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The Nugget Vol. XLIV No. 48

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

More water to flow in Whychus Creek By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust have completed a water rights transfer that will help return more water to a local stream, providing a buffer for future drought years. They recently completed a transfer to move 40.2 acres of irrigation water rights (up to 0.59 cfs or 214 acre-feet) to instream use in Whychus Creek. This transfer will add over 69 million gallons of water to Whychus Creek from April to October. An acre-foot is the amount of water that

Firebusters winner... Sisters Elementary School celebrated their top honors in the Fire Busters program last week. See related story, page 4.

See CREEK on page 21

PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

Winter closures protect deer habitat By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Deer in Sisters are like those relatives who overstay their visit. They are charming and lovable for a few days and then — well, we’ve all been there. Deer are cute and endearing until they start demolishing our garden or dismantling tree bark. It’s been said that in Sisters

nobody owns their property — they just rent it from the deer. Now it’s December and once again time for winter range closures that put limits on where we can travel by vehicle in the forest. We grouse about not being able to get onto our usual Forest Service roads, the ones to our See HABITAT on page 24

Planners give green light to development By Sue Stafford Correspondent

With a unanimous vote of 6-0 in favor of approval with staff conditions, the Sisters Planning Commission gave a green light to the Sisters Woodlands Master Plan development, tentative subdivision, cottage development, and major

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variance request, at their continued public hearing on December 2. Public oral and written testimony had been closed at the conclusion of the previous hearing on November 10. The continuance was issued to provide additional time for the See DEVELOPMENT on page 8

Black Butte Ranch Lodge comes down By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Black Butte Ranch (BBR) is bidding adieu to its original lodge, built over 50 years ago. After several renovations it was clear it was time to start over and create a space and experience only possible by removing the original structure. The decision wasn’t an easy one. For those who grew up coming to the Ranch or who call it home, imagining the drive in without the iconic building is hard to comprehend. The family dinners, morning coffees and weddings enjoyed in and around the building will have to live on in memory alone. Shawn McCance, the CFO and interim CEO for the Ranch, has been a part of the Lodge project for many years. McCance took the helm when the former general manager, Jay Head, left for a new position three months ago. While a BBR hiring subcommittee interviews six candidates for Head’s job, McCance is moving the reconstruction forward and navigating the

PHOTO BY KATY YODER

The Lodge at Black Butte Ranch is being demolished to make room for a new, $19.5 million facility. many challenges of a project of this magnitude. As often happens with construction projects of this size and scope, a delay pushed back the original start date for demolition of the Lodge. “In a nutshell, the project was more expensive than originally estimated,” said McCance. Inflation and supply-chain problems have made it hard to get construction materials. “In Central Oregon that

was exacerbated due to a lack of employees,” said McCance. But hurdles weren’t going to halt progress for long. “The homeowners rallied around the project and came back and said not only do we want the project but we’re willing to spend more money for it. It came back with a 71-percent yes vote. So here we are today,” See LODGE on page 30

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Announcements...............10 Stars Over Sisters ............ 11 Obituaries ................. 22-23 Classifieds..................27-29 Meetings .......................... 3 Entertainment ................. 11 Holidays in Sisters ..... 13-20 Crossword ...................... 26 Real Estate ................ 29-32

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

Meet Jamie McLeod-Skinner

To the Editor: Indivisible Sisters invites you to come and meet Jamie McLeod-Skinner, candidate for U.S. Representative in CD5. Learn how Jamie is “in it, for us.” From a working-class background, she understands hardships and knows what families of essential workers have experienced during this ongoing pandemic. Her career has focused on rebuilding communities. She managed recovery efforts from wildfires, and she is a longtime advocate for climate justice, reproductive rights, racial justice, and working families of all

stripes. Recently, she led efforts in Talent, Oregon, to secure millions of dollars in aid and to provide housing to those who lost it all to fires. Jamie has worked in refugee resettlements and provided humanitarian aid in former war zones rebuilding schools and hospitals. She is an effective worker for Oregonians, a bridge builder who mends urban-rural divides. She tirelessly supports and mentors many young candidates and leaders. Maybe you remember how she drove all over Central Oregon (45,000 miles in 2018) to hear from us to See LETTERS on page 21

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Spectral wings… Nugget reader Sheryl Rudolph sent this almost eerie shot of a bird impact —a hawk — on a window at her home. The hawk, amazingly, survived the impact, and left spectral wings as a reminder of its passage.

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The when and where of well-deepening By Mark Yinger Guest Columnist

There have been several letters to the editor concerning water wells in the area that have had to be deepened due to declining groundwater levels. If one is interested in looking into the issue the Oregon Dept. of Water Resources (OWRD) website has a lot of information. Here is the address to their water well mapping tool: https://apps. wrd.state.or.us/apps/gw/wl_ well_report_map/Default. aspx. It can be used to plot the location of deepened wells on a map and also display a host of information specific to each well, including the where and when of well-deepenings. To s t a r t , u n c h e c k “Monitor” and “Geotechnical.” Next, define the area (Sisters Country?) you are interested in by zooming in and then click on the blue info button in the lower corner of the window. Then drag a box to define your area of interest. Then all the water wells in your area of interest will appear as green dots. Beneath the map window is a spreadsheet window with data about each well. There is a column titled “Deepening” among the many columns. Now click on the show/ hide button (second from the upper left corner of spreadsheet) and start to uncheck most of the columns; make your own choices. Do not uncheck “Completion Date.” The critical ones to uncheck are: “New,” “Conversion,” “Alteration,” and “Abandonment.” Now all the columns should be visible in the window if you have unchecked most of the columns, and the “Completion Date” and “Deepening” columns should be side by side. You can scroll down and get a feeling for how the frequency of well-deepening has varied over time. The map will still show all the water wells, but not the deepened wells. So click “Layers” at the top left of the screen and uncheck “Type of Log.” Next, expand the “Type of Work on Water /Monitoring Wells” and make sure that only “Deepening Wells” is checked. Now all the

deepened wells are displayed on the map with a small green triangle. But there is a problem because in your area of interest all the water wells are still displayed, and thus green dots cover the triangles. To get rid of green dots so you can see the deepened wells green triangle, click on “Search” in the upper lefthand corner then click on the red X button with “clear” beside it (don’t click the first red button or it is back to the beginning). Now you can see the deepened wells in the area of interest. Now you know the when and where of well-deepening. Another writer to The Nugget compared a comment by a City of Sisters employee that the city’s water wells are very good producers to the fact that water wells in the area are needing to be deepened. There is no contradiction here. The city is in a good location for productive wells because the subsurface geology is permeable and the groundwater aquifer recharge potential is high. In contrast, wells to the northeast of Sisters may encounter much older and less permeable strata and recharge potential is lower. If you are interested in groundwater levels trends in the Sisters area, the OWRD monitors water level in observation wells statewide. Here is the address of the groundwater information system mapping tool: https://apps.wrd.state.or.us/ apps/gw/gw_info/gw_map/ Default.aspx. Here you can display the observation wells on a map zoomed into the area you are interested in. There are few observations wells compared to water wells, so if you zoom in very close you may see no observation wells on the map. Next click “Layers” in the upper lefthand window and uncheck “Non-current Obs Wells” and “Other Wells.” Now go back to the map and blue dots mark the observation wells. Click on a blue dot and then on “Hydrograph” in the pop-up window. The hydrograph will give you a graph of the water level change in the well over time. Mark Yinger is a retired hydrogeologist living in the Sisters area.

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

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Ugly Sweater Run is a friend-raiser By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

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Representatives of Hayden Homes, City Parks Advisory Board (CPAB), Age Friendly Sisters Country, Sisters Park and Recreation District, and the City gathered last week at the new McKenzie Meadow Village park to celebrate completion of the park and the retirement of Dixie Eckford after six years on the CPAB.

Park opens at McKenzie Meadows By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Sisters has a new park — and some of the people behind it celebrated its opening last week. In lieu of their meeting on December 1, members of the City Parks Advisory Board (CPAB) gathered at the new McKenzie Meadow Village (MMV) park located in the latest Hayden Homes project in Sisters. In addition to CPAB members, representatives of Hayden Homes, Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC), Sisters Park and Recreation District (SPRD), and the City were present to

celebrate completion of the park. They also bade farewell to Dixie Eckford as she steps down from six years of serving on the CPAB, including two as chairperson. Part of the master plan and subdivision applications by Hayden Homes for McKenzie Meadow Village required inclusion of three community amenities. Rather than spread them out in small pocket parks, they consolidated them into one 1.96-acre park in the center of the development. The location of the park had originally been slated for a different site, but to

save more large trees, it was moved to the center of the property. Houses face the park on all four sides, including three of the First Story homes provided by Hayden’s charitable nonprofit. The saved trees are a striking feature of the park. As CPAB chairperson and acting secretary of AFSC, Eckford had been promoting the idea of an adult fitness park somewhere in the city. After City Manager Cory Misley put Eckford in touch with Hayden’s vice president of community engagement, Deb Flagan, plans got See PARK on page 22

The finest collection of ugly Christmas sweaters in the history of Sisters Country assembled Saturday, December 4, for the first annual Ugly Sweater Run and Walk, sponsored by RunSistersRun as a promotion for Circle of Friends. More than 200 participants donned sweaters adorned with Grinches, reindeer, Santas, and even flamingos, and traversed the 5k course on the north side of Sisters, finishing at The Barn for post-exercise refreshments. By all measures, the

noncompetitive event was a grand success in its inaugural year. In what was billed as a family-friendly activity, runners and walkers of all ages took part, including plenty of babies in strollers. Enthusiasm for the event was evident throughout the crowd. Julie Ortman and seven of her friends from Portland wove the run into an annual birthday weekend trip they make to Black Butte Ranch. “These are really good friends to agree to come and run with me,” she said as the group relaxed following the run. “The weather was great See SWEATER on page 7

Sheriff to launch diversion program The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is partnering with Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction, to roll out their new program: Operation Guardian Angel. The program is aimed at diverting more people who possess illicit substances for personal use into recovery. In November 2020, Oregon voted in favor of Measure 110, the Drug Addiction Treatment &

Recovery Act. A fivemonth study by the Oregon Department of Justice showed that out of 1,085 citations issued for drug possession since the measure was enacted into law last February, only three assessment/screening verifications were received and 400 people failed to appear for their court date. According to DCSO, Operation Guardian Angel, See DIVERSION on page 12

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 Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-231-1897. Al-Anon Mon., noon. / Thurs., 10 a.m., Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. 541-610-7383. 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com. Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Sisters Caregiver Support Group Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Village Green 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Park. 541-771-3258. Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. Sisters Cribbage Club Please call for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / details. 541-923-1632. Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., citizens4community.com Location information: 541-549-1193. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., are held quarterly; please call for details. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at 541-388-9013. Church. 541-548-0440. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Parent Teacher Community Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. Saloon. 541-480-5994. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group 2nd Thurs.,1 p.m. Sisters Library. For Saturday meeting dates and to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation 541-668-6599 location, email: steelefly@msn.com. District. 541-549-2091. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Location information: 541-279-1977. Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Zoom. 503-930-6158. Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645. Sisters Area Photography Club Council on Aging of Central Oregon Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., at Sisters Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Community Church. 541-549-6157. Community Church. 541-480-1843.

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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.

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Elementary celebrates Firebusters win By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

It’s not everyday that a helicopter lands on the playground at Sisters Elementary School, but thanks to being chosen as winner of the 2021 Central Oregon region Firebusters award, the school was treated to a visit by emergency personnel and their equipment and vehicles, on Thursday, December 2. The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-operative held its 35th annual Firebusters Fire and Life Safety Program earlier this year and Sisters Elementary School was drawn as the winning school from a lottery of schools with the highest level of participation in the program. Students were treated to seeing the AirLink helicopter land on the playground and got to mingle with fire, ambulance, wildland fire, and other personnel, including Smoky the Bear and Buster the Fire Dog. Heather Miller from the office of the state fire marshal and the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-Op coordinated the outdoor assembly. Before the students started a rotation to interact with the emergency personnel on hand, Miller presented principal Joan Warburg with a plaque commemorating the school’s award.

Sisters hosts huge wrestling tourney By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

More than 400 high school wrestlers representing 16 teams descended upon Sisters High School for the GFP Central Oregon Officials Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, December 4. With mats covering the floors of both gyms as well as the commons, the meet included nonstop action from 10 a.m. to dinnertime. Mountain View won the team title with 193 points. Sisters placed 10th with 57.5. Top placers for the Outlaws included Ben Cooper (145 pounds) and Wyatt Maffey (160 pounds),

who both placed third overall with each notching two wins against one loss on the day. Carson Brown was on his way to the medal round after winning his first two matches, but had to withdraw following a nose injury. Other scorers for Sisters included Hayden Kunz (138 pounds) and Henry Rard (220-pound division). Following the tournament, co-coach Tre Jarboe said, “Our wrestlers worked their tails off this weekend and continue to grow everyday as athletes and quality human beings.” Jarboe continued, “In particular, I want to give a big shout-out to Carson (Brown) who came back after his

Daisy Patterson pins her South Albany opponent. trip to the ER to support his teammates and help wrap up the tournament. He showed incredible grit and dedication, as is true to his character.” Jarboe also heaped praise on athletic director and cohead coach Gary Thorson for his tremendous efforts in making the tournament happen. “We couldn’t do what we do without Gary,” he said. “He is an incredibly hard worker.”

Thorson said it was worth the effort. “A big meet like this attracts a high level of competition, so it was good for our kids to really face top quality wrestlers,” said Thorson. Sisters has two meets scheduled this week including a dual at Summit on Tuesday, December 7 and the eight-team Culver Invitational set for Friday December 10 and Saturday, December 11.

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Outlaws split first games of season By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws kicked off their basketball season with two non-league games this past week. They started with a 71-35 loss to the Panthers at Redmond on Wednesday, December 1. A day later they bounced back with a 44-43 win at Estacada. Sisters took on an athletic and experienced Panther squad on Tuesday. Max Palanuk hit a three-point shot in the first minute of the contest to get the Outlaws on the scoreboard. Sisters played aggressive defense and was only down 10-16 at the close of the first quarter. The Outlaws were able to keep it close for the first half of the second quarter, but the Panthers’ half-court trap caused some costly turnovers at the end. Redmond capitalized on the opportunities and pushed to a 32-15 lead to close out the half. The second half was more of the same. The Panthers had their highest scoring quarter in the third period with 23 points and went on to win by 36. Max Palanuk and Mehkye Froelich led the team with eight points each. Ricky Huffman, Jessie Murillo, and AJ Scholl all had four points in the contest. Scholl and Murillo did a good job of guarding the Panthers’ 6-foot-8-inch center. They both gave up several inches in height, but battled the entire game to keep him off the boards.

Coach Chad Rush said, “For the first game of the season, I thought we competed well and played with intensity. As we move forward we will need to work on consistency in our intensity and our offensive execution.” A day later, the Outlaws endured the three-hour bus ride to face the Estacada Rangers, who had also played the previous night.

“For the first game of the season, I thought we competed well and played with intensity. — Coach Chad Rush Palanuk came out hot, and scored eight of his 21 points in the first quarter, which helped the Outlaws wrap up the first quarter with a 14-7 lead. In the second period Palanuk again hit his shots, and put up seven of the team’s 11 points. Thanks to Palanuk’s scoring, the Outlaws held a 10-point lead midway through the second period. Estacada battled hard and made a big 10-2 run to close out the half. The Rangers outscored the Outlaws 17-11, with Estacada’s two post players scoring 15 of the Rangers’ 17 points. The quarter ended with the Outlaws holding on to a slim one point lead, 25-24.

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Estacada took a brief lead at the start of the third period, but the Outlaws dug in, battled back, and got some timely defensive stops to close out the quarter with an 8-0 run, which put them on top by five, 36-31. The Outlaws continued their defensive pressure in the final period, and held the Rangers scoreless for the first four minutes. The tide turned, Estacada got hot, and they made a run that narrowed the Outlaws’ lead. But Sisters got some steals, got out in transition, and took a six-point lead with under a minute left on the clock In the final minute of the game, the Rangers hit a shot from behind the arc and closed the gap to three points. Full-court pressure by the Rangers caused a jump ball, which went in Estacada’s favor. The ensuing out-of-bounds play saw the Rangers score a layup that cut the Outlaws’ lead to one point. After a costly turnover

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Richard Huffman drives for two against Redmond. by the Outlaws with just seconds to go, the Rangers took the ball the length of the floor. They got a good look at a game-winning basket that rimmed out as time expired on the clock, and Sisters tallied the win. Palanuk led the Outlaws with 21 points. Froelich and Huffman scored six points each, Murillo tallied four points, and Pittman added three points in the scoring effort. Rush said, “This was a great win for the Outlaws,

especially coming off a big defeat the night before and traveling three hours for the game. And, to hold on to win a game in this fashion shows a lot of resolve for these players. I am very proud of the effort and energy the team displayed. The bench was an integral part of the win with their encouragement and energy.” Sisters was to play at home against Elmira on Tuesday, December 7. They will travel to LaPine on Friday.

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Roundhouse Foundation distributes funds in rural Oregon Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation announced the distribution of over $1.2 million to more than 70 rural nonprofits across Oregon during their fall grant cycle. Since 2002 Roundhouse Foundation has worked with local and regional organizations to support creative problem-solving. Grants during the 2021 Fall Open Cycle were made to organizations across Oregon in four different program focus areas including arts and culture, education, social services, and environmental stewardship. The Foundation recognizes that frequently rural organizations’ work is at the intersection of these focus areas. Among the projects funded is the Upstream Stewardship Program of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. The program will engage 200 students and community members around watershed stewardship. New programming consists of a six-part watershed education series focused on Whychus Creek as well as hands-on stewardship programming

for students along Whychus Creek. Some other examples of programs funded through this cycle include: Arts Council of •  Pendleton, to support ongoing operations of the Pendleton Center for the Arts, a provider of arts experiences across rural Oregon. This request also supports the purchase of a new ceramics kiln for the facility in Pendleton. • Maryhill Museum of Art, to support the second phase of the Exquisite Gorge Project II to connect national and international fiber artists who will create sculptural interpretations of the Columbia River and engage residents in outreach and participatory programming. • Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, to support a show and community engagement event of Native American artists from rural Oregon and develop an exhibition for NACF Fellow Natalie Ball (Black, Modoc, and Klamath Tribes), for her work focused on Climate Change. • Talent Maker City

to extend the Rise Up + Rebuild program and support Southern Oregon students with hands-on learning and professional development for staff. • Kids Club of Jefferson County, to replace two vans to transport kids to programs, camps, and activities. •   B a k e r Te c h n i c a l Institute, to support the expansion of career and technical courses offered to Tribes in Oregon through mobile training platforms that deliver programming on Reservations. Courses offered include heavy equipment operation and truck driving. • Wallowa Band Nez Perce Interpretive Center, to expand capacity for planning, hosting, and improving new and existing placebased tribal youth educational programming and to establish and renew partnerships with Reservationbased youth programming. • Long Tom Watershed Council, to continue to support the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program, a youth education program that provides pathways for Native youth (sixth grade

through college-aged) and their families to engage in an exploration of Traditional Ways of Knowing and the reciprocal relationship between humans and the land. • Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, to purchase hardware and components associated with an aerial drone system for use in education and environmental stewardship activities throughout Tillamook County. (North Coast) • Ollala Center, to support the Walden Project and offer mental health therapy through nature-based activities for children from 4-17 years old with histories of trauma and abuse. • Four Rivers Welcome Center to increase the number of citizenship-preparation classes in Ontario and support travel for community members to travel to Portland for their Naturalization Interviews. (Eastern Oregon) • Brookings Harbor

Community Helpers, to support purchase of food for family food boxes, youth backpack program, daily food options for individuals without refrigeration and senior fresh fruits and veggies project. (South Coast) “It’s been a year filled with opportunities to connect and build relationships across the state,” said Executive Director and Trustee Erin Borla. “As our organization expands its funding footprint we have been pleased to work with many dedicated, strong volunteers and leaders in every community. Roundhouse is pleased to be able to support their programs, share their stories, and elevate the work they do; in hopes it will empower additional folks to engage in efforts that support their own community.” A full list of recipients and their programming can be found online at www. RoundhouseFoundation.org/ grants.

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and the event was so much fun, we will come back and do it in the future for sure.” Kate Kuitert, sporting a holiday sweater replete with a pug dog, took part with her daughter. “I loved it. It was such a fun event — so family friendly and my daughter was really invested in the sweater part of the race,” she said. Nicole Woodson, executive director of Circle of Friends, addressed the crowd. “We are a nonprofit organization that has been in existence for 10 years in Sisters that supports youth in the community who are underserved traditionally, and so we provide one-onone mentors along with experiences from camps to dance class, music lessons, art lessons...all kinds of things,” she said. Kellie Scholl, the youth program coordinator for Circle of Friends, said that the Ugly Sweater Run and Walk was the brainchild of Circle of Friends mentor Kelly Bither as a way to draw attention to the program, provide a fun activity for the community, and as a way to raise some funds. “It turned out fantastic,” she said. “It was not only a great way for people to just enjoy being out in Sisters, but a great opportunity for people to learn more about what Circle of Friends does for this community. According to Scholl, Circle of Friends, which

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Dan Kuettle took home the top prize in the adult division with an absolutely gaudy silver-sleeved sweater with Santa-capped flamingo design. serves ages kindergarten through high school has approximately 27 mentors and could use 10 to 12 more. “We always have at least seven kids who are on the waiting list for mentors,” she said. Kids without mentors still take part in after-school programs and other activities, but ideally Scholl would like for everyone in need of a mentor to have one. Scholl said that anyone interested in being a mentor should contact Circle of Friends and that they might be surprised how easy it is to get involved in the program. “The biggest requirement is time and the desire to help,” she said. “We can be pretty flexible with people’s schedules. It means the world to the kids to have one on one time with a caring adult.” Most of the students involved in Circle of Friends are referred from the schools in Sisters, but parents are welcome to contact the organization if they believe they have a

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Think you want a Corgi? By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

There’s nothing like a team of Pembroke Welsh Corgis scampering down the street pulling a miniature buckboard wagon to make folks’ eyes light up (see story, page 14). And some of those folks might think that they just must have a Corgi of their own. Lisa Joy wants people to think long and hard about that. “I would say the breed is immensely over-popular right now,” she said. Simply put, Corgis may be adorable — but they’re not for everybody. Joy has been involved in parades and exhibitions with Corgis since she started working with Nance Baker of Danceaker Kennels back in the 1990s. Joy had been involved in the horseshowing world, where Jack Russell Terriers and Corgis were the dog-of-choice in stable culture. “I always wanted a Corgi,” she said. She currently has two, and a rescue dog that she’s working with. Rescue dogs are often relinquished by owners

who did not fully understand that they were getting a dog bred to herd cattle, not to sit on their lap and look cute. “People think they’re fuzzy little lap dogs, and they’re not,” she said. “They need a job... This is not a breed for a novice owner. Herding breeds can be very intense.” Corgis need a lot of exercise, and purposeful activity. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America notes: “A typical Corgi temperament is outgoing, alert, active, and very peopleoriented. They need to be involved with your family or in some kind of work. They are intelligent and easily trained, but they are also eas-ily bored and do not do well if confined in the backyard with little human contact.” The Club recommends thinking carefully about why you want the dog, who will care for it, and urges looking at as many breeders as possible. If you think a Corgi might fit well into your family, Joy encourages you to explore the resources offered by the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America at www.pembrokecorgi.org/.

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Habitat seeks to match donations In honor of the 30th Anniversary of Sisters Habitat for Humanity, the Habitat Board of Directors, donor Melanie Nelson, and an anonymous donor, have teamed up with a pledge to match all donations made by December 31 up to $30,000. The funds will help Habitat continue to build homes in 2022. Over the past 30 years, Sisters Habitat has partnered with 74 families to provide housing stability and self-reliance. Families provide “sweat-equity” in support for habitat for Humanity as a contribution to the organization’s work. Family partners help with the transition into home ownership. Despite the slowdown due to COVID-19, in 2021 Sisters Habitat will have built and sold four new homes plus one home bought back from a previous Habitat family. Plans for 2022 include: Completing the remodel of the buy-back home. Completing two new homes in the ClearPine neighborhood. Starting two new homes in the Village Meadows neighborhood. One hundred percent of donations to meet the match will go directly to our home building program. Donate securely online or mail: P.O. Box 238, Sisters, OR 97759.

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planning commissioners to study the issues and conduct their deliberations with enough time for a thorough conversation. Each commissioner was allowed time to voice their concerns, their positive and negative comments, and indicate their probable position on the applications submitted for the

Sisters Woodlands. The main concern voiced by all the commissioners centered around the increased traffic created by the 359 residential units and 44,000 square feet of commercial/light industrial space, and its impact on traffic flow and safety in and around the Barclay/Highway 20 roundabout and ingress/ egress for the development. (See related story on page 9). Plans currently call for a pedestrian refuge island in a crosswalk across Highway 20 between the Woodlands and the highway commercial

district across Highway 20. The commissioners would prefer an overpass, underpass, or bypass, but appreciate the cost and time involved. Highway 20 is a state freight route under the management of Oregon Department of Transportation, which must be involved in any planning and permission granted for changes. Other questions raised by commissioners included concerns about units being purchased as second homes or short-term rentals rather than workforce housing.

Community Development Director Scott Woodford said the developer could place restrictions as part of the CC & Rs for the development, but the City isn’t able to establish codes placing such limits. There is already an ordinance which requires a 250-foot buffer around any short-term rental. There will be additional opportunities to review and fine-tune the site plans and designs for each of the five phases of the development. The entire project could take six years to be fully built out.

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Commissioners share thoughts on major development By Sue Stafford Correspondent

As they unanimously approved the Sisters Woodlands project at their December 1 hearing, Sisters Planning Commissioners each voiced their concerns, questions, support, and suggestions regarding the significant impact of developing a majority of the former U.S. Forest Service property bounded by Highway 20, Barclay Drive, and North Pine Street. Besides the main concern of increased traffic from the development, it was obvious from their comments that each of the commissioners had spent time studying the impact of the Woodlands. (see related story on page 1). Commissioner Scot Davidson said the community’s strong opposition expressed at the previous hearing and in letters was hard to ignore. He pointed out that with increased growth in Sisters, it becomes a choice between increased density and an urban growth boundary expansion creating urban sprawl, both of which could impact the character and quality of life in Sisters. Davidson said, “I believe in the developers’ intent and

see how the development could possibly serve as a model for other areas experiencing growth like Sisters.” He placed the responsibility for positive managed growth on the desks of the Sisters City Council. “The City Council has responsibility for growth… This kind of growth requires action by the City Council, looking at things like providing for non-motorized traffic and policies around affordable housing,” he said. Commissioner Tom Reis said he was “impressed with the number of trees being saved.” He also liked the design concepts. He views the Woodlands as a “test case of higher density for the city.” He is not in favor of urban sprawl. He had traffic access concerns, favoring a right in, right out only for the development to avoid traffic backups on Highway 20. Reis also suggested that perhaps storage units for residents might be included in the planning, given the smaller sizes of the residences. He questioned how trash and recycling containers would be handled so they aren’t all sitting beside buildings or on the street. He also favors designated bike

parking areas. Commissioner Art Blumenkron stated that Sisters needs the housing the development provides. He also understands that current residents are not all in favor of growth that will impact their quality of life. However, he pointed out that the City must comply with state mandates regarding a 20-year supply of housing. He has concerns regarding the proposed crosswalk on Highway 20 causing traffic issues and would like to see better access for pedestrians and bicycles. He thinks a high-tech crosswalk for now is needed. Commissioner Jack Nagel was most concerned with the impact on traffic, saying, “More houses mean more people mean more traffic.” He believes that a bypass around Sisters is needed. For now, he would like to see a lower speed limit on Highway 20 between the Barclay roundabout and the downtown core. “If they (the developers) live up to what they say, it might be alright.” Nagel reluctantly favored the application, with conditions. Vice chair Cris Converse shared many of the concerns of her fellow commissioners

— traffic impact, density of units, and provisions for crossing the highway. She also asked if the alternative of paying money into the City tree fund in lieu of planting trees could be eliminated — but that isn’t possible with the provisions in the development code. Chairperson Jeff Seymour told the hearing that the Woodlands Master Plan “is the most thorough and thoughtful I’ve seen in my time on the Planning Commission.” He also lauded the staff review of the application as the most comprehensive he has seen. With 75 conditions of approval, the applicant has been held to a high standard compared to other builders. If the thoroughness of the master plan is any indication of how the project will be built out, Seymour said he is very optimistic

about the finished product. Seymour visited another tourist town, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, recently and compared it to Sisters. He said they are ahead of Sisters in growth and development and provide a cautionary tale. Due to high home prices ($2 million-plus), there is no workforce housing in town and service workers must commute from eastern Idaho over the Teton Pass to work. Restaurants and retail shops don’t have enough employees to serve tourists. “I would trade some density for what our service workers provide us,” Seymour said. “I am excited a b o u t t h e Wo o d l a n d s development.” At the conclusion of their deliberations, the commissioners voted 6-0 in favor of approving the Sisters Woodlands applications, with staff conditions.

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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free grab-n-go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. The lunches are distributed on a 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.

Giving Trees are up at Sisters Fire Hall, Bi-Mart, Ray’s Food Place, and the Black Butte Ranch Police Department and Post Office. Folks who want to help add a little Christmas cheer to a child’s life in Sisters can pick an ornament off the tree with a child’s name and their hoped-for present. Deliver gifts unwrapped to Sisters Fire Hall by Monday, December 13. Camp Sherman Winter Parade

Parade is presented by Black Butte School Friday, December 10, at 3:30 p.m. Meet outside Black Butte School wearing red and white. Treats and hot drinks at Camp Sherman Store to follow. For information call 541-595-6203.

Three Sisters Lions Club 10th Annual Holiday Faire

142 E. Main Ave. in Sisters. The Three Sisters Holiday faire is open daily through December 18. Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Come shop for a great selection of handmade items from local vendors. Free admission.

Holiday Pet Food Drive

Furry Friends Foundation needs dry and canned dog and cat food, plus pet treats for their holiday pet food drive. Please drop your pet food donations off for Furry Friends at WaFd Bank, 610 N. Arrowleaf Trail by Ray’s. For more information call 541-797-4023 or 541-549-8110.

Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS)

Dispatchers are booking nonemergency medical rides Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides are based on volunteer driver availability and are provided Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 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 www.agefriendlysisters.com/ stars-application.

City Council Meetings

Due to the holiday, Sisters City Council will only have one meeting in December, on Wednesday, December 8. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. The regular schedule will return in January. For more information call 541-549-6022.

Blue Christmas

This season can be hard for those who mourn and those going through painful passages in their lives. Blue Christmas welcomes those with heavy hearts to this quiet service of music, devotion, and reflection. Everyone is welcome. Tuesday, December 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Sisters Community Church Fireside Room, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy., in Sisters. For more information call 541-389-6859.

Christmas Dinner

On Christmas Day, Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District and Sisters-Camp Sherman Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Association will once again prepare a traditional Christmas dinner and hold a drive-through meal pickup from 1 to 3 p.m. at the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District Station 701 at 301 S. Elm St. in downtown Sisters. To request a meal, please call 541-549-0771.

Camp Sherman Holiday Bazaar

December 10-11. Join in a festive community gathering at the Community Hall with wreaths, crafts, and goodies, for sale. Friday hours 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy soup dinner while you browse. Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come find that special gift!

Volunteers Needed

Furry Friends is looking for volunteers to help with bottleand-can fundraiser once a week (Saturday or Sunday but other days OK too). It takes about 45 minutes (and is easiest with a team of two) to put donated bottles and cans in blue fundraiser bags at donation drop-off spot on The Nugget’s porch, then bags are delivered to the BottleDrop at Ray’s. To volunteer call 541-797-4023 or email info@furryfriendsfoundation.org.

Papers for Fire-Starters

The Nugget has back issues for recycling. Pick up a stack from the crate on the front porch at 442 E. Main Ave. Questions? 541-549-9941.

Sisters Garden Club Puzzle Sales

Thank you to our Sisters community for supporting our club in helping us sell our 1st Edition “Quilts in the Garden” puzzle. You can currently purchase the puzzle for $20 at the following locations: Metamorphosis Salon & Spa and Three Sisters Floral, both on Elm Street. We are so thankful to these stores for their support. Purchase your puzzle now before they are all gone. For info call 971-246-0404.

The Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS)

In partnership with local churches, SCWS will once again be providing free hot meals and a warm, safe place to stay this winter. The Shelter will be open for the months of December, January, and February, starting December 1 at Sisters Community Church in The Hanger, 1300 McKinney Butte Rd. The Shelter will open at 6 p.m. each night.

Panoramic Access Special Road District (PASRD)

Board-position letters of interest are solicited for a three-year volunteer position on the PASRD board of commissioners. Applicants must reside within the road district and be a registered voter. Send letters of interest to: panoramicroads@gmail. com, or to PASRD, PO Box 1226, Sisters, OR, 97759.

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.

Parkinson’s ki ’ Support Group

Are you a person experiencing Parkinson’s disease (PD) or a care partner/family member desiring to better support your loved one with PD? We invite you to join us in Sisters for a restart of our support group to experience friendship, shared experiences, and a better understanding of PD. Please join us the second Thursday of the month 1-2:30 p.m. at the Sisters library, 110 N Cedar St. Sisters. For more information contact Carol Pfeil, program coordinator of Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, 541-668-6599 or carol@ parkinsonsresources.org.

Sisters Museum Seeks Volunteers

Three Sisters Historical Society, now open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Maida Bailey Building, 151 N. Spruce St., seeks volunteers. Training provided for volunteers interested in Sisters history. Email threesistershistoricalsociety@gmail. com or call 541-549-1403.

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Black Butte Ranch Rural Fire Protection District

December Board of Directors meeting canceled. The regularly scheduled Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors meeting for the fourth Thursday in December (12/23/2021) has been canceled due to the holiday. For more information call 541-595-2288.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group

Thelma’s Place Adult Day Respite Program in Redmond hosts a monthly support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementiarelated disease. The support group is held every third Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This is a free family-caregiver support group featuring local organizations each month, who join to share their experiences and resources.

Let’s Talk, Sisters!

Citizens4Community invites all area residents to the monthly Let’s Talk, Sisters! discussion series — a forum where people learn about local topics of interest and exchange diverse viewpoints in a lively but respectful setting. Let’s Talk! is free and spotlights a different local topic each third Monday of the month. Learn more at Citizens4Community. com/events or call 541-549-1482.

Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda

Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship. See hopeafricakids.org or call Katie at 541-719-8727.

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If you are a veteran of the Sisters Christmas Parade, you know that the sleigh-pullers in these parts aren’t reindeer. For the past two decades they’ve been a team of Pembroke Welsh Corgis, worked by Ann Richardson and Clyde Dildine. The Corgi-team tradition goes back to the 1990s, when Nance Baker of Danceaker Kennels and Laura Joy started running sixdog teams in parades in Redmond and across Central Oregon, as well as exhibitions down into California. “We actually got our first Corgis from Nance,” Richardson recalled. Richardson and Dildine had a Great Pyrenees and a Newfoundland — huge dogs — and they were looking for dogs they could travel with and engage in their favorite adventure, river rafting. “They’re perfect rafting dogs, with that low center of gravity,” Dildine said.

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However, it turns out that the packaging on Pembroke Welsh Corgis is somewhat deceptive. “A Corgi is a very big dog in a small body,” Richardson said. Bred as cattle dogs, the Corgi is emphatically not a cute lap dog (see related story, page 7). Richardson and Dildine took the baton with the Corgi parade team, using Joy’s wagon and harness. (Yes, they don’t actually pull a sleigh — it’s a scale replica of a buckboard wagon). In this year’s Sisters Christmas Parade, the team consisted of Groover (owners, Ann Richardson and Clyde Dildine), Garth (owner, Lisa Joy); and Gus & Rosie, aka Guns n Roses (owner, Diane Sullivan). There’s a lot more that goes into running a Corgi team in a parade than one might think. “You don’t just throw the dogs on there and say, ‘Have fun,’ Joy said. The dogs need to be at least 18 months to

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 2 years old to handle the physical demands. Some Corgis take to the job, even though it’s not what they’re breed to do; others don’t. “Either they’re going to do it or they’re not,” Richardson said. “Some of them just say, ‘No, I’m not doing that!’” It takes a little work to get the dogs accustomed to the harness. Richardson and Dildine put the harness on the dogs and let them walk around in it. “That’s before they ever see the wagon,” Dildine said. “You have to test them out in different locations (on the harness),” Richardson noted. Some make better wheel dogs, some are better lead dogs.” The mushers spend about three weekends before the parade, “just hitching them up and running around the driveway,” to prepare for the big event, Dildine said. “Then there’s decorating the wagon — which is just a tremendous waste of time, because I don’t think anybody looks at it,” Richardson said with a chuckle. After all, all the attention is on the scurrying Corgis. Parade day is no casual event. It takes work to keep the Corgis running down the parade route, looking good. They love kids, so they’ll sometimes veer off to say hi to a youngster on the route. And a team of four little dogs can generate a surprising amount of momentum. Richardson walks at the front and side of the team, and entices them onward with treats. Dildine is the brakeman. Richardson explained: “Clyde’s job is to make them stop — and that’s not easy. The brake person is pretty darn critical. He’s not there for show and good looks.”

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“Well, good looks, for sure!” Dildine interjected, though he acknowledged that it’s serous work keeping a powerful team under good control. Richardson and Dildine are a team, too, and they are constantly giving each other cues that the crowd along the route probably doesn’t pick up on. “There’s a tremendous amount of nonverbal communication going on,” Dildine said. The four-dog team is full of youngsters, which bodes well for the future of the beloved feature of the Sisters Christmas Parade. “We’ve got a lot of young dogs, so as long as the people hold up…” Richardson said. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance that the team will be back out on the street for this year’s Sisters Rodeo Parade. “It’s just so much fun,” Dildine said. “You can hear people say, ‘Here come the Corgis!’ and that’s very gratifying.”

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Folks in Sisters are doing their snow dance, getting ready to enjoy another great skiing season at Hoodoo. It’s easier than ever now, with Hillside Ski & Sport at 411 E. Cascade Ave. You can completely outfit yourself from skis to gloves to poles at this full-service downtown rental shop — and you can get your pass here. When you get to the mountain you can walk from your car to the lift line. No parking reservations or permits are required at Hoodoo. The resort is ready for a great season, with all its events from Winter Carnival to Spring Fling back on the calendar. The Lodge will be open; masks required indoors. Night skiing at Hoodoo is a magical experience and a great way for local folks and their guests to enjoy the slopes. Want to work in their fun, magical environment? Hoodoo is hiring, starting at $15 an hour with a per-hour bonus for those who finish the season.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) is one of Sisters’ most beloved institutions — a gathering of a tribe of creative minds and hands from across the world. Belonging to this tribe is a meaningful expression of artistic community and fellowship. Give the special quilter in your life the gift of friendship. Enroll them as a Friend of the Show today! As Friends of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show members, your friends and loved ones will receive discounts to quilt shops and museums, and have access to exclusive SOQS programs. And because every membership purchase directly supports SOQS programs, exhibitions, scholarship, and the worldrenowned Quilt Show, your generosity will make our community a little brighter. Membership levels vary. Also available: A gift or memorial donation is a unique way to honor an extraordinary person who has touched your life. Please visit SOQS.org or call 541-549-0989.

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Traditional holiday fun starts at Fika!

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Radiant Day Spa

Newly opened at 492 E. Main Ave., Radiant Day Spa offers folks in Sisters an opportunity to look and feel their best through the holiday season. Marianne Kennedy and Janice Hoffman are committed to “creating a more beauty-filled life for everyday people” through their work at the spa. Radiant Day Spa offers facials, massage therapy, sugaring, lash extensions, and special-event makeup. They are an authorized provider of Éminence skincare products, which are available as gift items (ask about gift wrapping). Free delivery is available within a five-mile radius of Sisters, and local businesses will be offered a discount through the holidays. What better gift to give someone than radiant skin? A Radiant Day Spa gift card in the stocking will be most welcome. Looking for special holiday promotions? Sign up for emails at hello@ radiantdayspasisters.com and follow them on Instagram at Radiant Day Spa Sisters. And may you be radiant for the holidays!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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ʼTis the season for moments of relaxation and contemplation beside a roaring fire. In that spirit, enjoy a couple of cocktail recipes courtesy of Black Butte Ranch.

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Sisters Depot

Sisters Depot is a holiday headquarters, now open 7 days a week, Sunday-Tuesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with dinner delivery service 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The restaurant will kickoff its one-year anniversary celebration on Thursday, December 16 and on Saturday, December 18th with a whole day of festivities, including music and drawings. Pictures with Santa will be take place on the porch from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 18. For more information, go to www.sistersdepot.com. Sisters Depot has become a significant music venue in Sisters, and there will be music through the holiday season. Winter weather is no deterrent to entertainment, with the new Skybox Room featuring small indoor music shows, as well as private events, accommodating about 30. Make reservations now. Bring friends and family for a delicious meal, or complement your holiday meal by ordering delectable gluten-free holiday pies by Sunday, December 19.

Bedouin

Savvy Sisters shoppers know they can find unique, satisfying gifts of lasting value at Bedouin. They’ve been checking their list there for decades. Bedouin’s grassroots, hometown approach to retail is more valuable now than ever. With its focus on carefully curated smaller labels and the remarkable work of local artists and makers, Bedouin doesn’t have to concern itself with international supply chains. The work of local artists isn’t sitting in shipping containers or stuck on someone’s loading dock — it’s at Bedouin. And what treasures await… Bedouin’s clothing has been extremely popular, and their selection of jewelry and gift items means that you’ll find the right thing for the right person — and enjoy exploring while you do it. Bedouin’s recently developed men’s section is thriving and there’s more there to choose from than ever — including clothing, gift items, accessories, and jewelry. Make sure your holiday caravan stops at Bedouin — a wonderful place to treasure hunt.

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Traditional holiday fun starts at Fika!

COOKIE DECORATING KITS TO GO Swedish D Dala ala Horse Gingerbread Gingerbread, d, OR IN-STORE! baked and ready to decorate with ffrosting tingg andd top ttoppings ppi pinggs pr pprovided. oviid d

TAKE KE FIKA H HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Enjoy delicious scones, bread, quiche, iche,, and other treats treats!

JOIN OUR D DECEMBER CIRCLE OF GIVING FUNDRAISER FUNDRAISER ! FUND FU 201 E. Sun Ranch Dr. 541-588-0311 Mon-Sat 7-4

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Holiday recipes... Cocktails, cocoa, cookies, and more Black Cherry, Cranberry &

Pear Chutney

e Cookie KristiaRneiatmKeierrinsegrvesl up a recipe for aa holiday Renee is called Aunt Sharon. It r he om fr t gh deli le Cookie. Kristiana Kring

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ʼTis the season for moments of relaxation and contemplation beside a roaring fire. In that spirit, enjoy a couple of cocktail recipes courtesy of Black Butte Ranch.

Holidays in Sisters 17

Gypsy Wind Clothing MISTAKE-PROOF GIFT GIVING!

Orchard Mimosa

1 oz. Wild Roots Apple Cinnamon Vod ka / prosecco / fresh local apple cider / dehydrated apple garnish.

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The first use of Christmas trees is usually attributed to 16th century German Christians, who brought evergreen trees home for the holidays. Martin Luther, the 16th-century German Protestant reformer, is often reported to be the first to add lighted candles to a tree, but that may be folklore. The tradition really caught on when it was promoted in England by Queen Victoria and her German consort, Prince Albert. It was most likely German settlers in the American colonies who first brought the tradition of the Tannenbaum to North America in the 18th century.

The holly and the ivy

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown. The rising of the sun And the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the choir. — The Holly and the Ivy, traditional carol, collected by folklorist Cecil Sharp Before Christmas trees caught on in a big way, perhaps the most common symbol of hope for renewed life was sprigs of holly and strands of ivy. Decorating with holly and ivy dates well back into pagan times and the northern forests of Europe. The symbolism of eternal life was readily translatable into Christian theology, and, according to AlltogetherChristmas.com: “Religious meaning was later attributed to the physical properties of holly, in particular. Its sharp leaves were said to symbolize Christ’s crown of thorns and its red berries the blood he shed.” And, simply enough, holly, with its vivid greens and bright reds, is just downright pretty.

Poinsettias

Poinsettias are native to Central America. According to FloraQeen.com: “The

Sisters Folk Festival

Sisters Folk Festival invites the community to invest in the arts this holiday season. The Festival is so much more than a three-day concert in the fall — it’s a community institution that gives the gift of music & art to youth & adults year round. Sisters Folk Festival has partnered with Sisters School District for more than 21 years, collaborating on programs like Americana Project and guitar-building at Sisters High School; also the after-school strings program and fiddle & guitar clubs at Sisters Middle School, offered free to students. The Festival’s Summer Creativity Camps offer elementary and middle school students from the Central Oregon region a readily affordable opportunity to explore ways to express themselves through music and art. SFF also offers immersive music instruction for adults through the Americana Song Academy, Sisters Songworks, and (beginning the summer of 2022) a bluegrass jam camp. Support all these activities at https://sistersfolkfestival.org/donate.

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Suttle Tea invites you to share the love of tea this Christmas. That may mean a hot cup while you’re out doing your shopping this season; it may mean bringing a delicious tea blend home to serve on a cold winter evening by the fire or at a family gathering. Christmas in Sisters, a black tea, and Harvest Faire, an herbal, are hugely popular seasonal blends, but there is an array to choose from. Sharing the love of tea can also mean letting Suttle Tea ship tea to friends and family far and wide. Suttle Tea has a national reach with its teas. Ordering through the website is easiest — and they can send your order to “whoever, wherever.” It’s also pretty easy to hit the free shipping threshold. That makes giving the gift of wholesome, local goodness mighty simple. Just remember to include yourself when you make that tea purchase — it’ll help you get through the winter in comfort.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Christmas tradition of poinsettias is inspired by a Mexican folktale about a poor little girl called Pepita who had no present for the baby Jesus at a Christmas Eve service. Her cousin Pedro, trying to cheer her up, suggested that even the smallest gift would be enough, so Pepita picked up some weeds growing near the church. When she stepped up to the altar and placed the arrangement, they suddenly transformed into the bright red flowers we know today. For this reason, in Spanish-speaking countries, poinsettia is known as Flores de Noche Buena or Flowers of the Holy Night.” The flowers were brought to the United States by one Joel Roberts Poinsett, the American Special Envoy to Mexico in the 1820s. He was a South Carolina planter, and thus interested in agriculture and horticulture. He sent several plants back to grow in his greenhouse in South Carolina, and shared them with botanically inclined friends. They didn’t catch on as whole plants (and Christmas hostess gifts) until the 20th century.

Mistletoe

“What all the men, Jem, John, and Joe, Cry, ʻWhat good-luck has sent ye?ʼ And kiss beneath the mistletoe, The girl not turnʼd of twenty.” (English song, 1784: First published mention of kissing beneath the mistletoe) Mistletoe is an unlikely candidate for a symbol of romance (or at least friskiness).

It’s a parasite on trees. And one interpretation of the etymology of the word going back to Germanic origins translates to “dung-twig.” Poopstick doesn’t necessarily resonate with smooching, but language is always strange and wonderful. Historian Mark Forsyth traces the tradition of kissing beneath the mistletoe back to Jolly Old England, probably well before it was mentioned in the 1784 song. According to an article in Time magazine, Forsyth is quite certain it wasn’t a “thing” before 1720. “Kissing under the mistletoe wouldn’t have existed as a popular tradition before 1720 because the most extensive research about the plant was published that year, and it did not reference the practice,” Forsyth explains. John Colbatch, an English apothecary and physician, wrote two books on the mistletoe, in 1719 and 1720. “He had a whole section on superstitions and customs associated with mistletoe,” Forsyth says, “and doesn’t mention anything at all about kissing under mistletoe.” So, sometime between 1720 and 1784, English lads determined that they could legitimately steal a kiss if they could maneuver a girl underneath a sprig of tree parasite hung from a ceiling or doorway. The lass’s response to this would, of course, depend upon whether she viewed such forward behavior as an Enlightenment-era form of sexual harassment, or whether she actually sought to be maneuvered under said sprig of parasitic growth. People, like language, are strange and wonderful, and folklore is grand.

Canyon Creek Pottery

If shopping local — and handmade — means something to you, a gift from Canyon Creek Pottery is as local and handcrafted as it gets. For 17+ years, Ken Merrill has been at work in his pottery studio and adjoining gallery creating one-of-a-kind functional art. Come to Canyon Creek for beautiful, handmade items… Mugs for your special cup of coffee. A pie plate for the baker in the house. A soup tureen. Candle-holders to spice up your holiday décor. Colorful rectangular platters for Santa’s cookies. Ken has been a potter since 1983, and opened his pottery studio in Sisters in 1998. He has won renown for his beautiful, functional handmade pottery. Each piece is handthrown on a potter’s wheel, then fired in a kiln to 2,400 degrees, where it becomes stoneware. All of Ken’s pottery is made of the finest clays available and makes a gift that gives each time it is used.

Black Butte Ranch

Each winter Black Butte Ranch transforms into a holiday wonderland. The spectacular setting and heartwarming activities make the Ranch a wonderful place to create lasting family memories. Take a magical horse-drawn carriage ride, December 27-31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 (kids under 5 on an adult lap are free) and can be reserved by calling 877-405-5582. Golf Open House: Enjoy treats and beverages and some fun holiday shopping during our annual Holiday Open House, Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gifts to please everyone, and the whole shop is 20% off. Plus, putt for a chance to win up to 50% off! Holiday cocktails with a view are waiting at the Lakeside Bistro or Robert’s Pub. Gift cards can be ordered in any denomination at BlackButteRanch.com/gift-cards. Additional holiday activities include an abundance of outdoor activities and great food. For details on all the holiday events visit BlackButteRanch.com/holidays.

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LETTERS

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learn what matters most to us. Come meet her again — or for the first time. Check out her website, jamiefororegon.com. Bring your burning questions for this brilliant candidate. Jamie will be in the conference room at the Sisters Library on Thursday, December 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It’s first come, first seated. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m., masks on at all times, and we’ll find you a seat (all spaced for safety). No food or drinks, please. Susan Cobb

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Whychus Creek has become a destination for hikers in Sisters Country.

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would cover one acre to a depth of one foot. The water rights are from two Land Trust protected properties, Whychus Canyon Preserve and Rimrock Ranch, and will help protect instream flows for native fish and wildlife, including reintroduced salmon and steelhead. The transfer coincides with major stream restoration efforts taking place at both properties to improve the health, water quality, and water quantity of Whychus Creek. Funding for this water conservation project was provided by the Pelton

Round Butte Water Fund. “This has been a record drought year for Central Oregon, underlining the critical need for continued water stewardship and flow restoration efforts. Every little bit helps in terms of improving the overall health of our rivers and creeks for the future of Central Oregon. Our partnerships with the Land Trust and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council have been instrumental in the Whychus Creek restoration progress made to date,” said Kate Fitzpatrick, Deschutes River Conservancy executive director. “The Land Trust is committed to building healthy natural systems for our region in the face of a changing climate. This water transfer will help make our protected lands

on Whychus Creek more sustainable in the long term, improve water quality and quantity, and create healthier habitat for fish and wildlife in Central Oregon. We’re very grateful to our partners and funders who made this transfer possible,” said Natasha Bellis, Deschutes Land Trust conservation director. The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust have been collaborating for more than 15 years to restore flows and protect land along Whychus Creek. Together with a wide variety of local partners they’ve returned up to 20,000 acre-feet of water to the creek and conserved more than 3,226 acres of land and nine miles of the creek for clean water and habitat.

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To the Editor: Are you an Oregon resident who values live music, public radio, libraries, museums, and monuments? If so, please consider taking advantage of Oregon’s most generous offer to support them, the Oregon Cultural Trust tax credit. Here’s how it works: Donate to one or more of Oregon’s 1,400+ cultural nonprofits, then make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust, both by December 31. You’ll get 100 percent of the Cultural Trust donation back when you file your state taxes and claim the cultural tax credit; and the state legislature then invests that same amount in Oregon culture. Since its inception in 2001, the Cultural Trust has awarded more than $30 million to Oregon cultural nonprofits, including Sisters Folk Festival Inc. Today, the Cultural Trust tax credit is an even more important tool for Oregon taxpayers. While new tax laws have reduced the number of Oregonians who itemize deductions at the federal level, the benefits of investing in Oregon culture remain the same. Whether or not you itemize, your matching donation to the Cultural Trust still qualifies for a 100 percent tax credit on your state taxes! If you enjoy Oregon’s arts and culture community, participating in the Cultural Trust tax credit program is the best way to give back and ensure that a portion of your state taxes supports the things you love. To learn more about the program or to make a contribution to the Cultural Trust, visit www.culturaltrust.org. It’s an easy way to double the impact of your charitable giving this year. Sincerely, Crista Munro, Executive Director, Sisters Folk Festival Inc.

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Obituaries

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Susan Richardson Miner February 18, 1947 – November 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Richardson Miner announces her passing on November 20, 2021, following a short but brave battle with cancer. Susan was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Donald and Marianne Richardson. Her family moved to Denver, Colorado and then settled in Salem, Oregon. She attended Oregon State University where she met the love of her life, William “Rick” Miner. Sue and Rick were married on September 16, 1965 and moved to San Francisco where their daughters, Jennifer and Kendra, were born. In 1976, the family moved to Portland, Oregon, where they raised their family and became firmly embedded in the Garden Home community. Sue worked for Chapman Homes for several years before settling into a career with the consumer services division of Nike. She thoroughly enjoyed the friendships she made with her coworkers and stayed in touch with many of them long after her retirement in 2006. She spent many, many hours volunteering her time for local schools, the Boys & Girls Aid Society, Girl Scouts, food pantries, and homeless shelter organizations. When Rick passed away in 2013, Sue found her way out of grief by developing a support group for widows and widowers in the community, helping others find comfort and friendship. In 2018, when Sue’s brother and sister-in-law invited her to share in the

building of a new home in Sisters, she jumped at the opportunity. Sue found incredible satisfaction and joy through volunteering at Sisters Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store. Her family is incredibly grateful to the other volunteers who showed her such immense kindness and friendship, particularly as her illness increased and she was unable to join them. She moved back to Portland in August this year to be near her daughter’s family for support until her passing. Sue and Rick loved traveling and exploring, both along the U.S. west coast and Southwest, and Sue particularly loved reading up on the history of places she visited. She took trips to Scandinavia and to Italy with her sister-in-law in recent years, and in 2019 took a cross-country train trip with her granddaughter. She was a talented seamstress who really enjoyed creating home decorating projects, COVID face masks, and clothing, including those for Habitat dolls. She loved to cook and was constantly trying out new recipes. Her baking was second to none; she never went anywhere without bringing something for her hosts! Sue is survived by her two daughters and their families, Jennifer and Richard Kollmer and their children Olivia and Michael of Deep River, Connecticut, and Kendra and Thomas Biller and their daughter, Abigail, of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by her brother

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and sister-in-law, Kirk and Charlotte Richardson of Sisters, and her nephews Samuel and Henry Richardson, as well as her sister-in-law and brotherin-law, Cathy and Patrick Shepherd of Prescott, Arizona. She will be greatly missed by her feline friends, Cleo and Izzy. Sue’s family is incredibly grateful to Sue’s cousin, Suzanne Sargent Cook, who came from Maine to be with her and provide her comfort in her last days. In lieu of flowers, Sue’s family requests donations be made in her memory to Sisters Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 238, Sisters, OR 97759, sisters habitat.org/giving/, or to a charity of the donor’s choice that supports people in need. At this time, there is no service planned, and interment will be private.

underway to include an adult fitness station as one of the three amenities in McKenzie Meadow Village. Flagan watched a webinar suggested by Eckford about adult fitness installations, and she was sold — so much so, that such centers will become part of other Hayden developments throughout the Pacific Northwest, according to Flagan. The park has large open spaces of lawn and three distinct activity areas. At one end of the park is a covered pavilion where 600 people gathered outside to visit with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies following the Sisters Christmas Parade on November 27. Central to the park is a children’s play structure with a variety of activities including slides. At the other end is the adult fitness pad with several pieces of equipment suitable for all ages and abilities. Both the fitness equipment and the play structure are placed on a synthetic cushioned surface to reduce the possibility of injuries from falls. The park boasts a partial view of the Three Sisters Mountains. According to Flagan,

The park has large open spaces of lawn and three distinct activity areas. “A management company would handle and oversee the maintenance of the park, common areas, HOA dues collection, enforcement of HOA rules, etc. The park is accessible to the public through a public access agreement. However, it will be up to the HOA if the pavilion will be allowed to be rented to the public or they will limit its use to McKenzie Meadows residents once it is turned over,” Flagan added. Next to the apartments that are currently under construction at MMV, Hayden plans to build a “tot park” for younger children. Three of the streets in MMV are named for the former owners of the property — Willitts, Kallberg, and Reed.

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Boys basketball returns two veterans By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The boys basketball squad returns just two varsity starters — seniors Max Palanuk and Ricky Huffman. Both come with years of experience and a lot of talent. Both played in all 17 games last season and will be leaders on the team this year. Palanuk is a 6-foot-4-inch wing who will bring versatility to the squad. He was the third leading scorer on last year’s team, averaged 10.2 points per game, and led the team in minutes played. Over the final seven games of the season, Palanuk averaged 14.5 points including a 21-point performance in the season finale against La Pine. Coaches will look for Palanuk to continue to be a scoring threat for the Outlaws, and as a leader he will be asked to do a lot of little things in practice and in the games. Huffman is known for his continual hustle on both ends of the floor. Statistically, he did a little bit of everything

last year. He finished fifth in scoring, fifth in rebounding, third in deflections and first in charges taken. Coaches expect him to continue to be the team energizer as well as improve his statistics from last season. Several other players saw significant varsity time from off the bench. Senior Jamen Schwartz came off the bench the majority of last season, and provided valuable energy on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. Coaches hope for him to increase his role from last year in all facets of the game. Junior Adam MaddoxCastle was a defensive stalwart for the team last year and excelled at providing energy and grit on the defensive side of the game. This season coaches want him to continue his defensive intensity, and also step up offensively and provide a spark. A number of players saw limited minutes at the varsity level last season, as they were primarily JV players who joined the varsity team during their games. Senior AJ Scholl,

and juniors Jesse Murillo, Mehkye Froehlich and Taine Martin will fill larger roles on the team this year and will help provide depth to a team that looks to improve on its record from last season. Scholl provided a great defensive presence at the JV level last season, and his rebounding and shot-blocking ability will definitely be needed this year. Froehlich had a great season last year and this year coaches will look for him to bring his athleticism and energy to the varsity squad. Murillo saw great improvement in his game, and coaches will look to him to bring his energy and rebounding to the varsity team. Martin is expected to help the Outlaws bring defensive intensity to each and every game. After a year away from basketball, seniors Noah Pittman and Josh Buettner, and junior Patrick Silva will rejoin the Outlaws’ squad. Pittman will provide an outside threat, and Buettner will bring hustle. Silva will be a strong defender.

scholastically with her lifelong friends, Terry and Harry. Bonnie Bay married Dick Howells in 1961, and the couple moved to Eugene, Oregon, where Dick began his career in the hotel and restaurant business. They had two children, Kelley and Blake. In 1973 Dick’s work took him to Black Butte Ranch, and Bonnie fell in love with the unique resort in the Cascade Mountains. They would live there for the next 46 years, most of that time in a home they built in Glaze Meadow. When Dick went into the real estate business in 1980, Bonnie soon joined him and opened a successful vacation home rental business. She was especially proud of the quality of the homes that were offered for rent and loved seeing families and friends spend time together. You could often see her cruising the ranch in her red “BBR” VW Bug. The late 1990s brought grandchildren, five in all, and Bonnie couldn’t get enough of them. She enjoyed surprising them with treats such as root beer floats on the deck. The family often vacationed together in special locations, and Christmas at the Ranch was always a memorable affair, especially when it snowed. Bonnie also loved her many friends, both the old ones and the new ones, and they loved her back. She will be remembered for the joy she exhibited when she

was with her friends and the sound of her laughter. Bonnie was kind and courageous throughout her long illness, and her family is forever grateful to the caregivers who watched over her. She will be missed by everyone, including Dick and Bonnie’s beloved Havanese, Leo. Bonnie was predeceased by her sister Brenda Ann Mitchelson and her brother Nicholas James Bay. She is survived by her sister Debbie Beasley (Mark), her sister-in-law Glenda Bay, her husband, Dick Howells, her children Kelley Howells (David Wartofsky) and Blake Howells (Liz), her grandchildren Ben Wartofsky (Ellie), Ellie Howells, Jacob Wartofsky, Katy Howells, and Drew Howells, and several nieces and nephews, including Nick Beasley and Katie Beasley, who were an integral part of her care team in her final years at Black Butte Ranch. In lieu of a service, the family suggests honoring Bonnie with a donation to a charity of your choice.

Obituary Bonnie (Bay) Howells March 24, 1941 – November 19, 2021

Bonnie Howells passed away in Portland on November 19, 2021, with her husband and best friend of 66 years at her side. Bonnie Rae Bay was born in Boise, Idaho on March 24, 1941, the first child of Ray and Norma (Hackney) Bay. When the war began, she moved to Oregon with her mother and spent her early childhood living with her grandparents Floyd and Terry Hackney. Bonnie’s parents later settled in northeast Portland where Bonnie attended grade school at the famed Kennedy School. After Bonnie enrolled at Jefferson High School, the world would never be the same. The school sponsored a girl-ask-boy Sadie Hawkins dance that fall, and she invited sophomore Dick Howells to be her date. Although they were just 15 and 16 years old at that dance, Dick and Bonnie would be together for the rest of their lives. Bonnie’s high school classmates voted her the “friendliest freshman,” an honor her family would tease her about for decades. Bonnie served on the rally squad and as a princess on the school’s homecoming court. She was also known for her academic prowess, excelling in such classes as honors mathematics, chemistry, and physics. She was very competitive

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favorite trails, or secret viewpoints or fishing access. The reasoning behind the closure tells us we have to get over it. Of course, the Forest Service isn’t putting it like that. They do make it clear, however, that from December 1 to March 31 we need to change our thinking and habits. And for good reason. Wildlife habitat is a big part of the Sisters ethos and is to be preserved, we tell ourselves. “Winter range is habitat deer and elk migrate to in order to find more favorable living conditions during the winter. Winter range is found predominantly in lower elevations of Central Oregon and is extremely important to mule deer survival. Winter ranges usually have minimal amounts of snow cover and provide vegetation for forage, hiding cover, and protection from the weather. In Oregon, mule deer migrate, often long distances, to lower elevations to escape or minimize exposure to snow cover,” managers of Deschutes National Forest say. Designated winter closure areas are essential to the survival of wildlife. When people or their animals enter closed winter range, wildlife is forced to move to new locations. This retreat requires animals such as deer and elk to use energy they cannot spare. This leads to a weakened condition, which can have a direct effect on

the animals’ ability to fend off disease or predators and can lead to reproduction problems. Some high-use recreation trails go through or directly along the edge of these closure areas. It is important to stay on the trails and keep pets leashed to minimize any impact to our native wildlife. Some high-use trails, a very small number, have leash requirements around the trailhead and the beginning of the trail not only to protect wildlife but to decrease the chance of user conflicts as well.

Designated winter closure areas are essential to the survival of wildlife. Growth in Sisters Country puts more pressure on our wildlife neighbors. Trail use has exploded. With the stellar work of Sisters Trail Alliance, we draw hikers, bikers, and equestrians from all over Central Oregon and the Valley. Bend, bursting at the seams, has a good trail

network as well, but their population growth, fastest in the state, drives more of their outdoor enthusiasts to our woods. Most of the closures are aimed at aiding mule deer populations. Between 2004 and 2021 herds have decreased by 56 percent. The Metolius range is 46 percent below objective and Upper Deschutes is 60 percent below target. Populations are decreasing roughly 10 percent per year. For gardeners and orchardists, fewer deer may at first not sound so bad. The deer would probably disagree. Area all the forests in Sisters Country suddenly shut down to vehicles for four months? Not even close. The most affected area is in what is known as the Tumalo Travel Management Area and is primarily the east side of NF Forest Road 16 (Three Creeks Road) moving southeasterly and entering BLM land. There are maps on DNF website www. fs.usda.gov/detailfull/ deschutes/home, but most of us will rely on the bright yellow signs posted at the start of a road closed for the winter. They are hard to miss, rangers remind us, and compliance is not optional.

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Mule deer need winter range to get through cold, snowy weather. Populations are in decline across the region. It’s not only deer and elk catching a winter break, some of Central Oregon’s most popular trails, like Dry River Canyon, are closed from February all the way through August to protect raptor nesting. As would be expected, Forest Service and BLM workers cannot maintain trails during the winter when snow typically covers the paths. Likewise for the many volunteers who take on an ever-increasing share of that burden. That won’t keep most Sisters trail users at home. Just the opposite for many. Take precaution when

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Snippets and tidbits from Sisters Country By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

• Over 150 unfilled jobs in Sisters. And they are not minimum wage by a far cry. If you consider that arguably the two largest employers in Sisters are each in search of CEOs paying in the six figures, the job market here is more than meets the eye. A nonprofit is advertising for an admin manager at $45$55,000/year. Praxis Health has a clerical opening for up to $41,000. Seed to Table is offering employment up to $25/ hour. There are over 50 jobs paying at least $6/hour more than the current minimum wage of $12.75 and yet businesses are struggling to meet staffing demands. • Christmas pageantry. The Children’s Nativity Pageant at the Church of the Transfiguration is an unscripted play where all children attending have the opportunity to participate. The Christmas Story is read aloud, and the children are costumed by church helpers and move into the sanctuary at appropriate prompting during the reading. Organizers say: “This has meant a lot of meaningful, sometimes amusing, always surprising and wonderful examples of how the Christmas Story affects us all. We have been told the children never forget their participation and all ages are welcome to join in the pageant. We once had a twoyear-old Mary and her mom was a wise man!” The pageant is set for 5 p.m. Christmas Eve at the church, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. • Home sales still strong. Two fewer homes transacted in Sisters Country in November over October – from 31 to 29, and the average declined from $804,522 to $754,163. The median price, however – the one that is a truer gauge of the market - jumped a bit, from $685,000 to $699,500. Usually by November sales taper as families with school children have purchased. The pace shows no signs of letup but inventory is up with more new homes available. Sharp-eyed reader Catherine Black noticed in our last report that a lot in Pine Meadows was posted in Data Source at $850,000. The property, in fact, had a dwelling on it. • Stay off the trails! At least when muddy. PLEASE, Sisters Trails Alliance asks. They have posted signs that are nearly impossible to miss at all the major trailheads. There are

more and more reports of the signs being ignored and some popular bike trails in the Peterson system are quite rutted. • Chain up. Oregon’s chain law applies to all highways throughout the state. Traction tires may be used in place of chains on vehicles rated at 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less and that are not towing or being towed. “Traction tires” are studded tires, retractable studded tires, or other tires that meet the tire industry definition as suitable for use in severe snow conditions. • Rotary raffle winners score prizes. Sandra Brink, manager at U.S. Bank, was the first-prize winner in the recent Rotary Club of Sisters Mega Raffle. Some $5,000 in prizes were awarded to 18 winners. Brink chose golf for four at Aspen Lakes. • Before you strike that match... It’s outdoor burning season, a time when — in theory — it is safe to burn certain

yard debris outdoors on your own property. It’s guided by more than common sense and the rights you enjoy as a land owner. We live in a forest and any carelessness is an invitation to disaster. Help keep our community safe. Before you burn even the smallest pile create a free and easy account at www.sistersfire. com. The online reporting system allows Fire District staff the ability to see who is burning on a daily basis, immediately notify users of changing conditions, message important fire safety information, ensure that those planning to burn are aware of the City of Sisters’ outdoor burn ban and that the right jurisdiction is being notified of the planned burn. • Longing for snow. Barring the improbable, Hoodoo will again see a postChristmas opening. Overall, however, the experts predict a La Niña pattern is solidifying, suggesting that January through April will provide plenty of winter fun. Either way, Brad Boyd,

owner of Eurosports, is ready. The shop has finished converting the 800 sq. ft. adjacent garage entirely to skiing and snowboarding sales and rentals. The main shop will display bikes year round. The unseasonably warm, dry autumn has hurt Boyd’s ski business while the bicycle side is enjoying good volume, particularly with rental bikes as visitors continue to favor Sisters’ famed trails. Boyd notes that if you add up all his tap and packaged beer options – non-alcoholic, gluten free, and including Kombucha and wine, there are close to 100 beverage options at the Food Cart Garden. • Light ’em up. You would be hard pressed to find a better outdoor Christmas-light display in all of Sisters Country than at 70875 Indian Ford Road. Thousands and thousands of lights spread over acres are worth the drive. Dozens of trees are draped in lights and there are bright displays of both secular and Christian themes.

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Outlaws athlete spotlight Outlaws volleyball player Gracie Vohs and cross-country runner Kaleb Briggs have earned a moment in the spotlight for their efforts in elevating their teams to standout performances this fall. Vohs’ coach, Rory Rush, said, “Gracie was player of the game for our State title game. She was named to the first-team all-state tournament team. She was also voted to the first team for our Oregon west conference. “Gracie has grown so much this season. She has become an integral part of our offense and brings the spark and energy to the court the team relies on. Her hard work on and off the court as well as her leadership on our team make her the perfect candidate for athlete of the month. Great job, Gracie!” Cross-country coach

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Gracie Vohs is a volleyball standout for the Outlaws. Charlie Kanzig praised Briggs. “Kaleb Briggs played a huge role in the Outlaws’ cross-country team’s fantastic season, which culminated with a second-place finish at the State meet,” he said. “Kaleb stepped into a leadership role on the team, helping mentor a crew of freshman boys, three of whom ended up running at State. Kaleb demonstrated commitment and hard work and embraced the concept of ‘team first’ all season long. He is the kind of person everyone would love to have as a neighbor because of his genuine care for others and his willingness to be of help to others. He concluded his season with a career-best time at State, vaulting the team into second place.”

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Lodgepole Pine Firewood Intermountain Wood Energy Seasoned/split, delivered or pickup, and log-truck loads. 541-207-2693. SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD Beautiful 2 Bedroom, • SINCE 1976 • 2-bath single-level home Doug Fir – Lodgepole – Juniper walking distance to downtown DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES Sisters! Nicely updated and well – 18155 Hwy. 126 East – taken care of! RV parking, corner SistersForestProducts.com lot w/ firepit and water feature! Order Online! 541-410-4509 $479,500 204 Arts & Antiques melodeer@windermere.com 541-788-0612

102 Commercial Rentals

STORAGE WITH BENEFITS • 8 x 20 dry box • Fenced yard, RV & trailers • In-town, gated, 24-7 Kris@earthwoodhomes.com Prime Downtown Retail Space Call Lori at 541-549-7132 Cold Springs Commercial CASCADE STORAGE (541) 549-1086 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units On-site Management MINI STORAGE Sisters Rental 331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631 Sizes 5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor RV parking. 7-day access. Computerized security gate. Moving boxes & supplies.

Give the gift of art and travel Available for purchase now: Paulina Springs Books The Paper Place Bedouin Wildflower Studio NormaHolmes.com JEWELRY REPAIR & CUSTOM DESIGN Graduate gemologist. Over 45 years experience. Cash for gold. Metals • 220 S. Ash St. Suite 1 541-904-0410 NuggetNews.com

103 Residential Rentals

205 Garage & Estate Sales

PONDEROSA PROPERTIES –Monthly Rentals Available– Call Debbie at 541-549-2002 Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: PonderosaProperties.com Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters Ponderosa Properties LLC

104 Vacation Rentals

CASCADE HOME & VACATION RENTALS Monthly and Vacation Rentals throughout Sisters Country. (541) 549-0792 Property management for second homes. CascadeVacationRentals.net –THE NUGGET– In the Heart of Sisters 3 Fully Furnished Rentals Reduced Winter Pricing. Extended stays available. For dates see website SistersVacationRentals.net or call 503-730-0150 ~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Private Central OR vac. rentals, Property Management Services 541-977-9898 www.SistersVacation.com

201 For Sale

Happy Trails Ranch Beef Farm-raised beef halves or quarters available around December 15. $4/lb. + cut and wrap fees starting at $.90/lb. Full price depends on total hanging weight, which we should know Dec. 10th. Cash or check on pick-up. Call or text Suzanne 818-216-8542. Bicycle, Raleigh Alysa Women's Road Bike. 26-inch frame. Like New. 541-588-0328.

MOVING/BARN SALE Sat. Dec.11, 9-4. 18137 Fadjur Ln. Furniture, modern, vintage, & retro. Home decor, rugs, yard art, beehive, tin panels. Free pile & much more. Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions! Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806 Sharie 541-771-1150

301 Vehicles

We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Call Jeff at 541-815-7397 Sisters Car Connection da#3919 SistersCarConnection.com CAR TO SELL? Place your ad in The Nugget

403 Pets

New Litter, Mini Aussie/Labradoodles. Ready for new homes November 20, 2021. For more info go to www.miniaussielabradoodles. com, or call Jan at 541-233-6814, email daysofgrace@ykwc.net

500 Services

Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction & yard debris. You Call – We Haul! 541-719-8475. BOOKKEEPING SERVICE ~ Olivia Spencer ~ Expert Local Bookkeeping! Phone: (541) 241-4907 www.spencerbookkeeping.com SMALL Engine REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers Sisters Rental 331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631 Authorized service center for Stihl, Honda, Ariens/Gravely, Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki Engines • DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279 GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE “A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871 Fall cleanup, winterizing, gutter clean out. Tim 541-213-4856 Tyler 541-815-1478 ~ WEDDINGS BY KARLY ~ Happy to perform virtual or in-person weddings. Custom Wedding Ceremonies 20+ years • 541-410-4412 revkarly@gmail.com

501 Computers & Communications

SISTERS SATELLITE TV • PHONE • INTERNET Your authorized local dealer for DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet and more! CCB # 191099 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729 Technology Problems? I can fix them for you. Solving for business, home & A/V needs. All tech supported. Jason Williams Sisters local • 25 yrs. experience 541-719-8329

502 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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

Dog Walker & Animal Care Will come to you, within 6 miles of Sisters. Please call for rates and references. Call Stacey (707)234-1890 504 Handyman MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE Home Customizations, LLC –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– Res. & Commercial Remodeling, Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! Bldg. Maintenance & Painting Two exp. men with 25+ years Chris Patrick, Owner comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. homecustomizations@gmail.com Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083

SISTERS HONEYDO Small projects and home repairs. Painting, drywall and texture, plumbing, lighting, electrical. 25+ yrs. Prop. Mgmnt. / Refs. Scott Dady 541-728-4266. JONES UPGRADES LLC Home Repairs & Remodeling Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Fences, Sheds & more. Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 Local resident • CCB #201650 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 Maintenance / Repairs Insurance Work CCB #194489

600 Tree Service & Forestry

4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts! – TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP – Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal. – FOREST MANAGEMENT – Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects! Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003 ** Free Estimates ** Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-815-2342 4brostrees.com Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB-215057 TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, brush mowing, lot clearing, crane services, certified arborist consultation, tree risk assessment, fire risk assessment/treatment Nate Goodwin ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A CCB #190496 • 541.771.4825 Online at: www.tsi.services Sisters Tree Care, LLC Preservation, Pruning, Removals & Storm Damage Serving All of Central Oregon Brad Bartholomew ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444

601 Construction

SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC. General Contractor Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels Since ’74 A “Hands-On” Builder Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016 To speak to Spurge personally, call 541-815-0523

Custom Homes Residential Building Projects Concrete Foundations Becke William Pierce CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384 Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com

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Earthwood Timberframes • Design & construction • Recycled fir and pine beams • Mantles and accent timbers Kris@earthwoodhomes.com CCB #174977

Pat Burke LOCALLY OWNED CRAFTSMAN BUILT CCB: 288388 • 541-588-2062 www.sistersfencecompany.com JOHN NITCHER CONSTRUCTION General Contractor Home repair, remodeling and additions. CCB #101744 541-549-2206 McCARTHY & SONS CONSTRUCTION New Construction, Remodels, Fine Finish Carpentry 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561 CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 LAREDO CONSTRUCTION 541-549-1575 For ALL Your Residential Construction Needs CCB #194489 www.laredoconstruction.com

SIMON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Residential Remodel Building Projects Bruce Simon, Quality craftsman for 35 years 541-948-2620 • CCB #184335 bsimon@bendbroadband.com

C L A S S I F I E D S BANR Enterprises, LLC Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls Residential & Commercial CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 www.BANR.net

~ Now Hiring ~ Three Creeks Brewing Join our crew and help deliver the finest beer, food and service to Central Oregon and beyond! Full- and part-time positions available including line cook, host/hostess, and server. Pay depends on experience and position. Email your resume to resumes@threecreeksbrewing. com to apply.

999 Public Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES Case No.: 21PB09840 In the Matter of the Estate of: 604 Heating & Cooling ROY FRED SHINALL, ACTION AIR Lara’s Construction LLC. Deceased. Heating & Cooling, LLC CCB#223701 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Retrofit • New Const • Remodel Offering masonry work, that Linda Shinall has been Consulting, Service & Installs fireplaces, interior & exterior appointed Administrator of the actionairheatingandcooling.com stone/brick-work, build Estate of the decedent. All CCB #195556 barbecues & all types of persons having claims against the 541-549-6464 masonry. Give us a call for a free estate are required to present estimate. –THE NUGGET– them with vouchers attached to 541-350-3218 Sweeney Plumbing Hiring! 605 Painting the Administrator (personal Office/Showroom assistant Carl Perry Construction LLC representative) at 14327 Duckflat ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ needed, Plumbing/Construction Construction • Remodel Rd. SE, Turner, OR 97392 or to Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. experience preferred but not Repair her attorney, within four months Refurbishing Decks required. Send resume to CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 after the date of first publication CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 dionne@sweeney of this notice or the claims may 602 Plumbing & Electric www.frontier-painting.com plumbinginc.com be barred. All persons whose R&R Plumbing, LLC The Garden Angel is now filling 606 Landscaping & Yard rights may be affected by the > Repair & Service landscape supervisor and proceedings may obtain Maintenance > Hot Water Heaters maintenance crew member additional information from the > Remodels & New Const. – All You Need Maintenance – positions. LCB #9583. Inquire at records of the court, the personal Servicing Central Oregon Pine needle removal, hauling, 541-549-2882 or representative, or the attorneys Lic. Bond. Ins. • CCB #184660 mowing, moss removal, edging, thegardenangel@gmail.com for the personal representative, 541-771-7000 raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, Part-time Finance Manager Gunn & Gunn, P.C., Attention gutters, pressure washing... SWEENEY Bookkeeping experience using Jana R. Gunn, PO Box 4057, Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 PLUMBING, INC. QuickBooks, processing payroll, Salem, OR 97302. Austin • 541-419-5122. “Quality and Reliability” and assisting in development of Dated and first published: Repairs • Remodeling the annual budget. Part-time 12/8/2021 • New Construction position, $23-$28/hour DOE. CITY OF SISTERS • Water Heaters 20-25 hours /week. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 541-549-4349 Email cover letter, resume, and PARKS MASTER PLAN Residential and Commercial Complete landscape construction, references to UPDATE Licensed • Bonded • Insured fencing, irrigation installation & sharlene@sistershabitat.org. The City of Sisters is soliciting CCB #87587 design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, See Job description at proposals from qualified park debris cleanups, fertility & water Ridgeline Electric, LLC sistershabitat.org/hiring. planners and/or landscape conservation management, Serving all of Central Oregon Caregiving Companion Needed architects to lead an update of the excavation. • Residential • Commercial two afternoons a week, 1-7 p.m. City's Parks Master Plan, as CCB #188594 • LCB #9264 • Industrial • Service Call or text 541-668-0736 detailed within the City's Request www.vohslandscaping.com 541-588-3088 • CCB #234821 ADVERTISE HERE! for Proposal (RFP). 541-515-8462 Do you offer lessons or Interested firms can obtain a copy 603 Excavation & Trucking All Landscaping Services workshops for ... of the RFP and any future ROBINSON & OWEN Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... YOGA? addenda by visiting Heavy Construction, Inc. Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740. DRAWING? https://www.ci.sisters.or.us/rfps All your excavation needs VIOLIN? or contacting Troy Rayburn at *General excavation Or... ? trayburn@ci.sisters.or.us. *Site Preparation Let our readers know with an Sealed RFPs must be received by *Sub-Divisions affordable classified ad! Kerry Prosser, City Recorder, by *Road Building Keeping Sisters Country $2 per line the first week, hand delivery at 520 E. Cascade *Sewer and Water Systems Beautiful Since 2006 $1.50 per line for repeats. Ave, or mailed to P.O. Box 39 *Underground Utilities candcnursery@gmail.com And your ad goes online Sisters, Oregon 97759, on or *Grading 541-549-2345 at no extra charge! before 4:00 p.m. (local time) on *Sand-Gravel-Rock Call before noon on Mondays January 12, 2022. Envelopes Licensed • Bonded • Insured 701 Domestic Services to place, 541-549-9941. should be clearly marked "Parks CCB #124327 BLAKE & SON – Commercial, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (541) 549-1848 Home & Rentals Cleaning Full Service Excavation WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 Level: Difficult Answer: Page 31 "CLEANING QUEEN" Serving the Sisters area! Call Maria at 541-213-0775

Construction & Renovation Custom Residential Projects All Phases • CCB #148365 541-420-8448 CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 www.CenigasMasonry.com JERRY WILLIS DRYWALL 704 Events & Event Free On-site Visit & Estimate & VENETIAN PLASTER Tewaltandsonsexcavation@ All Residential, Commercial Jobs Services gmail.com 541-480-7179 • CCB #69557 Central Oregon's LARGEST 541-549-1472 • CCB #76888 GUN & KNIFE SHOW! Beaver Creek Log Homes LLC Drainfield December 11th & 12th 541-390-1206 • Minor & Major Septic Repair Saturday, 9-5 • Sunday, 9-3 beavercreeklog@yahoo.com • All Septic Needs/Design Deschutes County Expo Center Log repairs, log railing, & Install – Admission, just $8 – log accent, log siding, etc. Military/Vet price $6 CCB #235303 Insurance & Bond General Excavation • Site Preparation For info call 503-363-9564 • Rock & Stump Removal WesKnodelGunShows.com • Pond & Driveway Construction Preparation 802 Help Wanted • Building Demolition Seed to Table will be hiring an Custom Homes • Additions Trucking Assistant Farm Director and a Residential Building Projects • Deliver Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Farm Crew member for the Serving Sisters area since 1976 Boulders, Water 2022 season. Seasonal FTE with Strictly Quality • Dump Trucks, Transfer Trucks, benefits. Visit CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 Belly www.seedtotableoregon.org/join541-549-9764 • The Whole 9 Yards or 24 our-team for details. John Pierce Whatever You Want! jpierce@bendbroadband.com

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Outlaws earn all-league recognition

BANR Enterprises, ~ Now Hiring Master Plan Update RFP". Late toLLC be considered further. All ~ 999 Public Notice Utilities,proposers Grading, are asked Threeto Creeks Brewing submissions will not Earthwork, be accepted. indicate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Hardscape, Walls Joinofour and help deliver The City of Sisters reserves the Rock their attendance thecrew mandatory THE STATE OF OREGON By Rongi Yost Residential finest beer,to food and service right to reject proposals not in& Commercial site visittheby e-mail FOR THE COUNTY OF Correspondent #165122 • 541-549-6977 to Central Oregon no and beyond! compliance with theCCB prescribed tracy.l.wilder@state.or.us DESCHUTES www.BANR.net Fulland part-time positions The Case Lady Outlaws socprocedures and requirements set later than 12:00 p.m. Friday, No.: 21PB09840 including had nine players forth in the RFP and 604 mayHeating reject & Cooling Decemberavailable 17, 2021. The line cook,cer team In the Matter of the Estate of: host/hostess, to FRED all-league teams, any or all responses. mandatory site visit will and be server. the PayselectedROY ACTION AIR depends on experience and including four SHINALL, Lara’s Construction LLC. first-team All questions and request for only opportunity to review the Deceased. Heating & Cooling, LLC position. Email your resume to CCB#223701 picks: Josie Patton, Anya clarification of RFP content must property. Masks will be required Retrofit • New Const • Remodel resumes@threecreeksbrewing. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Offering masonry work, Shockley, Hollie Lewis, be submitted in writing no later to be worn by all participants. that Linda Shinall has and been Consulting, Service & Installs com to apply. replaces, interior & exterior Analise Backus. than December 29, 2021, to Troy Proposals must identify the firm appointed Administrator of the actionairheatingandcooling.com stone/brick-work, build Patton, a junior, was Rayburn at: Email: or individual by name and Estate of the decedent. All CCB #195556 barbecues & all types of named first-team goalkeeper 541-549-6464include mailing address and persons having claims against the onry. Give ustrayburn@ci.sisters.or.us a call for a free of the year. Pattontoand her of telephone numbers, list the estate are required present estimate.(Required method –THE NUGGET– teammates logged 10 shutintended use of the property, with vouchers attached to 541-350-3218communication) Sweeney Plumbing Hiring!outs them on the season, (personal and only Published: City of SistersWebsite willingness to establish/repair 605 Painting the Administrator Office/Showroom assistant rl Perry Construction LLC allowed six goals https://www.ci.sisters.or.us/rfps fencing for the representative) at 14327 during Duckflat ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ appropriate needed, Plumbing/Construction Construction • Remodel league play. on Friday, December 3, 2021. intended use, remove weeds and Rd. SE, Turner, OR 97392 or to Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. experience preferred but not Repair Coach Brian Holden said, maintain the property as well as her attorney, within four months Refurbishing Decks REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS required. Send resume to CB #201709 • 541-419-3991 “Josie strong, the ability to provide insurance afteristheadate of first physical, publication CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 To Lease Property dionne@sweeney and confident player inmay the of this notice or the claims meeting the following minimum 02 Plumbing & Electric www.frontier-painting.com The Oregon Department of plumbinginc.com goal, and is a positive leader be barred. All persons whose requirements: Comprehensive R&R Plumbing, LLC Corrections is accepting The Garden Angel is or now filling for her the byback. 606 Landscaping & Yard rightsteam may bein affected the Commercial General Liability > Repair & proposals Service from firms or landscape supervisor and She’s grown tremendously proceedings may obtain Maintenance $1,000,000 (Single Limit per > Hot Water Heaters individuals interested in leasing maintenance crew member as a keeper, additional minimizing information frommisthe Occurrence. AnnualLCB aggregate > Remodels &property New Const. – All You or Need Maintenance – positions. for agricultural #9583. Inquire at takes in front thethegoal.” records of theof court, personal Servicinglivestock Central Oregon Pine needle removal, hauling, limit shall not be less than grazing purposes in the 541-549-2882 or S hrepresentative, o c k l e y, orathe sattorneys e n i o r, c. Bond. Ins. • Salem CCB #184660 moss removal, edging, $2,000,000.) Automobile area. Themowing, property thegardenangel@gmail.com earned first-team all-league for the personal representative, 541-771-7000 raking, Salem weeding, pruning, roofs, - $1,000,000 (Single Liability available is in southeast Part-time Finance Managerforward. scored 22 goals Gunn She & Gunn, P.C., Attention gutters, pressure washing... Limit perBookkeeping Occurrence) SWEENEY near Oregon State Correctional experience using Jana R. Gunn, PO Box over the course of the4057, seaCCB# 218169 To be considered, Proposals mustpayroll, PLUMBING, INC. and isLic/Bonded/Ins. Institution generally QuickBooks, processing Salem, OR 97302. son, the most goals scored “Quality and Reliability” be submittedand viaassisting e-mail innodevelopment later bordered by Deer ParkAustin Road.• 541-419-5122. In of Dated and first published: of any player in the league. Repairs • Remodeling than 5:00 p.m. on addition to all other fees the annual budget. Part-time 12/8/2021also tallied eight Shockley • New Construction Decemberposition, 15, 2021 to: $23-$28/hour DOE. associated with leasing the assists. CITY OF SISTERS • Waterproperty, Heaters any property taxes Tracy.l.wilder@state.or.us. 20-25 hours /week. “Anya is aFOR fast, powerful REQUEST PROPOSALS 541-549-4349 Proposals will evaluated Emailbe cover letter, resume, and levied by Marion County will be forward, and in my opinion PARKS MASTER PLAN esidential and Commercial Complete construction, following receipt. references Firms orto the sole responsibility of landscape the UPDATE is unstoppable in the open icensed • Bonded • Insured fencing, irrigation installation & submitting individuals proposals sharlene@sistershabitat.org. Lessee. A mandatory site visit The City of Sisters is soliciting field,” said Holden. “She CCB #87587 design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, to beSee description determined theJob best use of at meeting will be held onsite on proposals defenders from qualified park pressures for debris cleanups, fertility water andsistershabitat.org/hiring. 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recognized as first-team center midfield. She scored nine goals and logged six assists. “Hollie is hardworking in the middle, and her work rate is unmatchable,” said Holden. “Her fitness allows her to play on both ends of the field. She’s improved tremendously from last year and is a very coachable kid.” Backus, a junior, was selected first-team defensive center back. Holden noted that Backus distributes the ball out of the back very well, minimizes turnovers, is patient while she’s defending, and works well with her counterparts, Sage and Shae Wyland. Marley Holden was the Outlaws’ only second-team all-leaguer, and earned that honor as a defensive center midfielder. Holden scored two goals during the season and tallied seven assists. “Marley controls the pace of the game,” said Coach Holden. “She has an exceptional first-touch and good vision of the field. She knows where the ball needs to be played and minimizes turnovers from the middle of the field.” Several players earned honorable mention, including Sage Wyland (junior), Shae Wyland (freshman),

Reese Harwell (senior), and Emma Lutz (senior). Sage Wyland was recognized as a defensive center back, and her sister Shae was recognized as a defensive outside back. “Both Sage and Shae contribute with their speed and their work ethic,” said Holden. “They are patient when defending, and minimize fouls. They are both very coachable kids.” Harwell was an honorable mention defensive center back. Holden stated that Harwell’s physical play and hard work made it difficult for players to beat her. She was always a positive role model for her team. Lutz rounds out the all-league picks, and was selected honorable mention winger. Lutz contributed six assists from the outside this season. She played confident against her opponents and beat them with her dribble. She also contributed the majority of the Outlaws’ crosses that resulted in goalscoring opportunities. Holden said, “It was a very fun and rewarding year in a very tough league. I’m going to miss the seniors that have contributed to my previous three years of coaching, and I’m looking forward to next year.”

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LODGE: New facility expected to open in 2023

Lady Outlaws beat Estacada By Rongi Yost

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Correspondent

The girls basketball team started preseason with a very close game against Redmond on Wednesday, December 1, but suffered a 45-41 loss. A day later, on the road, they defeated Estacada 49-36. In Wednesday’s action, Sisters competed very well against the larger 5A Redmond squad. The Outlaws are learning a new system of play under a new coach, Paul Patton — their third coach in the last three years — and are quickly learning the new system. One aspect of the new style of play includes getting as many girls as possible into the game, and the Outlaws had 14 different players see significant minutes throughout the contest. Redmond outscored the Outlaws 30-16 in the first half, but the Outlaws persevered and battled hard in the second half. At the close of the third period, they’d narrowed the Panthers lead to six, 31-37. The Outlaws made a nice run late in the game and cut a double-digit deficit down to just three points in the last minute, and at the final buzzer lost by four. Hadley Schar stood out in her first game as a varsity starter and led the team with eight points and tenacious defense. Senior captains Emma Lutz and Payden Petterson provided steady leadership and solid rebounds throughout the contest with both players finishing the game with six boards. Lutz also had six steals, six assists, and one block, and Petterson tallied seven points. The Outlaws had 10 different players contribute in the scoring effort. The Outlaws travelled to Estacada the following day. Sisters got off to a slow start but quickly adjusted and had a strong first half. They held the Rangers to just 11 points in the first two quarters and entered the half with a 24-11 lead. Sisters played an aggressive full-court press,3 which resulted in turnovers by the Rangers and transition buckets for the Outlaws. A lot of Sisters’ takeaways came as the Rangers melted under the pressure and threw errant passes out of bounds. “I was really pleased with our team’s defense and the fact that we held them to just 11 points in the first half,” said Patton. Sisters outscored Estacada 16-7 in the third period, and early in the fourth quarter the Outlaws were up by 23 points. They

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Josie Patton scores on Redmond. let down their guard and the Rangers made a run, hit some three-pointers, and cut the Outlaws’ lead down to nine points. Sisters reapplied the press, stretched their lead back to 16, and went on to secure the 13-point victory. “That was a lesson learned in that we can’t let up the pressure even when we have a big lead,” said Coach Patton. The Outlaws again went deep into their bench and gave 14 girls meaningful minutes on the court, which allowed them to stay fresh and not be fatigued late in the game. Patton said, “It’s just more fun when everyone plays.” Josie Patton led the Outlaws with 14 points, and also pulled down five boards and was a physical and vocal

disrupter in the full court press. Haleigh Froelich also stood out. She led the team with six rebounds and hit four of her shots from the charity stripe. Petterson had a solid all-around game with six points, four rebounds and four steals. Ila Reid was the Outlaws No. 2 scorer with nine points, and the leading rebounder with six. Maggie Lutz led the team with five steals. Emma Lutz was named the Outlaws’ player of the week for her steady leadership in her demanding role as point guard. Sisters was to play at home against Elmira on Tuesday, December 7. They are scheduled to play at home against Crook County on Wednesday, December 8, and then travel to LaPine for a game on Saturday.

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said McCance. The project now carries a $19.5 million price tag. Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company is the general contractor for the project. Completion dates have moved, indicating it a 13-month versus 12-month time frame. Project managers are hoping it will be finished by Christmas 2023. “We can’t know for sure, with unknown variables like weather,” said McCance. “We will begin booking weddings and other events by February 2023. It should be open for homeowners in the restaurant and bar in January.” McCance said they salvaged what they could from the Lodge. Custom ironwork, larger beams, fir moldings, and the tree in the middle will be repurposed. How and where the items will end up is still being discussed. During construction,

Robert’s Pub has become the Ranch dinner venue. “They’re producing an elevated dinner product in a smaller kitchen, which can be challenging. But they’ve done it before. The Pub will expand to lunch service once the golf course reopens. The Lakeside Bistro will be open for breakfast and lunch,” McCance said.

I think it’s going to be perhaps the nicest dining venue in Central Oregon... It’s going to be spectacular... — Shawn McCance “I think it’s going to be perhaps the nicest dining venue in Central Oregon,” he said. “I’m really excited about it. I see it surpassing even its own amazing, spectacular setting. The floor to ceiling windows will have views that will be amazing. It’s going to be spectacular when it’s done.”

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Getting a grip on winter Considering the lack of any meaningful snow or ice so far this winter, it might seem strange talking about the best way to manage winter driving. Hope springs eternal for many in Sisters Country, especially us skiers and boarders and others who thrive on cold-weather activities. Notwithstanding the unseasonably warm days of the past several weeks, it can only be a matter of time before Old Man Winter descends onto our highways and byways. Or so we hope. Already a good number of motorists have switched over to their winter tires or studded tires the latter annoying a seemingly good percentage of Sisters folk, myself included, who recoil at their noise and perceived damage

to the roads. Even drivers using studs admit that cabin noise from the studs can be a nuisance. In fairness, technology has improved on this front. Some studded tire makers install a soft rubber layer between the stud base and tire surface, acting like a spring and dropping decibels. Studies in Alaska and Norway denote that drivers are more cautious when using studded tires and have fewer accidents than studlesstire drivers. Given the age of Sisters’ population, that’s a worthy consideration. Most experts in the tire and road safety business say that studded tires offer a tiny benefit, useful only in clear ice, not snow or slush. Washington State conducted an exhaustive study into the performance of studded tires. One of its most interesting conclusions was that, while studs do grip clear ice very well, they only do so under a very specific set of circumstances. “Studs are most effective on ice at or near 32 degrees Farenheit and lose their efficacy as temperatures drop and the ice becomes too hard for the studs to grip or when temperatures rise and ice melts to slush or wet pavement,” the study reads. The minimum effective temperature for studs? Zero degrees Fahrenheit, according to the study. Bare ice in those temperature ranges where studs help only exists on roadways

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon for a small amount of time. In Washington, the study found that conditions where studs work only exist one percent of the time. In Alaska, those conditions occurred just six percent of the time during winter months. Simply put, studs don’t grip pavement as well as soft, pliable rubber. Getting between the rubber and the road, studs actually reduce grip and reduce safety in slushy, wet, or dry conditions. Studs wear quickly. The Washington study cited above finds that drivers with studs are on ice about one percent of the time. The remaining 99 percent of time is spent on dry pavement that accelerates stud wear. After only 1,000 miles on dry roads, the breaking distance of studded vehicles increased by 12 percent. Road damage The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) encourages winter-rated tires. “Our latest study concluded studded tires cause about $8.5 million in damage each year on state highways,” ODOT said in a press release issued October 26. The state’s road managers suggest the alternative is to use tires that meet Rubber Manufacturers Association standards for use in severe snow conditions, which are marked with a special symbol on the sidewall showing a three-peaked mountain and snowflake. “These tires work about as

well as studded tires on ice, but work better than studded tires or regular, all-weather tires in most other winter conditions. And they cause no more damage to road surfaces than regular, all-weather tires,” ODOT said. Who better to know? Given my bias, I thought I’d ask the experts in Sisters – Davis Tire and Les Schwab. Here’s what they told me. Without getting too technical, they boil it down to rubber compounds and tread design. True winter tires, what we should probably have in our neck of the woods, are a softer rubber formulation that are more flexible, maintaining traction at colder temps. Get in the groove Les Schwab and Davis Tire also point to the very purposeful design of winter tires: deeper grooves, and sharp, irregular edges, or sipes. All-season tires, generally what come with the average car and SUV, are not “winter tires” but perform well in 90 percent of our winter driving. Higher-end cars are more likely to come with performance tires that are awesome in summer or dry conditions, but perform less well in snow and ice. Myth: AWD doesn’t require winter tires All-wheel drive (AWD) technology has been a gamechanger and life saver in the automotive industry. And for the vast majority of winter

driving in Oregon, AWD with all-season tires is pretty much all you need. But, if like me, you’re running to Hoodoo, playing on Forest Service roads, or refusing to be housebound when we get a dump, then AWD is not necessarily enough. In fact, Les Schwab points to independent testing showing that a front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle with true winter tires will have shorter stopping distance and cornering than an AWD with all-season tires. Where the rubber meets the road Don’t listen to me. Go to Davis Tires or Les Schwab, tell them your driving habits, and have them guide you into the safest option. Otherwise, a bill to require ODOT to study the effects of studded tires on Oregon’s roads died in committee at the end of the legislative session this year so your investment in studded tires is probably safe for a while longer.

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