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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Making the Metolius a healthy home By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

For more than a decade, the Forest Service has been making home improvements for the fish population of the Metolius River. Last week, work crews conducted the latest phase of a project adding large logs and downed trees into the stream to restore fish habitat. The work is part of an ongoing project that began in 2008 to restore large wood to the river to improve fish habitat. Nearly 1,000 trees have been placed in the river since that time. Certain areas were left alone to act as a “control” sample for the effects of the additional habitat. “The monitoring we did on the fish showed 300 percent increase in chinook [salmon],” said Deschutes National Forest Fisheries Biologist Wendy Brewer. Redband trout saw a 200 percent increase. Such results encouraged the Forest Service to fill in the control areas with additional habitat.

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

COVID-19 “may have plateaued but has not crested” in Deschutes County, according to Mike Johnson, senior data scientist at St. Charles Health System. Johnson reported last week that the hospital is still seeing a steady number of cases every day in September, roughly 100 per day, the same number as in August. Both Johnson and Dr. Doug Merrill, medical director at St. Charles, expressed chagrin that local behavior is not changing, observing a sense in the community that the pandemic is over. “It’s not,” Merrill said emphatically. He is somewhat appalled seeing stadiums full of unmasked, cheering, shouting fans.

ODOT will remove hazard trees along highways By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

safely. The logs quickly become overgrown with grasses and

Dead and dying trees will be removed in coming months along Highway 20 and 126 east of Sisters. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will cut down trees that are deemed a hazard. Peter Murphy, spokesman for ODOT, told The Nugget, that trees in the right-of-way are being evaluated now, and when they are determined to be a hazard, “we will remove them through our hazard tree removal process.” This process does not include testing to see if the trees were affected by the

See METOLIUS on page 23

See TREES on page 20

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

Logs were lifted and dropped or skidded into the stream on the Metolius River, where they will eventually become overgrown and resemble islands. That makes for prime habitat for Chinook salmon and other fish. The project mimics historical conditions when “tree falls would pretty much choke this river,” Brewer explained.

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“Delta is eight times as effective as COVID from last spring,” Merrill said, adding, “We’re combining irresponsible behavior with a far more malicious version of the virus.” It’s a revolving door, Johnson indicates. On September 21, 16 patients were discharged and 16 admitted. “As ugly as August was, September is on track to be a new record,” Johnson said. Merrill is disheartened that some recent headlines touting the decline in cases statewide have been perceived as being out of the woods. “All pandemics are local,” Merrill said. They are dependent on local behavior – masking, handwashing, distancing. He expressed gratitude that See DELTA on page 27

The new habitat won’t choke the stream now — in fact, care is taken to make sure no logs span the channel so that kayakers can navigate

Glory Daze was ‘glorious’ & ‘dazzling’

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Cheryle Bridge of Bend matched her bright yellow ’56 T-Bird. By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

“Glorious.” “Dazzling.” Those were two of the many superlatives tossed about Saturday when Glory Daze commandeered three

blocks on Main Avenue to showcase 75 vintage or pristine cars and trucks. The car show is sponsored by Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD). The lineup of vehicles ran the gamut and was divided into eight categories: Muscle

Cars, Pickup, Stock Restored, Corvette, Sports Car, Foreign Car, Model A, Street Rod, and Ladies Car. The High Desert Corvette Club came as a group with eight ’Vettes all lined in a row. See CAR SHOW on page 20

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Roundabout Sisters .......... 8 Announcements...............12 Obituaries .......................13 Classifieds................. 24-26 Meetings .......................... 3 Stars over Sisters ............10 Entertainment .................13 Crossword ...................... 23 Real Estate ................ 26-28

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

Vaccine injury commentary

To the Editor: I was aghast when I read columnist Bill Bartlett’s two “Commentary” pieces, “Seeking to solve a health mystery” and “Controversy in ‘vaccine injury’ reporting.” I am very sympathetic to the health challenges that Sheryl Reuttgers has endured and to her and her husband’s desire to get answers to their many questions.

But Senator Ron Johnson, whose counsel, Bartlett approvingly notes, the Reuttgers have shared with others, is not a reliable source of factual information. Bartlett’s comment that “Johnson … has taken several politically controversial positions” is far short of the whole truth. In fact, Senator Johnson is well known for repeatedly spreading false information about COVID and the vaccine. (“Four See LETTERS on page 14

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An almost-costly mistake By Edie Jones Guest Columnist

It’s always uncomfortable admitting you’ve made a mistake — especially if you need to do it publicly. There are times, however, that it is important to do that, and this is one of those times. I recently was scammed. This occurred when some very convincing, sinceresounding “gentlemen” sent an email to my computer. Their intention was to take advantage of anyone vulnerable to their message — mainly a senior with limited income. I became a victim by responding anxiously to an inappropriate charge of a large sum of money. That, having a hearing disability and being overly trusting, contributed to my being duped. It started when a charge for a service I didn’t recognize appeared in my emails. There was an alleged free trial for which I supposedly had signed up. It was coming to an end and all I had to do was call a number provided to cancel the charge. I had 24 hours to accomplish this, or I was giving my automatic approval. Not recognizing the service, I called immediately and had difficulty understanding what I was supposed to do. I excused myself to get my hearing aids, thinking my lack of hearing was the problem. At this point, I was transferred to a supervisor. My mistake was not hanging up as soon as I was transferred. I did not, because I still did not have any assurance that I wasn’t going to be charged. From that point on, with me not understanding the technology of my computer, I inadvertently gave out too much information. I’m embarrassed to say that consequently the scammers gained access to my bank account and transferred my entire savings account to my checking account. Thank goodness I woke up to what was happening. With some quick work by the Sheriff’s Department (who encouraged me to completely shut down my computer) and Lisa at the First Interstate Bank, my account was frozen and I did not lose any money.

I did, however, have to close my account, change all of my automatic payments, and not have the use of my computer for several days until it could be scrubbed clean by the Geeks at Best Buy. That valuable service ended up costing more than half of what the original fraudulent bill would have been. Yes, I who regard myself as an astute, thinking person, who usually displays good judgment and am very aware that there are perpetrators out there, fell for this scam, something I felt could never happen to me. In the August/September issue of the AARP magazine, the headline “I’m Becky From Medicare and I’m a Fraud,” caught my eye. The caption that went along with the article declared that “a new, fraudulent robocall is sweeping the nation,” one that is having a huge impact even though it may not cost individuals any money. According to the article scammers and inappropriate billers cost Medicare more than $40 billion of its 2020 budget. In sharing my story with my kids I learned that my son-in-law, a highly educated, intelligent headmaster of a private school, had also fallen for a scam. Me, maybe. Andy, never! I am sharing all of this so others may be alerted to how easy it is to be duped. Today the only good thing that has come from this is being richer in my awareness of what can happen. Since this experience, I’ve learned that once you are aware of what is happening it’s important to phone the Oregon State Consumer Protection Agency, which is part of the Department of Justice (1-877-877-9392 or 503-378-4320). Yes, I was gullible and made a stupid, avoidable mistake by not following my instincts, which from the beginning told me this was a scam. How I hope that I am the last one to fall prey to their sincere, convincing, discourse. Unfortunately, according to the Sheriff, it is highly unlikely who the scammers are and where they are located will ever be discovered. Most likely they will strike again. Please, be aware.

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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C4C receives major grant support

accordion legacy

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CJ Chenier bringing

to Sisters Folk Festival

By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

CJ Chenier is bringing zydeco music to Sisters for Sisters Folk Festival. CJ Chenier — son of legendary zydeco musician Clifton Chenier — started playing music at a young age, learning piano in second grade. He then moved on to learning the saxophone and that was his main instrument throughout his young adult life. He started playing with Clifton Chenier and his Red-Hot Louisiana Band in 1978 at the age of 21, playing saxophone.

“When my Dad became ill, I started playing with him and learnt by watching him perform,” said Chenier. Chenier eventually started learning to play the accordion, the instrument that his father had made famous with his zydeco music. Clifton Chenier is known as the “King of the Zydeco,” being the man that coined the term for the style that originated from music being played in homes, traditionally with the accordion, drums, and bass guitar. Zydeco evolved from “La-la” music. Culture Trip describes it this way: “Coming from

the French-Creole colloquial expression for poverty les haricots sont pas salés, or “the snap beans are not salty,” this cross-fertilization of musical styles came to be popularly recognized as zydeco when Clifton Chenier released his song, Zydeco Sont Pas Salé in 1965.” Not only did Clifton Chenier coin the term “Zydeco,” his son CJ saw the development of the washboard instrument. “My father came up with the washboard made from steel, instead of the wooden See ACCORDION on page 22

The Sisters nonprofit Citizens4Community (C4C) has been awarded a $200,000 Community Building Grant from The Ford Family Foundation. These funds will be allocated over the next three years to advance C4C’s work strengthening community connections through civility, collaboration, and community engagement. The core of what C4C does is build community, whether it’s through facilitating community conversations, building capacity through the hosting of educational and training events, celebrating successes by hosting projects like the street banners for graduating high school seniors, or organizing quick-response activities like the recent painting and placement of “thank you” signs for

wildland fire crews. As co-facilitator of the Sisters Country Vision, C4C works alongside governmental partners to bring new grassroots projects from individuals and organizations into the vision planning process. One way C4C does this is by convening monthly meetings of the Sisters Country Community Builder Coalition. This coalition is made up of community leaders and volunteers and focuses on local needs and emerging issues. Currently the Community Builders led by C4C are addressing food security, pandemic-related resources, and ‘Sisters As a Welcoming Place’ to underrepresented segments of the community. See GRANT on page 22

Urban renewal will take place on Adams Avenue By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Big changes are coming to Adams Avenue. The street is zoned downtown commercial according to different standards within the District, so there can be a mix of single-family residential, apartments, and businesses along Adams. Zoning

dictates higher density be focused west of Fir Street. Currently, the east end of Adams is primarily residential, and the west end is more commercial. Although residential and commercial are allowed in both areas, multifamily residential is only allowed on Adams Avenue See ADAMS AVENUE on page 22

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 Tuesdays, Community Church. 541-480-1843. Zoom. 503-930-6158. Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645.

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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 Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Spoons Restaurant. 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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Sisters Coffee Co. expanding into Bend’s Old Mill District Sisters Coffee Company is launching its third retail location in the heart of Bend’s Old Mill District, beginning October 2. Established in 1989, the local coffee roaster will be taking over the location previously operated by Strictly Organic Coffee of Bend. Sisters Coffee Co. will temporarily operate a mobile espresso cart while the 1,200 sq. ft. space is being remodeled with a tentative completion date of mid-December. Chief Development Officer and Co-owner Jared Durham has collaborated with Stemach Architecture for the new design and layout and CS Justin, Jesse, and Jared Durham Construction for the buildout. have secured a new retail location for “The new design will feature a glass roll-up door to Sisters Coffee Co. in the Old Mill District. maximize customer flow to the outdoor patio and offer a is well-known for its convast array of premium coffees Ranch Business Park. “We’ve grown enough sistently excellent coffee, that the brand is known for,” to where we need to expand outstanding kindness and he said. “Another focal point our roasting capacity,” Justin hospitality, and exceptional of the menu will be specialty Durham told The Nugget last workplace.” grab-n-go food items that will spring. T h e Du rh am fam i l y complement the walk-up cusThe roaster that will hanthanked the Sisters commutomer demographic that the dle millions of pounds of nity for over 32 years of loyal Old Mill is known for.” coffee — a 45-kilo Probat support. “We’re always lookThe Durhams say they are ing to grow our brand and G45 — will be shipped from Germany. especially grateful to the comgrow our business and propany’s board of advisvide opportunities for ers, who have invested our employees,” said “Not everyone gets to return to the small countless hours into Sisters Coffee Co. helping them navigate CEO Justin Durham. town where they grew up and be part of the many challenges He said the company is “always keeping an a second-generation family business. We of operating a growing independent family eye on Bend; [it’s] funhope to build upon our parents’ legacy business. damental to our growth “We wouldn’t be strategy.” and offer that same opportunity to all where we are without A location in the their counsel,” said Old Mill District employees as we continue to grow.” Justin Durham. fits with the exist— Jared, Justin, and Jesse Durham They also emphaing cafés in Sisters size their gratitude to and Portland’s Pearl the Sisters community. District, because they are each “It’s our dream roaster, In a statement, Jared, what Durham calls “iconic Durham said. “Can’t wait to Justin, and Jesse Durham Oregon destinations.” get it here. They’re like the said, “We are deeply grate“That’s what we’re excited Mercedes-Benz of roasters.” ful for the privilege of ownabout,” he told The Nugget. With the expansions, ing and operating a sucThe new retail loca- Sisters Coffee Company is cessful family business in a tion is not the only expan- continuing to build toward place as beautiful as Sisters sion Sisters Coffee Co. is its vision: “...furthering the undertaking. They will break legacy of a successful family- and among people as kind ground in October on a new, owned business and deeply and caring as our local com11,000-square-foot roasting rooted in the communities munity. Not everyone gets facility on Lot No. 3 at Sun it serves. Sisters Coffee Co. to return to the small town

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where they grew up and be part of a second-generation family business. We hope to build upon our parents’ legacy and offer that same opportunity to all employees as we continue to grow.”

• Founded in 1989 by Winfield and Joy Durham. • Second generation ownership consisting of Sisters High School grads Justin, Jared, and Jesse Durham. • Employs 80 team members. Projected to roast more than 400,000 pounds of coffee for 2021. • Three retail locations: Sisters, Portland, and now Bend. • Weekly wholesale distribution throughout Oregon and Washington. • Breaking ground on an 11,000-square-foot roasting facility in October with a target move-in date of July 2022.

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COCC to offer childcare Growing up with conspiracy theories business program By Karen Keady

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The Central Oregon Early Childcare Business Start Accelerator program, which is a collaboration of NeighborImpact and the Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College (COCC), is designed to launch 30 home-based childcare businesses. Students will receive coursework on running a small business and working with State childcare regulations. At the end of the program, if students get certified by the State, they are eligible for a $5,000 grant to start their businesses. With the grant, they could be eligible to seek other funding. The first cohort will begin October 5, with another in January, and a third in April, each with 15 students. The total cost to offer the program will be $360,000. Currently, the program is 70-percent funded with money from Deschutes County and the City of Bend. Money is still needed to fund the third cohort. Councilor Andrea Blum asked if the City of Sisters made a donation to the program and whether it can be tied to placing a Sisters resident in the program. That is a topic for further discussion. Students in the program pay no tuition and receive four months of education and one-on-one advising. The program provides a foundation by helping prospective business owners learn about business structures, how to access helpful resources, explore possible funding options, what to do to formally establish a business, and become a licensed

childcare provider with the State of Oregon. The target audience for this new program is people who are looking to start a homebased childcare provider business or who have had one for less than two years and are looking for greater understanding of how to run a business and become a licensed childcare provider with the State of Oregon. In Bend, there is only one opening for every three or more children who need it. Based on data from NeighborImpact, estimates are that available childcare slots declined this year from about 5,000 before the pandemic to about 1,600. While the local population has risen, the number of childcare providers serving this growing demand has not. Like much of Oregon, Bend is considered a childcare desert. Barriers for preschool owners and providers include lack of business skills and training needed to develop and effectively run thriving businesses, lack of viable options for space rentals, rising costs of staffing as well as staff retention, and limited access to funding. Adequate capital is required to expand their programs and thus absorb more children into their facility, but most providers operate on razor-thin margins, which means they are not typically regarded as profitable enterprises by traditional funding institutions. For more information contact Ken Betchart at the COCC Small Business Development Center at 541383-7290 or NeighborImpact at 541-548-2380.

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In the late 1950’s after reading J. Edgar Hoover’s “Masters of Deceit,” my mom became convinced that our neighbors were communists. (One must understand that this was post-war America, my dad a World War II veteran, the slogans, “Loose lips sink ships” still ringing in the air). We had grown up in the military, lived outside the naval base in Cavite City across the bay from Manila in the Philippines for three years, traveled and lived many places. Mom was well read and as Dad used to say, “Your mother is often wrong but never uncertain.” When Dad retired, we returned to Oregon to our small hometown of Forest Grove, home of Pacific University. Mom’s obsession with communism led her to believe there was a “Commie” behind every bush. I vividly recall being warned not to associate with the daughter of the suspect neighbors; however, we were very good friends, shared many sleepovers, were in the same homeroom, and walked to school together most days. We continued to do so, since I was a rebellious teen and not about to let my parent dictate who my friends should be. Mom’s suspicions grew

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following an after-dark party at the neighbor ’s home. She was convinced it was a communist meeting. She explained to me in detail how a communist meeting is conducted, word for J. Edgar Hoover word! The next day, as we headed across town to the high school, kicking piles of autumn leaves along the way, I asked my friend what had been going on at her house the night before. She replied that her mom had hosted a Tupperware party, that she had had to serve refreshments and sit around and listen to old people burping their Tupperware all night. We giggled all the way to school. I to l d m y mo m it had been an innocent Tupperware party. In a conspiratorial tone, Mom lowered her voice saying, “Yes, that’s what they WANT you to think.” Dad told me when Mom made up her mind about something if you question her beliefs she simply dug in deeper. As the years rolled by the countless conspiracy theories espoused by Mom

continued to bloom. In the 1980s, Mom moved into a seniors’ mobile home park. On a weekend visit, I noticed she had a notebook on her round maple table by the window, where she sat jotting down every license plate in and out of the park. She told me that the neighbors were dealing drugs and she was going to the police to report the plate numbers. I asked how she knew it wasn’t just a Tupperware party! “Don’t be a smartass, Karen,” she scolded me! “I know because I can smell it all the way across the grass divide.” She could smell it because my younger brother, Kevin, was growing it in his closet right down the hall. Of course, I couldn’t rat out my kid brother! This story in no way disrespects my mom. She was hardworking — a good mom who raised four kids who all turned out normal, except for Kevin. Mom would love that we tell these stories and probably laugh at the memories.

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City snapshot — ADA work and visitors weigh in on Sisters By Sue Stafford Correspondent

• The ADA-update work on the bridge between Creekside Park and Creekside Campground is complete, although the decorative ends of the railings are not yet complete. They are in line for production at Ponderosa Forge. When they are complete, they will need to be welded on-site, and therefore it is necessary to have had sufficient rainfall to avoid any danger of fire in the dry surroundings. The bridge is open for use. • City Recorder Kerry Prosser announced that the City has received almost 1,500 responses to the visitor survey that was handed out this summer. She indicated they have been received from all over the country, confirming the popularity of Sisters as a tourist destination. A report on the findings of the survey will be reported to the City Council at a workshop on October 18. • The schedule for City Council meetings in October includes several variations. On Wednesday, October 13, the Council workshop will be held at 4 p.m., with a joint meeting of the Council and the Board of County Commissioners at 5 p.m.,

followed by the regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. On Monday, October 18, at 3 p.m., there will be an additional Council workshop. Check the City website to confirm meeting dates, times, places, and agenda items. • Design work has begun on the Pine Street multi-use path that will go from West Main Avenue to the northern city limits on the west side of Pine Street. It will intersect a new multi-use path already constructed along the north side of Barclay Drive. • During 2022, the Planning Commission and City Council will consider amendments to the Development Code proposed by City staff. The topics under consideration will include: temporary uses; storage uses; code housekeeping clean-up; trees; parking; and further study of outdoor lighting compliance (Dark Skies Ordinance). • After an almost fourmonth delay, the City has finally taken delivery of the new pump for Well 4 located at the south end of Creekside Campground. The pump has been installed and the final piping, wiring, and control programming is scheduled for completion by mid-October. The fencing went up

around the pump house last week. • City Council voted to award a contract to Anderson Perry & Associates Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the 2021-22 Water and Wastewater Master Plan updates. The project will evaluate the City’s existing 2016 Wastewater and 2017 Water Master Plans to identify solutions to current and future system deficiencies over a 20-year planning period. The plans will include updated growth projections as well as system demands within the current urban growth boundary and the additional development anticipated in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. The project includes a public involvement plan that will include quarterly meetings with the Public Works Advisory Board as well as City Council workshops and the necessary public hearings required for adoption by Council. Completion of both Plan updates is scheduled for June 30, 2022, with adoption in July 2022. • In the month of August, the City of Sisters issued a total of 32 building permits with a total valuation of $1,209,764. Three of the permits were for new single-family dwellings worth

$718,256. Two were for new construction of commercial buildings worth $200,508. The other permits were for alterations on residences, accessory buildings, commercial tenant improvements, alarms or suppression, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. • With the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the adoption of the related ordinance by City Council, staff will forward the plan and supporting documents to the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) for their acknowledgment. Meanwhile, staff is preparing for the next steps in implementation of the plan, including “efficiency measures.” Efficiency measures are strategies to promote infill development and otherwise develop land more efficiently within the existing municipal boundaries. Cities are required to consider these types of strategies prior to proposing an urban growth boundary expansion. The strategies can include: rezoning land from one designation to another to address imbalances in need and supply; development code amendments that allow increased building heights and allowed densities, smaller lot sizes,

larger variety of housing types like cottage clusters or triplexes; or other actions. A city may determine that some efficiency measures are not viable in their community. • City staff submitted two grant requests, each for $50,000, through DLCD for consultant assistance on the Efficiency Measures project and Housing Plan Update. These projects are anticipated to begin early next year and continue throughout 2022. • Land use applications currently under review by the City include: the Woodlands Master Plan and Subdivision (the middle section of the former U.S. Forest Service property); a site plan for an 8,700-square-foot industrial building at 200 E. Sun Ranch Rd.; final plat for Three Peaks Industrial Subdivision (located on the corner of North Pine Street and West Barclay Drive), which when recorded will allow the sale of lots; partition on 1130 E. Cascade Ave. to create two lots; a site plan for a 2,400-square-foot eating establishment for Philly Cheesesteak at 273 E. Hood Ave. (on the empty corner lot); and a site plan review for 300 E. Sun Ranch Rd., for a four-lot subdivision and site plan review.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Roundabout

SISTERS Bill Bartlett Columnist

Living in Sisters is exhausting Keeping up with what’s happening in Sisters is no easy feat. Saturday was a tough day for a street reporter. There was Glory Daze (see story, page 1), the Artist Studio Tour after Friday night’s Artwalk, the Three Sisters Skyline Half Marathon on Saturday and 50k on Sunday. Think about that for a moment: 50k is over 31 miles of running. In this case over uneven, mountainous terrain. Who does that? Less exhausting was Saturday’s 5K Hop Fest run. While the Hop Fest itself was canceled due to COVID, nobody was telling those runners they couldn’t get outside and let ’er rip. And then make a run on the beer taps in town. They did, and the tap houses were ready for them. The beer was plenty. Not so much table or bar space. And over at Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards Friday

night was three hours of music featuring Kristi Kinsey & The Whiskey Bandits, which was part of the Oregon Whiskey Festival celebration Friday and Saturday down in Bend, as if you had to leave town for something fun to do. All this before the Festival mind you. Much has been written in these pages about the Sisters Arts Association (SAA) 4th Friday Artwalk and, like thousands over the years, I have enjoyed the stroll down Hood popping into the galleries on these showcased Fridays. The Artist Studio Tour… well that’s a whole other thing. That requires a little sleuthing and a bit of navigating. When talking with Dennis Schmidling, chair of Sisters Art Association, I was surprised — pleasantly so — to learn about the road less traveled by. You see, there are 91 artists listed by SAA, but only “about half are represented in galleries,” he tells me. Also, of course, not every artist in our local galleries is a member of the Association. As best as I can tell, nearly 150 artists earning an income from their toil make Sisters Country home or are “hanging” in our galleries. That is not insignificant and gives credibility to Sisters being a true tripworthy “art town” on the Oregon map. Speaking of maps, Schmidling’s group produced a very attractive guide for the Studio Tour. “We could have made the Tour bigger,” Schmidling said, adding, “For this event we limited the Tour artists to those residing inside the

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Steve Mathews worked on one of his unique pieces during the Artist Studio Tour in Sisters last weekend. He is collaborating with woodworker Art Blumenkon. School District boundaries. We also have studios in Tumalo and surrounding areas with excellent artists, well known in Sisters.” The Tour needed two whole days, Saturday and Sunday, to cover the terrain that ranged northwest on Mountain View Road to see Laura Fouts’ paintings and Wendy Birnbaum’s mixed media and fine art photos. Or, southeast on Jordan Road for JoAnn Burgess’ pastel paintings. The Tour stretched all the way to Eagle Crest to take in Mary Moore’s clay art, Sandy Dutko’s oils and acrylics, or Kim Chavez’s bronzes. Up north of Cloverdale on Wanona Road, Kaia Seiffert’s jewelry was on full display alongside Winnie Givot’s watercolors. Schmidling was quick to point out the growth in collaboration among Sisters’ artists and this weekend was a case in point.

Suzie Zeitner, a glass artist and sculptor, teamed up with Ponderosa Forge. Art Blumenkon, a wood artist, paired up with illustrator Steve Mathews, who works with fine-line markers and colored pencils on wood. Danae Miller, whose studio is in Tumalo and not within the 2021 Tour’s boundaries, came to town instead. She is well known to Sisters folk for her bronze works at the roundabout. She hooked up with Steve Giardini, a fine art photographer (whose work inspires me) and Kimry Jelen, a fine art painter who focuses on equines, some stunning ones in my mind. “Collaboration among our artists is a win/win,” Schmidling stated. “It helps them grow as artists and presents opportunities for galleries to increase their range of works.” A good example is Blumenkon, whose works are sold at

Hood Avenue Art and Mathews, who’s on display at Sisters Gallery & Frame. Some pieces can now be seen in both outlets. The weather for the weekend seemed custom-ordered: a wee bit warm on Saturday, but not hot. Finding a cloud was a tough job. And there they were, hundreds in all, possibly a half-thousand or more out-of-town visitors happily converging on Sisters, clearly happy to be out and seemingly not letting COVID stand in the way of having a very good time.

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New Sisters motorsport shop puts locals on two wheels By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

The community of motorsports enthusiasts who call Sisters home have a new headquarters: Sisters Moto, located at the west end of the Three Wind Shopping Center, near Bi-Mart. The shop has been open for a few months now, and they’ll be revving up their engines to celebrate with a Grand Opening on Saturday, October 2. Riders of all ages will enjoy a chance to visit with vendors, and may be able to pick up a vital piece of gear at an outstanding price in clearance, consignment, and sample sales. Sisters Moto is a family endeavor for Austin and Elizabeth (Biz) Brent and their children Verbena, Dixon, and Adelaide. Austin has roots in the industry that go back to an Iowa farm, where a teenager first felt the pull of high-speed, dirt track motorcycle riding. Motocross became a way of life and a livelihood for Brent. He and Biz met while at Portland State University and spent several years in Portland, where Austin worked for Motosport.com. They eventually moved to Luxembourg, where Austin managed the motorcycle segment for a

European e-commerce company. Wanting to leave the corporate world behind, they moved to Sisters in 2017. The kids all ride and Biz describes herself as “a motocross mom.” The family has a very specific vision for Sisters Moto. They carry premier product lines — with a Central Oregon exclusive on Seven MX performance apparel. They stock Shoei helmets, and custom Gaerne boots from Italy. And they keep their shelves well supplied, which is very good news for riders who often have to order and wait for the gear they need. But Sisters Moto is about much more than providing quality gear for riders — it’s about building a community and a culture. Already, young people have discovered that Sisters Moto is a great place to hang out and find likeminded people who feel the need for speed. There’s always some motocross action playing on the big-screen TV. “The kids come and hang out after school,” Biz Brent said. Sisters Moto sponsors young riders — but not solely based on their aptitude on the course. The Brents also support personal qualities that

used to fall under the rubric of “good citizenship.” Sponsored riders will be on hand at the Grand Opening to talk about what it’s like riding for a team. The youngest riders will be out on Saturday on tiny STACYC electric bikes, ripping along a specially prepared course at the front of the shopping center. Riding is truly a family affair, and when a youngster catches the fire, it doesn’t leave him. That’s Austin Brent’s own story, after all. He shares a deep passion for the sport that captured him when he was a teen, the one he built his life and livelihood around. “It’s you and your bike,” he said. “You can push your own limits. You’re not waiting for the quarterback to throw it to you.” Riding is a reward in and of itself. For many people, it’s therapeutic. You can climb on a bike and let the cares of the day fall away. Whatever baggage you’re carrying gets left behind, at least for a little while, because “you can’t bring that with you on the bike,” Austin said. Whether it’s on the road, on the dirt and gravel roads in the Sisters backcountry, or on a dirt track, a wide variety of people can ride together, each

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The Brent family will celebrate their shop, Sisters Moto, in a grand opening event on October 2. getting what they need from changed— and watch what the experience, and coming I watch at home. They have more things than most places back smiling. Michael Fry has been rid- in Bend.” Fry confirms that there is ing for 57 years. a very substantial, though not “I ride a KTM 890 especially visible, subculture Adventure R,” he said. of motorsports enthusiasts He’s a regular customer like him in Sisters. And it’s a — and has been since day real community that connects one. His wife heard at the nail around a passion. salon that a motorcycle shop “It’s kind of like an equeswas going in at Three Wind, trian culture — riding on a and he popped in when the mechanical horse,” he said. Brents were just starting to That culture will be on full remodel the space. He’s been display in a rendezvous and a regular ever since. celebration on Saturday, on “I’m just so tickled to the west end of the parking have them here,” he told The Nugget. “I can come here and lot at Three Winds Shopping get what I need, and get a tire Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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After humble beginnings, Oregon’s Dutch Bros launches IPO By Andrew Selsky Associated Press

SALEM (AP) — After humble beginnings as a pushcart operation decades ago in an Oregon town and growing into a company with hundreds of drive-through coffee shops in about a dozen U.S. states, Dutch Bros Coffee on Wednesday, September 15, launched an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The offering drew an enthusiastic response from investors, who sent shares of the company up by more than 50 percent within hours. Dutch Bros Coffee Executive Chairman Travis Boersma was expected to celebrate by ringing the closing bell at New York Stock Exchange. The company had an initial public offering price of $23 and the share price jumped to $36 in midday trading. The Pacific Northwest is known for its love of coffee. Starbucks started in 1971 in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. Unlike that chain, which is now ubiquitous in the United States and beyond, Dutch Bros is 100 percent drive-through. The shops with windmill emblems have sprouted up across the West and are now located as far east as Texas and Oklahoma. Company President and Chief Executive Officer Joth Ricci told IPO Edge, a news outlet focusing on new company share offerings, that the company decision to go public doesn’t mean the its growth will be overly aggressive. ``We are not accelerating growth because of the IPO but staying disciplined,’’ Ricci told IPO Edge. Boersma and his brother Dane started off in business in 1992 selling espresso-based beverages from their pushcart near the railroad tracks in the southern Oregon town of Grants Pass, which now has a population of about 37,000. Dane Boersma died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, called ALS and also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2009 at age 55. Dutch Bros Coffee in May held its 15th annual Drink One for Dane day, in which the company donated a portion of proceeds from all of its shops to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the leading nonprofit organization in ALS research, care and advocacy.

Stars over Sisters By Paola Mendoza/Molly Greaney Columnists

With autumn’s arrival, temperatures have begun to cool as the sun sinks ever lower in the sky as the season progresses. We’ve even had a touch of much-needed rain. The shortening days and lengthening nights will also lead to more opportunities for stargazing. While it is true that the evening constellations are dimmest during this time of year, most of them can still be identified under a clear, moonless sky. One of these is our featured constellation for this month, namely Triangulum, the celestial triangle. Though small, this stellar grouping isn’t quite so hard to spot because of its distinctive shape and slightly brighter stars. Look for it in the eastern sky around 7 p.m. between the constellations of Andromeda and Aries. T h e c o n s t e l l a t i o n ’s b r i g h t e s t s t a r, B e t a Trianguli, is a giant white star that shines at third magnitude. Though it has yet to be confirmed, astronomers suspect that this star may be a binary, separated by less than five a.u. from its stellar companion (one a.u. is the average distance between the sun and the earth). The pair has an orbital period of about 31 days. Beta Trianguli is estimated to be approximately threequarters of a billion years old (much younger that our

sun’s age of 5 billion years) and lies at a distance of about 127 light-years. For a relatively small constellation, Triangulum contains many deep sky objects, almost all of them dim, distant galaxies. The lone exception is Messier 33, otherwise known as The Triangulum Galaxy. What makes this object noteworthy is its proximity to our Milky Way Galaxy. Only the Andromeda Galaxy is thought to be nearer. M33 is estimated to be populated with 40 billion stars and measure about 60,000 lightyears in diameter. Little if any mythology stems from Triangulum, but its shape inspired several different interpretations. Probably the best known of these came from the Greek and Egyptian cultures who knew the constellation as Deltoton, because of its resemblance to the capital Greek letter delta. The Romans said it represented the island of Sicily. In Babylonian star catalogues, the star Gamma Andromedae was included with Triangulum, forming a constellation known as “The Plough.” Beginning on October 16, a 21-day window of opportunity opens in which NASA plans to launch a first-ever space probe designed to fly by eight asteroids over a 12-year period. Known as the Lucy Mission, its goal is to gather

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Outlaws post two league wins

Eagles put talons into Outlaws on gridiron

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The Lady Outlaws shut out Stayton 5-0 at home on Thursday, September 16, to kick off their league season. Sisters prepared well for their matchup against the Eagles, who in the past have always been a quarterfinal playoff team. Sisters started their scoring spree against Stayton 10 minutes into the contest. The ball was distributed wide to Emma Lutz, who beat her defender and crossed the ball on the ground to Anya Shockley, who let the ball go through her legs to Hollie Lewis, who one-touched it into the net. Five minutes later, Emma passed the ball through to Shockley, who had a 50/50 opportunity with the keeper. The ball deflected off the keeper and Shockley finished it to give the Outlaws a 2-0 lead. Shockley quickly scored again with an easy goal inside the six-yard box for her second goal of the contest. First-half scoring ended with a goal from Katie Ryan. The ball was crossed in front of the goal and Stayton had a hard time clearing it. Ryan was by the back post, gathered up the ball, and sent it into the upper right corner. At the half, the Outlaws held a 4-0 advantage over the visiting Eagles. Anya scored her third goal for a hat trick midway through the second half. Marlee Holden made a nice pass to Shockley, who drove a hard shot into the goal above the keeper’s head from 10 yards out. Sisters held on to their 5-0 lead until the final whistle.

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difficult for them to move the ball like they’ve done in previous games. The Outlaws worked through the pressure and in the 52nd minute Shockley got the Outlaws on the scoreboard. The ball was worked through the middle to her, while she was isolated with one defender. She turned, dribbled to the right, and shot the ball into the lower right corner for the score. “Newport has some fast girls, and they never quit the entire game,” said Holden. “They gave full effort and slowed us down.” Holden highlighted the play of sisters Sage and Shae Wyland, who he stated were relentless in both their effort and speed, which helped the Outlaws get the win. The Outlaws were to play at home against Philomath on Monday, September 27. They will travel to Cascade two days later for a matchup against the Cougars.

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lot of players stepped up and played key positions against the tough Santiam squad, who are a top-10 3A football team. “Right now we are building our program and focusing on getting better each week,” said Coach Clayton Hall. “Many of our freshmen and sophomores are getting thrown into the fire against some great teams. A few kids that stepped up this week were freshmen Hudson Beckwith, Torin Greaney, Garrett Sager, and sophomores Tony Gonzalez and Dolan Pool. “Even though the scoreboard isn’t in our favor, we are improving and focusing on the process,” added Hall. “I’m very happy that our boys never give up and keep fighting no matter what.” The Outlaws hope to have all their players healthy and back for this week’s home game on Friday, October 1, against Junction City.

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The Santiam Eagles dominated the Outlaws on Friday, September 24, and shut them out in a final score of 42-0. Santiam Christian put up 21 points in the first quarter to take a big lead. Neither team scored in the second period and at the half the Outlaws trailed 0-21. The Eagles scored 14 in the third and an additional seven in the final quarter. Mason Sellers led the Outlaws with 11 rushes for 19 yards, and Griffin Gardner followed with five rushes for 28 yards. Gardner also went 7-for-14 for 136 passing yards. Riley Sellers had three receptions for 75 yards, and Hudson Beckwith had two receptions for 34 yards. Sisters was short a few starting players due to illness and also injuries that were sustained in last week’s game against Siuslaw. However, a

The Lady Outlaws defend the soccer goal. Coach Brian Holden told The Nugget that the Lady Outlaws executed their game plan to perfection. “The girls have adapted well to our new lineup,” said Holden. “They moved the ball quickly and controlled on the ground. They made lots of generous passes to open players and they didn’t force any turnovers. Defensively, we were organized and attacked successfully on the right wings. Emma Lutz did a great job as a wing and provided a variety of crosses.” Two days later they came out on top 1-0 on the road at Newport. The Outlaws came ready to play, despite the very long bus trip to Newport. Sisters had a handful of opportunities in the first half with corner kicks and outside shots, but just couldn’t finish. At the half the score was even at 0-0. Newport pressured the ball well the first half. According to Holden, the Cubs are the first team to really pressure the Outlaws and they made it

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Tony Cosby Reunion Event The retirement party for Tony Cosby and reunion of students involved in the Luthier program is set for Sunday, October 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sisters Art Works. Former students are encouraged to come, along with the guitar they built. The event also features live music and food carts. RSVP is strongly encouraged. Contact Cosby at tony.cosby@ssd6.org and 541-410-1018. Schools to host Gear Swap fundraiser at Hike-N-Peaks Hike-N-Peaks along with Black Butte School, Sisters High School Integrated Environmental Education program, and the ECOS program at Sisters Middle School will host a community gear swap selling quality used outdoor and sporting clothing and equipment. at Hike and Peaks October 9 10 a.m-4 p.m. Drop off items to donate October 8 4-7 p.m or October 9 8-10 a.m. at Hike-N-Peaks. For info (541) 9040778 or www.blackbutte.k12.or.us/ specialevents. 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 Avenue (upstairs). Please RSVP at 541-5491193 or Kristina@sistershabitat.org as space is limited. Free Weekly Grab-N-Go Lunches For Seniors The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free Grab-N-Go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. The lunches are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis drive-through style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. Mckenzie Hwy. Seniors may drive through the parking lot and pick up a meal each day of service. Come on by, no need to make a reservation. For more information call 541-678-5483.

Locust Street Bridge Sewer Line Relocation City of Sisters contractors are working to move an elevated sewer line under the Locust Street bridge to underground status. Vehicle drivers, bicyclists, and walkers should anticipate bike & pedestrian lane closure on the west side of the Locust Street Bridge during construction. Work is anticipated to be approximately 50 days. The City is working with River Design Group, HWA Engineering, and Robinson & Owen Heavy Construction to move the above-ground sewer line under the Whychus Creek stream bed. The City and its contractors are actively coordinating with the State of Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to take every safety precaution necessary. The project is in part being paid for by a $154,000 FEMA grant. Sisters Habitat Seeks Board Members The Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors has openings for people passionate about building desperately needed affordable housing in Sisters. We are seeking a diverse representation of community members with a variety of talents. Board terms are three years and will start in January 2022. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors you can email info@sistershabitat.org or call the Habitat office at 541-549-1193 to contact Board President, Ellie Hammond.

Weekly Food Pantry Wellhouse Church has a weekly food pantry at 222 N. Trinity Way every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. until food has been distributed. Both drive-through pick-up and shopping-style distribution are available. Call 541-549-4184 for more information. Free Nonemergency Medical Rides Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) dispatchers are booking nonemergency medical rides Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides are based on volunteer driver availability and are provided Monday through Friday beginning at 8 a.m. and ending by 5 p.m. At least 48 hours advance notice is required. STARS dispatcher number for all rides is 541-904-5545. Sisters Habitat Board Openings 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 lowincome older adults 60 years and older living in Central Oregon. These services are provided to adults with preference to those in greatest social and economic need. The next Legal Assistance sessions will be held virtually or by telephone October 11th-15th, specific days and times TBD by individual attorney offices. There are 5 client appointments available in Sisters/Bend and are limited to 30 minutes each. To make an appointment call Bob Bailey at 541-678-5483.

engagement announcement Josh and Dena Dunn of Sisters are proud to announce the engagement of their son Tyler Friend to Jade Kennedy, daughter of Chris Kennedy of Bend and Dan Kennedy of Sutherlin. Tyler, a 2018 homeschool graduate and SHS athlete is currently a Corporal serving in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer. Jade graduated from Sisters High School in 2020 and currently works for White Pepper Catering as a cook. The couple will be married in October this year at a family home in Summerville, OR. After the wedding, Jade will join her groom in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

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

Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Outdoors Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 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)

Beginning Bridge Class: by Sisters Bridge Club. If you enjoy figuring out the best way to do things, bridge is for you. It offers a lifetime of enjoyment. When and where: TBA.If interested, send an email to sistersbridge2021@gmail.com. No email? Call 541-549-1150 and leave a message. Crafters Wanted Quality craft consigners wanted for 45th Snowflake Boutique, November 5-6. Juries will be held on October 9, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond and Oct 18, 6:00 pm. info: http://www. snowflakeboutique.org; Jan 541350-4888: Tina 541-447-1640 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., behind The Nugget Newspaper office. Sisters Harvest Faire street closure

Beginning Friday Oct. 8th 8:00 am on Main Avenue between Larch & Elm. NO PARKING on Main Avenue. The First Interstate Bank parking lot and drive-thru will be available until 5:30 Friday evening. The street will remain closed until Sunday Oct. 10th and open back up at 6:00 that evening.

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“Lala Debari 2002-2020 In Fields of Gold” by Dennis McGregor. Wendy Vernon wrote… Almost one year ago our daughter, Lala Debari, was killed in a car accident on Fire Road 15. She was a passenger in a car driven by a friend and had left home 10 minutes before the accident. There were no drugs or alcohol in her system but the car was driven at a very high speed and all three girls in the car were killed immediately. This has been the most painful, soul wrenching year of my life. I have walked thousands of miles in the woods around Sisters for solace, danced many hours, cried, prayed, and wondered why. Dominic and I would like to thank the people of Sisters who have been generous in their loving and care, those who made food, brought flowers, sat with us in silence, held our hands. I particularly want to publicly thank my four sentinels who have stood by, buffered me from the world, hiked with me, loved me and been friends of the most necessary sort: Angeline Rhett, Stacy Hougham, Robine Bots, and Treasure Lewis. I also want to thank

Shanon Abero who was Lala’s dance teacher and has danced with me weekly this entire year, helping me move with the spirit of my girl in a most meaningful way. Many kind people have offered contact — please know that being in the dayto-day world has been very difficult and we appreciate your care even if we never responded or said no thank you. So much loving-kindness when the world was spinning in multiple realms. We thank you. We miss our girl so very, very much. Please remember her — her spirit, humor, dancing, generosity, loyalty, and her huge kindness. Lala is always and forever loved.

A Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue party went to the aid of a 27-year-old woman from Bend who had fallen and injured her ankle while hiking at No Name Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness. On Saturday, September 25, at approximately 2:03 p.m., the Deschutes County 911 Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a hiking party near No Name Lake located near Broken Top. The 911 caller reported there was a female hiker in this area who had fallen while scrambling up a hillside and injured an ankle. The hiker was reported to be in fair condition, though unable to walk out of the location and would need assistance getting back to the trailhead. A Special Services Deputy contacted a member of the hiking party by phone and obtained coordinates for the injured hiker. The hiker was well prepared to stay overnight at the location, having extra food, water, a shelter, and clothing for the weather. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team members were paged out to assist the injured hiker. At approximately 3:04 p.m., the first of four SAR

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A search and rescue team brought an injured hiker out of the Three Sisters Wilderness on a wheeled litter on Saturday. teams deployed from the Sheriff’s Office to the location. An additional team was diverted from a separate SAR call that was resolved prior to arrival. At approximately 4:57 p.m., the first SAR team arrived to the injured hiker. The injured hiker was evaluated by SAR medical team members and then transported by wheeled litter back to the trailhead arriving at 6:58 p.m. The hiker chose to seek further medical treatment on her own and did not want the assistance of an ambulance. Thirteen SAR volunteers and two Special Service Deputies responded to the incident.

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John Vincent Hicks passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. John was born and raised in Victoria B.C. He attended the University of British Columbia (B.A.) and the University of Oregon M.Ed.) John taught in Victoria and Portland before moving to Sisters in 1978. In Central Oregon, John worked at Bend Millwork/Pozzi Windows and COCC Warm Springs. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his sons, Peter (Sheri) and David (Kelly); and his beloved grandchildren. No service is planned at this time due to COVID-19.

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Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music Doc Ryan Trio 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. Sisters Harvest Faire Juried Arts and Crafts fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held on Main Ave. Sisters vendors with handcrafted items. For more information go online to www.sisterscountry.com. Sisters Harvest Faire Juried Arts and Crafts fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held on Ave. Sisters vendors with handcrafted items. For more information go online to www.sisterscountry.com. Paulina Springs Books Virtual Books in Common NW: Graceland At Last 6:30 p.m. Margret Renkle and Ed Tarkington present. To register call 541-549-0866 or go to www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.

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LETTERS

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Pinocchios for Ron Johnson’s campaign of vaccine misinformation,” The Washington Post and “Johnson pushes Ivermectin and vaccine conspiracies despite federal warning,” Wisconsin Examiner.) Being sympathetic to the Reuttgers’ plight does not mean one has to buy in to the conspiracy theories peddled by Senator Johnson. Likewise, Bartlett’s description of the recent opposition to booster shots voiced by two former FDA scientists (which he hyperbolically describes as a “scathing critique”) is also very misleading. He states: “This [article] further fuels the debate already raging over masking and employer vaccine mandates.” In fact, the scientists’ article does no such thing. Instead, the authors argue, “The vaccines that are currently available are safe, effective, and save lives,” and assert, “The limited supply of these vaccines will save the most lives if made available to people who are at appreciable risk of serious disease and have not yet received any vaccine.” The scientists’ position is based on their judgment that, “Even if boosting were eventually shown to decrease the medium-term risk of serious disease, current vaccine supplies could save more lives if used in previously unvaccinated populations than if used as boosters in vaccinated populations.” There is nothing in this article that calls into question masking or vaccine mandates. (“Departing FDA officials, WHO leaders argue against broad rollout of COVID-19 booster shots,” BioPharma Dive.) Bartlett’s articles leave the reader with a very misleading and false picture of what the science is regarding the vaccines. Misinformation, even labeled as “commentary” and not “reporting,” is dangerous and harms everyone, not just those who will now feel justified in refusing vaccines. When people who can safely take the vaccine refuse to do because of this kind of misinformation, they end up clogging our hospitals needlessly, and people who urgently need treatment are turned away. Maybe it will be your husband who has a heart attack, your wife who is in a serious car crash, or your child who develops acute appendicitis who will need that hospital bed. Instead of disseminating misinformation, The Nugget should adopt the approach taken by the Malheur Enterprise and name and shame those who do so (https://www.malheurenterprise. com/posts/8887). Mary Chaffin

Keep Sisters’ skies dark

To the Editor: I am just about to leave Sisters from a fourday stay, and I am very distressed. Four friends and I have been coming every

September for years for astronomy and stargazing. We love that Sisters is a dark sky community. Imagine our dismay when the entire FivePine Campus is brightly illuminated from dusk to dawn. These are some of the brightest lights we have experienced, and there isn’t even a downward shield. This may sound trivial to others, but your town is growing rapidly. If this disregard is allowed now, you may find it near-impossible to control in the future. Sisters is a gem! The dark skies designation attracts people near and far. I called to express my distress to the City and felt pushed off. I am writing to you, city people of Sisters; please require your businesses to adhere to the current code for nighttime lighting. Marcia Cooper.

Political anger

To the Editor: Real story not real names. My best friend died last week. Mike and I first met in 1955 when we were in the fourth grade [and] we maintained that friendship until his death Sunday, September 19. This letter isn’t about Mike, it’s about allowing political anger to inject itself into relationships, causing hardships between loved ones. Hearing about his death today brought a single thought to my mind — it reminded me that I haven’t talked to him in over three months. Why? Because Mike was one of these Trump lovers where Trump could do no wrong. I have always despised Trump but admittedly defended most of his policies. I was an outspoken critic of Trump the bully; I despised him for so many reasons but I didn’t hate him. After 67 years of friendship with Mike, he blocked me out of his life over political anger, caused by my not giving 100-percent devotion to Trump. I suddenly woke up to the thought that I have other very close friends and relatives that have chosen to distance me from their lives because we don’t agree politically. I first heard of Mike’s death from my brother. I immediately thought something was wrong with either his wife, Jane, or son Bill, both of whom have removed me from their guest list. Why? Because of political anger. A death makes it impossible for us to either apologize or accept an apology from the inherent effects of political anger. My daughter, who I love more than life itself, and her husband, who I love and highly respect, have fallen to the effects of political anger. My brother George, his son Chris and beautiful wife and daughter have also turned their back on me because of political anger. I have reached out to my brother several times but his hate toward my beliefs have See LETTERS on page 19

Sisters Country birds By Douglas Beall Correspondent

The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) are gathering in fields and farms and bird feeders, as thistles and grasses are reaching maturity. The bright warbles and twitters are heard as they feed or fly overhead. This small finch eats only seeds and waits til June and July to nest because the harvest of seeds will feed their nestlings in August and September. They complete a yearly second feather molt which is unique within their species. The female builds the nest with spider silk, plant fibers, and line it with plant pappus. The male will perform a fluttering

flight display while singing. The female lays 2-7 pale, bluish-white eggs that incubate for 12-14 days. The young finches spend 11-17 days being fed a seed diet before leaving the nest. The American Goldfinch is almost always found in pairs or larger family groups as they habituate open fields and also alder, birch, and elm trees. The state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, it is common throughout the U.S. Referred to as the “lightning bird” and in groups as a “charm,” a “rush,” or a “treasury” of goldfinches. For more American Goldfinch photos visit http://abirdsingsbecauseithasasong.com/ recent-journeys.

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Tough defense drives soccer success By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws soccer squad won on the road at Sweet Home (SH) on Tuesday, September 21. Two days later, they finished with a tie at Newport. In Tuesday’s action a balanced team effort on the turf at Sweet Home resulted in the Outlaws’ 5-1 win. Last year against SH, Sisters entered the game overconfident and the Huskies took advantage of their lackluster play. Although they managed to walk away with a narrow 1-0 win last year, they knew that this year they should not take the Huskies lightly. Sisters set the tone early with aggressive play and good communication across the pitch. They created many early opportunities to score, but unfortunately fell short in shot accuracy. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that many of the teams in their division will punish them if they don’t improve on capitalizing on those opportunities on the offensive end. The Outlaws held possession for most of the first half, but just could not get the ball in the goal. The Huskies’ keeper, a third-year starter, gave up very few rebounds. It was deadlocked 0-0 just minutes before the half when Vince Christian was finally able to score a great goal off a Ricky Huffman assist. Less than a minute later, Gavin Christian scored when the Huskies’ keeper gave up a rare rebound. At the half, the Outlaws held a 2-0 lead. Sweet Home scored less than six minutes into the second half, but the Outlaws responded well. They stayed composed, relied on each other, and communicated well. Huffman scored in the 50th minute off a Corbin Fredland assist for Sisters’ third goal of the contest. Tate Kaczmarek scored

unassisted late in the second half to push the Outlaws to a 4-1 advantage. With less than two minutes left on the clock, Aiden Eckert scored the final goal of the match when Kaczmarek pried the ball loose in the corner and sent it to Eckert for the assist. “Aiden is a quiet work horse on the team,” said Husmann. “He has such a sharp vision of the field, knows when to take on defenders, and when to dish the ball off. He is not a target goal scorer for us, but often is at the center of creating offensive plays. It was well deserved when he tucked the ball into the back of the net in the final minute of the game.” A couple personnel shifts were key in the Outlaws’ win. Junior Taine Martin started in goal, and Vince Christian was moved into a more offensive position. “Taine’s willingness to learn opens up his potential to be a very solid goalkeeper,” said Husmann. “It also allows us to have a different look on the field as far as positions. Husmann told The Nugget that the key to the win was the Outlaws’ balanced style of play and their solid defense. Husmann had praise for Gus Patton as a scholar of the game, becoming a core member of the Outlaws’ defense. Noah Pittman was also noted for his outstanding game as an outside defender and his ability to play the ball more quickly. “I am most proud of how selfless we are playing,” said Husmann. “Five goals by five different players suggest that kids are buying into our philosophy. We are improving each game and know that it will be a tough road to reach our goals this season.” Husmann said, “The Huskies continue to improve each season and truly have some of the best sportsmanship we have experienced, as

well as being competitive and well coached.” Two days later, the Outlaws finished with a 1-1 deadlock against the physical Newport Cubs squad. Sisters once again set the tone early with a lot of action from the defensive end of the field. They had numerous opportunities on offense, but just couldn’t get the ball in the net. Midway thorough the first half, senior Sean Alvarez took the free kick from just over 40 yards out and ripped a beautiful shot that dipped over the Cubs’ keeper to give the Outlaws a 1-0 lead. “Sean is such a quiet kid, but certainly speaks with his game,” said Husmann. “He is absolutely the core of our defense, and it was so awesome to see him get the goahead goal.” The Cubs’ goal came early in the second half. Outlaws keeper Taine Martin stepped off his line, made himself big, and took a ball off the chest, but the Cubs got the rebound and leveled the score. At that point, Sisters seemed to lose control of the midfield and were disorganized for much of the second half. Momentum shifted back to the Outlaws way late in the game, but they still couldn’t find the back of the net. Husmann told The Nugget that the defense had their best performance to date. “AJ Scholl, Gus Patton, Sean Alvarez, and Noah Pittman are really coming together as a stingy back line,” said Husmann. “Gus improves every game, and Noah likes to play physical, and today he closed down their outside threat. “Sophomore Baylor Dyer continues to see more minutes each game,” added Husmann. “His speed and athleticism help tremendously in defense.” Husmann said, “Newport knew they got away with one. Soccer is such

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Sean Eckert defends with a kick vs. Newport. a fickle game sometimes. We outplayed them and yet didn’t win the game. I really love this group of young men. They are teammates and friends, and this is what

matters most.” The Outlaws were to play at Philomath on Tuesday, September 28. They will host the Cascade Cougars on Thursday, two days later.

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Hop Fest draws 52 runners By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The cancellation of the Fresh Hop Fest resulted in a smaller than expected field of runners for the second Sisters Hop Fest Half & 5k — but Race Director Sean Meissner considered the event a success nonetheless. The event did not take place in 2020 due to COVID19 restrictions. Seventeen runners completed the half-marathon and another 35 took part in the 5-kilometer race, under what

Meissner described as “absolutely gorgeous conditions.” Jason Gulley, a physical therapist at Green Ridge Physical Therapy, defended his 2019 title in the half-marathon in a time of 1:24:02. Eric Liddell of Sisters finished second in 1:36:32. Kimberly Davis won the women’s half in 1:53:16. Chase Anspach won the 5k race, which was actually 5.3k according to Meissner, in 18:24. Christina Overbeck was the first woman, in a time of 20:05. R o s s D r u c k r e y, t h e

marketing manager for Three Creeks Brewing Co., was eager to have the race continue despite the cancellation of the festival, according to Meissner. “We are grateful to Ross and Three Creeks for sponsoring us and allowing us to use the production facility for the race venue, the pub for packet pickup, and for providing the pint glasses and the tasty post-race beverages,” said Meissner. “I have no doubt the race numbers will grow next year with the return of the festival.”

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Prepare yourself financially for illness Oregon expands wolf kill due to threat to livestock

All of us hope to live long, healthy lives, so we do what we can to take care of ourselves through proper diet, exercise, and avoiding unhealthy activities. However, none of us can predict our future, so it pays to be prepared for anything — including a serious physical illness or the onset of some type of mental incapacity, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Of course, you may never face these infirmities, but you should be aware that they could upset your longterm financial strategy and place considerable stress on your loved ones. What steps can you take to head off these threats? First, make sure you know what your health insurance covers and how much you might have to pay out of pocket for treatment of illnesses such as cancer or kidney ailments. If you’re on Medicare (supplemented with Medigap) or Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C), you’ll want to know all about deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. However, if Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is involved, Medicare may not cover the costs that could be incurred in an assisted-living facility, so you may want to consult with a financial advisor, who can suggest ways of protecting yourself from long-term care costs, which can be quite high. Your next move is to make sure you have adequate liquidity. It’s hard to predict how many out-ofpocket costs you could incur when coping with a serious illness, but it’s a good idea to have enough cash readily available, rather than dipping into your 401(k) or other retirement accounts. So, if you’re retired, you might want to keep up to a year’s worth of living expenses in a liquid, low-risk account. Here’s another important step: Update your estate plan. Hopefully, if you have a serious illness, you’ll be able to recover. But it’s still a good idea to review your estate plan to ensure everything is in order, such as your will and your living trust, if you’ve created one. If you’ve kept up your life insurance, you’ll also want to ensure your premiums are still being paid. And don’t forget to review your beneficiary designations on your 401(k), insurance policies and other financial documents, since these designations can supersede the instructions in your will. As part of your estate planning, you may want to include a durable power of

attorney for finances, which allows you to name someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated, and a durable power of attorney for health care, which lets you name someone to make medical decisions for you if you’re unable to do so yourself. You may also create a health care directive or living will to express your wishes if you don’t have a power of attorney for health care, or the person named in a power of attorney for health care can’t be reached in an emergency. And since estate planning can be complex, you’ll

certainly want to work with a legal professional, and possibly your tax and financial advisors as well. You might think it’s somewhat grim to prepare yourself financially in case you become seriously ill or if your life is touched by Alzheimer’s or another mental infirmity. But it’s a positive move —you’re protecting yourself and your loved ones from whatever life may throw at you. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Sisters Edward Jones Financial Advisor Karen Kassy.

BAKER CITY (AP) — Authorities in Oregon are stepping up efforts to kill wolves from a pack in the eastern part of the state due to continued attacks by the animals and evidence they are now focusing on livestock. KTVZ reports the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) decision Thursday comes after nine livestock depredations in two months — despite extensive non-lethal measures in place since early spring, and the killing of two wolves from the

Lookout Mountain wolf pack in early August. ODFW said it is issuing limited-duration kill permits to four impacted livestock producers that allow them to take two uncollared wolves from the ground on land they own or legally occupy from now until October 31. The agency also said it intends to lethally remove another four wolves, including the VHF-collared breeding male. State officials say See WOLVES on page 27

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Runners race at Nike PDX led the Outlaw team, finishing 37th among over 150 racers in Correspondent the Division 2 race in a time Varsity runners for the of 17:46. Outlaws cross-country team Cole Jervis ran his best traveled to Nike Portland time of the season to place for the largest cross-country 59th in 18:07, just one place meet to be held in Oregon this ahead of Max Palanuk year on Saturday. And they (18:11). came home with some new Kaleb Briggs came through perspectives. next in 18:25, a personal best, An estimated 2,500 run- and freshman George Roberts ners took part in the meet, completed the scoring by dipwhich included 18 different ping under 19:00 for the first races and featured schools time in 18:58. from all classifications and Freshman Spencer Tisdel a number from other states. lowered his best time to 19:10 Some of the top high school and Colton Middlestetter finrunners in the nation raced ished in 21:39. over the 5,000-meter course Senior Jackson Griffin and produced eye-popping competed in the Division 3 times. race and clocked 22:31. The meet was broken into The boys’ team finished four varsity divisions and in 13th place among 23 comnumerous junior varsity races. plete teams and third among For the Outlaws it was a 4A teams. chance to not only see the best In the Division 2 girls race, of the best, but to be part of Ella Bartlett and Sasha Stolasz a big-time meet, which can be finished neck-and-neck in extremely helpful in prepara- 21:46.4 and 21:47.1 respection for championship races, tively, to place forty-ninth and such as the OSAA State Meet, fiftieth. which will take place on For perspective on the variNovember 6. ety of runners at the meet, the Results were mixed for pair were the fifth and sixth Sisters, in part due to tempera- finishers in the race from the tures at race time that reached Oregon 4A classification. The into the 80s. rest of the field was comprised Four of the seven varsity of much larger schools from boys actually ran personal around Oregon, Washington, bests at the meet and two and California. ran season bests, but most “We tried some different reported feeling a little flat things with pacing that were after the race, according to informative,” said Kanzig. coach Charlie Kanzig. “Finding the balance between A three-hour bus ride and positioning and even pacing unseasonably warm tempera- is something that is hard to tures may have contributed to perfect.” slower than expected times, In related cross-country but Kanzig views the team’s news, Ella Thorsett, who progression as being on target. spent her first two seasons at “Of course everyone Sisters and is now running for wishes they could get a huge Summit High School in Bend, PR on a course like this, but placed 14th in the star-studded it’s not uncommon to sort of Danner Race, the elite race at plateau a bit at mid-season,” Nike Portland, in a time of he said. “We’re healthy and 17:59, to help the Storm to getting stronger.” a second-place team finish Hayden Roth once again behind Cherry Creek High School of Colorado. She crossed the line third for her team. The two schools were the top two ranked teams nationally in the preseason poll, according to Dyestat. The Outlaws’ entire team will be in action on Saturday, October 2, in Bend at the Oxford Classic, hosted by Bend Senior High. The meet has a new venue this year at Rockridge Community Park near Skyview Middle School in northeast Bend. The meet begins at 10 with junior varsity girls. There is no PHOTO BY JACK TURPEN charge. Parking is Hayden Roth once again led the Outlaws cross- available at Skyview country team. Middle School. By Charlie Kanzig

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Three lucky Sisters veterans embarked on the trip of a lifetime with the Central Oregon Honor Flight. The all-expensespaid trip to Washington D.C. is an opportunity to view memorials built in their honor and see the foundations of a nation they fought to uphold and defend. The three Sisters veterans on this year’s trip are (from left to right): Earl Schroeder, United States Air Force 1958-1966. Terrel Roberson, United States Army, 19681970. And Hal Busch , United States Coast Guard, 1948-1952. All of these men expressed their sincere gratitude at the opportunity to see the nation’s Capitol and a deep humility at the Vietnam and Korean memorials. “It was an emotional experience,” they all said. Most didn’t expect to make a trip like this in their lifetime. Hal Busch said, “I thought the day would never come.” Thanks to generous donors and the local Honor Flight chapter in Central Oregon (the only Honor Flight out of Oregon in year 2021), they were able to see firsthand the country they once swore to defend. THIS MONTH’S “PORTRAITS OF SISTERS” PRESENTED BY:

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Outlaws take first league loss in volleyball By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws logged a sweep over Philomath at home on Tuesday, September 21, with scores of 26-24, 25-16, and 25-20, but two days later at Cascade they suffered their first league loss, 21-25, 17-25, 25-14, 19-25. In Tuesday’s match, Sisters jumped out to an early 7-2 lead. Philomath slowly whittled away at the Outlaws’ lead and unforced errors by the Outlaws allowed the Warriors to tie the set 23-23. Philomath missed two key serves at the end of the set, which the Outlaws capitalized on for the win. The second set started in similar fashion, with Sisters taking a quick 9-3 advantage behind great serves from Sydney Myhre. Tough serves and less unforced errors kept Sisters out front the entire way. Gracie Vohs served seven in a row to put the Outlaws on top 10-2 in the third and final set. Sisters never looked back and five straight kills from Vohs gave the Outlaws the momentum and the sweep. Vohs led the Outlaws with

12 kills, and Sydney Myhre followed with eight kills and three blocks. Bree White added five kills. Coach Rory Rush said, “After coming off a great win this weekend at our tournament, tonight we had moments where we looked a little out of sync. But we were able to recover and get the win. We’re going to work on a few things to make sure we are mentally and physically ready for our next match.” On Thursday at Cascade there were several long rallies and a lot of close plays at the net, but the Outlaws just didn’t have enough in them to get the win. Gracelyn Myhre lit up the line and back corners for a 10-kill finish on the night. Gracie Vohs had eight kills in the middle, six of which were straight, powerful kills right down to the floor. She also had a series of outstanding blocks; once, four times in a row as Cascade kept attempting to get the ball over the net. Bree White and Sydney Myhre recorded six kills each. Sisters was to play at Woodburn on Tuesday, September 28.

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owners who gather monthly to work on self-identified priority projects. This year, C4C will also become a cofacilitator of the VIT, bridging the important, on-theground work of the Sisters Community Builders with the ongoing vision implementation work of the VIT. Our shared goal is create ever more pathways for anyone to get involved in community building work, and find support for projects that are close to their heart. To learn more about the Sisters Community Builders, contact C4C Director Linda Cline at director@citizens4community.com. As the VIT looks ahead excitedly to a new year, we also encourage you to check out our 2020-21 Annual Vision Progress Update. These annual reports are a great way to get familiar with the structure and goals of the Vision, and learn about all the amazing work of the VIT members and our partners over the past 12 months. This year’s report also highlights all the winners of our first annual Community Champion Awards, as well as recipients of Community Partner grants throughout the year. Check it out today at www.sistersvision.org/ progress.

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prevailed for any kind of retrieval for a viable relationship. My best friend died last week, and I can only hope he didn’t take that anger with him. Life is way too short for this BS. It shouldn’t be about who’s right or wrong, it should be about what’s right. Use your common sense as a guide, maintain your friendships by appreciating who you’re talking to, but most of all don’t take that anger with you. Terry Coultas

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To the Editor: I know it’s only the end of September, and many of us think it’s really too early to even think about Christmas — but it’s time to start the preparations for the annual Kiwanis Food Share and the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department’s Toys for Children. The Food Bank and the Fire Department will start giving out applications starting Thursday. It is our hope to provide gift certificates to provide a good Christmas Dinner to everyone and toys and presents for children under the age of 17. This is a Christmas gift from the whole community of Sisters. All you need to do is pick up an application, fill it out, and return it by the date indicated. The certificates will be mailed or if needed, picked up at the Food Bank before Christmas. The Fire Department will give the toys out on the day indicated on the form. It’s time to share the Joy of Christmas. Shirley Miller Chairman Kiwanis Food Share

Masks and schools

To the Editor: I very much appreciated your editorial likening the blocking of traffic to the “disruptive behavior” not suitable in a classroom modeled by a handful of attendees at recent School Board meetings. Thank you for attempting to assure everyone that it is OK to disagree, but it is not OK to throw a tantrum preventing our underappreciated volunteers from doing their jobs. I then found it quite ironic when I got to the letter

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from Kristy Cooper, one of said attendees, accusing the School Board of having an “illegal school board meeting” if “they talked at all” during the “childish” recess. I have so many issues with her accusation. My understanding is that the recess was an olive branch offered by the School Board allowing Mrs. Cooper and anyone else choosing not to wear a mask the time to drive home and participate in the meeting over Zoom. Mrs. Cooper believes the School Board should have the desire to hear the public’s wishes, which I guess means she wanted to speak during the Community Comments agenda item, the only time members of the audience are allowed to speak. If she wanted her “wishes heard” the Board generously and unnecessarily provided her an opportunity during that recess. Nothing childish about that. Mrs. Cooper, like all constituents, can share her wishes with the Board and administration via emails, phone calls, letters, carrier pigeon… so many more respectful and appropriate options. Her family’s beliefs on masks are well documented in the August 4 meeting minutes so what reason other than blocking traffic is there for what happened on September 8? I believe what is childish, besides the obvious disregard of the request to wear a mask is accusing the Board of breaking public meeting laws by “talk[ing] at all.” Mrs. Cooper’s lack of attendance at School Board meetings prior to the pandemic is clearly showing. Over the last 10 years I likely have attended more Sisters School District board meetings than any other resident who was not required to be there, save for Steve and Novella Swisher. The Board members receive the details on the Consent Agenda prior to the meeting and while they can ask a question, in the 50-plus meetings I’ve attended I can’t remember a single time a Board member has needed to. There is no audience discussion as part of the consent agenda. Board members would not have had to “meet in private for the purpose of deciding on or deliberating toward a decision” (the wording from your beloved ORS 192.630) to move and pass the agenda. What are you attempting to do by throwing out unwarranted accusations? The only potential outcome I see is your false claims rile up others that don’t know the facts, and cause a waste of time at the least and taxpayer dollars spent on gratuitous legal fees at the most. Please stop taking time, money, and attention away from my kids and their education. I believe the public’s wishes were heard in May when they chose not to elect your husband to the School Board. Regan Roberts

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To the Editor: Hi! I’m Amy Larrabee, one of the “arrogant, belligerent women who defied the Board’s request to wear a mask” and a part of the “small ignorant minority that has disrupted their neighbors’ right to oversee their children’s education!” said Donald Harner in his letter to the editor. While I am not surprised, I’m disappointed in Donald Harner and Charlie Kanzig’s lack of ability to report truthful news. Donald Harner, ever once was I or the other unmasked people belligerent. Not one of us were angry or raised our voices in an aggressive way. We do have a legal right to refuse to wear a mask (ORS 127.507) which is an Oregon state law that supersedes the mandate by our tyrannical governor, but implying that we are not being responsible and doing our best to be vaccinated and wear a mask, is merely your opinion. During the Board’s recess, it was calm chitchat. Why try to make the readers think otherwise? There were two sheriffs inside standing close to us, don’t you think if the unmaskers were belligerent, the sheriff would’ve asked us to leave? Wasn’t it you, that was escorted out of the building by the sheriff and not allowed to return? I am a Christian, attend a local church, and DO NOT live in fear. “The good Lord brought me into this world and He will take me out when He’s ready and I personally don’t care how He does it” was my quote to you, there was never an implication that it would be OK if the Lord took my children away! How many kids have died from COVID19 since the pandemic began? January 2020-July 29, 2021, 358 children have died nationwide, none have been in the state of Oregon. Dr. Murphy researched every death and 100 percent had underlying conditions (link below). I want the truth to be heard but ultimately, I want to give hope! If you or a loved one is sick with COVID-19, email me, amylarrabee@yahoo.com! I follow an alliance of doctors who have vowed to put patients over profits. They have prescribed preventative and treatment protocols (https://covid19criticalcare.com). Keep smiling, keep hugging, keep loving. God bless you all! Link of scientific research to back up my belief in why masking in general and specifically masking our kids, is not OK! Tinyurl.com/masksources1 Amy Larrabee

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You would be forgiven if you thought Glory Daze was a “guy thing.” But you would be wrong. Eight cars were entered into the Ladies class, but several more cars owned by women were found in other classes. As the cars paraded into their parking spaces, marshaled by volunteers from Rotary Club of Sisters, at least three-quarters were occupied by men and women. Pam Phillips of Sisters was there with her 1974 VW Thing. She drew the curious from as far away as Tigard, who reminisced about the iconic auto. Darlene Johnston, an Oklahoman now in Sisters, had one of the more eye-catching cars on display — a ’59 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, the last year of production for the soft-top model. Hers was outfitted with cattle horns as wide as the car itself. Cheryle Bridge of Bend was cheered on by her mate, Al Zemke. Her bright yellow ’56 T-Bird was coordinated with her matching poodle skirt and saddle shoes. They

typified entrants who come primarily for the fun, not the glory, as no money prizes are awarded. In each class there are first- and second-place trophies presented at a ceremony on the Fir Street Park stage. The park served as headquarters for the event and had water and snack concessions and a kids’ activity area where as many as 20 kids gathered throughout the fourhour show. On stage was DJ Chuck Boogie who played hits from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s — ones that everybody knew and was caught singing along with. “You can dance to this stuff and understand the words,” quipped Joan and Wally Clinton, who trekked from La Pine. Like a few others they took to the floor in front of the stage to do a few swirls and hip moves. The average age of the entrants was well north of AARP membership territory. The ages of the hundreds who took in the show ran the gamut from infants in strollers to grandparents in walkers. Four deer, a mature doe, and three young’uns, took in the show as well, not less than 10 feet from the ’62 MGA Roadster that took first place in the Sports Car category.

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Jim and Cindy Battie took Best of Show for their silver Ranchero. Not at all bothered by the scores of close onlookers, the four munched away on the apple tree otherwise providing shade. The oldest car entered was F. Allen Elliot’s 1930 Model A Ford. Cars from Gresham and Albany travelled the farthest distance to be shown. Two righthand-drive entries were included. Mike Gray and Bill Kelly, Rotarians helping to guide the cars into their places, were humored by the turning radius of the older cars. Jennifer Holland, SPRD executive director, was beaming all day. “This was so much more than we expected after a year off from COVID,” she said. “We cut off registrations at 77, causing some ruffled feathers for a number of entrants we had to turn away.

Next year we will open registration in May and I can easily see over 100 cars.” Full sun bathed the event in intense light, bouncing off the highly polished sheen of the fenders and hoods and causing the many photographers to contort themselves into weird angles to avoid flares and burnout. The event ended when DJ Boogie cranked up a stirring vocal rendition of the National Anthem. Hats came off, hands rested on hearts, and the crowd joined in a rousing accompaniment. Then the grand finale – the revving of engines in unison. The sound could reportedly be heard at FivePine and as far away as Sisters Eagle Airport. Sounds of another good day in Sisters Country.

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Sisters Elementary School believes that EVERY student can be a leader. Principal Joan Warburg says that in an effort to “put a comprehensive program in place that really builds student resilience and mental health,” Sisters Elementary School is implementing “Leader in Me.” Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive school-improvement model that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive. This is done by modeling, teaching, practicing, and integrating seven habits into the school and community culture. Habit #1: Be Proactive: I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my actions. I make good, responsible choices without being asked, even when no one is looking. Habit #2: Begin With the End in Mind: I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen. Habit #3: Put First Things First: I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized. Habit #4: Think Win-Win: I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives. Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood: I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

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one used to wash clothes. They created it to be hung from the neck and played as an instrument,” said Chenier. That washboard instrument is traditionally known as vest frottoir. Out on the road with his father at 21, Chenier began to learn the accordion by watching his Dad play. “It really was the best time of my life touring around with my father,” he recalled. “My musical career was really taking off.” After Clifton Chenier passed away in 1987, CJ and the Red-Hot Louisiana Band decided to keep going. “I was the youngest guy in the band, and we decided to keep the tradition alive,” said Chenier. CJ Chenier became the lead accordion player in the band, playing a variety of traditional zydeco songs and blues music. “Playing with the band was a transformation because I didn’t grow up listening to blues, I more listened to my father’s music

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C4C also led the development efforts of the Sisters Community website (www. SistersCommunity.org) and continues to manage the website under their organizational umbrella. The site is growing into a one-stop, online communication and resource hub for all residents of Sisters Country. It currently contains a community calendar, directories, volunteer opportunities, emergency resources, and more. “Citizens4Community is so grateful for the Ford Family Foundation’s generous support and the confidence in us it represents,” said Linda Cline, C4C executive director. “Besides

and funk music playing in a garage band,” said Chenier. For Chenier, the audience is the reason for playing zydeco music. “The audience has as much fun as us playing and zydeco music brings people from all backgrounds, ages and types together,” said Chenier. “One of things with zydeco music in general is it gets people up and dancing. It doesn’t matter what genre, it brings all types together.” Zydeco music blends blues, soul, and traditional Cajun music into one genre that is upbeat and considered “party music.” The accordion theme is ever-present this year with the 2021 poster featuring Beulah the Badger playing an accordion, and having CJ Chenier playing several sets. This is CJ Chenier’s first time to the Central Oregon area, and he hasn’t been in Oregon since playing the Oregon Zoo with his father in 1978. “I’m just excited to be there and as we say in the south, ‘come on out and pass a good time’,” said Chenier. For more information on this year’s Sisters Folk Festival, visit www. sistersfolkfestival.org.

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west of Fir Street. While high-density building is not allowed on the east end of Adams, it would be allowable to build a commercial building with housing above. The purpose of this streetscape project is to spur development, but it doesn’t have to be the highest-density use. East of Fir, eight-footwide parallel parking will be available on both sides of the street. There will be a six-foot-wide meandering pedestrian path on the north side of the street and a meandering bike path along the south side. Parking west of Fir Street will be angled, pull-in parking, with 10-foot straight walkways on either side. The sidewalk on the north will be shared by bikes and pedestrians. The two travel lanes will each be 12 feet wide (on Hood and Main avenues they are 16 feet wide). There will be 171 proposed parking spaces compared to the current 109. There will be 82 new side-street angled parking spaces, with some spaces sacrificed to increase visibility at the intersections. There will be marked crosswalks, made narrower with bulbouts. The traffic on Adams will be through traffic, with a majority of the cross streets controlled with stop signs. More than 200 street trees will be planted the entire length of Adams on both sides. Bollard lighting will be used on the east end with old-fashioned-style streetlights at intersections on the west. The City will maintain all the street lighting and watering. In 2019, the City contracted with Hickman, Williams & Associates, Inc. (HWA) to design concept drawings of the Adams Avenue corridor from North

Pine Street to North Cedar Street. The consultant team and City staff held a community open house and two focus-group meetings to present two design options and solicit feedback from Adams Avenue residents and businesses for a conceptual design to be recommended to City Council. Twenty of 21 participants chose the same design. The preferred conceptual design was approved by Council in June 2019 and the consultant completed the 30 percent design in July 2019. Finalizing the Adams Avenue Streetscape Design is a high-priority project for the Urban Renewal Agency (URA). The City entered into a consulting contract with HWA to take the 30-percent design to 100-percent design and

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Very large logs were salvaged from powerline protection projects and unloaded on the banks of the Metolius River.

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other plants. “These trees pretty much turn into islands in the stream,” Brewer said. These “islands” offer cover for fish, protecting them for predators. They make for spawning areas for redband trout and they slow the current of the river. “They slow the flow down,” Brewer said. “The fish aren’t expending so much energy to hang out in the stream flow.” Skilled heavy equipment operators trucked in approximately 80 large logs and

downed trees, unloaded them and placed them in the river at 20 different locations, from Riverside Campground in Camp Sherman downstream. The logs come from Central Electric Cooperative projects that removed hazard trees from the route of powerlines. Concerns about trees falling and damaging powerlines and potentially sparking wildfires — as has happened with catastrophic results in several areas in the West — prompted these projects. Salvaging those logs for use as habitat adds a “win” to the project. Once the logs are placed in the stream, the trails and streambank areas impacted by the movement of heavy equipment will be restored to their pre-project state.

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STORAGE WITH BENEFITS • 8 x 20 dry box • Fenced yard, RV & trailers • In-town, gated, 24-7 Kris@earthwoodhomes.com Prime Downtown Retail Space R&B Ranch Beef for Sale Call Lori at 541-549-7132 Grass fed. Alfalfa/grain finish. Cold Springs Commercial Local grown, English-bred beef. 1/4, 1/2 or full cow available. CASCADE STORAGE $3.25/lb. hanging weight (541) 549-1086 Butcher dates reserved in 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access November. 541-325-3020 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available r.gardner@morrow.com. 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units On-site Management 202 Firewood FOR LEASE – Approx. Ponderosa pine firewood 420 sq. ft. office suite available at Logs 24"-40" diameter, 220 S. Pine St. building. Suite is 6' 14' long, $75.00 per cord, $600/mo., light & bright, with 2 cord min. Delivered local mountain views. Email: Sisters area. Call or text David lorna@nolteproperties.com or 541-420-3254 phone – 541-419-8380. Lodgepole Pine Firewood Lorna Nolte, Principal Broker Intermountain Wood Energy Lic. #200105010 Seasoned/split, delivered or MINI STORAGE pickup, and log-truck loads. Sisters Rental 541-207-2693. 331 W. Barclay Drive SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-549-9631 DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD Sizes 5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor • SINCE 1976 • RV parking. 7-day access. Doug Fir – Lodgepole – Juniper Computerized security gate. DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES Moving boxes & supplies. – 18155 Hwy. 126 East – Classic Car Garages For Lease SistersForestProducts.com HEATED, lighted, 110 outlet, Order Online! 541-410-4509 indoor wash, clubhouse, Ponderosa firewood for sale. $175 monthly, call/text Jack Split or round, pickup or deliver. 541-419-2502. Call 541-350-7755.

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CASCADE HOME & VACATION RENTALS Monthly and Vacation Rentals throughout Sisters Country. (541) 549-0792 Property management for second homes. CascadeVacationRentals.net In the Heart of Sisters 3 Fully Furnished Rentals Reduced Winter Pricing Choose 30 Nights or more Available Nov. 1 to May 1 SistersVacationRentals.net or call 503-730-0150 ~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Private Central OR vac. rentals, Property Management Services 541-977-9898 www.SistersVacation.com THE NUGGET NEWSPAPER

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Carousel Horses Two handcarved C1902 carousel horses, restored, Sisters area, crated for travel, excellent condition. Call for pics. $16,500 & $17,500. 503-702-4918 JEWELRY REPAIR & CUSTOM DESIGN Graduate gemologist. Over 45 years experience. Cash for gold. Metals • 220 S. Ash St. Suite 1 541-904-0410

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A CARING ENVIRONMENT for your treasured Best Friends in your home while you're away! Sisters-Tumalo-Petsitting.com 541-306-7551 Three Rivers Humane Society Where love finds a home! See the doggies at 1694 SE McTaggart in Madras • A no-kill shelter Go to ThreeRiversHS.org or call 541-475-6889 FURRY FRIENDS helping Sisters families w/pets. FREE Dog & Cat Food No contact pick-up by appt. 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4 541-797-4023 Great Pyrenees puppies, ready soon. 2 females, 1 male, pure white. $600 each. 530-905-2250. Bend Spay & Neuter Project Providing Low-Cost Options for Spay, Neuter and more! Go to BendSnip.org or call 541-617-1010

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• DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279 ~ WEDDINGS BY KARLY ~ Happy to perform virtual or in-person weddings. Custom Wedding Ceremonies 20+ years • 541-410-4412 205 Garage & Estate Sales revkarly@gmail.com Equipment and tools from Tewalt MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE & Sons excavation. Misc. garage/ –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– household sale items. Don't miss Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! this sale! Fri. and Sat. 9-4. Two exp. men with 25+ years 16410 Hwy. 126 comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. Large Yard Sale Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 Tools, camping misc., large Andersen's Almost Anything rubber boat, garage and Small home repairs, projects household items, collectables, RV repairs, inspections. lawyer book cases, water heater, 541-728-7253 • CCB #235396 12pane glass door, Hijacker BOOKKEEPING SERVICE hitch, 4 clawfoot table legs. Lots ~ Olivia Spencer ~ of really nice clothes at low Expert Local Bookkeeping! prices. Lots of "make an offer" Phone: (541) 241-4907 items also. www.spencerbookkeeping.com 14564 Crossroad, Sisters SMALL Engine REPAIR West off old McKenzie Hwy. Lawn Mowers, Sat. only 10-2-21 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Chainsaws & Trimmers Happy Trails Estate Sales Sisters Rental and online auctions! 331 W. Barclay Drive Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? 541-549-9631 Locally owned & operated by... Authorized service center for Daiya 541-480-2806 Stihl, Honda, Ariens/Gravely, Sharie 541-771-1150 Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki Engines 301 Vehicles YOU NEED STUFF We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality HAULED? I NEED TO HAUL Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ STUFF! SPECIALIZING IN Call Jeff at 541-815-7397 Sisters Car Connection da#3919 PROPERTY CLEANUP AND ITEM REMOVAL. CALL SistersCarConnection.com THE WORKIN' MAN AT CAR TO SELL? 541-610-2926. Place your ad in The Nugget

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GORDON’S LAST TOUCH Cleaning Specialists for CARPETS, WINDOWS & UPHOLSTERY Member Better Business Bureau • Bonded & Insured • Serving Central Oregon Since 1980 Call 541-549-3008 M & J CARPET CLEANING Area rugs, upholstery, tile & dryer-vent cleaning. Established & family-owned since 1986. 541-549-9090

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SISTERS HONEYDO Small projects, paint, stain, punch lists, carpentry, drywall, plumbing, deck restoration. 25+ yrs. prop. mgmnt. / Refs. Scott Dady 541-728-4266. JONES UPGRADES LLC Home Repairs & Remodeling Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Fences, Sheds & more. Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 Local resident • CCB #201650 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 Maintenance / Repairs Insurance Work CCB #194489 HAVE A SERVICE TO PROVIDE? Place your ad in The Nugget

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Central Oregon does not have a large football program. St. Charles continues to find inventive ways to cope with the surge. For example, surgery recovery beds have been transitioned to handle some COVID-19 patients no longer infectious but not yet ready for discharge. They have actually doubled up patients in some ICU rooms to meet the crisis — and crisis is the word Merrill uses. Half of the hospital load right now is COVID-related. Elective surgeries are “a dayby-day situation,” Merrill reports. “Right now we are at about five surgeries a day compared to an average of 25 to 35 before the surge.” He assures us that critical cases such as heart attacks are being met. Merrill reports that the backlog of what used to be called “elective surgeries,” now called “scheduled surgeries,” is 4,000. That includes surgeries for illnesses like breast and colon cancer and

some cardio procedures. “Patients with those needs hardly consider their surgeries elective,” Merrill said. When asked about pediatric admissions, Johnson said, “The number of children hospitalized is steady at .2 percent, but ED (emergency department) visits so far in September are up 40 percent.” Merrill has some concern that pediatric infections could rise due to the return to inperson learning. What about breakthrough cases, those of patients fully vaccinated? Johnson says the number continues to increase marginally and last week stood at 13 percent. Merrill insists that the main driver remains the unvaccinated and pleads for the hesitant or resistant to get the vaccine. The average age of “breakthrough” patients is 73. For unvaccinated, it is age 59. Through September 22, 571 patients have received monoclonal antibody therapy. “We can comfortably say that the risk of admission is lower for those who have received infusions, and if they are admitted, they require a lower level of care and decreased length of stay. There is a clear and

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon demonstrated benefit to our patients who have undergone this therapy,” said Lisa Goodman, the hospital’s public information representative. As to just when Deschutes might mirror the declines in hospitalizations seen statewide and in some other states, Merrill is pessimistic. “Hospitalizations follow cases/positive tests, and those are still at August highs if not increasing,” Merrill said. Indeed, he predicts a rise in cases from behavior. According to Johnson, 90 percent of St. Charles’ COVID-19 cases are from their three-county service area. From time to time they have admitted patients from the Willamette Valley, when the high number of cases in Portland and Medford forced a statewide shuffling of beds and resources. As for masks: Hospital professionals wear those that are N-95 rated. These are deemed the most effective of all masks used for abating COVID-19 transmission. They can be purchased in respirator and non-respirator style at Sisters Ace Hardware, and a limited supply is available at Hoyt’s Hardware and Building Supply.

Hospital adds mobile morgue

A sign of the severe conditions at the four-hospital St. Charles Health System is acquisition of a 17-foot, refrigerated trailer to serve as a mobile morgue. The Acela-built trailer was delivered to the Bend hospital last week and is in use. “It has been a known gap in our emergency preparedness for a number of years,” said Lara Simpson, St. Charles’ supply chain director. “With this recent COVID-19 surge, we just finally hit that critical point where we needed to do something.” The Bend hospital’s morgue is only large enough for three decedents. On at least three occasions recently, the number of decedents exceeded the morgue’s capacity and were stored elsewhere in the hospital until local funeral homes were available to transport them. In one seven-day period alone, 19 people died, all but six from COVID-19. “Sadly, this mobile morgue is a critical need right now,” she said.

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they do not plan to target the GPS-collared breeding female. “This pack has made a shift in their behavior,’’ says Roblyn Brown, ODFW wolf coordinator. “Instead of the occasional opportunistic killing of a vulnerable calf, now they are targeting livestock despite the high numbers of elk and deer in the area where the depredations have occurred and extensive human presence to haze wolves.’’ 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. “Whenever wolves are put on the chopping block, it is a tragedy,’’ Sristi Kamal, senior northwest representative for Defenders of Wildlife, said in a statement. “Lethal control is never a long-term solution and any pups that will be killed under these permits did not even participate in the hunts. There are better solutions than just killing wolves to cultivate social acceptance.`

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