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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

By Jim Cornelius Editor In Chief

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Evelyn Lopez of Sisters cut the ribbon on a new Heart of Oregon classroom and shop facility in Redmond last week. She plans to transition into a new child development program. partners in the community, Lopez and her peers will get hours of hands-on experience, learning to engage appropriately with a range of age groups of children. They will learn CPR and sleepsafe protocols and become well enough versed in child and youth development to

City to enforce Dark Skies ordinance By Sue Stafford Correspondent

One of the appealing features of Sisters for residents and visitors alike is the ability to see the stars – a whole lot of stars – on any clear night. But that special feature is under attack as more outside lights appear in burgeoning developments and more LED lights are used in outdoor lighting. Voices of concerned citizens are getting louder, and the City is hearing them. At last week’s City Council workshop, Community Development Director Scott Woodford brought before Council a proposal for Sisters Development Code amendments related to

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Youth program builds opportunities A little over a year ago, Evelyn Lopez was falling way behind in school. “Public school was not my calling,” the Sisters youth told The Nugget. “Not enough teacher one-on-one time, which I really needed.” Fast-forward to January 2022, and Lopez is thriving. Last Thursday, she was selected to cut the ribbon on Heart of Oregon Corps’ new child and youth development training classroom and preapprenticeship construction classroom in Redmond. As she works to catch up on credits to gain her GED or diploma, she’s transitioning into the brand-new career track program in child and youth development. And she’s excited. “I’m in YouthBuild construction,” she said, “and I’m transitioning into the child development program… Construction is great; I like it, but it’s not what I’d want to have a career in.” Child development and child care, however, is. “I just kind of want to be a role model… and make kids happy,” she said. Through the new career track program and its

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the dark-sky lighting code. Wo o d f o r d t o l d t h e Council that from time to time, it is necessary to amend the Sisters Development Code to respond to emerging issues or to update code language for sections that don’t adequately address issues. Staff is proposing anticipated amendments for the above area of the code in early 2022 and asked for Council input. With the input received last week, staff will prepare specific development code amendments for Planning Commission and City Council review, including a public hearing, with approval in the spring. See ORDINANCE on page 8

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move into the field. Program Director Kara Johnson told The Nugget that the organization considered a variety of potential career tracks to add to its successful construction program. They settled on child and youth development in part because there is a tremendous

community need. At Thursday’s open house, Child and Youth Development Trainer Tanner Rohne told the assemblage that Central Oregon is “a child care desert,” with one slot available for every three See PROGRAM on page 9

Hospital announces COVID-19 treatments Last week, St. Charles Health System started offering three new outpatient treatments for people with COVID-19. However, supplies are “severely limited,” according Dr. Jacoby Allen. “Studies are showing that these medications do have some benefit. They seem to be effective in preventing severe disease and hospitalization for those at high risk,” Allen said. “It’s availability that’s the big issue. We are going to try to deploy them as equitably and appropriately and quickly as possible, but we’re not going to have enough on hand to treat our current surge.” The three treatments are: • Paxlovid, an oral antiviral treatment. • Sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody infusion. • Molnupiravir, an oral antiviral treatment. Per National Institutes of Health recommendation, health care organizations See COVID on page 12

City offers $675,000 for East Portal By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The City of Sisters is offering the U.S. Forest Service $675,000 to purchase the 14.51-acre East Portal property. The property is located at the eastern terminus of Highway 242 at the northwest corner of west Highway 20 and Highway 242 and bordered on the west by West Hood Avenue. It is the final parcel of USFS land that was available for sale to help support redevelopment of the Sisters ranger station. Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid told The Nugget that the purchase of the property by the City is “fantastic news.” He said the property has been on the market for a long time and the $675,000 offer from Announcements...............10 Entertainment ................. 11

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The City of Sisters has made an offer to acquire the East Portal where Highways 20 and 242 meet from the U.S. Forest Service. the City was the first legitimate offer received. “That money will go a long way toward building

the new ranger station and keeping the Forest Service in

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

Whose disinformation?

To the Editor: I was simply mildly incredulous in reading a letter in this publication two weeks ago that asserted that 40-year-old Soviet propaganda was similar to “right-wing propaganda that has infected our country.” But, to find in another letter last week that there are, yet, apparently others among us who share such

delusion is truly disheartening. The original writer said that the “rightwing (yes, not the left): applied incendiary labels to opponents, misleadingly lumps opponents together, peddles lies, disinformation, blames opponents for things that they have little or no direct responsibility for, cynically exaggerates failures and ignores beneficial See LETTERS on page 8

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A call to action By Monica Tomosy Guest Columnist

To quote a favorite songwriter: “You don’t know what you got til it’s gone.” This message is a call to action. As bad as January 6, 2021 was, our democracy is in more danger today than a year ago. That was a day of physical chaos and coordinated internal pressure trying to overpower democracy. It was an attempt to reject our system of governance by the force of violent extremists and a core group of treasonous masterminds. They planned to run out the clock before Congress could certify the election, have Congress reject the certification process, and replace slates of state electors with people of their choosing. Thankfully, it failed. But what is happening now, and what is unprecedented in our nation, is a more systematic takedown of democratic rules by one of the political parties. The Grand Old Party is ditching democracy to gain and keep power. What is happening now is a slow-boiling insurgency that, unless something changes, will culminate this coming November. This is not hyperbole; it is fact: The November 2022 election will determine if American democracy survives or not. As a result of misinformation (simply wrong) and disinformation (intentionally misleading; a.k.a. “The Big Lie”), 19 state legislatures (all GOP-dominated) passed 33 laws in 2021 that tilt the playing field toward their own control of the U.S. House, Senate, and White House in future national elections. This means that who can vote, who controls the counting of the votes, and who the election officials are is controlled by the majority party in the 19 states. Election jobs that have always been nonpartisan can now be replaced with sycophants who have no problem with tossing validly cast ballots. These plots would not have to work in all 19 states to win the White House. We can look to the last two presidential elections: In 2016, Donald Trump’s Electoral College win was a result of only about 70,000 more votes for him over Hillary Clinton across only three States, and in 2020, Joe Biden’s Electoral College win was a result of only about 40,000 votes for him over Trump across only

three states. Representative Cliff Bentz has been adhering to The Big Lie, since he decided he knew more about the Pennsylvania election system than state and federal attorneys in Pennsylvania. Bentz voted not to accept the Pennsylvania electoral college votes that Biden won, even after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court determined that the results were in compliance with the Constitution, as did the Trump-appointed federal judges, and the Republican Pennsylvania auditor general! They all determined that all laws were upheld, including the bipartisan bill that reformed Pennsylvania’s election process and introduced vote-bymail to the state. How would that sit with Oregonians if a Pennsylvania congressman decided not to accept our votes? Bentz’s incorrect claim is part of what is fueling extremist public sentiments and the current GOP-led insurgency. He is feeding the fire of the disinformation that the 2020 election was not fair. By not admitting his mistake, Bentz is part of the current assault on the constitutional process, rather than being a protector of democracy. We the People must act. Democracy only works when enough people thoughtfully participate. We lovers of civility and democracy must make sure everyone we know is paying attention and is ready to act with their voice and their vote. We need to understand the tactics and techniques of misinformation and disinformation and teach our gullible neighbors and friends and family how those tactics worked to trick them into thinking the 2020 election was not fair. People of all parties and with no party affiliation will need to stop this future coup attempt, by securing federal voting rights laws that outlaw the authoritarian-style state voting laws. We can’t negotiate policy issues we care about and, yes, disagree about, if American governance flips to authoritarianism. In other countries that once had democracies, they unraveled slowly… and then quickly…and then it was too late. Pay attention, speak out, and vote. Learn what the tactics of misinformation and disinformation are and let each other know.

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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Classes turn spotlight on Whychus Creek By Sue Stafford Correspondent

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Colorado-based bluegrass band FY5 will lead the Sisters Folk Festival’s Bluegrass Jam Camp in June.

Festival to offer Bluegrass camp The inaugural Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) Bluegrass Jam Camp is scheduled to take place June 23-26, 2022, outdoors at the Sisters Art Works venue in Sisters, Oregon. The four-day program will focus on musicianship and collaboration through ensemble practice and performances on the traditional bluegrass instruments — guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and bass. Topics will also include music theory, song arrangement, singing, and harmony. Jam campers will learn collaboration and performance skills, culminating in a final concert by camp participants that will be open to the public. The camp is

geared for intermediatelevel musicians aged 18 and up. Because the focus is on bluegrass, campers will learn the style and techniques unique to that genre, as well as how to successfully jam and perform with others informally or in a band configuration. The days will be “jam-packed” but there will be plenty of time for fun and socializing with fellow musicians. Bluegrass Jam Camp instructors are members of the Colorado-based bluegrass band FY5 — led by award-winning songwriter Mike Finders and bassist Erin Youngberg — plus guest instructor Eli West. FY5 has developed and run several other instructional

bluegrass camps, including at the Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass festival in Colorado and at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. The popular band performed at the 2019 Sisters Folk Festival. Eli West is a singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist from Seattle, and a past performer at the SFF and other SFF events over the years. West has also taught at numerous music camps around the country. Sisters Folk Festival has adopted a “pay what you can” model for this opportunity, to ensure that no one is prevented from attending See BLUEGRASS on page 12

Citizens can learn more about Whychus Creek starting in February by attending five two-hour classes sponsored by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC). At the end of the classes, an all-day tour of the Whychus watershed will occur in May. Whychus Creek has its origins high up in the Three Sisters, runs down through Sisters, and continues northeast to join up with the Deschutes River on its way to the Columbia River and eventually the Pacific Ocean. The Whychus Watershed Speaker Series will be

presented by the UDWC and its natural resource partners, discussing the history, hydrology, water quality, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, and stream restoration of the creek. The program is supported by funding from the Roundhouse Foundation. Knight said the UDWC has flourishing programs that get students out on the creek and into nature and they want to extend those opportunities to adults, particularly those who have the creek in their neighborhood. Whychus Creek has undergone a name change See WHYCHUS on page 6

Determining the future of SES land With the Sisters School District soon starting construction on a new elementary school, a common question in the community is: “What will become of the current school building?” The building is located at the corner of Highway 20 and North Locust Street. The Sisters School District has asked Citizens4Community (C4C), a nonprofit working for greater civility, collaboration, and civic engagement in Sisters Country, to conduct an outreach project with the

community. The goal of this project is to get public input leading to the best use of the current elementary school building and surrounding property. Several times over the past decade, a community center has been identified as a need by your Sisters Country neighbors— most recently in the Sisters Country Vision process conducted in 201819. What’s unclear is exactly what should be included in a Sisters Community Center See FUTURE on page 11

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, 3:30 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.

This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to beth@nuggetnews.com

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Outlaws hound the Huskies

Boyle plea hearing pushed back

Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws dominated play in their 69-36 win at home against the Sweet Home Huskies on Friday, January 14. Three days earlier they kicked off league play with a 49-59 loss at home to the Stayton Eagles. The game against the Huskies stayed close; the teams were knotted up three times in the first three and a half minutes of play. The Outlaws started to pull ahead with just over two minutes left in the period when Ricky Huffman stole the ball, galloped the length of the court, and made a nice layup to put the Outlaws on top 12-9. In the last minute, Jesse Murillo pulled down an offensive rebound and put it back up for the two, and Noah Pittman made a great pass to Max Palanuk for a three-pointer. At the close of the first quarter the Outlaws held a 17-9 lead. The second quarter proved to be the Outlaws’ best defensive effort of the season. Sisters held the Huskies scoreless until the last four seconds when the Huskies finally got a layup. The Outlaws 1-3-1 defense gave the Huskies lots of trouble and forced several turnovers and quick shots, which allowed the Outlaws to get out in transition. Palanuk and Pittman both scored seven points in the quarter, including two three-pointers by Palanuk and one from Pittman. At the half the Outlaws were on top 33-11. Sweet Home knew they needed to try to force turnovers, and they came out in the third quarter in a full court press and really gave the Outlaws troubles in the beginning. The full-court press and numerous turnovers from the Outlaws gave the Huskies 18 points, their best scoring quarter of the game. Sisters still won the quarter as they put up 22 points of their own. In the last two minutes Mehkye Froehlich hit two backto-back long balls, which fired up the Outlaws, and at the end of the third Sisters held a commanding 55-29 lead. With a 26-point lead, the Outlaws needed to stay focused and keep up their defensive intensity, and they did just that. The Huskies only scored seven points in the quarter. Palanuk’s two three-pointers highlighted the period for the Outlaws. Sisters finished the contest with nine three-pointers, their best so far this season. They were also 12-for-17 from the free-throw line (70 percent), their highest team percentage for the season. Palanuk led the scoring

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Jesse Murillo puts up two in Outlaws basketball action. spree with 23 points, which included six three-pointers. Pittman and Murillo scored 10 points each, and Froehlich tallied nine. Adam MaddoxCastle scored seven points, and Jamen Schwartz added six. Coach Chad Rush said, “This was a complete 32-minute performance from the Outlaws on both ends of the floor. I was very excited to see the team put a full game together tonight. They executed our game plan and were rewarded with a convincing win.” Three days earlier the Outlaws hosted Stayton in the first league game of the season. The Eagles entered the game ranked as the No. 2 team in the OSAA 4A Classification with a record of 7-1 on the season. The Eagles averaged 65 points per game and won by an average of 24 points in the preseason, and the Outlaws knew they had their work cut out for them. Sisters started off strong and made the high-scoring Eagles work for every point. The Outlaws had a few turnovers in the quarter, which led to some fast break points for the Eagles. Toward the end of the quarter, Stayton worked the clock down to ensure they would get the last shot, but Palanuk hit a three-point buzzer-beater off a perfect assist from Pittman. At the close of the quarter the Outlaws only trailed by four, 12-16. The Outlaws once again played tough in the second quarter, and held the Eagles to just 11 points. Great team defense held Stayton’s leading scorer to only three points. Sisters worked the clock at the end to get the last shot, and this time Pittman hit the long ball at the buzzer to give the Outlaws some momentum as teams headed into the half. Sisters used that momentum to go on a 6-4 run and cut the lead to 27-31 to start the third quarter. The Eagles took a timeout, regrouped, and put together a 15-1 run to close out the quarter and

push to a 46-28 advantage over the Outlaws. Stayton forced Sisters to play outside the tempo they wanted to play and as a result caused numerous turnovers that led to many fast break opportunities for the Eagles. Despite the fact the Outlaws entered the final period down by almost 20, they didn’t fold. The team attacked on offense and kept pressure on the Eagles. The Outlaws outscored the Eagles by eight points (21-13) to cut the lead to the final 10 points. James Schwartz hit a shot in the key at the buzzer to bring the final score to 49-59. Palanuk led the Outlaws with 25 points. Pittman and Schwartz scored seven points each, and Huffman and Murillo added four points each. Rush said, “We knew this would be a tough game to open league with. Although the game ended with a loss, I am very encouraged by the effort and execution of the team on the defensive end of the floor. They held the Eagles to six points under their average scoring.” The Outlaws were scheduled to host Newport on Tuesday, January 18. They will host Philomath on Friday three days later.

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The plea hearing for a Sisters spa owner accused of multiple counts of sex abuse and practicing massage without a license has been pushed back to February 17. Mike Boyle is the owner of Hop in the Spa in downtown Sisters. A Deschutes County Grand Jury handed up an indictment on September 7, 2021 including: • 13 counts of practice of massage without a license; • Two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree (Class B felony); • Five counts of sexual abuse in the third degree (Class A misdemeanor); • One count of assault in the fourth degree (Class A misdemeanor). In total, 11 victims, all of whom were allegedly victimized while patronizing Hop

in the Spa, according to the District Attorney. The victims reportedly came forward after an initial complaint that led to Boyle’s arrest in July 2021, but did not result in charges. Boyle has denied touching anyone inappropriately and said that Hop in the Spa does not offer massage and that Oregon law excludes massage that is not done for compensation. Jeff Van Laanen, an investigator with the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists, is conducting a separate investigation into allegations that Boyle conducted massage without a license. He told The Nugget that the board did not take action on the matter in its November meeting. The Board meets again at the end of January.

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Lady Outlaws start league with two losses By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws fell 45-24 to the Stayton Eagles at home in Sisters on Tuesday, January 14, in their first league game of the season, and three days later suffered a heartbreaking 51-46 loss at home to the Sweet Home Huskies. Sisters and Stayton both started off slow on offense in Tuesday’s matchup, and midway through the quarter the Outlaws were down by one, 2-3, and at the close of the quarter, Sisters trailed by two, 6-8. The Outlaws scored seven points in the second quarter compared to the Eagles, who put up 11, and at the half Sisters was behind 13-19. In the third quarter, the Outlaws started off great, and pulled to within four points to put the score at 19-23. From there they went cold, failed to score the remainder of the period, and trailed 19-23 at the end of the quarter.

I’m very proud of our team… — Ashlynn Moffat Sisters’ shooting woes continued in the final period, and they were only able to put five points on the scoreboard. The Eagles scored 12 and the Outlaws recorded the loss. The Outlaws went 0-14 from the three-point line, and

were only 9-28 on their twopoint attempts. Ashlynn Moffat led the Outlaws with nine points, and Haleigh Froehlich and Maggie Lutz led the rebounding effort with five boards each. Josie Patton is making her way back from lower back problems that took her out of action earlier in the season, and had a solid allaround performance. Coach Paul Patton said, “We like to play an up-tempo pace, but were unable to get into our full-court press very often, which allowed Stayton to slow the pace to their liking. Stayton is an experienced team and they execute their system of play very well. If we can stay healthy and quickly apply the lessons learned from games like this we can expect closer scores in the games to come. Friday’s game against Sweet Home three days later proved to be a heartbreaking loss. Sisters committed three turnovers at the start of the first quarter and quickly went down 0-5. Ashlynn Moffat scored on an out-of-bounds play to get the Outlaws on the scoreboard, and Payden Petterson followed with a three-pointer that was nothing but net to even the game 5-5. Unfortunately, the Outlaws didn’t score the remainder of the quarter, and the Huskies went on an 11-0 run. At the end of the period the Outlaws trailed 5-16. Sweet Home’s top player, Brooke Burke, scored 11 of the Huskies’ 16 points. Sisters struggled on offense most of the second quarter, while the Huskies

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Ila Reid scores for the Outlaws in a touch loss at home. continued to score. Midway through the period Sisters was able to get some points on the board. Both Maggie Lutz and Haleigh Froehlich hit both their free-throw attempts for four points, and in the last minute Maggie Lutz downed a three, and Ila Reid pulled down an offensive board and put it back for two to close out the quarter. At the half the Outlaws had pulled to within eight with the score at 18-26. The third quarter belonged to the Outlaws as they came out on fire and outscored the Huskies 25-10. Sisters cranked up the full-court pressure and got several steals that led to easy buckets. They also executed

their offense well against the Huskies’ zone defense. Moffat and Lutz hit big threepointers in the first four minutes of the period to give the Outlaws momentum. With two and a half minutes left in the period, Juhree Kizziar dished a nice pass inside to Ila Reid, who made the layup and evened the score 34-34. The Outlaws continued their scoring spree, while holding the Huskies scoreless the remainder of the period. Kizziar had another nice pass inside to Reid and the Outlaws took their first lead of the game, 36-34. Another pass to Josie Patton under the basket resulted in another lay-in and a plus-one. Patton hit the mark and the Outlaws

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The Law of Suspects and civil death By Jim Cornelius Editor In Chief

At the febrile height of the French Revolution — the political event that created the modern world — the General Council of the Paris Commune issued a kind of passport for citizens who could demonstrate that they were politically reliable: the certificat de civisme. Proof of civic virtue and political reliability was absolutely vital. Without a certificate, a citizen was “civilly dead.” They had no rights, they could not find legitimate employment, and they were subject to arrest. As the Reign of Terror accelerated, civil death could easily become literal death under the falling blade of the guillotine. The Law of Suspects made not having a certificat de civisme a crime. * * * I have in my wallet a certificate that says I’ve been vaccinated twice and boostered once against COVID19. I’m glad to be vaxxed — I think it’s the smart play: it’s clear that being vaxxed up helps prevent serious illness, and choosing to vaccinate has expanded my freedom, not constricted it. I feel like I’ve done what I can to protect myself and my family, and to boost the return of things that I value (live music in particular). It wasn’t a hard choice — the operative word being choice. In our own febrile cultural climate, that vax card feels uncomfortably like a certificat de civisme. I’m in favor of vaccination, and encourage my friends and loved ones to get it done. I am opposed to vaccine mandates and passports, and the notion of creating categories of citizenship around vaccination status makes my skin crawl. The dangers are not speculative. There are segments of European populations that are “falling out of society” due to vaccination status. Last week, the Salt Lake City Tribune said the unvaccinated ought to be confined to their homes by the National Guard. That kind of thinking is not uncommon —and no matter where you stand on the political spectrum, that should concern you. A lot. We are walking a very dangerous road. Compulsory “virtue” cannot be virtue at all — and it tills the soil and plants the seeds of repression and terror. As a friend noted, when this this kind of “social credit” precedent

is established, what comes next? Compulsory trade-in of your older, less environmentally friendly car? And what from there? The U.S. Supreme Court did the right thing in striking down President Biden’s vaccine mandate for large businesses. It’s their job to push back against overreach and unaccountable government power, even when it’s ostensibly being exercised for “the greater good.” This pandemic will end. The broad precedent for the exercise of “emergency powers” will outlast it, and may ultimately itself be a contagious and dangerous virus. We must remember that the social contract that underpins modern civilization granted government a monopoly on violence, and all compulsory requirements it makes are ultimately backed by the threat of violence. As time has marched on, we have allowed its writ to run very wide. A couple of decades ago, when Congress passed the PATRIOT Act, some of my more right-leaning friends dismissed my concerns about putting unprecedented, unaccountable power in the hands of the federal government. They figured it was a necessary tool to combat foreign terrorists who had already wrought terrible destruction

on the country. The Act’s provisions weren’t aimed at good citizens. “I have nothing to hide,” they asserted, “so I have nothing to worry about.” Now those same friends are aghast, witnessing the spectacle of parents angry at the conduct of their school board being branded “domestic terrorists” and threatened with federal investigation under that same PATRIOT Act. We never seem to learn that when we hand government a weapon — even to defend us in a crisis — that weapon can and almost inevitably will eventually be turned on us as citizens. The public health crisis of COVID-19 was and is real — but it is not paranoia to fear the grip of those who would exploit it in the classic political power grab, expressed in the determination to “never let a crisis go to waste.” We need to stop viewing the accretion of unaccountable and arbitrary power through a partisan lens, decrying authoritarianism when we see it on “their side” and turning a blind eye to it when it serves “our side.” Because unaccountable and arbitrary power ultimately serves nothing and no one but itself — and we all fall under its sights.

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Obituaries Jerald (Jerry) Laverne Klatt

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Farewell to a true cowboy. Jerry was born in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, to parents Herman H. Klatt and Edna Ella (Leib) Klatt, and was the oldest of nine children, six boys and three girls. The family lived and farmed in Washburn, North Dakota until 1956 when they moved to California, settling in Corona. He began his schooling at age 5 in a one-room schoolhouse with two other children and finished his education in Corona, California. He regretted not being able to enlist in the Marine Corps due to a physical deferment. He met Nancy Henderer in Corona in 1964, and they were married in 1967. They lived in Riverside, California, before moving to Sisters, Oregon in July, 1968. Jerry and Nancy have three daughters, Julie Klatt (Tony Chichelli), Kelley Pellerin (Draman Sanyang), and Kerry DeGuzman (Raffy). Sisters was home to the family for many years, where they raised sled dogs, horses, and started raising cattle in 1976. Some of Jerry’s proudest moments were racing his dogs professionally in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, and British Columbia from 1966 to 1988. All of the family participated with him in this endeavor. In 2008 he fulfilled a dream of going to Alaska and being a handler for an Iditarod team. Many types of work kept Jerry busy over the years. He obtained his CDL in 1967 in California, working for Sunkist Corp. After moving to Oregon his first job was driving a water truck and then a log truck. He learned to operate all kinds of heavy equipment, specializing in backhoes and excavators. He did much of the early work at Black Butte Ranch, worked six seasonal appointments with the Deschutes National Forest, and helped with the early land clearing at Aspen Lakes Golf Course in Sisters. The work that brought him the most enjoyment was training horses and dogs and working with his cattle. He always enjoyed being involved with his family’s activities. He lived by the Cowboy Code all his life. After the girls were grown, Jerry and Nancy moved in 1998 to a small, irrigated ranch in Culver. They began building their herd of Piedmontese cattle and were known as one of the largest breeders in Oregon. They sold bulls,

Stewart was born April 25, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, and after a life well lived, passed away December 29, 2021 in Bend, at the age of 86. Stewart was raised in Southern California by his parents, Louis and Fanny Weitzman. This is where his lifelong love of education, hard work, and cars started. In 1953 he was accepted to Stanford University and graduated with a degree in political science in 1957. At Stanford, he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. After college, he served in the Marine Corps for two years, being honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant (later promoted to Captain in the reserves). He met Verle Pilling through mutual friends in San Francisco in 1959 and their 62-year romance began at that time. They were married on January 23, 1960 in Palo Alto, California. They later moved to Portland, where they raised their two sons, Marcus and Todd. Stewart worked in several sales-related jobs in the early 1960s, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry, before starting to pursue his MBA at Portland State in 1967. While in the MBA program, his entrepreneurial spirit was born as he started his first company, Pacemaker Corporation, a manufacturer of preventive dental products including fluoride gels. Pacemaker grew rapidly, and after developing several products that earned U.S. patents, the company was sold in 1978. After consulting and working for several startups, he founded Weitech in Sisters, in 1989. Weitech was a manufacturer of

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calves, breeding stock, and had a successful locker beef business. Horses originally brought Jerry and Nancy together and they continued to have several head of Arabian horses, standing two stallions at stud, and participated in horse shows and track racing. Jerry had been receiving hospice care since September, after declining further treatment for cancer. The family is grateful to all the wonderful doctors, nurses, and hospice staff who took such good care of him. Jerry is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Julie, Kelley, and Kerry; and three grandchildren, John Michael Pellerin, Jordan Pellerin, and Alexis Hiner (Riley); and great-granddaughter, Willow Jeane Hiner. Also surviving are five siblings: Marvin Klatt (Kathy), Brian Klatt, Sherri Williams (John), Joyce Winstead (Larry), and Judy Klatt, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also a cousin but always considered an older brother, Gary Klatt (Edna) of Florida. He was pre-deceased by both of his parents, and brothers Larry, Dennis and James. No services are planned but we will plan a Celebration of Life in the New Year.

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electronic pest control products. At this time, he and Verle moved full-time to Black Butte Ranch. Stewart served as the chairman of the BBR homeowners’ board and as the president of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. Weitech experienced rapid growth, and his son Todd soon joined the company. Weitech was sold in 2002 and Stewart retired. Stewart and Verle enjoyed soaking up the sunshine in Indian Wells, California, during the winters. Stewart also enjoyed reading, classical music, travel, politics, car magazines, golfing, tennis, playing Shanghai, and was always scanning the classifieds for a new business opportunity. He was a decisive leader, a very generous man, and those who knew him appreciated his witty sense of humor. After 24 years living at Black Butte Ranch, he and Verle moved to Touchmark in Bend, where they have happily lived for the past nine years. Stewart had struggled with Parkinson’s Disease for the past several years, but ultimately succumbed to colon cancer. Preceded

in death by his parents L o u i s We i t z m a n a n d Fanny Weitzman, and his brother Morrel Weitzman. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Verle; brother Ronald (Morley) of Carmel, California; son Marcus (Chelley) of Mesa, Arizona; son Todd (Diane) of Sisters; and five grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher, Sarah (Matt), Abigail (Jared), and Becky (James). A celebration of life will be held in late spring. Memorial contributions can be made to Partners in Care/ Hospice House at 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701 or Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon at 8880 SW Nimbus Ave., Suite B, Beaverton, OR 97008.

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Council made addressing the dark skies issue one of their 2021-22 Council goals because they have been aware of community discontent. The current ordinance was adopted in May 2010, with a stipulation that all nonconforming lighting in the city would be brought into compliance within five years of adoption. That never occurred, apparently having been buried by other more pressing issues.

Sisters still has the opportunity to keep the skies dark — if something is done now. The Council believes the time has come to do something, and Council members indicated to Woodford they want it done sooner rather than later. They have no interest in establishing another five-year period of compliance. They also realize that for some residents, coming into compliance will prove to be a financial hardship and some type of assistance will be necessary. The first order of business will be for staff to conduct an audit of lighting for compliance with the City’s dark sky code. Staff would then conduct education and awareness programs to explain the need

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for compliance. For those who continue to violate the code, possible code enforcement would occur. In addition to retroactive action by those whose outdoor lighting is in violation of the code, stricter standards for new construction could require submitting lighting plans with building permit and land use applications, followed by requirements for better compliance and inspection prior to granting a certificate of occupancy. Staff also proposed adding a Purpose section to the ordinance that would establish guiding principles for outdoor lighting as well as providing illustrations of acceptable and prohibited types of lighting fixtures. Council wants to see public outreach and encouraged the involvement of citizens who are adamant and knowledgeable about dark skies. There is a group of students at the high school who could be tapped for inclusion in the process. Sisters still has the opportunity to keep the skies dark — if something is done now. For some people, it could be as simple as changing out light bulbs to a lower wattage or aiming a light down toward the ground. Does your outside lighting shine past your property line, into your neighbor’s yard and/ or house? Confine that illumination to your own yard. Turn off outside lights when you go to bed or maybe after a certain time at night. There is a brochure available at City Hall, as well as abundant information online illustrating outside lighting fixtures that protect dark skies.

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Skiers race at Hoodoo By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws ski teams raced in a slalom race on a hard, fast surface on Duba’s Descent at Hoodoo on Wednesday, January 12. Conditions were sunny and clear and turned to beautiful starry skies under the nightlights. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams finished strong in the first Emerald League slalom race of the season. On the girls’ side, Presley Adelt took first place with a combined time of 1:20.46. Charlotte Seymour took fourth with a combined time of 1:25.59, and Piper Adelt finished sixth with a time of 1:30.95. Other scores were: Ella Eby — seventh place (1:35.34), Annie Cohen — 10th place (1:42.42), and Ava Riehle took ninth with a combined time of 1:45.47. Araiya Grummer did not finish on her first run, but logged the first-place finish on the second run with a time of 40.05 for the single run. Freshman Tallis Grummer pushed hard out of the gate in her very first high school slalom race and first time in slalom gates in two years. Grummer was hoping for a competitive finish but suffered technical difficulties on both runs. Bela Chladek earned a first-place finish on the boys’ side with a combined time of 1:07.60. Corbin Fredland took second (1:09.96), and freshman Styopa Myagkov took third with a combined time of 1:15.81 in his firstever high school slalom race. Jack Turpin finished

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children that need it. That’s a big burden on working families, and Heart of Oregon hopes to add to the available pool of qualified providers. The YouthBuild program has proven a successful model, providing practical education and credit recovery to many students for whom the standard education model just doesn’t fit. YouthBuild has worked on Habitat for Humanity homes in Sisters. Some of the youth move on from the program to careers in the trades. Sisters Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl was on hand for the open house. “We have several Sisters youth in here,” Scholl said. “We’ve been partners with YouthBuild since I’ve been here, actually.” Sisters schools administer the school credits earned by local students who work through the program. The ability to recover credits through the program is critical. “Their credit recovery program is amazing,” Lopez said. “I was able to make up so many credits — for which I am so grateful.” The Sisters senior said that she had originally planned to make up enough credits to get her GED, but now she’s almost certain she will be able to get her high school diploma. Jennifer Lopez of Tumalo (no relation) has a

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Jennifer and Evelyn Lopez (no relation) have both thrived with YouthBuild. similar story. She’s been in YouthBuild since October 2021. “When I was back in high school, I was really behind in my credits,” she said. A teacher told her about YouthBuild. “What really caught my attention was the hands on,” she said. Hearing (about) youth building homes

— honestly, that was mindblowing to me.” That’s the difference that YouthBuild makes for students who aren’t best suited to a classroom environment. “I learned things that school couldn’t teach me,” Sisters student Mark Holden told the assemblage at the open house.

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Honey Don’t releases new album By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

Honey Don’t has released their third full-length album, titled “Threadbare.” Honey Don’t was created by husband-and-wife duo Bill and Shelly Powers in 2006 while they lived in the small town of Paonia, Colorado. Powers and his wife were in a band in Colorado from 2001 until 2010 called Sweet Sunny South, before branching out on their own to form Honey Don’t, to do more of the types of tunes they desired. Powers sings and plays guitar, and Shelly plays bass. “The vibe of what we wanted to do was a bit more rockabilly style, so we came up with the name Honey Don’t. “Honey Don’t” is also the name of a song by Carl Perkins that was then covered by The Beatles and Elvis and fit that rockabilly vibe. It was also kind of a play on the fact that we are a couple,” said Powers. In 2014, Powers and his wife decided it was time for a move. “We lived in a really small town and had boys that were getting older, and there weren’t a ton of choices. We decided to take a visit to Oregon. My wife had always loved the idea of exploring Oregon, and we stopped in Bend as the last spot before going back to Colorado and felt like it was the right place,” said Powers. They decided to make the move to Bend and started to figure out ways they could make it work here.

“We started putting feelers out on the music scene to see what kinds of bands are here and had pretty good luck with the response because we wanted to continue with the band when we were here,” said Powers. At the start they focused on finding jobs and getting a foothold on the music scene. Powers was also teaching mandolin and guitar to make some extra money at the time. He still teaches lessons out of his home. During that time, his wife’s work began to pick up and he began playing gigs solo. At a jam session in Sisters, he met Benji Nagel. “He started playing with us on dobro and shortly after we met Don Hawkins, who plays the snare with us. We started playing gigs as Honey Don’t Band and have ever since,” he said. CJ Neary, a young fiddle prodigy, also sat in with them occasionally, and then started playing with them more frequently. “The guys we play with

now definitely lean more toward bluegrass, and so we decided for this record that would be the sound,” said Powers. Powers produced their record “Heart Like a Wheel,” which was released shortly after their move to the Central Oregon area, from his home, but this time decided to get into a studio to record it. They worked with Keith Banning at Grange Records in Sisters to record “Threadbare.” However, due to the pandemic, the band hadn’t been playing much together at all and therefore they also couldn’t record together easily. “We weren’t dialed in to record together at once. COVID provided the time to record the album, but there were still restrictions. We ended up all recording separately and then cutting it together,” said Powers. Powers and his wife laid down the basic tracks and then the rest of the band would come in and play their

and are there other uses of the school site that should be considered. C4C has created a survey that will generate ideas from the public and help indicate the viability of these and previously submitted ideas. The survey will be open January 17-February 28. Building tours will be offered the first week of February — watch The Nugget announcements. Ultimately, the final decision regarding the future of the site will lie with the School Board elected by this community. C4C is asking all community members to participate in this survey and help uncover the best future use of the current elementary school property. Find both English and Spanish language survey links at Citizens4Community.com/ elementary-school-outreach.

Honey Don’t recorded their new album, “Threadbare,” in Sisters. parts over it. The album consists of 13 tracks with two covers. “Threadbare” dropped on January 14 exclusively on Bandcamp for digital purchase. They also printed some CDs to sell at shows. “People don’t do a lot of CDs anymore; digital streaming is where things are now, but we don’t make any money if we are on every streaming platform like Spotify,” said Powers. “I have a hard time putting so much heart and effort and time into a record and then having it basically be free.” They decided to go with Bandcamp because it is a form of social media exclusively for music listeners and

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should prioritize use of the three medications, starting with Paxlovid, followed by Sotrovimab and Molnupiravir, Allen said. That recommendation – along with the limited supply of each treatment – prompted Allen and a team of his colleagues to spend significant time devising an algorithm to determine who should be prioritized to receive a treatment and which one they should receive. The treatment algorithm – called the COVID19 Therapy Screen and Prioritization Policy – factors in a patient’s risk factors and how their current medications would interact with the treatment, as well as their access to other potential resources for treatment. St. Charles’ service area is approximately the size of South Carolina, which means ease of delivery is a factor that must be considered, Allen said. The ultimate goal is to target the best therapy to the person with the highest risk, he said. “Since the end of December, when we started receiving notification that we would have some of these, we’ve spent a lot of late nights developing this treatment algorithm,” Allen said. “So now that they’re here,

forward” to help others in need. Enrollment will be limited to approximately 30 participants for 2022 and is already more than one-third full. A limited number of on-site camping spots are available for $50/person, and numerous other accommodation options are available around the town of Sisters. Registration for Bluegrass Jam Camp is open now at www.aftontickets.com/ SFFJamCamp. Additional information can be found at www.sistersfolkfestival.org/ bluegrass-jam-camp.

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We’re lucky here in Sisters Country. We live in one of the more healthful environments in the world — with clean air and water, a temperate climate, and a culture that celebrates living well. Health is about so much more than merely avoiding or healing from sickness or injury, though those elements are obviously critical. True health and well-being are about quality of life — the physical, emotional, and spiritual. We’re fortunate again in Sisters Country. Our natural environment is conducive to health — a world-renowned playground for active folks who seek to get the most out of each day, each season. And the area is home to a vast array of health and wellness practitioners. If you do get sick or hurt, there are highly trained professionals here to help you recover. If you’re seeking to stay youthful and active for as long as you can, there are practitioners who are wellversed in every technique and modality to help you do that. If you are seeking solace and balance in challenging times, there are people who can help you along that sometimesrocky trail as well. From medical treatment to diet to safety to emotional and psychological well-being, Sisters’ health professionals know how to link all of the elements of well-being together, and they are here day in and day out to help you along your path to attaining the best possible version of yourself.

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The Hard Way By Jim Cornelius | Editor in Chief

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Vernon Stubbs sent me a most inspiring video. It features highly decorated Marine combat veteran Major Brian Chontosh, who, after leaving the military, has continued to challenge himself in ultramarathons and Crossfit competitions. The artfully shot 13-minute video is titled “The Hard Way.” In the context of chopping down and bucking a tree with an ax over a 24-hourstraight period, Chontosh extols the many benefits of challenging ourselves, of making ourselves uncomfortable. Not just vaguely uncomfortable. Extremely uncomfortable. Pushing ourselves to the point where we want to quit — and keeping on. The video expresses an ethic we can all adopt, even if we’re not approaching the exceptional level Chontosh has hit: We need risk, failure and constant testing of our capabilities. The belief that modern living has provided way too much comfort — and that comfort is actually killing us not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually — is having a bit of a cultural moment. Journalist Michael Easter has touched a nerve with his recent book, “The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self.” Easter cites data we’re all familiar with by now. A huge proportion of the American population is overweight — many qualifying as clinically obese. Many people have mobility issues and diabetes. But what is perhaps more stark is that Americans are suffering tremendously from disorders of the psyche and the soul. Easter writes: “People today are also suffering more and more from diseases

of despair: depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicide. Overdose deaths in the last two decades are up more than threefold, and the average American is now more likely to kill themselves than ever before… these diseases of despair caused the U.S. life expectancy to fall in 2016, 2017, and 2018. There hasn’t been a lifespan drop like this since the period from 1915 to 1918, when World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic united in a symphony of death.” The book is a journey through the myriad ways that taking on tough physical challenges, “rewilding,” detaching from constant stimulus and allowing ourselves to be “bored,” and mindful contemplation of the fact that we all must die can be liberating and unlock dramatic improvements in both health and happiness. It’s convincing. I have seen the pernicious effect that an addiction to comfort brings — comfort of the physical, intellectual, psychological order. The most miserable people I’ve seen believe themselves to be victims, are afraid to challenge themselves — and can’t seem to get themselves in decent shape. They are inveterate seekers (in vain) of comfort. The happiest, most satisfied people I know are those who are not merely unafraid to challenge their physical, intellectual,

and psychological comfort, but are eager to do so. They do it every day, in some form or other. It doesn’t have to be an ultramarathon — but it has to be something. I know I’m a better man, and easier to be around, when I do the hard stuff — whether it’s pushing myself physically, challenging myself to learn a new skill, or taking a good, hard, raw look at cherished beliefs. Chontosh says that everyone has a ruler that they can measure themselves by. His ruler is not my ruler is not your ruler. How our ruler stacks up against someone else’s isn’t particularly relevant. What is relevant, Chontosh insists, is whether we’re pushing ourselves further and further out along our own ruler. As cliché as it may sound, what matters is continuing to become better and better versions of ourselves. And that only comes with — and from — discomfort. We are blessed to live in an environment where it’s easy — and actually attractive — to push ourselves. There are mountains to climb, rivers to run, trails to hike or run or ride. It’s easier to be eager to push ourselves when we’re doing it in such a beautiful, inspiring, and soul-stirring environment. One of the simplest and most beneficial ways to challenge ourselves is

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to put on a pack (it’s good to work with a little extra weight) and simply walk. Walk long, and walk far. It’s good for the body; it clears the mind; and it soothes the soul. One of the outfits Easter connects with in his “Comfort Crisis” journey is GORUCK. With missionary zeal and entrepreneurial spirit, GORUCK (goruck.com) encourages people to get out in groups with a weighted rucksack and move. They promote challenging “group rucks.” “It implies action, energy, and purpose,” the company says. “Rucking requires strength, endurance, and character — and builds it, too.” Of course GORUCK thinks that rucking makes the world a better place. They’re in the business of selling rucksacks and other gear, right? “Sure we sell rucks,” cofounder Jason McCarthy told Easter. “But this is America and we believe in the role of business to drive social and societal change. We want people to get out and be active together. Doing more of this is how we define success. Not by the amount of rucks that sit in peoples’ closets, but by how many people are out using them.” Easter concludes: “In our pursuit of better living we’ve allowed comfort to calcify our natural movements and strengths. Without conscious discomfort and purposeful exercise — a forceful push against comfort creep — we’ll only become weaker and sicker. We have allies in making our individual forceful push. The mountains and rivers are calling. They’re beckoning us to slough off our comforts for a time and go out and do things The Hard Way. See you on the trail.

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Chaplains on the front line of healthcare By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

When we think of healthcare workers, most likely it’s nurses followed by doctors that top the admiration list. Possibly others like lab technicians, therapists, or paramedics are who we think of as at the top rungs of the medical complex. It’s unlikely that chaplains would be the first mentioned. For perspective, Kit Hall, who has served at St. Charles for 23 years said: “Professional chaplains provide a nonjudgmental, listening presence to all. Led by the patient, we assist in discovering or drawing out the strength and power within them to support them physically, emotionally, and spiritually, during times of transition and healing. “Chaplains provide support for families and staff and serve in a variety of capacities within the hospital system. During times of uncertainty and transition, a caring presence speaks volumes.” Two of St. Charles’ six full-time chaplains and three on-call chaplains live in Sisters — Jack Erskine and Ann Bowersox. Erskine has been on staff for 12 years and Bowersox has served over five years. At the Bend main campus, three chaplains cover all departments within the hospital with shifts that run 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. An additional chaplain serves in a full-time position with the Advanced Illness Management Team (palliative care), two full-time chaplains serve in outpatient hospice, and three on-call chaplains cover time off for the full-time staff and night calls from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. A chaplain covers Redmond, Prineville, and Madras four days a week, and coordinates Critical Incident Stress Management support

for emergencies that may occur on all campuses and auxiliary facilities. The Nugget asked Erskine what is the most rewarding part of his job. His answer: “Listening and being present to someone who is in need either physically, emotionally, or spiritually. We listen to patients and their families as well as the staff. As I listen I attempt to focus on the sacredness of the moment that happens when people meet people on the deepest level (obviously I don’t always connect with every person). I’m touched that people in dis-ease will trust me with their anguish in the midst of their deepest hurt while feeling incredibly vulnerable.” With respect to COVID-19, Erskine said, “COVID has meant more time caring for the staff, especially the RNs. At the beginning of the pandemic they were applauded as heroes; now they are often vilified as they are the gatekeepers letting families know that they can’t come into the hospital if they are unvaccinated. They are often bearers of bad news: letting families know that not only can they not see their COVID patient in the ICU, but that the patient will most likely die (or has died).” The one thing St. Charles chaplains don’t care about is your faith, if any. It matters not, and they often have to navigate a patient’s or family’s bias toward organized religion. “I do pray with lots of people, but I always ask if that is their practice,” said Erskine. “We coach the staff not to ask patients or families if they want the chaplain; instead we ask that they page us if they sense a chaplain visit would be beneficial. The analogy is this: Would you ask a patient if they want the respiratory therapist or an x-ray?” Bowersox, an on-call chaplain who has been more or less on duty

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St. Charles employs six full-time and three on-call chaplains to meet the needs of patients and their families. constantly since the outbreak of COVID, said: “My calling has always been to be a parish pastor, to build deep and abiding relationships that journey together over time. However, in this season of my life, chaplaincy is offering me new challenges and growing points. “The relationships that occur with patients and families are often much briefer and the time you have to assess how you can best be of service much more compact. There is a richness though in that conciseness. It really is moments in time, deep and intense moments often, that a chaplain is allowed to share with those who may well have been strangers just minutes before. I view those

moments as a gift every time people allow us to walk with them through the darkest of times for them, even if it is but for a few hours.” In describing some of the more difficult and satisfying parts of her job, Bowersox said: “Another task we are often involved with is trying to find families for those persons who come in and have no ID on them and are not able to communicate. It happens more often than one would think and it is rewarding when we are able to connect their family with them.” In listening to Bowersox, Erskine, and Hall, their passion and compassion are obvious — and they are an essential part of healthcare in Sisters Country.

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Many who frequent the gym year-round love to jab at the new people coming in January. They’re an easy target: wide-eyed, with a chip of motivation on their shoulders. They’re seen in the wee hours of the morning when, under their own accord, they’d be sleeping soundly. While it is true that many of these people will at some time

lose this newfound lifestyle, they are actually moving the needle in their lives and needn’t be ribbed for doing so. In a study, researchers examined New Year’s resolutions and tried to correlate how successful these people were with some data. Here’s what they found: 66 percent of goals were to do with diet, exercise, and weight loss. After one year, 55 percent of people reported success in their resolution. The type of language mattered: 58 percent vs. 47 percent success in action vs. avoidance goals (more on this later). While people failed, more actually succeeded. That may have something to do with knowing that a researcher was going to question them on a monthly basis, but this shows that not everyone is a lemming with their head in the clouds when making New Year’s resolutions.

Here are some ways that a person can claim success from a New Year’s resolution. Did they gain a skill? Perhaps they figured out how to better organize their time, prepare, be more efficient, push unnecessary things, and focus. This is a success regardless of whether or not they met a goal metric. Did they make progress? So what if they didn’t lose 20 pounds? Did they lose 10? Did they set up a system for eating better? Are they giving effort? It’s very cynical to think someone who set a goal and is making an effort to accomplish something is foolish. Support our compatriots in health and wellness, and respect their effort. Even better, help someone do better goal-setting. Speaking of goal-setting, here are some tips to set goals that can bring more success: Use affirmative goals instead of

avoidance language. For example, a person will eat veggies every night for dinner instead of “don’t eat carbs.” Make the goal process-oriented, such as working out three times a week. This allows flexibility in the outcome while you might find you gain muscle and lose fat, which might result in little weight loss. Now, give the goal a deadline, but keep it in perspective. A weekly or monthly goal is a lot easier to achieve, and doesn’t seem so far that you presume you have a lot of time to get there. Goal-setting isn’t about achieving a goal per se, but more about a learning process and making incremental steps forward. Cut people trying to keep New Year’s resolutions some slack, because they are usually pretty genuine and are putting forth effort.

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For Lanie Tandy of All American Hearing, getting folks in Sisters to get their hearing tested is a mission and a calling. Early testing is critical: Tandy notes that if you wait to test until you notice diminished hearing, “the brain loses its ability to process speech sounds — and you never get that back.” Conversely, if you take action when your understanding is still at 100 percent, your prognosis to retain understanding is 100 percent. Knowledge is power, and early action is the best hope for good outcomes. Maintaining good hearing is key to quality of life — and is tied to long-term mental health. Lanie is committed to bringing good hearing healthcare to Sisters, and she urges folks — even if their hearing still seems OK — to pick up the phone and set up an appointment for testing. There are many, many options available today, and there is no cost for a consultation. “It starts with a conversation,” Lanie says. Get that conversation started with a phone call today.

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The times we live in have put many of us under an unusual amount of stress. So many problems distill down to stress — and hypnotherapy is a drug-free, healthy approach to reducing and managing that pernicious element in our lives. “Once you reduce stress, there’s so much healing that can happen,” says Holocher. While we can’t eliminate stress, we can manage it, and that’s the purpose and function of Audrey Holocher Hypnotherapy’s recorded sessions. “You learn to control your own mind,” Holocher says. Often, we don’t even recognize our own level of stress. Hypnotherapy exercises teach what stress vs. relaxation feels like, to create active relaxation. Improved relaxation can help us boost our immunity, increase blood flow, improve sleep and digestion — and thus aid our health. What Audrey Holocher Hypnotherapy offers has many beneficial effects, but it is not a substitute for medical treatment or psychotherapy. As an adjunct to other treatment, or as a means of reducing stress, hypnotherapy can enhance quality of life.

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Sisters Dental is always seeking ways to serve its patients in Sisters — and that has led to a new partnership with Dr. Shannon Woods of Woods Ortho in Bend. One or two Mondays each month, Dr. Woods will be at Sisters Dental to see local patients. “We send so many of our patients to her for ortho, this will be so much more convenient,” says Kylie Frideres of Sisters Dental. Since orthodontics can be a lengthy, ongoing process, having access to Dr. Woods in Sisters will save local families many hours travel time driving back and forth to Bend. As Frideres notes, orthodontics is more than a matter of cosmetics — it can play an important functional role, which makes a close relationship between dentist and orthodontist a critical element of good dental care. And caring for patients over the long haul is what Dr. Frideres, Dr. Everson, and Dr. Kawasaki at Sisters Dental are all about, helping to ensure the best dental health and overall well-being for families in Sisters.

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Avoiding the injuries of winter By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Winter in Sisters Country is a season of beauty and it can offer a lot of fun — but it can also ding you up if you don’t watch out. Whether it’s a fall on the slopes or just walking to your car, whether it’s the strain of too much time on the Nordic trails or too much time behind the snow shovel, winter is a season of injury in Sisters. Matt Kirchoff of Therapeutic Associates told The Nugget last week that his practice is starting to see the typical injuries of the season — mostly shoulder and lower back trouble from people working in that last dump of heavy, wet snow. Turns out that shoveling snow is one of the most fraught of winter activities. A story recently made the media rounds with a doctor positing that if you’re over 45 years old and have any symptoms of chest discomfort or heart trouble, you shouldn’t be shoveling snow at all. Beaumont cardiologist Dr. Barry Franklin said, “You’ve got a perfect storm here. You’re asking the heart to do a tremendous amount of work, and you’re simultaneously increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and constricting the coronary arteries. Every year we lose 1,000 to 1,500 individuals across the U.S. who died suddenly while shoveling heavy, wet snow, and we want to try and prevent that in the future.” There are those of us well on the other side of 45 who continue to wield the snow shovel and aren’t willing to hang it up. But no matter how “in shape” we feel like we are, we can run ourselves into trouble, so it’s wise to take some precautions. Shoveling snow is an athletic activity — and we should treat it that way. Instead of getting up off the couch, chugging down a mug of coffee, and heading out into the cold, we should take a bit of time to warm up. Some “prehab” work like stretching and foam rolling can help prevent shoulder and back impingement. Warm up to the work — don’t just walk out and start going at it like John Henry trying to beat a steam drill. That really is asking for trouble — just ask John Henry. Pace yourself and take frequent breaks. It’s easy to get dehydrated during winter activities, because we sometimes don’t feel as thirsty when it’s cold. Make sure you’re taking on plenty of fluids. The kind of fluffy snow we got around Christmastime is pretty easy to deal with — and it’s always better to push the snow out of the way rather than lifting shovelfuls and heaving. The heavy, wet snow that came in at the end of the month is the kind that can hurt you. Push it when you can, lift it

if you must. Take small bites. A full, heavy load at the end of a snow shovel — which is not the most ergonomic tool ever developed — requires a lot of leverage to move. If you’re relying on your back to do that over and over again — from a stooped-over position — you’re going to get hurt. Don’t hold your breath when you lift. Shift the direction in which you shovel, so you’re not making the same motion over and over again. A heavy load at the end of a shovel is hard on the shoulders, too. The higher we lift the shovel, the harder it is on the shoulders, so avoid trying to throw a big load over the top of a tall berm. Raking snow off a roof with your arms up over your head can wreak havoc on the shoulders. Good rehab and range-of-motion exercises before work can help, but be mindful of not over-taxing the shoulders and doing too much awkward reach-and-pull. Just walking around in snowy, icy conditions can be dangerous. Falls account for a whole lot of injuries in winter. The old adage to “walk like a penguin” is a good one. Hold your arms out to your side

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Warm up before shoveling snow. “Prehab” work like stretching and foam rolling can help prevent shoulder and back impingement. (don’t walk with your hands in your pockets), bend your knees a little, and shuffle side-to-side rather than striding out. If you do slip and fall, especially backward, tuck your chin so your head doesn’t hit the ground. Over-shoe traction devices like Yak Trax can really help keep traction when it’s slick. Yes, they’re a pain to keep putting on and taking off, but much less of a pain than a visit to the emergency room. If your back or shoulders or other parts start barking at you, don’t just pop down

some ibuprofen and ignore it. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” said Megan Rheeder, a physical therapist and athletic trainer who works at Green Ridge Physical Therapy and Wellness in Sisters. Trying to tough out an injury just makes it worse and lengthens recovery time, taking away from time we want to be having fun in Sisters’ winter wonderland. Kirchoff concurs. “The quicker we see somebody after an injury, the quicker we can address it,” he said.

Falling down in Sisters During the month of December, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District responded to 16 emergencies related to falls. That is a fall every other day during the month, and only four of which were related to weather. The World Health Organization reports that each year an estimated 684,000 individuals die from falls globally. Adults over the age of 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of falls. Out of the 16 patients the fire district responded to in December, only three were under the age of 60. Over half of these patients required transport to a hospital for further testing/treatment. Falls can cause broken bones and serious head injuries. Head injuries can be very serious for people who take blood thinners. Many people who fall become afraid of falling and that fear can cause them to alter their everyday activities. Less activity actually causes weakness, which increases the chances of falling according to the Centers for Disease Control. Factors that increase your chance of falling include: • Lower body weakness. • Vitamin D deficiency. • Difficulty with walking or balance. • Certain medications that may affect balance. • Vision problems. • Foot pain or improper footwear. • Home hazards like broken or uneven steps, and throw rugs or clutter.

Most falls occur due to a combination of factors and can increase during winter weather.

TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT FALLS: • Talk to your doctor to evaluate your risk, review your medicines and supplements. • Do strength and balance exercises. • Have your vision checked. • Make your home safer.

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District offers home safety inspections free of charge for residents in Sisters and Camp Sherman. You can schedule a home safety inspection by calling 541-549-0771, or online at https://www.sistersfire.com/ home-safety-program/. Tai Chi can assist all ages and abilities with balance, flexibility, stress relief, and overall health. Shannon Rackowski teaches a free Tai Chi class on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The class is sponsored by Sisters Drug. Her studio is located in the Ray’s Complex in Sisters, and you can sign up for classes by calling 541-2720529. Rackowski is also starting a new Balance Class on Wednesday, January 19. The balance classes will last an hour and will be for six weeks. To sign up, please contact Shannon at 541-272-0529. Tai Chi is also offered through Sisters Park & Recreation District. See www. sistersrecreation.com for more information. For more information about how you can prevent falls, call Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District at 541-549-0771. ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/ANDREYPOPOV

FOCUS on Health

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HELPING PATIENTS GET MOVING!

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Advantage Dental

Advantage Dental believes that oral health care should be based on the individual. Everyone should have a personalized treatment plan created just for them, one that suits their individual lifestyle. Advantage Dental aims to create a partnership between the patient and practice team, and it is through this unique partnership that Advantage Dental provides personalized quality care that fits one’s personal lifestyle and overall health goals. They call this approach to care Preventistry®. Advantage Dentistry’s innovative teledentistry program allows you to connect with a dentist from home, a parked car, or anywhere you can be on your phone or computer. With this tool, you can take care of many dental concerns by talking directly with the dentist on video or phone. It’s a great way to get a fast assessment in a dental emergency. It’s also a way of keeping ahead of issues that can lead to problems later. It can be conducted as a live video call, a phone call, or chatting (similar to texting). Teledentistry can be faster, more convenient, and affordable — and if an in-person visit is necessary, it’s easy to schedule.

Forget Me Not Medicine

Dr. Lisa Del Alba and Benjamin Bell of Forget Me Not Medicine in Sisters are committed to helping their patients overcome or manage chronic conditions or injuries, moving toward a dynamic state of health. Dr. Del Alba is a broadly experienced naturopathic doctor with expertise in addressing allergy, autoimmunity, and other immune-dysregulating conditions; cardiovascular and digestive health; nutritional and herbal medicine; and more. Benjamin Bell is a certified medical assistant and licensed massage therapist specializing in Advanced CranioSacral Therapy (CST), a gentle, noninvasive technique that supports the body in its capacity for self-correction and balance. Both recognize that uncertainty about cost creates a barrier to people seeking help. They are lowering that barrier by offering care packages crafted around common health concerns. These packages will enable patients to figure out what is truly going on with their health and to take action, without the concern that they are committing to an expensive series of appointments. It’s one more way that Forget Me Not Medicine seeks to move Sisters toward dynamic health.

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Therapeutic Associates

Therapeutic Associates has been helping people in Sisters recover from injury and surgery and get back to their active lifestyle for almost 29 years. In a unique partnership with Sisters Athletic Club (SAC), Therapeutic Associates offers a “step-down” program that eases patients from physical therapy into active, assisted recovery with trainers at SAC. And access to the SAC pool means Therapeutic Associates can offer aquatic therapy, which is an outstanding, effective, and low-impact way to recover and to build resilience against injury. Physical Therapist Taylor O’Dell is now on hand at the clinic five days a week, which means that Therapeutic Associates can usually get people in for an appointment within 48 hours. Matt Kirchoff emphasizes the need for early intervention to prevent a nagging injury or impingement from becoming a major problem. “The quicker we can see people after an injury, the quicker we can address it,” he says. And Therapeutic Associates makes it quicker and easier than ever to get on top of an injury so you can get back in the game.

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C L A S S I F I E D S

ALL advertising in this newspaper is 102 Commercial Rentals subject to the Fair Housing Act Street Level Office or Retail which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or Space discrimination based on race, color, 473 W.Hood ave #103 religion, sex, handicap, familial For more info 503-730-0150 status or national origin, or an intention to make any such STORAGE WITH BENEFITS preference, limitation or discrim- • 8 x 20 dry box ination.” Familial status includes • Fenced yard, RV & trailers children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, • In-town, gated, 24-7 Kris@earthwoodhomes.com pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. Prime Downtown Retail Space This newspaper will not knowingly Call Lori at 541-549-7132 accept any advertising for real estate Cold Springs Commercial which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all NuggetNews.com dwellings advertised in this MINI STORAGE newspaper are available on an equal Sisters Rental opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 331 W. Barclay Drive 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free 541-549-9631 telephone number for the hearing Sizes 5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor impaired is 1-800-927-9275. RV parking. 7-day access. CLASSIFIED RATES Computerized security gate. COST: $2 per line for first insertion, Moving boxes & supplies. $1.50 per line for each additional insertion to 9th week, $1 per line 10th week and beyond (identical 103 Residential Rentals ad/consecutive weeks). Also included PONDEROSA PROPERTIES in The Nugget online classifieds at no –Monthly Rentals Available– additional charge. There is a Call Debbie at 541-549-2002 minimum $5 charge for any classified. First line = approx. 20-25 Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: characters, each additional line = PonderosaProperties.com approx. 25-30 characters. Letters, Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters spaces, numbers and punctuation = 1 Ponderosa Properties LLC character. Any ad copy changes will be charged at the first-time insertion Long-term Rental Unit: rate of $2 per line. Standard 700 sq. ft., completely furnished, abbreviations allowed with the heat pump, Samsung smart TV, approval of The Nugget classified department. NOTE: Legal notices new carpet, refrigerator, airless placed in the Public Notice section cooker, micro, BBQ, hot plate, are charged at the display advertising queen bed, shelves, chest of rate. drawers, table & chairs, desk, DEADLINE: MONDAY, noon filing cabinet, complete bath. preceding WED. publication. PLACEMENT & PAYMENT: Separate upstairs garage room in Office, 442 E. Main Ave. Phone, gated community, forest view, 4 541-549-9941 or place online at large windows, $1,100 per NuggetNews.com. Payment is due month. $1,500 deposit. upon placement. VISA & MasterCard accepted. Billing References required. No pets. available for continuously run Call 541-420-0175. classified ads, after prepayment of first four (4) weeks and upon 104 Vacation Rentals approval of account application. CASCADE HOME & CATEGORIES: VACATION RENTALS 101 Real Estate Monthly and Vacation Rentals 102 Commercial Rentals 103 Residential Rentals throughout Sisters Country. 104 Vacation Rentals (541) 549-0792 106 Real Estate Wanted Property management 107 Rentals Wanted for second homes. 200 Business Opportunities 201 For Sale CascadeVacationRentals.net 202 Firewood In the Heart of Sisters 203 Recreation Equipment Fully Furnished Cottage 204 Arts & Antiques 205 Garage & Estate Sales Reduced Winter Pricing. 206 Lost & Found Extended stay available. 207 The Holidays For dates see website 301 Vehicles SistersVacationRentals.net 302 Recreational Vehicles or call 503-730-0150 401 Horses 402 Livestock Downtown Vacation Rental 403 Pets Five star. 1 and 2 bedroom. 500 Services SistersVacationRentals.net 501 Computer Services 502 Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Great pricing. 503-730-0150 503 Appliance Repair & Refinish ~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ 504 Handyman Private Central OR vac. rentals, 505 Auto Repair Property Management Services 600 Tree Service & Forestry 601 Construction 541-977-9898 602 Plumbing & Electric www.SistersVacation.com 603 Excavations & Trucking 604 Heating & Cooling 107 Rentals Wanted 605 Painting Looking for a shared rental 606 Landscaping & Yard Maint. 701 Domestic Services or attached studio 702 Sewing close in to Sisters. 703 Child Care Mature female, quiet, clean, 704 Events & Event Services non-smoker, no pets. Currently 801 Classes & Training 802 Help Wanted renting in Tollgate. 803 Work Wanted Please call 503-274-0214. 901 Wanted 902 Personals 201 For Sale 999 Public Notice

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MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! Two exp. men with 25+ years comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332

Home Customizations, LLC Res. & Commercial Remodeling, Bldg. Maintenance & Painting Chris Patrick, Owner homecustomizations@gmail.com CCB #191760 • 541-588-0083 SISTERS HONEYDO Interior paint, small projects, and home repairs. Drywall and texture, plumbing, lighting, etc. 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 – Advertise with The Nugget – 541-549-9941

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205 Garage & Estate Sales

Estate Sale in Sisters! 69611 Old Wagon Wheel Fri-Sat, 9 to 4 Ariens snowblower, tools, walk-in tub, patio furniture, household items, leather couch, art, clothes, king bed, holiday decor & more. View pics at estatesales.net Hosted by Happy Trails Huge Estate Sale Absolutely everything goes! 950 N Hindeman St. Fri.-Sat 8-3 p.m. House, garage, yard, furniture, vintage comic books, tools, men's clothing, hunting items, smoker, and wicker patio furniture. Watch for pink signs Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions! Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806 Sharie 541-771-1150

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Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction, yard debris & moving services. You Call – We Haul! 541-719-8475. Dog Walker & Animal Care Will come to you, within 6 miles of Sisters. Please call for rates and references. Call Stacey (707)234-1890 UPLOADED EVERY TUESDAY! The Nugget Newspaper C L A S S I F I E D S are at www.NuggetNews.com

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GORDON’S LAST TOUCH Cleaning Specialists for CARPETS, WINDOWS & UPHOLSTERY Member Better Business Bureau • Bonded & Insured • Serving Central Oregon Since 1980 Call 541-549-3008 M & J CARPET CLEANING Area rugs, upholstery, tile & dryer-vent cleaning. Established & family-owned since 1986. 541-549-9090 THE NUGGET NEWSPAPER 442 E. Main Avenue POB 698, Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-9941

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 Top Knot Tree Care can handle all of your tree needs, from trims to removals. Specializing in tree assessment, hazard tree removal, crown reduction, ladder fuel reduction, lot clearing, ornamental and fruit tree trimming and care. • Locally owned and operated • • Senior and military discounts • • Free assessments • • Great cleanups • • Licensed, Insured and Bonded • Contact Bello @ 541-419-9655, Find us on Facebook and Google CCB#227009 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 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

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

Custom Homes • Additions Residential Building Projects Serving Sisters area since 1976 Strictly Quality CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 541-549-9764 John Pierce jpierce@bendbroadband.com

Lara’s Construction LLC. CCB#223701 Offering masonry work, fireplaces, interior & exterior stone/brick-work, build barbecues & all types of masonry. Give us a call for a free estimate. 541-350-3218

602 Plumbing & Electric

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 JERRY WILLIS DRYWALL & VENETIAN PLASTER All Residential, Commercial Jobs 541-480-7179 • CCB #69557 –THE NUGGET– Carl Perry Construction LLC Construction • Remodel Repair CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991

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605 Painting

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606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance

– All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing... Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122.

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Sisters Chevron Now Hiring All positions. Cashiers, gas attendants, and maintenance. Great pay, bonuses, PTO, medical insurance, and 401(k). Come join our team. Apply in person or call 541-549-5400. Sisters School District Seeking Live-in Housekeeper is hiring for the following for family without small children. Must like animals. Duties include full-time and part-time positions: Bus Driver part-time housekeeping, errands Custodian and various other tasks. Room Nutrition Specialist and board with private bathroom Competitive hourly wage, supplied as well as a salary. excellent benefits package, and References required. employer-paid PERS. 1-503-341-5311 To see a complete job description ~ Now Hiring ~ and to apply, go to: Three Creeks Brewing ssd6.org/departments/ Join our crew and help deliver humanresources/employment/. the finest beer, food and service CLASSIFIEDS! to Central Oregon and beyond! It pays to advertise in Full- and part-time positions The Nugget Newspaper available including line cook, Deadline is Monday host/hostess, and server. Pay before noon, 541-549-9941 or depends on experience and online at NuggetNews.com position. Email your resume to Uploaded every Tuesday resumes@threecreeksbrewing. at no additional cost to you! com to apply.

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PORTAL: Site to become ‘mobility hub’ for Sisters Country

Sisters to get five new ‘libraries’

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By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Under a proposal by Rotary Club of Sisters, the City would have first dibs on five “Little Libraries” that Rotary will build, stock, and maintain at its sole expense. These are the small woodand-glass variety like the one shown here located in the Coyote Springs subdivision. The name “Little Libraries” is not just a generic description of the structures, which will each hold about 100 books. It is the moniker of Little Free Library, a nonprofit started and headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin. They describe their vision and mission as follows: “Our mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Libraries. Our vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader. We believe all people are empowered when the opportunity to discover a personally relevant book to read is not limited by time, space, or privilege.” Rotary in Sisters has long provided tangible gifts to the City, such as the barbecue and hearth at the Village Green. Rand Rietmann, Rotary Club of Sisters president, met with the City Parks Advisory Board in November to articulate the concept and answer questions. Rotary would like to put the five library boxes in City parks where citizens and visitors alike could take a book, read a book, and leave a book. “Any library boxes that the City does not see being used would be offered to neighborhood-owned parks such as the one in McKenzie Meadows Village or in Saddlestone,” Rietmann said. ClearPine, a 97-unit development just north of Sisters, plans its own Little Library. Rietmann expects the City to accept the proposal in all or part by spring when installation would begin. Hal Darcey, a member of Sisters Rotary, has made the first prototype in his workshop. Rotarians have given input and a final design is expected to be approved by the Club in February. Darcey told The Nugget, “There are over 100,000 Little Libraries in more than 100 countries sharing 42 million books annually.” Steve Auerbach, incoming Rotary president, sees stocking the five library boxes as critical to their success. “We will have a mix of roughly 100 books in each library for

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Little Libraries are a neighborhood resource to share. adults and children. Some will be hardbound and others paperback.” On average, one book is shared in a Little Free Library every day according to administrators at the Wisconsin group. Rotary has a long history of improving literacy and for years has sponsored the annual Books for Kids program, where each first-grader at Sisters Elementary is given books of their choosing, selected in consultation with teachers and the Sisters Library. Questions raised at the November meeting included issues of vandalism and usage. The former was estimated to not be a problem, given the demographics and civic-mindedness of Sisters. The latter was answered by the worldwide popularity of the program. If interested in donating books, call 541-904-5132.

Sisters,” Reid said. After more than two years of negotiations between the City and the USFS, the City’s Urban Renewal Agency (URA) approved an offer letter last week to be sent to Deschutes National Forest Supervisor Holly Jewkes. In 2018, one of the top 20 strategies that came out of the Sisters Country Vision was “Forest Service Property Development.” Since that time, the parcel north of West Barclay Drive has been sold and is being developed as light industrial land. The large middle parcel has been sold for development of the Sisters Woodlands, including residential, mixed-use, open space, and light industrial zones. The parcel containing the current ranger station has been retained by the USFS for construction of their new facility, including a 13,000-square-foot station and a new warehouse. In April 2019, when the City and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) partnered to send a letter to the Forest Service indicating a strong interest in maintaining public ownership of the East Portal, the USFS agreed to take the property off the market and work with the two entities on a sale. Normally, federal land is sold through a government sale auction where the highest bidder wins the auction and purchases the property at an unspecified price.

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Negotiations involving the three parties became unwieldy due to government restrictions on both the FS and ODOT. Half of the 14.51 acres includes ODOT easements for the surrounding highways. The other half could be developed as a “mobility hub” for the City and serving western Deschutes County. To streamline the negotiations, the decision was made to have the City conduct negotiations with the Forest Service. After the City purchases the full 14-plus acres, ODOT will pay the City for their half of the property, so the Urban Renewal Project Fund and the City will be reimbursed by ODOT for a portion of the $675,000 purchase price. By securing the property, the City will retain the opportunity to develop the East Portal in a way that will benefit Sisters. Members of the URA board agreed that, although the price was higher than originally anticipated, the longterm value of the property to the City far exceeds the price. Over the next few months, the formal purchase and sale agreement will be crafted, approved, and signed by the USFS and the URA. The City would like to close by April 15, 2022. In November 2020, the City applied to ODOT for a grant through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) to master plan a mobility hub for multi-modal transportation uses including bikes, pedestrians, and public transportation on part of the East Portal property. The City was notified in May 2021 that the City was awarded $80,000 toward this effort.

The funds are contingent on owning the East Portal, or having a purchase option in place. These grant funds must be used by the end of June 2023, thus the desire to get the property secured. The funds from the sale of the property are not going to Washington D.C.; rather they will remain in the community to construct the new ranger station. Included in the project work to be done by the Forest Service will be to design and construct improvements along North Pine Street, including adjustments to the paved multi-use path. The USFS will also pay connection fees to the City for sewer and water services to the new ranger station. The total project is expected to take at least several years and will be done in phases. According to Supervisor Jewkes, “While the project will in part be funded through dollars acquired by the sale of the other former adjacent parcels, other costs involved are subject to appropriated funds, which have not been currently secured and are pending future congressional budget allocations. We expect to complete the improvements on Pine Street during Phase 2 or 3 of the ranger station construction project, which are still likely several years out.” The proposed 13,000square-foot, single-story building will be located northwest of the current office, oriented to North Pine Street. Reid is hopeful the first phase of the project will begin this summer. He said the public will be invited to a public meeting to view the plans.

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Wrestlers grapple at Oregon Classic By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The Oregon Wrestling Classic held January 14-15 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds is one of the most comprehensive tournaments in the state, including over 75 teams from all OSAA classifications. The tournament’s format places four or five teams from the same classification into pools, and those teams go head-to-head against each of the schools in the pool as dual matches through rounds. Sisters’ boys team wrestled in Pool No. 3 against Tillamook, Phoenix,

Philomath, Baker/Powder Valley, and North Marion. Sisters was missing some key members of the team due to sickness, leading to forfeits in a number of weight classes, which made it tougher to score points in the dual meet setup. After a bye in Round 1, Sisters had a rough time against Tillamook, as Ben Cooper (145) and Wyatt Maffey (152) were the only Outlaws to take down a Cheesemaker, resulting in a 72-9 loss as a team. “Tillamook is one of the top 4A teams in the state, and it was good for our guys to go up against such a quality

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Henry Rard, at 220 pounds, throws his Mountain View opponent

opponent even though they handed us our lunch,” said coach Gary Thorson. Round 3 turned out to be a nailbiter against Phoenix as the teams battled to a 42-42 tie against the Pirates. Winners for Sisters included Conrad Irlam (106), Carter Van Meter (113), Carson Brown (132), Cooper, Maffey, Dolan Pool (160), and Gabe Bailey (182). Sisters faced Philomath in Round 4, but fell 45-30 to the Warriors. Irlam, Van Meter, Cooper, Maffey, and Bailey picked up another win each, and Henry Rard (220) won with a pin for his first win of the tournament. Baker/Powder Valley, another top 4A team, handled the Outlaws in Round 5 63-15 with Maffey and Cooper coming away with victories. In the final dual matchup, the Outlaws took on North Marion, but couldn’t keep pace with the Huskies due to a number of forfeits and lost 41-24. However, Maffey and Cooper both won again to end the tournament undefeated. Van Meter, Brown, Tyler Patterson, Bailey, and Rard also picked up wins. Jayden Vogt also competed over the weekend for the Outlaws at 170 pounds.

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Brooklyn Cooper with a pin of Summit opponent in 115 class. Cooper raised his season record to 25-6 and Maffey improved to 17-8. “With four kids out, we knew going into the tournament it would be hard to win as a team in the dual-meet format, but we just emphasized to the kids that we would focus on controlling what we could control and do our best and that’s what they did,” said Thorson. Two of the Outlaws girls competed over the weekend in what is known as a renegade tournament, in which girls without complete teams can join in with girls from other schools to form a team. Daisy Patterson and Brooklyn Cooper paired up with the Ridgeview team. Patterson went 2-2, with both wins coming from pins,

while Cooper notched a 1-2 record. The Outlaws compete twice this week with a dualmeet tournament at North Marion on Wednesday, January 19, and then on to the Barlow Tournament on Friday, January 21.

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