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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Quilt Show marks comeback for Sisters events

— Rev ’em up! —

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Planes, cars, and trucks tested their mettle on the runway at Sisters Eagle Airport during a Fourth of July fly-in on Sunday. Proceeds from events support Sisters High School’s aviation program. See story, page 8. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

American Legion commander visits By Sue Stafford Correspondent

James W. “Bill” Oxford is on a mission to strengthen the American Legion. Oxford, national commander of The American Legion, was in town last week and attended a special Post 86 dinner in his honor at Brand 33 restaurant. While in Oregon, Oxford was scheduled to visit 12 posts besides Sisters including Redmond, Bend, La Pine, Grants Pass,

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See QUILT SHOW on page 23

Escaped cooking fire blamed for blaze

Roseburg, and Cottage Grove. The national commander generally serves for one full year, but because of COVID19 causing the cancellation of numerous trips and conferences across the country, as well as the 2020 national convention in Louisville, Oxford is serving a second year in order to visit all 55 departments. He was elected to his national office in See COMMANDER on page 13

Business owner arrested on sex-abuse charge Mike Boyle of Sisters was arrested on Wednesday, June 30, on charges of harassment, sex abuse, and performing illegal massage. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the City of Sisters and Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office detectives served a search warrant at Hop in the Spa in

Just as Oregon emerges from COVID-19 restrictions, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is set to bring back Sisters’ major events. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) is set for Saturday, July 10. The show is modified somewhat, as organizers had to plan for it without knowing what Oregon’s status would be. Plans currently call for

the City of Sisters at about 9:48 p.m. on June 30. The search warrant was served after a long-term investigation into the business and its owner, Michael Boyle. Boyle was reported to be performing massages in the business without a license to do so. One adult female See CHARGE on page 14

PHOTO COURTESY SCSFD

Firefighters knocked down a small blaze caused by an escaped cooking fire. Conditions are very dry in forests. A 42-year-old man was cited for reckless burning after his cooking fire escaped and spread into the forest near Sisters. On July 1 at approximately 10:47 a.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a fire on USFS land west of the City of Sisters, along the Forest Road 100 spur. When deputies arrived on scene, the fire was approximately 25 yards in diameter. The fire department was able to get a line around the fire and keep it from spreading further. Investigation determined

that Bryan Baumann was camping in the area and had started a cooking fire. The fire escaped and quickly started spreading. Baumann attempted to put the fire out, but was unable to do so. Baumann ran to a nearby business to get help. He was transported by ground ambulance to St. Charles in Redmond with non-life-threatening injuries. Baumann was issued a citation to appear in court for reckless burning. No evacuations were necessary due to the location and size of the fire. The Sheriff’s Office was

assisted by the Black Butte Police Department. Last week’s blaze was just the latest in a series of small fires around Sisters. In June, a fire broke out in the woods about five miles west of Sisters, about a quarter-mile northwest of Zimmerman Butte. 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 reported that the fire was human-caused, but could not See FIRE on page 23

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Sisters Naturalist.............. 6 Announcements...............10 Fit for Sisters ...................15 Classifieds................. 20-21 Meetings .......................... 3 Obituaries ........................ 9 Entertainment ................. 11 Crossword .......................19 Real Estate ................ 22-24

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Fighting for freedom

To the Editor: I must commend Jim Cornelius and The Nugget staff for the June 30 edition of The Nugget. On July 4, 1776, my grandfather, John Hart (eight generations back), was one of those brave men who signed the Declaration of Independence. That event marked the establishment of the most blessed nation ever in the history of this world. I honor him every July 4 for his willingness to “pledge his life,

his fortune and his sacred honor” in order to establish the United States of America. Have there been mistakes made in the governance of the nation? Of course. Slavery was one of the most egregious. My grandfather did not own slaves and was opposed to such an egregious practice and, I’m told, vehemently supported inserting the phrase, “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal” in the document. Later generations in our family fought, and See LETTERS on page 17

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A new Independence Day in America By Jeff Mackey Guest Columnist

We’ve recently honored those who sacrificed all for the freedoms we enjoy and now have celebrated Independence Day/ Fourth of July. With mask mandates disappearing and businesses opening it gives us pause to think about the lies and abuse of power we’ve been subject to over the past couple years — and how wonderful freedom feels. I can’t help wonder why so many hate America and want to replace our constitutional republic with Marxist tyranny; i.e. singular party rule by Democrats. Joe Biden seems to do everything in his power to divide and destroy, not unite as he promised. During the testimony of General Milley before Congress last week, Milley discussed the need to bring Critical Race Theory or something similar into our military. I had to wonder after 30-plus years’ service why [he is] just now touting this need; or is it because his boss sitting next to him “WOKED” him? Either way, Milley as a military leader made a mistake in pushing this racist-driven, racist theory upon our great military men and women. During my own 30 years’ service in naval aviation, there was never one instance of the need to consider skin color for missions confronting the threats to our nation. We were professionals and brothers. Real leadership is based on developing the content of character, not fretting over the color of one’s skin to achieve a cohesive fighting force? General Milley also talked about how well read he was on communism and Marxism. Really? Didn’t he take an oath to protect against all enemies foreign and domestic? What does he think has been happening to America, especially since Biden started living in the White House? Most aggressive attacks on free speech in our nation’s history. (Wonder what pronoun General Milley uses for enemy combatant?) Major cities controlled by Democrats silent while crime, looting, chaos, and anarchy rage on. Absolute stupidity in defunding the

police where the people most hurt are the minority businesses and communities. Marxist propaganda targeting our children is being taught in schools across the nation — to hate their country and each other. Never-ending drive to take away our right to bear arms. Attack on our voting system as established in the Constitution. Ignoring the sovereignty of America at our southern border and creation of more chaos. A mainstream “free” press that is utterly corrupt, immoral, and would be unrecognizable by our founders’ design as the watchdogs over government. Our enemies and even jealous allies must really be enjoying the selfdestruction of America from within. Two key actions must be taken by America-loving citizens to defeat this path of self-destruction and eventual socialist/communist rule: 1. Parents and teachers must stand up and say NO to the indoctrination of our children with Critical Race Theory! It’s racist to the core and the antithesis of everything the party of Lincoln, MLK, and many others fought for. To compete in our world, children need to learn reading, writing, math, and actual history. Actual history will teach them who led our country into Civil War. Actual history will teach them which political party gave birth to the KKK, segregation, lynching of blacks, Jim Crow laws, bussing, “brown” drinking fountains, signs on businesses saying “Whites Only,” and the individual who assassinated MLK. 2. America-loving citizens must take action with their power of voting on a new Independence Day, November 8, 2022, to put an end to the remaking and self-destruction of America by the Democratic Party. Time to switch from skin color as a tool of hate to “love your neighbor as yourself,” “do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” “acknowledge we are all created in the image of God,” and, lastly, “as soldiers, brothers, and protectors of our nation we shed the same color of blood to sustain our freedoms under the Constitution.”

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

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Grant program accepting applications

Artist honors

AMERICAN FOLK HEROES PHOTO BY KATY YODER

Artist Leotie Richards with her fabric portrait of Sitting Bull.

By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Leotie Richards loves learning new techniques and integrating them into fabric art. Before retiring and moving to Sisters she spent 20 years designing graphics and textiles for retail stores. Always up for a challenge, she began exploring new ways to work with fabrics, including art quilting. Richards combined her appreciation

for people she considers American folk heroes with her interest in botany and history to create 12 portrait quilts for a special exhibit that debuted at the 2016 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS). Like the people featured on the quilts, the art pieces have had quite an adventure since their first appearance. They’ve been on display in exhibitions up and down the West Coast. Richards was ready to move on to

another project and stored them at her home. Before the collection is dispersed to buyers and galleries, the American Folk Legends exhibit is together one last time at the Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery inside the Sisters Art Works building. Years honing her skills as an artist and time spent mastering various quilting techniques have See RICHARDS on page 12

The City of Sisters is seeking to award grants to nonprofit community groups and other entities that meet the grant criteria for the 2021/22 fiscal year. The City will award up to $20,000 in grants this year for Sisters community projects. The average grant award is approximately $1,300. The City has awarded over $258,000 in grants to 59 local groups over the past 18 years. Organizations that serve the Sisters community, but are not designated nonprofits, will need to meet at least one of the following criteria to be eligible for a grant: • Provides assistance for essential utilities, food, medical needs, clothing, or shelter.

• Provides educational or recreational opportunities for children or seniors. • Generates/supports economic activity in Sisters. In evaluating requests from nonprofit and for-profit organizations, the City will consider the following: • The requesting organization’s history of success. • The organizational and financial stability of the requesting organization. • The number and types of community members served by the request. • The ability to measure and track the effectiveness of the project or service. • Community grant funds will not be used for travel, See GRANTS on page 22

Art event supports scholarships Art at The Ranch is returning after a two-year hiatus due to smoke and COVID-19 restrictions. The Art Sale & Auction is sponsored by the Black Butte Ranch (BBR) Art Guild. Funds raised support Sisters School District art programs and scholarships for Sisters High School seniors seeking future art studies toward an undergraduate degree in visual arts. Since 2014 the

BBR Art Guild has contributed over $18,000 to scholarships and close to $30,000 to the elementary, middle, and high schools for art education. The scholarship recipients for 2021 include three gifted students, each with unique artistic pursuits: Sahara Lucas, Anna Mensing, and Katherine Springer. These See ART SALE on page 23

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’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061.

Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., meeting at Sisters Community Church. Al-Anon Mon., noon. / Thurs., 10 a.m., 541-549-6157. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Sisters Area Woodworkers 541-610-7383. 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., Email: sistersbridge2021@ 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, gmail.com. Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. Sisters Caregiver Support Group Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Village Green Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Park. 541-771-3258. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., citizens4community.com Sisters Cribbage Club Please call for details. 541-923-1632. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., are held quarterly; please call for details. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. 541-388-9013. Church. 541-548-0440. Location information: 541-549-1193. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Prayer Shawl Group 2nd & 4th Sisters Parent Teacher Community Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Call for 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters For Saturday meeting dates and location: 503-819-1723. Saloon. 541-480-5994. location, email: steelefly@msn.com. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group Central OR Spinners and Weavers & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. Meeting by Zoom. Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation 541-668-6599. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. District. 541-549-2091. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Community Church. 541-480-1843. Zoom. 503-930-6158. Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Tues, 1-2:30 p.m. Call for location: 541-410-9716. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 808-281-2681. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Tuesday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 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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Hoodoo running race will Runners rumble down the runway benefit Kiwanis programs By Charlie Kanzig

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The Kiwanis Club of Sisters is excited about the return of the Hoodoo Challenge: Run to the Top half-marathon and fivekilometer race scheduled for Saturday, July 24. The event, in its fifth year, did not take place in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both races finish at the top of Hoodoo, a change from previous years when the 5K did not go up the mountain. The half-marathon course traverses forested trails that include a scenic view from the top of Potato Hill, while the 5K run and walk will begin in the Hoodoo parking lot before heading up the hill.

Following completion of the races, participants will walk back down the mountain for a hosted lunch and the awards ceremony. In addition, all entrants will receive a pair of Dri-Fit socks printed with a race logo. T-shirts and trucker hats will also be available for sale. The top male and female finishers of the half-marathon will receive a season pass for Hoodoo. All proceeds of the race will go to fund charitable work done by Kiwanis Club of Sisters. For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Sisters and to find the ultrasignup link to register for the race go to https://sisters kiwanis.org/runtothetop/.

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In what may be the most unique start of a race in Oregon, 66 runners and walkers headed out on the 5K Rumble on the Runway following a low passover by a plane and behind the roaring engines of a hot rod and a souped-up semitruck. The event is part of the Fourth of July celebration held annually at Sisters Eagle Airport. The race, which benefits the Sisters Schools Life Skills program’s involvement in Special Olympicsrelated activities, attracted

participants of all ages. Despite some reported wrong turns, all of the starters made their way safely back to the finish line. Will Thorsett and John Peckham crossed the line together as the top male finishers in a time of 16:52. The recent graduates of Sisters High School (SHS) will both be running for Division 1 colleges in the fall — Thorsett at Gonzaga and Peckham at University of Idaho. Iris Powell, a 2005 graduate of SHS, stopped the women’s field in a time of 19:15. Race Director Bryn Singleton, who works in the Life Skills program, felt

positive about the turnout in the race’s return after being cancelled last year. “I thought it was a great turnout and it was so nice to see people out enjoying a community event,” she said. “We really appreciate the support for the Life Skills program and are so grateful for the generosity of the airport for including us in their event.” The Eagle Airport Fourth of July events also included a fly-in, pancake breakfast, helicopter rides, and a classic car show. Proceeds of those events are earmarked to support the aviation program at Sisters High School. (See related story, page 8.)

Public-use restrictions increased in wilderness With continuing extreme temperatures and drying vegetation at higher elevations, Deschutes National Forest in coordination with Willamette National Forest has implemented public-use restrictions within five wildernesses. Effective July 2, open fires, including woodstoves and charcoal-briquette fires, are prohibited in all designated wildernesses on Deschutes National Forest. These wildernesses include the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Diamond Peak, and Mt. Thielsen. Under the public-use restrictions, smoking also is prohibited unless in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. These public-use restrictions are added to those that began June 25 on Deschutes National Forest, which had excepted these wildernesses. Public-use restrictions implemented last month prohibited open fires, including woodstoves and charcoalbriquette fires on Deschutes National Forest, except in designated campgrounds on Sisters Ranger District: Allen Springs, Allingham, Blue Bay, Camp Sherman, Candle Creek, Cold Spring, Driftwood, Gorge, Graham Corral, Indian Ford, Jack Creek, Lava Camp Lake, Link Creek, Lower Bridge, Lower Canyon Creek, Perry South, Pine Rest, Pioneer Ford, Riverside, Scout Lake, Sheep Spring, Smiling River, South Shore, Three Creek Lake, Three Creek Meadow, Three Creek Horse Camp, and Whispering Pines Horse Camp. Public-use restrictions

protect the forest and visitors. Every year lightning-caused fires place a heavy demand on firefighting resources and put forests, firefighters, and communities at risk. Fires caused through human carelessness or negligence create unnecessary, added risk. Fireworks are prohibited year-round on all national forest lands. For current Central Oregon wildland fire information, visit centraloregonfire.org or follow fire information on Twitter @CentralORfire.

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Hoodoo’s Hillside Ski and Sport ready for summer By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Roundabout

SISTERS Bill Bartlett, Columnist

The missing quilts One might wonder why, in a town like this with such a deep and visceral heritage of quilting, it is nearly impossible to find barn quilts. You know what I’m talking about, right? Those colorful, geometric patterns, usually 20 to 40 square feet, generally square in shape, painted on the sides of barns or farm buildings. In Tillamook County, where quilting is every bit as essential to local culture and the tourism economy as here in Sisters, there is a well-traveled barn quilt loop trail starting and ending near the Tillamook Creamery. In all, 14 quilts adorn the sides of picturesque barns, most notably the dairy barns with iconic silos. See BARN QUILTS on page 19

The first thing one notices when entering the 1,420-square-foot Hoodoo’s Hillside Ski and Sport on the corner of Larch Street and Cascade Avenue is that it is a fun place. Not just because it sells or rents fun things, but from the atmosphere created by the décor (like wooden Sasquatch figures) and the infectious good cheer of Manager Tracy Streeter. The store is well furnished with carpeting and high-quality fixtures for merchandise display. There is a generous amount of glass for daytime lighting, adding to the spacious feel. The amount of inventory is impressive yet not crammed. All of the winter ski gear has been tightly consolidated and moved to the far reaches of the shop. Up front are the summer toys — most notably the floaties, inflatables sturdy enough for lake and river use. Streeter was skeptical at first that floaties would be much of a seller. The store has been “blowing them out,” she said, with the hot weather being her best advertisement. There are skateboards, longboards, and land paddles, with industry-leading brand Hamboards prominently on

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Hoodoo’s Hillside Ski and Sport is a stop on the Quilt Show Walk. display. Skate brands include Zero, Thrasher, and Girl. Customers are not just kids and teens. Sales to 40- and 50-somethings are fairly common, the store reports. The pleasant odor in the store is from the 20 feet of display space given to Sun Bum, cachet makers of skin, lip, and hair-care products “whose products fit the essence, aesthetic, and socially conscious personality of Sisters,” said Streeter. A large selection of apparel is for sale in the shop ranging from tops and bottoms to outerwear in sizes and styles for women, men, and kids. Popular brands Dakine, Roxy, and Quicksilver are among

the offerings. The shop will be an official stop on the Quilt Show Walk. Two quilts will be on display including one 60 by 80 inches with 30 fronts of vintage Hoodoo Ski Resort T-shirts sewn in. Streeter and her staff are all in on the event

and will have tents and tables on Larch with free hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. Streeter said it will pay to stop by Saturday as there will be two-for-one coupons on lift tickets with no black-out or reserve dates.

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Tales from a

Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson

Hot birds are not happy birds Well, good people, the heat is upon us. You and I, when it gets too hot, can remove clothing, just like we can add clothing when we get too cool. But for our birds it’s an entirely different story. They can not add or remove anything; they have to find a way to cool down. Sure, they can get in the shade — just like we do — and they can immerse themselves in water and allow evaporation to cool them off. But these options are limited. Here’s how we can help. In the photo below, Andy Thomas, a dedicated birder, is showing his method of suppling a fine mist for birds

It’s not wasted water.

to step into, to envelope themselves with tiny droplets of water that will then evaporate and cool them down. Andy has used his household equipment to rig up a mister by clamping a hose with a misting head to his porch railing and misting the shrubs in his backyard. In the photo to the right is another device that Sandy Leaptrott uses. It’s an Aeromist, a portable misting tower. It works slick as snot on a doorknob at providing just the right pressurized water to help cool down our birds. She also gets an “A” for placing that terra-cotta plant saucer under the tripod for the drippings to fill it so it becomes a birdbath for her sparrows. Unlike Andy’s device, however, which would require moving the house to put it in a different location, (ha ha) you can just pick up the Aeromist and plunk it down in a different spot. You can obtain additional info on the Aeromist at www.aeromist.com. A WORD OF WARNING! Before you erect or place a mister, make sure you’re not going to flood a bird nest nearby. That could be a different type of tragedy, getting the babies wet.

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Please review what I received from Elise Wolf of Native Bird Care of Sisters, who has been rehabbing small birds since Hector was a pup. “My guess is baby birds in nest boxes, on homes, and others in more exposed areas are dying by the thousands right now from excess heat. Baby birds cannot thermoregulate until they have some feathers. However, bird temps run high, so they can tolerate some heat. Open-nest parents (such as robins) will incubate to try to cool babies. But the excessive heat we’ve experienced lately may be more than they can handle.” Here’s some of her options: For birds in nesting boxes: Make sure the nest box is facing north and in a shaded area. Do this incrementally if you must move it a long way. If the birds are near fledging, this may prompt them to jump out, but better that than being baked. Or add an umbrella (for shade) above the box. Or strap freezer ice packs to the base and top of the nesting box. (Do not spray the box with water. That will make it hot and humid for the babies — not good. Also, fungus grows fast in hot, wet environments and aspergillosis is a risk for any bird exposed to that situation.) Make sure a nesting box has vent holes. If birds are nesting on the home: If they are near the roof, they are cooking right now. Options are to move the birds to an open nest box (appropriately sized) and install it as close to the original area as you can. Keep it completely shaded and not up against the roof. If babies are gaping and chirping, this is an easier task to accomplish as the parents will hear where their babies have been moved to. Once the parents are actively attending to the babies in the new box, you can move it incrementally to a cooler location. About a foot every hour or so. Just

keep watching the parents to ensure they are coming and going. Be on high alert to how much stress you are causing the parents. You do not want to cause them to abandon the babies. Swallows especially are high-stress birds. Take more time if that is what they need. Open nesters: Other than shading the birds better, just not much we can do. If you try to mist them, you can wind up making the nest wet, PHOTO BY SANDY LEAPTROTT and that would just A portable misting tower. not be good. These are all good interventions can be more suggestions, but some- disruptive than the original times unnatural human threats to life and welfare. So, please, be cautious.

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Michele Hammer wraps up teaching career in Sisters By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

When Michele Hammer started working for the Sisters School District in 2005, she couldn’t really picture the varied positions she would hold over the next 16 years. Now, after officially retiring in June, she looks back with a feeling of satisfaction as an educator who served where needed, and as an advocate for students. Hammer came to Sisters well equipped to handle the variety of roles she ultimately took on. After spending her youth in San Francisco, she attended the University of Puget Sound, where she earned a degree in American Studies/secondary education and followed up with law school in San Diego. The antitrust work Hammer did as an attorney did not hold her passion, so she turned to the love she held for “working with kids and being outside,” leading her to enter a master’s program at the University of Oregon in therapeutic recreation. Though family obligations kept her from completing that degree, she had enough training and experience to be hired as a recreational therapist operating an animal therapy program and day camps in the Lake Oswego area, where she stayed for 10 years. Hammer spent another 10 years at a day-treatment facility, where she got her first experience in a classroom. “I found that I really enjoyed working with kids in

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I found that I really enjoyed working with kids in an educational environment. — Michele Hammer Hammer had gotten a taste of Central Oregon earlier in her life after spending eight summers from 1974 to 1982 working at Camp Tamarack west of Sisters, and she wanted to reside in the area. She moved to Bend in 1998 and actually commuted to Portland for over five years. “I would leave Bend at the crack of dawn on Monday mornings and return Friday evenings, while also working to complete my master’s in teaching,” she said. An end to the crazy commuting schedule came in 2005 when Hammer, thanks to all of her experience and education, got hired in Sisters to develop the alternative education program for Sisters School District. In the ensuing years, Hammer found herself in a variety of roles and also continued her own education.

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“My jobs for the Sisters School District have been many and varied,” she said. In 10 years with the high school, Hammer served as the alternative education director and teacher, taught special education, worked as the leadership teacher, and held the titles of activities director and dean of students. “And, in the midst of all that, I also completed my administrative license,” she said. Hammer moved to Sisters Middle School in 2015 where she taught U.S. History and held the position of dean of students. In 2017, she served as temporary principal for more than half the year when the principal had to step down. Hammer served outside the regular school day as well. “I had the privilege of helping to coach the high school swim team with Isolde Hedemark and working with Bill Rexford to develop a girls lacrosse program in Sisters, which led to coaching the high school program for seven years,” she said. “Those were activities I loved doing, along with putting on the Mr. SHS Pageants, helping students organize fundraisers, and other activities. I hold fond memories for all those things.” As someone who cared deeply about her fellow staff members and worked to

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

‘Planes, pancakes, flying chickens’ — event celebrates America By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Sisters Eagle Airport treated Sisters residents to a full show of airplanes and vintage and hot-rod cars at the annual Sisters Eagle Airport Fly-In event on the Fourth of July. A typical dry, hot summer day on the tarmac at Sisters Eagle Airport had several hundred patrons out and about to see the air show and drag racing to celebrate America’s birthday. The familiar sound of helicopters and other aircraft echoed down the runway all morning in Sisters Country. The event began with a community pancake breakfast and the arrival of aircraft, then the 5K run/walk featuring a hot rod and a plane signal to send off the runners (see related story, page 4). Throughout the day, cars were on display across the tarmac, mostly old-school cars, with some modern sports cars and other rigs in the mix. The Sisters CampSherman Fire Department was also there with an EMS station, handing out fire hats and stickers to kids, staffed by the Sisters Fire Corps and EMS personnel. Later in the morning, pilots began the famous “chicken drop,” in which patrons bet on where the rubber chicken will land on the runway when it’s dropped from a plane. The day at the airport traditionally ends with drag races down the runway. Brittany Meudt, sales analyst at Laird Superfood, was there with her family showing off one of her grandpa’s signature old-fashioned cars. Her grandpa, Mick Hunter, was an avid car collector and his red 1955 Chevrolet 210 Del Ray, that he called “Ralph,” was present at this year’s event. “We wanted to come out and honor Grandpa with this car, and we hadn’t shown it off since the [2019] Glory

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Leading Edge Aviation offered “hop rides” throughout the day on July 4 at Sisters Eagle Airport. — planes, pancakes, and flying chickens.” Cathy Stadeli, owner of C&C Nursery, said, “We loved seeing everyone out enjoying themselves, and seeing their smiling faces again. Nothing like fast cars and the smell of burning rubber to let you know summer is here! It’s a wonderful

way to celebrate America’s birthday.” The Sisters Eagle Airport’s Fly-In event is an annual Sisters tradition that will carry on throughout the years, but this year was special because it is one of the first events of the summer for citizens to gather together with a sense of normalcy.

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Obituaries Travis Napier

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Travis Napier passed away June 28. He was born to Ted and Rhita Napier in Atlanta, Ga on November 29, 1983. His family returned to Oregon when he was a young child and he attended Sisters schools starting in kindergarten and graduating from Sisters High School in 2002. Travis loved spending time at the family beach shack and his love of the ocean led him to a career as a professional seaman. He trained for two years at Tongue Point in Astoria to obtain his certifications. He aspired to be a first mate and was working on his seatime hours to achieve this. Travis’ passions in life were music, travel and literature. He lived his life through these passions. At a young age he discovered the guitar and was a naturally gifted guitarist. His high school years were spent playing in garage bands, the school’s Americana Project and jazz band. In addition to playing music he also enjoyed attending concerts and discovering new artists. He traveled at any opportunity that arose, visiting numerous countries in both Europe and South America as well as Hong Kong and Guatemala, where he intended on spending some of his time off. Some of his travels also included cherished fishing trips with his dad to Alaska, another pastime he enjoyed. Since childhood Travis was a voracious reader; it would be rare to find him without several books at hand. In recent years,

Mylon Lee Buck, M.D., died peacefully at home in Redmond on March 1. He was 88 years old. The first child born to John and Othel McAdams Buck in Arbyrd, Missouri, on August 17, 1932, Dr. Buck graduated from high school in Leachville, Arkansas, where he excelled academically and physically, playing center on the basketball team and winning medals as a discus thrower and shot-putter on the track team. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he continued to excel in track and field. He then attended Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri, obtaining his M.D. in 1958. Dr. Buck came to Eugene for his internship at Sacred Heart Hospital, after which, in 1962, he built the Fairfield Medical Clinic in the Bethel District of Eugene, where he established a practice along with his brother Dr. David Buck and others. Later, when the specialty of family medicine was recognized in Oregon, Dr. Buck passed that examination. Dr. Buck also

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he became an uncle and reveled in this new role, always bringing his niece and nephew books so they would grow up sharing his love of reading. Travis is survived by his mother, Rhita; sister, Stephanie Aguirre; brotherin-law, Joppe Aguirre; his niece and nephew, Aviana and Mateo; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will forever miss his humor, enthusiasm, and compassion. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted. There will be a service for Travis at the family home in Sisters on Saturday, July 10 at 3 p.m., 69309 Lake Dr., Sisters.

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taught a medical economics class at Lane Community College in Eugene from 1968-1972. Dr. Buck authored “How to Build a More Rewarding Medical Practice” (1969, Prentice Hall Publishing). Dr. Buck was president of Lane County Academy of General Practice from 1969-1970. He was also instrumental in the foundation of Lane County Planned Parenthood and was president of that organization from 1968-1970. Dr. Buck was also a volunteer at the White Bird Clinic. Dr. Buck was a team physician for Willamette High School for 30 years (1958-1987) and was a member of the Bethel School Board from 1961-1963. During his early years in Oregon, Dr. Buck made numerous adventurous trips along the West Coast, from Alaska to Mexico. He was the ultimate outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and horse packing, as well as scuba diving, river boating, water skiing, and snow skiing. Dr. Buck was inordinately fond of his horses and dogs. Dr. Buck was director of the Oregon Quarter Horse Association (1976-1981) and director of

the American Quarter Horse Association (1978-1981). After retiring in 1987, Dr. Buck and his wife, Sharon, built a house on a 40-acre ranch in Sisters, where he enjoyed his hobby of raising and training racehorses. In 2018, Dr. Buck and Sharon sold the ranch and moved to Redmond, where he had time to indulge in his love of televised sports events. Dr. Buck is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughter, Dana Buck; three sisters, Carol Mehaffy, Vickie Petersen Buck, and Debra Lula; adopted son, Bob Hurley; adopted daughter, Andrea Osborne; grandchildren, Carly Andrews, Dan Golden, Helena Buck, Michelle Hurley, Trevor Hurley, Isaac Osborne, and Mitchel Osborne; stepchildren, Scott Bassinger and Dana Heinrich; grandchildren Jenny Alexander, Mackenzie and Madison King, Nate, Luke and Jake Bassinger; and long-time helper, Don Banich. Dr. Buck is also survived by five great-grandchildren. Dr. Buck was preceded in death by his son, Parry Lee Buck, brothers Dr. David Buck and Ronald Buck, and grandson Tyler King.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Sisters Founders Picnic

Join the Three Sisters Historical Society & Museum on Sunday, July 11 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the platting of the six-block town of Sisters in July 1901 at an old-fashioned picnic from noon to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds at 410 E. Cascade. There are 50 free reservations at the picnic (donations will be accepted). To reserve your spot(s), provide your name, email, and number of people in party by email to ThreeSistersHistoricalSociety@ gmail.com or by phone at 541-904-0585. Exhibits will be open and historical figures and musicians will join in.

Annual Book Sale

City of Sisters Community Grants Program Applications The City of Sisters is seeking to award grants to nonprofit community groups and other entities that meet the grant criteria for the 2021/22 fiscal year. The city will award up to $20,000 in grants for Sisters community projects. Interested organizations should submit a Community Grant application and letter of interest by Friday, July 30, attention Kerry Prosser, City Recorder. Applications are available on our website: www. ci.sisters.or.us. For information contact Kerry Prosser at 541-3235213 or kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us.

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Sisters History Museum invites you to their Annual Book Sale on Quilt Show Day, Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wakefield Building, 410 E. Cascade St. (corner of Larch). Book donations (all genre) are being sought prior to the event. Books can be dropped off at the museum porch any time. Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info email threesistershistoricalsociety@ gmail.com or call 541-904-0585.

Due to a job relocation of a current board member, there will be a vacancy on PASRD Board Commissioners. Letters of interest are solicited for a volunteer to fill the remainder of the unexpired term through December 2022. Applicants must reside within the road district and be a registered voter. Send letters of interest to: panoramicroads@gmail.com, or to PASRD, PO Box 1226, Sisters, OR, 97759. For more information: visit www.panoramicroads.org.

Sisters Garden Club Puzzle Sales

Applications are available for the Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund to help adult residents of Sisters establish an occupational path. Pick up forms at the Kiwanis House, corner of Oak and Main, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity office. For more information, call 541-719-1254.

Sisters Garden Club thanks the Sisters Community for supporting the club in helping to sell the 1st Edition “Quilts in the Garden” Puzzle. You can currently purchase the puzzle for $20 at the following locations: Ray’s, Pony Express & The Gallimaufry. The club is so thankful to these stores for their support. Contact 971-246-0404 for info.

Free Nonemergency Medical Rides

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.

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Rummage Sale for Charity

St. Thomas Altar Society is hosting a Rummage Sale at the St. Thomas Parish Center Gym at 1720 NW 19th St. in Redmond on Friday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. The group is also seeking donations for the sale, which can be delivered to the same location on Wednesday, July 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. or Thursday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit a variety of community needs. For info visit www.stthomasredmond. com or call 541-923-3390.

Weekly Food Pantry

Wellhouse Church has a weekly food pantry at 222 N. Trinity Way every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. until food has been distributed. Both drive-through pickup and shopping-style distribution are available. For more information call, 541-549-4184.

Donate to the Three Sisters Lions Club Yard Sale

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.

Fox Walk, Owl Eyes at Metolius Preserve

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Susan Prince for a nature walk just for kids on Friday, July 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Gather at the protected forests of the Metolius Preserve to share nature stories and learn how to enter into wild lands like the animals do. Kids will practice observation skills and group mapmaking as they learn new ways to connect with the beautiful and mysterious outdoors. Perfect for kids ages 8-14 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is required at www. deschuteslandtrust.org/hikesevents or call 541-330-0017.

Free Pet Food

Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. We have all sorts of pet supplies too. Pickups available Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind The Nugget office.

Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group

This cancer support group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at JoAnn Roberts’ home. Caregivers, as well as patients and family members, are welcome to join in. Please call JoAnn at 541-410-9716 or Suzi at 503-819-1723 for info.

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SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass • 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship • www.ccsisters.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Currently Zoom meetings: devotions, course trainings, informational firesides. Local contact Shauna Rocha 541-647-9826 • www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us

Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 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)

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Sitting all day long online for work and play? Circle of Friends has a plan to get you off-line and outside for a grand adventure. From now until Tuesday, September 7 make a donation and gain access to the first-ever Circle of Friends Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt will take place in the Historic City of Sisters and will be guided by your smartphone. With your donation, we’ll send you details of how to play and enter you into a raffle for a gift basket valued at $200. Have fun learning about the City of Sisters History while supporting Circle of Friends! Info: 541-588-6445 or go to www.circleoffriendsoregon.org/.

Prayer Shawl Group

This ministry meets to knit or crochet blankets, scarves, hats, and lap robes for people in need of comfort and love. Meeting second and fourth Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info, please call 503-819-1723.

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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 info call 541-678-5483.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Looking for yarn donations of any kind that are washable — even remnants — for knitting or crocheting blankets, scarves, and lap robes for people in need of comfort and love. If you are interested in joining this prayer shawl ministry, call 503-819-1723.

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Cromwell brings life experience By Sue Stafford

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Tanner Cromwell, hired six weeks ago as the new program director at Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), brings to the position some valuable life experience that he isn’t hesitant to reveal. Cromwell, at 30 years old, has experienced more of life than a number of his peers. While enrolled in college, painkiller use derailed his plans and dropped him into the dark world of addiction. He finally reached out to his parents to let them know he was in trouble and needed help. After going to treatment at the well-respected Hazelden program in Minnesota, he got sober at age 22. He stayed in Minnesota in a sober-living house, where he was surrounded by positive influences and the support he needed. While there, he volunteered at a community center with Americorps working with pre-kindergartners. When he left Minnesota, Cromwell returned home to Kent, Washington, and his family and enrolled at Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham. He had discovered during his treatment and while working his recovery program that recreating in the out-of-doors was a good way to keep himself on track, so he majored in recreation management at WWU. While he was still a student, one of his professors pointed him in the direction of a job with SSC Contractors, working with 16- to 19-year-old members of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe building trails on Mount Rainier. After graduation, he worked for the Bellevue Parks Department in Washington leading outdoor trips. Cromwell hiked South Sister last summer and liked the area, so when he saw the SPRD position advertised online he applied. After being

Tanner Cromwell was hired as SPRD’s new program director.

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Cromwell indicated it almost feels like they are starting a new operation. Cromwell’s engagement with the community has already led to his accepting a position on the board of directors of a new drug-prevention program in Sisters. He is passionate about passing on to others what he has experienced and learned about addiction and recovery. His position at SPRD will afford the opportunity to provide a positive role model for the youth of Sisters.

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allowed Richards to capture the energy, personality and essence of her subjects. Richards studied their stories and learned interesting facts which helped inform her final images. “I like to do lots of research so I bring the story to the quilt and share aspects of people’s lives. I love bringing science into my work. I like to teach with my quilts and enhance people’s appreciation for these worthy human beings and hopefully feel my fascination with

nature,” said Richards. Richards said when she was pondering who to feature on an art quilt, she decided to introduce people who were grassroots folk heroes. The first portrait quilt she did was Sitting Bull, who she learned was a Hunkpapa Lakota chief and holy man known for his leadership and compassion for his people. “I’ve always found Indian culture compelling and I was able to put all those feelings into the quilt,” said Richards. Her next quilt was of sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who was friends with Sitting Bull and worked in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show with him. Richards’ next quilt was of folk music legend Bob Dylan. After completing the

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“I could do more publicity about my work, but I’m really pretty relaxed about that. I had a whole other career as a graphic designer for 35 years. Right now I’m taking a rest. The fabric portraits took it out of me. I’m doing projects for myself like throw blankets and pillows with wool applique techniques. During my SOQS exhibit at the Campbell Gallery, I’ll sit in the gallery and sew those flower designs on those pillows. I’m not good at doing nothing,” she said. The Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery is located inside the Sisters Art Works Building, 204 W. Adams Ave.

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August 2019, and in his first six months in office he was able to visit 31 departments. In March 2021, he resumed his travels and after being in Oregon, Oxford will visit Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, North Dakota, West Virginia, and finish up in Idaho. He has also traveled out of the U.S. in Europe as well as Taiwan and Australia. The American Legion, at 102 years old, is an all-volunteer organization whose main purpose is to take care of military veterans and their families. The national headquarters are located in Indianapolis. There are four concepts that form the basis for their programs: supporting American military veterans; supporting a strong national defense; addressing veterans’ affairs; and providing youth programs to help prepare the leaders of tomorrow with an understanding of Americanism. Oxford’s personal platform for his term as national

commander is “A Foundation for the Future” – for both the Legion and the country. They sponsor numerous youth programs including American Legion baseball, Boys and Girls State, and youth orators, bringing 200,000 youth a year into American Legion activities. Former Boys State participants include Bill Clinton, Mike Pence, and Michael Jordan. “The future of our country depends on our future leaders, and we owe it to our country to provide future leaders,” said Oxford. According to Oxford, the key to the future of the American Legion is increasing membership. In 1946, after World War II, there were 3.3 million Legion members. In 2021, there are 1.7 million members, with 4.2 million new veterans eligible for membership. “We as a Legion family can fix it,” Oxford told the Sisters post. “By making what we do as Legionnaires relevant to today and the future, we will leave a powerful legacy.” The Buddy Check program that used to only check on the welfare of veterans in need has expanded to

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American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford visited the veterans memorial maintained by American Legion Post 86 at Sisters Village Green Park. include anyone who finds themself needing assistance. Oxford provided an example from Anderson Island, Washington, where during the pandemic, an American Legion member made trips twice a week to the mainland. He utilized a phone tree to find out what he could bring back to island residents. He ended up talking with 1,200 of the 1,400 Anderson Island residents over the months. A native of Lenoir, North Carolina, Oxford is a paidup-for-life member and past commander of Post 29 in Lenoir. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Oxford was an aviation electronic technician for the A-6 Intruder and served in Vietnam during his initial enlistment. After being discharged as a sergeant in 1970, Oxford joined

the North Carolina National Guard. He subsequently attended officers candidate school and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve, where he ultimately retired as a colonel after more than 34 years of military service. Oxford admits he originally joined the American Legion, after serving in Vietnam, for the Saturday night parties, eventually letting his membership lapse. In 1986, he was asked to help out with the American Legion youth baseball program. He went to a meeting, focusing only on the baseball program, and by the end of that meeting found himself serving as the post commander. From there he went on to serve at every level of the American Legion, including 15 years as the post

adjutant in North Carolina and as district, division, and department commander. In May 2012, he was asked to consider becoming the national commander, which requires assuming a number of different positions to prepare for the top job. Oxford indicated it has been the unfailing support of his wife, Frances, that has made it possible for him to assume and carry out the duties of national commander. The Oxfords, married since 1967, have a son and daughter, and four grandsons. Oxford’s life has been one of service to his country and his community, serving as a mayor and city councilor, youth athletic volunteer, administrator, public address announcer, and a member of several fraternal orders.

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CHARGE: Spa owner was taken into custody last week Continued from page 1

reported that she was a victim of Sexual Abuse III and harassment while at the spa. Deputies contacted Boyle at Hop in the Spa and placed him under arrest on charges of practicing massage without a license (three counts), Sex Abuse III (one count), and harassment (one count). Under Oregon law, thirddegree sex abuse is a Class A misdemeanor involving unwanted sexual contact. Through the investigation, investigators learned Boyle had performed massages on several women without a proper license. Investigators believe there are other citizens who may have received a massage from Boyle in the past. Those citizens are encouraged to contact Deputy Michael Hudson at 541693-6911 and reference case 21-30013. Boyle was later lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail. Boyle sent an email to The Nugget on July 4, stating that he would “be holding a press conference Tuesday [July 6] regarding the false charges leveled by the

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Intensity builds muscle power Exercise has a distinct effect depending on how it’s applied. Effects are specific

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon that in eight weeks they might be able to measurably improve an elder’s muscular power. The training method they used was maximal power intervals on a stationary bike — commonly thought of as HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) or “sprinting.” They tested a few metrics, including thigh musculature, maximal oxygen uptake, and functional tests like how fast the subject could do the sit-to-stand test and incline walk at 15-percent slope. They trained with bouts of four-second, all-out sprints with 30 seconds of recovery between. These sessions were only 15 minutes in length. The period lasted for eight weeks.

It’s reported that they increased their thigh thickness by 12 percent. Improvements to max power and O2 uptake were also revealed. The research proved that muscular power training is effective for any age. Think about the typical cyclist. They train at an endurance jaunt for hours. They get very efficient, but hardly ever actually push into a higher level of power. This cyclist (or any recreational exerciser) is missing out on these key benefits. They would stand to make large improvements if they were to adopt some sprints into their training.

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connected to the students, sharing in the milestones of their lives, marriages, the births of their children, seeing them become amazing adults,” she said. “I loved working with students who had made poor choices and we would work together to come up with alternatives. It meant a lot when I have had past students tell me ‘You were tough but you were always fair.’ “Having students tell me I had an impact means the world to me,” she said. Tim Roth, who worked alongside Hammer at Sisters Middle School and is about to start his first year as principal, said, “Michele also finds a way to create great experiences for kids and is a highly skilled and effective teacher.” Roth also appreciated H a m m e r ’s s t r a i g h t f o r ward manner on things that

mattered. “She will tell you the truth with no sugarcoating it, which I appreciated since she has such a wealth of experience and is a voice I needed to listen to hear.” Completing a long career that included over 30 years working with youth, Hammer is glad she wound up her professional life in Sisters. “I can honestly say it’s been such a privilege to work in the district,” she said. “The staff I have had the honor to work with these years has been extraordinary. I have learned so much from them and the collaborative environment I got to be a part of. Sisters is an amazing place where the community supports its schools. If we needed something the community made it happen. Working with great administrators like Marshall Jackson, who taught me so much about leadership of a team, was just an honor.” As to what her future plans include, Hammer said, “That’s a tough one. I know for certain that I will continue with my part-time job at Fika Sisters Coffeehouse because

I am sure that when summer ends and kids are heading back to school it will hit me that I am actually retired. — Michele Hammer I love the environment there, and I love working with the public and connecting with the community there. “I plan to spend a lot more time with my family and grandkids and am hoping to become more involved in dog rescue, which has been a passion of mine. I would love to become more involved in the community as well.” With her trailer loaded up and ready, Hammer has plans for some travel in Oregon this summer, and she is looking forward to what it will be like to be free in the fall. “I am sure that when summer ends and kids are heading back to school it will hit me that I am actually retired,” she said.

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Saying goodbye to an amazing teacher By Kale Gardner Guest Columnist

I attended Sisters Middle School (SMS) last year and my U.S. History teacher was Michelle Hammer. Hammer was an amazing teacher from the first day she taught me, along with hundreds and hundreds of other students she has taught. She brought joy into the classroom every day. She brought kids together each and every day she stepped foot in the classroom and was determined to make the school and local community a better place. She had an amazing impact on my fellow students at the Sisters Middle School, always caring. Teaching us about what has happened in our nation and how our county was founded, she was truly a remarkable educator. Take it from my fellow classmate Jack Turpen, who said, “Michelle Hammer had a

great impact on a lot of kids at middle school. She cared for everyone, that’s the person she was. She was never [anything] but great to every student. That’s what made her so special.” My classmate Hudson Beckwith also said, “She was an amazing teacher, always helping us out on homework assignments and projects. The projects we did in class were hard at times, but were a lot better with a teacher like Michelle always helping us, and being there for us.” Hammer’s impact was the reason everyone enjoyed being taught by her. She would always give students a chuckle when she would make funny jokes like, “Hey students, what did they do at the Boston Tea Party? I don’t know, I wasn’t invited!” Students adored her so much. She always put a smile on all of our faces. I remember the first day of

school, I walked into her classroom and I talked to her and she really showed that she cared about what I was saying. She always put her students’ needs above hers. That’s the unbreakable spirit that Michelle Hammer carried with herself each and every day as an educator and great person. We (Sisters) as a community were so blessed to have a teacher like Michelle Hammer, who was always there for her students. She truly was a once-in-a-generation leader. Michelle Hammer means hope — that no matter what we go through, how big or how small, anything is possible. With COVID-19 this past year, it was really hard, but she stuck with it and helped students every day. She gave us inspiration and that’s what made her so special. Kale Gardner is an incoming freshman at Sisters High School. • Large organic produce selection • Huge organic & natural selection storewide

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some died, in the Civil War that ended slavery, and I also honor those who fought on the side of right. Other family members fought and some died in other wars because they were dedicated to the cause of freedom for everyone. We are privileged to have been able to overcome extreme poverty. We have been privileged to share our homes with people from around the world, and to have the blood of many nations flowing through our veins. July 4 has a special place in our family history, and our family has a fierce loyalty to this nation. It is incomprehensible to me, and is just wrong, that anyone who dwells under such blessings could be working to destroy this nation by preaching all forms of Marxism, communism, totalitarianism. They must not fully understand our history. Thank you for printing the entire Declaration, and for the two-page flag, which I was honored to serve under for over 31 years as a member of the U.S. Air Force. John Miller

Celebrating 93 years

To the Editor: The other Bull. Yes, it’s me, Maggie. Today, July 7, I turn 93. I never dreamed I would still be here, 41 years in Sisters. My daughter, Janelle, was Rodeo Queen in 1981, and my husband, Bill Bull, was Grand Marshall in 1990, the 50th anniversary of the Rodeo. You old-timers remember Bill, easy going, laid back, “The Wind Beneath my Wings.” Unfortunately, he left us at 67 from cancer. At 93, I’m still doing custom sewing for

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To the Editor: I read with interest the article and opinion column in last week’s Nugget about Critical Race Theory. I appreciated how both you and Bill Bartlett pointed out the politicized and muddy confusion swamping any discussion of what the term means. Isabel Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, offers a metaphor in her book “Caste” that I have found helpful. Wilkerson suggests we think of our nation as an old house that we have inherited and in which we all presently live. Like most old structures, there are problems. As the current residents, we are not responsible for causing the cracks in the foundation or for the corrosive rust in the plumbing system, but we do have the responsibility now to identify the mistakes that were made, and it is up to us to correct them. The “we’re all living in an old house” metaphor removes present-day racist accusations/defensiveness and directs our attention to communal problem-solving and repair of our sheltering structure. I highly recommend both of Wilkerson’s books: “The Warmth of Other Suns” (2010), for which she won the Pulitzer, and “Caste” (2020). (Rev.) Anne Bartlett

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The Nugget Newspaper Crossword

By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service

By Paige Bentley-Flannery Sisters Community Librarian

Do you have a favorite book that takes place on an island or in a small town? “The Invisible Husband of Frick Island” by Colleen Oakley What if your husband was gone but you pretended he was still around? That’s exactly what grieving widow Piper Parrish is doing. The Frick Island townspeople know Tom died in a crab-boat accident but they go along with her — even waving, asking him questions, and saying hi. When newspaper reporter Anders Caldwell is assigned to cover the annual Frick Island Cake Walk, he boards the ferry with little enthusiasm. But he soon discovers there’s more to this eccentric little town than its fundraiser. The real story of the invisible husband had the potential to grab national attention for his podcast, “The Adventures of Clark Kent.” Anders returns to do covert research and begins to learn why the islanders are so protective of Piper. But as he starts to fall in love with her and island life, how will he tell the truth about the story

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That’s pale in comparison to Quilt Barn Trail of Oregon in and around the Tualatin River valley, where 59 barns, granges, vineyards, or community halls display a stunning mosaic of outdoor quilt art. So, what gives in Sisters? In my travels around the county, I have found no more than three such quilted buildings. Let’s say I’m off by 100 percent. That’s still a dearth of barns. The closest you’ll find is not on a barn but the back of a Pine Meadow Village home (shown above). It’s not for lack of creativity I am certain, as we will all see this weekend. I just don’t think the spark has been struck. At least I’m hoping that’s all it is. I stopped in at Stitchin’ Post, and, alas, there were no patterns or how-to books, although from time to time they have courses featuring barn quilts. “How hard can this be?” says the man who has never put an ounce of time into quilting, but hours and hours in admiration of the work of others. I have no less than 137 photos of quilts. And those are the ones I kept

he’s really chasing? Oakley captures quirky, small-town life with warmth and charm. Readers will enjoy the unique facts throughout the book about bugs, cake, and boats, as the mystery unfolds. For more favorite books set on an island or in a small town, explore: “Beach Read,” by Emily Henry; “Big Girl, Small Town,” by Michelle Gallen; “Everything I Never Told You,” by Celeste Ng; “The Islanders,” by Meg Mitchell Moore; “What’s Mine and Yours,” by Naima Coster; and “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry,” by Gabrielle Zevin. Check out more new books at Deschutes Public Library or email paigeb@ deschuteslibrary.org.

from hundreds more taken. I’m pretty sure we have enough barns around Sisters Country, including some spectacularly fancy horse barns. Admittedly it would be some tedious paint work. There are some readymade options. In fact, there is a large cottage industry that will hand paint or sell vinyl applique barn quilts. They typically come in 24-by-24-inch sections that, when joined with others, can make a fairly infinite, squareshaped, and long-lasting pattern. You could hoof it up to Lowe’s and get 24-by-24-inch metal and vinyl squares for $86 or pick up a 48-by-48-inch design for $339. There are over 20 mix-and-match patterns, making it a snap to let your inner barn-quilter loose. Now look, if Sisters is somehow to barnstorm this idea, it’s important to know that barn quilts aren’t just pretty to look at. Done right, they tell a story. Usually about the building on which they are attached or the land on which the barn sits. Or the family ancestors who settled the land. Maybe even the Native Americans who were there first. That sounds just as interesting to me. Kind of like a rolling history museum. A raise of hands: Who wants barn quilts in Sisters?

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Maffey places at state wrestling tourney By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The Sisters Outlaws wrapped up the wrestling season with an appearance at the 4A State Championships by five team members, including Wyatt Maffey who placed sixth in his weight class. Cascade High School hosted the championships June 25-26. Coach Gary Thorson said afterward, “I cannot be more proud of the way these young men handled themselves and competed this season.” He felt particularly elated about Maffey’s performance for a number of reasons. “It has been years since Sisters has had a wrestler make it to the podium at State, and Wyatt did it in what was recognized as probably the hardest bracket — 145 pounds — in the tournament. Every match he had was a dog fight and he lost several tough matches that easily could have gone either way.” Though Maffey was the only Outlaw to stand on the podium, Thorson felt that everyone on the team wrestled well overall. According to Thorson, senior Hunter Spor missed the medal round at heavyweight by just one win and lost “a heartbreaker” in his final match.

“Considering Hunter was away from wrestling for two years and gave up big pounds to larger wrestlers in his class, he had an incredible year that included 18 pins,” Thorson said. Juniors Carson Brown and Jared Miller drew tough first-round matches, but both bounced back and wrestled tough in their next matches, according to Thorson. “These two juniors made great improvements over the season and are very likely to be right back in the hunt next year at the state level,” he said. Thorson describes Hayden Kunz, who wrestled at 132 pounds, as the team’s most improved wrestler. “At both District and State, Hayden showed a new level of confidence and determination in his matches,” said Thorson. “In fact he nearly pulled off a big upset in his first match when he had the number five seed on his back and nearly pinned him.” The future of the team looks bright in Thorson’s eyes. “All but one of our wrestlers won at least one match and we were competitive in almost every single match in the tournament,” he said. “All of the wrestlers left everything they had on the mat but walked out of the building

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Wyatt Maffey placed sixth at the 4A State Championships in the 145-pound weight class. eager to get started again for next season, which is a great sign.” He continued, “We only graduate two out of the program and feel like we are on the right path and headed in

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determine 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. According to fire officials, an interview with the owner of the trailer indicated that the most likely cause of the fire was an unattended propane-fired heating unit that was left too close to combustibles inside the trailer. The owner of the trailer, George Descuillo, reached out to The Nugget last week. He said that he saw the fire that consumed his trailer as he was walking back to it from the store. “I knew I didn’t have a campfire there, so I called 911,” he said. “I was explaining for 15 minutes how big this fire was getting.” He acknowledged that the fire was accidentally caused. “It had to have been the little burner that was on,” he said. “That’s the only thing I can think of.” Descuillo said that he is working on getting the site cleaned up. “It’s going to get cleaned up,” he said. “I’m in the process of that right now.” That effort is complicated by lack of the ability to haul. “I have no way to get it

out of there,” he said. A tearful Descuillo said he feels terrible about the incident. “I don’t want people to think I’m a bad person,” he said. “I did not mean to do it.” Descuillo lost everything in the fire, including personal identification — and his art work. “All my drawings,” he said wistfully. “That’s one thing I’d like to have back.” Descuillo reported that a person from his church has supplied him with a replacement trailer, and Wellhouse Church members bought him a backpack to hold what little possessions he has left. “It’s the best thing in my world,” he said of the trailer. 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. The Sheriff ’s Office reminds citizens that campfires are currently not allowed in dispersed campsites. They are only allowed in designated campgrounds and in a fire ring. Temperatures remain high and conditions are extremely dry in local forests. All fireworks are banned. Drivers should stay on roadways; hot vehicle undercarriages can easily spark fire in dry grasses.

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about 50 percent of the usual amount of quilts to be on display, more widely separated than they ordinarily would be. That means there will be some 500 to 600 quilts. There won’t be any on Main Avenue, and a limited number on Cascade Avenue, with most of the show being displayed on Hood Avenue. But there are no mandated restrictions in place. “I’m relieved I don’t have to print health requirements and post them all over town,” said SOQS Executive Director Dawn Boyd. The annual week-long educational component of the program, Quilter’s Affair, is being held virtually this year, as will the international Tentmakers of Cairo special

I would just like 80 degrees — but there’s nothing we can do about that. — Dawn Boyd

fundraising event on the Wednesday before the show. (For more information, see the special section inside this week’s edition of The Nugget.) “Everything is clicking along fantastically,” Boyd said. Boyd earlier noted that virtual events pioneered with last year’s cancellation have proved to have some positive benefits — allowing people who would not likely be able to attend the show to participate in classes or events online. SOQS is inclined to preserve those positive benefits going forward, even with the eventual full return of the physical show. Te m p e r a t u r e s a r e expected to be in the 90s, and Sisters may be subject to periods of smoke from wildfires in other parts of the state. Boyd urges people to be mindful of conditions and take good care of themselves and each other. “I would just like 80 degrees — but there’s nothing we can do about that,” she said. Most of all, though, Boyd and the board — and the community of Sisters — are simply happy to be able to bring people together again to enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate the fiber arts.

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students engaged in an extensive variety of fine-arts classes and excelled in many fine-arts mediums, while simultaneously upholding rigorous class schedules. In addition to being practicing artists, they promoted arts programs in their school and the Sisters community through volunteer efforts. The annual Art at The Ranch Sale will start at 4 p.m., Friday, July 9, on the deck of the Lodge, followed by the silent auction at 5 p.m., accompanied by happy hour beverages and appetizers. The silent auction will include oil/acrylic/watercolor paintings, jewelry, woodworking, and fabric art, as well as smaller items such as accessories, note cards, and the very popular potholders made by the Black Butte Ranch Quilters. There is even an auction item for a safari in South Africa. The Plein Air Painters of Oregon will return to the show and be painting at the Ranch during the day. They are also featured in the gallery at the Lodge during the month of July.

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