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News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
Vol. XLIV No. 39
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Festival’s return hits triumphant note By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
They came from a dozen or more states as far away as New York, artists and attendees both. They came in all ages including 4-year-old Ava Jade Niesen-Hamblin from Bothell, Washington, who stole Saturday night’s closing act at Village Green when the band leader of CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band invited her onstage. He spotted her among the 100 singing, dancing fans. Ava and a dozen others directly in front of the stage were emblematic of the entire Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) – wildly enthusiastic. Ava led the audience with the energetic innocence of a child. Inhibitions
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Honor flight takes off By Cody Rheault Correspondent
of Goodyear, Arizona, taking in her fourth Festival. As always, concert-goers were busy exchanging notes
After more than a year of cancellations and postponements, Honor Flight of Central Oregon took off for Washington D.C. on September 22. Twenty-three veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars joined this year’s trip, which served as an opportunity to honor them for their service. Due to COVID-19 precautions, Honor Flights around the nation were postponed from their annual trips taking veterans to our
See FOLK FESTIVAL on page 22
See HONOR FLIGHT on page 16
Ruthie Foster celebrated the return of live music with impassioned, soulful sets at last weekend’s event. PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT
were nowhere to be found throughout the Festival. “Audience engagement is part of the magic,” singersongwriter Max Gomez told The Nugget.
He had the audience eating out of his hand at all three of his appearances. Gomez was among a collection of top story-telling artists favored by Marji Westwood
Outlaw Hall of Fame inducts two classes Bi-Mart pharmacy closing, store to remain By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
In a move that surprised the seven-member team of Bi-Mart pharmacy in Sisters, they were informed Tuesday of the acquisition by Walgreens of all pharmacies throughout the 80-store chain in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Nobody in management at the Sisters operation would go on the record with The Nugget. “This decision, while difficult, is strategically important as we move to strengthen our solid financial position and expand our plans for future growth in the Northwest,” CEO Rich Truett said in a press release.
We have 80 total stores, and 56 had pharmacies... — Don Leber “Bi-Mart’s core business is healthy and strong,” Truett said, in announcing that all of Bi-Mart’s stores will remain open. “However, over the years, factors such
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as increasing costs and ongoing reimbursement pressure has led in part to our decision.” The Nugget spoke at length with Don Leber, VP of marketing and advertising at the Eugene headquarters. “We have 80 total stores, and 56 had pharmacies,” he said. “We made the decision two years ago to stop filling prescriptions at the 13 stores in the Portland area and gradually a few others.” He blamed rising medical costs and a new Oregon business tax for the pullout. When asked how the Sisters store would utilize the vacated space, Leber said, “We are considering several options, one of which is making that area our e-commerce section, particularly since it has the pickup window already in place.” Reports are contradictory with some statements claiming that all pharmacies will discontinue by some time in mid-November. Leber on the other hand told us that Walgreens is still considering which stores, if any, might maintain a Walgreens pharmacy on the premises, See PHARMACY on page 18
The Sisters High School Hall of Fame committee inducted 10 individuals and two teams at a banquet ceremony Saturday, October 2, held in the high school commons. Honorees included seven outstanding athletes, two athletic teams, a musician/ athlete, and two special contributors. The inductees represented two “classes” since the event was not able to be held last year due to COVID shutdowns. Hall of Fame cochair Don Pollard explained that the Hall is intended to honor the contributions and accomplishments of those who are worthy of recognition and who serve as examples for others to emulate. Over the past seven years, the Hall of Fame has honored more than 50 individuals, teams, and organizations. Tracy Smith, a former Olympian and longtime running coach at Crook County High School, now retired, served as the banquet’s guest speaker and focused on the concept of how great individual accomplishments, such as his own, are not individual at all. He shared the quote, “I
PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT
Jerry Baldock was inducted into the Outlaws Hall of Fame on Saturday night, in honor of his years of contributions to the school culture through his photography. His wife, Marlene, has always supported his work. am because we are” to underscore the notion that one’s friends, coaches, teachers, bosses — those people who invest in our lives — allow us to reach our greatest potential. Like Smith, the majority of the inductees honored as athletes excelled in track and field and some in other sports as well. Parker Bennett, a star distance runner in cross-country and track during high school and college, sent in an audio message from his home in Germany, where he works as an athletic trainer, and
thanked the community for supporting him as a young man and for the honor of being inducted. Bennett graduated in 2010 and held school records in the 1500, 3000, and 5000 meters. His success continued at Willamette University, culminating in being named the outstanding male senior athlete when he graduated. Jared Henderson (2009), also an accomplished runner but known even more for his music, was the next inductee. After high school See INDUCTEES on page 17
Letters/Weather ............... 2 Ranger’s Corner .................7 Events .............................. 9 Obituaries .......................18 Classifieds.................. 19-21 Meetings .......................... 3 Announcements................ 8 Disaster Preparedness .11-14 Crossword .......................18 Real Estate .................21-24
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Presidential failings
To the Editor: I applaud Owen Herzberg’s letter to the editor (Wednesday, September 22) written from the heart of a veteran of the Vietnam war (“America on the wrong course”). This letter should be a wake-up call to all Americans to hold accountable President Biden and his administration for the debacle happening before our eyes at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This President has failed on many fronts, outlined in Mr. Herzberg’s letter, but alarming is the fact that no one is taking responsibility
or being held accountable for these failures. What kind of message is that for us and our children? We only need to focus on the Afghan failures, although our southern border chaos is a close second. The Afghan withdrawal is one of the sorriest American failures in decades — hundreds of Americans and Afghans left behind; $60-80 billion in equipment; 13 servicemen and women murdered — all because this President had a deadline to meet. He, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Kamala See LETTERS on page 10
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The littlest riders got in a lot of fun at an improvised dirt track in the Three Wind Shopping Center during Sisters Moto’s grand opening on Saturday, October 2. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK
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Keeping up a dialogue on houselssness in Sisters By Cory Misley City Manager
Houselessness or homelessness — depending on who you may be talking with — is a situation many are facing in Sisters Country predominantly living in the National Forest. The pandemic has certainly expanded the situation, as employment opportunities have fluctuated and housing costs have climbed even higher while evictions have risen. There are a multitude of variables and circumstances that combine to make houselessness a very complex, challenging, and controversial issue. One thing is certain, we must work together on this issue — which can bring about strong emotions and concerns from differing viewpoints — without being emotional. There seems to be broad support in Sisters Country to answer the question of what more is needed here to help those, especially families, who want and need help. Inevitably, to engage, assist, and transition those wanting help requires a multifaceted approach; fortunately several of those pieces are already in place or actively being worked on here. One of the best ways to help is to avoid people becoming houseless in the first place, which is, of course, easier said than done. However, the point is that stable, affordable housing is the linchpin for avoiding houselessness and solving houselessness. This was underscored a couple of weeks ago by U.S. Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge emphasizing that “housing first” — opposed to “treatment first” — is where states, counties, and cities should be focusing, and the federal government is offering resources to do so through their recently launched House America initiative. In 2017, local volunteers worked hard to establish Sisters Cold Weather Shelter, utilizing spaces in churches, and operated it for three years until COVID19 derailed the arrangement in 2020. Fortunately, some churches are still allowing use of their space, although not during February and March, to be used heading into this winter. Several local groups, including the
Kiwanis Club, have for many years consistently rallied to offer food, clothing, and other supplies to assist the unhoused in Sisters. Groups such as Family Access Network (FAN) have been a staple, providing crucial support to children and families in Sisters with the goal of keeping them in school and healthy. This is not an exhaustive list, but it highlights that in Sisters Country, although not as much as some would like to see, there are resources and an existing support network. Furthermore, our local law enforcement officers both through the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Forest Service frequently interface with the unhoused. Often they offer support, but at the end of the day they are not social workers or case managers specializing in building relationships to connect people to housing, employment, and support services. Deschutes County Health Services does have specialized, trained staff members working with the unhoused, but their capacity is limited and primarily focused on Redmond and Bend. It has become apparent that one area for improvement is better and sustained coordination beyond what even the most generous volunteers can offer. The takeaway from all of this is that the conversations and coordination must continue, but we must do so objectively through strengthened partnerships. On Wednesday, October 13, starting at 5 p.m., the Sisters City Council and the Board of County Commissioners will hold one of their biannual joint meetings to discuss an array of topics. Houselessness will be the first item on the agenda with the goal of hearing from key people from several of the organizations mentioned earlier and what they are seeing and hearing from unhoused in Sisters Country. No decisions will be made at that meeting. We ask that if you are interested in this issue, you stay engaged while we continue to gather information, facilitate dialogue amongst partners, and ultimately work toward policies and interventions that have a positive impact on both the unhoused in Sisters Country and our community.
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Dedicating Campbell House to mentorship By Sue Stafford Correspondent
PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT
On October 29, the Sisters Halloween Parade is officially back, under the auspices of Sisters Rotary Club.
Sisters kids will take to the streets for
Halloween
By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
Sweater weather is coming and that means the annual children’s Halloween parade through downtown. The annual event was not officially sanctioned last year during the height of COVID-19 restrictions, but it happened anyway — an impromptu outbreak by kids, parents, and merchants sensing a compelling need to allow children to have as much normalcy in their lives as possible. “This year’s event is all official,” said Rand Reitmann, incoming president of Sisters Rotary Club. Rotary is the permit holder from the City to sponsor the event. “It takes a village,”
Reitmann said. “There are a lot of moving parts to this — traffic safety chief among them, getting waivers from the parents coordinating with the merchants who really are the key to it all.” The stores on the parade route hand out treats and other goodies, many fresh baked. Last year saw Sisters Bakery and Sweet Easy Co. along with Candy Corral among the most popular stops. “We must have given out over 300 ice cream and cookie servings last year,” said Kara Lappe, owner of Sweet Easy, who is delighted that this year it will be more official. “This is the highlight of our year,” said Lappe who will personally bake the cookies her shop will hand out.
Photos from the 2020 “pop up” parade make it difficult to tell who was having the most enjoyment, the kids or the merchants, the majority of whom were in costume, some quite elaborate. A number of Sisters folk took exception to last year’s spontaneous Halloween walk, thinking it was a possible COVID spreader event or putting kids unnecessarily at risk. Organizers for this year’s event scheduled for Friday, October 29, will monitor for masks and whatever other compliance to Oregon Health Authority guidelines are in existence. Oregon is the only state to require outdoor masking for even the vaccinated, no matter the group’s size. See HALLOWEEN on page 9
The Circle of Friends board of directors sat — appropriately — in a circle last week out in the yard of their clubhouse, called Campbell House, located at 164 N. Elm St. They gathered to officially dedicate their new facility and thank Duncan and Cindy Campbell for making the purchase of the former church, Chamber of Commerce office, and yoga studio possible. The name Campbell House was chosen to honor the Campbells and their years of dedication and support for at-risk children (see story, page 6). Board Chair Cheryl Olson
presented the Campbells with a Kathy Deggendorfer print of the clubhouse. The Campbells received sincere thanks from all the board members. The term “extraordinary human being” was used to describe Duncan. Another board member praised him for being “a major contributor in so many ways to make Sisters a wonderful place for people, for kids.” Mentor representative Terry Buchholz relayed how the children’s eyes light up when they walk into the clubhouse. They laugh and are so excited to be there. Campbell House provides a wonderful place for mentors and kids to See DEDICATION on page 6
Sisters Rodeo tickets for 2022 are on sale Tickets for the 2022 Sisters Rodeo performance are on sale now. The Sisters Rodeo returns after a two-year absence the second weekend in June 2022. The rodeo kicks off with Xtreme Bulls on Wednesday, June 8, followed by Rodeo performances on Friday through Sunday, June 10-12. All tickets are being sold online only. Reserved
seats can be purchased now at www.sistersrodeo.com/ tickets. For more information contact ticket manager Jeri Buckmann at 541-549-0121 or info@sistersrodeo.com. The Sisters Rodeo Association has launched their online merchandise store, the Sisters Rodeo Trading Post, for all Sisters Rodeo apparel, accessories, and posters at https:// sistersrodeo.com/shop/.
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.
BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS
Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Tues, 1-2:30 p.m. Call for location: 541-410-9716. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 808-281-2681. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd 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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Outlaws getting stronger on gridiron Complicated rescue aids injured hiker By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws football squad continued to improve this past week, putting up 18 points at home against Junction City. Though the Outlaws fell 27-18, coaches were pleased with their defensive play and their execution on both sides of the ball. Sisters hit the field ready and were excited to play in front of their home crowd. Teams battled through the first quarter but neither was able to score. In the second period, Griffin Gardner rushed for a touchdown, but the Tigers were able to score and get the extra point to edge the Outlaws by one, 7-6, to close out the first half. Wyatt Maffey scored a six-yard touchdown on a pass from Gardner in the third quarter, but unfortunately the Tigers also put up six points to hold on to their slim onepoint lead to close out the period. Maffey scored one last time in the final quarter on a three-yard rushing TD. Junction City added 14 points in the quarter to beat the Outlaws by nine. Coach Clayton Hall told The Nugget that the Outlaws offensive line did a good job blocking against a big and athletic defense inside the box. Q u a r t e r b a c k G r i ff i n Gardner threw the ball well, despite heavy pressure from the big Tigers front. Gardner went 7-for-16 for 198 yards passing and had four carries for 15 yards. Maffey ran the ball well and had two touchdowns on the night, one rushing and one receiving. He had two receptions for 90 yards, and 20 carries for 65 yards rushing. Josh Buettner made some big catches in crucial parts of the contest, which kept the Outlaws offense on the field. Josh finished the night with two receptions for 50 yards. Riley Sellers and Jamen Schwartz also got in on the action with big pass plays on third and fourth downs. Sellers had one reception for 34 yards, and Schwartz had one reception for 10 yards. Adam Maddox-Castle had one reception for five yards, and five carries for 12 yards rushing. Defensive Coordinator Hayden Hudson had praise
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Josh Buettner made big catches to keep the Outlaws in the hunt against Junction City. for the Outlaws defense. “Our defense played well, and did a good job grouptackling and containing the Junction City run game,” said Hudson. “The team’s pass defense was outstanding, forcing the quarterback to scramble on most occasions.” Wyatt Maffey led the Outlaws in tackles, and Gardner and Torin Greaney followed. Maddox-Castle forced a fumble early in the game, and deflected a pass near the end zone to end the first half. “I was very pleased with how our boys competed and played against Junction City,” said Hall. “Even though the score was in favor of the other team, our boys are starting to play football in a more physical manner. We are beginning to execute on both offense and defense and we are getting the right players in the right spots on the field. “We intend to build upon the success of this game this next week and go into Pleasant Hill ready to play. Our boys are hungry for a victory and we are improving each week.” Hall commented on his group of seniors, who were honored at the home contest. Seniors included Sean Alvarez, Josh Buettner, A u s t i n E k e r n , G r i ff i n Gardner, Eli Johnson, Wyatt Maffey, Jamen Schwartz, and Riley Sellers. “We are going to miss these great young men,” said Hall. “They have been very dedicated to our program throughout the summer and for many of them, all four years of high school. They are the ones who are creating
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the culture in our football program and helping us turn the corner to get to the next level. They have also endured playing football during a pandemic the past two seasons, which says a lot about their character and dedication to our program. I am proud of their resilience and their willingness to battle through difficult situations on and off the field. These lessons developed through football and athletics will serve them well throughout their lives when they one day become husbands/fathers, in their careers, and through their life pursuits. It has been an honor to coach these seniors and I look forward to helping them finish their senior season strong.” The Outlaws will hit the road on Friday, October 8, for a game against Pleasant Hill.
IT’S WOOD CUTTING TIME...WE HAVE PERMITS!
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A 55-year-old man was transported out of Three Sisters Wilderness by helicopter after a complicated rescue effort Sunday, September 26. A deputy with Lane County Sheriff’s Office contacted Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office regarding a hiker with a leg injury who was unable to walk. The hiker was reported to be in Lane County’s jurisdiction, on the southwest side of the Middle Sister. His three hiking partners were attempting to escort the injured party back to their camp, which was located in Deschutes County at Camp Lake. Lane County advised they were attempting to coordinate both a land and/or air rescue for this injured subject and they had been in contact with the Oregon National Guard checking on the availability of a helicopter. While rescuers worked on contingency plans, it was determined that Lane County was unable to obtain the assistance of the Oregon National Guard, and the
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team was needed to assist. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team then contacted AirLink for assistance. Two SAR members responded to the AirLink hanger in Bend and were flown to the area of the hiking party. At approximately 4:55 p.m., AirLink landed near Camp Lake and the two SAR members hiked up to the injured hiker, reaching the hiking party at approximately 4:59 p.m. The hiker’s injuries were evaluated and he was prepared for air transport by the SAR team members. The SAR team members transported the injured hiker to a location where AirLink was able to land. The hiker was then loaded and transported via AirLink to the St. Charles Medical Center. The SAR team members then hiked approximately seven miles back to the Pole Creek Trailhead with the rest of the hiking party.
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Taking care of artists is a top priority for Sisters Folk Festival By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
The life of a traveling musician can mean weeks on the road, away from the comforts of home and the support of family. Sisters Folk Festival has been very intentional all the way back to the birth of the event about making the stay for the artists not only easy, but enjoyable. Creative Director Brad Tisdel said, “When it’s all said and done, this community of artists is relatively small, and festivals take on a certain reputation. I think if we treat artists with the respect that they deserve and provide them everything they want and need, they will then be in a position to give their best performance.” Tisdel said that some of the most important needs include paying them what’s fair, providing the best accommodations the festival can afford, communicating in advance about what they need, and being attuned to how things are going once they arrive. “We look to welcome the artists in a way that, right from the beginning, they sense our kindness, care, and community which, hopefully, sets up their entire time here to be very positive,” he said. Tisdel said that this level of care means artists can actually “dig in” to the community and eventually go out
and tell their friends about what a good experience they had in Sisters. “We are told by many artists that Sisters is one of their favorite, if not the favorite festival, they come to and I think that the foundation for that is in our hospitality and care,” said Tisdel. AJ Lee of AJ Lee & Blue Summit was quite pleased with the food and drink supplied by the Festival in the greenroom. Lee joked, “The perpetually full candy dish has actually been my downfall, but seriously, the hospitality has been amazing.” The group stayed at Black Butte Ranch, and, according to band member Chad Bowen, the accommodations and food are the best they’ve experienced. Lee said that she and Bowen had been discussing earlier in the day just how hard it is to travel and how easy things were going during the Festival. “The food has been great, and even little things like being able to relax in the ambience of the courtyard with the decorative lights has been so nice,” she said. “In our take, we said to each other, ‘This is all worth it.’” Two longtime volunteers for the Festival who are integral to the care of the artists are Marilyn Cornelius and her daughter Ceili, who act as the greenroom supervisor and greenroom lead, respectively. The greenroom is the
headquarters for artist nutrition and refreshment. Marilyn, who describes herself as “one of those nurturing types of people” grew into the role of overseeing the nourishment needs of the artists as the Festival itself evolved. She has worked in some capacity of such care since the very start of the Festival back in 1995. Ceili, who was born in the earliest years of the Festival, tagged along through her childhood and as she reached adulthood took on bigger and bigger responsibilities. The pair work closely with local food and beverage providers to stock the tables in the greenroom including, but not limited to, Sisters Coffee, Sisters Bakery, and Oliver Lemon’s. Caterers are also hired to help ensure the variety of food needs required by the artists. “We make sure that there is something nutritious and enjoyable for everyone,” said Marilyn. “Our goal is that we become known as being a notch above what the artists experience at other places.” Ceili added, “Not a lot of festivals provide entire meals.” In total, about a dozen volunteers work together to support the greenroom, according to Marilyn. “It’s different from some See HOSPITALITY on page 23
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The naming of Circle of Friends’ headquarters honors Duncan and Cindy Campbell.
DEDICATION: Campbells founded Circle of Friends Continued from page 3
meet, hang out, do fun projects, and have meaningful interactions. “Your generous gift made this all possible,” Buchholz told the Campbells. The organization conducted a capital campaign to raise money for the purchase and remodel of the building, but everyone agreed the Campbell Foundation made it all possible. If not for COVID-19, the dedication would have happened a year ago, with children playing in the yard and clubhouse and donors viewing the results of their support. Just as they teach the children to be resilient, so too
did the board want to model resilience and make do with a small gathering. There are currently 47 children being served by Circle of Friends, 27 in one-to-one mentorships and the rest participating in a program at the middle school in partnership with Caldera Arts. Nicole Swisher Woodson is the executive director of Circle of Friends, assisted by Kellie Scholl, youth program coordinator, and Karen Isberg, office assistant. A new youth program lead has just been hired, University of Oregon graduate Taylor Campbell (no relation). For information about the Circle of Friends programs or to inquire about being a mentor, call the office at 541588-6445. At any given time, there are at least seven children waiting for a mentor.
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a positive male role model. Spending time at friends’ homes gave him a glimpse of healthy family life. Duncan himself had a great deal of drive and worked hard. Duncan knew early on how important those people and experiences had been in his life and he wanted to do something to keep other children from experiencing the negative things he had. The Campbell family, Duncan and Cindy and their children, decided to establish Friends of the Children 30 years ago in an effort to break the cycle of generational poverty. The Friends nonprofit selects children who face multiple systemic obstacles and “commit to each of them for the long-term, 12-plus years, no matter what.” Each child is paired with a collegeeducated professional mentor called a Friend, who is paid a living wage to work with eight children. When the Friends are hired, they are asked to commit to at least three to five years. There are currently 470 children in the Portland program in several different locations. The program has received national recognition and is now located in 22,
soon to be 25, cities across the country with the national headquarters located in Portland. They go into new cities when they are invited, and the same model exists in each city. Several years ago, they received an unsolicited multi-million-dollar gift from basketball great Michael Jordan. According to statistics from the Friends of the Children, their successes are many. Ninety-two percent of youth in the program go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country, or enter the workforce. Eightytwo percent of youth receive their high school diploma or GED. Ninety-five percent of youth remain free from involvement in the juvenile justice system. Ninety-eight percent of youth wait to parent until after their teen years. The program here in Sisters has a different name — Circle of Friends — and it is dependent on volunteers to serve as mentors (see story, page 3). For information about the Circle of Friends programs or to inquire about being a mentor, call the office at 541-588-6445.
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Fall 2021 “It is on some, but not all, of these misty autumn daybreaks that one may hear the chorus of the quail. The silence is suddenly broken by a dozen contralto voices, no longer able to restrain their praise of the day to come”. — Aldo Leopold, “A Sand County Almanac” September has ended and autumn is here. I reckon that Leopold — the esteemed ecologist, conservationist, and Forest Service employee — favored fall among all the seasons. I can relate. The elk are bugling, salmon running, aspen turning golden, and the air is crisp with the smell of wood smoke. It’s a wonderful time to get out to explore and enjoy your public lands. National Public Lands Day typically occurs in September; this year a Presidential proclamation declared September as
National Wilderness Month. In partnership with the Willamette National Forest, we recently completed the first year of implementing the Central Cascades Wilderness Strategies project, a.k.a. wilderness permit system. It was successful from many aspects including high percentage of permit compliance, protection of wilderness character, and an increased sense of solitude among wilderness visitors. We will work on some tweaks this winter including potentially increasing our trailhead quotas for 2023 due to a high proportion of permit no-shows this season. If you would like to hear more about the wilderness permit system and other current district happenings, please consider attending an outside get-together at Eurosports on October 14 at 6:30 p.m. Food, drinks, and firepits will be available. Also, if you are interested in volunteering on a public lands and Sisters Country cleanup on October 22, please contact Sisters
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Parks & Recreation District to sign up. Fall means prescribed burning on the Sisters Ranger District. After pausing that program in 2020, we plan on accomplishing several strategic burn blocks this fall near Indian Ford Campground, the Metolius Basin, and south of Sisters to continue our hazardous fuels reduction near communities. Check out the interactive map at www.centraloregonfire.org for specific locations and other information. Or call or drop by the Sisters Ranger Station where our employees are still currently serving the public through a walk-up window. Speaking of hazardous fuels reduction, we recently signed an agreement with Oregon Department of Forestry for commercial and noncommercial vegetation removal in the Flymon project area near the Three Rivers subdivision. And very shortly we will be releasing a draft environmental assessment for nearly 25,000 acres of vegetation management in the Green
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to operations battalion chief, while Tanner Eccles accepted a position as fire operations specialist. Longtime fire employee Lee Pyke accepted a promotion to engine captain. John Bitzberger was hired as assistant engine captain and Kiel Wood as one of our fuels technicians. Longtime wildlife seasonal Nadja Schmidt has moved on to a permanent job in research, and Roads Manager Don Walker has taken a new post in data resources management. Finally, we say goodbye to, and condolences to the family of, longtime volunteer Don Jimerson. Both Don and Dr. Stephen Ponder, who died in 2020, made the Sisters Ranger District a better place with their selfless volunteerism. Whether you create only memories and take only pictures from your public lands this fall or bring home something more tangible — like a stringer of trout, load of firewood, or brace of quail — we wish you safe and fruitful adventures.
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Ridge area between Sisters and Camp Sherman. That project proposes some road closure and decommissioning so we would appreciate your review and comment. Also, in the Green Ridge area, we recently signed a decision and awarded a timber sale contract to remove roadside danger trees created by the 2020 Green Ridge Fire. Locally, the 2021 wildfire season was a solid win, and our firefighters did an excellent job with their safe and aggressive initial attack. The Grandview, Monty, and Bean Creek Fires were the only large fires close to Sisters this past season and they could have grown much larger given our weather and fuels conditions. We also thank our hosted incident-management teams, partners, cooperating agencies, local contractors, and vendors for their help and service this season. We have had some permanent staffing changes at the Ranger District since spring. Longtime fire employee Vince Grace was promoted
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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, 4-7 p.m. at 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 or 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 (IEE), and the ECoS program at Sisters Middle School, will host a community gear swap selling quality used outdoor and sporting clothing and equipment on 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 HikeN-Peaks. For info see www. blackbutte.k12.or.us/specialevents or call 541- 904-0778. Volunteer with Sisters Habitat for Humanity Have fun, make new friends, and be involved with an amazing organization! Positions are available at the Thrift Store, ReStore, and on the construction site. All areas follow strict COVIDsafety guidelines. New volunteer orientations are offered each Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 12 noon at the Sisters Habitat office, 141 W. Main Ave (upstairs). Please RSVP at 541-549-1193 or Kristina@sistershabitat.org as space is limited. 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 12-12:30 p.m. at 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 and pedestrian lane closure on the west side of the Locust Street Bridge. 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 affordable housing in Sisters. They 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 541549-1193 to contact Board President Ellie Hammond.
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.
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A new nonprofit is in the planning stages to educate the community on the importance of organ donation. Fundraisers and events will be discussed. If interested in taking part, please call Fifi Bailey at 541-419-2204.
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 Legal Assistance in Sisters The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Legal Aid Services of Oregon are working together to offer legal services to low-income 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 11-15; specific days and times TBD by individual attorney offices. There are five client appointments available in Sisters/ Bend, limited to 30 minutes each. To make an appointment call Bob Bailey at 541-678-5483. Social Security: Unlock It’s Potential Presented by guest expert Casey Miller on Wed., Oct. 13 at 5:45 p.m. Outdoors, with social distancing at Eurosports Food Carts, 223 E. Hood Ave. RSVP, as space is limited, by calling Karen Kassy with Edward Jones at 541-549-1866. 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, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. At least 48 hours advance notice is required. STARS Dispatcher number for all rides is 541-904-5545. Those interested in volunteering may complete the STARS application form at https:// www.agefriendlysisters.com/starsapplication. The City of Sisters is accepting applications for eight volunteers for its boards and committees until October 29. More information can be found at www.ci.sisters.or.us or email kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us
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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 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Outdoors 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
Calvary Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship • www.ccsisters.org Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Vast Church (Nondenominational) 6 p.m. Saturday Worship 1300 W. Mckenzie Hwy. (Sisters Community Church Fireside Room) 541-719-0587 • www.vastchurch.com 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, email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com. No email? Call 541-549-1150 and leave a message. Crafters Wanted Quality craft consignors wanted for the 45th Snowflake Boutique, November 5-6. Juries will be held on October 9, 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond and October 18, 6 p.m. For information visit www.snowflakeboutique.org; or call Jan, 541-350-4888, or Tina, 541-447-1640. Sisters Harvest Faire Street Closure Beginning Friday, October 8 at 8 a.m. there will be no parking on Main Avenue between Larch and Elm streets. The First Interstate Bank parking lot and drive-thru will be available until 5:30 Friday evening. The street will remain closed until Sunday, October 10 and open back up at 9 p.m. that evening. Prayer Shawl Ministry Looking for yarn donations of any kind that are washable — even remnants — for knitting or crocheting blankets, scarves, and lap robes for people in need of comfort and love. If you are interested in joining this prayer shawl ministry, please contact Suzi at 503-819-1723.
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can be downloaded at https:// www.filedropper.com/reg (click “Download This File” in center) and need to be handed in at the staging area before the start of the walk,” Reitmann emphasized. Children will be on the sidewalks and crossing streets from roughly 3 to 5 p.m., and drivers are asked to be
extra cautious. City Manager Cory Misley is excited about the event. “These kinds of community-driven events are part of what makes Sisters special,” he said. “We are blessed to have so many nonprofits like Rotary to generate these activities and bring them to life, especially since we do not have the level of staffing at the City level to manage all the good things like this that happen here.” y
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Cross-country team runs well in Bend The Outlaws cross-country team appreciated a meet close to home after three consecutive weekends of travel to western Oregon, and responded with a slew of personal and season bests. The course for the Oxford Classic, hosted by Bend High and moved to Rockridge Community Park from its traditional venue at Drake Park for the first time in 30 years, presented a big challenge within the first 50 meters of the race, providing runners with war stories of how they survived a sharp right turn amidst a field of 150 racers from over 20 schools. Despite the dangerous start, which saw numerous runners fall, most of the Outlaws came home with smiles regarding their performance as a team. The focus for the boys team, according to Assistant Coach Dennis Dempsey, was to truly run with the team score in mind. The Outlaws accomplished that goal by being the top 4A team, finishing only behind 6A and 5A schools from Summit, South Medford, Mountain View, Bend, and Hermiston. Hayden Roth crossed the line as the first 4A runner in a new best of 17:35.9. All of his scoring teammates finished within 1:10 of him. Max Palanuk and Kaleb Briggs finished in 18:17 and 18:18 respectively, and Cole Jervis (18:34) and Evan Eby (18:45) came through next, giving the Outlaws 176 points to finish seventh among 14 complete teams. Freshman Spencer Tisdel, the sixth man for the Outlaws, ran a personal record of 19:02. The Storm of Summit edged South Medford 40-41 for the team title. The girls did not field a complete team due to injuries, but the three Outlaws that did
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run had solid performances. Sasha Stolasz, a victim of a brief fall at the start, finished in 21:52, while fellow senior Brooklyn Liddell, in her first meet of the year, clocked 22:29 for her second-best time ever. Delaney McAfee came through in 28:47. In the junior varsity boys race, eight of the nine Outlaws ran personal bests. “That’s what you hope to see at this point in the season,” said Coach Charlie Kanzig. “The JV runners really competed well.” Mae Roth (25:58) established a personal best in the junior varsity girls race and Dulce Dunham ran a season best. The team travels to Philomath for the Paul Mariman Invitational on October 9, which features only 4A, 3A, and 2A teams.
Harris, may want us to forget, but the world will remember. Character matters, but character has many parts. One is judgment and another is the courage to admit a mistake. This President is failing on both counts. I’m afraid that with three and a half years to go in this presidency, our world is going to become much more dangerous. Dick Brady
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To the Editor: Our President and governor can only make sense if they admit they are going to control this population for as long as possible. I see no end in sight. We have allowed this without our consent. When will the mainstream media stop supporting this insanity? Quoted from Scott Masson: “To say that the health of people allegedly protected by mRNA shots are now somehow threatened by those who decline the protection is of the same order of logic as saying that those who wear seatbelts are endangered by those who don’t. And the solution is for the protected to be protected from the unprotected by forcing the unprotected to use the protection that doesn’t protect the protected.” All I can consider is the fear generated by
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To the Editor: In Jeff Mackey’s letter of September 15, he says that the constitution does not state “separation of church and state.” In fact, the phrase was coined by Thomas Jefferson in Article 1 of the Bill of Rights, which was later adopted as the first 10 amendments to the constitution in 1791. This prevents the establishment of a “national church” meaning essentially that the government can’t tell you what to believe or how to worship. Nor can you tell other citizens what to believe. Religion must not be part of the governing process. Thomas Jefferson is one of the founding fathers of our nation and should be respected for his contribution to the development of the American democracy. He was not in favor of giving up rights to the government, in fact he thought the constitution should be torn up every 100 years or so to update it and revisit the process of democracy. Not all of us have the same beliefs, so we must respect each other’s point of view, while using common sense and scientific information to agree on policies to make laws. Sharon Booth
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PREPARED TO PROTECT
PREPARING FOR DISASTERS & EMERGENCIES IS PROTECTING EVERYONE YOU LOVE
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Thank you for reading the Sisters Country Prepared and Ready insert. While Sisters Country is a magical place, surrounded by majestic mountains and clear flowing rivers, the landscape is also fraught with risk from natural hazards. This insert was prepared by the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District in partnership with the Nugget Newspaper. Our hope is that you review the following information and evaluate your level of preparedness for emergencies or disasters in Sisters Country. We also encourage you to share this information with friends and family who may live in the area.
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District responded to 1,131 emergency incidents within our District in 2020. 82% of the requests for assistance were for medical emergencies. The District is a combination career and volunteer fire department which blends 24-hour career staff with volunteers who are ready 24/7 to assist in any emergency. In addition to over 60 emergency response personnel, District staffing also includes over 30 Fire Corps volunteers who provide essential services to the community including fire prevention, public education and community service programs. Each of the members of the Fire District staffing are dedicated to serving the residents and visitors of Sisters Country with the highest level of dedication and professionalism. For more information about the Fire District and the services it provides, please visit www.sistersfire.com.
A homeowners insurance policy will cover damage from fire, including wildfire. If your house is damaged by a fire, the policy has several coverage types to help repair or rebuild the home, replace belongings and, if necessary, pay for temporary housing if you can’t live in the home. Dwelling coverage pays to rebuild or replace the physical structure of the home and attached structures, like a deck or garage. You’ll be covered up to the policy limits, which is typically based on the amount it would cost to rebuild the entire house, based on materials and local labor costs. Collins of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association noted a national shortage of construction materials, including lumber. A shortage of materials and a demand for labor could cause a price surge if your area is affected by wildfires. If the cost to rebuild your home exceeds your dwelling policy limits, you could be stuck paying the excess amount yourself. You may want to consider adding extended or guaranteed cost coverage to your policy, if your insurance company offers it. Extended replacement cost covers a certain percentage over your dwelling coverage amount,
INCIDENTS BY TYPE • EMS • FIRE • PUBLIC SERVICE • FALSE ALARM/ GOOD INTENT • OTHER
Most Frequent Medical Calls - 2020 Shortness of Breath ......................................................56 Syncope/Fainting ..........................................................56 Chest Pain ....................................................................... 47 Altered Mental Status .................................................... 41 Weakness ........................................................................30
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Emergency Response Staffing (AS OF 7/1/21) Career Fire/EMS .............................................................. 9 Volunteer Fire/EMS ....................................................... 38 Volunteer Fire Only ..........................................................4 Volunteer Limited Scope Fire ...................................... 2 Resident Volunteers ........................................................7 Total Emergency Personnel ................................. 60
such as 25% above. This gives you some cushion if your area is hit with a price surge. But if you want even better coverage, guaranteed replacement cost pays to rebuild your home no matter the cost. “Other structures” (items not attached to your house, such as a detached garage, shed or fence), your personal belongings (such as furniture, kitchen appliances, electronics and clothes), items like trees, shrubs, plants and lawns, expenses related to hotel stays or additional living expenses due to not being able to live in your home because of fire damage, or even evacuation-related expenses, are generally covered based on a percentage of your dwelling coverage. If you live in a geographic area that has a high risk of wildfires, you might have a tough time finding affordable homeowners insurance. Some insurance companies will charge higher premiums, increase deductibles, cap payouts or, in some cases, decline to write insurance policies for homes in high-risk areas, such as parts of California. If you can’t find homeowners insurance, you might need to turn to your state’s Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. But before you can get a policy through a state’s
FAIR plan, you usually need to be declined by a certain number of insurers first. These types of plans can be expensive, lower, and restricted coverages and should be considered as a last resort. Property owners who clear vegetation near the perimeter of their homes or buildings can double a structure’s chances of surviving a wildfire. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has trained personnel who are available to perform a wildfire home safety inspection at your property, free of charge. This type of evaluation provides tips to homeowners regarding the steps they can take to improve their chances of their home surviving a wildfire. To schedule an inspection please visit www. sistersfire.com/wildfire-home-assessments/. Jason Rybka, Farmers Insurance agent in Sisters said, “Homeowners insurance is changing drastically in the State with many reinsurers no longer willing to back insurance companies in wildfire-prone areas like Sisters.” Jason recommends residents talk with their agents prior to canceling coverage or changing companies to avoid potential loss of certain types of coverage. Portions of this article are from www.forbes. com/advisor/homeowners-insurance/wildfires/.
A large earthquake or tsunami could destroy much of the area’s transportation network. Sisters Country residents are encouraged to be prepared to be on their own for a minimum of two weeks. This preparedness lessens the strain on emergency responders, who need to focus limited resources on injured and other
vulnerable populations immediately following a disaster. What does two weeks look like? There is no one correct way to put together two weeks’ worth of supplies since everyone has individual dietary and medical needs. If your family includes children, seniors, or pets, you will
have additional needs. Everyone’s kit will look different, but for a basic starting point, keep reading! For additional information and checklists about each of these preparedness tips, please visit www.sistersfire.com/ general-preparedness/.
MAKE A PLAN
food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
periodically for expired contents to replace. You can customize your kit to make it work for you and your family, such as including a reflective vest, rain poncho, and LED road flares in your car kit. Consider your individual needs when designing your kits for your home, work, and car. For more information on putting together your first aid kit visit www.oregon.gov/oem/ Documents/15024_OEM_2WeeksReady_ First%20Aid_2018%20v2.pdf.
Emergencies can happen at any time. Does your family know how to get in touch with each other if you are not together? Visit this site to create your Family Communication Plan: www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ ready_family-communications-plan_parents. pdf.
BUILD A KIT
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own
FIRST-AID KIT
Your first-aid kit should include any medications you or members of your family take regularly, phone numbers of healthcare providers, a copy of health insurance cards for each member of your family, medical history information, photocopies of prescriptions, and any other health essentials used regularly. Once you have built your first aid kit, make sure your family members know what items it contains and how to use them. Replace items as soon as they are used and check your kit
EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. If you experience an outage in Sisters Country, check your circuit breakers first. If they’re OK, call Central Electric Co-op immediately during regular business hours at 541-548-2144, or after hours at 866-459-8651. • Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. Use coolers with
ice if necessary. Monitor temperatures with a thermometer. • Maintain food supplies that do not require refrigeration. • Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators, camp stoves, or charcoal grills should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows. Never use se a gas stovetop or oven to heat your home. • Check on your neighbors. Olderr adults and young children are especially vulnerable lnerable
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Get trained in CPR/First Aid. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District offers monthly classes for the community. Sign up at www.sistersfire. com/first-aid-cpr-aed-classes/.
to extreme temperatures. • Go to a community location with power if heat or cold is extreme. • Turn off or disconnect appliances, equipment, or electronics. Power may return with momentary “surges” or “spikes” that can cause damage. Local outage maps and updates regarding local power outages can be found at www. cec.coop/outage/.
GENERATOR SAFETY TIPS Never connect a standby generator into your home’s electrical system. There are only two safe ways to connect a standby generator to your equipment. Stationary Generator: An approved generator transfer switch, which keeps your house circuits separate from the electric co-op, should be installed by a professional. Portable Generator: Always isolate the generator from the utility supply system by plugging appliances
directly into the generator itself. Don’t try to wire your home’s electrical system into o the generator. The generator could feed power back into utility lines as power crews work to restore store your electric service, putting those workers’ orkers’ lives at risk. Set up and run your generator in a well-ventilated area outside the home. Make sure it’s out and away from your garage, doors, windows and vents. The carbon monoxide generated is deadly.
What to do when the EARTH SHAKES?
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DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby. COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand. • If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter. • If no shelter is nearby, crawl next
to an interior wall (away from windows). • Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs. HOLD ON until shaking stops. • Under shelter: Hold on to it with one hand; be ready to move with your shelter if it shifts. • No shelter: Hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands.
Use a heavy-duty extension cord to connect electric appliances to the outlet on the generator. Start the generator first before connecting appliances.
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There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. As the temperature drops outside, and we think about using our fireplaces and other sources of heat, it is important to remember a few safety tips and precautions. Heating equipment and improper ash disposal are the leading cause of home and wildland fires during the fall and winter months. Be warm and safe this season, and consider following these home-heating safety tips: • Have heating equipment, chimney and stove inspected and cleaned by a certified chimney sweep every fall just before the heating season. • Keep anything that can burn at least threefeet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. • Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. • Never use your oven to heat your home. • Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions. • Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. • Always use the right kind of fuel, specified
by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters. • Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. • Do not use an accelerant to start a fire. • Keep a fire extinguisher on hand. • Install both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and test smoke alarms at least once a month. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District responded to a total of 34 fires in 2020 including both structural and wildland fires. In addition to fires caused by home-heating equipment, each year the Sisters Camp-Sherman Fire District responds to fires that are caused by improper disposal of hot coals or ashes from fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, grills or mobile fireplaces designed for use on decks or patios. The fact is that coals and ashes from fires can remain hot enough to start a fire for many days after you think the fire is out. The exact amount of time for complete extinguishment and cooling depends on many factors such as how hot the fire was, what was burning, how much unburned fuel remains, etc. To be safe, simply treat all ashes and coals as hot, even when you think they had time enough to cool. To properly dispose of ashes or coals the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District
recommends the following: • Allow ashes to COOL completely before disposing of them. Four days or 96 hours is the minimum recommended cooling period for ashes. • Place completely cooled ashes in a covered metal container. Keep the container at least 10 feet away from the home and other buildings. They should NEVER be disposed of in a plastic garbage box or can, a cardboard box or paper grocery bag. Never use a vacuum cleaner to pick up ashes. • The metal container should be placed away from anything flammable. It should not be placed next to a firewood pile, up against or in the garage, on or under a wood deck, or under a porch. • After sitting for a week in the metal container, check them again to be sure they are cool. If so, the ashes are then safe to dispose of in your trash. DO NOT place any other combustibles in the metal container. DO NOT use a combustible container. A cord of wood produces about 50 pounds of ashes, which can be used for many other purposes. Once you are POSITIVE your container of ashes is “Cold,”, place in a pile and prepare your container for the next load. Let’s all enjoy the winter season and our beautiful community safely and responsibly.
SAFETY TIPS TO HELP YOU
Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety A continuous set of three beeps—beep, beep, beep— means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn teaming up with the National Fire Protection the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer’s Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years— instructions that came in the box, or search the to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM brand and model online.” campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.” The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District This year’s campaign, October 3-9, works to is hosting the Firebusters Fire & Life Safety educate everyone about simple but important Program for school-aged children Kindergarten actions they can take through fifth grade, “What do the sounds mean? Is there to keep themselves for Fire Prevention a beep or a chirp coming out of your and those around Week. This program smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? them safe. focuses on five fireKnowing the difference can save you, “What do the and life-safety topics your home, and your family…” sounds mean? Is there throughout the week a beep or a chirp comand includes videos ing out of your smoke or carbon monoxide and a corresponding worksheet. Videos can be alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, viewed at www.KTVZ.com or www.centraloreyour home, and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, gonfireservices.org, or on the 6:30 a.m. or p.m. vice-president of outreach and advocacy at news broadcast on KTVZ. Participants can earn NFPA. a free ice cream cone from McDonalds along The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District with other prizes. This program is developed encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 through the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Week theme. Cooperative and is in its 35th year. “It’s important to learn the different sounds To find out more about Fire Prevention Week of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When programs and activities in Sisters, please conan alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a tact the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District at chirping sound—you must take action!” said 541-549-0771 or at www.sistersfire.com. For Roger Johnson, fire chief. “Make sure every- information about Fire Prevention Week and one in the home understands the sounds of fire prevention in general, visit www.fpw.org.
A continuous set of four beeps — beep, beep, beep, beep— means carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas that cannot be smelled or seen, is present. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out. A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed. All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years. Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced. Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dominic Dertorossian A critical component of the local coordinated response system are the volunteers who supplement staffing for the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District. The District actively recruits community-minded individuals who help support the District’s mission of “Protecting Life and Property Through Quality Service.” Dominic Dertorossian, a local barber at Outlaw Barbershop in Sisters, is a volunteer firefighter/paramedic for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District. Dominic joined the Fire District in 2018 and began by enrolling in the District’s Firefighter 1 Academy. At the time he applied to the District, Dominic was enrolled at Central Oregon Community College taking classes to earn his emergency medical technician (EMT) license in hopes of a new career in the fire service. The academy, which lasts approximately 12 weeks, focuses on hands-on training of multiple skills such as: fire suppression, deploying ground ladders, hose deployment, structural search and rescue, property conservation/ overhaul, vehicle extrication, ropes and knots, and many other integral skills that our firefighters need to understand. Academies are generally taught in a hybrid fashion allowing flexibility to volunteers who are still employed elsewhere. Dominic completed his academy, earning his Firefighter 1 certification and began responding to emergency calls with the department, as well as scheduling volunteer shifts to help with daily staffing needs. Dominic received his EMT-Basic license in
June 2019, and was accepted into an accelerated paramedic program in Nebraska in August 2020. After a three-month paramedic training program, Dominic had to complete both clinical hours and ride-along training hours with an ex p e r i e n c e d p a r a medic preceptor. Once those hours are completed, both State and National testing takes place. Dominic passed those tests and earned his paramedic license in September 2021. Dominic said, “Being a volunteer for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has been such a rewarding opportunity. The volunteers and career staff before me have created a solid foundation based on passion, dedication, and hard work, to provide excellent service to our community through constant training and always looking for ways to improve. Throughout the department, you will find that there is a willingness to teach, and an understanding that some volunteers may also have goals of someday turning this into a career. My time as a volunteer has awarded me not only
strengths in the fire service, but also life skills and friendships that I am truly thankful for. I take pride in wearing my uniform and am honored to be a part of such an amazing family. I am now on my way to earning my dream job as a firefighter paramedic with the experience and knowledge passed on to me from the members here at this department.” Fire Chief Roger Johnson said, “Dominic has demonstrated what is possible through hard work and perseverance. The Fire District works closely with Central Oregon Community College and the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to provide opportunities for exceptional training that meets state and national certification requirements. The Fire District offers several types of volunteer opportunities for people interested in a career in the fire and emergency medical field or for people who want to serve their community on a volunteer basis.” If you have ever been interested in giving back to your community, or being involved with emergency services, please contact the District’s Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Tyler Smith at 541-549-0771 or by email at recruitment@sistersfire.com.
Coordinated System Increases Chances for Cardiac Arrest Survival
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is increasing the chances The application was developed to encourage bystander CPR and to save residents may survive a cardiac arrest by making wholesale improve- lives during cardiac arrest. For more information about PulsePoint visit ments to the local coordinated response system. Improvements include http://www.pulsepoint.org/. Another important element in the coordinated response system is enhanced community education, implementation of the PulsePoint system, public access to automated external defibrillators (AED), and rapid public access to AEDs. AEDs are a computerized heart monitor that enhanced advanced life support training and equipment for firefighter/ can recognize lethal cardiac arrhythmias and deliver an electrical shock EMTs. to the heart. The lethal arrhythmia will often be converted back to normal Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may if the AED is used quickly after the cardiac arrest occurs. The District has or may not have diagnosed heart disease. Death occurs within minutes been working with local businesses in the past three years to increase after the heart stops, but cardiac arrest may be reversed if CPR is per- the number of AEDs within the community. Twenty local businesses have formed and an AED is used to shock the heart within a few minutes. purchased and installed AEDs within the Sisters community as part of a The District recognizes the important role the community plays in sav- grant program the District implemented in 2017. There are now about ing lives. Bystander CPR is one of the most important aspects in sav- 48 AEDs installed in businesses and public buildings throughout Sisters ing lives after a cardiac arrest occurs, and having a community that is Country. trained and willing to perform CPR is critical. The District provides CPR The last local element of the coordinated system is rapid response of and first aid classes to area residents and businesses. Over the past five basic and advanced life support personnel. The District has nine, highly years the District has trained 472 residents in the newest techniques of trained career paramedic staff on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CPR and first aid. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Fire Chief Roger The District also relies heavily on its volunteer staff, which includes an Johnson said, “CPR has changed so much in the past decade due to additional 6 paramedics, 15 emergency medical technicians, and 13 research and clinical studies. If you haven’t taken a CPR class in a while emergency medical responders. Paramedic staff is trained in high perwe strongly encourage you to do so.” The Deschutes County 911 Service formance CPR, interosseous access for IV medications and Lucas conDistrict can provide CPR instructions over the telephone prior to the tinuous CPR machine use. If necessary, cardiac arrest victims also have arrival of advanced life support access to two air ambulances. Life Community AED Grant Recipients – care, and hands-only CPR is also Flight and AirLink flight crews are an option. equipped with specialized equipPartners in Coordinated System The PulsePoint phone appliment and medications that ground Warfighter Outfitters Sisters Bunkhouse cation is a great way for area ambulance crews don’t have Level 5 Fitness Suttle Lake Lodge residents to help save a life when access to. In remote areas of the Ponderosa Lodge Green Ridge Physical every second counts. The app district, Life Flight and AirLink can Therapy notifies people when someone oftentimes provide quicker access Coldwell Banker Reed Bros. Realty Cold Springs Resort has suffered a cardiac arrest near to area hospitals for critical patients. their location. The application Over the past two years, fire Sisters Area Chamber of Shepherd of the Hills Commerce Lutheran Church informs users of the location of district personnel have responded the victim and also notifies people to 18 cardiac arrest calls in Sisters Sisters Christian Academy Three Creeks Brewing where the nearest AED is located. Country. By working together with BirdGard Aqua Hot Tubs The notification is sent at the same our community on this coordinated Laird Superfood Metabolic Maintenance time emergency responders are system, we are making great strides Roundhouse Foundation Step & Spine Physical Therapy notified so the public is often first in improving the chances of survival The Lodge in Sisters Sisters Dental on the scene of the emergency. of sudden cardiac arrest.
Greta Davis’ laser-like serves, powerful hitting and big presence at the net makes her an impact player for the Outlaws volleyball squad. But Greta’s impact goes well beyond the hardwood. She’s student body president, and committed to bringing the Sisters High School community together, especially in the wake of 2020’s COVID-disrupted year. “We’ve been able to do a lot so far and [we] see those classes coming together and more spirit come about,” she said. She’s also strong in the classroom. “I work hard, and definitely make school my priority,” she said. Right now, her favorite academic class is AP government with Mrs. Greaney. “She likes to pile on the work,” Davis said with a smile. “But it’s all for a good cause.” Davis is an intern with the ECoS program, leading 8th graders in outdoor activities and environmental science. She plans on attending Sacramento State in California, where she will play volleyball. Greta Is a team player in all parts of her life. She is such an amazing asset for SHS. - Rand Runco
Sisters High School September 2021 Student of the Month
I do not think that I have ever met a student that cares more about making Sisters High School a better place. Every day I see Greta caring for herself, for her teammates, for her fellow classmates, and for her school. She is a daily inspiration. - Tyler Cranor
What I most love about her is the way she thinks and cares deeply. I think of Brené Brown’s idea of “strong back, soft front, wild heart,” and Greta fits that picture. I know who she is will make a difference in the world for so much good. - Jami Lyn Weber
Greta Davis is not just an Outstanding Outlaw, but she is also an outstanding human being. Not only does she excel both in the classroom and on the court, but she goes out of her way to make every single person feel welcome and valued here at SHS. I have watched Greta challenge herself academically and athletically, while constantly supporting and uplifting those around her. She has had an incredible positive impact on our school and our community, and I can’t wait to see her go out into the world and continue to radiate optimism and kindness. She embodies the best of what it means to be an Outlaw. Congratulations, Greta! - Gail Greaney
Greta has such a kind heart and positive attitude. She always has time for others and is always willing to help. These are just a few of the many reasons why Great is an amazing person! -Rick Kroytz
I appreciate Greta’s work ethic, her commitment to giving her best and to getting better. I also appreciate her willingness to jump in and help when needed and with a total can-do spirit.
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nation’s capital throughout years 2020 and 2021. Dane Prevatt, president of Honor Flight of Central Oregon, was forced to cancel three times before the successful September trip. “Time is of the essence with these guys, and I didn’t want to wait any longer,” he said. Four veterans slated for the initial trip in May of 2020 died before making the trip to D.C. Hearing a veteran has passed before they had their chance is the worst call to get, Prevatt said, and it made him more determined than ever to make a trip happen before it was too late for another. This year’s planning was a bit of a gamble, he said. Not knowing if the approval would come in time, they put forth plans for D.C. in late September 2021. The national Honor Flight network approved all trips starting in August of 2021, shortly after they started making plans. However, despite the clearance, the Central Oregon chapter remains the only group to take flight out of Oregon this year. This summer, calls went out to veterans who had submitted applications, notifying them they were selected for the trip. Gregory Turnbow, a Vietnam War Army veteran from Crooked River Ranch, said he could barely contain his excitement when he was told he got a seat on the Honor Flight. “I couldn’t believe they were calling me,” he said. “It really was a dream come true.” Many other veterans shared the same sentiment. Three lucky Sisters residents were among those elated with the news. Terrel
Roberson (U.S. Army, 19681970), Hal Busch (U.S. Coast Guard, Korea 1948-1952), and Earl Schroeder (U.S. Air Force, 1958-1966) all checked in for their opportunity to witness firsthand the foundations of the nation they all fought to preserve. “This is something I would have never done myself,” said Roberson. For Schroeder, this is his third time to the capital, but it never gets old. “This place always grabs my heart,” he said. Among the 23 veterans were 22 guardians — volunteers ranging from all walks of life who simply want to help veterans enjoy a journey built in their honor. The trip lasted a total of four days, including two travel days. In that time, veterans visited 13 monuments and memorials including the National Archives, Lincoln Memorial, Korean and Vietnam memorials, World War II memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and Changing of the Guard, and respective monuments to each branch of the service. For each veteran, it was an experience they never expected but were honored to receive. They said a trip to the nation’s capital for them wouldn’t have happened
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A visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial gave Gregory Turnbow a moment to remember and mourn his best friend, Robert Romero, killed in that conflict. without the efforts of Honor Flight of Central Oregon. And for many it was an emotional experience. Korean War veterans were reunited with memories of a war they fought 70 years ago when they visited the Korean War memorial. For the Vietnam War veterans, their memories are just as potent 50 years later. At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Turnbow thumbed the pages of the thick, paper guide looking for the name of a friend he lost back in 1969 during a night raid in a small Vietnamese village. He found his name, Robert Romero, on the wall, panel W50. “He was my best friend,” he said with tears in his eyes.
“I miss him.” Touching his name and seeing his friend honored on the wall was closure for him, like it has been for so many others. Prevatt said it’s common for veterans to be apprehensive, confronted with memorials to the wars they fought and memories of friends lost. But many of them found solace in knowing they were not forgotten and their sacrifice honored. A few found closure. For these veterans of all generations, Honor Flight is
an opportunity to receive their due appreciation. For Korean War veterans, the “forgotten war” becomes remembered. The Vietnam War veterans who were once welcomed with disdain are greeted with reverence. Passengers in terminals in every airport rise to their feet and applaud them as they walk by, and they are welcomed home to cheers and signs reading “Welcome Home Heroes.” This group of veterans never received that welcome home — until now.
Tuesdays, October 5 through November 9 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’re partnering with Deschutes County Library to bring you this new program. Learn about a topic from the library and then experience the knowledge outside.
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Sisters veterans were among 23 service members who traveled to Washington DC on an Honor Flight. From left, Kevin Busch, his father Harold Busch, Terrel Roberson, and Earl Schroeder.
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Henderson attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston and is now an acclaimed professional bassist who has performed all over the world. In addition to his performing and production of music, he is following in his father Jody’s footsteps, teaching music to young people. Taylor Steele (2011), who ran with both Henderson and Bennett in high school, eventually went on to break Bennett’s record in the 3000 meters and became the first Outlaw distance runner to win a state title. He continued his running career at Whitworth University, where he earned a degree in business management. Shane Wibel, a member of the first class to graduate from the new high school in Sisters in 1993, was a three-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, and track. He left his mark in track and field with a school record in the discus that still stands. Athletics continue to play a big role in his life as he has spent his career in work related to athletics as a college professor and an athletic trainer for a number of colleges, including Willamette and Western Oregon. Another three-sport athlete, Minique Yost (2004) starred in soccer, basketball, and track. Her school records for 200 and 400 meters still
stand. She was named the female athlete of the year twice, a very rare occurrence at SHS, for her high level of achievement in all three sports. Her accomplishments earned her an athletic scholarship for track and field at Montana State University. Like Yost, Courteney Satko (2010) competed at the highest level in three different sports. She played on the state-championship volleyball team in 2009, stood on the podium at the state track meet numerous times in track, and ranks in the alltime top-10 in a number of swimming events. She was named the 2010 female athlete of the year as a senior. Her track career at Boise State University ended due to injury. She is currently working as a real estate broker in Central Oregon. Daniel Holloman (2005) is described as “the epitome of a track athlete” by his high school coaches due to his ability to excel in so many different events. By the time he graduated his name appeared on the all-time top 10 list for track and field in nine different events. He was versatile in the football field as well, playing wide receiver, strong safety and
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon serving as the team’s punter. At Weber State University, Holloman competed in the high, long, and triple jumps. He resides in Utah, where he works as a business professional. Sarah Dempsey (1994) entered the Hall of Fame for her accomplishments in volleyball, basketball and track and field, in which she held three school records. She was named the SHS female athlete of the year in both 1993 and 1994. At Western Oregon University, Dempsey played on the team’s 1995 national championship basketball team and excelled in the hammer throw in track. She is a member of Western’s athletic Hall of Fame. She has spent much of her adult life working in the field of education. The 1996 Outlaws boys track-and-field team placed second at the OSAA State Championships behind the efforts of state champions Adam Haynes (400 meters), TK Phelps (high jump), and the 4 x 400-meter relay team of Haynes, Phelps, Josh Keyes, and Nick Fouts. High placing by Phelps (110 hurdles) and Daniel Kemp (3,000), as well as the 4 x 100-relay team of Keyes,
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Fouts, Haynes, and Jon Justin, secured what remains the highest team finish at the state meet in school history. The 2007 and 2008 girls’ golf teams, along with coach Mary Flande, were honored for their two consecutive state championships. The 2007 team consisted of Lindsay Reeve, Alexis Wainwright, Shelby Ross, Meghan Crowder, and Claire Mutchler. The 2008 team of Reeve, Wainwright, Crowder, Mutchler, Ross, Emily Rawls, and Ocean Yap-Powell successfully defended the title. The Outlaw Hall of Fame has five categories for inductees including athletes, coaches/teachers, teams or organizations, alumnus/alumna, and special contributors. Two individuals were inducted as special contributors Saturday. Pinky Pagano worked for Sisters School District from 1988 until 2014 and served in a variety of roles in the high school office, including many years spent supporting the athletic director.
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Her dedication to being an Outlaw was unmatched according to many of her colleagues and she became a vital part of the fabric of what is known still today as the Outlaw spirit. The second special contributor is well-known in Sisters as “the guy with the camera.” Jerry Baldock moved to Sisters in 2008, and — motivated in large part by the memory of his son Brian — immersed himself into the goings-on at all three schools. Jerry has shot photos, estimated at 200,000, at every imaginable school and community-related event over the years and made copies available to students, families, and the community at large. His enthusiasm for young people is why he became a founding member of the SHS Hall of Fame, and the modern rendition of the Outlaw Booster Club. Ideas for future inductees can be submitted at www. shshalloffame.org/nominate. html. The eighth Hall of Fame banquet is tentatively scheduled for September 2022.
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Mary Love McGuckin Mary Love McGuckin was born January 13, 1924, in Columbus Ohio. As a youngster in the early 1930s, she worked in the candy kitchen of the Maramor Restaurant, which was owned and operated by her parents. After the second war she married James Warren Moore and they raised four children, Polly, Dicky, Lib, and Meg, in California and Northern Virginia. Divorced in 1969, she returned to school for her master’s degree in early childhood education. Then, in 1997, Mary reunited with and married her longtime friend Bob Hargreaves. They delighted in each other’s company and the natural beauty of Black Butte Ranch in Central
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as some of Bi-Mart’s rural locations do not have a Walgreens location within reasonable distance. Location was a big part of the concern and frustration expressed by Sisters folk picking up prescriptions on Thursday and Friday, and learning of the news. Roberta Evans, who lives with her elderly mother in Black Butte Ranch, was not looking forward to driving a farther distance to a Redmond or Bend Walgreens. “It’s not just the drive,” Evans said. “I don’t like those big, out-of-town chains. Everybody here at Bi-Mart knows me.” Lydia (last name withheld) from Sisters has aging parents, one with Parkinson’s and one with health complications from anxiety disorder and hypertension. “My family has critical medication needs including Schedule II narcotics that I can’t get by mail. It will be a hardship driving to a bigbox store 20 miles away,” she said. Walgreens has essentially bought a Bi-Mart customer list and some inventory. Both companies assure their customers that prescriptions will be transferred in an orderly fashion. Prescription files will be fully integrated into Walgreens’ data systems without a customer having to do anything proactive. No customer has any obligation to have his or her prescriptions filled by the 9,000-plus Walgreens store chain, 70 of which are in Oregon.
Oregon until Bob’s death in 2008. Her final years were spent in Lake Oswego surrounded by family and among good friends at The Springs at Carman Oaks. Life loved Mary and Mary loved life. We will all miss her and the abundant flow of toffee/chocolate candy from her tiny kitchen on the fourth floor.
The presumed beneficiary of the Bi-Mart/Walgreens deal is thought to be Sisters Drug, located in Ray’s Food Place. Not so, according to owners Pill Box Drugs, who are based in Vancouver, Washington. Pill Box Drugs owns six small pharmacies in small to mid-size towns in Oregon. Sisters Drug recently reduced hours, which was the impetus for one of their pharmacy tech’s move to Bi-Mart. Sisters Drug is a smaller space with a single pharmacist. It is not certain that two or more pharmacists, a tech or two, and a cashier can all fit in the tight quarters. Leber told us that the two cashier/clerk employees at Bi-Mart can immediately move to the main store. “We have been running at nearly half our budgeted work force for almost a year,” he said, reiterating the frustration of employers everywhere. It is a common distress call among Sisters businesses. “The technicians are paid more and may not wish to remain at the store in nonmanagement positions. Nationwide, they are in high demand, like pharmacists, and will have good prospects for employment within the Walgreens family,” Leber said. He further explained how the two pharmacists would be eligible for severance packages in the unlikely event they could not find employment elsewhere. Customers can expect longer lines the next few weeks at Bi-Mart pharmacy as loyal customers take time to bid fond farewell to the departing crew.
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Volunteers are backbone of Sisters Folk Festival By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
With seven venues and nearly 100 separate performances over a two-and-ahalf-day span, the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is a beehive of activity. Considering the logistics required to ensure things run smoothly and safely, it should come as no surprise that it takes nearly 400 volunteers to help pull it off. The Nugget spoke to a few members of this army of volunteers, including a veteran and some newbies. Roger Cole, a first-time volunteer from Portland, decided to help out after attending the song camp last week and concluding that SFF was something he wanted to support. So he and his wife decided to see what they could do to help. Cole spent some time in the greenroom helping replenish food and drinks. “I can tell you the work is rewarding,” he said. “The artists are so grateful for even the little things. They would thank me for just refilling the bowl of hummus — something as
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Mike and Dayna Taus were first-time volunteers at Sisters Folk Festival. simple as that.” Two other first-time volunteers, Mike Taus and his wife, Dayna, worked at the merchandise tent and at Oliver Lemon’s doing occupancy counting. “Oliver Lemon’s was super fun because we got to see so many people and got to hear some of our favorite bands,” he said. The couple is actually traveling and had no ties to Sisters
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prior to coming to town, but heard about it and decided to weave the Folk Festival into their plans as part of the trip. “I highly recommend others to volunteer in the future,” he said. Aspen Clayton of Bend has been a volunteer since 2005. Her first job was to pick up kegs of beer at Deschutes Brewery and obtain the fire extinguishers for the tent venue.
“As things got bigger, my job changed and I got to do a lot of work directly related to the care of the artists,” she said. “I have done all sorts of different jobs.” Clayton explained that she got her start as a volunteer at a time when she didn’t have much money for a ticket, but as a musician herself, she wanted to be involved while also getting the chance to hear some of the artists. “I still volunteer now because I believe in the music and I love all the different music,” she said. “The organizers do such an incredible job.” As a veteran volunteer, Clayton fully understands how vital it is for people to jump in to help. “I truly want to thank all of the other volunteers because there is literally no way this event could happen the way it does without them. I know what it takes — it takes a lot. I am glad to give back to the community and I think all these other helpers must also.” Information on how to become a volunteer can be found at https://sistersfolk festival.org/volunteer-2/
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FOLK FESTIVAL: Event returned to acclaim over the weekend Continued from page 1
on who was a must-see. Lists were swapped, maps and schedules reworked, strategies formed by ticket holders wanting to get as much out of the jam-packed weekend as possible. Locals were suddenly tour guides, restaurant critics, and music impresarios. Festival organizers limited ticket sales to 75-percent capacity as a COVIDmitigation measure. There were fewer acts and fewer venues, which made for a relaxed atmosphere. “This is so tame this year,” said Stu and Fran Baldwin of Geyserville, California. “This is our sixth Festival and the first time parking wasn’t a problem or getting a table.” Dancing and singing along was spontaneous, usual at the Festival. Performers instigated all sorts of fan involvement and the fans didn’t disappoint. No band did more to get fans on their feet than Hogslop String Band. Their unbridled energy was matched only by the foot-stomping, arm-waving audience who reciprocated. Hoglsop, an adult-material show, started out by providing tequila shots for those in the front row, already on their feet feasting on the sound check. A group of 30-somethings
from Florida and Montana couldn’t get enough of Nashville-based Hogslop, Changui Majadero, an AfroCuban-influenced band from L.A., or the North Bay Area’s darlings of California bluegrass, AJ Lee and Blue Summit. All Bend transplants, AJ Lee and Blue Summit come back often for Sisters Folk Festival because of its reputation. Their spokesman was impressed by the other venues this year’s lineup have played. Festival artists on hand this year have performed in the UK, France, Ireland, Australia, Asia, and Latin America. Their recognitions include Grammys, Austin Music Awards, Film Critic Award, plus a long list of foreign awards. Milo Jerome of Kellogg, Idaho, asked The Nugget: “Do you guys really know how much talent is here in your little town, kind of near nowhere?” The list is impressive. Artists who performed over the three-day Festival worked in their careers with names like Ringo Starr, Paul Simon, Pay Parker, Jr., John Prine, Hall & Oates, Robert Plant, Stevie Wonder, and Josh Groban, among others. When The Nugget caught up with Eileen Ivers, who flew from New York with her group on Thursday, she had just returned from a drive out McKenzie Highway to the Dee Wright Observatory. The band, all from the boroughs of New York, doesn’t often see what locals take for
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Changui Majadero closed out the Sisters Folk Festival with lively Cuban-inspired music. granted. “We were just blown away,” Ivers said. “I’m a space freak, so seeing that lava and knowing this area played a part in the moonlanding preparations knocked me out. What incredible beauty surrounds you.” The Nugget asked how she maintains her authenticity. “You can’t fake it,” she said. “And people here – they’re too musically sophisticated. They’d know right away.” She added: “It’s so easy to be here. We can’t get over how warmly and kindly we’ve been welcomed.” Her band left Sunday morning early for a gig in Lincoln City before heading back to New York. On October 23, they share the stage with the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra. Ivers and her bandmates blew the roof off their two appearances, which ended with her descending the stage and fiddling up and down the aisles to the sheer
delight and roar of the crowd. The Nugget encountered Crystal Damore and her husband, Pete, as they were strolling Hood Avenue. The Austin duo comprise Ordinary Elephant. “We are humbled to be at your Festival with all this talent. And the way we have been treated, the kindness, is beyond any expectation,” they shared, touching their
hearts. This is their first time in Sisters and their first public appearance since the onset of COVID-19. Artist after artist related the same experience, repeatedly congratulating Festival staff and volunteers. Nick Lear of Blue Sky City Lights said that the SFF was “oozing joy.” See FOLK FESTIVAL on page 23
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FOLK FESTIVAL: Artists enjoyed return to live performance Continued from page 22
Musicality was a constant topic of discussion as fans like Mollie McDonough of St. Paul, Minnesota observed the 15 instruments played by the five-member Ivers band. “The range of all Festival performers is truly impressive,” McDonough said. Just as often as audiences marveled at the raw musical talent exhibited, the conversation centered on the palpable freedom attendees experienced of being reunited with the live music world. The
words most frequently used to describe the tone of the Festival were “sweetness,” “joy,” and the oft-overused word “community.” In this case, however, “community” was the way artists and audiences alike described the deeper, more spiritual connection that permeated the Festival. “There is this intimacy that I haven’t experienced at other festivals,” Portlander Judy Ericson noted, marking her 20th Festival. Artists revealed the hardships of saving their musical careers when COVID ravaged their livelihoods. Wild Ponies evoked tears of laughter telling how they opened a food truck to make ends meet.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon We asked audience members if they got their money’s worth. “You can’t put a price on this,” said Ward Gleason, who traveled 11 hours by car from Utah to attend. “This is about much more than the music.” Christa Munro, SFF executive director, summarized the Festival this way: “It was wonderful to see people so happy to be at the Festival once again, and everyone was so good about mask compliance. Our biggest problem was that we sold out of tickets before the event so we had to turn away a lot of disappointed people. The variety of music was amazing, and the staff is inspired and excited to begin planning for 2022!”
HOSPITALITY: SFF seeks to welcome artists with kindness and care Continued from page 5
of the other volunteer positions because they have to be more specialized,” she explained. “Our crew members have to have an innate sense of what hospitality really looks like, which actually includes not only serving but entertaining in a sense.” Tiffany Tisdel has also been a longtime member of the greenroom team and Kendra Kemp, a close friend of Ceili’s, is also a part of the crew. The hospitality extends beyond the volunteers and Folk Festival staff to the community itself. In one of her songs, “White Hot Country Mess,” Emily Scott Robinson
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describes the impersonal treatment, nonexistent refreshment, lackluster dressing rooms, and downright crudeness that she has experienced on the road. Sisters Folk Festival is quite a contrast, according to Robinson. In her Sunday afternoon performance she introduced “White Hot Country Mess,” and noted that another challenge of the road is that she hadn’t been able to do her laundry for about two weeks due to her schedule. “After the show, a number of people offered to do my laundry for me!” she said Now that’s hospitality. She went on to praise the treatment she received and what a wonderful experience she had. She concluded the interview, saying, “Tell whoever is in charge that I want to come back to Sisters again!”
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