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The Nugget Vol. XLV No. 7

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News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Firefighters get live-fire training in Sisters By Jim Cornelius Editor in Cheif

You just can’t replicate the heat, the feeling of being in a building that’s on fire,” Sisters Fire Chief Roger Johnson told The Nugget on Sunday, as teams of firefighters entered smoking buildings in a live-fire training exercise. “You just can’t replicate that kind of training.” Firefighters and other personnel from Sisters, Cloverdale, Black Butte Ranch, Bend, Redmond, and Crooked River Ranch engaged in extensive training drills on property that is now part of the Sisters Woodlands development just off Pine Street on the west side of Sisters, on Sunday, February 13. The developers offered structures that were formerly part of the Sisters Ranger District facilities on the site for use in the training exercise. Firefighters practiced search and rescue skills along with fire attack, ventilation, and exposure protection in the day-long session, which will be repeated on Sunday, February 20. Chief Johnson noted that the session was also an opportunity to train live-fire instructors. They learn how

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Sisters is moving toward a holistic approach to tourism, considering the benefits for the visitors balanced with the quality of life for the residents. The City Council and City staff are investigating a fairly recent development in the tourism industry known as destination management. Destination management involves coordinating tourist activities across multiple agencies, businesses, and organizations to manage visitor impacts on the area while improving livability for the local residents. Council President Nancy Connolly explained the

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Spa owner hit with $14,000 in fines By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

short window nowadays. The Sisters Woodlands location fit the bill. “It’s an exceptional location and a great opportunity,” Chief Johnson said. “We’re very grateful that the developer saved it for us.”

Mike Boyle of Sisters has been hit with significant fines by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT). Boyle is facing civil and criminal charges in association with alleged actions committed at Hop in the Spa in Sisters. Jeff Van Laanen, compliance and licensing manager for OBMT, told The Nugget last week that the board met in executive session on January 31, and elected to charge Boyle with 13 violations of ORS 687.021 (1) (a) (practicing massage without a license); and one violation of ORS 687.021 (1) (c) (improperly advertising that the person engages in the practice of massage). The violations carry a total of $14,000 in civil penalties. Boyle is expected to enter a plea on multiple criminal charges on February 17.

See LIVE-FIRE on page 6

See FINES on page 13

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Dozens of firefighters trained in search and rescue and fire suppression in a training exercise at the future site of Sisters Woodlands. The exercise continues next Sunday. to prepare a building for safe training scenarios and how to organize a successful training session. Johnson expressed appreciation to developers Paul Hodge and Paul and Carla Schneider of Sisters for making the training opportunity possible.

City investigating new tourism model By Sue Stafford

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Council’s interest in exploring destination management. “Council is looking at destination management because it is the right time to be thoughtful regarding visitors. It is time to harness the state-mandated Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) to benefit residents and visitors. Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are a cultural shift addressing tourism. “The goal is not to ‘bring more people,’ the goal is to bring people who share our culture and values and to provide a sustainable yearround tourism base. As stewards of public funds, and in See MODEL on page 8

“It’s getting harder to get acquired structures,” Chief Johnson explained. A good “burn to learn” location needs to be a safe distance from neighbors, and operations can only be conducted during times of year when fire spread is not a significant danger — which is a

Sisters marks passing of Glenn Miller Glenn Miller, a long-time Sisters builder and leader of the Sisters Rodeo, died last week after a long period of ill health. The Sisters Rodeo Association made the announcement, reflecting on the giant boot prints Miller made in the Sisters arena. “Holding the position as our rodeo president for 21 years he invested so much of his life into our organization,” the association statement noted. “There may be a few other people who have dedicated as much of their lives to Sisters Rodeo as Glenn Miller in the rodeo’s 83-year history, but there is no one else who has led the rodeo with more vision and inspiration than him.” Miller first served as Sisters Rodeo Association

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Glenn Miller hat a tremendous impact on Sisters Rodeo and the Sisters community at large. President in 1988. During that term of service he convinced the board of directors to join the Professional

Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). He was elected See MILLER on page 15

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Announcements...............10 Fun & Games .................... 17 Classifieds.................. 19-21 Real Estate .................21-24 Meetings .......................... 3 Entertainment ................. 11 Crossword .......................18 City Snapshot ..................21 Obituaries ...................... 22

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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.

Love thy neighbor

To The Editor: Please read the book “This Fight Is Our Fight,” by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. “And it is our fight, all of us!” She tells us the truth! This country only works for those with “big money” to make it work for them!? I have been told by two political offices — a state senator, and a state representative — that prices are so high in Oregon because Oregon has become a “distorted supply and demand state.” And we are supposed to trust those we elect and what they do and say! I would just like to remind folks that God has never played favorites; he loves all his children equally. He works for the good of all not just the favored few! Oregon, please hear God’s words. And I want to thank hugely all of the courageous special people who have given so much of themselves and have worked the front lines so hard for all of us, and for Sisters herself, during this nasty pandemic. I pray God to keep them all safe, and lift this virus that burdens us so. We need to listen to God’s voice (Matt 5:43-46). We need to try to make a difference (all of us), in our own community, thereby leading the way for all communities. It has to start somewhere! Let Sisters lead the way — amen? Stand together as brothers and sisters in Christ! Care about one another: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” It’s called “Unity,” “United We Stand, Divided We Fall,” “A Nation Without God, Will Die.” And thank you, Naomi Rowe, Lance

Trowbridge, Kiwanis, Shepherd’s House, Bethlehem Inn, the Cold Weather Shelter, Sparrow Club, Furry Friends, and all the others who help so much. God loves all his children “equally.” AMEN... And thank you, too, Diane Goble! May others who care come forward and help make “affordable housing more affordable.” (See: Bulletin editorial, “Stop making affordable housing less affordable city of Bend.” December 3, 2020). In His holy name, C. Johnson

Secret Socialists...

To the Editor: I just want to take a moment to thank Kris Calvin for his letter to the editor from last week’s Nugget. Kris, I can’t begin to tell you just what your letter meant to me, because I, too, am a secret Sisters Socialist and for weeks and weeks in The Nugget the Democrats have been vilified for just about everything imaginable. It’s all about “patriots versus leftists,” we’re told. So, it was nice to find out that there is a secretive Sisters Socialist Society and you have ping-pong and cookies, too! Count me in! Hey, I bet you guys could tell me how to get a crack pipe from the Biden administration. I hear they’re giving them out for free! Terry Weygandt

See LETTERS on page 16

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Decriminalization is a social disaster By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Sometimes you know you’ve made a terrible mistake as soon as you take that first wrong turn. Oregon took a sharp turn down the wrong road in passing Measure 110 — the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative approved by voters in 2020. Measure 110 makes personal possession of a controlled substance a violation subject only to a maximum fine of $100, and established a drug addiction treatment and recovery program funded in part by the state’s marijuana tax revenue and state prison savings. Sheriff Shane Nelson decried the unintended consequences of the measure at a presentation to People’s Rights Oregon 5 last month, and the evidence that his assessment is correct keeps piling up. Emphasizing treatment over incarceration is the right way to go —but relying on drug users and addicts to decide that they want treatment is never going to work. Measure 110 relies on citations rather than arrest for “personal use” quantities of drugs — amounts that are not insubstantial. Evidence so far shows pretty conclusively that very few of those cited are getting a drug assessment and virtually nobody is getting treatment. Just as opponents of the measure argued during the election, we are expecting people who are using extremely destructive, and, in the case of methamphetamine, profoundly mind-bending drugs to act as rational actors who can see what’s best for them and seek it out. It’s magical thinking. It’s bad for society, but it’s also a disaster for the people it’s supposed to help. Journalist and author Sam Quinones has it right: “It may be in fact extraordinarily damaging to people, not an act of benevolence, but an act of torment to actually keep someone on the street,” he said in an OPB interview. “Taking someone off the street using jail somehow to detox people—people are doing this across the country now— might be a more benevolent, more kind way of dealing with someone. Certainly just saying, well, you’re on

the street and we’ve got you with these implements that are kind of misdemeanors or low-level felonies or maybe you have some stolen property or whatever, but we’re going to leave you here and we’re going to wait till you’re ready for treatment; the idea that people need to be ready for treatment is an idea that’s made completely obsolete by this meth.”

A law promulgated with the best of intentions has gone awry. It’s hurting everyone and helping no one. A close friend of mine has a relative who is, at age 45, in the likely terminal throes of a lifelong addiction to hard drugs. He’s been living off-andon on the streets of a large city where a similar drug decriminalization policy is in effect. Currently, he abides in a 150-squarefoot tiny home in a village, established by an agency for homeless residents. He has been using multiple drugs: Xanax, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, and currently has two charges outstanding with law enforcement. He suffers from multiple, severe health issues that have periodically required hospitalization. He considers decriminalization a disaster. He says that the streets have become an open-air drug market and shooting gallery. And, he says, with enforcement for drug offenses dropping off, law enforcement is not responding to crimes involving addicts. A law promulgated with the best of intentions has gone awry. It’s hurting everyone and helping no one. As Sheriff Nelson stated in his presentation, “In order for something to work, enforcement has to be part of it.” Treatment MUST be available — and we must be willing to step up to provide resources for it. But treatment has to be mandatory and supervised, and the consequence of incarceration has to be in the equation. We can’t afford to wait. Oregon must act to unwind Measure 110, and take a better road.

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Festival announces arts fundraiser My Own Two Hands (MOTH), the annual celebration of the arts and a major fundraiser for Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) will officially kick off on Friday, April 22 during the Fourth Friday Art Stroll in Sisters. This year’s event, now in its 21st year, includes an art stroll, public art reveal, free concert, and in-person auction as part of the community-wide celebration of the arts. The events continue Friday, April 29 with the Community Arts Celebration, and Saturday, April 30 with the MOTH Art Auction and Party. This year’s Art Auction

and Party will cap off the weekend with a hybrid virtual and in-person auction and fun interactive activities. Friday and Saturday evenings’ events will take place under a tent at SFF’s headquarters and outdoor venue, Sisters Art Works. Funds raised through MOTH support SFF’s art and music education and programming initiatives in the Sisters schools and community. T h i s y e a r ’s t h e m e , “Moving Beyond,” expresses a collective desire to celebrate our shared humanity See FESTIVAL on page 7

C4C seeks new executive director Linda Cline, the executive director for Citizens4Community (C4C) is stepping away to take a position with the City of Redmond. She is departing the community organization as of February 17. In a note announcing her departure, Cline wrote: “I want to express my sincere gratitude for the gracious welcome and support that you, the Sisters Country Community, have given me during my time working for C4C. Even though the pandemic has created some challenges with connecting personally, your warmth and

caring have come through in every connection I’ve made. “My choice to leave has not been an easy one, but I’m excited about the new opportunity that lies in front of me. I have accepted the position of Housing Program Analyst with the City of Redmond. In this role, I hope to make a real impact developing strategies and programs to address the critical and regional issue of affordable and workforce housing.” C4C has begun the search for a new executive director. For information, visit www.citizens4comm unity.com.

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SHS takes the stage with ‘Oklahoma!’ By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent

The Sisters High School Choir Program is bringing the community of Sisters to “Oklahoma!” Rick Johnson and his choir students are putting on their first full-scale, live-performance musical since their performances of “Freaky Friday” in 2019. “Every other year we do a classic musical as a fullscale show and this year we finally decided to do ‘Oklahoma!’” said Johnson. The choir director cast the show in September and they have been working on chorus music throughout the semester while the leads learn their lines. They are now putting the show together with blocking, choreography, and lines. The group is performing the original Rodgers and Hammerstein version of the show, paying homage to the original play that came out back in 1943. It was the first musical written by the powerhouse duo. “Oklahoma!” follows the characters of Curly, Laurey, Jud Fry, and Aunt Eller. According to the Rodgers and Hammerstein website, “The musical is based on Lynn Riggs’ 1931 play, ‘Green Grow the Lilacs.’ Set in farm country outside the town of Claremore, Indian Territory, in 1906, it tells the story of farm girl Laurey Williams and her courtship by two rival suitors, cowboy Curly McLain and the sinister and frightening farmhand

Feb. 24, 25, 26 at 7 PM Feb. 27 at 2 PM At Sisters High School Auditorium

Jud Fry.” The leads of the show include Ashton King as Curly, Sasha Stolasz as Laurey, Ted Stolasz as Will Parker, Briant Leaver as Jud Fry, Dylan Rundle as Aly Hakim, Rachel Lilly as Aunt Eller, Ryan Kissinger as Andrew Carnes, and Brynn Beaver as Ado Annie Carnes. Ashton King was not present, but the rest of the cast spoke with The Nugget on how the production has been coming along, especially considering a changed entertainment industry after the pandemic. “It’s been really nice to get to know people in choir when working together this closely,” said Ryan Kissinger. Brynn Beaver, who plays Ado Annie Carnes, had

done theater before, but as a senior this is her first show since transferring to Sisters High School a couple of years ago. “It’s really great to get back into theater and actually be able to do a full-scale show for my senior year,” she said. “Playing this character has really helped me get out of my comfort zone, and as an introverted person it helps me to be more out there and extroverted and play out to the audience more.” Sasha Stolasz gets a sense of excitement from performing in theater. She had performed with the high school before and is in the jazz choir as well. “Life can be boring, and See OKLAHOMA on page 16

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR 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. p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com. Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the 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, Sisters Cribbage Club Please call for 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. 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 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at 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 2nd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at Senior Lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Sisters Community Church. 12:30-1 p.m. Sisters Community Public welcome. 808-281-2681. 541-549-6157. Church. 541-480-1843.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061.

Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Spoons Restaurant. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203 Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.

CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022.

Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022.

FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefire.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771.

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

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Projected growth prompts planning projects By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The population in the city of Sisters by 2041 is predicted to reach 5,300, according to the Portland State University Population Research Center. Compared to the actual 2020 population of 3,064, that is an increase of 1,026 residents just within the city limits. With the average size household at 2.28 people, 1,100 more housing units of all kinds, in addition to those already in the pipeline, would be needed to meet the housing demands of 2,236 more people, according to Community Development Director Scott Woodford. A Housing Needs Assessment completed by the City in 2019, plus the Sisters Country Vision Project and the recently completed Comprehensive Plan Update, will help inform a Housing Plan Update (HPU) to be completed by the end of 2022. The purpose of the HPU is to develop an action plan to ensure that Sisters’ long-term housing supply is affordable to a variety of income levels, consistent with existing policy direction from the Comprehensive Plan. The existing Housing Plan, updated and adopted in 2010, identified strategies to provide housing choices to all income levels in the city. In the new updated version, the focus will be explicitly on meeting housing needs of community members with low and moderate incomes. The plan will also provide recommendations for use of the City’s Affordable Housing Grant program, including longer-term affordable housing goals and how to leverage grant funds in a more planned approach versus the current ad hoc approach. The current housing in Sisters is split 70 percent

single-family, 30 percent multi-family. Woodford would like to see plans for a 60/40 or even a 50/50 split in the future. To incentivize developers and builders to build more multi-family housing, the City could incorporate several tools including development incentives, cutting red tape, adjusting fees, making amendments in the Development Code or other code requirements, and partnering with organizations like HousingWorks, Northwest Housing Alternatives, and KOR Community Land Trust. At the same time the HPU is being conducted, the consultants will also be looking at possible efficiency measures the City could utilize to maximize the use of land within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) to provide room for those 1,100 more housing units. Oregon’s land use laws adopted in the 1970s guide the actions of the City when it comes to the UGB and development. An expansion of the UGB is not under consideration at this time. The State requires that all possible efficiency measures be considered first. Those measures could include: increases to the permitted density on existing residential land; financial incentives for higher-density housing; provisions permitting additional density beyond that generally allowed in the zoning district in exchange for amenities and features provided by the developer; removal or easing of approval standards or procedures; minimum density ranges; redevelopment and infill strategies; authorization of housing types not previously allowed by the plan or regulations; adoption of an average residential density standard; and rezoning or redesignation of nonresidential land to residential designations. There is still building

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going on within the current UGB, which coincides with the city limits, in the ClearPine and Saddlestone subdivisions and the Sisters Woodlands project where Phases 1 and 2 are getting underway. Aside from those, however, the city is approaching build-out of its existing land and it does not have any UGB land to expand, so it would be difficult to accommodate the 1,100 housing units under existing circumstances. If the efficiency measures identified can’t provide for all the housing units needed, then would be the time to consider an expansion of the UGB so that more housing units could be built. It boils down to “grow up” or “grow out” or a combination of the two, while also maintaining the city’s quality of life. If it appears that a UGB expansion might be necessary, the process will probably not begin any sooner than 2023 and it will be part of a robust public process. There is not a large supply of available land outside the UGB that could be brought in because the city is surrounded on three sides by National Forest land and to the south by exclusive farmland use (EFU). There is a process in place that ranks land as to its suitability for incorporation in a UGB expansion. That designated EFU is the lowest for suitability, then forest land. Five and 10-acre lots are considered very suitable. Other considerations include whether the added land can be adequately served by the

current utilities. Community outreach and public engagement are considered essential by the City during both the HPU and the Efficiency Measures study. There is a special section on the City website (www.ci.sisters.or.us) that provides information on both processes, including a timeline for each. Go to the Government section, Community Development, Notable Active Projects, where the two projects are outlined. This project website is the primary source for information about these projects. The City will also employ public surveys, possibly public meetings and open houses, depending on the status of COVID, and meetings with a variety of stakeholders. The City received two grants from the State of Oregon to conduct planning work related to housing in 2022-2023. The consulting firm of Angelo Planning will be conducting the HPU and the Efficiency Measures study funded by the grants. Both projects have started this month and will last through December 2022. The finished products will go to the Planning Commission for approval and recommendation to the City Council. To be added to the City email list, contact Emelia Shoup at eshoup@ci.sisters. or.us or call 541-323-5216. For more information, contact Scott Woodford, community development director at swoodford@ci.sisters.or.us or call 541-323-5211.

Oregon to lift indoor mask mandate By Sara Cline Associated Press/Report for America

PORTLAND (AP) — Oregon’s statewide mask requirement for indoor public places will be lifted no later than the end of March. In addition, mask requirements for schools will be lifted on March 31. Education and health officials will meet in coming weeks to revise guidance to “ensure schools can continue operating safely and keep students in class” after mask rule is lifted, said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state medical officer and epidemiologist. “This will give (school officials) time to look at their community condition — vaccination rates and spread in their community — and decide if they want to implement a local mandate or requirement for schools,” Sidelinger said. The end of March deadline for lifting statewide mask rules was selected using predictions by local health scientists that COVID19 related hospitalizations will decrease to 400 or fewer by that time — a level that Oregon experienced before the Omicron variant surge. Health officials cautioned that the state’s emergence from the Omicron surge depends on Oregon residents maintaining effective prevention measures.

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SISTERS Bill Bartlett Columnist

Beyond our borders What part of “Stay Off The Trails When Muddy” do folks not understand? The signs at the most trafficked of our trails posted by Sisters Trail Alliance (STA) could not be more explicit. I used to think it was tourists who cavalierly blew past the markers unsure of their meaning. Now it seems obvious that many locals are wantonly disregarding their role as good stewards of possibly our most prized asset.

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others off of 242, are closed for the winter. Not a hiker or biker but want a fab day out? Then take the leisurely drive from Prineville south on Highway 27 through the Crooked River Wild and Scenic Canyon, a top contender for the most jaw-dropping byway in Central Oregon. The basalt formations are impressive and overlook some of the best camping and picnic areas in all of Oregon. You are guaranteed to find fly-anglers gently plying the river, great blue herons, and assorted other wildlife. Recent unseasonable days are even bringing out plein air painters and slow-water rafters. There are a dozen or more picnic sites and a banklevel viewing platform midway where, if lucky, you can see red band trout swim by. Starting 8.3 miles from Prineville and running 17 miles upstream are 11 campgrounds in what is known as the Chimney Rock segment. There is only one hike in this segment and it bears its namesake. The Chimney Rock trail is a well-maintained, easy to moderate undertaking of only 2.6 miles out and back. The views are stunning and can be enjoyed with scattered gazing benches. The elevation gain is a gradual 665 feet. Dogs are welcome. Serious mountain bikers are infrequent to rare. The whole of the frequently breathtaking gorge is under the management of BLM. Signage is fresh, with a number of truly informative interpretive kiosks illustrating the geology and wildlife of the area. Just eight miles northeast

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There. It’s been said. Somebody had to call it out. The imprints of shoes, paws, and tires are deeply etched in our trails. Just stop. For a while it was easy – just get on the path in the morning when the ground was frozen from overnight. But with these May-like temperatures in February the past few weeks, trail beds are not freezing. So, go higher. Get above the thaw line. People have no idea of the work involved to smooth out rutted trails, volunteers from STA tell me. And we’re talking a lot of tails. Miles and miles. Most of the offenses are on the Peterson Trail system. Speaking of trails. When you want to get out of our playground, head east. It is drier when you leave the pondos and get into the junipers of the Ochoco National Forest. Virtually no muddy trails just one hour away. Going west, over the pass, into the Willamette National Forest will for sure lead to wet or ice-patched now, so much of it being in the shade all day. And some of the most popular, like Proxy Falls and

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Steins Pillar in the Ochocos. of Prineville within Ochoco is another splendid hike, moderate in gain and length. Steins Pillar Trail is 3.8 miles out and back, gradually climbing 771 feet. February would typically be off limits due to snow. This is no ordinary February and old man winter could and will hopefully return soon for desperately needed precipitation. For now the hike is giving up its snow yet some ice patches remain. Steins Pillar is a dramatic 350-foot formation named after Major Enoch Steen, who explored this area in the 1860s. His name was often misspelled and the misspelling stuck. The canine-friendly trail starts flat then climbs, gradually reaching a viewpoint at a switchback where you can see the Three Sisters peaks. The trail levels off, then starts climbing again. Along the way are massive boulders. At about the halfway point, you will find a junction with a very short side trail to a viewpoint. Follow it to get

the first glimpse of the goal, Steins Pillar towering above the forest. Around the twomile mark, pass first one and then the next rocky formation on your left. Options are many including going to the base down some stairs, where the view is frankly obscured by the sheer bulk. There are the lesser formations called twin or mirror pillars along the way, sufficiently majestic that some hikers have mistook them for the official Steins protrusion. Panoramic views similar to those at Chimney Rock are many with keepsake photo ops. On these many clear days, Mt. Hood is nearly as clear as Mt. Jefferson. In all, there are at least seven hikes close to Prineville worthy of your consideration ranging from the moderate 1.5 Giddy-Up-Go trail to the difficult seven-mile Lower Lookout Trail or the ninemile Wildcat Trail. Give our trails a break for a while and trek east. You’ll be glad you did.

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White earns scholarship to Bushnell By Rongi Yost Correspondent

Bre White and her family moved to Sisters her senior year and she finished her high school volleyball career at Sisters High School (SHS). Now she’s poised to carry that career into college. White started to play volleyball in the fifth grade while living in Ridgefield, Oregon. She also joined a club team and has been playing both school and club ball ever since. White’s a versatile player and has covered almost every position on the court. White’s family moved to Spokane her freshman year, and that was when White saw most of her action as an outside and middle hitter. Bre played on a club team in Spokane her sophomore and junior year and traveled to tournaments in Colorado, Florida, and Texas, as well as local tournaments in the Spokane area. Bre moved to Sisters in May of 2021 and lived with family friends Petra and Duane Chase. White told The Nugget she signed up to take the IEE (Interdisciplinary Environmental Education) class at Sisters High School in order to meet other people before she started her senior year in Sisters. The rest of her family officially moved to the area in August. White shared with The Nugget that she especially enjoyed her time in Sisters. “My family moved a lot and I never felt like I fit in anywhere,” said White. “The day I moved here I knew this was where I was going to meet friends that would last forever. I enjoy volleyball so much. It truly is my passion; the rush of being on the court and the excitement everyone brings to the team really can encourage one to do their best.” White was a valuable asset to Sisters’ volleyball squad. She played as an outside hitter and earned First Team All-League honors. Rory Rush, SHS head volleyball coach, said, “Brianna played her senior

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Bre White will play volleyball at the college level next year. season for the Outlaws and quickly established herself as a go-to on the outside. She has the ability to hit around the block, provide power, but also an off-speed shot when needed. She has many tools in her toolbox and with her great court sense knows when to use just what she needs. She is energetic and enthusiastic on the floor and a natural leader with her teammates. She will do great things at Bushnell, providing them with an offensive threat on the outside.” White told The Nugget she wanted to play volleyball at the collegiate level and had a friend who played at Bushnell University in Eugene, which is next to the University of Oregon campus. “My friend put my name out there,” said White. “Then I reached out and Coach Jason Corbin invited me over for a visit.” White visited Bushnell in early August of 2021. Due to COVID, she wasn’t allowed to stay with players, but instead was put up in a nearby hotel. “I did get a tour of the campus,” said White. “We were actually supposed to go axe-throwing as a team bonding experience, but COVID shut that down. I was so upset! “I felt really comfortable at Bushnell,” added White. “I wasn’t a nervous wreck, and I played well, and felt like I was already a part of

the family.” White was offered a combination athletic and academic scholarship, but she didn’t accept the offer immediately. “I waited until our volleyball season here (at Sisters) ended, and then I called and accepted their offer,” said White. “I’m excited about the atmosphere at Bushnell, being able to play and know I’m needed and wanted as a player. I feel like these girls will be friends for life.” There’s one item of unfinished business that she wants to take care of. “I did see my coach recently and told him he owes the team an axe-throwing bonding experience,” White said with a grin. White will head to Bushnell the end of July and practice starts on August 3.

Extensive preparation goes into the exercise. Hazardous fixtures like water heaters — which can heat up and explode — must be removed, along with any asbestos that could be dispersed in smoke. The building is altered to allow for ventilation and repeated fire starts “to make it last longer and be safer,” Johnson explained. The structure is divided up into cells where fires can be started and extinguished repeatedly. According to Chief Johnson, the goal is to get a dozen to 20 fire starts during the training exercise. Chief Johnson noted that the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD) is working on enhancing its regular training facilities near Sisters’ wastewater treatment plant to allow for more livefire training, where firefighters get the sensation of working in smoke, heat, and close quarters.

On the same day, firefighters responded to a structure fire west of Tollgate that consumed an outbuilding. The Sisters Fire District is currently seeking volunteers (see related story, page 3). Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District is also seeking applicants to fill a vacant position on their board of directors. Fire District board members Jack McGowan and Chuck Newport were on hand for the training exercise. They noted that no fire experience is necessary to serve on the board — simply a desire to serve the Sisters community. The board will appoint the successful candidate to the vacant position through June 30, 2023. The board of directors meet each month at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday. Completed applications should be returned with a cover letter and be received in the Fire District’s administrative office no later than February 25 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at the SCSFD Administrative Office at 301 S. Elm St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at www. sistersfire.com.

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FESTIVAL: Fundraiser will be mix of virtual and in-person Continued from page 3

and renew connections by gathering together through music, art, and communitybuilding. Visual artists still have time to contribute art. The final deadline to donate artwork is March 11 to allow time for award selections, professional photography, media promotion, and listings on virtual platforms.

…the event will celebrate the artists who have donated, their work, and the creative economy in Sisters... The first opportunity to view MOTH artwork in person will be April 22 during the Sisters Arts Association’s Fourth Friday Art Stroll. Artwork will be on display in the Cindy & Duncan Campbell Gallery, located inside the Sisters Art Works building at 204 W. Adams Ave., and in select galleries and businesses in town. Participating MOTH art hosting locations will be posted on SFF’s website in April.

Art will be out on location through April 25. Online bidding will go live on April 22 and continue through the evening of April 30. On Friday, April 29 the free-to-attend Community Arts Celebration at Sisters Art Works will feature student performers and the unveiling of a glass sculpture garden created by art students at Sisters Middle School, in collaboration with glass artist Susie Zeitner. Live music by Seattle-based modern funk/soul band True Loves will start at 7 p.m. with food and beverage available for purchase. Information about the Fourth Friday Sisters Community Art Stroll can be found at www.sistersartsass ociation.org. The final happening of the art celebration will be the My Own Two Hands “Moving Beyond” Art Auction and Party on Saturday, April 30. The event will be a hybrid in-person and virtual art auction (with all bidding done electronically), engaging activities, and live music. In addition to the auction and concert, the event will celebrate the artists who have donated, their work, and the creative economy in Sisters, by providing a framework to strengthen and develop the visual and performing arts scene in Central Oregon. Tickets to the art auction and party will go on sale Tuesday, March 1 and are

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Seattle-based True Loves will perform at the Sisters Folk Festival My Own Two Hands event. $90/person (dinner and drinks are included); contributing artists will receive complimentary tickets. A vital component to MOTH is the raffle of a custom, handmade 000-12 MA acoustic guitar, built in Sisters by the nationally renowned guitar makers at Preston Thompson Guitars. Raffle tickets are set to go on sale Friday, April 1; only 400 will be sold at $25 each. The landscape of COVID19 is changing quickly. In response to the current steep decline in COVID-19 cases, SFF will not be requiring proof of vaccination to attend any of the My Own Two Hands activities. The event

will comply with any state or county health measures in place at the time of the event. If no statewide mask mandate is in effect, masking will be optional and up to individual attendees. As the event gets closer, you can find more information about My Own Two Hands including artwork details, donation opportunities, participating art host businesses, etc. at SistersFolkFestival.org. My Own Two Hands 2022 Key Dates: • March 1 – Tickets to the MOTH Art Auction & Party go on sale. • March 4 – Promotional art consideration deadline for

art submissions. • March 11 – Deadline for artists to submit art donations. • April 1 – Raffle tickets to win a custom Preston Thompson guitar go on sale. • April 22 – Art will go on display at the Fourth Friday Art Stroll at various businesses in downtown Sisters. • April 22 – Online bidding for art auction begins. • April 29 – Community Art Celebration at Sisters Art Works: free concert, public art installation unveiling, SSD student performances. • April 30 – My Own Two Hands Art Auction & Party: dinner, live music by True Loves, art auction ends.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

MODEL: City to shift how it handles tourism Continued from page 1

an effort to be transparent, Council has been reviewing all public contracts. The revised Deschutes County Sheriff, Republic Services, and economic development contracts are examples of recent negotiations that benefit residents. Council now has time to examine our TLT use, goals, and delivery mechanism,” Connolly told The Nugget. In the spring of 2021, the City initiated a visitor opportunity survey, destination scan, and destination management project with Kristin Dahl, founder and CEO of Crosscurrent Collective. That project culminated in a presentation in October that can be found on the City website under Destination Management Presentation. At their January 26 workshop, Council heard presentations from Kevney Dugan, president/CEO for Visit Bend, and Jeff Knapp, executive director for Visit McMinnville, on their organizations, communities, and insights regarding destination management. Council President Connolly provided her thoughts regarding the presentations. “As a resident, I was pleased to hear that the DMO model emphasizes livability for residents while attracting visitors who share our cultural and environmental values. It was eye-opening to discover that transient lodging tax (TLT) funds could be used to provide future amenities that benefit locals and visitors. The focus on creating a symbiotic relationship where the community benefits from the TLT was also educational. “As an elected official, I was excited to see the fiscal accountability of TLT funds and the cultural shift designed to attract visitors

who share our small-town values and love of nature,” Connolly said. “DMOs do not focus on bringing massive numbers of people to visit an area; instead, the focus is on attracting visitors who want an authentic experience. In our case, it is a small-town Western experience based on our decadesold historical events such as the Rodeo, Quilt Show, Folk Festival, and Harvest Faire.

…the DMO model emphasizes livability for residents ... — Nancy Connolly “Our research shows that a majority of visitors come for an outdoor experience. With a DMO, emphasis could be placed on sustaining our natural resources while attracting year-round visitors who share our social and environmental values. In other words, we are not Vegas, and a DMO would target specific visitors to enhance our livability, not destroy it by forcing their values on our residents.” At this point in time, the Council and staff are looking for opportunities for workforce development, protecting natural resources, being environmentally sensitive, and assuring the quality of life that attracted people to Sisters. Destination marketing involves much more than just advertising Sisters in other locations. Marketing is conducted strategically to certain demographics and interest groups. The City already has some targeted markets with rodeo fans, quilters, and music lovers. Outdoor recreationists come to enjoy all that nature around Sisters provides. All those visitors could enjoy richer experiences with local businesses and organizations collaborating to provide

unique experiences. The visitor economy is basically tied to everything that happens in Sisters, and the residents, as well as the visitors, can benefit from facility improvements, coordinated programming, and stewardship of our surroundings. Marketing can attract visitors who want to give back to the place they visit, which builds a relationship and investment in their destination. With destination management, the goal isn’t more visitors, but visitors who care about and are committed to Sisters, making them more likely to make return visits and stay longer. Council has asked staff to look at existing DMO models regarding their nonprofit status, funding mechanisms and amounts, board composition, job descriptions, and how DMOs are held accountable to the public and City. This material will be used to prepare Council for upcoming goal setting and 2022-23 budget processes. As City Manager Cory Misley stated, “We are only at the beginning of the beginning regarding a DMO.” He likened the process to building a boat. The City can make the blueprints based on community input, build the boat, and supply it with resources and maps, but eventually the boat gets put out to sea. In other words, the DMO would be responsible for managing tourism. On Wednesday, February 9, at 5:30 p.m., the City Council will hold a workshop where they will be exploring the DMO concept — what it is and how it differs from what is being done now. The workshop is open to the public with attendance either in person or via ZOOM. The link is available on the agenda, which is located on the City website under Agendas and Meetings. All in-person attendees are required to wear a mask.

Focusing on livability By Sue Stafford Correspondent

In a recent interview regarding destination management, Council President Nancy Connolly addressed several adjacent topics. • How might a destination management organization (DMO) be paid for? “In the ’80s, the state legislature established a state lodging tax, the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT). ‘Heads in beds’ pay a nightly tax which goes to the city or county where the lodging occurred. There are restrictions on how the funds are spent on tourism and/or used for the general fund. In the past, the City has turned TLT funds over to the Chamber to use for tourism promotion. With a DMO, allocation of TLT could be focused on supporting a year-round program that correlates with our community values and potentially providing a future community amenity.” • What should residents understand about destination management? “All City Councilors live within the city limits; we understand the balance between tourism and livability. During the past eight years, Council has addressed

the following issues to help maintain our quality of life: 1. Placed restrictions on short-term rentals so that our neighborhoods remain neighborhoods, not “de facto hotels” with increased traffic, parked cars, parties. This policy has helped prevent longterm rentals from becoming short-term rentals, thus maintaining employee housing availability. 2. Adopted policy limiting the number of city-wide events that can occur during peak tourist season to ensure residents have access to public parks, and mitigate traffic. 3. Placed restrictions on street closures for events to ensure mobility of residents. 4. Reduced speed on all city streets to help ensure safer streets for pedestrians and make enforcement easier.” Connolly concluded: “Creating a DMO gives Council another way to help create a year-round program that benefits residents and tourists. It would ensure we reach visitors with shared cultural values. It gives us the ability to help preserve our natural resources by using future TLT funds on specific projects and allows us to reinvest in the community to mutually benefit residents and visitors.

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Sisters wrestlers qualify for state tournament By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters qualified four wrestlers for the OSAA 4A Championships based on their places at the District 4 Tournament hosted by Sisters High School on Saturday, February 12. Teams from Ontario, La Grande, Baker/Powder Valley, Corbett, Madras, M c L o u g h l i n / We s t o n McEwan, and Gladstone joined the host Outlaws for the tournament, in which the top four wrestlers in each weight class advanced to the state championships, which will be held Saturday, February 26 at Cascade High School in Turner.

Coach and Athletic Director Gary Thorson said, “It was great to host the district tournament and we had some great fan support. We have a very supportive group of parents who have raised some great kids and it is a pleasure for our staff to get to work with them.” La Grande plastered the other teams with a total of 447 points to easily outdistance Baker/Powder Valley for the district trophy. Sisters finished with 124 points for fifth place in the team standings. Following the meet, Coach Thorson said, “I would describe the day as a roller coaster ride for our team. Some ups and downs and some crazy unexpected

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Wyatt Maffey with an escape and reverse in the 152-pound weight class. Maffey is headed to state competition.

turns at times. We obviously went in there hoping to qualify more for State. But once again our kids wrestled extremely hard against some great competition. They fought and scraped all day long, and I think represented the school very well.” Carter Van Meter and Carson Brown placed fifth in 113-and 132-pound class before Hayden Kunz came through with the first qualification for the Outlaws. It was easy going for Kunz with a bye in the first round and a quick pin in round two over Strawbridge of Madras in just 52 seconds. He then battled Collins of La Grande, but succumbed to a fall near the four-minute mark. Kunz battled back for a shot at State with a thrilling 8-6 decision over Rodriguez of Ontario. The victory assured him of a trip to State and a match for third place against Alire of Madras, which he lost in a 9-4 decision. Ben Cooper wrestled all the way to the championship match at 145 pounds and a State qualification. Cooper made quick work of his first two opponents with pins in 34 and 26 seconds respectively. He then faced off with Carson of La Grande for a chance at the title. The pair battled for

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Hayden Kunz with a throw in the 138-pound class. He qualified to go to State on February 26. 5:14 before Cooper lost by fall. Cooper’s teammate Dolan Pool placed sixth at the same weight. Wyatt Maffey also worked his way to the championship match. Following a first round bye, he outscored Kehr of La Grande 7-1. It took Maffey 2:50 to pin his next opponent, Collin Switzler of Madras, which set him up for the title round versus Ruben Hernandez of Ontario. Hernandez proved too much for Maffey, winning by technical fall, leaving Maffey as the runner-up. Two Outlaws scored in the 160-pound class as Scott

Henderson and Jared Miller placed sixth and eighth respectively. Jared Vogt, at 170 pounds, also placed sixth, as did Jacob Washington at 195. Henry Rard came through with the fourth and final State berth for Sisters by placed third at 220 pounds. Rard beat Aiden Brown of Corbett by fall at the 4:56 mark following a first round bye. He then lost to Alex Ritter of Baker/Powder Valley in a match that lasted just under a minute. Rard then took on Tommy Ishida of Ontario, whom he outlasted in See WRESTLERS on page 22

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The Cloverdale Fire District is asking the residents of Cloverdale to weigh in on the future of the District. Please join us on February 19 at 10 a.m. for a brief presentation of our current challenges and proposed solutions. We will be accepting Q&A and comments afterward. The meeting will be held at the primary Cloverdale station at 67433 Cloverdale Rd. Sisters, OR 97759. For those who do not wish to attend in person, an online meeting option is available at cloverdalefire.com/single-post/ cloverdale-public-input-meeting. For more info call 541-389-2345.

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The clinic is being held February 17, from 1-4 p.m. at Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), and Johnson & Johnson are available. First and second dose as well as boosters are available, as is a fourth shot for the immune compromised. For more information and free transportation services: call 541-699-5109.

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Outlaws Basketball notches a win on the road By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws have had a hard time on the road, but this past week, the hoopsters posted a big 50-25 victory at Sweet Home against the Huskies. The game on Tuesday, February 8, didn’t start well for the Outlaws as Sweet Home jumped out and took a quick 8-0 lead. The Huskies came out in a triangle-and-2 defense, which confused the Outlaws offensive attack. In addition, Max Palanuk and Jessey Murillo picked up two early fouls in the quarter and the Outlaws had to look to the bench and get Noah Pittman and Mehkye Froehlich on the court earlier than normal. Both players made an immediate impact on the game. Pittman provided defensive intensity and Froehlich scored five quick points to get the Outlaws on the board. After the slow start, the Outlaws outscored the Huskies 9-2 in the quarter, and at the close of the first period Sisters only trailed by two, 9-11. In the second quarter, the Outlaws came out in multiple zone defenses to slow the Huskies attack. That proved to be a very good decision as the Outlaws held the Huskies scoreless the entire quarter, and only allowed them five field goal attempts. Palanuk bounced back from his foul trouble and contributed six points in the quarter, and Ricky Huffman added five. At the half, the Outlaws were on top 20-11. The Outlaws held on to the momentum they’d gained in the second quarter through offensive patience and execution. Palanuk hit two long balls, the second one coming after the Outlaws held the ball for the last 24 seconds of the quarter. The team executed the set play to perfection to give Palanuk a wide-open shot in the corner.

Adam Maddox-Castle had several drives into the lane and contributed six points in the quarter. At the end of the third the Outlaws had extended their lead to 36-20. Sisters continued their aggressive play and continued to use multiple zone defenses against the Huskies in the final quarter. Palanuk scored six points and Schwartz hit a nice threepoint shot. AJ Scholl contributed three points off the bench as well. After being down 0-8 at the start of the game, the Outlaws went on to outscore the Huskies 50-17. Palanuk led the Outlaws’ scoring spree with 18 points, followed by Maddox-Castle, who scored eight. Jamen Schwartz tallied seven points, Ricky Huffman had six, and Froehlich contributed five. Senior captains Max Palanuk and Ricky Huffman shared their thoughts on the win. Palanuk said, “It felt really good to get a win on the road. We started off a bit slow in the first quarter, but Coach Rush made some adjustments. We gained momentum and were able to keep building a lead in the second half.” Huffman said, “We all played great and the win was very much a combination of everybody coming together as a team. We started off the game pretty badly, but after a quick timeout Coach really figured it out and we came back with a 20-3 run.” Coach Chad Rush said, “I was very proud of the grit and maturity the team showed tonight. Getting down early on the road is a difficult situation to find yourself in. The boys responded well and were able to slow things down and figure the Husky trick defense out. It was a good team win with multiple players contributing in multiple ways.” Sisters made the fourhour road trip to Newport for a matchup against the Cubs

on Friday. The Cubs were just coming off a game on Thursday night at Philomath so the Outlaws were hoping they could beat a tired team. That was not the case as the Cubs controlled the game for most of the contest. Newport scored the first points of the game, but the Outlaws stayed strong and took a 7-3 lead into the second half of the first quarter. The score seesawed back and forth with the Outlaws taking their last lead at 11-10 before the Cubs hit a threepointer to take the lead and hold on to it through the end of the quarter. Palanuk scored seven points and Huffman scored five for the Outlaws’ 12 points in the quarter. The Cubs finished the period with 15 points. The Cubs went on a 10-4 run in the second quarter to expand their lead to 25-16 halfway through the period. The Outlaws were able to cut the lead to six points at the half behind a long ball from Palanuk with 10 seconds left on the clock. At the half the Outlaws trailed 23-29. Newport controlled most of the third quarter until the Outlaws made a 6-0 run late

in the period to cut their lead to five points. Sadly, the Cubs hit a three-pointer to close the quarter and take an eight-point lead as teams headed into the final period. Huffman scored five points, Palanuk had four, and Maddox-Castle had three points for the Outlaws 12 three-quarter points. The Cubs expanded their lead quickly in the final period with a 9-3 run, and the Outlaws were never able to whittle down the deficit. Palanuk led the Outlaws in scoring with 16 points, and Huffman followed with 13. Maddox-Castle tallied five points and Froehlich and Noah Pittman added four points each. Rush said, “I was happy to see the team come out and compete well after such a long bus ride. I really feel the game was a much closer game than the final 13-point spread, as we did a good job of making Newport work to score their points. We once again learned a few things in our zone defense that I think we can take into our upcoming games.” The Outlaws were to play at Philomath on Tuesday.

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Outlaws swimmers compete at District By Charlie Kanzig

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Sisters will be represented by two boys and one girl at the OSAA State Swimming Championships after achieving qualifying times at the Special District 3 meet held at Sweet Home High School February 11 and 12. Special District 3 is comprised of 12 schools including Sweet Home, Junction City, Stayton, Philomath, Marist, Cascade, Salem Academy, Blanchet, North Marion, Kennedy, Pleasant Hill, and Sisters. Clayten Heuberger will race in two events at State based on his performances in the 50-yard free and the 100yard backstroke. He is the third-ranked swimmer based on district times going into the state meet.

Most of the swimmers achieved their personal records for the year. — Coach Alex Bick Heuberger established the top time in the prelims in the 50 free at 23.84, but Kyler Lajoie of Marist Catholic edged him in the final by just under two-tenths of a second as Heuberger finished with a time of 24.13. Ted Stolasz placed ninth in the event with a time of 26.53.

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Two boys and one girl will represent the Outlaws in state competition. Heuberger turned the tables on Lajoie in the 100yard backstroke with a runner-up finish in 57.29 to Lajoie’s 57.89. Cameron Miller of Kennedy High School won the race in 55.48. Freshman Joe Souza finished a very close third in the 100-yard breaststroke in a time of 1:12.29 and gained entry based on his time, which was announced Sunday, according to Coach Alex Bick. On the girls’ side, Ella Bartlett will also compete at State thanks to her secondplace finish in the 500-yard backstroke. Her time of 6:02.81 was ten seconds better than her preliminary time. Additionally, Bartlett scored for the Outlaws in the 100-yard breaststroke, placing fifth in 1:18.89, and like Souza, discovered on Sunday she had qualified for State by time.

Neya Kountchev placed eighth in the 100-yard freestyle (1:08.42) and 11th in the 200-yard freestyle (2:40.57). “Most of the swimmers achieved their personal records for the year,” said Bick. “For those moving on we expect that progress to continue.” Sweet Home took home the title for girls and Marist captured the top spot for boys. The 4A/3A/2A/1A State

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On September 7, the grand jury indicted Boyle for the following crimes: • 13 counts of practice of massage without a license; • two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree (Class B felony); • five counts of sexual abuse in the third degree (Class A misdemeanor); • one count of assault in the fourth degree (Class A misdemeanor). There is a total of 11 victims, all of whom were allegedly victimized while patronizing Hop in the Spa, according to District Attorney John Hummel. The site of Hop in the Spa on Cascade Avenue has been cleaned out and the business appears to no longer be functioning. Hop in the Spa was portrayed as “America’s first beer spa.”

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Lady Outlaws snap losing streak on basketball court By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws snapped their five-game losing streak with a 48-44 win on the road at Newport on Friday, February 11. In Friday’s matchup against Newport, both teams started off slow on the offensive end of the court. Payden Petterson hit a shot from behind the arc and Josie Patton scored a bucket, for Sisters’ only points in the first quarter. Newport also struggled to score, and at the end of one the Lady Outlaws held a slim 5-4 advantage. Petterson hit two more long balls in the second period, and Juhree Kizziar also hit one from behind the arc. Haleigh Froehlich went 4-6 from the charity stripe for Sisters’ 10 points in the quarter. The Cubs’ offense got on track and they scored 17 points to enter the half with a six-point lead. Sisters continued to drill three-pointers in the third: Petterson hit two long balls and Emma Lutz also hit from behind the arc. The Lady Outlaws outscored the Cubs 18-11, and at the end of the third held a one-point edge over the Cubs with a score of 33-32, holding momentum as teams entered the fourth quarter. Newport put together an early run in the final period, and the Outlaws found themselves down by six with approximately four minutes left on the clock. Sisters kept their composure and

responded with a run of their own. Big plays down the stretch included two threepointers from Ellie Mayes, which tied the score, and Josie Patton grabbing an offensive rebound and putback to give the Outlaws a two-point edge. Both teams failed to score on the next several possessions, and then the Outlaws pressured the Cubs and forced a turnover. Haleigh Froehlich was fouled and went to line. She made both her shots with three seconds left securing the Outlaws’ four-point win. Seven different players contributed points with Payden Petterson leading the team with 12 points, all of them three-pointers. Petterson also had three steals in the contest. Emma Lutz had her best game of the season with 10 points, including a three-pointer. She went four-for-six from the free-throw line, led the team with eight steals, and dished out three assists. Haleigh Froehlich had nine points, pulled down six boards, and had three steals. Ellie Mayes scored seven, tallied six rebounds, and had three steals. Josie Patton contributed four points, and Ila Reid and Juhree Kizziar added three points each. Coach Paul Patton said, “Newport is a team we beat the first time we played them and I think the expectation that we should beat them again led us to feel some pressure and that created anxiety, which affected our

play, mainly in missed shots and turnovers. We collected ourselves at halftime and came out strong in the third quarter.” “Getting this come-frombehind win was a huge boost to the team’s morale and hopefully set us up to play well in our last three games of the season,” added Patton. Petterson said, “I am super proud of us for really working together as a team, especially toward the end. It came down to the trust we had in one another that we would be smart with the ball, make good passes, play solid defense, and make our shots. That trust definitely showed with the outcome. I felt that it wasn’t just one player who changed the game, but it was all of us coming together and playing for each other that made us win.” Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, February 8, the Outlaws were hoping to post a win in their game at Sweet Home. In the first round of league play, they were actually ahead going into the final quarter but lost the game at the end. It turned out to be the same scenario this time around, and Sisters had to record the 11-point loss. Sisters’ game plan was to put a lockdown defender on Sweet Home’s best

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good game for the Outlaws and led the team with seven rebounds, and scored four points. As always, Patton was a vocal leader on defense. Ila Reid scored seven points, Payden Petterson scored six, Juhree Kizziar tallied five, and Tatem Cramer added four. Haleigh Froehlich pulled down four rebounds and had two steals. “The girls competed hard, as always, and showed improvement despite coming up short on the scoreboard,” said Patton. A bright spot on the night was the JV team’s 52-28 win, highlighted by Dulce Dunham, who scored two baskets, her first points of the season.

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again in 1999, and served through 2019, when he stepped away from the post due to medical issues. In 2012, the Rodeo selected him to be Grand Marshal. That year, Bonnie Malone profiled Miller for a story in The Nugget. Malone depicted Miller’s upbringing in the Amish and Mennonite community of Goshen, Indiana, where his strong ethical foundation was built. And she noted that Miller built a stellar reputation as a contractor across the region. “Miller has also been a premier contractor in Central Oregon since 1974,” Malone reported. “With his partner, Miller began building homes at Black Butte Ranch from their Portland-based company until they both moved here with their families. ‘Suddenly all our work was here,’ he explained, ‘and we loved the area.’ He became independent in 1978 as GJ Miller Construction Company.

“He built the first milliondollar home on the tax rolls in Deschutes County, still a showcase over a canyon. He has built landmarks all over Sisters Country and more than 20 Black Butte Ranch homes. In Bend, there are multiple Awbrey Butte and Broken Top homes and Hawthorne Suites to his credit.

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To the Editor: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. Back in 1972 Title IX was passed by Congress to give equal access for all in educational and other activities in schools that received public funding. Deirdre Kanzig, a third grade teacher at SES, was 11 years old at the time. She played volleyball and track in school but there were no winter sports for girls in Fossil, Oregon. When Deirdre attended Wheeler High School, her science teacher, a woman, encouraged her and others to put together a girls basketball team. There wasn’t such a team, so the girls enthusiastically went out for the boys team, much to the consternation of JV boys who were worried that they might not get to play. However, with the support of the school board they were able to put together their own girls basketball team. They played against other teams from Hepner, Ione, Dufur, Condon, Arlington, Spray and Mitchell. It was fun and the team was very supported by the community of Fossil. In the 1977-78 season, they even won state! Many people were quite upset with Title IX. Jesse Helms, a senator from North Carolina, condemned Title IX in its entirety. Senator John Tower in 1974 proposed the “Tower Amendment” which would exempt revenue-producing sports from Title IX compliance. President Ronald Reagan vetoed the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 that sought to restore some of the coverage of Title IX that had been lost. All these attempts at limiting full access to educational and athletic activities failed. There are still plenty of inequities that need to be addressed; salaries, travel expenses, supplies and facilities to name a few. The work continues but Title IX has survived. In this season of the Winter Olympics, it’s hard to believe that only 50 years ago women were denied access to many athletic activities. Some of this was due to people thinking that neither girls nor the public cared all the much for girls sports. You would hear statements like, “You throw like a girl; you run like a girl; not bad…for a girl; girls can’t dribble a ball; woman driver (meaning a bad driver); girls aren’t strong enough to pole vault or run a marathon.” These putdowns just don’t fly in today’s world of sports. If you were to say such things at work, they might even get you fired. The major author behind Title IX was Representative Patsy F. Mink of Hawaii. She is an example of where one person can make a big difference in how we treat one another. This might be also true for you. Did Title IX have an effect on your life in some way? Were your brothers, sisters or other family members treated differently at school because of their gender? Do you have a story like Deirdre’s? Please share your stories as they are all a part of our continued education into understanding one another better. Paul Bennett

Thanks for the warning

To the Editor: I wish to say thank you to the two recent letter writers who were kind enough to warn the residents of Sisters of a looming danger. Finally, someone is courageous enough to speak up about what so many of us are afraid to even think about, let alone say. “Be aware folks, they walk among us.” Thank you, thank you for the warning. Since childhood I have always been afraid of “them.” So be careful when you go out at night. I’m glad to see that others are also afraid of and watching for zombies. Greg Pozovich

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theater is never boring, and I’ve always had an interest in doing it,” she said. Stolasz is playing one of the lead female roles as Laurey. “I’ve found a lot of inspiration from Julie Andrews in ‘Sound of Music,’ just putting a southern accent to it,” she said. Stolasz is also learning the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and listening to your director about how to do those tough scenes. “I just do what my director says when it comes to romantic scenes. As a main character with a love interest, I was a little worried about that, but I have been trying to find the nuances of the character and understand her and how to react in certain moments,” she said. Rachel Lilly, playing Aunt Eller, has really been understanding more of the balance that is needed to be able to be a lead in a full-scale show while balancing other things in life. “Being a senior, a lot of us are in really hard classes and applying to colleges at the same time as being a lead in this very big show,” she said. “It is fun to find a time to dig into the character that we are given, especially with limited time given that we are doing this during the school year, not the summer.” Dylan Rundle has enjoyed getting to view his role as a challenge, playing Hakim. “I’ve enjoyed trying to become a scoundrel and I enjoy taking on the challenge of this character,” he said. Rundle has been figuring out ways to interact with the audience to fool people and let them in on his scheme. This is Ted Stolasz’s first full-scale show as a part of the Sisters High School choir. He plays Will Parker in the show. “I thought it would be fun

performing on stage or not. “A lot is up in the air and uncertain right now, but we are just excited to be able to put on a show,” said Johnson. “We’ve all gotten really close in facing these challenges as a cast and having to really communicate and keep each other informed of what’s being missed,” said Beaver. Johnson says there is “no better show to bring to the community of Sisters, especially after so long.” “It is a sort of love letter to the traditional Western show, and we are excited to be doing it,” said Sasha Stolasz. The entire Sisters High School choir is involved in the show, as the rest of the choir are chorus members and contribute to the community present in the show. The entire choir and crew will work in after-school rehearsals for the next week with full tech and lights and will be starting full dress rehearsals at the start of next week. “Oklahoma!” will be a run of three evening shows starting on Thursday, February 24, at 7 p.m.; Friday, February 25, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 26, at 7 p.m.; and ending with a matinee show on Sunday, February 27, at 2 p.m. For more information visit https:// sites.google.com/ssd6.org/ oklahomatix. You can also get to the website by scanning the QR code on the poster on page 17. Tickets are general admission so you will have to bring proof of purchase to the show. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students.

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just to audition for it and try and do it,” he said. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the cast and directors of the show have faced many challenges, but in the end, they believe these challenges will help them produce an even better show. There has not been a rehearsal since the start of the process where 100 percent of the cast has been present, due to some being out for one reason or another. “It has really been a challenge of communication and having the people that are gone have to jump into rehearsal and blocking after not being there,” said Johnson. “We’ve all really had to step up and communicate more with our castmates to be able to put the show together,” said Beaver. Beaver described some of the challenges of acting on stage while having to wear a mask: “It really makes you aware of what scene you are in because we are having to use body movements and expression in the eyes to get the emotion across,” she said. The actors have had to find other ways to express emotion and work together to form a cohesive scene without being able to use their entire face. “We have come up with a clever way to do kissing scenes if we have to wear masks during performances,” said Johnson. The cast and crew will not know until the lead up to opening night if they will have to wear masks while

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Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Music by Richard Rodgers Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs Rodgers and Hammerstein was a theatre-writing team of composer Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and lyricist-dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960), who together created a series of influential American musicals. Their popular Broadway productions in the 1940s and 1950s initiated what is considered the “golden age” of musical theatre. Five of their Broadway shows, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music, were outstanding successes! Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodgers_and_Hammerstein

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Outlaws skiers wrap up league with wins By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The boys and girls ski teams continue to dominate the slopes. On Wednesday, February 9, at Hoodoo Ski Area, the boys and the girls both took first place in the final slalom event of the Emerald League season under clear skies and warm conditions. Some special course maintenance and care kept surface conditions hard and fast for racing through the entire event. On the boys’ side, Corbin Fredland took first place with a combined time of 1:32.68 for his first combined time win of his high school race career. Coach Gabe Chladek said, “Corbin was aggressive from the start and managed to hold on to the line through the finish.” Styopa Mayakovsky took second place with a combined time of 1:39.87. Gus Patton finished fifth (1:54.45); Spencer Tisdale, eighth (1:58.96); Emerson Backus ninth (1:59.26); Bela Chladek, 10th (2:01.76); Brody Duey, 12th (2:09.03); John Berg, 19th (2:22.89); Jack Turpin, 25th (2:44.10); and Kellen Petke, 26th (2:45.37). Cooper Merrill got a 1:09.91 on his first run, but didn’t finish his second run. Keegan Kroytz got a 1:15.27 on his first run and did not finish his second run. “Corbin and Styopa did a great job of keeping the boys’ team points high for the day,” added Chladek. On the girls’ side, Presley Adelt took second place for the day with a combined time of 1:47.36, and Araiya Grummer took third with a combined time of 1:51.88. Tallis Grummer finished fifth (1:59.65); Piper Adelt, sixth (2:00.60); Ella Eby, ninth (2:09.23); Mae Roth, 11th (2:16.32); Ava Riehle, 14th (2:22.45); Kiara Martin, 15th (2:29.27); and Lauren Sitz, 18th (2:44.66). Charlotte Seymour got fifth place on her first run, but didn’t finish her second run. Annie Cohen placed 12th on her first run, and didn’t finish her second. Molly Greaney placed 23rd on her first run and also didn’t finish her second. Chladek told The Nugget that the girls continue to maintain a high team score due to their consistent skiing. Chladek also gave kudos to Hoodoo Ski Area. Chladek said, “The Sisters Outlaws Ski Team and the entire Emerald Ski League would like to thank Hoodoo Ski Area for their generous support of high school ski racing and hosting a fantastic

season of slalom races this year!” Three days later, the Sisters Outlaws closed out the Emerald League racing season maintaining their season-long winning streak with another boys and girls team win. Skiers raced in a giant slalom at Willamette Pass on Saturday, February 12, and once again it was under beautiful, clear, and sunny skies. Coach Gabe Chladek told The Nugget this is the first time he can remember skiers having an entire season of ski racing in the sun. The race went smoothly and snow conditions were hard and fast for the first run, but got a bit softer in the sun in the afternoon. Freshman Styopa Myagkov took first in the boys’ race with a combined time of 1:25.27. Corbin Fredland took second (1:27.11); Brody Duey, sixth (1:34.20); Spencer Tisdel, seventh (1:34.34); Emerson Backus, 10th (1:36.37); Gus Patton, 11th (1:37.39); John Berg, 18th (1:47.90); Jack Turpin, 21st (1:53.13); Kellen Petke, 24th (2:03.81). Duey, Tisdel, Backus, and Patton are all newer racers and moved up in the finish order and logged varsity finishes for the final league race. Bela Chladek came out of the start a bit off of his normal pace on run one and finished with a 44.56. He skied a very fast second run, but missed the gate at the finish and was disqualified on run two. Cooper Merrill put a strong effort at both runs, but unfortunately slid out and did not finish either run. On the girls’ side, Tallis Grummer led the team with a second-place finish in a combined time of 1:32.29. Ella Eby took third (1:35.27); Charlotte Seymour, fourth (1:35.75); Presley Adelt, sixth (1:36.82); and Ava Riehle, 11th (1:42.15). Eby and Riehle are firstyear racers, and both made significant moves in this race. Chladek said, “It’s very exciting to see some of the newer/younger racers have rewarding successes on the course, and to move up in the finish order. It’s been really rewarding to see the racers progressing in their sport and having fun, and it’s especially rewarding to hear so many of them excited already for next season.” The Outlaws skiers will head to Mount Ashland over President’s Day Weekend for an invitational race. Some of the skiers will attend the Oregon High School State Championships at Mount Hood Meadows on March 2-3.

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Sisters Folk Festival is searching for a talented part-time Communication Coordinator to join our dynamic team! The CC will create promotional materials, contribute to the development of the SFF website, create content for and maintain SFF’s social media channels and take on other projects as assigned. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an in-depth current understanding of marketing trends and tools required. Full job details at www.SistersFolkFestival.org.

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NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION To Consult with Legal Counsel Concerning the Legal Rights and Duties of the Panoramic Special Road Access District with Regards to Litigation Panoramic Access Special Road District (PASRD) Sisters, Oregon, will hold an executive session on Monday, February 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The executive session is being held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h), to consult with legal counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of PASRD with regards to litigation. The meeting is being held via zoom due to current Covid restrictions. Notice will be published in The Nugget, via PASRD email system, and posted on the website. Our regular monthly Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 15 at 7 p.m.

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City snapshot — traffic will have to slow down By Sue Stafford Correspondent

• Drivers will have to slow down in Sisters. Council adopted Ordinance No. 518 at their February 8 meeting, which sets a designated speed of 20 miles per hour on local streets in residential districts. Currently, the majority of streets within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) have posted speed limits of 25 mph. The downtown commercial district has lower speeds of 20 mph set by state statute. Adoption of this ordinance establishes a 20 mph speed limit in residential districts on local streets only. Collector streets and arterials as designated by the City’s transportation system plan are not eligible for the speed reduction. The new designated speed will take effect on the local streets after the removal of the existing 25 mph signs and installation of the new 20 mph signs. The total estimated cost for the transition to 80 new signs is $12,000. • After six months of work and five drafts, the Urban

Forestry Board’s 2022 Urban Forest Management Plan was approved and adopted by the City Council on February 8. The plan’s various elements are addressed through multiple management strategies with associated action plans. The plan offers a comprehensive approach to building and maintaining a healthy urban forest and minimizing damage caused by wildfire and invasive pests and is comprised of five components. These components work together to build a thriving urban forest and efficient management plan: trees and infrastructure, urban forest management, wildfire mitigation and fuel treatments, management of tree inventory outside of city limits, and community engagement and involvement. • Sisters is the only city in Oregon that has an Urban Forestry Board, tree ordinance, contracted City forester, and Urban Forest Management Plan. And Sisters has again been recognized as a 2021 Tree City, which we have been every year for well over a decade.

• The City has posted two job openings, one for the camp host at the Creekside Campground for the camping season, and the other for a full-time code compliance officer. The Camp Host posting will be open until February 21. The host duties include keeping the campground clean and running smoothly, and assisting park visitors in a number of ways. The compliance officer posting closes on February 18, with an anticipated start date of March 14 or earlier. • The City’s new principal planner, Matt Martin, assumed his duties on February 7, and was introduced to the City Council at their February 9 meeting. • Council approved a professional services agreement with Cameron McCarthy Landscape Architects and Planners for $64,664 to provide planning services to update the City’s Parks Master Plan. Their timeline is to have the master plan ready for the Planning Commission and City Council in October/ November 2022. The parks master plan update is the City Parks Advisory Board’s primary project for 2022. • The Public Works Advisory Board will be updating the City’s water and wastewater master plan

this year. At their February 8 meeting, they heard an informational update from Anderson Perry & Associates on the part of the plan dealing with water and next month they will hear about wastewater. • At their February 26 workshop, Council will begin a review of the City Charter, which hasn’t been reviewed or updated since 2003. When ready, the Charter changes will have to be voted on by the citizens, probably in the November election. • The Sisters Woodlands property bordered by West Barclay, North Pine, and Highway 20, is beginning logging in preparation for Phases 1 and 2. The public will start noticing gradual changes to the former Forest Service property. • The new bump-outs on either side of the Creekside Park bridge have been completed. Those were added as part of ADA accessibility improvements to create space for a wheelchair to stop and still have room for pedestrians to pass or vice versa. The ironwork decorations being crafted by Ponderosa Forge should be ready for installation soon. The bridge is open again after being closed during construction of the bump-outs.

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Obituaries

WRESTLERS: Four Outlaws qualified for State competition

Terrance Warren Watson December 6, 1938 – January 29, 2022

Terry Watson, 83, passed away peacefully at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon, after a brief illness, with his wife by his side. No services are planned, per his request. Te r r y w a s b o r n December 6, 1938, in Bend, to Charles and Vera (Barkdoll) Watson. He was the third child born, preceded by two sisters, Phyllis and LaDonna. He was raised in Sisters, and graduated from Laurelwood Academy in Gaston, Oregon, in 1957. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Walla Walla College in industrial education. Terry worked as a civil servant for the U.S. Air Force. Over the years he worked as a procurement officer, contract negotiator, contract analyst, and taught contracting law at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Color ado Springs, Colorado. He retired in 1996 with 30 years of service. His job took him to South Korea, England,

United Kingdom, and Okinawa, Japan. He married the love of his life, Susanne, on January 22, 1986, in Sacramento, California. They celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary one week prior to his death. His passion was woodworking. He created many beautiful pieces including clocks, wall hangings, bowls, lazy Susans, and more. He also made the pulpit for the North Powder United Methodist Church and the Sisters Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He loved animals of all sizes, but was especially fond of his cat, SweetPea. Terry was a kind and gentle soul who was loved by many. He loved God with all his heart and soul. He read his Bible every morning and he enjoyed helping others in any way he could. He is survived by his wife, Susan Watson of North Powder, Oregon; son, Ken (Brenda) Watson of Lehi,

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Utah; grandchildren Krissy, Zack, Katy, and Kimmy of Lehi, Utah; sister LaDonna Watson, Redmond, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Phyllis. Contributions may be made to Gideon’s International or any animal shelter of your choice t h r o u g h Ta m i ’s P i n e Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www. tamispinevalleyfuneral home.com.

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Win or lose there seemed to always be someone there for the one coming off the mat. — Gary Thorson Despite the ups and downs, Thorson acknowledged the team members’ commitment to one another as being meaningful to him as a coach. “One thing they showed again like they have all year long is how supportive and encouraging they are to each other,” he said. “Win or lose there seemed to always be someone there for the one coming off the mat. I love this about this team.”

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Shawna Dawn (Hutchinson) Bell, 60, died peacefully at her home in Corvallis Saturday, February 5, with the love of her life by her side. She suffered from a glioblastoma brain tumor that was discovered in late September. Shawna was born to Beverly (Dysinger) and Chester Hutchinson in Seattle, Washington, and was raised from age two in Lebanon, Oregon, where she graduated from Lebanon Union High School in 1979. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University in 1984. She met her husband through a friend, and married Ron Bell August 24, 1991. Ron and Shawna lived in Sherwood for 10 years before moving to Sisters 20 years ago. Shawna served on the City Council and the budget committee in Sisters. She worked passionately — first in high tech in the Portland area,

a 7-5 decision to finish third. Highlighting individual performances, Thorson said, “Ben and Wyatt both had great days and in their championship matches they each wrestled kids who are potential state champions. Henry Rard and Hayden Kunz also both qualified for the second year in a row.” Some of the younger wrestlers look to have bright futures, according to Thorson. “We were also very pleased with the wrestling of our three sophomores at the tournament,” he said. “Scott Henderson had his best day of wrestling for Sisters, and is probably our most improved wrestler this season. Firstyear wrestler Jaden Vogt picked up a big win and has a great future with us, and Dolan Pool was just a match away from qualifying for the second year in a row.” With a day of close calls for the Outlaws, Thorson said, “Freshman Carter Van Meter probably had the heartbreak match of the day in losing a seesaw match with

his opponent from Ontario. The match cost him a trip to State but he also has a great future with us and won over 20 matches this season.” Thorson finished by saying, “Jacob Washington, Carson Brown, Jared Miller landed in very tough brackets and while they failed to qualify they all had very good seasons. All three of these seniors are going to be missed next year in a big way.”

and the rest of her career working for the children of Central Oregon through the Family Access Network and the schools. She retired from the High Desert Education Service District this past spring, 2021. They moved to Corvallis at the end of April 2021, ready to enjoy life after retirement and to be closer to family. She was a loyal friend and loving family member, but her heart was allin for her husband of 30 years. She and Ron had a connection and love that everyone could wish for. It was always “Shawna and Ron.” Shawna is survived by husband, Ron Bell, of Corvallis; parents Beverly (Dysinger) and Chester Hutchinson of Lebanon, Oregon; sister Pam (Hutchinson) Bielenberg and (Chris Bielenberg) of Albany; along with nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins in a close-knit extended family, including her best friend/sister-in-law,

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Where the heck did Sisters’ snowy winter go? By Ron Thorkildson Correspondent

Early last fall seasonal forecasters were eyeing changes taking place in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Sea surface temperatures there were trending lower, a sign that the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) was likely transitioning to its cool phase, paving the way for the second appearance of La Niña in as many years. Sure enough, in October she arrived for a repeat engagement to once again orchestrate global weather patterns. When La Niña is on her game, winters in the Pacific Northwest tend to be cooler and wetter than normal. In 2020-21 she didn’t get her act together soon enough to produce much precipitation here in Central Oregon until mid-January 2021. By then it was a game of catchup for the remainder of the winter. Bend was exceedingly dry in December 2020, also in January and March of 2021. Normal rain/snowfall in February did add to the Central Oregon Cascade snowpack, but by April it was still only 70 to 80 percent of normal. This season began differently. During November, an active jet stream carried

a series of fronts into southern British Columbia, Washington, and western Oregon, fueling optimism that this winter might indeed be a soaker. In fact, a couple of atmospheric river episodes took dead aim on northwestern Washington, causing widespread flooding and several landslides. An atmospheric river is a narrow region in the atmosphere that transports large amounts of water vapor from the subtropics to the temperate zones at higher latitudes. Bellingham on the northern Washington coast received three times its normal rainfall in November, while Quillayute on the Olympic peninsula had nearly doubled its norm. Precipitation levels at Portland, Eugene, and Bend were nearly normal. However, because of the high freezing levels associated with these events, very little snow fell in the Cascades, especially in Oregon. In early December, the weather pattern began to change as a ridge aloft began to build in the eastern Pacific Ocean. One-third of the way into the month cooler systems began approaching from the Gulf of Alaska. This time, greater than normal

precipitation fell at stations in Oregon — except in Central Oregon. By December 22, the offshore blocking ridge strengthened and amplified, opening the door to colder air from the north. On Christmas Eve modified arctic air streamed into the Northwest from Canada. Temperatures remained cold for the remainder of the month as several feet of snow were deposited in the Cascades. Some areas near Sisters received a foot and a half of snowfall. Another sign that we’re headed for a cold, snowy winter, and that La Niña is doing her job, right? Not so fast. Remember that bubble of warm, dry air off the coast whose clockwise circulation ushered in the cold air in December? Instead of holding fast or disappearing and allowing the jet stream to send additional storms our way (more normal during a La Niña season), it maintained its identity and in early January shifted eastward to take up residence along the west coast. And there it still sits. As long as this highpressure ridge remains in place, we will stay warm and dry. On January 1, 2022, the water equivalent of the

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Prolonged warm, dry weather has diminished the Cascade snowpack. snowpack in the Washington Cascades ranged from 132 to 90 percent of normal. In Central Oregon the figure was 104 percent of normal. On February 12, the snowpack in Washington had been reduced to 100 and 75 percent of normal. In Central Oregon it dropped to 90 percent of normal. There is still enough time to salvage a respectable winter season. The Oceanic Niño Index confirms that La Niña is still here. She just needs to

focus. Forecasting models that extrapolate two weeks into the future do indicate that the pesky ridge may break down, allowing for a more westto-east-oriented jet stream to develop that would carry Pacific storms our way. For the three-month period February through April 2022, the Climate Prediction Center foresees below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation in our area.

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