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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Sisters Trails Alliance welcomes new board members

Sheriff Shane Nelson is satisfied with the way the nearly two-year-old revised law enforcement with the City of Sisters is going. “I feel like we’ve got excellent coverage,” he told The Nugget. “And, most important thing about it is having the relationship with the community.” The City of Sisters and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) agreed to a $711,200 annual contract in March of 2020. The contract allows for a DCSO lieutenant

The Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) welcomed Kathy Campbell and David Duehren to the board of directors at their January meeting. Campbell and Duehren, both Sisters residents, bring a wealth of nonprofit expertise to their new roles. Campbell has a longstanding interest in preserving recreational opportunities with an environmentally conscious approach. She and her late husband, Steve Ponder, had supported STA in various ways, and Campbell was

Law enforcement contract seen as success

Winter coat...

By Jim Cornelius

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Icy fog creeps into the bones, but it makes for a spectacular landscape, including this scene in Indian Ford Meadow. Sisters enjoyed a couple of icy mornings last week.

See SUCCESS on page 21

See STA on page 14

New SES building project on track By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Ground will not likely be broken for the new Sisters Elementary School until early spring, but Superintendent Curt Scholl confirmed that the project is moving forward as expected. “Yes, the building schedule is ambitious, but we are sticking with the plan to open in the fall of 2023 at the new site,” he said. The general plans for the K-5 building are largely complete and Scholl hopes to be able to share some drawings and designs with the public in the upcoming weeks. “We are hoping that when we get what are called the ‘50 percent designs’ done we will be able to make them available for everyone to see,” he said. Scholl had some good financial news about the money generated by the bond levy. Thanks to the sale of bonds at a premium,

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Water problems? What water problems? By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

the amount available to the district grew from the original $33.8 million to $39.2 million. “So even though we didn’t get a state grant that we applied for, to go toward the building, the extra $5 million-plus covers what we were hoping to get from the grant,” said Scholl. The architecture firm for the project, BLRB, which has offices in Tacoma, Spokane, Portland, and Bend has built schools in Gresham, Cottage Grove, and the Portland area, as well as North Star Elementary School in Bend. When asked about any concerns regarding the supply chain or labor shortages, Scholl indicated that shortage of building materials has improved and that builders are confident they will have the personnel to get things done. Scholl did concede that money concerns can always pop up and inflation is

The Nuggetʼs Sue Stafford is doing extensive reporting on the effect of long-term drought in Sisters Country, and specifically on the impact to homeowners with water wells running dry. As she has reported, residents within the city limits are served municipally. The City is projecting more than adequate capacity to meet growing demand with no foreseeable shortages. Outside the City’s boundary it’s an entirely different story, since property owners must drill their own well if they are not part of a community system provided by private water companies, like Avion Water Co., for example, who serves Squaw Creek Canyon Estates. Depending on location, private wells are plumbed as little as 300 feet in depth or up to 800 feet in the vicinity of Mountain View Road to reach water. The cost of a 750-foot well is between

See ELEMENTARY on page 14

See WATER on page 22

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Well drilling is a demanding job.

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Obituaries ........................ 4 Entertainment ................. 11 Crossword .......................18 Real Estate ................ 22-24 Meetings .......................... 3 Announcements...............10 Fun & Games ....................16 Classifieds.................. 19-21 Sisters Naturalist............ 23

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

Column was propaganda

To the Editor: I am a resident of Oregon, but not of Sisters. I obtained a copy of The Nugget from my motel. I appreciated the letter to the editor from Russ Flavel. He expressed my political view regarding the current status of politics in our great country. Simply put: patriots versus

leftist, socialist liberals. In contrast, I was disturbed by the guest columnist, Monica Tomosy. No doubt she is a professional columnist. Her treatise on politics is well-prepared although distorts the truth. The lengthy diatribe against the GOP and the January 6 fractured rally (now politically labeled an insurrection) is simply propaganda. The column is See LETTERS on page 8

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The Sisters Jazz Choir shone in a performance last week at Bend’s Tower Theater. They made the marquee at the landmark theater. PHOTO BY RICK JOHNSON

Change is due and worth a try By Ross Flavel Guest Columnist

A guest columnist had her say a while back. A second letter in support was published the following week. I wrote a rebuttal a week after that. I’d have been fine simply leaving it there, 2 to 1. Last week, however, she came back. The writer who, lest we forget, spent time in the Soviet Union over 40 years ago (among other biographical trivia) now singles me out, several times by name, saying that my initial response reminds her of what she encountered in the USSR! Really? Well, memories fade, I guess. A major difference, ignored or forgotten by Ms. Chaffin, between news media in the former Soviet Union and those of the United States is that both print and broadcast (radio and television) media within the USSR at the time cited were operated under strict control of the government. National print operations were generally limited to Isvestia, published by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, and Pravda, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Quite different than in this country. Regarding what she calls “Whataboutism”: When criticized for abuses of human rights by their governments, their citizens often cited our own failings in this regard. To telling effect. It is a key to exposing hypocrisy, with which the left is, of late, rife. In her original letter, as only one example, among other statements, Ms. Chaffin had this to say about 40-year-old Soviet and “right-wing” propaganda: that “they both rely on their domination of mass and social media.” Contrary to her assertion last week: 1. I can refute this. 2. I do so now. 3. It is untrue. By almost any measure, the media in this country, with very few and, thus, notable exceptions, is dominated by the left. To whom do they make political contributions? Which candidates do they support? What

stories do they run with and which do they ignore or trivialize? Where are they from and where did they obtain higher education? To what party are they affiliated? What causes do they support? Who do they aid and abet and who do they accuse of “treason,” “sedition,” and “insurrection”? (Although none have been charged, let alone convicted, of such crimes.) Curiously, and merely as an aside, how many have served in the armed forces? When one accuses a vast segment of our population of misconduct and neglects to attribute the same behavior when exhibited by another, the clear implication is that they are blameless in these regards. Such is not the case and to support such a claim, examples are a pretty standard requirement. I provided examples. These, of course, were not things Ms. Chaffin said, nor were they attributed to her, but rather things noted leaders among the left had said (H. Clinton, Pelosi, Biden) and common knowledge to those of us familiar with the subject. Finally, a very general observation regarding her lengthy defense of current Oregon governance: Although I love what the state has to offer, Oregon is an embarrassment in many regards — PERS, Portland riots and senseless destruction, homelessness, foster care, health care, unemployment insurance payouts (months delayed!), prison releases, education, even COVID response in some cases. It is difficult to place specific blame, but it is clear who’s been in charge — for a long time. I’d just say a change is due and well worth a try. I don’t think placing others in the driver’s seat for a change poses any undue risk but presents an opportunity to improve things and is easily reversed at the following election cycle. Ross Flavel, four-year resident of Berlin — yeah, that Berlin, the one occupied by and surrounded by the Soviet Union’s Red Army — since Ms. Chaffin deems such information pertinent to the discussion.

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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Growth fuels demand for electricity Greaney named

CIVICS TEACHER OF THE

YEAR PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

Gail Greaney holds her award for being named the Civics Teacher of the Year.

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters High School social studies and language arts teacher Gail Greaney received the honor of being named the 2021-22 Civics Teacher of the Year by the Classroom Law Project of Oregon (CLP). Greaney, who has taught at SHS for 16 years, learned of the award in November and was recognized by her peers on December 3 at the annual civics conference for teachers, sponsored by the Classroom Law Project. The CLP has its roots in Oregon dating back to the 1970s. According to its

website, the mission of the organization is “to serve as a leader in preparing students to become active, engaged, and informed participants in a democratic society.” The CLP supports training and provides materials for teachers in all grade levels related to civics. As an active member of the Oregon Law Project for many years, Greaney has taught Advanced Placement U.S. History and Advanced Placement Government in recent years, along with a variety of language arts classes. Greaney says that a key takeaway for students in her classes is “taking

perspective, hearing other people’s stories and points of view, and finding out ways to discover common ground.” She continued, “If we are able to facilitate that in our classrooms, we are also helping students experience and cultivate empathy, which is a cornerstone to operating as a democracy. “If we can actually create an environment where we are celebrating and encouraging different points of view, our students will be wellprepared to be effective contributors in society throughout their lives,” she said. See GREANEY on page 8

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

As The Nugget canvassed builders, developers, and realtors about the issue of long-term drought in Sisters Country, the conversation often turned to electricity needed to meet population growth that shows no sign of abating. The Nugget reached out to Central Electric Cooperative (CEC), the sole provider of electricity for the area. Spokesman Brent Ten Pas sounded confident when asked specifically about electric vehicle charging. The automotive industry projects that half of all passenger

vehicles sold by 2030 — just eight short years from now — will be battery powered. Charging those batteries is a major drain on the power grid. Can CEC meet the demand? The answer: “Central Electric is wellpositioned to meet the future electricity demand for electric vehicle growth in the Sisters area. Over the last decade, CEC upgraded transmission lines and substations to increase capacity to deliver electricity to members in the Sisters area for decades to come. We are excited that the nearly 96-percent carbon-free energy we provide See ELECTRICITY on page 8

Scholarship applications open for SHS seniors By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The 2022 Sisters Graduate R e s o u r c e O rg a n i z a t i o n (GRO) Scholarship application season is underway for seniors at Sisters High School (SHS). With six new scholarships, there is more opportunity for funds for post-high school education and training than ever. The window for applications opened last week and remains open until Monday, February 28. Counselor Rick Kroytz urges all students to

check out what is available, but to not wait until the last minute to get things done. “Other than students accepted to the military or who know they have no financial need due to full scholarships or family funds, all students should be motivated to apply,” he said. “In addition, students expecting to get the Oregon Promise to attend community college need to understand that it doesn’t cover all their college costs.” See SCHOLARSHIPS on page 10

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.

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Obituaries Don Berry

Tine Thissen

Don Berry crossed over while coming home from a last great-outdoors adventure, crabbing offshore in Newport, Oregon. Don was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Earle and Jean Berry. He was raised on a farm in Michigan, where he learned to fish and hunt, his lifelong passions. Following high school, he attended Adams State University in Colorado and Universidad de las Americas in Mexico. In 1983, in Denver, where he was a counselor at a county center for the disabled, Don met Barbara Wilhelm, a supervisor at the facility. “He followed me home and never left,” according to Barbara. They married in 1985 in Redstone, Colorado. After four years in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the couple moved to Santa Fe, where Don became an auto salesman, a career that supported the enthusiastic, friendly man for most of his life. His favorite job, however, was back in Colorado, where he had once been a “hot air balloon chaser” in a summer job. Four more years found Don and Barbara on the road again to Eugene, Oregon, in an old ’73 Winnebago. He wanted to live where he could catch salmon. Another four years passed before the couple uprooted one last time to move to their “cabin in the mountains” in Tollgate, where they have resided since.

On January 17, 2022, in Maastricht, The Netherlands, our Dutch Cowgirl Tine Thissen quietly rode on her final journey into the sunset. Born March 4, 1942 in Maastricht, Tine leaves behind her son, Mischa VanDalsen; sister, Karin Prince; grandchildren, Jesse and Renee; as well as countless family, friends, and extended family, both at home and in Sisters. Her many years in Sisters were among the happiest of her life. She loved her work and felt like she belonged here. The mountains, the lakes, the magnificent Ponderosa trees, the wildlife… and oh, the horses! They filled her heart with joy! Tine met so many wonderful people; made so many dear, unforgettable friends. She leaves us with loving gratitude for spirited friendships forged, and kindness shared with a

April 11, 1953 – January 13, 2022

James ‘Jim’ Concannon July 8, 1944 – January 15, 2022

Jim passed away peacefully from complications of lung cancer on Saturday, January 15, at St. Charles Hospital in Bend. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jim and Levina Concannon and raised in Mason City, Iowa. He was a brother to Mary and Omar, father to three sons, and longtime resident of Sisters, moving here in 1990. Jim was well-known throughout the Sisters community and had many friends and acquaintances. In his early years, he was employed in the profession of land surveying. When he moved to Sisters, he worked for local businesses, including Sisters Bakery. Before retiring, he worked at Lonesome Water Bookstore for his best friend, Tom. In retirement, he could be found volunteering for Habitat ReStore and helping a friend and her children in the community with their needs. His hobbies included hiking in the mountains and spending time at the Oregon coast camping near the beach. He was an avid photographer, baker, and allaround handyman. He had a gypsy soul and loved the outdoors. His son will spread his ashes at several beautiful places on his way back to Iowa. His family would like to thank his healthcare providers and the St. Charles Family Care Clinic in Sisters for keeping an eye on him. Although gone, he will be remembered fondly by his friends, family, and community. Be content that he was able to enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon the last three decades of his life.

March 4, 1942 – January 17, 2022

As Barbara taught art and painted, Don transferred from cars to recreational vehicle sales in 2000, beginning at Big Country RV and finishing at All Seasons RV and Marine. His life was filled with fishing and hunting. As a couple, the Berrys were often at a site where Don fished or hunted while his wife sketched and painted landscapes and wildlife. Their huskies were always along. He was a man very proud of his wife’s success in her paintings and other artistic endeavors. Don also easily developed friendships with like-minded hunters and fishermen. His free days were spent on fun adventures with a wide selection of friends, whether or not any game was tagged or bagged. One of these friends, thinking of Don, said, “There’s a special place in Heaven for hunters and fishermen.” Don is survived by his wife, Barbara; mother, Jean; brother, Doug; sister, Linda Maycroft; and stepdaughter, Kris Schuler; along with Nikki and Aki, the family dogs. A celebration of life will be held in April.

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“Dutch Cowgirl.” As a fitting close, with a minor word change, in Camp Tamarack she used to sing this little song at the campfire: “I’m a poor lonesome cowgirl, I’m a long, long ways from home, And this poor lonesome cowgirl Has got a long, long ways to go Over mountains, over valleys, Until the day is done My horse and I keep riding Into the setting sun.”

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Turnovers Wrestlers compete at Mid-Valley Classic cost Outlaws on hardwood By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

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The Outlaws lost 78-49 at Cascade on Tuesday, January 25, and on Friday fell 55-37 at Woodburn. Tuesday’s game against Cascade was the first road game for the Outlaws after hosting four straight games at home. The Cougars boast a 6-foot-11-inch and a 6-foot7-inch post in their starting lineup, and the towering duo were a challenge for the Outlaws. The first quarter was a tough physical battle that saw the Outlaws push the Cougars throughout the period. Sisters went up 10-9 behind five points from Max Palanuk, but Cascade kept scoring and at the close of the quarter held a five-point advantage over the Outlaws. Cascade took a 24-14 lead in the second quarter before the Outlaws went on an 8-0 run and cut the Cougars’ lead to two points. The scoring surge was led by Palanuk, who had two three-pointers during the run. Sisters gave the Cougars 13 points in the quarter off of turnovers. In the third, Jessey Murillo had a solid quarter and scored six points at the basket against the Cougars’ See BASKETBALL on page 18

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The Outlaws wrestling team took part in the Tod Surmon/Mid-Valley Classic, featuring 15 teams, January 28-29 at South Albany High School. “We faced some great competition,” said Coach Gary Thorson. “We went up against mostly 5A and 6A teams in this tourney, but came in a little banged up and recovering from recent sickness. We were a little flat.” After winning his first round by pin, Wyatt Maffey lost a nailbiter 9-8 in the semifinals to Daniel Jaramillo of Ridgeview. He bounced back to place third overall with a 7-3 decision over Daniel Hanlon of Mountainside. Maffey leads the Outlaws’ team with a 29-9 overall record. Henry Rard made it to the championship match at 220 pounds before falling to Joseph Martin of Ridgeview. Rard’s season record stands at 16-14. “Henry had his best weekend of wrestling ever,” said Thorson. Carter Van Meter notched a fourth-place finish at 113

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pounds, raising his season record to 20-13. He pinned his man in the quarterfinals, but lost 10-2 in the semis and got pinned in the third-place match in a battle at the 5:13 mark. Jacob Washington (10-15) placed fifth in the 195-pound class after coming back from a first-round loss to win in the semis over Landon Overbay of Ridgeview. Hayden Kunz received a first-round bye, lost by fall to Caleb Hawkes of Sandy in the quarterfinals, and got knocked out of contention in the semifinals at 138 pounds, with a loss to league rival Gradin Fairbanks of Philomath in an 8-4 decision. Jared Miller, wrestling in the 160-pound class, lost his first-round match by fall, and, after a bye in the next round, lost a 10-4 decision. His record stands at 13-9 for the season. In the 170-pound class, Jayden Vogt (7-17) started off with a pin over Aaron Hibdon of Southridge, but got taken down quickly in the next round by undefeated Emmett Henderson of Junction City. He closed out the tourney with a loss to Matthew Trulson of Corvallis.

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Sisters, one of four 4A schools in the meet, placed 10th overall with 54 points. Sandy High School won the tournament with 144.5 points to edge Philomath, which finished with 140. Daisy Patterson, who

It’s great that our kids get to compete here at home at the statequalifying meet. Our focus now is on getting healthy and healed up and ready for district. — Coach Gary Thorson

won both of her matches at the meet (scores not available) will be competing on Saturday, February 5 in Redmond at the Girls’ Regional Championships. Sisters is scheduled to travel to Cascade High School Thursday, February 3, for a three-way meet that includes Marshfield. The Cascade Cougars will also play host to the 4A State Championships later this month. Thorson is excited that Sisters will be hosting the District Championships on Saturday, February 12. “It’s great that our kids get to compete here at home at the state-qualifying meet,” he said. “Our focus now is on getting healthy and healed up and ready for district.”

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Lively exhibits bring visitors to High Desert Museum By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

High Desert Museum members glimpsed hints of utopia and indigenous futurism on Friday, at the preview for the new exhibition “Imagine a World.” Featuring themed, catered treats and a live DJ, the event also offered access to other temporary shows currently on display. The brightest, most exciting section of “Imagine a World” features original artworks. Called “Indigenous Futurisms,” it shows three Native artists who “envision alternative worlds and recognize the ways that cosmology, science, and futurism have long been part of Indigenous worldviews and oral traditions,” imagining “Native people well into the future.” Above visitors’ heads float the space-suited “Astra Sapiens” of Frank Buffalo Hyde (Nez Perce/Onondaga Nation, Beaver Clan). The Santa Fe artist described the intention behind the installation: “We live in a world addicted to living our best lives on social media... My perspective is from a position of power and positivity. A good amount of my work isn’t for the gaze of the art market or collectors—it’s for Indigenous people.” From closer to home come Brutis Baez (Wasco, Paiute, Warm Springs), presenting a video installation; and Camas Logue (Klamath, Modoc, Northern Paiute), a multidisciplinary artist. Logue’s shimmering, textural works in oil and graphite on wood form a bold and entrancing diptych. The future implied is a sobering one; the piece is named after last year’s Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon, the thirdlargest fire in the history of the state since 1900. The title reads, “(loloks / bootleg fire) our ancestral homelands

burn while the settlers steal the water.” Critics have taken to task various “back to the land” lifestyle efforts and idealistic communes in the American West, like those featured in this exhibit. Commonly led and inhabited by white people of European colonial ancestry, these movements — following the 19th century’s “manifest destiny” credo — assume that the West’s alluring, wide-open spaces are empty, blank, just waiting for white visionaries, builders, ranchers, and farmers to fill them up. The West was already rich with history, culture, nature, and humanity for thousands of years before colonization. “Imagine a world where Indigenous people have the land back,” wrote Logue in an artist’s statement, “how that would truly be back to the land.” Educational displays with sculptural elements and interactive touches fill up most of the small gallery. “Imagine a World” focuses on the Utopian dreams and historical realities of several intentional communities in the West. The most well-known to Oregonians is likely to be Rajneeshpuram, an experiment in alternative living that went awry (see related article, page 16). Drop City was a classic counterculture artists’ community, formed in Colorado in 1965. The founders saw

their new way of living as an extension of Drop Art, an approach they invented. Their work was influenced by Allan Kaprow’s infamous Happenings and the improvised performances of artists like John Cage at Black Mountain College. Inspired by the architectural ideas of Buckminster Fuller and Steve Baer, residents famously built domes and zonohedra to live in, using auto parts and other inexpensive or recycled materials. Part of one dome is installed at the High Desert Museum, with its geometric panels labeled “Do Not Touch.” In 1967 the group won Fuller ’s Dymaxion Award for their efforts. A large black plaque at the show read, “For being such an out there, on-thecutting-edge community, the gender division was remarkably traditional. I’ll just say that I never saw a guy wash a dish.” The quote was attributed to Drop City member Carol DiJulio. Another display explores Hog Farm, a roving hippie experiment sometimes taking the form of a commune. Spearheaded by activistclown-wildman Wavy Gravy (a.k.a. Hugh Romney) and his wife Bonnie Beecher (a.k.a. Jahanara Romney), the group combines media pranksterism, clowning, and working toward political change, and supporting events such as the Woodstock festival.

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At the exhibit’s center, an interactive art installation allowed visitors to type in words describing their potential Utopia, resulting in a computer-generated projection. “Imagine a World” runs through September 25. Other temporary exhibitions on view included “X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out” from the Smithsonian, a visually stunning, immersive installation of undulating black-and-white X-rays of fish species arranged in evolutionary sequence (through May 8). “Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening” celebrates several Native people who draw on running as a means of empowerment, sovereignty and cultural revitalization (through April 3).

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Local author shares unknown details about Pearl Harbor By Edie Jones Correspondent

On the morning of December 7, 1941, the H o n o l u l u R C A o ff i c e received and delivered the last warning of an imminent attack that was sent to the military command in Hawaii. Detailed in Sisters author Valarie Anderson’s recently released book “Pearl Harbor’s Final Warning: A Man, A Message, and Paradise Lost” are the chronological happenings of what took place after it arrived, and how coding snafus caused it to arrive at Fort Shafter nearly two hours after the initial Pearl Harbor attack. The book reveals difficult-to-comprehend truths about that day. Today, in a world of instant communication, the events leading up to the attack are greeted with disbelief. The book is the true story about the “courtesy” message sent by the Japanese with the exact date and time of the attack. Though delivered, it was a message unheeded by the bureaucracy of the military. Valarie’s writing of the

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days before and after the attack began when she opened a red suitcase that had been stored under a bed at her recently deceased mother’s home. In it, she found letters, yellowed newspaper clippings, radiograms, and carbon copies of memos. Here was her family’s Pearl Harbor Story. In 1941, George Street, Valarie’s grandfather, was the manager of Honolulu’s RCA Communication office. He, his 17-year-old daughter Barbara (Valarie’s mother), and college-bound son, George Jr., lived through the attack. George Sr. kept detailed communications, some unknown to even the Army and the Navy. As the details of this horrifying time in our nation’s history are exposed, our impression of what happened takes on an entirely new form. Each new bullet of information builds on the last, causing heartbeats to quicken as we visually strive to put together all the pieces of this puzzle. Many times throughout the book you will ask yourself, “How could that be? How could that have happened?”

The truth is that it did happen, and it is carefully revealed through citations, copies of radiograms, photographs, and years of research by the author. If this takes you back to laboring through high school history text, think again. This book is in no way boring! Even though we think we know “the end of the story” we quickly discover we don’t. Each chapter leaves you clamoring to continue. The attack comes in the middle of the book; however, you will continue to read with excitement and suspense right up to the final words. The details of life in Honolulu in the days and months that followed the attack clearly show how paradise was lost. I’m sure some of you reading this were alive during that time, as I was, and know firsthand of the rationing that took place, papering over windows, and hiding under covers during a blackout. As horrible as war is, Anderson makes sure all

who read her book are aware of how the country came together when the circumstances required it. Whether it was giving blood, filling sandbags, making bandages, performing first aid, or driving emergency vehicles, civilians and the military worked side by side to prepare for whatever emerged after December 7. The war

effort was everywhere, and everyone did their part. Whether you are a history buff who delights in detail, have connections with the military, or are a citizen that hungers to know the facts of our country, this book is for you. As one review said, “This book should be required reading for all high school students.” Valarie Anderson has done a superb job of research and bringing to life little-known facts important to our history. In addition, her writing is anything but dry or uninteresting! This is a book that will hold you spellbound and is well worth the time and emotion it creates. Even though it is an account of history over eighty years in the past, it is a wonderful reminder to remember Pearl Harbor and the significance of that day. The book is available at www.valarieanderson.com and Paulina Springs Books. • Large organic produce selection • Huge organic & natural selection storewide

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GREANEY: Civics education is important to teacher Continued from page 3

Greaney believes her nomination came from a former student, but award winners can be nominated also by administrators, colleagues, parents, or members of the community. Criteria for selection for the award includes participation in CLP for at least five years, collaboration and training with other educators, active work with stakeholders to create a strong culture for civic education and engagement, and being one who inspires creativity, critical thinking, active learning, and civic participation. When asked what it means to her to receive the award, Greaney said, “I have been to the CLP conference for many years where the award is presented and the winners are always incredibly impressive people who have done things like start nonprofits and organize huge community change projects, so to [be] chosen for what I do within my school and classroom felt very gratifying.” Greaney has been active in the push to weave a defined requirement for civic education into the state social studies standards, which was approved by the Oregon Legislature last year. “Sisters High School has always had such standards for civic education within our curriculum, but now it is expected in all schools in the state,” she said. “That change is a win for all students in Oregon.”

ELECTRICITY: CEC prepared for more electric cars in Sisters Continued from page 3

to our members will power these future EVs (electric vehicles).” Does CEC’s strategic long-term planning further anticipate the increase in demand? Ten Pas said: “Yes. CEC is one of the fastestgrowing cooperatives in the country and continues to meet the rapid current and future growth in its service territory, including electricity to charge electric vehicles. Not only have we been actively planning for EV growth, but we are also encouraging it.” CEC recently rolled out its EV rebate program, which incentivizes EV owners to register their vehicle with CEC by offering rebates for members to install Level 2 chargers. (See The Nugget, January 12, “Charging up in Sisters to get easier.”)

LETTERS

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an assault on truth and a clever, devious attempt to project radical, leftist ideology as “a call to action.” As Russ said, be aware folks, they walk among us. Scott Kinder

Public sector key to vaccines

To the Editor: A recent article in The New York Times dealt in depth with the remarkable story of the development of the mRNA (Messenger RNA) technology. This is the medical advance that yielded highly effective COVID vaccines, in record time. I read the article in part to track through the series of breakthrough discoveries that enabled this success story, in particular to understand to what extent the discoveries were made by the pharmaceutical industry in their research efforts, and how important were government labs, or government funded research grants at independent labs or universities. To quote from the article, “The breakthroughs behind the vaccines unfolded over decades, little by little, as scientists across the world pursued research in disparate areas, never imagining their work would one day come together to tame the pandemic of the century.” The article mentions Dartmouth, Penn, Harvard, and U of Texas; Scripps Research Institute, a Hungarian immigrant researcher, and a Chinese post-doctoral researcher. Probably the most important institution mentioned is the Vaccine Research Center, part of National Institute of Health (NIH). Their role in coordinating research efforts, and then expediting testing and trials, was crucial. The only obvious private sector player in this 60-year development history, is a small firm in Vancouver, BC, and even there, the primary researcher was employed by University of British Columbia before starting the private research firm. The private sector was instrumental in manufacturing; as the article describes their role: “The pharmaceutical companies harnessed these findings and engineered a consistent product that could be made at scale, partly with the help of Operation Warp Speed.” I find this article informs a few interesting aspects of our current political debates:

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• Immigration, especially of highly educated researchers, is important, and should be encouraged. • Government-sponsored, funded, and coordinated research is important, and something the private sector has little or no incentive to provide. • The U.S. has the highest pharmaceutical prices in the world. One of the justifications often put forward is that we need profitable companies, to keep a steady stream of new drugs in the pipeline. In the development of mRNA vaccines, their role is very far downstream, with the research heavy-lifting done by others. • International cooperation is vitally important, and is probably best performed by government. • Dr. Fauci played an important role in the AIDS research that helped develop the mRNA process, and also in proposing the establishment of the Vaccine Research Center. He, along with several others, is an American hero. John Adamson

People’s Rights

To the Editor: I wanted to thank you for your reporting on this recent Tuesday meeting (“Sheriff warns of effects of drug policy, The Nugget, January 26, page one; “Venue of Sheriff’s presentation stirred controversy,” The Nugget, January 26, page 7). I found it very accurate. I was surprised when I had an email from The Bend Bulletin (that I get everyday) on an article by G. Andrews dated January 17, on Sheriff Nelson’s acceptance of a meeting with People’s Rights. I was shocked and extremely concerned at the quote from Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel. (Editor’s note: The quote in question is published below.) I admit I really didn’t know much about our DA, but his comments inspired me to write to him. His response was very alarming. I wasn’t planning on going to this particular meeting until I got the response from John Hummel. I didn’t understand all the commotion. I, like you, was in attendance because I wanted to record what took place for my own notes. As I said before, your article was very accurate. The one thing I believed I missed was the loud applause and standing See LETTERS on page 18

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Veterans contribute to community

Outlaws swimmers making progress By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

PHOTO COURTESY LANCE TROWBRIDGE

American Legion Post 86 hosted an oratorical contest on January 22. wood to those families living on a limited income. The post also has veterans who work at the Kiwanis Food Bank every Thursday. Another service provided by Sisters Post 86 includes children and youth support activities. One of those activities is the Oratorial Program, where high school students compete for scholarship dollars by giving speeches related to the Constitution of the United States. There are three levels of competition – Post, District, and Department of Oregon. If a freshman in high school were to compete all four years of high school, he or she could amass up to $5,000 per year. Other programs include

The American Legion, Sisters Post 86, is part of a national organization. The history of the American Legion began with a charter from Congress in the year 1919, following the end of World War I, when Congress recognized the need to help veterans who were disabled by the war or had families who needed support. Post 86 established its charter in 1986 and serves the Sisters community by supporting veterans and their families with memorial services, flying the American flag on national holidays, and maintaining a veteran memorial at the Village Green Park. Post 86 veterans operate a firewood ministry, providing

the Law Enforcement Camp, which is a week-long activity in June, where participants learn the basics of becoming a police officer. Another program is Boys State and Girls State, where students learn how the Oregon State Legislature works at the capitol in Salem. Sisters Post 86 meets with the VFW Post 8138 the first Wednesday of each month. The members participate in Memorial Day observances, the Rodeo Parade, Veterans Day in the schools, and the Christmas Parade. Contact Post 86 by calling Lance Trowbridge at 541903-1123, or the VFW Post 8138 by calling Pat Bowe at 541-588-0192.

Sisters High School athletes are back in the pool after the 2021 season was stymied by the pandemic. New coach Alex Bick reports that the team is building up its strength once again. In the team’s most recent five-way meet at Stayton, sophomore Ella Bartlett, who is also on the Nordic ski team, had a busy day. Bartlett notched a runner-up finish in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 5:40.14 and placed sixth in the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:36.80. The team of Bartlett, Elizabeth Bates, Lizzie McCrystal, and Neya Kountchev placed sixth in the 200-meter freestyle relay in 2:31.00. The same group also

took sixth in the 200-meter medley relay in 2:54.09. Kountchev placed fifth in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 1:20.59. She also placed eighth in the 50-meter freestyle, with a time of 35.53. Highlighting the boys’ results was the one-two finish in the 50-meter freestyle as Clayten Heuberger dominated the field in 26.90, while his teammate Joseph Souza placed second in 28.71. Heuberger was a doublewinner with his performance in the 100-meter backstroke, finishing in 1:06.95, which was over 21 seconds ahead of second place. “Our team is small, but it’s so good for the kids to be able to be back in the pool,” said Bick. “They are showing a lot of dedication to making this season happen.”

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SCHOLARSHIPS: Students are encouraged to apply Continued from page 3

Kroytz encourages parents to get involved with the process by helping their student to get registered on the GRO site and to set a personal timeline for getting things done. The application and all the information students need can be found at www. sistersgro.org. There are a total of 69 different scholarships — all funded locally — that are available through Sisters GRO, and some include multiple awards, according to Laura Kloss, program director for GRO. Last year GRO awarded over $180,000 in total. Since 2008, GRO has awarded over $1.2 million. New scholarships this year include the Les and Lori Cooper, Myers Family, Bedouin, Julie Gravely, Bob Gould, Dream Cleanz Business/Leadership, and the Claire Kanzig Memorial Cross-Country scholarships. Scholarships are sponsored by individuals, families, businesses, civic organizations, and family trusts, according to Kloss. “We can’t thank our community donors enough for their continual generosity and support of Sisters High School graduates,” she said. Kloss notes that the variety of scholarships means that there really is something

for every post-high school plan. The“Anyone Sisters Cold Weather who is even Shelter (SCWS) considering continuing In partnership with in local their education any direcchurches, SCWS is providing free tion beyond Sisters High hot meals and a warm, safe place School should check out to stay this winter. Throughout what GRO offers,” she said. February, shelter location is the “Scholarships Sisters old Sisters Habitatthrough for Humanity GRO are just for Street, two- and building at not 141 W. Main four-year institutions. There upstairs. Access is from the back are scholarships that are of the building. The Shelter willdesopen at 6specifically p.m. each night.for trade ignated or technical programs, Free Vaccination Clinic and even certificate The clinic is being heldprograms. February The for 12-4 eachp.m. scholar3, 10, criteria and 17, from at ship as301 well.” Sistersvaries Fire Hall, S. Elm St. Moderna (18added, and up),“Sometimes Pfizer Kroytz (12 and up), and Johnson students think they& don’t Johnson are GPA available. and but have the to First apply, second dose as well as boosters criteria for scholarships range are available, as is a fourth shot from a 2.0 average on up,” he for the immune compromised. said. “The seniorsand also For more information freeneed to understandservices: that because transportation call 541-we have so many scholarships to 699-5109. offer, the GRO board and the The 2022 Special donors work hardOlympics to ‘spread Polar Plunge the wealth.’” This year’s event is Saturday, Kroytz Kloss, February 5 at and Riverbend Park.along with volunteers PleaseASPIRE join us or pledge your and members are availsupport for of yourGRO, local Sisters able to assist in the High School Unifistudents ed Program. For more information visit: which application process, support.soor.org/team/390314. is now done completely electronically. Take a Tour! Take The Survey! help TheTo Sisters Schoolstudents District has get focused on applying, a (C4C) pizza asked Citizens4Community night bethe held to help will identify bestTuesday, future use of the current8elementary school. February in the lecture C4C has created a public survey room at Sisters High School that will generate and help beginning at ideas 6 p.m., with indicate the viability of these and adults on hand to help out. previously submitted ideas. Later In spring, addition, Kloss will in the the community willbe on handto during school be asked assist withthe further day at SHSThon February 8, prioritization. e survey link, map, 24, and 28. floorplan, and more can be found at Scholarships will be https://www.citizens4community. com/elementary-school-outreach. awarded at the Senior Become more familiar with the site Celebration, scheduled for by taking a building tour Wednesday, May 18. Feb. 5, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at 611 E. Cascade Ave.

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Business owners: Are you the recipient of a bundle (or more) of Nuggets each week? Those huge, fat rubberbands are nice and stretched out, and highly valued by the Nuggeteers that bundle your papers each week. If you can save them, we’d love to useby them again. And resume Friday, February to those of you who already 18. return them to us: thank you! Application are Questions? Call Bethpackets at available at the cooperative’s 541-549-9941.

Central Electric Co-op seeks Sisters board member The board of directors of Central Electric Cooperative (CEC), Inc. is accepting applications from co-op members interested in being considered for the position of director from District No. 1, which includes the City of Sisters and the communities of Tollgate, Black Butte Ranch, and Camp Sherman. The successful candidate will serve out the term vacated by Bill Rainey, who retired from the board after seven years of service. The appointed director may run for reelection to the position’s three-year term in April 2024. Prospective candidates should have experience serving on committees or boards where fiscal responsibility is paramount in the group discussion/decision process. Prospective candidates should also possess in-depth business background/education. Interested parties, must submit a completed application, letter of interest, and

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

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Fire District Book focuses on importance of listening seeks board member Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District (SCSRFPD) is seeking applicants to fill a vacant position on the board of directors. After reviewing all applications, the board will appoint the successful candidate to the vacant position through June 30, 2023. The board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Members of the board serve on the SCSRFPD Budget Committee. Members of the board of directors must be a resident or own real estate within the boundaries of the Fire District, which includes the City of Sisters, Camp Sherman, Squaw Creek Canyon Recreational Estates, Tollgate, Crossroads, and other small subdivisions. Completed applications should be returned with a cover letter and be received in the Fire District’s administrative office no later than Monday, February 14 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at the district’s administrative office at 301 S. Elm St., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at www.sistersfire.com.

Learning to listen well can transform a young person’s life. Do you remember anyone actually teaching you how to listen? Education and interpersonal skills are all about listening and understanding what you heard. Understanding is much more than remembering the words. To truly understand, one needs to feel and comprehend the underlying message and values presented. Two local professional women, Linda B. Wolff and Joyce Burk Brown, collaborated in writing a new book for young readers, “The Magic in Listening.” It is an early-reader fiction book for ages 4-8 years and was published by Windemere Press. The objective of the book is to help young people understand many of the key elements involved in successful listening. Both women know from experience both personally as parents and grandparents and professionally, how essential really listening is in all relationships. “The Magic in Listening” takes the reader on a journey with Emma and TJ as they go on a “Treasure Hunt” into a magical forest. They learn how to listen from the most unusual and enchanting

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characters. On this lively adventure they meet a talking elephant, a smart beaver, a playful dolphin and seal, and a tiny bear cub. Each animal shows the reader different ways to listen. Watching closely, the reader discovers how each animal unlocks a different aspect of listening to find the treasure. “The Magic in Listening is a wondrous tale of whole body listening for all ages,” said Shannon Pugerude M.Ed. “It is an adventure that leaves you wanting to play and learn more from Gramma’s Magical Forest. As a longtime special educator and educational consultant, I am thrilled to see a children’s book that incorporates the

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essence of active listening, one of the most important skills for any of us to learn.”

“It includes compassion, humor, diversity, fun artwork, and a loving message of a very needed skill,” said Dale Rausch, retired teacher and grandmother. “It’s filled with all the components that make for an educational yet enjoyable book for young children. My 3-year-old grandson loved the book and asked me questions as we were going through it.” “The Magic in Listening” is available on Amazon. com and locally at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters.

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Prince Glaze

and the Lone Rangers By Maret Pajutee | Correspondent

He was an Oregon boy, born in the Willamette Valley in 1877, raised in Prineville, spending summer months in a cabin near Black Butte. His proud father, Tillman Glaze, saloon keeper, horse breeder, fiddler, and homesteader of Glaze Meadow, named his firstborn son “Prince Jerry Glaze.” Prince grew up wandering in wild Central Oregon landscapes. I imagine him learning to handle a horse in the rugged juniper and sage canyons near the Crooked River and playing with his two sisters and little brother in the sweet-smelling oldgrowth pine groves near Indian Ford Creek during the long days of July. The entire

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books or on the Internet. I couldn’t find stories of his childhood. There is his wedding license from 1906 and his obituary in 1946. It says he worked for the Forest Service for 15 years. We don’t know what he did with himself in Eugene in the years before he passed away. But Prince Glaze did leave us something, glimpses of his adventures long ago in the wilds of the Cascade mountains. Why he turned away from his father’s businesses and the bustle of Prineville to choose a life in the forest for 15 years is a mystery. Maybe those summers exploring the ponderosa pine forests, meadows, and nearby icy Metolius River left a longing in him for greener country. He joined a small cadre of men with the unique skill sets needed to do the early business of managing the Cascade National Forest, later named the Santiam Forest and finally the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests. The mission was to provide TESY USFS PHOTO COUR forest resources, including enzie Pass. wood, as well as clean water cK M ar ne st re Fo scade National and wildlife in perpetuity. Prince Glaze in Ca

Prince Glaze was one of the early few working for the Forest Service in 1905, the days of the brand-new National Forest. Steve Lent, the historian of the Prineville Bowman Museum, showed me an unusual collection of photos while I was researching the Glaze homestead on the north end of Glaze meadow. There is a formal portrait of Prince Glaze with impeccable suit, tie, and handlebar mustache. In the forest, he is sometimes work-casual, standing in a burned forest or next to loaded pack horses, or tall in the saddle striking a pose. In his later years he has an old-Hollywood, Gary Cooper-like presence. His final appearance is in a colorized shot from 1936, with a sharp volcanic peak over his shoulder and the faintest shadow of the Forest Service badge on his shirt pocket. Who lugged early camera equipment into the wild, and why, is also a mystery. Maybe Prince could look the part of a ranger, but technically he was not “The Ranger.” That title lay with Perry South, who set up the first Sisters Ranger Station in the old Allingham Ranch House in

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The early workforce got a nickel badge, a compass, a pocket-sized book of the rules, a diary to keep track of their daily accomplishments, and $720 to $900 a month. They were expected to provide their own gun, horse, and food for themselves and their steed. In 1905 Prince stands in a burned forest next to a small tent, which was also part of the equipment supplied, along with items for timber marking and measuring. Many worked alone, although the Forest Service soon discovered the benefits of allowing a handy wife to tag along, unpaid. In another 1905 photo you might notice his companion riding sidesaddle with a long skirt, probably his bride, Florence Ethel Liggett. In 1910 Ethel is seen smiling in a semi-permanent camp with tables and shelves and a woodstove. By 1926 she is pictured riding comfortably in trousers and kneehigh boots. And there is often a dog. Many baby boomers remember the popular show “Lassie,” about the dog who always saved the day, working alongside a forest ranger in the 1960s. Prince traveled with his dog as well, and his canine companion is present in many photos, even seen guarding a primitive jungle phone in 1915,

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family was known to be musical, and maybe their tunes were accompanied by nighthawks calling across Glaze Meadow on those warm summer nights. But much of the life of Prince Glaze is lost to time. There is no easy trace of him in the history

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the Metolius Basin in 1906. Prince Glaze might have been a forest guard or assistant, and would likely have been assigned to duties such as: patrolling, surveying homestead claims with the forest boundary, building and clearing trails, finding and extinguishing wildfires, managing grazing permits, and detecting timber theft. There were tests for the lonely job that few modern-day rangers could pass. The regulations said only men between the ages of 21 and 40 were eligible and must be “capable of enduring hardships and of performing severe labor under trying conditions.” Also needed were surveying skills to investigate trespass by homesteaders, knowing your way around a gun and having good marksmanship, tying diamond hitches, and loading a mule or pack horse quickly, in a specified time. Some tests even included cooking over campfires and being able to eat the results. Reading and writing skills were needed, to start filling out forms that provided the data that the young bureaucracy needed to begin to manage this new huge chunk of public land.

connected to civilization by miles of wires strung in trees. Not everyone was supportive of public lands unavailable for unrestrained use. Part of the job, even back then, was public relations, convincing people that managing the forests in a sustainable fashion was a good idea. Maybe this explains the noble photos of Prince on a horse at Scott Lake or standing near McKenzie Pass with the shield of the Cascade National Forest. Today, Forest Service rangers are supported by a staff of specialists in biology, forestry, ecology, botany, engineering, archeology, and more. But because of decentralized organization of the agency, they still carry many responsibilities alone at the district. Former Sisters District Ranger Kristie Miller reflected, “In the rangering job, things are both the same and different today from 1905. One way it’s the same is that it’s still a lonely job. Everything stops with the district ranger. When there’s something going on that the public doesn’t like, the district ranger is likely the one to hear about it. But it’s important for Central Oregon to know that this truly is a special place. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also gratifying

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to work for the Forest Service here because of the support we get from the public. I used to say that, even when people were angry at us, it was important to acknowledge that they felt that way because they cared about the forest. Here I knew people cared because they showed support in what we do and showed us every day.” If Prince Glaze were to show up for work in Sisters Country today he would have to trade in his horse for a truck and leave his dog at home. His wife might become a ranger or forest supervisor. There have been lawsuits and hiccups along the way, as societal values have become more complex. But thanks to the care of rangers, their staff, and involved citizens, Prince would still recognize many of his old haunts and be able to rest under a big pine tree in the sweet peace of water music and wind in the high Cascade forests.

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Prince Glaze

and the Lone Rangers By Maret Pajutee | Correspondent

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anxious to deepen that commitment by serving as an active and involved board member. Campbell’s journalism background is already being put to good use in support of STA’s email communications, and her many years of experience in planning and producing programs and events will serve the organization well as Sisters emerges from COVID-19 and the Speaker Series and member gatherings restart. Campbell has been a key figure in the Sisters Science Club, initiating the effort to gain nonprofit status, serving on the board, and acting as the driver behind the highly successful Science Club lecture series. The STA is honored to have her passion and skill set in support of their work. Vice Chair Catherine Hayden said, “I have the distinct impression that she is a ‘doer.’ Kathy is outgoing and capable of taking on a project and seeing it through. She has good ideas for developing connections to other community organizations.” Duehren believes in giving back and, as hiking is one of his primary activities, he wanted to direct his volunteer support where he’s most active and has a great deal of experience. And that would be a recreational nonprofit, a perfect fit for board service

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with STA. Duehren also has a significant amount of nonprofit board experience having served as a board member of Kiwanis in Sisters and as treasurer of the Tech Catholic Community board at MIT. His resume is packed with tech experience and he’s already jumped into a project that will enable STA to provide better, more detailed maps for trail users. Duehren has been a volunteer with STA over the years and is anxious to step up to a bigger commitment. Board member Paula Gallego said, “David has good ideas, is a doer, loves

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the trails and hiking and is anxious to get involved and be hands on.” “We are continually amazed at the knowledge, experience, and generosity of folks in Sisters,” said STA Board Chair Rick Retzman. Both Kathy and David responded to our call for new board members with a desire to share their talents with STA, and their skill sets are a great addition to our board. We’re very excited to

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have them join our team. Our thanks to departing board member Kris Calvin. Kris has contributed above and beyond during his tenure, leading the effort for the new Peterson Ridge Trailhead kiosk, crafting and installing it, among many other accomplishments.” The STA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people and communities to each other and their natural surroundings. In cooperation with the Sisters Ranger District, the organization maintains nonmotorized trails in the Sisters area including the renowned Peterson Ridge Trail system. The STA produces a free trail map, hosts an annual speaker series, and supports trail-related activities, advocacy, and events throughout the year. The STA relies on volunteers, memberships, and donations to support its work. Anyone interested in getting involved with STA can find more information at www.sisterstrails.org.

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something that will need to be carefully monitored. “But regardless of the things we don’t know for sure, the district is extremely excited about this project,” he said. “For us to have all of the schools in close proximity with a brand-new, modern elementary school is something for the entire community to celebrate,” he said. The site for the new building is on the school property behind the west grandstands of Reed Stadium. While Scholl fully expects the new building to be ready on time, he acknowledged that it is good to have the current building for use if the schedule gets delayed. “Our students will have a place to learn one way or another to start the 2023-24 school year,” he said.

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Buried in history It’s a difficult word choice in describing the historic Camp Polk Cemetery, sometimes called Pioneer Cemetery. It’s also known by old-time families as Hindman Cemetery, labeled after the family of the same name who settled there once the Army camp closed in 1866. John Hayes has written extensively about the cemetery, at one point saying: “The cemetery was established when the growing number of white settlers in the area needed a proper place to bury their dead. In 1880, the Hindman family set aside a portion of their homestead for that purpose. Although the cemetery was not associated with the military post, the name Camp Polk prevailed. The post office established by the Hindmans on their property bore the name Camp Polk

and was recognized by both local residents and travelers.” At first glance in walking the two-acre site, the word “disheveled” came to mind, but “rumpled” seem more fit for a place of such history and importance in Sisters Country’s legacy. Nobody will describe it as tidy, uncluttered, or well ordered. But that is part of its charm. If you haven’t made the short drive to this remarkable site, you are encouraged to do so and take children or grandchildren along. Kids always like going to graveyards. Don’t ask me why. There will be nothing ghoulish to excite them as the place is free of imposing headstones, mysterious mausoleums, or witchy arbors, although many of the trees and nearly all of the shrubbery is in need of some overdue pruning. It doesn’t have a hallowed-ground feel like a veterans’ cemetery, notwithstanding the many graves of veterans from both World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. At least two dozen U.S. flags adorn various plots. Old Glory stands at the entrance, a little off center yet in good repair, not faded. Volunteers and family descendants keep the place looking relatively cared for. There are scores of long-lasting artificial flower arrangements which, from a distance, almost look real given the state of the art in such things. Various dilapidated fences, benches, and ornaments give pause to wonder about the

stories of both the buried and those who buried them. Turns out, nobody owns the place. At least no person or entity is listed in country records. No taxes are assessed. Maintenance is 100 percent volunteer. But don’t assume you or your loved ones can be buried there in spite of no formal management. The plots are all taken, as in “possession is 9/10ths of the law” taken. Family plots go back 140 years. While I only found marker number 323 as the highest number of burials, records list 325. It is widely assumed that a few dozen more are buried there as well in unmarked graves. Thomas Summers may be the oldest who was laid to rest, way back in July of 1880, as was Nellie Claypool that November. James Taylor, when buried in September of 1896, was 90 — ancient by 19th-century standards. He’s a chap I’d like to have met.

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What struck me the most was the headstone of Lawrence Claypool, who lived six days and was buried in April of 1881. A number of other graves are those of very young children as was usual for the last part of the 19th century before diphtheria, scarlet fever, and other diseases of the era were defeated by modern medicine. These markers will get the attention of any kiddos who tag along with you. The last recorded burial was that of Dallas D. Rollins Hallingstad, laid to rest in August of 2020. Others will follow, those that are part of a family plot. Sigmund Freud said that a high appreciation of death humor was a mark of maturity. Well, be prepared to find a goodly amount of death humor at Camp Polk Cemetery. Cowboy boots and hats, lariats, horse shoes — these are a few of the accoutrements hanging about, such as at the wooden headstone of Rodger J. Hall, The

Cowboy Preacher “who rode into glory with his boots on.” Elsewhere as you stroll the grounds on trodden, wellworn paths laid out in no particular order, you will find many mirthful opportunities. As well you will discover that a number of cemetery residents are buried with their beloved pets. A distinct sign of life in Camp Polk Cemetery are the nearly dozen well-preserved bird houses affixed in varying locations. No doubt they are occupied during nesting season, their occupants singing to the dead. It’s all rather tranquil, the cemetery, overlooking a meadow on two sides. To find your way from town, go out Camp Polk (the continuation of North Locust Street) for close to three miles and make the hard right where it meets Wilt Road. Drive about 300 yards to the first place you can turn left — Cemetery Road — and take it the quarter mile to where it dead-ends. (Did I just say “dead” ends?)

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Guru ‘sold enlightenment’ in Central Oregon By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

“I sell contentment,” said the guru then known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. “I sell enlightenment.” It was a big claim. For many followers, it rang true. During the 1970s the Indiabased cult grew in popularity among well-off, educated Westerners, and tensions increased around their ashram in Pune (Poona). The Rajneeshees decided to build their own utopia in the United States. They found a location right here in Central Oregon: Big Muddy Ranch, near the town of Antelope. Rajneeshpuram, the large intentional community they built from the ground up in the early 1980s, is featured in the High Desert Museum’s new exhibit, “Imagine a World” (see related article, page 6). Photos, informational material, and a Rolls Royce are part of the installation. What’s up with the car? Well, the Baghwan became famous for combining spirituality with materiality and carnality. Unlike most other gurus, he didn’t preach asceticism or reject wealth and consumerism. On the contrary, he embraced them, along with unconventional approaches to sex and violence. Rajneesh became known for his “drive-by darshan” at Rajneeshpuram. He had taken a vow of silence, so this was

a primary way of interacting with his followers: driving down a dusty road, occasionally nodding to them or pressing his hands together. The undeniably weird image of a long-bearded, robed Indian mystic driving through the Wild West landscape of Wasco County in one of his 93 Rolls Royces, the road flanked by red-, pink-, and orange-wearing devotees singing and dancing, captured the imagination of many. He became known in the American media as the Rolls Royce Guru or Guru of the Rich; in India, he had once earned the moniker The Sex Guru. In 1982 he told an immigration officer, “All the religions have commanded and praised poverty, and I condemn all those religions. Because of their praise of poverty, poverty has persisted in the world. I don’t condemn wealth. Wealth is a perfect means which can enhance people in every way… So I am a materialist spiritualist.” Money matters, in other words. By the time Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh left India in 1981, according to The Oregonian, “his empire was embroiled in disputes over millions of dollars in unpaid taxes.” In the United States, the legal problems of Rajneesh, his right-hand Ma Anand Sheela, and other Rajneeshee leaders eventually encompassed far worse. In a very brief period of

time, the Rajneeshees built an entire mini-metropolis, with sewage systems, housing, a bus system, and other municipal functions. Devoted followers learned to plan, build, and farm together, embracing hands-on hard work as part of their spiritual ethic. Building their own city and infrastructure from scratch became part of their spiritual practice. Te n s i o n s d e v e l o p e d between the thousands of residents at Rancho Rajneesh, later incorporated as an actual city called Rajneeshpuram, and residents of nearby ranches and houses in the town of Antelope. (The conflicts are well described by residents interviewed in “Wild Wild Country,” streaming on Netflix.) The museum shows memorabilia of Antelope-area residents and Oregonians in general revolting against the sudden appearance of a new mini-city in their midst. These items are displayed in the trunk of the Rolls Royce, naturally. Some opposition shown at the time can be interpreted as xenophobic or racist. Nevertheless, in terms of public relations, the Rajneeshees largely dug their own grave. At one point, they recruited thousands of unhoused people from around Oregon, promising them a place to live, good meals, and beer. The point wasn’t necessarily religious conversion, but to boost Rajneeshpuram’s voter base

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Memorabilia of Oregonians opposing the Rajneeshees building a city in Central Oregon is on display in the trunk of a Rolls Royce at High Desert Museum. to gain a stronger political foothold in the county. When those folks arrived at the polls, local pollsters didn’t let them vote. Back at camp, they became “rowdy,” according to a report in Good. “To keep the peace, the Rajneeshees separated these disenfranchised people from the rest of the group, drugged their beers with sedatives, and made them listen to chanting.” Sheela and others were later accused of poisoning Oregon locals with salmonella bacteria to prevent them from making it to the voting booth; trying to take over the city of Antelope; and even a plot to assassinate a federal official. So much for utopia. Convicted of immigration crimes, the Bhagwan paid fines; globetrotted a while,

only to be run out of most countries; and returned to India. He changed his name to Osho and is often quoted in Internet memes and New Age environments. He died in 1990. Ma Anand Sheela pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault for her role in the bioterrorist poisoning attack. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison, paroled after about three years. Convicted of criminal acts related to an assassination plot against federal prosecutor Charles Turner, she was tried in her new adopted country of Switzerland and sentenced to time served. As for Rancho Rajneesh: it is now called Washington Family Ranch, owned and operated by Young Life, a Christian organization.

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Chloe Wessel Chloe Wessel’s work ethic and her willingness to reach out to others has earned her Student of the Month honors at Sisters High School. She’s taking a very heavy course load of advanced placement classes — calculus, biology, English — this term, and will add Chinese to that next term. She acknowledges that she is challenging herself, but she takes satisfaction in the effort required to meet her own expectations. She served as a mentor to Algebra 2 students, where her manner made students who might have a tough time with math feel more capable. “I just wanted them to feel comfortable and that math isn’t always a chore,” she said. Chloe is a thrower for the Outlaws track squad — javelin, discus, and shotput. “Discus is my favorite,” she said. She’s grown up in the Sisters schools, and is grateful for the small, connected community, where it’s possible to establish real relationships with caring teachers. She plans to attend Pacific University, majoring in psychology, and throw for their track team. Yay Chloe! Chloe is such a teachable student and is excited to bring her passions into her artwork. She is talented, flexible, and kind, and an excellent art student! — Bethany Gunnarson Chloe has a beautiful mind and a warm heart. I feel so fortunate to have been one of her teachers. She’s contributed so much to the culture of every class she’s been in. I’ll miss Chloe after she graduates this year and I’m excited about what the future holds for her. Chloe, I hope you know how proud I am of you! — Daniel O’Neill

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Chloe Wessel cares deeply about her learning and her world. She has an amazing work ethic and this curious and passionate spirit that make her a delight to learn with and from, and I love the art she brings into my English classroom. Cheering for her in track and field is so fun because you can tell she is trying to get better everyday. What I most appreciate about her, though, is her authenticity about hard things and the things she loves. Chloe is a fantastic human being, and will be a gift to wherever she goes next. — JamiLyn Weber Chloe is awesome; she is an authentic and driven individual that understands the significance of hard work and perseverance. She also cares about her friends and has strong working relationships with her fellow students and teachers. I am so glad she received this honor; she is very deserving! — Rick Kroytz When I think of Chloe, I think of this quote by Michelle Obama: “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” Chloe is courageous, true not only to herself, but to making the world a better place. She is honest, insightful, empathetic, and kind. In class she stands out because she takes her education seriously and thinks deeply, always able to look at different perspectives. And she’s not afraid to speak up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Chloe makes a difference because she wants to make a difference. I look forward to seeing what Chloe

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will do because there is no question that she will make her life matter. Along the way, she will be an inspiration to others. She is simply an incredible person, for so many reasons. — Samra Spear Chloe is great to have in class. She always shows up to class on time, on top of her assignments, and puts effort studying her quizzes. Chloe comes to class prepared and ready to learn with a smile on her face. She is a superb role model for others. — Ada Chao

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ovation the spectators gave as Sheriff Nelson was introduced. He was treated with great dignity and respect. One of the questions that surprised me was the increase of surveillance cameras. Sheriff Nelson didn’t seem to know the specifics of the increase. That question left me curious; however, after hearing interviews with truckers involved in the convoy going to Ottawa, Canada, this week, I’m deeply concerned. A trucker said the surveillance camera had recorded his information from his cell phone data and knew of his vaccine passport and other information as he was going through a checkpoint. I realize that our governor is trying her best to implement extreme measures as forced mandates, permanent mandates, and wants to implement vaccine passports to [engage in commerce]. As you can tell in your communication from this community, there are many that believe what Governor Brown is doing regarding her response to COVID is unconstitutional, and possibly illegal. I would like to request further reporting on the issues coming up and whether our elected officials are honest and forthright in their agendas. I’ve already written on my years of personal experience in not being allowed to access public records and not getting anyone to enforce the laws on tampering with public records. Not only in our state, but FOIA requests as well. I will be trying again to get accurate public records to answer some of my questions. Valerie J. Troyer

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Editor’s note: The quote from DA John Hummel Ms. Troyer refers to is: “I tell you what though, if I were invited, I would show up and tell them what I think of them, candidly and directly. I wouldn’t tailor my message to appease them. I would tell them that they’re an anti-American, dangerous group that repulses me, and we’d go from there.”

COVID testing woes

To the Editor: I went to the Bend drive-through COVID-testing site on Saturday and was told by a National Guardsman that my test results would be available in 24 to 48 hours. Monday morning, I received a text saying I could go to “My Chart” in the St. Charles system to get results. As usual the password I had received about two months ago and carefully saved did not work, and I then attempted to reset my password and was given a code three times that did not work. Finally, I called the doctor’s office in Sisters and after a long wait where they advised me to go to “My Chart” on a recording, I was able to speak with a nurse, who said that “I would have received a call if my test was positive.” Surprise! Surely folks that run the COVID testing in Bend could ask a National Guardsman to say “If you test positive, you will receive a phone call!” Sounds simple, right? This is just a heads-up for anyone wondering if their test is positive and a way to circumvent St. Charles’ beloved “My Chart” system. I now have a note in my files that says, “Do not post any results to ‘My Chart’ for this patient!” Good health and good luck, Linda Chaney

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Huffman added four. “Tonight’s game was a n o t h e r O r e g o n We s t Conference matchup against a top-ranked team in the state,” said Coach Chad Rush. “I was proud of the defensive effort we showed defending their big men and competing hard in our half-court defense. “We need to continue to learn to take care of the basketball and make the most of each possession we get,” added Rush. “The boys continue to work hard in practice on this issue, so I am confident that we will figure it out.” Sisters wrapped up their first half of league play with a loss against the Bulldogs at Woodburn on Friday.

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CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Sisters Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the applications listed below. The hearing will be held according to SDC Chapter 4.1 and the rules of procedure adopted by the Council and available at City Hall. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be provided to Sisters City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters (mailing address PO Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759) or emailed to eshoup@ci.sisters.or.us. Comments can be submitted until 3 pm on February 17, 2022 and should be directed toward the criteria that apply to this request and must reference the file number. For additional information, please contact Emelia Shoup, Assistant Planner at 541-323-5216 or eshoup@ci.sisters.or.us. The staff report and recommendation to the hearings body will be available for review at least seven (7) days before the hearing. All submitted evidence and materials related to the application are available for inspection at City Hall. Copies of all materials will be available on request at a reasonable cost. Due to continuing COVID-19 concerns, the public hearing will occur virtually, via Zoom. Meeting information, including the Zoom link, will be posted on the Planning Commission Agenda and can be found on www.ci.sisters.or.us/meetings. PUBLIC HEARING: February 17, 2022 at 5:30 pm FILE #: Sun Ranch Lofts / City File no. SP 21-05, SUB 21-02 APPLICANT/Gerald Johnson & Layne Cook Johnson OWNER: LOCATION: 300 E Sun Ranch Drive, Sisters OR 97759, Taxlot: 151004BD00200 REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting approval of a Subdivision of the 1.12-acre parent parcel (Lot 11 in Sun Ranch) resulting into four ±11,000 square feet daughter parcels. The applicant is also requesting approval of a Site Plan Review for four 1,500 SF mixed-use commercial buildings with lofts units. APPLICABLE CRITERIA: City of Sisters Development Code (SDC) Chapter 2.14 – North Sisters Business Park District; Chapter 2.15 – Special Provisions; Chapter 2.11 – Airport Overlay District; Chapter 3 – Design Standards; Chapter 4.1 – Types of Applications and Review; Chapter 4.2 – Site Plan Review; and Chapter 4.3 – Land Divisions. THE NUGGET NEWSPAPER C L A S S I F I E D S!! They're on the Web at www.nuggetnews.com Uploaded every Tuesday afternoon at no extra charge! Call 541-549-9941 Deadline for classified is Monday by noon

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SUCCESS: Traffic patrols, enforcement increased in Sisters Continued from page 1

and three deputies to be stationed in Sisters. City staff interacts directly with Lt. Chad Davis, who reports to the sheriff. The deputies are all assigned full-time to Sisters, rather than a variety of deputies rotating through, which was stipulated to create the kind of community relationships Sheriff Nelson referred to. The DCSO patrol vehicles all carry the City of Sisters logo to foster that community identity. Nelson acknowledged the results of a recent citywide public safety survey that called out wildfire and traffic as local residents’ top concerns (see “Wildfire, traffic top citizen concerns,” The Nugget, January 26, page 1). The Sheriff’s Office plays a secondary roll to fire districts and the U.S. Forest Service in regards to wildfire. In regards to traffic, Nelson sited a neardoubling of traffic stops yearover-year from 2020 to 2021. The year 2020 saw 793 traffic stops; in 2021 there were 1,472. He noted that traffic stops don’t equate to tickets; most stops result in a warning. Residents in Sisters have noted a considerably more visible patrol presence on Sisters’ streets and in hightraffic zones. The public survey showed that 74.9 percent of respondents believe that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office contracted law enforcement service is very or somewhat effective. Asked whether he is satisfied with that rating, Sheriff Nelson said, “We always try to improve what we do.” The Sheriff’s Office does not set speed limits. Nelson acknowledged that the City of Sisters is strongly considering a reduction in speed limits. A recent traffic safety audit recommended reducing speed limits across Sisters to 20 mph. Nelson said that patrol deputies will adjust their patrol response to whatever limits the City sets. “When it comes to speed limits, I’ll leave that to the local community,” he said. Nelson said that the current contract provides sufficient law enforcement coverage even as Sisters is poised to grow, with the new Sisters Woodlands development adding some 359 new housing units in the coming years. However, he said, if the City of Sisters wants more deputies on hand as the community gets more populous, he is open to that discussion. He also noted that DCSO is doubling the size of the Community Action Target Team (CATT), which

can conduct focused patrols in areas where problems are identified — including traffic issues, vandalism, and illegal drug activity. Interest in law enforcement as a career has taken a hit in recent years, due to an intense social and cultural climate. In 2020, DCSO conducted three back-to-back recruiting drives. Nelson acknowledged that recruiting for DCSO continues to be a challenge, though he cited some improvement. “We’re actually having higher success rates in filling open positions,” he said. However, he said, “The interest in going to work in a law enforcement agency appears to be down.” Nelson also said that there is a 75 to 80 percent “washout” rate for recruits either in the background check or the field-training phase of recruitment. “And that’s a good thing,” he said, “because you want the best people in this difficult work.” Maintaining the Deschutes County Jail is a mandatory element of the Sheriff’s Office’s role. According to information provided by DCSO, the jail is 12 sworn positions short of full staffing of 93 sworn deputies. Some citizens have expressed concern that the staffing shortfall raises safety concerns for both staff and inmates. “ We ’ r e a d e q u a t e l y staffed,” Nelson told The Nugget. “I know very few agencies that ever reach full staffing, because it’s fluid.” COVID-19 safety has complicated operations, with the jail required to reduce capacity to meet protocols. Nelson said that there are options when staffing becomes an issue. He said DCSO can call back retired staff or transfer patrol deputies into the jail. “Forced release (of inmates), that’s an option I’d rather use as a last resort,” he said. (Editor’s note: The Nugget will more closely examine how the Deschutes County Jail

operates in coming weeks.) Sheriff Nelson, who was appointed to the position of Sheriff by retiring Sheriff Larry Blanton in 2015 and ran for the office successfully in 2016, has come under heavy media scrutiny in recent weeks. Oregon Public Broadcasting ran a lengthy piece on Dec. 14, 2021, depicting what it called “a culture of retaliation” in the Sheriff’s Office. In 2016, Nelson was challenged by then-DCSO Deputy Eric Kozowski, who alleged cronyism, workplace harassment, and retaliation. Nelson won the election with 55 percent of the vote. Kozowski was fired in 2018, after multiple internal affairs investigations, characterized in the OPB story as focused on “minor violations.” Kozowski sued Nelson and Deschutes County. In August 2021, a federal jury awarded Kozowski more than $1 million, finding that Nelson retaliated against Kozowski for running against him. Bend police officer Scott Schaier also questioned Nelson’s leadership and the culture of DCSO in an unsuccessful 2020 bid for the office. In interviews with The Nugget, Nelson has consistently argued that multiple personnel issues portrayed by opponents as evidence of turmoil in the Sheriff’s Office are actually representative of a focus on accountability and transparency, in what he considers to be insistence on aligning with the values of the Sheriff’s Office.

One of those values is fiscal responsibility. A local citizen recently asked why “fiscal responsibility” had been removed from the DCSO mission statement. Queried on that by The Nugget, Nelson acknowledged that he did make that change, instead placing it amongst the values of “Integrity” in the DCSO statement of mission and values. He said that fiscal responsibility is based in the values of the individual personnel of DCSO. “Fiscal responsibility is huge to me, but whether you have it in the mission statement doesn’t mean you have it or not.” He noted that DCSO strives to use “only what is needed” of the permanent funding allotted to the Sheriff’s Office by voters in 2006. “Money is better left in the taxpayer’s wallet,” he said.

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Lady Outlaws have rough week on the road By Rongi Yost Correspondent

In basketball, the Lady Outlaws were beaten 55-34 at Cascade on Tuesday, January 25, and three days later fell 52-29 at Woodburn. Cascade entered Tuesday’s contest with a 10-2 record and a No. 2 ranking in the state. The Cougars are an experienced team and have 10 seniors on their roster. Sisters was as healthy as they’ve been this season and had 18 of their 20 players able to play, but it still wasn’t enough to keep them in the game. The Lady Outlaws got off to a good start in the first quarter, which is something they’ve struggled with against better teams. Payden Petterson hit a three-pointer, and Ila Reid, Ashlynn Moffat, and Josie Patton all contributed baskets in the period to keep it close, trailing by just one, 12-11, at the close of the quarter. Four Outlaws contributed points in the second period for nine points, but the Cougars put up 16, and at the half Sisters was down 28-20. In the third quarter the Outlaws were outscored 23-3. Sisters’ lone bucket came from Reid, and Haleigh Froehlich hit one of her freethrow attempts. Sisters outscored Cascade 11-4 in the final quarter, with five different players contributing points, but the deficit was too much for the Outlaws to overcome. The Outlaws had a tough time containing Ariel Tobiason, the Cougars’ best player, who scored 30 points in the game, 13 of those in the pivotal third quarter. Coach Paul Patton said, “The main issues that allowed them to pull away from us were missed shots and turnovers. Despite those struggles, we competed hard for the whole game and played well enough at times to believe that we could beat a team like this if we could just be a little more consistent. “In the other three quarters we played them pretty close and we finished well in the fourth quarter,” added Patton. “We had balanced scoring, with 10 girls getting points for us out of the 15 who saw action. We continue to improve through competition against quality opponents and through focused practices.” Haleigh Froehlich led the team in scoring with eight points. Petterson scored five points and had four rebounds, and Moffat

and Reid contributed four points each and three and five rebounds respectively. Emma Lutz scored three points, and had three assists and four steals. Josie Patton, Ellie Mayes, Juhree Kizziar, and Shae Wyland added two points each. Patton also pulled down five rebounds. At Woodburn on Friday, the Outlaws recorded another loss. They got off to a good start, just like in their previous game at Cascade, and at the close of the quarter trailed by just two points, 11-9. From that point on, the Cougars just kept extending their lead and recorded the win. Froehlich and Josie Patton were effective inside for the Outlaws when their team was able to get them the ball in the post. They each scored six points and pulled down nine and six rebounds, respectively. Mayes also put up six points for the Outlaws and pulled down three boards. Petterson and Reid added three points each. Patton said, “The difference in the game was that they just shot the ball better than us, and handled our press better than we handled theirs.” The Lady Outlaws were scheduled to play at Stayton on Tuesday, February 3. They will play at Sweet Home on Friday, February 8.

WATER: Conditions are not impacting development in Sisters Continued from page 1

$40,000 and $45,000. That would seem a significant cost. Denny Turner, a high-end home builder and developer, doesn’t see cost as the problem though. “Hey, if I’m building a $1.8 million home, what’s another 40 grand?” he said. He’s more agitated by the six-month lead time to get a driller on site. The handful of drillers serving Sisters Country are already contending with rapid growth, and are stretched thin. “New wells always take a back seat to wells running dry or a well whose pump has failed,” Turner said, sympathetically. “So builders are constantly being shuffled in the scheduling deck.” Contractors need water to build a home — for concrete, masonry, plumbing — and don’t like to start a project until water is at the site. However, in present market conditions contractors are dealing daily with disgruntled buyers who are frequently disappointed in the process of building. “Nobody wants my job,” Turner said. “I start with whatever I can whenever I can, water or not.” More irritating for builders, apparently, is the lack of workers and the permitting process, water — or lack of it — being more or less an afterthought. Carol Zosel of KellerWilliams ZoselHarper

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which there will be animals or crops. A big part of the current problem, Dyer says, is the lack of irrigation water derived from snowmelt. When irrigation districts curtail water, that action causes some property owners to turn to their wells, which draws down the aquifer even faster than mother nature. Ponderosa Properties’ clients for farm or ranch properties are mostly knowledgeable about water rights. Buyers are not put off by awareness of the drought. Dyer relates a response of a recent client, who said: “Maybe, but not as bad as where I come from.” The firm’s sales have shown no lessening of demand. Realtors tell The Nugget that most wells drilled in the last 10 to 15 years are deeper than necessary to hit water. The problem is primarily older, shallower wells. In the 1970s and ’80s, drillers might only go deep enough to hit water and stop. Now, another 100- to 200-foot buffer is routine. A poll of realtors also indicates that the problem of dry wells increases the farther east one goes from the mountains. All realtors The Nugget sampled are concerned, but not yet at the worry stage, about the longrunning drought, and do not see any deterrence to their sales for the near term. The same realtors are advising clients to put in more hardscape gardens and patios and be more attentive to drought-resistant planting, both as a water-conservation measure and a “firewise” precaution.

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Sisters Naturalist by Jim Anderson

The roughskinned newt — our potent neighbor Before I came down with my present heart condition, my diet was completely different — meat was high on the menu, and Col. Sanders’ fried chicken was at the top. But now with my eating habits being severely restricted to vegan foods by my dear wife, Sue, meat is out of the picture, and fried chicken especially. The other day I said she had saved my bacon with her vegan foods, but she corrected me immediately: ”No…” she said, “I have saved you from your bacon.” Anyway, on to newts. They’re common finger-sized amphibians of this neck of the woods — also not good for you to eat. They look just like their name: sort of brown with rough skin and an orange belly. They’re out

day or night, munching on small invertebrates, such as spiders, worms, and a variety of insects. When it’s time for babies, females lay their eggs in quiet waters. But one of the most awesome (or should I say, fearsome?) facts about our local newts is that they are really, really poisonous! That “rough skin” they’re named for is filled with deadly stuff! The chemical newts carry in that rough skin is known as tarichatoxin (TTX), the same poison found in pufferfish. However, pufferfish live in the ocean, while newts are dry-land critters, found mostly in the Pacific Northwest. Newts are the current subject of a lot of discussion on the OBOL (Oregon Birders On Line) chatter these days. It seems someone observed a great blue heron gobble up a newt and wondered (and worried) about the heron’s ability to handle that potent poison in the newt’s rough skin. But I have a hunch some birds that eat newts have developed a higher tolerance for newt nastiness. “Change” is very common in the world of nature, and in female newts’ eggs, a change in poison quantities has been noted often. So, if for some reason you get a hankering for boiled newt eggs, watch out. My pal Al St. John in Bend is a lifelong aficionado of reptiles and amphibians. He’s written books about those

loves of his life (“Reptiles of the Northwest”), and I consider him an expert on the subject of herptiles (amphibians, snakes, lizards, and such). He mentioned snakes eating newts in an exchange we enjoyed in a recent email. To wit: “Yep, in the Pacific Northwest there’s indeed an evolutionary arms race happening between many populations of common garter snakes and rough-skinned newts.

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“But despite having a resistance to the newt’s potent skin toxins, garter snakes are still affected by it. After shooting photos of the specimen shown below, when I picked it up in my hand I

noticed that the snake seemed drunkenly lethargic and was drooling from its mouth!” As far as TTX having an affect on birds, the popular opinion seems to be: when animals swallow the newt’s poison in low doses, it can cause a tingling or numbness (Al’s drooling garter snake?). Higher amounts cause paralysis and death. So, in that light, if an animal eats too many newts it may not see the morning sun. However, saying that, I think this subject should be looked at in a controlled situation. When I rolled into Bend from Connecticut on my beautiful 1947 Harley in the late summer of 1951, my first paying job was fighting lightning-caused wildfires for the Forest Service. In those days, there was an old trapper’s cabin up near Lava Lake that was a neat place to spend the night in, especially when you were wasted from fighting fire all day. My first night in that cabin with fellow firefighters was punctuated by an age-old tale of three trappers who died in that cabin from roughskinned newt poison. The story went that they accidentally scooped up a couple of newts in their coffee pot from a spring nearby, boiled them up after supper and the poor guys never saw the dawn. Scientifically, the newt’s toxin (TTX) shuts down sodium channels in a warmblooded animal’s body, which

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Rough-skinned newt crossing the McMinneville-to-Coast highway. puts a stop to breathing, and that’s that. I’d also guess that living in the world of newts and river otters is a pretty smelly mess — newts stinking up the countryside when grabbed up by otters for a meal, and dead otters lying around after said meals... If you have a better-thanaverage sense of smell you will probably smell a newt if you pick one up. It’s been stated that this can sometimes act as a warning to a predator who grabs up a newt to swallow it for supper. So, keep that in mind.

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LAKE DRIVE HOME IN SISTERS 3 bed / 2 bath / 6 guests

Enjoy the great outdoors surrounding Black Butte Ranch and Sisters from our selection of quality vacation homes available to rent. BBR amenities include: restaurants, golf, tennis, swimming pools, bike/walk paths, and more for all ages! Easy access to Cascade mountain lakes, streams, hiking, wilderness preserves, cross-country and Hoodoo Ski Areas.

www.PonderosaProperties.com 541-549-2002 | 1-800-650-6766

At Ponderosa Properties… …It’s About th e People

221 S. Ash St. | PO Box 1779 Sisters, OR 97759

Rad Dyer 541-480-8853

Kevin R. Dyer 541-480-7552

Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650

Carol Davis 541-410-1556

Catherine Black 541-480-1929

Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226

Greg Davidge 808-281-2676

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157

Guy Lauziere 541-410-9241

ABR, CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

GRI, Broker Property Management

ABR, GRI, Broker

CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus – 40 Yrs.

Broker

Kenndra Dyer 541-588-9222 Vacation Rentals