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The Nugget Vol. XLIV No. 31

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Hedrick takes reins as school board chair

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Local youth exhibit at county fair...

By Charlie Kanzig

DA dismisses charges against spa owner

Correspondent

The Sisters School Board has installed Don Hedrick as its new chair. Hedrick, a long-serving member of the board, takes over for Jay Wilkins, whose term ended this year and who did not seek re-election to the board. David Thorsett was chosen as vice-chair. Hedrick, a retired school principal, is in his 11th year overall in serving on the board, including a previous stint as chair from 2012 to 2016. Over a span of 34 years, Hedrick spent 25 in suburban Chicago as a

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Colter Habein took top honors for market beef at the Deschutes County Fair. His is one of 30 members of the Cloverdale Livestock Club, which has been helping young people develop through 4-H for decades. (See related story, page 4.)

See HEDRICK on page 31

The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office confirmed on Tuesday morning, July 27, that they have declined to pursue criminal charges against Sisters spa owner Mike Boyle. Boyle, owner of Hop in the Spa in Sisters, was arrested on Wednesday, June 30, on charges of harassment, sex abuse, and performing illegal massage. Boyle told The Nugget that he intends to sue the State of Oregon, contending that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office filed a false affidavit in order to See BOYLE on page 23

Sisters students will have to mask this fall

Sisters woman connects community

Sisters students will have to mask up when they return to class at the end of the summer, under a new directive from Governor Kate Brown. Last Thursday, July 29, Governor Brown directed the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education to create a rule to require masks indoors for K-12 schools statewide for the 2021-22 school year. The move is, according to the governor’s office, “in line

As the founding president and volunteer administrator for five and a half years of Citizens4Community (C4C), Robyn Holdman has been integral to efforts to make Sisters a more connected community. Her work earned her recognition from the Sisters Vision Implementation Team as a “Connected Community Champion.” Under her leadership, C4C grew from an idea into an organization with stable funding, playing significant roles in creating a more connected and collaborative Sisters Country. Through a combination of community tools, projects, workshops, forums, and community celebrations, Holdman paved the way for C4C’s strategies to fundamentally strengthen Sisters Country and bring people together to respectfully address challenges and opportunities so more local voices could be heard and

with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently updated guidance, and based on the latest science on the spread of the Delta variant.” “The science and data are clear: the Delta variant is in our communities, and it is more contagious,” said Governor Brown. “My priority is to ensure our kids are able to safely return to full-time, in-person learning this fall, five days per week and with minimal disruptions. With many children still ineligible to be vaccinated, masks are an effective way to help keep our kids safe in the classroom, the learning environment we know serves them best.” Some school districts were pushing back. Culver Schools Superintendent Stefanie Garber wrote a See MASKS on page 22

Add masks to your students’ back-to-school supply lists.

Inside...

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

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Robyn Holdman was named Connected Community Champion by the Sisters Vision Implementation Team. more good things could happen through that power of connection. “As a result of her incredible passion and h e a r t f o r c o m m u n i t y,

Robyn has helped channel funds from donors and state and regional foundations directly into Sisters’ See HOLDMAN on page 30

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Obituaries ........................ 9 Entertainment .................13 Sisters Naturalist.............21 Classifieds.................28-30 Meetings .......................... 3 Announcements...............12 Artisan Showcase ....... 15-19 Crossword .......................27 Real Estate ................ 30-32

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Vaccinated and masking up

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

In defense of McDonald’s To the Editor: I am writing this in defense of McDonald’s [regarding false reports of firefighters being turned away]. The people that work there are always courteous and treat us with respect, and believe me, we eat there more than we should. The help is always primarily young people that are trying to do what they are told to do. Some of them are from foreign countries and may not speak English as their first language.

When the firefighters come in the morning, they are not charged for their breakfast. I know the manager would not treat them poorly. I’m sure there was some confusion by the young people as to what to do that close to closing with such a large group coming in. Granted, it was not the best response, but I’m sure they did not mean it to be disrespectful. I know the manager has received a lot of calls with people swearing at them. That doesn’t need to happen, and shows no maturity See LETTERS on page 24

Sisters Weather Forecast

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Making music...

Tony Furtado Trio played Sisters Art Works in the Sisters Folk Festival’s Summer of Festival Concert Series last Friday. The series wraps up later this month. PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

By Cliff Brush Guest Columnist

COVID-19 is going Delta and making a comeback. Here is how I’m responding and trying to help get it under control. Please consider your own response. I accept the virus mutates and creates variants. Bombthrowing accusations that a doctor or researcher lied because they said one thing earlier, and something else later, don’t help. In my teens, doctors operated on my right leg, already amputated below the knee, to straighten the femur. After seven months in a modified body cast, I could not walk. It was too painful. The knee cartilage had disintegrated. The doctors didn’t lie when they said the operation would help me. They were right, at the time. But my body changed. We looked at the X-rays together. It was clear. I needed another amputation. It turned out for the better. This virus will change. We deserve straight, factual talk about Delta and other variants as they emerge. Which they will. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) needs to get its communications act together. The CDC’s message just went from masks off to masks back on. The data came later. That’s backward. The explanation should come before the action. The CDC’s latest message, a combination of higher vaccination rates and masking would flatten the infection curve in a few weeks. I read and try to understand the supporting data. But that’s not my job. The CDC needs to explain its findings and advice in ways the public can understand. Politicians aren’t doing any better — starting at the top. The former and current president sent misleading or confusing messages. COVID-19 will not magically disappear. The pandemic did not end July 4. Both took a vaccine. They should appear together, on camera, and encourage eligible citizens to get the jab. Oregon has its own unsolved leadership issues. Meanwhile, there’s Delta to deal with. Information I rely on tells me the Delta variant is many times more infectious. One of my sources is Dr. Irwin Redlener, physician, pediatrician, and founding director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. He’s careful

to say what he knows today, not predict what he’ll know tomorrow. In an interview for the Daily Beast, Dr. Redlener reports someone infected with the original COVID-19 strain could infect another two or three people. Someone with the Delta variant could infect five to nine. On July 27, Oregon recorded 1,032 new COVID cases, roughly a recent week’s worth. Hospitalizations increased 25 percent overnight. Forecasts by Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Washington show Oregon’s winter infection and hospitalization levels could match last year’s. Higher vaccination rates will help prevent that. Rates in this area are mixed. On July 30, the Daily Situation Update reported these percentages of fully vaccinated citizens in local counties: Crook, 51; Deschutes, 72; Jefferson, 56. The tri-county area is highly mobile. So is the virus. I use two defenses: the jab, and the mask. Vaccines work. Reliable sources report 97 percent of newly hospitalized patients are unvaccinated. That’s the point. To avoid serious illness and hospitalization. Vaccination does not guarantee I won’t be infected. No vaccine is 100 percent effective. Masking is my second line of defense against an unlikely, but possible, breakthrough case. There’s video evidence for masking. For example, on YouTube at bit.ly/ YouTubeMasks1 (includes brief reference to condoms); or at bit.ly/YouTubeMasks2 (includes brief appearance of adult beverage). You can skip the ads. Consider this: Should a surgical team feel free to leave their masks off? Why? Then should we feel free to leave ours off during a COVID breakout? I don’t want anyone to become a patient like the ones described by Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Brytney Cobia. “I’m admitting young, healthy people to the hospital with very serious COVID infections. One of the last things they do before they’re intubated is beg me for the vaccine. I hold their hand and tell them that I’m sorry, but it’s too late.” I’m doing what I can to keep COVID inside the vaccine and masking control line until we contain it. Please do the same. Just asking. One viral wildfire was enough.

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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Plans taking shape for new BBR Lodge By Katy Yoder Correspondent

The Lodge at Black Butte Ranch (BBR) has been the cornerstone and heart of the Ranch for the past 50 years. Looking out of the tall, westfacing windows, the view is an ever-unfolding panorama across wraparound lawns to Phalarope Lake, then on to pastures and meadows bustling with activity. Framing it all in Central Oregon perfection is the Cascade Range, majestic, protective, and always changing. The vista will remain, but after careful consideration and input from BBR homeowners and management,

PHOTO BY KATY YODER

Terri Dill-Simpson and Mel Archer have a show at the Campbell Gallery in Sisters Art Works.

Art connects Sisters and Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Artists Mel Archer and Terri Dill-Simpson share a love for the Santiam Canyon and the people attempting to rebuild their lives after the devastating, deadly September fires last year. Their current art show is focused on helping raise and

renew awareness of the ongoing needs of the canyon community. Archer and Dill-Simpson are donating 50 percent of the proceeds from two art pieces inspired by the Santiam Canyon and now on display in the Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery to wildfire relief. The show includes a pleasing array of

watercolor and fused-glass paintings that celebrate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The artists are hosting a fundraising reception on Friday, August 6 where a representative from the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund (SCWRF) will See ART SHOW on page 13

The Lodge, loved and cherished for so many years, is coming down. The decision about whether to remodel The Lodge or start over was not an easy one. General Manager Jay Head worked with a task force, then a conceptual design phase was used to engage homeowners in town hall meetings and surveys to weigh the two options. Since its inception, The Lodge has been remodeled six times. Tackling it again was deemed impractical and too expensive. “At the end of that process, we presented a remodel See LODGE on page 22

Emme Shoup to stay on with City of Sisters By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The newly created City position of assistant planner has been filled with the hiring of Emelia “Emme” Shoup, who assumes her duties next week. Shoup just completed her 1,700-hour stint as an intern at the City through the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) program, an AmeriCorps program administered

through the University of Oregon. The goal of the program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions through the assistance of trained graduatelevel members who live and work in the community for 11 months. For her internship, Shoup will receive nine credits toward her master’s degree. See SHOUP on page 20

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.

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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Roundabout

SISTERS Bill Bartlett Columnist

Deschutes County Fair is more than a carnival The Deschutes County Fair ended Sunday. Maybe you were there. It was a good turnout, especially after a year’s absence due to COVID-19. It looked as it has in the past, nothing new particularly, just the tried-and-proven stew of Americana. Expectations were low, but fans, hungry for the normalcy the Fair represents, were energetic, bordering on ecstatic, as the familiar setting swept them into a world of adventure and wonder. It reminded me of that old Neil Diamond song “Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show.” You know

the one: “Pack up the babies/ And grab the old ladies/And everyone goes…” County fairs for me are all about people-watching and trying to guess people’s stories through the viewfinder. I usually take 300 pictures and make a photo book or slide show to haul out whenever I need a dose of real life. My camera always leads me to the 4-H exhibition. After the carnival rides this is the most photogenic part of any fair. Kids and animals, right? Because I was born and raised in cities, big ones, 4-H and FFA were only things I read about and admired from afar. This year, though, I was going to change that. What is the magic sauce, the smell of the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd that is 4-H? It’s surely not the animal odors from hot barns, smells I imagine 4-H kids don’t even notice. My guide this day was Pam Mitchell, who leads the Cloverdale Livestock Club. She has been part of 4-H for 36 years, from fourth through 12th grade as a contestant, and the last 27 as a mentor. To say 4-H is in her veins would be a gross understatement. “You stick your ribbons in a drawer or misplace them somewhere never to see them again, but the lifelong friendships made in 4-H, the life lessons learned, those are what 4-H is all about,”

she said. There are 30 kids in the Cloverdale Livestock Club from Sisters, Bend, Tumalo, Alfalfa and in and around Sisters Country. Mitchell’s dad was in the club so the club is at least 75 years old, she reckons. That’s typical of clubs nationally. The organization began in 1902 and boasts 6.5 million members worldwide and 25 million alums. The 4-Hs, taken from the original motto, are: head, heart, hands, and health. I always thought of it as an agriculturally focused organization as a result of its history. Today though, 4-H focuses on citizenship, healthy living, and STEM programs in addition to animal science and husbandry. Clubs in today’s 4-H world provide a wide range of options, each allowing for personal growth and career success. The current 4-H motto is “To make the best better,” while its slogan says “Learn by doing.” Kids in 4-H, the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States, can also develop skills in engine repair, cooking, gardening, farming, and ranching. Things one does with their hands in a world that increasingly de-emphasizes manual labor. 4-H in Oregon is administered by OSU Extension Service. Mitchell is supported by three to four

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Stacy Estrada showed Linda, her 5-month-old wether dam lamb. dedicated colleagues and a corps of engaged, committed parents. It’s just a different version of soccer mom and dad, it seemed to me. Only with animals, some big ones, and feed bills and vet bills. If you’re feeling a little depressed by world events and the panic porn spewing nonstop from cable TV, you could do one of two things, or both: Turn off the TV and spend time with a 4-H kid. I had just such the pleasure, starting with Stacy

Estrada. She’s been in the Cloverdale Livestock Club for six years and will age out soon. Estrada raised and was showing Linda, her fivemonth-old wether dam lamb. Ms. Estrada, 18, has already earned her associate’s degree from COCC. Like all the 4-H “kids” I met, she greets you with a firm handshake and looks you in the eye. She can speak lengthy paragraphs without See 4-H on page 5

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4-H: Local youth learn citizenship, life skills, and more through 4-H Continued from page 4

once using the word “like.” She lives on a five-acre farm with sheep, goats, chickens, horses, and dogs. She has a deep bond and respect for them all. Behind her were a blue and red ribbon, but she never mentioned them. She wanted to talk about her life in 4-H, the passion she has for it. She is quick to give special thanks to Karen Moss and her husband, Gary, owners of Secure Storage, who inspired Estrada to join 4-H. Tanner Pease was showing his Hampshire pig, Nolan, a sow. His mom is a stylist at Metamorphosis in Sisters. His was the only swine entry from the Cloverdale group, which also had a single goat entry but numerous beef and sheep contestants. Colter Habein took top honors for market beef, and also earned an award for showmanship. From Tumalo, he too has been part of the Cloverdale group for six years. His pursuits take him on the road, where he recently competed in the Junior Nationals in Nebraska and shows in California. Habein is hoping to go

to Texas A&M via the community college route in order to pursue a career as a cattleman. Jordan Ortiz, a fellow Cloverdale member, has a wall full of awards including grand champion two years ago in the cattle-breeding section. He was emblematic of all the 4-H young people I met: cordial, focused, accessible, and eager to share his experiences. Parents get them to the fairgrounds. Once there, the kids take over and immediately form helping alliances encouraging and sharing tips with their fellow competitors. They are keen observers and attentive listeners to the judges. These kids were neither sullen nor sarcastic, characterizations of their age. It was all business. Sunday, it’s auction day. You get the picture. That steer or lamb or pig that you raised and groomed and sweated over from birth will dramatically exit your life, entering “production.” That seemed a hard thing to contemplate for somebody maybe only 10 or 12. Mitchell assured me that part of 4-H was the deep understanding of the agricultural circle of life. These kids showed wisdom beyond their years, giving me hope that a better world is possible.

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Rescue highlights danger of heat-related illness A fit 27-year-old man got into serious trouble on a solo excursion into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness last month, when extremely hot conditions got the better of him. Sgt. Dave Pond, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue coordinator, urges everyone recreating in Sisters Country to take the dangers of heatrelated illness seriously. He told The Nugget that Forest Service response, with a rappelling team that dropped into the subject’s location via helicopter, likely saved his life. According to Pond, the hiker had become disoriented and wandered offtrail into some extremely rugged terrain. The hiker was able to send an SOS on a personal locator beacon. Search and rescue was able to work with a U.S. Forest Service rappelling team, who found the subject and rappelled to his location from a helicopter, providing him with lifesaving care. The Oregon National Guard later responded with a helicopter to hoist the subject and take him to the hospital. Sisters Country is expected to dip into a very pleasant run of 70-degree temperatures at the end

of the week and through Saturday, but they’ll be back up into the 90s the following week. Anyone recreating in Sisters’ forests should be mindful of the danger of heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion can happen when you spend a long time in high temperatures and don’t get enough water or other hydrating drinks, according to WebMD. The website notes that symptoms of heat include: headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, feeling irritable, thirst, lots of sweating, increased body temperature, and urinating less than usual. WebMD recommends these first-aid steps if you think someone has heat exhaustion: • Take them to a clinic or emergency room or call 911. • Stay with them until they get medical care. • Take them out of the heat. • Cool their head, face, and neck with cold water. Use cold compresses or, if available, a sink or bath. • Encourage them to sip cool water often. Rhabdomyolysis is a condition tied to overheating along with intense physical activity, like playing sports, lifting weights, or hiking

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very vigorously. It can lead to irregular heart rhythms and seizures. It can also cause kidney damage. Some symptoms of rhabdomyolysis are: • Muscle cramps or pain. • Unusually dark urine the color of tea. • Weakness. • Inability to do hard exercise. Some people don’t have symptoms. If you think someone might have rhabdomyolysis, WebMD recommends: • Tell them to stop exercising. • Give them water or other hydrating liquids. • Get them medical care right away and ask the doctor or nurse to check them for rhabdomyolysis. Heat-related illness that progresses to heat stroke can be fatal. A woman died in Arizona last week after overheating on a hike in very hot conditions. It is a good idea when it gets real hot to reduce activity levels, especially in the heat of the day, and be extramindful of staying hydrated. If you are going to be out alone, an SOS beacon can be a lifesaver, as it was for the young man who had to be rescued in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.

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News nuggets

Snippets and tidbits from Sisters Country By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

• July home sales continue torrid pace. Like June before it, another 30 homes transferred ownership in July in Sisters Country. The average price — $743,576 in June, rose to $761,891 last month. Six homes sold for more than $1,000,000 including one on Goodrich Road that fetched $3.5 million. The four-bedroom, six-bath home captured $670 per square foot for its 5,220-square-foot floor plan. • They’re back. The iconic alpaca herd that roams the front pastures of the Ponderosa Inn has returned, freshly shorn and posing for the tourists. Their arrival was delayed this year due to illness of the shearer. • Just where is “Sisters Country?” If you ask five people, you’re apt to get five different answers with many assuming it’s zip code 97759. The correct answer (open for debate) is: the Sisters School District boundaries. It is a nearperfect square with mostly drawn, not landmark edges. See for yourself at: http:// ssd6.org/files/2017/01/ Sisters-School_Boundary_ Map_PDF.pdf • The Laird campus addition nears completion. The 27,000-square-foot warehouse and production building at the corner of Lundgren Mill and North Pine is under roof, with its floor, walls, windows, and interior superstructure

completed. At this pace a September dedication is in the cards. This brings to approximately 52,000 the number of square feet under roof for the campus. Ray’s Food Place by comparison is 43,000 square feet. • A neighborhood meeting/open house will be hosted by local architect BUILD LLC and local property owner Hall Holdings LLC for a proposed development located at 100 W. Lundgren Mill Dr. in Sisters. The meeting is set for Thursday, August 12, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the ClearPine Park Structure. The proposed project on “Lot 8” is located in the Three Sisters Business Park, consisting of a twostory, mixed-use structure with three two/three bedroom apartment units over 7,500 square feet of future light industrial, professional service, or retail trade commercial space. If you are not able to join the meeting but wish to request project information, contact the development team at NSBPLot8@ buildllc.com. • Sisters Coffee Co. expands footprint. The venerable Sisters-based roaster has rented interim warehouse and packaging space in the newly completed four-unit office/warehouse complex at the southwest corner of Lundgren Mill Road and Sun Ranch Drive. Construction will begin later this year for a much larger, permanent roasting and fulfillment operation

on the northwest lot. • Mutual aid for forest protection. Two rapidresponse, first-strike fire suppression trucks manned by BLM fire crews from Arizona are parked at the Sisters Ranger Station as a preventative measure. They are joined by a contract operator bulldozer on standby in the event of fire near town. • ClearPine breaks ground for final phase. With four of five sections of the mixed-design subdivision sold out, developers are clearing ground for the last phase of construction for the 97-unit planned community. • St. Charles is coping well with the COVID19 uptick. As of Sunday, St. Charles Health System reported attending to 22 COVID-19 patients, five in intensive care (the system has 30 ICU beds). Three of the five are on ventilators. St. Charles joins seven other easily accessible providers in administering COVID vaccinations. • Logging on Barclay Drive. Knaughty Log Homes is constructing a full-scale log home on its front yard, visible to all who drive by. Curiosity seekers are pulling into the property to get a first-hand, up-close look at the workmanship. Eventually the home will be disassembled, moved, and re-erected on the purchaser’s land. For every tree Knaughty harvests they plant eight in its place for sustainability.

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Making Movies will host a workshop revealing the underlying connections available through music on Saturday, August 14, at Sisters Art Works.

Festival artists to host workshop Making Movies, an international rock ’n’ roll band known for its Latinx activism in the United States and abroad will be doing a public workshop on Saturday, August 14 at 1:30 p.m. on the back-lawn stage at the Sisters Artworks Building. The event is free and open to the public. The workshop shows how experiencing music can reveal the underlying connection between us. From huapango to the blues, from son cubano to jazz, the band demonstrates that there is a link between all the rhythmic genres in the Americas. The workshop uses audience participation to demonstrate how the clave informs all

rhythmic music in the west. The band explains the value of each individual raising their voice to share their own unique perspective. The audience is asked to respond to three questions about their identity, and through music and group participation, a communal space is created for participants to share their story. There are still tickets available for the performance Saturday night with Making Movies at the Sisters Artworks Building on a co-bill performance with Raye Zaragoza (see related story, page 8). Tickets and information are available at https://aftontickets.com/ SFFAugust14.

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Sisters Middle School Honor Roll Taking a bite out of crime in neighborhoods Correspondent

Neighborhood Watch (NW) is a nationwide crime prevention program begun in 1972 by the National Sheriff’s Association. It is one of the oldest and best-known concepts to reduce criminal activity, primarily in residential areas, although it also offers programs aimed at businesses — especially ones clustered in industrial and commercial parks. Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office (DCSO) had planned to introduce Neighborhood Watch programs in 2020 but COVID moved it to the sideline. Now, under the direction of Lt. William Bailey, the program has been revitalized and is gaining traction. National Neighborhood Watch, the national organization that administers the program says, “Every day, we encounter situations calling upon us to be the eyes and ears of law enforcement. Not only does Neighborhood Watch allow citizens to help in the fight against crime, it is also an opportunity for communities to bond through service. “The Neighborhood Watch Program draws upon the compassion of average citizens, asking them to lend their neighbors a hand. The National Neighborhood Watch Program is the portal for training to assist law enforcement agencies and their communities, technical assistance, resource documents, watch stories, networking, and assistance to the field.” Bailey, who is known to Sisters residents having previously served as interim head of the DCSO Sisters Unit, is quick to point out that his office does not initiate Neighborhood Watches.

“It is a grassroots, bottomup initiative that is driven and run by citizens,” Bailey said. “Our job, one that we happily do, is to assist in training and facilitation.” Currently there are a handful of NW programs in the County, Bailey reports, the newest being Plainview. For the most part NW is found in rural or semi-rural areas where response times from law enforcement are reduced by distance and/or the separation between homeowners is greater. Squaw Creek Estates, Tollgate, or Cross Creek would be prime examples of communities most likely to benefit from a Neighborhood Watch program. “Any neighborhood is eligible,” Bailey said. “It’s all about the presence or threat of crime that is the key driver.” He wants us to know that no subdivision or neighborhood is exempt from crime, especially those with rich targets of opportunity. Neighborhoods with kids mean more bike thefts. Homes with limited or more remote access are ripe for porch theft. As the population in Sisters grows at a rapid rate, there are simply more opportunities for property theft. If you and a cadre of neighbors think NW might be a useful tool in reducing or preventing crime, Bailey is happy to talk with you and assess the viability of implementation. Reach out to him during business hours by phone at 541-617-3323. Meanwhile Bailey and Lt. Chad Davis, current head of the Sisters unit, remind citizens to lock doors, remove valuables from cars before locking, store locked bikes and sports equipment out of sight, and just generally be more aware of security. Crime can happen to you.

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Music gives voice to activist singer-songwriter By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Raye Zaragoza uses music as her voice. She wants to share her message and truth to the world through music. Zaragoza is known for her feminist anthems, “protest folk,” and songs that, “celebrate those left too long outside the spotlight.” She is an award-winning singer-songwriter, who Paste Magazine called “one of the most politically relevant artists in her genre.” Zaragoza will be bringing that voice and tenacious folk music to the Sisters Summer of Festival concert series event on August 14. This is the last installment of the Concert Series before gearing up for the 2021 Sisters Folk Festival October 1-3. Zaragoza grew up doing theater and performing. However, she never felt like she fit in with the rest of the kids her age and felt isolated being a mixed-race woman. “I always felt different from the kids in my class and had no one to really identify with, being a JapaneseAmerican, Mexican, and Indigenous woman. The only way I made sense of my identity was through performance,” said Zaragoza. During junior high school, Zaragoza was involved in theater and acting. “I loved creating characters as a way to escape and perform who these characters were,” she said. During high school, however, Zaragoza realized she didn’t just want to create characters anymore; she wanted to use her songs for good. “It wasn’t until I started

writing more vulnerable songs and songs about women’s rights and racial injustices where I felt I had a true calling for music,” she said. Her inspiration to write songs about injustices and discrimination came from the life of her parents as Indigenous peoples and immigrants. “My Dad had always told me about the injustices and discrimination he faced being the only brownskinned person in his neighborhood and always taught me to be proud of who I am, but also to be cautious because of the world that we live in,” she said. Zaragoza’s mother is a Japanese immigrant and hadn’t been a citizen of any country until she moved to the United States at 17 years old. “I really identify with their identity crises and felt as if I could write songs about what they felt too. That’s really where it all started and came from for me,” said Zaragoza. Zaragoza identifies her own sound and genre in the Americana realm, and is striving to create a fresh take on what it means to be an Americana artist. “I love to try to push the envelope about what it means to be Americana,” she said. “I am all about umbrella terms, being mixed race, therefore in my world nothing fits all into the same thing.” Zaragoza wants to share her message and truth to the world. When she first got involved in songwriting, she saw and felt that there was a universal theme of wanting to find a home and an identity for people within her

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helps me to open the doors to those darker places and create the best remedy I know for anxiety — which is to write a song about it,” said Zaragoza. Her most recent album, “Woman of Color,” came from that place of processing her own feminine identity. The album came out in October 2020. Zaragoza

came up with the name many years ago when thinking of ideas for a new record. “I thought about a river of different colors, or like a coloring book where you color in your own story, and then thought about all the feminine energy that surrounds me — human or not, and came up with that name.” She drew inspiration for the album from the feminine aspects of nature. “I drew a lot from nature and also from my ancestors and wrote about what was on my mind for a long time, and created these stories about my own identity and femininity,” said Zaragoza. Zaragoza is taking that album out on tour this year for the first time since the pandemic. During the pandemic, Zaragoza took a lot of the time to work on other creative ventures, including composing and writing music for a Netflix children’s show, “Spirit Rangers,” due to come out next year. “It was nice to have the time off to work on other projects such as that after being on tour nonstop for three years,” she said. Raye Zaragoza will be performing in Sisters for the first time as the last installment of the Sisters Summer of Festival on a co-bill with Making Movies on Saturday, August 14 at 7 p.m. in the backyard of the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave. Tickets can be found at: https://aftontickets. com/SFFAugust14.

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Obituaries Hedwich (Louise) Jacobs

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The tail of Christopher Robin By Lawrence Stoller Guest Columnist

Walking across the front lawn, I almost stepped on a helpless fledgling bird laying spread-eagled, gazing up at me with a look that said, “Is this the end of my life?” My first instinct was to protect it from being eaten by any number of local predators, most immediately one of our three cats. I assumed the little one had fallen from the tall juniper tree it was directly under but couldn’t see a nest or any other bird activity. We deduced by its size and speckled reddishbrown chest that it must be a robin, hatched in a nest on our property. Cradling it in my hand, my first thought was to place it safely in our fenced outdoor garden. But it was a very hot summer day and I didn’t think it would survive for long. My wife, Sunni, and I decided that our only immediate recourse was to put it in a cat carrier and see if we could find information to help us keep it alive. We turned to the Internet for advice, reading articles and watching videos of fledgling robins. Next, I contacted two local, natural wild-bird organizations, one in Sisters and one in Bend. Both parties were adamant about putting the baby back in the tree, preferably in the nest, and to “let nature take its course.” But since we were unable to find the nest, and there were no signs of a robin family in the tree, we decided to keep the bird alive as best we could with the hopes it would grow strong enough to fly off on its own. Now that we were responsible for this little one, we needed to rely on information from the Internet, from our local experts, and our own best instincts, to keep it

“The beauty of Nature inspires the heart to pursue the nature of Beauty” — Lawrence Stoller alive until it could fend for itself. It turns out, they need to be fed every half hour or so, so we had to get busy! It was obvious that its big orange mouth was designed for receiving large quantities of food. As we see robins pulling up earthworms regularly on our lawn and pasture, we set about frantically digging all around the property looking for worms. The robins obviously know much more about finding worms; we couldn’t find any. Off to Ace Hardware for night crawlers (live bait worms). Indeed, the robin knew just what to do with a worm dangled in front of its gapping mouth, snatching it from my fingers and gulping it down. For the next few days we also supplemented with some of our garden strawberries and other bird-type foods. We couldn’t tell if it was male or female, but the name “Christopher Robin” seemed to fit. After a couple of days of feeding and with prodding from the local wild bird experts, I put Christopher up in a nearby tree. He sat there very contentedly until he got hungry, which was often. If he saw one of us outside, down he would come walking over to us with a little Charlie Chaplin in his step. Here we were, bonding with the bird — exactly what the experts warned us against. It was too late. At this point we decided, rightly or wrongly, that we had to continue helping this little guy mature to the point where he could protect himself and

return to the wild. Every day we could see a remarkable change in his growth of feathers, size, and understanding of living in a bird’s body. His tail, while very short in the beginning, grew noticeably each day. He was able to fly short hops and increasingly longer distances, down from his branch and beyond. Instead of putting worms or other food in his mouth, we now put it on the ground, hoping that he would learn to look to the earth for his sustenance instead of the two big pink creatures that were his current source of food. A week into our time together, Christopher Robin joined us as usual, walking over from his tree for dinner at our outdoor table. After dinner, and after his fill of worms, instead of letting me put him back on his branch, he turned around and walked the 150 feet back to his tree and disappeared. It was clear something had changed. The next morning, he was nowhere to be found. While we were both concerned, we had a deeper sense that he was all right. Two days later, I heard chirping at the far end of the pasture. I followed

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“Christopher Robin” in a juniper tree near Sisters. the sound to a juniper tree where an adult robin took flight as I approached. Perched in the tree was a maturing robin, exhibiting a little more developed wings and longer tail feathers than Christopher had when I last saw him. He sat there calmly. We looked at one another for some time until I “heard” him say, “I have to go now and be a bird.” And off he flew. I like to think that if I find another fledgling bird, I’m going to put it in its nest, if possible, or high up in a tree branch, and “let nature take its course.” We’ll see!

I didn’t set out to form an intimate bond with a robin. I have watched robins on our property from afar for 30 years. The short time I spent with Christopher Robin transcended the experience of caring for a baby bird. My relationship to them has changed forever. Life continuously provides ample opportunities for us to learn from our natural world. This was one of those times. I had the gift of forming a connection with a kindred “earth being” that brought me more in touch with our essential, inseparable, deep and powerful relationship with nature.

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Stars over Sisters By Paola Mendoza Columnist

Gazing skyward on a dark, clear, warm summer evening in Central Oregon, observers will be rewarded by a multitude of celestial treasures. When it comes to peering into individual constellations, none of them have more to offer than Sagittarius, for there are spectacular sights of every sort. Even the center of our galaxy resides here. Sagittarius, the celestial Archer, is the 15th largest constellation in our night sky. Because the sun visits here (in the dead of winter) on its annual journey across the celestial sphere, Sagittarius qualifies as one of the 12 zodiac constellations. Locating this constellation is easy because of its distinctive shape, looking like an upright teapot. This perspective is enhanced by a bright patch of the Milky Way that lies just above the spout, making it appear as though steam is rising from the pot! The only downside to all this is that Sagittarius never gets higher than about 20 to 25 degrees above the southern horizon from our latitude. The brightest star in Sagittarius is Kaus Australis, which is actually a binary star system, meaning that two stars orbit each other about a common center of gravity. This system has a magnitude of 1.85 and is approximately 143 lightyears distant. Sagittarius has a plethora of deep-sky objects, and no fewer than 15 of them are listed in Messier’s catalog. All are either dazzling star clusters, or some of the finest examples of brightly

glowing clumps of interstellar gas. Probably the most notable of these is M8, otherwise known as the Lagoon Nebula. This object is illuminated by ultraviolet radiation emitted from a cluster of newly formed stars within the gas cloud. Most backyard telescopes have no trouble revealing the milkywhite nebula. This object is located approximately 5,200 light-years from Earth. In Greek mythology, Sagittarius is usually depicted as a centaur: half human, half horse. Yet, there is some confusion surrounding the identity of the Archer. Some claim the centaur is Chiron, son of Philyra and Cronus, who was said to have changed himself into a horse to escape his jealous wife Rhea. However, Greek mathematician Eratosthenes suggests that the Archer was not a centaur, but the satyr Crotus, son of Pan, who is credited with the invention of archery. The Perseids meteor shower will peak on the evening of August 11 through the early morning of August 12. During this time, Earth will cruise through the

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The Lagoon Nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius is one of the finest examples of a diffuse nebula. densest cloud of debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle. With a waxing crescent moon well out of the way in the early morning, observers may see as many as 80 to 100 meteors in an hour. Both Venus and Mars are evening planets in Leo as the month opens. As August progresses, the speedier Venus pulls away from the sun to remain in the western sky for months to come. Mars, on the other hand, will not be able to hold off the advancing sun and will

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prevail during the first third of the month. Thereafter, the moon will become more illuminated until the Full Sturgeon Moon arrives on August 22. This month’s dark-sky awareness tip to help fight light pollution here in Sisters is this: Use your outdoor lights only when needed. Consider putting them on a timer that will turn them off after a certain hour, or on a motion sensor that switches them on only when someone is present.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Calling Craft-Consigners

Quality craft-consigners wanted for 45th Snowflake Boutique, November 5 and 6. Juries will be held Saturdays, August 14, September 4, and October 9, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond and Monday, October 18 at 6 p.m. Info: www.snowflakeboutique.org or call Jan 541-350-4888 or Tina 541-447-1640

Celebration of Life A Celebration of Life will be held in memory of Mike Johnson on Sunday, August 15 at 2:30 p.m. at 10 Barrel Brewing, Eastside, 62950 NE 18th St, Bend.

Street Pavement Project

The City of Sisters will undertake pavement maintenance and improvements on a number of streets throughout town on Thursday, August 5. Work is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Streets will reopen for full use after 6 p.m. 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 at 7 a.m. Residents and businesses should consider parking on side streets that day. The following is a list of streets where work will take place: • N. Trinity Way from W. McKinney Butte Rd. to W. McKenzie Hwy. • N. Brooks Camp Rd. from W. Hill Ave. to W. McKenzie Hwy. • N. Pine St. from W. Barclay Dr. to W. Main Ave. • N. Larch St. from E. Barclay Dr. to E. Main Ave.

Free Legal Assistance in Sisters

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 living in Central Oregon. These services are provided to adults 60 years and older with preference to those in greatest social and economic need, with particular attention to low-income, minority and frail individuals. The next Legal Assistance sessions for Sisters/ Bend will be held virtually or by telephone August 9-13, specific days and times TBD by individual attorney offices There are 5 client appointments available for each location and are limited to 30 minutes each. To make an appointment in Sisters call Bonnie Hall at 541-678-5483, or find helpful resources at www. oregonlawhelp.org.

Music in the Garden

Please join the Sisters Community Garden for an uplifting and relaxing event with traditional Irish music band The Ballybogs on Monday, August 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring along your picnic dinner and lawn chair. Donations of nonperishable food items (Kiwanis Food Bank) or monetary gifts (Warfighter Outfitters) are appreciated. The Sisters Community Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located at 15860 Barclay Dr. east of the Sisters Eagle Airport. Info: sisterscommunitygarden@gmail. com.

New FF Pickup Schedule

Pet Food and pet supply pickups from Furry Friends are now one day a week, every Thursday after 12:30 p.m. If you would like to schedule your pickup for free pet food for your dog or cat call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4.

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 info call 541-678-5483.

Kids’ Book Giveaway

Assistance League of Bend will be providing free books to children facing hardship in Sisters. The event will be held at Sisters Elementary School on Thursday, August 5 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Contact Susan Heberlein at osb@ assistanceleaguebend.org or 541-389-2075.

Celebration of Life

A memorial service for Lindsay Simmons will be held on Saturday, August 7 at 9 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. All who knew Lindsay are invited. Light refreshments will be served after the service.

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)

Friends of Metolius Walk

Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, enjoy a free interpretive walk from Camp Sherman Bridge to Allingham Bridge and back. Susan Prince will talk about the riparian habitat of the Metolius. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fish-viewing platform. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water. For more information call 415-233-3243.

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. For more information call, 541-549-4184.

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Kiwanis Funds Available

Sisters Kiwanis has monetary funds available to be dispersed to nonprofit organizations located within the Sisters School District. Organizations whose focus is serving children are eligible to apply. Others who have specific programs for children but whose overall mission is broader than serving just children may also apply. Application deadline is Friday, August 27. Mail letter explaining how the money will be used to: Sisters Kiwanis, PO Box 1296, Sisters, OR 97759 or call Doug Wills 541-719-1254 for more information.

Volunteer with Sisters Habitat for Humanity

Have fun, make new friends and be involved with an amazing organization! Positions are available at the Thrift Store, ReStore and on the construction site. All areas follow strict COVIDsafety guidelines. New volunteer orientations are offered each Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 12 noon at the Sisters Habitat Office, 141 W. Main Ave. (upstairs). Please RSVP at 541-549-1193 or Kristina@sistershabitat.org as space is limited.

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discuss ongoing efforts and needs in the affected areas. The art show and reception is at the Campbell Gallery, located in the Sisters Art Works building at 204 W. Adams Ave. The reception will feature a jazz guitarist, wine, and appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. The art show will also be part of the Fourth Friday Art Walk on August 27. The Relief Fund was established September 11, 2020, with a mission to support Santiam Canyon residents affected by the Lionshead and Beachie Creek wildfires. Funds are used to provide for recovery, cleanup, and assistance in the rebuilding of communities including Idanha, Breitenbush, Detroit, Niagara, Gates, Mill City, Lyons, and Mehama. Archer explained their reason for making the August art show a fundraiser. “We were both very touched by the catastrophe that happened in the Santiam Canyon last year. I had just finished a fused-glass painting entitled ‘Niagara Waterwheel’ when the fire took everything except the wheel.” Along with some springtime daffodils in front of the structure, the historic waterwheel is one of the few things remaining along Highway 22 in the badly burned area of Niagara. Archer was grateful he’d captured the beauty and charm of the waterwheel. Dill-Simpson’s painting, “Hope in the Fall,” envisions a rebirth of the forest. The deer in her painting represents hope and coming back. “It’s a Detroit-area scene done in a traditional, loose style,” she explained. “As a kid I used to play in the water at Niagara. In the 1950s our family loaded up the station wagon and my dad drove us all along the Santiam River from Mill City, Idanha,

and Detroit Lake. Later as an adult, we stopped there for our fishing licenses. Now they’re bittersweet memories, knowing it’s all gone,” said Dell-Simpson. “The fires happened last September, but the need’s still there.” Dill-Simpson says when she’s painting an animal, she always begins with the eyes. “That’s where the connection starts. When I feel that, I know I’m on the right track. I fell in love with capturing the essence of animals with watercolor. I like both loose and tight techniques,” she said. Dill-Simpson is intrigued by landscapes, on the ground and in the sky. Her painting “Thunderhead” was inspired by days sitting in the wine country, watching the clouds build up with a pristine blue sky behind them. Archer is captivated by Central Oregon scenery. “I love trying to express it. Glass is an incredible medium to try and do that. My work is really inspired by impressionistic paintings. That style forces the viewer to be involved in interpreting the image,” he said. “Doing images in glass art takes multiple firings and layers. I love the challenge of trying to re-create what I’ve photographed in the glass.” He’s pleased when viewers notice that his pieces can have a feel of watercolor and the edges resemble torn paper. “Like hundreds of others, I donated to the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund last year but I see they are a ways from their goal,” said Archer. The devastation in the area is heartbreaking and rebuilding structures and lives, along with the reestablishment of wildlife and trees, will take years to achieve. “This is just a drop in the bucket, but we hope to focus attention and light on the needs in the area,” said Archer. The art show will be available for viewing Monday through Friday throughout August. Archer and

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Dill-Simpson invite people to come by Sisters Art Works and see Central Oregon through their eyes and creations. The gallery is a cool place to find refuge from the heat and step into places loved and cherished by so many in Central Oregon. Whether viewers are touched by the Santiam Canyon story because they recreate there, travel through, or just want to help, Archer and Dill-Simpson hope their efforts will let Santiam Canyon residents know they have not been forgotten by their Sisters neighbors to the east. To learn more about the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund visit https:// santiamcanyonwildfirerelieffund.org. To learn more about Mel Archer’s work visit his website, www.melarcher.com. Terri Dill-Simpson’s website is www.4brushstrokes.com.

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Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. 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.

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. Sisters Church of the Nazarene An Evening with Evergrow 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Local husband-and-wife duo share contemporary favorites, as well as classic hymns. Bring a chair or blanket to sit out on the grass. For additional information call 575-791-8356. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Washed in Black 8 p.m. Tribute to Pearl Jam on the outdoor stage. Tickets at www.bendticket.com. For additional information call 541549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music with Eric Leadbetter 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.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 The Brothers Reed 6 p.m. For additional information call 541549-7427 or go to www.sisterssaloon.net. Sisters Community Church Live Music with Crystal Peaks Refuge Band 6 to 9 p.m. Free summer concert series outside on the lawn! For additional info call 541-549-1201 or go to www.sisterschurch.com. Sisters Community Garden Music with The Ballybogs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Donations appreciated of nonperishable food items for Kiwanis Food Bank or monetary gifts for Warfighter Outfitters. Bring along your picnic dinner and lawn chair. For info www.sisterscommunitygarden.org. Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. 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.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Molly Hatchet 8 p.m. It’s the real Molly Hatchet on the outdoor stage. Tickets at www.bendticket.com. For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Art Works Live Music with Sway Wild & Kristen Grainger & True North 7 p.m. Sisters Folk Festival Summer Concert. Ticket information: www.sistersfolkfestival.org or 541-549-4979.

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Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with In The Pink 8 p.m. An outstanding tribute to Pink Floyd on the outdoor stage. Tickets at www.bendticket.com. For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Art Works Live Music with Making Movies & Raye Zaragoza 7 p.m. Sisters Folk Festival Summer Concert. Ticket information: www.sistersfolkfestival.org or 541-5494979. Sisters Saloon Patio Stage Live Music with Cheyenne West & Silverado 6 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to www.sisterssaloon.net. Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. 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. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to Angela@nuggetnews.com

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A spiritual journey across time By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

J. Chester Armstrong’s latest work is a statement about the evolution of life. He calls it “Out of the Mystic Past Comes the Teaching of the Deer.” Armstrong, better known as “Skip,” is famous among chainsaw artists and wood sculptors, and though his pieces are collected around the world, this one will have its home at Black Butte Ranch. The public has a chance to see this work of art at Armstrong’s studio on Saturday, August 7. A meetand-greet starts at 2 p.m., and the unveiling will take place at about 2:30 p.m. The studio is at 68105 Peterson Burn Rd. Sisters Arts Association is promoting this event as an introduction to its annual Artist Studio Tour, September 25-26. Armstrong’s studio will be featured on the tour as well. The piece is built from Oregon alder, grown on the west side of the Cascades. Timbers were cut, dried, planed, and glued together to create a three-dimensional diagonal canvas, 18 inches thick and approximately sixby-10-feet in dimension. “As I was sitting in my client’s fireplace area, enjoying a great glass of wine, he turned to me and asked ‘Skip, look around. Is there a place where we could put a great piece of art?’” Armstrong recalled. “And behind me, there was a blank wall, 12 feet high and 15 feet long,

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“Out of the Mystic Past Comes the Teaching of the Deer” by J. Chester “Skip” Armstrong. with nothing on it. I envisioned immediately that the picture needed to move from right to left, a reversal in context.” I n h i s m i n d ’s e y e , Armstrong saw animals on the move. “I saw deer, the perfect herd animal, and the momentum they would portray. The dimension I envisioned was time, not space,” Armstrong explained. The first deer to emerge from the cave are primitive and small. They get larger and sleeker over Skip’s portrayal of time. His process began with beams, glued together to selectively curated, eclectic home furnishings, decor & gifts home staging & styling services

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create the shape of the piece. “I was able to build the canvas from that,” he said. “The dimension of time I imagined began with the primitive history found in cave paintings. Fifty thousand years ago, humans first put their images on cave walls. They represented their daily life that included procuring food and their spiritual beliefs. The sculpture embodies humanity, animals, and spirituality.” Armstrong explained: “Cave people lived a fearbased reality — fight or flight — so I created a frightening creature that pokes its head out of the cave. The

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four humans in the piece are depicted as primitive stick figures because they are part of the cave life. At the same time, that small family represents the client’s family and their dog.” The deer in the foreground are a modern representation of the deer in the cave paintings. As a believer in collaborative art, Armstrong gives a lot of credit to his artistic partner, Jan Hansson, to his wife, Anastasia, and to the original cave artists from thousands of years ago.

Armstrong always includes a small part of himself in his major works, and savvy viewers will be able to pick out a pair of hands – Skip’s hands, perhaps – which are also the hands of humanity. In its raw form, the piece was translucent and opaque, like white marble, before it was oiled and finished. The last phase was to seal the wood with teak oil, giving it a glowing color and the feel of flowing honey. “It feels warm, like the sun coming up,” Armstrong said.

Artisan Showcase

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Glove maker has all-American story Those who work with their hands, those who ride horses or motorcycles, those whose hands are no strangers to an axe handle can appreciate a glove that provides good protection — and the aesthetic satisfaction of a well-made piece of American craftsmanship. Since 1941, Sullivan Glove Co. has been providing top-quality gloves for outdoorsmen and women. The company moved from the Bay Area to Bend in 1947. “It all started with deerskin gloves,” said owner Jake Peterson. The high dexterity of deerskin is still part of the repertoire — along with the high abrasion resistance of buffalo. Elkhide and goatskin each bring their unique properties to Sullivan Gloves. “We’re dedicated to all American leather,” Peterson said. “We’re one of the last American glove makers.” Top quality and timeless style earned Sullivan Glove Co. a firm place in the private label market with some of America’s most prestigious outdoor brands. Now, these craftsman-made gloves are available direct from the Bend, Oregon, factory.

Handcrafted soaps are a popular gift

Chris Evensen’s “retirement” business was supposed to keep her engaged and occupied. It worked — in spades. Her handcrafted soaps, encased in felted llama wool fiber by her friend Holly Russell have proved to be “beyond popular.” It’s easy to see why. Infused with essential oils and fragrance oils, they make great, inexpensive gifts, with 35 different scents to choose from. All soaps contain Tussah silk fiber, which gives the soap more shine, lather, and a nice, silky feel. The soaps are long-lasting — three weeks for a bar isn’t unusual. And they’re a unique, handmade item that just feels good to use. The soaps are available locally at Alpaca By Design (140 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters). “I’m so happy to be in his store, because it’s quite an honor,” Evensen said. The soaps are also available online, and sales are tremendous. “I never thought that I’d sell that much soap,” Evensen said. “I’m not really retired at all. I’m really busy — but I’m loving every second of it.”

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Create Your Own Stitching Masterpiece!

These needlework kits support women-owned businesses that cater to “makers.” Enjoy!

Inspiring ‘makers’ to create “The Stitchin’ Post has always been about inspiration and education,” says coowner Valori Wells. Now the venerable Sisters institution is inspiring and educating in new and exciting creative arenas. Since COVID-19 hit, Wells and the team at Stitchin’ Post have refined, reinvented, and reinvigorated its offerings to become what Wells calls “a maker’s mercantile.” “It’s broadening out,” Wells said, adding to the fabric-arts focus that sustained the enterprise for decades. The store celebrates small, unique, women-owned businesses while offering families positive, engaging activities — stitching kits, cross-stitch, beading, macramé, block printing, watercolor… all sorts of skills and projects that creative souls can enjoy on their own and kids can do with their families. The strains and constraints of the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of getting in touch with our creative side, and Stitchin’ Post has made itself a leader in providing materials and instruction to help anyone become a “maker.”

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The fast pace of a successful Sisters artist Jill Neal may have closed her retail gallery in Sisters, but she’s still a major presence in the local arts community. She didn’t want to be tied down — and she needed time to paint. Time for art can be hard to find for a successful artist, caught up in fulfillment duties. “I have a lot of art orders going out, which is nice,” she said. Neal is so busy, she may need an assistant to help her keep up. Her famous lines of Wild Women and the Wild West are found on wine labels and coffee mugs, and most of her work heads to clients out of state. She plans to attend shows for the first time in many months just to reconnect with customers. Neal has a work space in Sisters and she urges her local clients to give her a call to access her art. She’s still pursuing the work that drives all her passions. “I have some abstracts I’m doing of horses,” she said. “I’m having a blast, but wish I had more time!”

Legendary Payne bamboo fly rods are works of art

After making renowned bamboo fly rods since 1876, Edward Payne established E.F. Payne Rod Company in 1898 as an artisan manufacturer of custom, handcrafted E.F. Payne fly rods, currently the last American-made split-bamboo fly rods. Current owner Dave Holloman bought the E.F. Payne Rod Company in 1992, but he has been hand-making artisan bamboo rods for over 50 years, meticulously following and staying true to the techniques created by Edward Payne. These legendary rods, made in Bend, are in use worldwide. In recent years, a line of equally fine graphite rods, reels, premium fly line, and leaders have been developed. Classic fly designs are still available today. Come by the shop and see why E.F. Payne fly rods have extraordinary performance and resiliency, then select the line weight and length for your personal use. An E.F. Payne fly rod is a lifelong investment, often passed down in families, providing years of pleasure on the water.

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

Grand Wood Wall Art uses high-tech equipment to make low-tech-looking art. Infusing images into wood for art ranging from postcard-size pieces to large overthe-couch installations creates a uniquely warm and striking form of art — often featuring vintage maps, old city illustrations, and rustic flags — that has caught on across America. Michael Barnes, who founded the company out of his garage in 2009, says that the technology he discovered made him simply “fall in love with my own product” — wall, garden, and gift art. Each piece is unique, depending on what wood is used. “I’d never seen something that’s created such beauty out of wood,” he said. “It was just such a startling, new product.” Moving to Sisters in the past year, Barnes set up his shop and eight employees here to work with fire-damaged logs, milled locally. The company has over 3,000 licensed dealers — including Sisters Log Furniture, which has always been one of their biggest retailers. With each piece sold, Grand Wood Wall Art donates to the National Forest Foundation.

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Creating beautiful sounds out of extraordinary woods Tucked away in a corner of the Sisters Industrial Park is Sisters Fine Woodworking and Hardwood — a place where legendary wood and craftsmanship come together in unique instruments that resonate with both sound and history. Greg Davidge has delved into the delicate and demanding craft of custom guitar building since 1972, training under the legendary Steve Grimes. He builds with a variety of fine woods. And they are truly custom pieces. “I love to work with people who want to build a guitar a certain way, whether it’s the sound or the look,” he says. “I have an unbelievable stable of wood for them to choose from.” Some of that wood is unique and historic — like redwood that came from a Southern Pacific Railroad tunnel. Special wood makes a special guitar — beautiful to look at, warm and rich in tone, and a joy to play.” Davidge is currently taking orders, with finished guitars about one year out.

Artisanal tea benefits community For Garth Tosello, being considered an artisan is a potent distinction. “When I think of the word ‘artisan,’ I think of Creation,” he says. “For me, the word Creation is a biblical word. And I believe that the thought of Creation is where it all starts. Running an artisan business means to create something that is beneficial to others. “Suttle Tea was created to bring health to our community through sourcing teas, herbs, and spices from clean, organic, and small farms. It is important to us to build relationships, little by little, at the farm end to the cup-of-tea end. Whether our tea is enjoyed in one of our reserved tables/gatherings spaces, or outside on the Suttle Tea porch, or at home.” Suttle Tea’s motto is: “Be refreshed — refresh others.” Their refreshing reach has grown — they now ship their artisan-crafted tea all over the U.S. Even Hawaiians and Alaskans drink Suttle Tea! They’ve grown their wholesale side, furnishing teas to places like OPB and House on Metolius and even to a nonprofit café in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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A former social worker, self-taught artist, and entrepreneur, Kelly Rae Roberts picked up her first paintbrush at age 30 and everything changed. That was 16 years ago. Since then, her signature mixed-media style and angels/guides have gone on to be licensed worldwide on thousands of products in the gift, home decor, and stationery industries. Her work often includes affirmations that inspire and uplift, validating the human experience and the seasons of life. “My process involves vintage paper, collage, and all sorts of painterly textures. It’s messy, free, and intuitive,” she said. One year ago, she opened the local shop Marigold & True to show her work and to support other makers. She has also launched fabric collections since arriving in Sisters. “I love being an artist in Sisters,” she said, “because the community really supports it.” You can learn more at KellyRaeRobets. com or pop into her store, Marigold & True, at 351 W. Hood Ave. (next to The Open Door).

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Shoup told The Nugget, “Over those 11 months, I have gotten to work on various projects, from the Sisters Country Vision program administration, Celebrating 75 planning and graphic-design products, to the Comprehensive Plan update process, and more. I got exactly the experience I was hoping to get through my AmeriCorps service year — to gain hands-on experience in the urban planning field and to learn what my strengths and assets are as a professional.” Community Development Director Scott Woodford expressed his pleasure with Shoup’s hiring. “Having worked directly with Emme over the last year on the Comprehensive Plan, it was clear that she had the skills and the temperament to succeed in the new planner position and, as the community got to know her and see her in action, I could sense that they appreciated her and her quality work, too. For us, she was the obvious candidate, and we look forward to having her on our team.” Shoup has had a positive reaction to her internship. “I am so proud of the work that I have done this past year, and to have had the opportunity to prove what I have to offer as a land-use planner,” she said. In her new position, Shoup will work with Planning Technician Carol Jenkins, Principal Planner Nicole Mardell, and Community Development Director Woodford, handling the dayto-day duties of building permit and land-use application review and assisting the public (Sisters property owners, architects, developers, realtors, and appraisers) with their planning, zoning, and building-related inquiries. Additionally, she will be

Having worked directly with Emme over the last year on the Comprehensive Plan, it was clear that she had the skills and the temperament to succeed in the new planner position... — Scott Woodford in a supporting role in permit application review, researching and writing technical findings, code enforcement, and using maps and other visual communication tools for public outreach. Shoup will also assist the community development director and the principal planner on long-range planning activities such as helping implement the Comprehensive Plan and other community projects. “Having her here will allow us to open up the principal planner’s time to tackle other pressing City projects that have been on the back burner lately due to staff bandwidth, such as efficiency measures to help implement the updated Comprehensive Plan, and housing and development code amendments such as wildfire mitigation,” said Woodford. Explaining what attracted her to the field of urban planning, Shoup said, “What guided me to the field of urban planning was the passion to improve community well-being holistically

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Invasion of the ants Well, our move to Eugene has opened up a new challenge for us — an invasion of tiny ants. And, oh boy, have they moved in! There are nearly a thousand species of ants in North America. They range in size from tiny specks to as big as a AAA battery. And they’re ubiquitous — they’re everywhere! My wife, Sue, is having more fun trying to outsmart them. Just as challenging as keeping squirrels out of the bird feeder. First she used peppermint oil along their route to block

their scent trail. “That should do it,” she said, having confidence that the strong peppermint oil would send them back home. Nope, that didn’t work. They just went around it. We had completely underestimated the reasoning ability of the ant’s tiny brain. I can hear them talking it over: “Hey guys, just hold your noses and we can go around it. Our scouts have discovered a lot of rich goodies in this place, and it’ll be well worth the extra work to harvest it.” And they kept coming. Pretty soon we could make out a marching ant trail of them coming and going on the kitchen counter. They found a tiny hole in the framing around the kitchen window and lo-and-behold they started arriving by the hundreds. A continuous black line of them was coming from the edge of the window, across the kitchen counter, up on the white wall under the microwave, to the other side of the kitchen, down that wall and up the side of the tall, plastic garbage can.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon I have a hunch the ants thought they’d died and gone to heaven. And of course Sue started using more oil to mask the ant’s foraging trail. Yeah, you guessed it, we are not into using pesticides, poisons, or harmful chemicals! It stalled them, and we thought we had won the battle. But, ants being ants, they soon found a new way to get to the food source by coming and going through a tiny hole in the ceiling where it meets the kitchen wall. We wondered how many thousands more were inside the walls waiting to hear from their friends. We moved the garbage can to the garage and, again, we thought we had solved the ant problem. Hah! Two days passed since we discovered that our home had become an ant restaurant. Moving the big food source seemed an obvious solution to the invasion. But when Sue opened the cupboard the next morning she discovered a number of the sneaky little black guys congregating around the lid of the honey jar. And then,

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Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus Rufus) is a fiery and often quarrelsome hummingbird that is the most common visitor to our nectar feeders. The brilliant orange gorget and rufous back flash in the sunlight as they move from blossom to blossom gleaning nectar. The Rufous is an important pollinator within the plant communities, pollinating a number of plants that bees are unable to reach. Weighing in at a little over a penny, the Rufous Hummingbird feeds frequently, for it can lose up to 10 percent of its body weight overnight! They have massive energy needs, as they maintain wingbeat speeds of 50-200 beats per second and a heart rate that can reach 1,280 beats per minute. The males perform mating dives

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mint-scented toothpaste and, since we have white walls, spread it all around the window frame and into any and all cracks where those little busybodies could find an entrance. In addition she has cleaned every surface with vinegar water and so far, finger’s crossed, we have kept these intrepid insects at bay. Ain’t Nature grand!

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and teardown option with a cost/benefit analysis between the two. That’s when the board decided it was throwing good money after bad to try and remodel The Lodge. Now we have a dedicated path toward the rebuild scenario and have completed the design development phase,” said Head. “We’ve chosen a design that meets the needs and desires of the homeowners today and into the future. We’re designing a building that’s more easily accessible. The current building is multiple levels with tons of stairs and it’s choppy in its design. There’s no elevator. We wanted to create an easyto-navigate footprint that provides elevator access between levels for homeowners. We will apply a strategy that considers the seasonal operations of the building,” said Head. The design focuses on a place to gather. Creating a multiuse space, that accommodates many functions happening simultaneously without interfering with one another, was important to planners. Small groups can meet for a number of interests, from quilting to book clubs and as a retreat space. Architects created a meeting space on the south side of the building that is divisible, with breakaway walls that can accommodate smaller, more intimate groups or a retreat presentation model. “There will be designated meeting spaces and a private, separate dining room that can be reserved by homeowners and their guests on the upper second level with an absolutely gorgeous panoramic view,” explained Head. “A lot of thought was given to accomplish a number of functions at the same time. That includes weddings, anniversary, birthday, and graduation celebrations. Parking is

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The new Black Butte Ranch Lodge in an artist’s rendering. We want the community of Sisters to be proud of that and come out and share in that,” said Head. “Our core objective is to provide an authentic Central Oregon dining experience and ensure The Lodge is one with nature. That’s why there’s so many floor-toceiling windows to bring the outside in. The new building serves our intent to support outdoor dining for those who want to be out in nature.” Head welcomes guests from the community of Sisters who come out to rent bikes, golf, ride horses, and dine. “We want them to enjoy this next generation of The Lodge,” he said. “We know we have the perfect makeup for that one-of a-kind experience and we’re simply stewards of that beauty. We’re looking forward to that next 50 years. We want the new lodge to blend in with nature

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letter to parents asserting that “children are medically, physically, and psychologically harmed by mask mandates.” She wrote, “I will not tolerate any mandate that risks the safety, learning, or social development of our students. Our district will do whatever it takes to retain the stance of local decisionmaking and have masks be optional, honoring each family’s wishes for their own student.” Sisters Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl was out of town and unavailable for comment at press time. Don Hedrick, recently named Sisters School Board chair, told The Nugget, “Of course, everyone wishes we didn’t have to wear masks, but the school board and the superintendent’s responsibility is to keep the students and staff safe. I don’t know if other orders or directives will be coming down from the State Board of Education, the governor, or Oregon Health Authority. We continue to operate in the midst of a moving target.”

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obtain a search warrant on his business, based on the allegation that he was practicing massage without a license. “That just wasn’t the case,” Boyle told The Nugget. “None of it was true.” “We’re seeking the affidavit from the person that filed the charges as well,” Boyle said. The Nugget asked District Attorney John Hummel to clarify why charges were dropped. He replied via email: “I declined to file criminal charges in this case because I determined the State could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Boyle touched the complaining witness in an area of her body that would constitute a crime,” Hummel stated. “I did report Mr. Boyle to the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists for practicing massage without a license.” In a subsequent interview, Hummel said that the witness whose complaint generated the sex abuse accusation was right to come forward, even though he determined that the touching she described did not cross the line into a criminal act. “When she was touched, she felt that there was something wrong. This is not the way she was touched in previous massages,” Hummel said. “She saved potentially hundreds of other people from being massaged by somebody who wasn’t licensed. So, good for her.”

Boyle told The Nugget that Hop in the Spa has refunded approximately $5,000 since his arrest, to clients who had made reservations, but, he said, “we can’t even calculate the cost of this.” He is most concerned about damage to his personal reputation. “Obviously, when you charge me with a sex offense without any cause — pretty serious for them to drop a charge like this,” he said. “The real question is, how do we undo the damage,” he said. “This whole case was a matter of guiltyuntil-proven-innocent… Obviously trying to recoup my reputation is the most important thing.” J e f f Va n L a a n e n , Compliance and Licensing Manager with the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) confirmed last week that the OBMT is investigating the matter. He said that he is the investigator, and has been working closely with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and local authorities on the case. The OBMT investigation is regulatory, not criminal. “Because we are a regulatory agency, we have the ability to issue a fine for an offense,” he said. “That’s generally the only jurisdiction our agency has over an unlicensed practitioner.” The investigation is based on statements made to law enforcement by complaining witnesses, Van Laanen said. The Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office reported after Boyle’s arrest that “investigators learned Boyle had performed massages on several women without a proper license.” Boyle asserts that Hop in the Spa does not offer

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What is ‘massage’ in Oregon law? While the Deschutes C o u n t y D A’s o f f i c e declined to pursue criminal charges against Hop in the Spa owner Mike Boyle, there remains a regulatory investigation by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) into allegations of practicing massage without a license. Boyle has asserted repeatedly that Hop in the Spa does not do massage. Practice of massage without a license is prohibited under Oregon law. According to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 687.011): “Massage,” “massage therapy” or “bodywork” means the use of pressure, friction, stroking, tapping or kneading on the human body, or the use of vibration or stretching on the human body by manual or mechanical means or gymnastics, with or without appliances such as vibrators, infrared heat, sun lamps or external baths, and with or without lubricants such as salts, powders, liquids or creams, for the purpose of, but not limited to, maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical condition. Certain limited practices such as “reflexology” and “using touch to affect the energy systems or channels of energy of the body” do

not fall under the definition of massage. The “practice of massage” is defined as “the performance of massage: (a) For purposes other than sexual contact, as defined in ORS 167.002 (5); and (b) For compensation.” The question of compensation is an important one in the Hop in the Spa case. In an email to The Nugget, Boyle said, “If I did a massage without a license, why did the [DA] not move forward on those charges? The warrant was predicated on an affidavit from the sheriffs that I did massage without a license. Why did they drop the charges? Could it be they figured out the exclusion of ‘no compensation’? Why did they not include financial data in the warrant? That would have determined if payment was made.” OBMT investigator Jeff Van Laanen told The Nugget that he considers what the complaining witnesses in the case described to meet the legal definition of massage (see story, page 1). He acknowledged that there is a question as to whether massage can be treated as “complementary” in a package deal. “That’s something the Board will have to consider,” he said.

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on the part of the caller. Obviously, it should not have happened, but it did, and being disrespectful to others is not right. Before condemning the people working there, find out what happened and why. No one is perfect and mistakes happen. I’m sure they have learned a valuable lesson from this and will not let it happen again. Remember the saying, treat others as you would like to be treated. Darlene and John Knox (Editor’s note: The Nugget is following up on this matter and will have a story in the August 11 edition clarifying what did and did not occur in this incident.)

Equity vs. equality To the Editor: Equity is not equality. The school board seeks to teach equity to our children. The concept of equity means equal outcome regardless of merit. If you work hard to create a business or career should someone who has not be given your asset? That is equity. Let’s scrap this nonsense and get back to what works. Equality of opportunity is what works. Anyone who puts the work into their goals should and will be able to succeed. This is America and we all live here. Jody Prisi

Trump and Sinatra response To the Editor: The letter by Terry Coultas praising and criticizing President Trump (and Frank Sinatra) serves my personal politics about the same way as Terry’s: “Seeing past dislike” (The Nugget, July 28). Trump’s personality did rub people the wrong way, Democrats and Republicans alike. But remember, the evangelical Christian bloc is the group that put Trump over the top to attain the White House in 2016. As president, Trump followed through with his campaign promises of pro-life and religious freedoms policies. But when President Trump was in office, the liberal media wouldn’t touch his pro-life and religious freedom accomplishments with a 10-foot pole. The last things the liberal media care about are the pro-life movement and religious freedoms in public policies. These two things are anathema to the Democratic Party and their constituents. The savvy evangelical Christian (and Catholic) voters kept track of Trump’s efforts for these two noble causes and were prepared to reward him with the same votes to put him back in the White House in the 2020 election. But

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To the Editor: In the July 28 Nugget, Susan Cobb, guest columnist, declared it’s just “Smoke and mirrors on Critical Race Theory.” Susan quotes information from websites regarding CRT but left out one critical name tied to the origin and development of the theories: Karl Marx. From her points of reference, Susan concluded that the “hype being promulgated across the USA about CRT is just that.” I lovingly disagree with her conclusion. Susan may not be aware of what is starting to happen in school boards and communities across the nation as parents start to see what is taught and what is planned to teach their children: propaganda that is destructive and contrary to the common sense teachings of MLK and gospel of Jesus Christ. What if little Johnny comes home from his first day as a third grader in Sisters and tells Mom and Dad he learned about being ashamed of his whiteness and must confess to being privileged so as not to be a racist? In his excitement to share all that he learned little Johnny asks his Dad (retired PhD Intel mathematician), “Did you know that 2+2 doesn’t necessarily equal 4?” What can parents do? All parents, concerned citizens, and church leaders must stand up and speak out in defense of our children from the CRT derived racist/Marxist propaganda targeting them from the far left. Real life, not theory, necessitates teaching actual recorded history (positive or negative), math, English, and writing to compete in a complex world. That simple education methodology has worked in America since our founding; resulting in America becoming the world’s greatest nation and the most sought-after place on earth to live and succeed in freedom. What value to society is a “theory” seeking to divide? It’s probably no more valuable than teaching the ancient theory that the earth is flat or the sun revolves around the earth. (All from scholars and academics, of course.) One individual knowledgeable in CRT history and ideology behind the various theories is Voddie Baucham. His teachings on CRT can be found on YouTube and parents, etc. need to educate themselves. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Ben Carson also offers his point of view on CRT; worth researching. A discussion/analysis on racism back in 2017 with Morgan Freeman and Don Lemon (also available on Youtube) is pretty enlightening in my opinion. Jeff Mackey

PORTLAND (AP) — In response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Oregon and updated national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, state health officials announced Tuesday, July 27, they are recommending that people wear a mask in public indoor settings — including those who are fully vaccinated. The announcement occurred the same day that the Oregon Health Authority reported 1,032 new and presumed COVID-19 cases, the state’s highest daily case count since January based on recent data. “Today’s reported sharp rise in confirmed and presumptive cases and in hospitalizations in Oregon are sobering reminders that the pandemic is not over, especially for Oregonians who remain unvaccinated,’’ said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state epidemiologist and state health officer. As cases continue to rise across the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the Delta variant of the coronavirus is fueling infection surges. Citing new information about the variant’s ability to spread among vaccinated people, the CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors at schools nationwide, regardless of vaccination status. The new guidance follows recent decisions in Los Angeles and St. Louis to

revert to indoor mask mandates amid a spike in COVID19 cases and hospitalizations that have been especially bad in the South. The country is averaging more than 57,000 cases a day and 24,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations. Oregon health officials announced that their recommendations apply statewide and not just in areas with high infection rates. Reimplemented restrictions — including mask mandates, capacity limits, county risk levels that dictate restrictions, and distancing requirements — that were lifted by Gov. Kate Brown on June 30 has also always been a possibility. During a public Q&A this month, Sidelinger said that if cases, hospitalizations and deaths surge then “nothing is off the table’’ when it comes to the possibility of reinstating restrictions. Health officials continue to reiterate that the greatest protection against COVID19 is the vaccine. However in Oregon, around 29 percent of adults have yet to be vaccinated. Health officials warn the increased spread of the Delta variant poses a great risk for unvaccinated people. Last month, the health authority reported that 92 percent of coronavirus cases in June and 94 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in unvaccinated Oregonians. In a sign of slowing demand for the vaccine, last week the State’s first mass vaccination clinic at the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center in Salem closed. Oregon Health Authority reported that nearly 93,000 doses of vaccine have been thrown away after expiring. In one-third of Oregon’s counties — many rural — less than 50 percent of the adult population is vaccinated.

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Bird language By Rachel Smith Guest Columnist

Want some truly unbiased reporting? Bird language is what most creatures tune in to, in order to know about danger and opportunity in their neighborhood. Because animals can’t go to the ATM to withdraw energy, they must be extremely conscious of conserving their energy as they feed, rest, and raise young. Conservation of energy is so key that, on a cold night in winter, a chickadee disturbed from sleep that loses the warmth stored in its puffed-out feathers can die before morning. For this reason, animals have learned to listen to birds communicating about forest activity in order to avoid danger. Many birds have a buddy system and make companion calls to stay in contact and confirm they’re OK. The harmonious tapestry of safety calls is called baseline, and animals respond quickly to birds’ alarm calls that disturb baseline. With some dedication, most anyone can learn to read the body language and calls of birds, to know who and what is moving through the landscape. I have been using books and recordings by Jon Young to get the basic instructions, and the rest is all down to my own dedication and “dirt time.” You can work with the Kamana program and “Advanced Bird Language” and “Seeing Through Native Eyes” recordings, or get a taste from his book “What the Robin Knows,” available through Paulina Springs Books. I can’t recommend a better way to get to know all your neighbors, and yourself! This has opened

a whole universe of understanding and lifelong learning, which is both magical, deeply satisfying, and profoundly transformative for me. I have found myself able to see wildlife and feel included in their lives in a way that makes me feel truly seen, humbled, and delighted. With so many folks turning to the trails and open spaces for recreation and peace during the pandemic, I bring this up for two reasons. When we go without awareness into nature, riding our bikes or letting our dog running happily ahead on the loose, it can be like turning a shooter loose in a mall for the creatures in the path. They use up precious stores of energy to bolt from danger, and their alarm calls alert everyone within earshot to run away! Secondly, we protect what we love. There is so much to love about this area, and learning bird language can give you an in, to a secret world all around us. Birds treat us differently when we honor their energy budget and their presence. Individual birds can build such strong relationships with us that they recognize and interact with us in an intimate way, even coming to ask us for help. And they teach this recognition to their children and other forest dwellers. It’s a real, tangible VIP pass into nature. And as an extra bonus, doing the work to tap into bird language can make us better people. We learn about ourselves, empathy, and the impact of our moods, and about how we are all interconnected. For the isolation and loneliness created by the pandemic, using these tools can bring us peace, optimism,

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Oregon governor signs ambitious energy bill By Sara Cline Associated Press/Report for America

PORTLAND (AP) — Oregon’s clean energy bill, which sets one of the most ambitious timelines in the country for moving to 100 percent clean electricity sources, was signed by Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday. The legislation lays out a timetable for the state’s two major power companies — Portland General Electric and Pacific Power — to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity sold to Oregon consumers. Additionally, it bans the expansion or new construction of power plants that burn fossil fuels and allocates $50 million in grants for community-based energy projects, among other measures. “With these policies, we will create jobs in a 21st Century, clean energy economy,” Brown said. “We will reduce carbon emissions. And, we will make sure the economic, environmental, and health benefits of our clean energy economy reach all Oregonians, especially those who have been disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution.” The bill requires Portland General Electric and Pacific Power to submit plans to reduce emissions by 80 percent from a baseline amount by 2030, 90 percent by 2035, and 100 percent by 2040. Dave Robertson, vice president of Public Affairs at Portland General Electric, says the timeline is an “important step toward the clean energy future.” “It provides a clear path for this critical transition while protecting the affordability and reliability of electricity, and it establishes greenhouse gas reduction targets that are in line with the climate goals we set for ourselves late last year,’’ Robertson said. At least 17 other states and the District of Columbia have already adopted similar goals, according to the Clean Energy States Alliance. But officials say Oregon’s timeline is the “strongest electricity emissions reduction timeline in the country’’. The deadline is nearer than nearly every other state that has adopted a clean power plan, including Washington and California. Oregon would measure its progress in an atypical way too. Most states have opted to ratchet down greenhouse gas emissions by requiring utilities to gradually increase the amount of power they get from renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Oregon, which has already

had such a “renewable portfolio standard’’ since 2007, is taking a more straightforward approach: requiring Portland General Electric and Pacific Power to reduce their overall carbon emissions, which are tracked by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality. “Already, we are seeing the devastating impacts of climate change, from more frequent drought to more severe wildfire seasons that put our homes and our families in jeopardy,’’ said Rep. Jason Kropf, a sponsor of the bill and a Bend Democrat. “This bill will put Oregon on a pathway for a more environmentally sound future and create economic opportunity and jobs for our working families.’’ Environmental activists have called the bill’s passage a huge victory, especially as the state and country continue to see the worsening effects of climate change. But the bill, which passed in Oregon’s Senate 16-12 and in the House 35-20, has also been criticized. “Hiking Oregonians’ energy costs during an economic recovery is one of the dumbest ideas I have ever heard of,’’ said Senate Republican Leader Fred Girod. “This bill just adds insult to injury to the countless Oregonians who have endured massive hardship over the last year and a half.’’ Opponents of the bill say the policy will increase electric prices for Oregonians, cause business energy costs to skyrocket, and put strain on the power grid — possibly leading to rolling blackouts. “This bill accomplishes nothing for our environment,’’ Girod said. “It is simply a bill to virtue signal to extreme environmentalist groups that will cause Oregonians to pay more for less reliable energy.’’ Whether or not the timeline is attainable is also uncertain. “If you go out to 2030, we think we can hit that,’’ PacifiCorp Senior Vice President Scott Bolton told The Oregonian/Oregon Live last month. “We were pretty clear though, beyond that we don’t have a plan that shows we can get there.’’ Likewise, Brett Sims, a vice president at Portland General Electric, told The Oregonian the company can meet the 2030 target by eliminating coal, operating its natural gas fired plants to serve peaks rather than base load demand, and adding substantial wind, solar, storage, and demand reduction strategies to its resource mix. However, the 2040 target, he said, remains aspirational.

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HOLDMAN: Community builder honored for work in Sisters Continued from page 1

community-building efforts: the Sisters Community Builder group; the Sisters Community website (a free platform where Sisters Country residents can go to connect with each other and gain valuable community information, including emergency information); and as a member of the visioning team that developed and implemented the Sisters Country Vision,” according to her nomination letter. “I’m humbled to receive the honor,” Holdman said. “My intentions have been to help others to have the tools, resources, and encouragement to make a positive difference in their community. Honestly, I’m uncomfortable receiving the attention as I’d rather shine a light on the important work that the Sisters Country Community Builders Alliance is doing to identify and address the issues, needs, and barriers for a vibrant and supportive community. They are the superstars.” H o l d m a n ’s p r e v i o u s work experience made her uniquely qualified to lead the C4C effort. She began as a legislative assistant at the Oregon legislature in 1983, moving on to various jobs at the Oregon Department of Agriculture from 1984-1998, working with commodity marketing organizations such as strawberries, salmon, wine, and microbrewery beer. She was very involved in the formative years of the Oregon wine industry, serving as the administrator of the Wine Advisory Board, and acted as a liaison to the microbrewery industry as it

was forming. One very special position was as the cellar master for the State’s official wine cellar located in the governor’s mansion, serving three different governors. According to Holdman, “From 1989-1998, I served as the special assistant to the director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, spending much of my time with policy, promotion, and public relations work throughout the state. I was the agency’s liaison for regional strategies and key industries economic development work conducted around the state when the Oregon lottery was established and was funding economic development opportunities in Oregon’s counties.” A special opportunity presented itself when in 1995-1996 the governor sent Holdman to Japan to live for 11 months and to serve as a goodwill ambassador for a sister-state relationship with Toyama Prefecture. She also participated in the State of Oregon’s Leadership Oregon program for young government leaders. After leaving her work with the State in 1998 and moving to Bend with her now-husband, John Dunlap, Holdman began her work with nonprofits — as vice president for resource development for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Oregon and as a fundraiser for Hospice of Bend-La Pine and Volunteers in Medicine. In 2006, Holdman and her husband formed real estate investment and management companies, of which she is a managing partner. It was following their move to Sisters in 2014 that Holdman began the effort to establish a civility project in Sisters during a time of some public, disrespectful behavior shown toward

government and nonprofit leaders who were volunteering to serve their community. “Truthfully, it took a lot of courage, personal time, and energy to address the uncivil words and behaviors that were negatively impacting Sisters Country seven years ago,” she said. “I am so thankful for the committed group of people who joined me to form Citizens4Community and to launch the Speak Your Peace Civility Project as one effort to understand and address incivility. This important initiative would not have been possible without the talents of Amy Burgstahler… serving as the ‘voice’ for C4C as well as overseeing the creative design of materials that promote the organization.” Hard work came early for Holdman, growing up northwest of Pendleton on a wheat and cattle ranch in a community bearing the Holdman name. Her ancestors, who came on the Oregon Trail in 1845 to Roseburg, eventually homesteaded the area

near Pendleton in 1882. Her younger brother Chris still runs the farm. Holdman is the third of four children that were born in six years. Following the 2020 strategic planning efforts of C4C, Holdman explained it was apparent that with the natural progression of the nonprofit organization, “it was time to hire an executive director to oversee the expanding community building work that our community partners were asking us to lead and facilitate on their behalf… Linda Cline has been hired as the ED and I am confident that she has the skills and talent to guide the C4C board at this time... “With Linda overseeing administrative matters, the time had come for me to shift my attention to my family and to help my husband build a new home in Sisters. I’m actively involved in the design and construction of the house. The laptop computer has gone on the shelf, to be replaced by a paintbrush and tile saw.”

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teacher and administrator, before moving to Oregon in 1982 where he completed his career working in Chiloquin, and, finally, Tillamook from where he retired in 1991. He and his wife, Shirley, also a retired teacher, have lived in Sisters since 2003. Hedrick views the role of the School Board very clearly: “Our job as a board is fairly limited. We hire and evaluate the superintendent, we produce and approve the budget, negotiate contracts, and work on policy. The work we do is to help ensure that we are supporting the best possible education for the students of Sisters. When asked about the issues facing the Sisters School District he said he is concerned about the latest news regarding the uptick in coronavirus cases in Oregon and what that impact will have on schools in the upcoming year. “Obviously the virus, with the Delta variant, is spreading and is a big problem, and the governor has announced orders about mask wearing inside state buildings and that K-12 school students will also be wearing masks,” he said. “What I want most is for our students to be able to be in school all year with a full five-day school week, but I am concerned that may not happen if things get worse again.” “Of course, everyone wishes we didn’t have to wear masks, but the School Board and the superintendent’s responsibility is to keep the students and staff safe. I don’t know if other orders or directives will be coming down from the State Board of Education, the governor, or Oregon Health Authority,” he added. “We

continue to operate in the midst of a moving target.” Hedrick is very excited about the new elementary school that will be built in the next couple of years and said he feels very pleased about the interest shown by community members applying to serve on the bond oversight committee. With his experience as a school administrator in Oregon with his board service, Hedrick is no stranger to the challenges of the way Oregon funds schools and is concerned once again about the State’s appropriation of funds this year not being enough. “Oregon does things sort of backward when it comes to the budget process,” he explained. “School districts are required by law to have a budget approved by June 30 each year, but we often don’t know what the State’s final allocations will be by then.” Oregon has approved an overall education budget of $9.3 billion for K-12 schools. In addition to Hedrick and Thorsett, the other three board members include Jeff Smith, Edie Jones, and newly elected Jenica Cogdill. Hedrick said, “I think we have a really good board right now.” Jones, Thorsett, and, Cogdill are relatively new, and Hedrick hopes that they can have an opportunity in the year ahead to take part in training workshops offered by the Oregon School Board Association, which have largely been unavailable in the past year or so due to the pandemic. “Even Jeff (Smith) and I, who have a lot of experience, would benefit from some refresher workshops,” he said. “There’s a definite learning curve and these trainings really help.” The next School Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. at the school district office.

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Oregon approves killing up to four wolves PORTLAND (AP)—_ The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved killing up to four uncollared wolves in eastern Oregon’s Baker County, where officials say the Lookout Mountain wolf pack attacked four cows in 14 days. The state has confirmed that wolves killed or hurt the cows from July 14 to July 26, and it approved a kill permit for the affected livestock producer, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. State rules allow for the lethal removal of wolves when repeated attacks present a significant risk to livestock and when nonlethal methods such as electric fencing or hazing haven’t stopped the attacks. A kill permit authorizes the livestock producer or their agents to shoot a wolf from the ground. Fish and Wildlife staff may also help and may shoot from the air. Agency spokeswoman Michelle Dennehy said she doesn’t know yet if the State will be assisting with this permit.

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She said lethal removal has been approved about a half-dozen times since 2009 when the wolves were first reestablished in Oregon. The last time the state authorized a kill permit was in June 2018, after the Pine Creek wolf pack killed two calves and injured four others in Baker County. The area authorized for lethal removal is northeast of Durkee and includes private and public land where the affected livestock producer has a grazing permit. Dennehy said her agency found the livestock producer whose cows were attacked has been using non-lethal measures for years. Both adult wolves in the Lookout Mountain pack have radio collars for state tracking, and neither is eligible for lethal removal. The breeding pair had two pups last year, Dennehy said, and the state documented another seven pups in May. As of April, the state had

173 wolves in 22 packs. Conservation groups are critical of state policies allowing the killing of wolves and argue gray wolves still need protection as the species is still recovering. Earlier this year, five wolves were found dead in eastern Oregon, and Fish and Wildlife reported nine wolf fatalities statewide last year, including three illegally poached. Gray wolves were removed from the federal Endangered Species List in January, allowing Fish and Wildlife to take over the management of their population. On Thursday, a coalition of 70 groups filed a formal petition to re-list the gray wolf as an endangered species throughout the West. Erik Molvar, executive director of Western Watersheds Project, said his group is especially concerned about rules in Idaho and Montana that call for killing a large portion of existing wolf populations.

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