s not then
By Erik Dolson Columnist
Over coffee, The Editor introduced me to a new word: presentism. We were trying to make sense of current debates about the teaching of racism, and revisions to American history. History is an arena of The Editor’s expertise. He pointed out that “presentism,” the evaluation of “past events in terms of modern values and concepts,” is recognized by historians as fallacy. I’d not encountered the word before, and think it’s an important one. Presentism is a filter through which one interprets the world. Like other biases, including racism itself or anti-semitism or sexism or a number of others, presentism inhibits understanding. It also invites backlash when cultures collide, as they inevitably do in a dynamic society. Few in any battle are willing to give up their sword, and presentism has been weaponized. Which is why I point out that presentism cuts both ways. If self-inflicted wounds take longer to disable, they also take longer to heal. Let’s cut through the abstract and invite a downpour of disapproval. The founders of America owned slaves, and slavery has done unspeakable harm. Native Americans suffered genocide. Chinese railway workers were regarded as disposable. Women have been and are used and abused via imbalance of power. These horrors ripple through time into today’s world. But as we accept these truths, we must also remove the filter of presentism to acknowledge these actions were not always illegal or even immoral in their time. Of themselves, they do not
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lessen the greatness of men and women who founded present-day America with all her contradictions, nor the bravery of those who traveled west by covered wagon seeking opportunity, nor the vision of those who financed railroads. Not to look at who we are today and where we came from with honesty is to perpetuate falsehoods and inhibit the understanding needed to fight injustice against which we still struggle. But presentism is a deliberate selection of facts that ignores the whole truth. Presentism is not a more accurate telling of the admittedly incomplete “American story.” Saying they were not crimes in their day does not minimize the horrors of slavery, murder and mayhem, abuse. Bringing to light the events and impact of bigotry and rape does not lessen what America,
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and the (then) revolutionary concept of individual liberty, has done and can be. It’s often quoted that “history is written by the victorious.” If now we recognize America was founded by both the victorious and the vanquished, we must also recognize that the history of America is a complicated history and within it are tragedies and triumphs that impact all Americans today. For more by Erik Dolson, go to https://erikdolson.substack.com/ or erikdolson. com.
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Paulina Springs Books Virtual Event 6:30 p.m. Barbara Ras and Naomi Shihab Nye present from their poetry collections. JUNE Call 541-549-0866 or go to www.paulinaspringsbooks.com. 10 THURS Deschutes Public Library: Stories We Tell Ourselves About the Wild 6 p.m. Live Zoom presentation exploring the narratives we hold about the outdoors and what it means to be one with nature. Go to www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/. JUNE
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*No clothing, electronics, linens or large items please. Closed July 3 & 4.
Paulina Springs Books Virtual Event 6:30 p.m. Rob Chaney, and Douglas Chadwick share their new books about grizzly bears alongside ecologist Cristina Eisenberg. Call 541-5490866 or go to www.paulinaspringsbooks.com. Sisters Astronomy Club 7 p.m. Virtual meeting with presentation from amateur astronomer Mel Bartels on “The Clouds of Andromeda.” Zoom link: bit.ly/34Vb49o.
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Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free. For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.
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Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Friday Car Show 5-6:30 p.m. Bring your cool or vintage car for the free Friday car show. For more information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.
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Deschutes Public Library: Weaving Story Threads with Jane Kirkpatrick 2 p.m. Live, interactive Zoom workshop weaving story threads of landscape, relationships, spirituality, and work. Go to www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/.
Paulina Springs Books Virtual Event 6:30 p.m. David B. Williams and Lyanda Lynn Haupt share from their new books, JUNE “Homewaters” and “Rooted.” Call 541-549-0866 or go to www. 17 paulinaspringsbooks.com. THURS Deschutes Public Library: Beginning Birding with Chuck Gates 6 p.m. Live Zoom meeting with the basics of birdwatching. Go to www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/.
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Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music with Elisa & Matt Popma 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. Cork Cellars Live Music on Saturday Nights 6:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh local produce. Every Sunday June to October! Go to www. sistersfarmersmarket.com for more information. Sisters Saloon Patio Stage Live Music with Kartsounes & Leadbetter 6 p.m. Summer Sunday Nights at the Saloon. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to www.sisterssaloon.net.
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Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free. For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.
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Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music with Nicky Croon 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. Cork Cellars Live Music on Saturday Nights 6:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh local produce. Every Sunday June to October! Go to www. sistersfarmersmarket.com for more information. Sisters Saloon Patio Stage Live Music with Toast & Jam 6 p.m. Summer Sunday Nights at the Saloon. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to www. sisterssaloon.net. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com
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Astronomy club explores ‘Clouds of Andromeda’
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Arrowtown, New Zealand, might be Sisters’ perfect sister.
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SISTERS Bill Bartlett Columnist
Does Sisters need a sister?
It’s always been curious to me why it’s the City of Sisters and not the Town of Sisters. The same thoughts would apply to most of the incorporated communities in Oregon under 5,000 population. When you ask a friend from say Camp Sherman or Eagle Crest what their plans are with respect to a trip into Sisters you don’t say: “Are you coming to city today?” You say: “Are you coming to town?” You don’t ask the same friend if they’ve tried the new (shop, eatery) in city. You say town. In the same manner were you to live in Portland and your friend were say in Beaverton, you’re apt to say: “Are you coming into Portland today?” Notwithstanding that we are celebrating the 75th anniversary this year of Sisters’ incorporation as a City, it will always be town to me, and I suspect you as well. There is one thing, and one thing only, where I wish Oregon could be more like California and that is letting the community, regardless of size, choose their own designation: city or town. The Oregon Blue Book, the Secretary of State’s guide for government, requires any incorporated community of any size to be formed as a City. Too bad. I mean, come on. In California, doesn’t the Town of Los Gatos sound nicer than the City of Los Gatos? Or the Town of Apple Valley feel like a better place than the City of Apple Valley? And doesn’t the Town of Los Altos Hills have more caché?
But I digress. Are we sufficiently grown up now at age 75 to have a sister city? The global organization Sisters Cities International give this definition: “A sister city, county, or state relationship is a broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities in two countries. A relationship is officially recognized after the highest elected or appointed official from both communities sign off on an agreement to become sister cities.” Back to Portland for a second. The Rose City has no less than 10 sister city relationships in 10 countries including Israel, Russia, Italy, Mexico, China and Zimbabwe. Bend has two international sisters: Belluno, Italy and Condega, Nicaragua. Hood River has one. As does Roseburg. Astoria too. And in the ‘you can’t make it up department’ Boring is sister to Dull, Scotland. So why not Sisters? I even have one to propose: Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand, population 3,030. It is located 12 miles from Queenstown, population 41,000. It’s similar in relationship as Sisters to Bend. OK, so it’s my favorite place in Kiwiland but it meets the criteria – or my criteria for the ideal sister city. Population 3-5,000. A natural paradise. Culturally thriving. A thrill for cyclists and
other outdoor enthusiasts. Historically rich. A Western feel. Surrounded by remarkable mountains, literally. The Remarkables are a mountain range and ski resort within sight of Arrowtown reaching 7,610 feet. Arrowtown is within shot of the amazing Shotover Gorge. The Arrow River holds brown and rainbow trout and nearby lakes are abundant with fish. Big game hunting, not my thing, is plentiful. If you want to join an ad hoc team to explore developing an international sister city relationship, email me at bill@cascadetravelpros. com and we’ll see where the spirit takes us. By the way. If somebody from Portland is a Portlander and somebody from Medford is a Medfordian and somebody from Salem is a Salemite, what is somebody from Sisters? A Sistertian? When I asked friend, Jim Goodwin, long of Sisters, that question he answered in under a second: “Brilliant.”
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Sisters Astronomy Club (SAC) is pleased to announce that accomplished amateur astronomer Mel Bartels will be the featured presenter at the club’s virtual Zoom meeting on Tuesday June 15, beginning at 7 p.m. His talk is entitled “The Clouds of Andromeda.” Using his own astronomical sketches, Bartels will tell a true story of an obscure little patch of light in the sky and how it came to be the center of one of our greatest astronomical revolutions. Today we know that the Great Andromeda Galaxy, often called Messier 31 or M31, is a galaxy of a trillion stars, two and a half million light years away, the nearest grand spiral galaxy. Bartels will explain how astronomers think the Council of Giants gave birth to both the Andromeda Galaxy and our Milky Way, and set in motion our fate to collide with each other, far into the distant future. Bartels has written articles about telescope making and his observations that have appeared in Sky and Telescope and other magazines. He has appeared as
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Noted amateur astronomer Mel Bartels is the featured presenter at the Sisters Astronomy Club meeting on June 15. guest speaker at various astronomy conferences, and his Telescope Walkabouts are a popular highlight at the Oregon Star Party. The International Astronomical Union named asteroid 17823 Bartels in recognition for his contributions to amateur astronomy. Now retired, Mel and his wife Barbara have recently moved to the Sisters area. Access the June 15 Zoom meeting at bit.ly/34Vb49o. Meeting ID: 459 487 0728 Passcode: 410828
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Whatever fitness equipment you need to create your own home gym, Back In Action Fitness Equipment can provide it for you. From a foam roller to a treadmill; from dumbbells to a rowing machine. Whether you’re setting up a small gym at home or in a commercial facility, you can get your equipment delivered and set up with Back In Action Fitness Equipment’s full delivery and installation service. Since 2008, Back In Action Fitness Equipment has been supplying equipment for home users and commercial facilities alike. Owner Kevin Roll says that the most popular pieces of equipment are treadmills, with bikes and ellipticals coming in second, followed by free-weight gear. Quality cardio equipment has become increasingly affordable — and it is adapting to the needs of the population. Recumbent elliptical machines are increasingly popular among an aging population. Staying fit is more important now than ever, and Back In Action Fitness Equipment makes it easy to get what you need to make it happen.
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If you have spent a lifetime saving, investing, building a business, purchasing life insurance, and providing for the future, you want to be the one deciding how to distribute your assets to your heirs. In addition, you may desire to make the administration of your estate as easy as possible for your loved ones during a time of grief. John Myers makes that possible through his work in estate planning, trusts, and wills. The attorney has a practice here in downtown Sisters as The Law Office of John H. Myers, LLC. Myers makes two strong suggestions to clients: People should consider setting up a trust plan to avoid the costly and lengthy probate court process. A trust will save time and money in the end, and ease the process. Myers also advises people who move from out of state to review and update their plan for Oregon. Call for a free 30-minute consultation to explore your options.
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Sisters area residents have access to state-of-the-art heatingand-cooling technology — at an affordable price — thanks to Bend Heating. They specialize in cutting-edge mini split heat pumps that are virtually silent, exceptionally energy-efficient units that will function well even in the deepest cold Sisters Country can dish out. They offer pioneering Mitsubishi systems and Carrier systems that produce heat all the way down to -22 degrees Fahrenheit, and will provide an 80 percent heat capacity BTU output at -13 degrees. Units can be customized, and will make your home far more comfortable. This premium, compact, space-age technology (a system is about the size of a large suitcase) is accessible for homeowners. A new system qualifies for Central Electric Cooperative’s $1,850 energy-efficiency cash incentive. And that energy efficiency will save money, too, reducing costs of heating by as much as 80 percent.
T&M Hauling
You can’t wait to get that spring cleaning done and lighten your load. But the task of hauling all that junk away just seems too daunting. Enter T&M Hauling. They’re a full-service hauling outfit that can handle anything you need taken to the dump — from horse manure to household goods, from (most) household chemicals to yard debris, to that stuff that has sat untouched in that room for years. They’re prompt and reliable, with outstanding response times to queries. Same-day or next-day service is available. Thys and McKibben operate on an ethic of service. They won’t judge your junk — they treat everyone with dignity and respect and are here to serve. And, as dedicated members of the Sisters community, they always make an effort to give back. So don’t let that pile of stuff intimidate you, and don’t look at it for another year. Call T&M Hauling and get it out of your life today.
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For 28 years Therapeutic Associates has been keeping the active folks in Sisters active, despite the inevitable aches, pains, and injuries of the Central Oregon lifestyle. That hasn’t changed, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re still open — with strict COVID protocols in place to ensure staff and patient safety. Visiting Therapeutic Associates can help keep you out of the emergency room or urgent care. The staff are experts in triaging musculoskeletal injuries. Whether you’ve banged yourself up on the trail or are dealing with long-term mobility issues, Therapeutic Associates can help you recover and learn to move better, avoid injury, and perform better in your activities. Don’t wait till you’re in pain and your mobility is hampered. Quick action with Therapeutic Associates can minimize your downtime. All of their work has one goal in mind: helping people in Sisters live the way they want to live in an environment that richly rewards an active, outdoor lifestyle.
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GRADUATION: Class featured multiple valedictorians Continued from page 1
friends able to attend could be maximized. Hosang also took the time to acknowledge the loss of two members of the class in September, Lala Debari and Geneva Tallman, saying, “I know there is nothing we can offer today to take away the grief and heartache these two families are experiencing from their loss, yet both families do want us to remember the girls for what they gave us.” He continued, “We will
miss these two Outlaws very much. They will always be with us and they will always be Outlaws.” Before turning over the microphone to the valedictorians, Hosang acknowledged the deep contributions of three staff members who are retiring this year: teachers Tony Cosby and Kristy Rawls, and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Resource Officer Brent Crosswhite. The losses and the many other ups and downs of finishing high school with 16 months of pandemic worries, restrictions, and adaptations was certainly a challenge to the graduates, as attested by the eight valedictorians who strung together a series of
Our class here has both talent and the willingness to put their own glory aside to help others. —Sarah Kissinger short speeches. Sam May set a lighthearted but thoughtful tone to open the speeches, beginning with a sincere thank-you to parents, teachers, coaches, and the community. “I need to express how much every one of you who have helped us, supported us, shared our struggles and successes, carried our loads, and persevered alongside us on this journey called high school,” he said. May proceeded to illustrate the “ups and downs” during the pandemic by relating a humorous story of taking, without permission, a brand-new chair his father had purchased to school the day before school shutdown in March 2020, where it
became locked up for months, leaving his father to wonder what had happened to it. May pulled out the chair from behind the podium and illustrated how it could go up and down, just like life over the past year. Rachelle Dale spoke of the resilience her classmates demonstrated. She said, “You didn’t give up on our education; didn’t give up on coming back to school, didn’t give up on having a prom, and didn’t give up about being here together, as a community, to graduate.” Community was the theme for Sarah Kissinger, who said “Our class here has both talent and the willingness to put their own glory aside to help
While not everyone of us can say that we feel stronger from this year, we can all agree we have developed some grit. — Mary Root
others. The community we’ve built here is one I feel confident I’ll be calling on when I’m homesick at college, needing help on a project, or just to hear a familiar voice.” Sarah Leonard referred to laughter being an absolute necessity to get through senior year successfully. “The great thing about our class is our ability to turn anything and everything into a laughing matter. Using humor is the best answer I have found as a coping mechanism,” she said. Maliah Mandal used a bit of humor as she focused on the growth she has seen in herself and her classmates and shared her expectation of how that will continue. She said, “If I’ve learned one thing from our class, it’s that there is no limit to the amount of growth a person or a group can have. So, I would like to applaud not only our mental growth, but also our growth in terms of fashion choices.” Will Thorsett continued on the theme of change and spoke of the faith he has in See GRADUATION on page 19
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his classmates to make a difference in whatever community they find themselves in. “Injecting a member of the SHS class of 2021 into any social group will immediately cause positive growth,” he said. Mary Root reflected on the loss of two classmates early in the school year as well as the other losses many families experienced during the pandemic, and concluded speaking about grit. “So for those who are not present today, including family or friends and our classmates, Lala and Geneva, let’s take a moment of silence. We will never forget who they are and how much they mean to us.” She continued, “While not everyone of us can say that we feel stronger from this year, we can all agree we have developed some grit.” Wrapping up the team of speakers, Skylar Wilkins touched on community, growth, resilience, and wisdom acquired from teachers along the journey. She said, “As a class we are resilient. We have weathered the stormy seas with an
Senior Awards Class of 2021 The following awards were presented to members of the class of 2021 at the annual awards assembly held May 20, 2021. • F a c u l t y Aw a r d : Shelby Larson and William Thorsett. • Citizenship Award: Sam May and Emilie Turpen. • Fine Arts Award: Jack Ogan. • Kevin Johnson TurnAround Award: James Seher. • Sportsmanship Award: Tatum Sitz and Connor Linn. • Athlete of the Year: Ellie Rush and Nathan Weber. • A mer ican Legion Award: Skylar Wilkins and Ethan Hosang. • Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Music Excellence: Connor Martin and Shae Robertson. • Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Skylar Wilkins and Jackson Parkins. • Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award: Emilie Turpen and Cameron Wessel.
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The cap toss is the moment in which Sisters graduates step out into a new, wide world. easygoing manner and have been unwavering in our trust in each other and ourselves. We are a community. Some of the strongest bonds I have ever seen have been between you all as you help each other be better every day.” Before the class of 2021 received their diplomas, they carried on the traditions of a class song, performed via
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Sisters women take up shooting By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Firearms sales hit record levels in 2020, with approximately 20 million firearms sold, and the pace has not slackened in 2021, with agencies reporting record numbers of background checks for sales being made in the first months of the year. According to a New York Times report, “New preliminary data from Northeastern University and the Harvard Injury Control Research Center show that about a fifth of all Americans who bought guns last year were first-time gun owners. And the data, which has not been previously released, showed that new owners were less likely than usual to be male and white. Half were women, a fifth were Black, and a fifth were Hispanic.” A National Shooting Sports Foundation survey indicates that the number of first-time gun purchasers in the first quarter of 2021 is over 40 percent of total purchasers, with 40 percent of those buyers being women. The large increase in women taking up firearms comes as no surprise to Maureen Rogers, who runs a local firearms training program called Lady Gets A Gun. She has seen a tremendous increase in interest in her female-centric program in the past year, with an increase in enrollment of “maybe 50 or 60 percent — maybe more.” She told The Nugget that women’s interest comes from a variety of impetuses. “It’s so varied,” she said. Some have long been afraid of guns and have decided they want to overcome that fear; some are looking for a new recreational activity, one that they can share with their partner; some are interested in selfdefense. And, of course, there is often a combination of motives. “Of late, since last summer, it’s been more for
self-defense purposes,” Rogers observed. Rogers’ program is based on an intensive, hands-on familiarization process, where women can handle a variety of different types of unloaded firearms in a classroom setting while learning their nomenclature and how they operate. Eventually, they get out to the range at the Redmond Rod & Gun Club for live shooting. “It becomes more comfortable in a progressive way,” Rogers explained. Rogers takes great satisfaction from breaking down inhibitions and helping women to feel comfortable and empowered through developing a capability with firearms. She recounted the story of one local woman who joined a class deliberately to challenge her own discomfort with firearms. Just seeing someone going armed on the ranch lands east of Sisters caused acute unease. “She said the sight of it [was] really, really uncomfortable for her,” Rogers said. After thorough familiarization in a supportive environment, her feelings changed. “She just lit up,” Rogers recalled. “She said she felt so empowered by the end of the day because she had overcome this fear.” The woman has since shot in a variety of disciplines and is planning to return to train further in July, Rogers said. That experience tracks with that of Sisters resident Mary Fry. “I had an innate fear of guns,” she told The Nugget. “I didn’t want to be in the same room with them.” She knows of no particular reason for feeling this way — she had never had a bad experience. She decided that she wanted to overcome her innate fear. “Firearms seem to be a way of life here, and a sport,” she said. “Many of our friends have them for hunting and target shooting… I decided it would be a good idea to get familiar
with them.” She joined a group of friends — including men — who signed up for training with Rogers (who offers co-ed training). “I got to shoot eight different guns,” Fry said. “Which was wonderful. It was absolutely an amazing experience. I’m an enthusiast now.” She said the turning point for her came in the live-fire portion of the program. “I think it was at the shooting range and (Rogers) having so much delight that us girls were having so much fun,” she said. “It wasn’t what I was expecting…” Fry said her primary interest is recreational. She may do some competition. “It’ll just be target shooting,” she said. “I’m not a carry person. I just don’t feel a need for that.” Diane Battey of Sisters had an interest in getting a firearm for self-protection. “My husband died in 2015,” she said. “I live by myself. I have a dog and a parrot.” She had fired rifles long ago, but she had never fired a handgun before taking a class. The thorough grounding gave her a sense of comfort, but real confidence is built on the range, where she is now a regular. She started with a Heritage single-action revolver in the quiet, nokick .22lr caliber. Then she worked her way up in caliber and capacity. “I’ve got seven pistols now,” she said — ranging
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Mary Fry, center, is one of several Sisters women who have taken up shooting in the past year or so. They are part of a nationwide trend that has seen an unprecedented number of women becoming involved in shooting for recreation and/or self-protection. from a .380 automatic and a 9 mm, to a .38 revolver. “I always take my original revolver [to the range] just as a warm-up pistol and I rotate through all of them.” She’s also shot trap and skeet with a shotgun and done some shooting with rifles, which isn’t her thing. “I just didn’t care for it,” she said. “I like my handguns much better.” She’s very happy to have discovered this new discipline. “I would encourage anyone to do it,” she said. “Not only is it good protection, it’s fun. I really enjoy it.” Jeri Buckmann, who recently retired from the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, had been around guns, but had always been more-or-less indifferent to them. “My dad had guns,” she said, “but I was never really interested in doing it… I’d just never really been into it. Bob (her husband) had always been into doing all that, so we wanted to share
an interest.” Buckmann didn’t want to just go out plinking. “I wanted to be really knowledgeable, not just in shooting a gun, but how to take care of it, and different types,” she said. Like Battey, she found herself really enjoying it. She got herself a .380 and she and Bob stored up ammo — which has been in short supply — through the winter. “Bob and I go out every chance we can,” she said. “At first I was a little intimidated by it, but after a while it was, ‘This is what we do — we go out a couple of times a week and target shoot.” She and Bob also obtained concealed carry permits. Buckmann noted that her son, Adam, and daughter, Sarah, are both accomplished marksmen. “They were a bit surprised that this is what mom was going to do,” she said with a chuckle. For more information on Lady Gets A Gun, visit https://ladygetsagun.com/
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REPORTER IS DRIVEN BY CURIOSITY What’s with the stone blocks along Highway 20 by the Sisters Mobile Home Park? Where does the hay that leaves Sisters farms end up? What brings a new business to Sisters? Lots of folks ask themselves such questions — but Bill Bartlett isn’t satisfied till he gets answers. That’s a quality that makes him a perfect fit for a community newspaper. “I’m curious to a fault,” Bartlett says. Bartlett is putting his curiosity — and his chops as a photographer and a writer — to work as a freelance contributor to The Nugget. “Bill is a tremendous asset,” said Editor-in-Chief Jim Cornelius. “His background and interests give him a fresh perspective and insight into the activities of Sisters Country. He made a significant contribution to the Sisters Oregon Guide this year, and I look forward to his work each week for the newspaper.” Bartlett’s writing and photography work grew out of business enterprises. “I spent my 20s and 30s in advertising in St. Louis, Chicago and New York working on the promotion side for major national brands,” he said. “I ran campus and spring break programs for Anheuser-Busch and Reynolds Tobacco, among others. (I) created the Budweiser Comedy Club, co-produced the first
Billboard Music Awards and am credited with shopping cart advertising. I took the Gilley’s (Texas) mechanical bull national as part of a long neck campaign for Budweiser.” He was a success — but an epiphany shifted his course. “One day I woke up and realized that while legal, I was basically in the business of conspicuous consumption to young — very young adults— of harmful products,” he recalled. “So I quit and bought a printing company. That branched into desktop publishing predating Kinkos, and office supplies. Over the next 35 years I was a serial entrepreneur starting and/or buying and selling a variety of small businesses: women’s equestrian apparel, collectible toys, animal flooring, grooming tools, sports and music memorabilia. Some succeeded, some failed… All of my endeavors, successful or not, were immeasurably personally satisfying.” The fire of curiosity fueled Bartlett’s move into international travel. “I can read about something, but I’d rather see it with my own eyes,” he said. “In theory, I retired early in 2005, but as I had travelled internationally for years for business I found myself with this little travel agency — Cascade Travel & Photo that is a boutique, concierge level travel shop operated
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Bill Bartlett’s curiosity fuels his passion for international travel, backcountry exploration, and for writing about and photographing the life of Sisters Country. from home.” Bartlett’s photographs were his entre into freelancing for The Nugget. He submitted several news and feature photos, then confessed to the editor that his true passion lies in writing. Writing clear, compelling business proposals honed his skills, and set him apart from competitors. “Writing served me well in the business world,” he said. “Writing has been a cornerstone of my success in business,” Also, I just derive great pleasure from it.” “It wasn’t exactly bad news that Bill Bartlett the photographer wanted to become Bill Bartlett the
columnist and reporter,” Cornelius said. “Having a high level of competence in both writing and photography isn’t as common as you might think. It’s great for a freelancer to be comfortable, capable — and enthusiastic — across the board with both. And then Bill combines it with that relentless curiosity about all things, great and small. That’s a combination that’s hard to beat.” Bill and his wife Anne are active in the community, having moved here just three years ago from Ashland. Anne, is a retired Episcopal priest. Bill serves as President of Rotary Club of Sisters and is a therapy
dog handler volunteer at St. Charles. Anne is a mentor for Circle of Friends. The couple has four children and eight grandchildren. While Bartlett comes across as an extrovert — ready and willing to talk to anyone about anything, especially in pursuit of a story — he notes that “there’s a contemplative side to me.” He feeds that side with solo treks into the Sisters backcountry. “I go out every day, seven days a week, with the dog,” he said. He enjoys exploring on foot or on his bike, and during the winter he skis and snowshoes.
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where the artist said the paint began drying as the brush came out of the can and onto the wall. DeLaisch has thoroughly enjoyed this commission. “The more I talked with the people in Sisters before even coming to town, the more excited I got about this project,” he said. “You have a great community and getting to know the people has been a real pleasure.” He has known and worked with the donor of the mural for 40 years in their hometown of Owatonna, Minnesota. Now a resident of Sisters, Nelson was described by the artist as “a dynamic woman with the biggest heart.” He said his “appreciation for her has gotten even deeper while working on this project.” Besides funding the creation of the mural, Nelson has also established a long-term maintenance fund for its upkeep. “The mural is a wonderful way to celebrate our 75th anniversary of incorporation,” said Sisters Mayor Michael Preedin. “I appreciate the Three Sisters Historical Society, the Sisters Arts Association, and Habitat for Humanity for collaborating on this project. I would like to see organizations do more
of this.” The mayor said he’d like to see more murals around town. “We need to preserve more of the City’s history on the walls. I’m sad to see the historical society is losing their space. We need to think out of the box to help. The City will help out any way we can.” City Councilor Nancy Connolly remarked, “It’s nice to see all the organizations pulling together to celebrate our 75th anniversary.” Councilor Gary Ross believes “the mural is a tremendous asset to the community. As people enter the town, it is highly visible on the side of the building. I think it represents the spirit of the town as it was and is now.” DeLaisch and his wife, who flew out from Minnesota, spent last weekend experiencing the Oregon coast and other sights. “Oregon is an exceptional place,” he said.
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www.sisters2040.com. Also on the project website is an open house and survey available through June 20. In the comfort of their home and on their time schedule, viewers can learn more about the Comp Plan and be able to share their thoughts about policies that will shape the future
of Sisters over the next 20 years. Participants in the online open house can enter a raffle for the chance to win one of 20 $10 gift cards to a local business. Another feature on the project website is a colorful visualization of how input collected during the Sisters Country Visioning Project becomes policy in the Comp Plan. City staff are hosting informative exhibits around Sisters for residents to visit, learn, and offer feedback: June 8 at Sisters High
School, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (basketball game) and June 13 at Fir Street Park Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Scott Woodford, Community Development Director, at swoodford@ ci.sisters.or.us or call 541323-5211. Woodford would like residents to know that, although June is the time to make thoughts known, the Comp Plan process is considered open until it is approved by the City Council in September.
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Changui Majadero will bring Cuban sounds to the Sisters Folk Festival stage.
Students aged 12-19 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 at a free clinic to be held at Sisters High School on Friday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is conducted through Mosaic Medical Clinic in cooperation with Deschutes County. The clinic includes first doses and those who need a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Students aged 12-14 must have a parent/guardian present. Ages 15-19 can come unaccompanied with identification. Given that most colleges and universities are requiring incoming students to be vaccinated, this is a local opportunity for 2021 graduates to get the shot. Appointments are not required.
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like those that occur at a music festival. The artists confirmed to play include: Ruthie Foster, Darrell Scott, Mary Gauthier, Willy Porter, Ron Artis II & the Messengers, Judith Hill, Emily Scott Robinson, JigJam, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Thunderstorm Artis, Changui Majadero, Rainbow Girls, Max Gomez, Ordinary Elephant, Robby Hecht, Alisa Amador, Beth Wood, and more to be announced. Sisters Folk Festival will soon be announcing plans for the 2021 Americana Song Academy, taking place in a new location this year. The organization has acquired a new host site with breathtaking beauty and an inspirational setting near the town of Sisters. This year will be a smaller, more intimate experience with approximately 50 participants. Space is limited due to the number of 2020 song campers who rolled their registration over to 2021. Participants who carried their Song Academy registration over from 2020 will be contacted directly soon
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Mary Gauthier returns to Sisters for academy and festival. with information about this year’s event. Teaching artists include Mary Gauthier, Willy Porter, Emily Scott Robinson, Thunderstorm Artis, Ordinary Elephant, Robby Hecht, Alisa Amador, and Beth Wood. The Song Academy will run MondayThursday September 27 - 30. Tickets for SFF will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9. For those wishing to volunteer for their ticket, a variety of volunteer shifts will open up in July for setup, take down, merchandise sales, patron check-in, bar, and more. Information on all of SFF’s summer
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Brigadier General (ret.) Jim Cunningham (left) presented the National Guard’s Patriot Award to SPRD Executive Director Jennifer Holland (center), for going out of her way to make it easy for Business Operations Manager Sarah Hyatt (holding plaque) to serve in the National Guard while working as a key employee of the district. — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved —
SPRD director honored by National Guard By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
There is an element that is critical to the success of the National Guard’s mission to maintain units trained and ready to mobilize for war or national emergency — yet it is one that is often hidden. Employers have to make it workable for employees to serve. Jennifer Holland, executive director of Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), did just that for Business Operations Manager Sarah Hyatt last year, and Hyatt made sure she got a proper acknowledgment for it. Last week, the National Guard presented Holland with the Patriot Award. According to the Guard, “The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. Patriot Awards are awarded to individual supervisors, not to an entire staff or organization as a whole.” In nominating Holland for the award, Hyatt noted that she started as SPRD’s business operations manager just
as COVID-19 hit last year. The two were left as the only staff running the district. Then Hyatt got called up for active duty fighting fires — with 24 hours’ notice. “She was very supportive and did everything she could to make sure I didn’t worry about what wasn’t going to be done while I was gone,” Hyatt reported. “She covers all mandatory tasks that have to get done with the district while I am gone, even if it is out of her comfort zone or scope. I couldn’t ask for a better supervisor.” Sisters resident and retired Brigadier General Jim Cunningham, who commanded the Oregon Air National Guard, presented the award. He noted that being able to leave employment without worrying about what is or isn’t going to happen is vital to those who serve. “Critical, really to have that kind of support,” he said. “Psychologically, it’s critical. It speaks volumes about the leadership you are providing.” Holland noted that she’s a “military brat,” which gives her an appreciation of the support required for military personnel to perform their mission. “Thank you,” she said. “This is quite an honor.”
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Rental needed for 2 horses (drylot) and one quiet, square, employed senior who raised 2 Eagle Scouts. Sisters resident since 1984. Dog and cat. Within 45 miles of Costco. Single story only. Needed by August. Excellent references. sueinsisters@gmail.com
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LOST WEDDING RING: May 28. Possibly Bend High softball field or in Sisters area. Silver band with a row of diamonds on either side with husband's name engraved inside. Please call 541-771-4200.
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Riverfront Painting LLC Interior/Exterior • Deck Staining SHORT LEAD TIMES Travis Starr, 541-647-0146 License #216081 Central Color Painting Specializing in interiors and exteriors and also offering pressure-washing. Free estimates. 971-255-6271 • CCB #235560 ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Refurbishing Decks CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com
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The Lady Outlaws were defeated 56-33 at Woodburn on Tuesday, June 1. Their game at Stayton against the Eagles was cancelled as the Outlaws did not have enough players to make the trip. It was a tough first half for the Outlaws on Tuesday as they were outscored 31-16 in the first half. They did a much better job in the second half but the first-half deficit was too much to overcome. The Bulldogs were a much more experienced team and they shot the ball very well from behind the arc. The Outlaws did get good looks from the outside but were only able to capitalize on three of their attempts. There were some highlights. Sophomore Haleigh Froelich had her best game to date. She played strong on defense and rebounding the ball, and according to Coach Carl Click, scored from all over the court. “Haleigh got open under the basket and behind Woodburn’s trapping zone,” said Click. “When our outside kids survived the pressure, they did a good job delivering the ball to Haleigh where she could score. She also scored a few put-backs, and even buried a three-point shot.” Froelich shared her thoughts with The Nugget. “I feel that our team pushed and kept their heads up to the end,” said Froelich. “I’m very proud of how everyone played and I can’t wait for the rest of the season.” “I was happy with the way our kids competed against a better team,” Click said. “They listened to instructions and made adjustments on the fly. At one point they went on a streak of solid defense and productive offense in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 12. That’s as close as we got after a slow start.” Sisters was to play at Sweet Home on Tuesday, June 8. They will host Newport on Wednesday and finish their week with a game at Philomath on Friday.
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Habitat for bees has become more important than ever as the pollinators face die-offs. Sisters High School Art Teacher Bethany Gunnarson put together a project for her Painting II class to create decorated bee boxes. Each student attached a three-by-five card explaining how they made their artistic choices. The boxes have been transported to the Lazy Z Ranch. According to owner John Herman, the boxes have now dried and a few have started to be integrated into the fields on the ranch as the bees grow in population. Most of the painted hives will be put into action next season.
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Commentary... The magic of By Robin Gold
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Three years ago, on a cold and snowy, early spring morning Pete, a 3-year-old trumpeter swan arrived at Aspen Lakes after a crosscountry trek from the breeder in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. From the moment Pete stepped out of his travel crate, he and Eloise zeroed in on one another and it was truly love at first sight. They cavorted and trumpeted and the warm feelings were clearly palpable to observers of the encounter. It was the start of a love story for the two swans and also for the residents of Aspen Lakes who became enamored with the beautiful birds. At the time of Pete’s arrival, Eloise was the lone survivor of the four trumpeters the Cyrus family purchased when they developed the golf course. Three of the four died off over the years from various causes, but Eloise was a survivor, and the survivor. She desperately wanted to be a mother and dutifully constructed a nest each year and laid infertile eggs that she would attempt to incubate. The eggs would never hatch, be eaten by predators, and Eloise would try again the following year. When Pete arrived at Aspen Lakes, Eloise’s dream finally came true. Residents spoke to biologists at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and The Trumpeter Swan Society, and the Cyrus family and all agreed that any cygnets resulting from this union would not be surgically pinioned at birth (thus making them permanently flightless). They would be relocated and released at Summer Lake as part of the Trumpeter Swan Restoration Program. Trumpeter swans were nearly extinct as a species as late as the 1950s, but with conservation efforts the species’ status has now improved from endangered to threatened. Pete and Eloise set out to build a nest almost immediately and in a very short time Eloise laid three eggs. The residents were thrilled to see the process before their eyes and eagerly anticipated the arrival of cygnets. The biologists and waterfowl experts said that Pete was too young to breed at age 3 but everyone was hopeful that Eloise would be a mom. Sure enough, about a month after the eggs were laid, one beautiful, little, fuzzy cygnet hatched. Biologists were shocked and residents were thrilled when “Sydney” appeared. Pete and Eloise
were fabulous parents and never let their little miracle out of sight. Residents soon learned that having swans entailed more than just having swans floating around the lake. They require feeders and regular food supplies because the vast number of visiting geese depletes the lake’s supply of natural food. A bubbler in the lake is required so that a portion of the lake stays open so the swans can swim throughout the winter. The neighbors clamored to see what they could do to help and many contributed to the cost of the care and feeding of our swan family. Life on the lake was good and even a little magical with the beautiful swans and their obvious devotion to one another. The following spring, Sydney was relocated to Summer Lake. Unfortunately, she was never sighted again, so we don’t know if she survived or not. If she didn’t survive, at least she had a chance, and, for whatever time she had, was a free swan. If she did survive, she hopefully migrated with the other Summer Lake residents. Within days after Sydney was relocated to Summer Lake, Pete and Eloise got busy with a new nest and clutch of eggs. After the approximate 32- to 34-day incubation period, we had a new family and what a family it was! The couple produced eight beautiful fuzz balls, just missing the record for largest hatch for trumpeter swans ever recorded, which was nine. Pete and Eloise had a very busy summer guiding and protecting their family 24/7. Unfortunately, two of the eight cygnets never made it to Summer Lake. After learning how to fly, one youngster took off and, when attempting to land, mistook a wet road for the lake and shattered its leg in the process. The injury was so bad that the cygnet had to be humanely euthanized. It is not uncommon for waterfowl, particularly young and inexperienced ones, to mistake wet roads as lakes, so it was considered to be an unfortunate but not unheardof occurrence. A short while later another cygnet was predated and killed. The remaining six were relocated and released at Summer Lake. We believe they’re all still OK. Last summer Pete and Eloise had six more cygnets, to the delight of the neighborhood once again. The parents proved to be experts at rearing cygnets and became the most successful
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Pete and Eloise were beloved fixtures at Aspen Lakes. Both have flown from their mortal coil. and prolific breeding pair in the state of Oregon. All cygnets were successfully released to Summer Lake last fall. We were informed that one yearling was found dead this spring. The good news is that it was found in California in the Pacific Flyway, so it had been successful in knowing enough to migrate. The bad news is that it flew into a power line. Apparently “finding” power lines is a significant threat to inexperienced fliers and one of the reasons only 50 percent of all cygnets hatched make it to adulthood. In January 2021, Pete turned up lame. He was observed for a couple days in hopes that it was only a temporary problem. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Pete was pulled from the lake and taken to the vet. After the initial X-rays and exam, the vet found no breaks but noticed a warm swollen joint. Pete was taken to a local rehab center to recover and have therapy on the joint. There was no sign of improvement after a couple days, so blood tests were performed and waterfowl specialist vets in California, Georgia, Delaware, and Ohio were consulted. Even with antibiotics, pain medications, and antiinflammatory medications, it
was apparent that Pete was in extreme pain. Unfortunately, lab results revealed that Pete had septic arthritis, an excruciating and usually fatal infection. Aggressive treatments continued for a couple more days with no sign of improvement and Pete’s condition worsening, so the decision was made to humanely euthanize him and relieve him of his pain. He was cremated so his ashes could be spread on the nest he and Eloise had used for three years. The source of Pete’s infection will remain a mystery, but it’s likely that he cut a leg or flipper and bacteria was able to enter the wound. The infection then entered his bloodstream and traveled to the leg joint becoming septic arthritis. The magic for Eloise was over and she was clearly grieving. Pete’s breeder suggested bringing a new male to the lake for Eloise. She said that the sooner a potential mate is replaced, the more likely the surviving mate will be to accept it. The breeder had an adult male trumpeter swan who had come in with a wing injury but had fully recovered and was in great shape. She was kind enough to offer to donate him to the Aspen Lake homeowners as long as someone came to North Carolina to travel
with him. With the COVID epidemic in full swing, flight schedules were subject to change and, understandably, she didn’t want the swan to be stranded at some random airport. Once again, the homeowners rallied and donated the funds to ship the swan and his escort. Bob Landwehr graciously volunteered to fly east and accompany the swan to Sisters, so plans moved forward quickly. To honor Bob Landwehr’s efforts to collect the swan, it was decided to name the new male Bob Swan. Bob Swan arrived at Aspen Lakes about two weeks after Pete’s death. A few of the caretakers who played an integral part in the care and feeding of the swans met at the lake for his release. Everyone was eager and excited to see Bob’s release and hoped that magic would once again be created and that Eloise and Bob would fall instantly in love as Eloise and Pete had. That wasn’t to be. As soon as Bob approached Eloise, she attacked him. There were no injuries other than a perhaps-wounded ego, and Bob retreated. In the coming days, he and Eloise clearly became more friendly, but still no magic. See SWANS on page 31
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CITY: It took many years for town to make the move to a city Continued from page 1
to incorporate the town of Sisters.” Karen Swank, of the Three Sisters Historical Society, shared that 1912 in Sisters was “all rosy.” There was significant new development, such as the railroad in Redmond, the Leithausers’ first grocery market, the beautiful Sisters Hotel, and the large Sisters School, all built within 1911 and 1912. With the community growing, incorporation would “give the people control over the city and its affairs instead of being at the mercy of the [Crook] county officers,” stated the Sisters Herald. The “progressive citizens,” wanted to ensure that the community had its own water supply for both domestic use and fire protection. “If this city puts in its own water system now… it will eliminate the possibility of private individuals securing a franchise and thereby causing the water consumers to pay a much higher rate.” The citizens also wanted control over fire protection, street improvements, sidewalks, police protection, and the lighting system. With all the excitement around incorporation in 1912, why did it take Sisters so long to incorporate? P e r h a p s M r. P e t e Leithauser can offer some insight. Pete came to Sisters, Oregon as a young boy with his family around 1915 and grew up to be a very civicoriented man. Pete would go on to own the rodeo grounds, be a founder in the Sisters Rodeo Association, and serve on the Sisters School
Board. In 1941, he became the owner of his grandfather PJ Leithauser’s grocery business (which sat where Sisters Bakery is today). Later, in 1950, he expanded the business to the Leithauser Grocery Supermarket, which included a variety store and a barbershop (now the Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store). Pete Leithauser’s son, Floyd Leithauser, born and raised in Sisters, shared that Pete “knew everyone in town, which was about 600 people at the time.” Pete ran his store 24 hours a day, except on Christmas when the store was closed. “Even then, he would end up opening the store for a Sisters resident who forgot to get butter for their Christmas dinner.” Pete cared deeply for his community and “wanted to make Sisters something it never was,” says Floyd. So, how does Pete relate to Sisters’ incorporation in 1946? On April 9, 1946, at the Sisters School (which sat where City Hall is today), an election was held to determine whether Sisters should be incorporated. By the time the polls were closed, with 176 total votes counted, it
[Pete ] knew everyone in town, which was about 600 people at the time. — Floyd Leithauser
was a 2:1 vote supporting incorporation. It was determined that a fair election had been conducted, and the City of Sisters became an incorporated municipality. However, on that day there had been a snowstorm – typical unpredictable spring weather for Sisters. Because of the snow, many voters who lived farther away had a hard time getting to the Sisters School. Thus, only 20 percent of eligible voters participated in deciding if Sisters would be incorporated. Soon after, as the new City Council argued over whether their fire trucks could be used outside city limits to respond to fires in the Cloverdale community, Mr. Pete Leithauser requested their permission to circulate a petition to disincorporate the City. Floyd Leithauser explains, “My dad might have voted for Sisters’ incorporation. I don’t know for sure. But if he had realized that it wasn’t in the best interest for the community as a whole, then he would bow his neck to make things right.” On October 24, 1946, when Pete Leithauser returned to City Council with a successful petition for Sisters’ disincorporation, Mayor Earl Russel read a letter he had written to Mr. Pete
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The answer to why it took Sisters 45 years to incorporate is most likely because the community didn’t feel the need to incorporate. Leithauser. “Since the City of Sisters had warranted indebtedness at this time and since there is a State law which precludes the dissolving of a corporation while it is in debt, the measure could not therefore be placed on the ballot at this time.” The petition was returned to Pete. No further mention of disincorporation was reported in the City Council’s meeting minutes. The answer to why it took Sisters 45 years to incorporate is most likely because the community didn’t feel the need to incorporate. Through the Leithausers’ perspective of Sisters history, the town had always been a strong, deeply connected community that took care of one another. Despite the desire of “progressive citizens” to have local jurisdiction over the water supply and fire protection, perhaps the community as a whole was reluctant to the bureaucracy that came with incorporation.
We could call our community, the Reluctant Sisters. Sisters’ residents in the 1990s resisted the sewer system because they knew it would cause rapid population growth. With its complete installation in 2002, the Census data shows that Sisters’ population went from 960 people in 2000 to over 2,000 people in 2010. Even today, with the City of Sisters’ periodic update of the Comprehensive Plan that assesses for the next 20 years of growth, there is division in the community about if and how Sisters should grow. Ultimately, this resistance to change comes from the desire to ensure that our community of Sisters will continue to steward this beautiful place we get to live in. The tension between community voices is important in making sure we continue to move forward and thrive yet preserve the small-town community feel and natural environment that makes Sisters so special.
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Vaccine “passports” have been around since the early 1950s, and some countries still require certain vaccines to protect their own people. “Relinquishing freedom in the name of safety” is a daily occurrence, as we modify our rights on a daily basis by using seat belts in cars and respecting driving rules and regulations for the good of all, etc. How he got the notion that relaxing mask requirements in Texas and Florida had no bad consequences is a mystery to me as every time this step has been taken there has been a surge in COVID cases! It is time that people get off their paranoia trips and get with the program. We are so fortunate to have an effective vaccine! And unless more people get it, we will have years ahead of high mortality rates of our loved ones. The “inconvenience” of masks and vaccine cards is a small price to pay to protect us all. Sharon Booth, MD
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To the Editor: S o m e c o m m e n t s r e g a r d i n g M r. Woodford’s guest column of June 2. Yes, we don’t want Sisters to become where we came from. Yes, Sisters is growing way too fast. Yes, we like the small-town (soon to be gone) feel of Sisters. I was under the impression that the city solicited input from citizens and the citizens responded with their concerns as requested. Mr. Woodford disregards these concerns and insinuates that if you’re not pro-growth then you are part of the problem. People who have moved here know that shortsighted city planners were not proactive in protecting resources and maintaining infrastructure and now many cities are experiencing painful traffic conditions, massive drought and wildfires, and overcrowded housing. We really don’t want it to keep happening again and again. The concerned citizens of Sisters are not anti-growth but instead are voicing very real concerns about what is currently taking place in Sisters re: development and lack of infrastructure and drought conditions. I like Gary Leiser’s suggestion that we form a committee to protect Sisters from urban sprawl so that all development is thoroughly disclosed and discussed. And I’m frankly tired of hearing about how “Sisters Country Vision is a long-term planning tool.” Sisters Habitat is an example. They planned and started building a community of homes, with spacious lots, garages, and a high quality of lifestyle. The city now has “decided” that quality lifestyle is not the objective, but high-density housing, without adequate parking, and crowded, dangerous conditions, is what we need (see June 2 letters of John Stettler and Rick Slavkovsky). As a resident of Bend was quoted saying
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when hearing about the sale of Riverside Golf Course, “Do we really need to eliminate every inch of greenery in the city?” Pay heed Sisters. Mr. Woodford also says, “Efficiency measures may satisfy the need for all of the 1,100 units within the existing city boundary; however, it may be determined it’s not possible to accommodate all of them without compromising other values we hold dear, such as our urban forest and the character of Sisters.” So, tough luck if you want to preserve the qualities we love about Sisters. It’s all about cramming in more homes and businesses. And if there’s not room, we can build between Sisters and Bend and just become a traffic-jammed bedroom community. We’re not saying to “close the door” on anybody who wants to move here. Just don’t turn Sisters into another overcrowded, traffic-plagued town. We will not go down without a fight! K. Meheen
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To the Editor: My wife and I have been contributors and supporters of the Three Sisters Historical Society since its founding. The information they have collected over the years is outstanding and critical to maintain the history of our great area. The programs they have presented over the years were a must-see for more history and meeting the folks who have been here for a long time. They have a wealth of knowledge of our history. We don’t want to lose this. When my wife and I travel, we always look for museums to visit in the area for local knowledge and the flavor of the community. The Three Sisters Historical Society will provide this for our visitors. I was disappointed to read about the loss of their location. I know the owner has the right to sell his property and I don’t have a problem with that. What I would hope is that he would allow the historical society to remain in their location until the building has sold. The new owners could then discuss the opportunity for the historical society to remain as a tenant. I would also hope that the owner is civic-minded enough to realize the value of the historical society to Sisters and will maintain their current rent agreement until the building has sold. This will give the historical society a majority of the summer for their programs and to be enjoyed by our visitors. I would also strongly request that ALL our local citizens contribute to the Three Sisters Historical Society. All donations qualify for the Oregon Cultural Trust tax credit. Please send your donations to PO Box 2386, or go online to threesistershistoricalsociety.org to get a membership application. Please join today. Thank you for your support. Doug Wills
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SWANS: Couple was a special feature of community Continued from page 29
The neighborhood remained hopeful that the pair would bond and we would have more cygnets in 2021. Last month, on a warm sunny day, Pete’s ashes were spread on the nest mound. There was no sign of any nesting activity at that point, just the barren mound. The following day, a golfer observed Eloise laying on the nest. She wasn’t working on the nest and was just lying there, sleeping in the sun. Two days later Eloise was found dead in the lake. There was no more magic in store for the swans or neighborhood. When Eloise was removed from the lake, there were no signs of illness or injury; she was just gone. There are many possibilities as to the cause of her death, including old age, internal illness, infection, or even inadvertent poisoning from something she ate. We can only
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speculate as to the cause of her death, but one has to also wonder if she just gave up and died of a broken heart. Eloise was cremated and her ashes were spread on the nest mound, so she has joined Pete in eternal rest. Their magical relationship and producing 15 cygnets in three years was something enjoyed by the neighborhood and will likely never occur again. Something that special can never be reproduced. Pete and Eloise made an indelible stamp on our hearts; we should be grateful for the three years of joy, beauty, grace, and magic on the lake.
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