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Vol. XLV No. 14

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Crossing home...

Sisters to tackle issues of growth

CEC races to get ahead of wildfire season

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Growth is a six-letter, onesyllable word that can conjure up a multitude of ideas, scenarios, fears, options, and consequences. Growth and its many impacts can give rise to differing opinions and create tension and division in a town like Sisters.

On Thursday, May 12, Citizens4Community and The Nugget Newspaper are cosponsoring a town hall dealing with “Keeping Sisters, Sisters” while dealing with rapid growth and development. Rather than taking diametrically opposed positions, the citizens of Sisters Country have an opportunity to gather for two hours

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

Sisters Little Leaguers kicked off their season on Saturday, April 2, with opening day ceremonies at the Sisters ball fields. Everyone from the littlest players took to the base paths to get the action underway.

See GROWTH on page 21

See CEC on page 14

Quick action saves a life in Sisters Quick efforts of citizens who witnessed a sudden cardiac arrest saved a life in Sisters last week.

O ff-d uty Bend F ire Captain/Paramedic Luke Stott and retired Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Jeff Johnson were having a business meeting at a local restaurant on Wednesday, March 30, in Sisters when another patron suddenly collapsed in front of them suffering a cardiac arrest. Their swift actions in initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and a rapid response by the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District, saved this person’s life.

Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may

not have diagnosed heart disease. Death occurs within minutes after the heart stops, but cardiac arrest may be reversed if CPR is performed and an automated external defibrillator (AED) is used to shock the heart within a few minutes. Having been trained in CPR, Captain Stott and Chief Johnson (ret.) quickly began lifesaving measures, and 911 was called. The immediate actions helped restore the patient’s heart to a normal rhythm, and by the time emergency responders arrived, the patient had regained consciousness.

Sisters Fire Chief Roger Johnson told The Nugget that there is a recognized “Chain See A LIFE SAVED on page 21

INSIDE: Letters/Weather .................2 Meetings ............................3 Obituaries ..........................6 Sisters Salutes ................. 10 Announcements................ 12

Power lines downed in heavy winds have contributed to devastating fires — including the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire in Santiam Canyon.

Central Electric Cooperative (CEC), whose service area covers 5,300 square miles and includes parts of three national forests, spends large sums of money every year in pruning or removing trees that could fall on high-voltage lines. To put that in perspective, the City of Sisters is 1.88 square miles.

This is in addition to the cost of pole replacement and line upgrades. Over 95 percent

Entertainment .................. 13 Fun & Games .....................20 Crossword ........................24 Classifieds...................25-27 Real Estate ..................28-32

ART PROJECT connects through

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Colorful glass work by 220 Sisters Middle School students now graces the landscaping adjacent to the entrance of Sisters Art Works at 204 W. Adams Ave. in Sisters.

The permanent art installation represents hours of work by students under the guidance of art teacher Judy Fuentes and renowned Sisters glass artist Susie Zeitner, assisted by volunteers from Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) (see “Educator Spotlight,” page 19).

Zeitner, with her team of Patty Lahn and SFF staff Teresa Mills and Kate Kittell, conducted a glass artist residency at Sisters Middle School in February.

According to Zeitner, the original concept was to work just with kids in the arts class — but Fuentes expressed the hope that all the kids would have an opportunity to participate. Zeitner jumped on the idea. In her kiln at her studio in the Sisters Industrial Park, See GLASS ART on page 18

CREATIVITY

Brad Tisdel and Susie Zeitner worked on a new installation at Sisters Art Works.

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Letters to the Editor…

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

Water demand is unsustainable

To the Editor: The Western United States is being populated beyond what its resources and water availability can handle — let’s face it!

It’s unsustainable and state and city officials need to assess our environmental

needs more responsibly instead of caving to all the incessant building programs going on and pretending tourism is the answer to everything.

Jeanne Brooks

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See LETTERS on page 10

Sisters Weather Forecast Wednesday

Thursday

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April 7 • Mostly Sunny

April 8 • AM Clouds/PM Sun

April 9 • PM Showers

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April 11 • Rain/Snow Showers

April 12 • Partly Cloudy

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Travis Sowers of Salem went fishing with his brother Ted Sowers on the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook on March 26 and caught a massive bull trout. The fish was 35 inches long, 23 inches around, and weighed 21.5 pounds. The state record set in 1989 is 23.2 pounds.

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The great American

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

There’s a good case to be made that America would not exist as the nation we know without Benjamin Franklin.

In 1778, France concluded a formal alliance with the newly declared United States of America — and it was Franklin who almost single-handedly engineered that geopolitical coup. The alliance provided America with critical arms and financing and, eventually, troops and naval power that cornered General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army at Yorktown in October 1781 in the decisive victory of the American Revolution. The French alliance turned a colonial rebellion into a world war, and forced the British Empire to cut its losses and agree to a peace settlement with the Americans in 1783.

Franklin helped craft that treaty.

Benjamin Franklin, more than any other single person — even including George Washington — was the architect of American victory in our founding struggle.

The great filmmaker Ken Burns is profiling Franklin in his latest documentary project, currently airing on PBS. Franklin was a true polymath — a highly successful self-made man of business (printing), an inventor, and a man of letters who, without institutional backing, became an internationally renowned man of science.

It is ironic that he became one of the leading lights of the American Revolution, because he was a most reluctant rebel. He was an ardent British American patriot, who lived in London for 16 years, from 1757 through 1775, serving as an informal diplomat (and deputy postmaster general) on behalf of the Colonies.

London was a great hub of the Enlightenment, and Franklin loved the city life, indulging in “air baths” in the buff, reveling in the company of other men of science and letters — and in the company of women, who found him stimulating and charmingly flirtatious. Franklin’s fondness for the ladies had been a salient characteristic from his youth — and age and the dignities of office did nothing to slow him down. His proclivities were notable enough to be the subject of a bit of doggerel:

Franklin, thoʼ plagued with fumbling age Needs nothing to excite him.

But is too ready to engage When younger arms invite him.

Franklin could be earthy and bawdy — even juvenile. To take the wind out of creeping academic pretentiousness, he submitted an essay to The Royal Academy of Brussels that has come down in history with the title “Fart Proudly.”

While he probably never said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” (emblazoned on brewery T-shirts everywhere), he did once order a gallon of porter to share with the tradesmen at a print shop to toast the noble profession that had made him.

It was the intransigence and insults of the British government that radicalized Benjamin Franklin, and when he left England with sorrow, he went all-in on American independence.

His commitment created a deep rift with his son (illegitimate, but acknowledged) William Franklin, Royal Governor of New Jersey and a committed Loyalist.

The rift between them was never healed.

Franklin’s diplomatic efforts in France were critical to winning American independence, and the 81-year-old great man would be tapped to help frame the government of the new nation. He had a cleareyed and unsentimental view of the Constitution the framers hammered together, recognizing that it was, after all, the creation of highly fallible men: “…when you assemble a number of men to have the advantage of their joint wisdom, you inevitably assemble with those men, all their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests, and their selfish views.”

Still, he thought the work was worthy, and might just stand the test of time. It may be apocryphal, but a statement attributed to Franklin about the nature of the government crafted in Philadelphia in 1787 has resonated down the centuries. Asked what kind of government the convention had created, Franklin replied: “A republic, if you can keep it.”

It’s on us to keep it, and to be worthy of the legacy of this fascinating — and most relatable — of American founders.

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Stewardship at core of Sisters climber’s ethic

By Ceili Cornelius

Sisters Fire District honors

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY For the first time in a couple of years, the SistersCamp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District brought its personnel and families together last Saturday evening to recognize and celebrate the work the firefighters and EMTs (emergency medical technicians), auxiliary volunteers, and administrative staff do for the District and the Sisters community.

The awards banquet held at FivePine Lodge & Conference Center filled the house. One attendee said it was downright moving to see everybody gathered together again after pandemic safety restrictions prevented in-person gatherings two years in a row.

The annual awards event recognizes service to the District and the community from the wide range of people involved — from career firefighters and EMTs to trained volunteer firefighters and EMTs, to Fire Corps volunteers who support

firefighters and offer community training classes, to community partners.

The most critical service firefighters and EMTs can offer to their community is to save a life — and the Sisters Fire District has a remarkable record of lifesaving actions, sometimes saving people who were teetering at — or over — the very brink of death. The District recognized lifesavers from 2020 Jeremy Ast, Rachel Ulm, and David Ward.

Lifesaving awards for multiple incidents in 2021 were presented to: Tyson Gradwahl; Jeremy Ast; Campbell Clarke; David War; Pat Burke; Brian Heisler; Cody Meredith; Rob Harrison; Rachel Ulm; Travis Martin; Damon Frutos; Matt Millar; Emily Spognardi; and Israel Pintor. Civilian lifesavers Brent Crosswhite, Travis Krieck, Megan Bovi, and Bryan Morris were also recognized.

Some participated in

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more than one lifesaving call.

Career Firefighter awards when tot Cody Meredith and Thornton Brown for their long-term service. The Chief’s Award of Excellence was presented to Beverly Halcon, who works tirelessly with the Fire Corps in community education and support. Awards of Merit went to Marti Stuker and Katie Yates.

The District recognized its vital connection with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, presenting that agency with its Partnership Award.

Campbell Clarke was recognized for Fire Fitness and named Rookie of the Year, while Firefighter of the Year honors went to Mike Terwilliger. Volunteer of the Year is Kyle White, and Dominic Dertorossian was named EMT of the Year.

Robin Hom was honored for her Fire Corps work.

See FIRE AWARDS on page 18

Rock climbing in Central Oregon has always been a popular sport because of our unique terrain and stellar climbing areas. However, in the last five to 10 years there’s been an influx of rock-climbing enthusiasts due to social media and the “trend” of the sport, especially in Central Oregon, which has some of the best climbing routes and opportunities in the state. The importance of stewardship also shines through as a hugely important aspect of keeping the areas of Central Oregon for climbing beautiful and enjoyable for generations to come.

The Nugget spoke with Jason Chinchen, a former climbing guide and author of the Central Oregon Bouldering Guide. He also recently took over Tony Cosby’s position at Sisters High School as the woodshop instructor.

“When this opportunity came up, I moved back here. It was great to get this job that combined my life’s-worth of experience in these areas together,” said Chinchen.

He moved to Oregon after traveling as a climbing guide and working odd jobs in different areas and began working freelance graphic design for a publishing company in See CLIMBER on page 29

MOTH to raffle Preston Thompson guitar The 21st annual My Own Two Hands (MOTH) fundraiser for Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) kicks off on Friday, April 22, during the Fourth Friday Art Stroll in Sisters. This year’s event will include an art stroll, raffle, public art reveal, free concert, and an in-person art auction with a virtual bidding component as part of the community celebration of the arts. Events are scheduled for April 29, with the free Community Arts

Celebration for all ages and for April 30 with the Art Auction and Party at the Sisters Artworks building, under a big tent.

Organizers have announced the event’s raffle item and procedure for entering to win. Only 400 raffle tickets will be sold to win a handcrafted, custom — and highly coveted — Preston Thompson (PKT) custom guitar. Raffle tickets See RAFFLE on page 30

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846.

Al-Anon Mon., noon. / Thurs., 10 a.m., Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) p.m. at Sisters Community Church.

541-610-7383.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs., 7 p.m., Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Sisters Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, Church. 541-771-3258. / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755.

Transfiguration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd Sisters Cribbage Club Please call for Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book details. 541-923-1632.

3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the citizens4community.com Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Hills Lutheran Church / of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Location information: 541-549-1193.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / are held quarterly; please call for details.

Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 541-388-9013.

Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870.

Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Sisters Parent Teacher Community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469.

Church. 541-548-0440.

SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. Saloon. 541-480-5994.

Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group For Saturday meeting dates and to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation 2nd Thurs.,1 p.m. Sisters Library. location, email: steelefly@msn.com.

District. 541-549-2091.

541-668-6599 Central OR Spinners and Weavers Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday.

Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Location information: 541-279-1977. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217.

Zoom. 503-930-6158.

Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Sisters Area Photography Club Council on Aging of Central Oregon Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645.

2nd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at Senior Lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Sisters Community Church.

12:30-1 p.m. Sisters Community Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library.

541-549-6157.

Church. 541-480-1843.

Public welcome. 808-281-2681.

East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Sisters Area Woodworkers Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123.

541-231-1897.

Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All ages welcome. 541-771-2211.

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.

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.

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

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

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Hospital Outlaws brave chilly weather for track meet visitor policy changed

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

St. Charles’ hospitals will no longer require visitors to show proof of vaccination, though wearing a mask will still be mandatory.

Signage posted at hospital entrances will encourage some visitors to leave, including those who have respiratory symptoms, have a pending COVID-19 test, or who have been in contact with a known or suspected COVID-19 case in the last 14 days. Visitor screening does not apply to those seeking medical treatment or COVID-19 testing.

Additionally, all patients — including those who are positive for COVID-19 — will be allowed two visitors at a time, who may come and go from the hospital as needed. The exception is the Emergency Department, where only one visitor will be allowed.

In some cases, visitors may be required to wear additional personal protective equipment for their safety.

“Two years ago, we instituted visitor restrictions to keep our caregivers and patients safe,” said Debbie Robinson, St. Charles Bend’s chief nursing officer. “We’re in a different place now.

The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are low in our community, and we have vaccines and many effective treatments available.”

Sisters hosted its only high school track and field meet of the season Wednesday, March 30, a 10-team affair held in cool, windy conditions with temperatures in the low 40s, and which finished under the lights.

The meet included teams from Summit, Grant Union, C u l v e r, P l e a s a n t H i l l , Sherman County, Santiam, La Pine, Madras, and Burns.

According to head coach Cailen McNair, coming out of spring break the team is still in the midst of foundational conditioning and technique development. “It’s early days in the season, but I am pleased with the effort and progress I am seeing with the kids,” he said.

Highlights from the meet included a sweep of the top three places in the girls’ pole vault as Grace Vohs (9 feet 1 inch), Kiara Martin (8 feet) and Mae Roth (7 feet 6 inches) all achieved personal bests. Vohs’ mark makes her the early season leader among 4A vaulters.

Hollie Lewis had a strong day with wins in the high jump at 5 feet, which is the fourth-best mark in the 4A class, and the 100 hurdles (18.44), along with second place in the long jump (15 feet 8 inches).

Lewis and Vohs were also on the second-place 4x400-meter relay, along with Lilly Sundstrom and Ila Reid (4:33.58). Sundstrom soared to a personal best in

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the long jump, where she placed second with a mark of 15 feet 4 inches) and also set an all-time best in the 300 hurdles where she placed third in 57.11. Reid, in her first-ever triple jump competition, hopped, skipped and jumped to a mark of 31-feet9-inches, which is among the top four in the 4A rankings.

Taine Martin cleared a personal best of 10 feet 6 inches to win the pole vault, and Carson Brown uncorked a personal best by eight feet to place second in the javelin with a toss of 145 feet 10 inches, to highlight the boys results. Brown ranks second among 4A spear-chuckers with his mark.

Martin also placed second in the high jump (5 feet 8

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Ila Reid lands a triple jump in track action at Sisters High School. inches) and Brown took third (50.57) in the 300 hurdles.

Hayden Roth (10:09.02)

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Tane Martin clears bar with a 5 foot 6 inch high jump. He won the event.

placed third in the Twilight 3,000, which took place after sunset in the four-hour-long meet.

The meet also featured athletes from the Unified Sports program, including Soren Smith who took second in the 100 meter dash.

The Outlaws will have a much-needed week and a half of training before returning to action at the Philomath Invitational on April 14, which includes 4A foes Cascade, Cottage Grove, Newport, Siuslaw, Stayton, and Sweet Home, along with the host Warriors.

“The Philomath meet will include some of the best 4A athletes in Oregon, so we are really looking forward to it,” said McNair.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Tales from a

Sisters Naturalist

by Jim Anderson

Spirits of friends and kin Being on the brink of the latter part of living has left me at times with massive regrets that I’ve done some of the dumb things I shouldn’t have (“sins” in some people’s opinions), and passed up others I should have acted on…

But one of the biggest surprises I’ve received as my life here on this, our “home away from home” passes on, is how close I am to those (in Australian terminology) who were once my chums.

When I worked with OMSI back in the 1960s, one of my most pleasurable responsibilities was loading up the 26-passenger Ford bus, “Space Cruiser,” and taking a bunch of kids and parents to the Portland railroad station, putting them on a train for Woodland, Washington, then taking the bus to Woodland, meeting the train, loading up my passengers again and then heading for Chief Lalooska’s longhouse in Aerial, Washington.

Once there, my dear old friend Lalooska (who was an honorary member of all the PNW Nations), would thrill everyone with clan ancestor stories of the Northwest Native peoples.

He would enter the longhouse in complete darkness, dressed in a Northwest Indian chief’s blanket, holding a beautiful drum that he’d carved, upon which he’d begin to beat and sing a beautiful Bellakoola welcome song.

The audience would sit spellbound listening to his rich baritone voice. Then his brother, Smitty, would enter the longhouse dressed in a shaman’s outfit and with his rattle, dance around the dead campfire, which would, after the proper connotation, suddenly spring to life. What a beginning!

Then, for over an hour we would sit spellbound as Lalooska shared story after story about the Northwest Peoples’ way of life and customs.

Well, my new family of those wonderful times, my wife, Harriet, and two little sons got to be very close to Lalooska and his family, consisting of his mom, dad, brother, and sister, Patty. We spent almost every holiday together, dining together, playing games, and sharing tales of each other’s life and customs.

I tell you this to help explain an incident I had recently: As I was sitting with a wonderful lifelong pal telling tales of my lifeand-times with OMSI, Chief Lalooska, and his family, suddenly tears began to flow — as they are as I share this with you this moment. Not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, because my dear old pal Lalooska is right here with me. His spirit is right next to me; I can feel him.

I’ll share this one event in our wonderful time together that will provide a small picture of joy we shared: Lalooska had a morethan-average love of his Great Men of the Mountains,

Sasquatch. One night after a wonderful evening of eating and playing Native people’s games, he got into sharing the good and bad times he has had with his Great Men of the Mountains.

He spotted my lack of enthusiasm in his appreciation of these mysterious beings, and immediately ran to the front door of his home, yanked the door open, and shouted up to the hillside above the house, which was covered with hundreds of old cedar stumps: “Oh, Great Men of the Mountains, please...don’t listen to this foolish boy! I believe in you!

Please don’t come down and pull my house posts over — again!”

Then he closed the door, turned to me and said, “You watch birds, don’t you?”

I said of course, and he quickly added, “You’ve heard them singing?” I responded, again, of course.

Then he added, “You’ve heard birds singing at night...?” I said, “Sure.”

Then he got right into my face and wagging his finger under my nose, he said, quietly, “Those are not birds,” and whispered, “Those are the Great Men of The Mountains, and that’s the way they communicate.”

About that time my baby son, Dean, started to fuss, so I put him in the backpack Harriet and I just purchased and went for a walk to the top of the stump-covered hill and sat down on one of the stumps to view Cougar

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Chief Lalooska.

Reservoir in the moonlight.

As I was sitting there enjoying the view, suddenly I heard birds chirping behind me. The hair went straight up on the back of my neck and I scooted down the hill, back to Lalooska’s house.

And when I got to the front door it opened, and there was my dear friend, grinning

at me, and he said, “You heard them, didn’t you?”

So, dear ones, when you reach time for the nature of this life to be overcome by the nature of death, be ready for the spirits of friends and kin who will be there to meet-and-greet you when you come over to “the other side.”

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Obituaries Janice Lee Girt

James Leroy McGregor

Janice “Jann” Girt, 78, of Wilsonville passed away peacefully February 24, of natural causes. A lifetime resident of Oregon, Jann and family were wellloved and impacted many in the Portland, Pacific City, and Central Oregon communities.

Jann married her gradeschool sweetheart, Dick Girt, in 1962. They were blessed with three children: son Steve, born in 1963, son Tod, born in 1965, and daughter Julianne, born in 1969. She was very proud of her and Dick’s membership in the first graduating class of Sunset High School, in 1961.

Jann was very active in her churches, serving as wedding coordinator at The Old Scotch Church in Hillsboro for many years and at Pacific City Bible Church, which she and Dick helped to plant and grow.

She was an active participant at Lord’s Acre, as well

A longtime resident of Sisters, James Leroy McGregor (Jim or Mac to family friends) was born in a midwife house on Main Street in Sisters before the family moved to the Plainview area.

When he was 4, the family moved back to North Pine Street. He attended the last high school class in Sisters before it was disbanded.

Over the years, he worked for various mills, including Brooks-Scanlon, Brightwood, and Diamond out of Sisters and Redmond.

He also worked for the City of Sisters and as a school custodian in his later years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing,

April 9, 1940 — March 30, 2022

March 14, 1943 — February 24, 2022

as many small-group Bible studies and women’s groups with Powell Butte Christian Church.

An avid quilter, chef, and homemaker, ”Mimi” enjoyed her role as grandmother to Danielle, Nina, Ty, and Emma and sharing her passions with them.

Jann was preceded in death by first husband, Dick; sons Steve and Tod. She is survived by her daughter, Julianne Horner; dear cousin Linda; and her four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Powell Butte Christian Church on April 23, at 1 p.m.

going to garage sales, swap meets, and gun and car shows.

He is preceded in death by his father, William F. McGregor; mother, Myrtle Estella (Linton) McGregor; brother, Charles William McGregor; wife, Patsy Ann (Trawick) McGregor.

He is survived by his son, William Leland M c G r e g o r ; d a u g h t e r, April Melody (McGregor) D e n h a m ; s t e p d a u g h e r, Carrie Ann (Mayo) Hansen; and two step-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

There will be a viewing at NiswongerReynolds Funeral Home in Bend, Thursday, April 7 at 1 p.m.

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Ronald “Ronnie” Barton October 10, 1968 — February 26, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Barton left the world unexpectedly in his sleep February 26.

He is survived by his mother, Jan; wife, Debi (Baer) Barton; his two sons, Cameron and Kale; his stepchildren, Britni and Kayla; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bart; sister, Shelley; and Uncle Fish.

Ronnie was born in Southern California October 10, 1968, to Janis and Bart Barton. He was raised in a small ski town called Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains of California. He later moved his small family to Central Oregon in the early 1990s.

He was a second-generation master carpenter and worked in the Sisters area for over 30 years.

He especially enjoyed

RC trucks, live music, barbecuing, and visiting the beach. He loved camping and campfire cooking.

He had a special place in his heart for his springer spaniels, Buster and Darby.

A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the Barton residence, 1825 W. Hwy. 126, Redmond.

For more details, call 541-408-3369 or email debib3369@gmail.com.

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Roundabout

SISTERS Bill Bartlett Columnist

Bike wars I called Ian Reid, Sisters District Ranger for the Deschutes National Forest, to turn myself in. By Uncle Sam’s rules I am a scofflaw. Apparently I am in large company as more and more of us old e-bikers are cruising the Deschutes NF trails blissfully ignoring the 2015 rules that establish that bikes with a battery (hence a motor) are only allowed on Forest Service roads designated for motorized vehicles, and not the more scenic and quieter single-track trails used by hikers and non-battery bikes.

In fairness, the Forest Service has 60,000 miles of motorized trails, 38 percent of all the trails they manage. That includes hundreds of miles in the Deschutes.

As long as you are willing to share them with

high-powered, noisy ATVs, RVs, camper trailers, motor bikes, mud-boggers, and an array of service vehicles.

What could go wrong?

I didn’t know I was a scofflaw until the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) added a marker to the trailheads on the hugely popular Peterson Ridge System. The emblems are clear and are meant to be a deterrence to me and hundreds of others who have a battery assisted bike — even as in my case. I rarely ever use the battery, only needing it to get up, say, Barclay Drive to Wild Horse Ridge, or those last few miles of Highway 242 to Dee Wright.

A quick lesson on e-bikes: The vast majority (like mine) are pedalassisted, meaning if you aren’t pedaling, the battery will do nothing. They are popular among older riders like yours truly, or riders with disabilities to let them enjoy the great outdoors in pursuit of a healthy activity.

That was once considered admirable.

N o w i t ’s l i k e t h e Hatfields and McCoys out there. Avid hiker Wendy Vermillion of Sisters typifies one side of the argument, saying publicly: “Finally, because we are 77 and 80 (her husband), have worked with the Sisters Trail Alliance to build and maintain trails for many years, we do not buy the ‘poor me

I’m old’ rationale. There are hundreds of trails to fit all ilks in our Central Oregon, paved, dirt, gravel, level, or hilly, some of which already specify or limit horses, bikes, or hikers for safety factors.”

Mike Zapp of Bend, another septuagenarian, from Bend, has a different public stance than Wendy, saying: “What part of ‘public lands’ do these elitists not get? Just like gears make pedaling easier, e-bikes do the same for riders. E-bikes make it possible and give a person the same pleasures as anyone wanting to get out and enjoy nature. To deprive a person of this pursuit defines discrimination!

E-bikes are considered the same as bikes under Oregon state law 814.405 and 801.258. E-bikes are OK in our state park trails.”

M i k e Arm s t ro n g o f Sisters has put in — and still does — hundreds of volunteer hours for STA. He too is north of 70 but doesn’t see the problem, imagining that in the future he will own an e-bike. For Armstrong and me, it’s a matter of speed and courtesy, not the type of bike.

According to Mountain Bike Report, a leading blogger for such enthusiasts, a pedal-only mountain bike can hit 38.5 mph on flat roads. However in a test of 13 riders on a single-track,

rolling hills ride, average speed was only 9.71 mph; eight riders hit an average of 44.8 mph downhill, one hitting 55!

Bike to Work Today just last week said this: “An average electric bike can be as fast as 20 mph. However, electric bikes can only go as fast as 28 mph and do not go more than this figure. Even the most powerful electric bikes will only limit the motor to 28 mph.”

Space does not permit a tutorial on Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric bikes. What many, including Armstrong and me, think is reasonable is for the Forest Service to allow Class 1, pedal-assist bikes, to go where others go and keep throttle-assist or fully e-powered bikes limited to sharing on roads classed for motorized vehicles.

Rick Retzman is board chair of STA and a tireless

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advocate and workhorse for the Alliance. He wants it made clear that “STA is all about education, and is not the trail police.” The practical matter is, nobody has been cited (ticketed) for e-bikes on Sisters trails and isn’t likely to be anytime soon. He is starting to hear more complaints, however, like Vermillion’s, and thus the additional signage.

The impetus, Retzman says, is the growing hostility between the riding factions in Bend, where e-bike prohibition signs have been commonplace and loudly ignored especially on the wildly popular Phil’s Trail.

“We’re getting a lot of Bend riders coming to Sisters thinking e-bikes are okay here, not knowing it’s the same forest, same rules.”

Retzman said. “The signs were needed so we don’t give conflicting signals.”

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Outlaws defeat Mt. View in tight match Nurturing resilience in children and families

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

By Sean Nealon OSU Cascades

CORVALLIS – Oregon State University’s Science Pub on April 11 will focus on how early educators can nurture resilience through daily interactions with children and their families and how community members can further aid those efforts.

The virtual event, a joint effort of Oregon State University in Corvallis and OSU-Cascades in Bend, will feature Shannon Lipscomb, associate professor of human development and family sciences at OSU-Cascades, and Barbara Brody, associate professor of practice with OSU Extension Service in Malheur County.

Their presentation is titled: “On the Road to Recovery: Promoting Resilience with Children and Early Educators.” Lipscomb and Brody, who are both affiliated with Oregon State’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences, will talk about what resilience is and how it can be developed in children.

Although quality childcare and early learning can boost resilience, they say few early educators receive the support they need to strengthen resilience in themselves, one another, and the children they care for. They define resilience as positive adaptation in the face of adversity or trauma, such as abuse, neglect, household substance abuse, racism, death in the family, and other traumas such as living through a global pandemic.

They will discuss strategies to support early educators in nurturing resilience — and how community members can contribute to their success.

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Brody provides leadership and oversight to a diverse group of Extension programs focused on the unique needs of the community. As an OSU Extension faculty, she provides information, services, and expertise to meet local challenges and help community members thrive.

Lipscomb and Brody collaborate through a pilot project supported through the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families at Oregon State to bridge expertise in local communities such as Malheur County with expertise from c a m p u s - b a s e d f a c u l t y.

Together with local partners they apply evidence-based programs and strategies in ways that best meet the needs of local communities.

The free Science Pub will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be broadcast on YouTube Live. Registration is required and can be completed at https://beav.es/w62.

Sponsors of Science Pub include the OSU Office of Research and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

The Lady Outlaws tennis team played an outstanding match against Mt. View on Thursday, March 31. The final score was 4-4 and so the winner came down to most sets won, with Sisters coming out on top 10 sets to 8 sets. The following day the Outlaws fell 3-5 in a match at Redmond.

In Tuesday’s match, No. 1 singles player Juhree Kizziar continued her winning ways.

Her new topspin serve and her consistent play were too much for her opponent to handle and she easily won the match 6-0, 6-3.

Brooke Harper was focused and had great ball placement in her 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles. Maddie Pollard played calm and collected, and exhibited good foot speed to win her match 6-2, 6-2 at No. 3 singles.

The No. 2 doubles duo, junior Adrianna Luna and freshman Sophie Rush, continued their winning streak with a solid 6-4, 6-3 victory.

Oly Thomson (No. 4 singles) fought back from one set down 5-7, came back to win the second set 6-2, but lost 5-10 in the deciding tiebreaker (TB).

Jenna Kizziar and Charlotte Seymour teamed up for the first time this year at No. 1 doubles. They lost their first set 4-6, and came back to win the second set

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Coach Bruce Fenn said, “With each match we play we as a team become more aware of what we need to do to become better players, such as watch the ball better, get our racquet back quicker, hit the ball to the open court, and communicate better with our doubles partner.”

On Thursday, the Outlaws logged three wins.

Juhree Kizziar (No. 1 singles) continued her dominant play. She played with great pace and big serves to keep her opponent scrambling and defeated the scrappy Redmond player 6-1, 6-3.

Brooke Harper, at No. 2 singles, continued with her great court coverage

and deep, consistent ground strokes to win her match 6-4, 6-3. Sisters’ final win came from No. 4 doubles, Adrianna Luna and Sophie Rush, who worked together and played with great energy.

The duo won their first set 6-3, then lost 4-6, and went on to win 10-8 in the tiebreaker. They are still undefeated this year.

Fenn said, “Our team played an experienced R e d m o n d t e a m t o d a y.

Everyone was upbeat and positive. Even though the loss was disappointing, they know now what they need to do to get better.”

The Lady Outlaws were to play at Estacada on Tuesday, April 5. They will play at Cascade on Thursday, April 7, and at home again on Friday against Henley.

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Sisters students take classroom outdoors

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

A collaboration between third-graders from Sisters Elementary School and ninth-graders from Rima Givot’s Sisters High School biology class is the first of many science-related projects designed bring together different age groups in the school district.

Each of the three thirdgrade classes took outings to the Trout Creek Conservation area behind the high school on Friday, April 1, to meet up with Givot and her students to identify birds in the area. The collaboration was organized by Givot, the classroom teachers, and Jocelyn Blevins, who teaches Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at the elementary school.

An additional age group that played a role in the bird study came from adults in the community with expertise in bird studies, who have been working in previous weeks with the biology students as they studied genetics, bird behavior, and habitat.

“It really was a multigenerational unit of study,” said Givot. “Ken Hashagan, Barb Schulz, Cal Allen, Kris Kristovich, Trudy Sargent, Patty McGill, Aaron Jenkins, and Kaci Rae Christopher worked with small groups

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of my students to learn more about how to observe and identify the native species in the forest and the open areas around the high school,” said Givot.

The high school students were then prepared to share what they had learned and apply it to what the thirdgraders were studying.

“The high school students then helped develop lessons to share with the third-grade students, including how to use binoculars, how to observe birds, and how to then identify them,” said Givot.

Julie Holden, one of the third-grade teachers, said, “My third-graders were so excited to load the buses and go to the high school for a science field trip. They were all a-twitter with excitement!

“Ms. Givot’s biology class was extremely well prepared and I particularly enjoyed seeing students that I had previously taught, coached, or just watched grow up in Sisters work with the thirdgraders. The connection was really special.”

Holden continued, “Ms. Givot’s enthusiasm for nature was contagious, as you could watch 15 kids ranging in age from 8 to about 15 with binoculars at their eyes all working to identify a peeping songbird in a tree, four Canada geese overhead, or a bluebird perched on a fence

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Sisters students of different ages collaborated in an outdoor education project last week. at the same time. This was a special experience to be a part of and I appreciate the teamwork between Mrs. Blevins, Ms. Givot, and our thirdgrade team.”

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Each student recorded information on their individual data sheet.

Birds identified during the day numbered 19 different species, including the whiteheaded woodpecker, pygmy

nuthatch (excavating a nest), Say’s phoebes, western bluebirds, bufflehead ducks, bald eagle, red-tailed hawk, darkeyed juncos, and mountain chickadees Givot explained how the content of the field day matches up with the educational standards in the district.

“This activity aligns with standards for studying ecology, genetics, adaptations, science inquiry, and collecting and analyzing data,” she said. “It also relates to human impact and understanding the role of different habitats for different bird species. The students were able to see how some species are more specific to certain habitats, while other birds utilized some or all the habitats.”

Givot and Holden both view the experience as going beyond the science in that it incorporated other district goals regarding the concepts of “belonging” and “inspiring.”

Givot said, “This experience is so positive in helping all the students connect and feel belonging and also inspiration. When the high school students teach the elementary students they build community and connection.

You have to believe it was inspiring because when the time allotment was coming to a close, no one wanted to leave!”

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Sisters salutes...

LETTERS

Continued from page 2

Power greater than ourselves

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Sisters Rodeo Association members hosted the first-ever event kickoff party at Sisters Saloon on Saturday.

• Hats off to Sisters Rodeo for throwing a huge, successful party for the community on April 2. A good time was had by all — and Sisters is happy to see its legendary event back in the saddle.

• Diane Prescott wrote: The Fireside Story Evening presented by the Three Sisters Historical Society on March 22 with the Cyrus family as the featured speakers received a warm reception. Held at the beautiful Aspen Lakes Brand 33 Restaurant, Keith and Connie Cyrus and their son Matt and his wife, Kelly Cyrus, were gracious hosts. Keith, Connie, and Matt regaled an appreciative audience with stories of their family history dating back to their arrival in Oregon in 1847 via the Oregon Trail. Keith is a fifth-generation Oregonian, making his great-grandchildren the eighth generation!

They shared reminisces of

their lifetime experiences here, and many in the audience learned things about Sisters history that they may never have known.

The Three Sisters Historical Society likes to bring to the community a variety of presenters and topics that help bring history alive and represent a broad range of subjects. Next up will be Maret Pajutee, an ecologist recently retired after many years with the U.S. Forest Service, Sisters Ranger District. She will be talking about how our diverse landscapes have changed and how we and the Forest Service have changed with them. You may have seen her excellent articles in two February issues of The Nugget about Prince Glaze, born in 1877 and one of our very early local foresters in 1905.

This event will take place on April 19 at 7 p.m. at the FivePine Conference Center.

To the Editor: Jeff Mackey (Letters to the Editor, March 29) references Genesis 2:1 as he resurrects an old idea: Because Earth appears to be a rare coming together of coincidence, we are unique and must be the creation of God. Because the world is like a delicate clock, there must be a Clockmaker.

No. It is not proven there was “grand design.” Cause to effect is vastly different than means to an end. Having eyes does not prove we were “meant” to see, only that having eyes was power where light exists.

Of course there are patterns in the universe, extrapolations from the laws of physics. The nautilus’ shell and spiral galaxy are each a logarithmic spiral. As life emerged from soup here on earth, the ability to respond to patterns — day/night, winter/summer — and to pass that ability along could not be denied.

Ultimately, the brain is a pattern-creating organ, giving those most able to fit pieces together an advantage. With increasing complexity, we became us.

At the same time, we each know there is power greater than ourselves: wisdom of elders, strength of nation united in cause, harmony of a couple making decisions together.

These connections create greater beings of each of us, and prove there is “more” despite our feelings of terminal uniqueness.

Is Earth intelligent? Of course, if for no other reason than we are of the earth and for all our faults, we are intelligent and ever greater when connected through webs of even flawed communication.

Still, that God is not necessary to explain

the universe does not mean that God does not exist. We don’t know. We may never know.

And, according to the Bible, we may not be able to know. Job 38:1.

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To the Editor: In looking at state voter data, as of last month there were roughly 969,000 registered Democrats, 701,000 registered Republicans, and 952,000 unaffiliated or Independent voters, which is 36 percent of the total.

It could be assumed that many voters who choose to sideline themselves by remaining unaffiliated are moderates or that they do not choose to be Democrats or Republicans due to apathy, disgust, or revulsion. But unfortunately the self-removal of that 36 percent from May primary elections might set the stage for more extreme candidates or more polarized candidates to survive the May primary elections and become November candidates. In other words those voters, who are eligible to vote for party candidates in November elections but not in May, take a bye or a pass on choosing who in their opinion might be the “least worst” primary candidates for the November election.

It seems important that the public be reminded that greater participation in May primary elections from more voters choosing to register for a major party in theory might make for “better government” or “less worse” government.

(Note: In 16 years of being involved in Ashland’s government I learned to never use the words “better” or “best” to describe how we accommodated the growth we were See LETTERS on page 22

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Commentary...

Building social capital to address the threat of wildfire

By Mitchell Luftig Columnist

The pandemic has revealed a growing rift in Sisters Country between those who trust government institutions and view state mandates as necessary to combat COVID-19, and those who generally distrust government and believe mandates only serve to restrict their personal freedom.

This rift has led to a decline in local social capital, which requires trust in social institutions and reflects a community’s sense of solidarity and willingness to engage in collective action.

Social capital is always built upon the strength of the relationships in a community.

Social capital is critical to a community because it helps individuals achieve things that they might not have been able to achieve otherwise, such as obtaining job information, developing shared social norms that result in safer communities, and reducing wildfire risk.

As social capital grows, individuals become more willing to attend meetings and interact with others in their community.

One expert has proposed that the best way to rebuild social capital is through an

incremental process that pulls people out of their (pandemic) isolation, increases interactions with others, improves connectedness, and ultimately increases personal responsibility.

Working together to mitigate the risk of wildfires, while supported in our efforts by community leaders and resource managers, might help us to repair our frayed relationships and restore social capital.

“Research led by Oregon State University shows that fires are more likely to burn their way into national forests than out of them,” underscoring the need for all of us to step up to mitigate wildfire risk, a recent news report suggests.

Think regionally, act locally To understand how rural communities in fire-prone areas could become more resilient to the effects of climate change, researchers in 2017 surveyed residents of newly incorporated La Pine and unincorporated Greater Crescent (Gilchrist, Crescent, and Crescent Lake).

Residents were asked for their position on global climate change: Were they alarmed, concerned, cautious, disengaged, doubtful, or dismissive?

The largest group of La Pine residents felt disengaged (38.4 percent), while the largest group of Greater Crescent residents felt cautious (27.7 percent). Few residents were outright dismissive of global climate change.

When asked about the potential regional risk climate change posed to their economy, recreation, culture, natural resources, and natural hazards, residents in both communities were primarily concerned with climate change’s impact on natural resources and natural hazards.

Since information about climate change comes mostly from the federal government and its associated researcher partners, residents in La Pine and Greater Crescent who distrust government, as reflected in the sources they rely upon for news, were less receptive to appeals for action to mitigate wildfire danger that relied upon a belief in global climate change.

This led the authors of the study to recommend that community leaders and natural resource managers focus their appeal to local citizens to join them in wildfire mitigation by asking them about their perception of the risk of increased severity and number of future wildfires, rather than asking about their belief

in global climate change and its impact on wildfire risk.

Climate action steps increase a community’s climate change resiliency, regardless of the motivation of community members.

Community education programs One study looked at the effectiveness of community education programs to improve wildfire preparation, by surveying seven Florida communities in fire-prone areas that had participated in wildfire education programs.

The authors concluded that more successful community-education programs emphasize interpersonal interactions. Examples included scheduling a community workday or a neighborhood appreciation day that brought together friends and other community members.

It was particularly effective to have individuals who

had taken actions around their home to reduce wildfire risk talk with their peers at these events about the steps they took, what motivated them to do so, and why it was a good idea for others to get involved.

Further: • People who perceive greater social capital in their community are more likely to take action around their homes to create defensible space and reduce wildfire risk.

• People who perceive greater social capital in their communities are more likely to participate in activities to increase their knowledge and skills on wildfire mitigation.

• People who stated that talking to neighborhood friends or to a community leader influenced them to take steps to reduce wildfire risk perceived greater social capital than those who did not credit friends and leaders.

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Hope” discuss the hope Applicants must reside within the Bible provides, which Jesus’ the city limits Open until filled.. ransom sacrifice makes possible.

IfApril interested completeHall an 10 at 10please a.m. Kingdom application return it16791 to Kerry of Jehovah’sand Witnesses, Prosser, at City Pine TreeCity Ln.,Recorder Sisters. For moreHall, 520 E. Cascade, mail to P.O. Box information callor541-549-3531.

39, Sisters, OR 97759, kprosser@ Free Pet Food ci.sisters.or.us.

Budget tight this month, but Dean you stillHale needWoodpecker pet food for your Festival dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends Registration opens April 9 at 8 pet food bank at 541-797-4023 a.m. for the 10th to schedule your annual pickup.Dean They Hale have Woodpecker all sorts of petFestival suppliesin Sisters, June 2-5.

To register go too. Pickups available Thursdays, to www.ecaudubon.org/deanbeginning at 12:30 p.m. Located hale-woodpecker-festival email at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4,or behind DHWF2022@gmail.com.

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Sisters Free Weekly Transportation Grab-N-Goand Lunches For Seniors Ride Share (STARS)

The Councilare on booking Aging of Central Dispatchers Oregon is servingmedical seniorsrides (60+) free non-emergency grab-n-goand lunches on Tuesdays, Tuesdays Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Wednesdays, ursdays to 3 p.m. Ridesand areTh based on each week.

Th e lunches are distributed volunteer driver availability and on a first-come, first-served basis, are provided Monday through drive-through style, from 12:30-1 Friday, a.m. toCommunity 5 p.m. At least 48 p.m. at8Sisters Church, hours advance notice required.

1300 W. Mckenzie Hwy. Seniors STARS Dispatcher for all may drive throughnumber the parking rides is 541-904-5545. lot and pick up a meal each day of service. Come on by; no need to make a reservation. For more information call 541-678-5483.

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The Sisters High Desert Chorale Central Oregon will begin practice for its spring concerts541-382-3537 on April 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration on Brooks Camp Road. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the community choir. No auditions required. The Chorale meets every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. until our Spring Concerts begin. For more information call Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362.

Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS)

Dispatchers are booking non-emergency medical rides Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides are based on volunteer driver availability and are provided Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At least 48 hours advance notice required.

STARS Dispatcher number for all rides is 541-904-5545.

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Family Kitchen is hosting a weekly Hello This to-go hotfrom mealJACKSON! service on Tuesdays charming 4-year-old cocker from 4:30 made to 6 p.m.

Sisters spaniel his at way to HSCO Community 1300 W. in search ofChurch, a new place to call McKenzie Hwy. Noisreservations home. Jackson very sweet, required.

For more yet feeling out of information place here atvisit the shelter. Jackson is looking www.FamilyKitchen.org. for a new family with a stressCityfree of Sisters Seeking environment where he can fully open to show his Applicants for up One Planning family what a good boy he Commission Member is.

While he’s only 4, Jackson does Thhave e Citysome of Sisters is accepting medical care that is applications forbeansure opentoposition needed, so inquire onifthe Planning Commission. you’re interested in adopting this gentleman.

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Hello from JACKSON! This charming 4-year-old cocker spaniel made his way to HSCO in search of a new place to call home. Jackson is very sweet, yet feeling out of place here at the shelter. Jackson is looking for a new family with a stressfree environment where he can fully open up to show his family what a good boy he is.

While he’s only 4, Jackson does have some medical care that is needed, so be sure to inquire if you’re interested in adopting this gentleman. With some TLC and much-needed snuggles, Jackson should fit right into your family. Come down and ask to meet Jackson today!

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CET offers shopper shuttle Spring has finally sprung in Central Oregon. With fuel prices on the rise, folks in Sisters Country are invited to try out Cascades East Transit’s (CET) free, ADA-accessible shopper shuttle that connects residents living within the Sisters Dial-A-Ride service area (includes Crossroads, Tollgate, Sage Meadow neighborhoods, and more) to shopping destinations in Bend on Thursdays.

The Sisters-to-Bend shopper shuttle picks up passengers at their home or business in Sisters between 8:45 and 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays and makes stops at the Cascade Village Mall, Walmart, and Costco shopping areas in Bend before returning to Sisters by 12:15 p.m.

The Sisters-to-Bend shopper shuttle provides an important public transportation service that increases independence and access for those who experience transportation barriers.

“The shopper shuttle is incredibly convenient. It picks up passengers at their homes in Sisters and drops them off right at the door of major shopping centers in Bend. It

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also saves money at the gas pump, which is especially important for seniors who live on fixed incomes,” said Dixie Eckford of Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC). “I hope Sisters residents of all ages will take advantage of this free service.”

Every shopper shuttle rider will be entered into a quarterly drawing to win a $50 gift card to Trader Joe’s or Walmart. Invite your friends to use the free shuttle for your next shopping trip and remember to schedule your trip at least 24 hours in advance through CET’s Call Center (541-385-8680), which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Additional information about the service and schedule is located at www.cascadeseasttransit.com/sisters. Cascades East Transit also offers free Dial-A-Ride service for trips within Sisters on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All of CET’s transit services are currently free, except for recreation services. Visit www.cascadeseasttransit.com to learn more about CET’s services, route schedules, and public health information.

Just under half of the latest COVID-19 cases in Oregon involve people who’ve had at least one vaccine dose, according to the latest Oregon Health Authority report.

The most recent breakthrough case report, which details instances of people testing positive for the virus at least 14 days after vaccination, shows that almost 750 of the nearly 1,600 people last week who tested positive for COVID had been vaccinated.

They accounted for nearly 47 percent of all cases. That rate has remained fairly consistent in recent weeks but has risen from last year. In October, for example, only about one-quarter of all COVID cases were in people who’d received at least one shot.

The highly infectious omicron strain has spread since then, and now there’s an even more transmissible variant: BA.2. Oregon’s data dashboard shows that BA.2 is becoming more prevalent.

It is the dominant strain in Washington state.

It does not appear to cause more severe symptoms.

Overall, among nearly 200,000 breakthrough cases in Oregon, about one-fifth were fully vaccinated and boosted when they tested positive.

Though vaccination is not a complete protection against COVID, it does help prevent infection. In the past week, people who were not vaccinated were three times more likely to become infected than those who were fully vaccinated with two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one shot of Johnson & Johnson, the state report said.

State data also show that relatively few people who’ve been vaccinated have been hospitalized and fewer have died. Among 1.6 million who’ve received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, nearly 2,600 have been hospitalized – about 0.2 percent – and nearly 620, or 0.04 percent have died. Out of about 970,000 vaccinated with Moderna, about 1,700 have been hospitalized and nearly 375 have died.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Outlaws boys lacrosse split games

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws lacrosse squad were defeated 1-14

by Mountain View on Wednesday, March 30, but two days later they bounced back with a 12-7 win at Century.

Sisters came out strong in their game against Century on Friday, and were up 5-2 at the close of the first quarter. One highlight of the quarter was a goal from Kyle Pilarski, a long-pole player who primarily plays on the defensive end of the field. Players at that position rarely score, so the team was stoked when he put the ball in the net. Four other players also scored in the quarter, including Wyatt Maffey, Cooper Merrill, Eli Johnson, and Adam Maddox-Castle.

Scoring continued for the Outlaws in the second quarter with five goals again coming from five different players MaddoxCastle, Merrill, Gaven Henry, Ricky Huffman, and Mason Sellers. At the half, the Outlaws were on top 10-4.

Sisters had a bit of a lull in the third quarter as they relaxed with their comfortable 10-4 lead. The defense stayed strong and allowed Century just one goal. In the final quarter, Maddox-Castle knocked in two more goals and Sisters held on and won by five.

Maddox-Castle led the team with four goals, and Max Palanuk led the team with nine ground balls.

Tanner Pease was a big part

The team effort was helped by the fact that our roster was pretty close to full-strength again after being depleted by injury and absences in our previous couple of games.

— Coach Paul Patton of the team’s success, as he won the majority of the face-offs and scooped up six ground balls. Gus Patton also played strong and finished with six ground balls as well.

Coach Paul Patton said, “The team effort was helped by the fact that our roster was pretty close to full-strength again after being depleted by injury and absences in our previous couple of games. With 22 players dressed down we had our top athletes available, and the depth of backups to sustain a strong effort for four quarters.”

In Wednesday’s game two days earlier, Mason Sellers scored Sisters’ lone goal against Mt. View in the third quarter off an assist from Maddox-Castle.

Mountain View possessed the ball for the majority of the contest and out-shot the Outlaws 37-20. Their squad boasts big, strong athletes, and they play a very physical game.

Sisters played fairly well in the first half and made Mt. View work for their goals. In the third quarter, Mt. View outnumbered the Outlaws in transition and scored several times, and by the end racked up 14 goals and secured the win.

The Outlaws were missing several players, due both to injury and travel,

and younger players stepped up. Eli Palanuk and Evan Martin got more minutes on the field and held their own against the bigger Mt. View squad.

Patton told The Nugget that Maddox-Castle was a top performer for the Outlaws, and played in the midfield rather than his normal attack position. Senior and first-year player AJ Scholl has been a pleasant surprise to the team as a long-stick defender, and Patton noted that his defensive skills from playing soccer and basketball have transferred nicely to the lacrosse field.

Sisters was scheduled to play at South Eugene against their JV squad on Tuesday, April 5. They will host Hillsboro on Saturday, April 9.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

CEC: Downed power lines have caused catastrophic fires Continued from page 1

of all CEC power distribution is on above-ground cable.

Much of it runs through or near heavily treed areas, some of which cross deep canyons or steep hillsides.

Central Electric Cooperative invited The Nugget to an operational tour in Sisters Country late last month to get a behind-thescenes look at their wildfire mitigation efforts.

The tour was led by Brad Wilson, director of operations and engineering, and Brent ten Pas, director of member and public relations of CEC. Their team is making a concerted effort to let the public know of their proactive work in minimizing risk to wildfire from equipment or line failure.

In early 2019, PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after fires caused by its powerlines burned hundreds of thousands of acres in Northern California and led to more than 100 deaths. It paid out $25.5 billion to resolve its fire-related liabilities, and expects to spend $11.7 billion on strategies to mitigate wildfire risk between 2019 and 2022.

Central Electric is a fraction the size of PG&E and is a customer-owned utility, not investor owned. That doesn’t exempt them from liability, but that is not what motivates CEC in getting a head start on tree thinning and removal in advance of the earlier-thannormal encroaching fire season. It’s just part of the everyday workings of the utility.

Only the timing is different, ten Pas says, in the face of ongoing drought conditions.

The tour began at the Sisters Substation east of town on Bradley Road off Highway 126. It’s a four-story, otherworldly facility of transformers, conductors, relays, bus bars, insulators, and circuit breakers. One gets an eerie feeling standing within a few feet of equipment that handles 100 million buzzing volt amperes of electricity.

Inside the control room is a high-tech panorama of

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Central Electric Cooperative is working to mitigate vegetation hazards — especially tree limbs that can fall on lines — in power line corridors.

Keeping power line corridors clear of trees and underbrush reduces risk of fire in Sisters Country.

servers, switches, computers, and devices sensitive enough to know when a bird has perched on a line or a tree limb has broken off and is resting on the cable many miles away.

Imagine a tool that can discover problems on utility lines before outages, before power failures spark deadly wildfires, or before fears of wildfires prompt massive, preemptive power outages. Engineers at Texas A&M University have developed the tool, a one-of-akind diagnostic software called Distribution Fault Anticipation (DFA). Central Electric uses DFA2, the latest, greatest iteration.

The software interprets variations in electrical currents on utility circuits caused by deteriorating conditions or equipment. It warns utility operators to respond to particular problems before they cause outages and possibly spark fires. Wilson beams when describing its analytical powers that over time have been honed by years of anomaly data capture.

Next stop was the “after” in the before-and-after illustration. The tour explored a 13-mile section along Indian Ford Road heading out of

These particular lines supply power to Forest Service campgrounds, water systems, and private properties in the greater Camp Sherman area. A vegetation management proposal was submitted to the U.S. Forest Service in October. The permits are still pending and Wilson was unable to provide a new timeline.

The Nugget asked Ian Reid, Sisters district ranger of the Deschutes National Forest, for clarification on the application.

Reid answered: “Utility proposals are one of many proposals we receive for

Sisters toward Green Ridge.

Here you could see the manicured avenue of power poles and lines that have an eightfoot easement on either side.

As far as the eye could see, there were no overhanging limbs or leaning trees, or dead or dying trees to damage a line and spark a fire.

From there the tour drove to the Metolius River, past Camp Sherman, downstream a few miles from Wizard Falls. Central Electric has identified a high number of hazard trees that need to be taken down to increase fire resiliency. The trees identified for removal are located along a two-mile corridor of power lines that are required to remain free of vegetation, ten Pas said. “We have identified 76 trees that have crowded into the right-of-way, and what we need to do is remove those so we are following the minimum clearances set

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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Cone pickers and cone lickers Spring in Sisters means the return of the cone pickers and cone lickers. The former are semi-nomadic forest workers harvesting dry pinecones by hand for decorative markets. The latter are the local vernacular for tourists stopping in town to shop, or possibly grab an ice cream cone. Both symbolize an economy tied to recreation, tourism, and natural resources; a socioeconomic web vulnerable to unravelling by wildfire.

The Forest Service has recently released its 10-year strategy to squarely address the wildfire crisis in the places where it poses the most immediate threats to communities like Sisters.

The intent is to treat an additional 20 million acres of national forests and 30 million acres of tribal, state, other federal, and private lands over the next decade.

It is currently unknown how this strategy will affect Sisters Country directly, but due to the high risk of the Sisters fire-shed (currently ranked No. 1 in Oregon), it is likely to be worthy of additional energy and resources.

The Forest Service 10-year wildfire crisis strategy builds on the broader national cohesive wildland fire management strategy.

The vision of the cohesive strategy is to safely and effectively extinguish fire when needed; use fire where allowable; manage our

natural resources; and as a nation, to live with wildland fire. The cohesive strategy sets three goals: 1. Resilient Landscapes, 2. Fire Adapted Communities, and 3. Safe and Effective Wildfire Response.

One project we have been working on that addresses wildfire risk reduction, safe and effective response, and resilient landscapes is the Green Ridge landscape restoration project that proposes about 20,000 acres of thinning and prescribed burning between Sisters and Camp Sherman. Before the morels pop their honeycombed heads out of the duff and recent burns around Sisters this spring, we plan on releasing the final environmental assessment and draft decision notice.

If you are free on the evening of Monday, April 11, we invite you to join us at 5:30 at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall on Elm Street. We will be discussing Green Ridge and our other vegetation projects, upcoming prescribed burns, changes to the Central Cascades wilderness permit system, updates on new ranger station construction, firewood program changes, aquatic and wildlife restoration, recreation projects, and a fire season outlook. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and there will be time for questions and small-group breakouts.

If you can’t make the open house but are interested in receiving updates about our projects, sign up at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/projects/ deschutes/landmanagement/ projects.

A substantial amount of permanent staff turnover has occurred since the fall 2021 Ranger’s Corner. We have hired Sarah Cudworth as a special uses assistant, Cheryl Miller as an administrative support assistant, Andy Ornberg as silviculturist, and Kellen Bacheller as our lead presale forester. Kevin Robinson is our new fire prevention technician and Jeremy Gottfried our new

fuels technician, bringing our total to three fuels techs on the district. Other permanent fire positions are engine captain James Fields; and Neal Fair, Richard Bartkowiak, Mathew Roderick, and Sean Dahlberg as permanent engine module positions.

Sadly, we bid farewell to many longtime Sisters Ranger District employees. Fire prevention technician Teri Cairns has taken a position in Bend with fleet.

Hydrologist Cari Press is leaving the district after almost 20 years of service, including a tremendous effort in restoring the Whychus Creek watershed.

Fire management officer James Osborne accepted a promotion with Prineville BLM and we will miss his steady leadership that has served Sisters Country well through the Milli Fire, Green Ridge fires, and other complex incidents.

Finally, we celebrate Bob Hennings on his welldeserved retirement after 42 years working in developed recreation on the district. Bob started working in Sisters when Jimmy Carter was President, and for over four decades has kept our campgrounds and developed rec sites clean and safe in addition to mentoring hundreds of students in Youth Conservation Corps programs. Happy trails and tight lines in retirement, Bob! Again, if you are free next Monday evening, consider dropping by our open house at the fire hall on Elm Street.

It’s been three years since we have hosted an in-person meeting and we would love to see you there. Take care and be well.

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Burning season upon us Sisters Ranger District fire management specialists plan to treat up to 1,100 acres with prescribed fire during 2022.

Prescribed fire units are dispersed throughout three project areas, including adjacent to Highway 20, within the Sisters Area Fuels Reduction (SAFR) area, and in the Metolius Basin.

Given favorable conditions, Sisters Ranger District firefighters expected to begin spring prescribed fire operations this week. All prescribed burn units are scheduled to take advantage of spring weather and residual moisture that allows firefighters to maintain low-intensity fire while removing ladder fuels and hazardous fuels loading.

The planned units are part of a continuation of treatments using prescribed burns to restore fire in a historically fire-adapted ecosystem, while reducing hazardous fuels that contribute to high-intensity fire events, which occur during the normal fire season.

The attached map shows project units that are near or adjacent to Sisters area communities.

No road closures are anticipated but drivers can

expect traffic control measures on major roadways during burn operations for safety.

Immediately following burn operations, short-duration smoke impacts may affect the town of Sisters, including outlying areas and communities in the Metolius Basin.

Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to keep their windows and doors closed during the night hours to avoid potential impacts. If smoke drifts onto local roads, motorists are asked to slow down, turn on headlights, and proceed with caution.

Fuels specialists utilize smoke forecasts from the Oregon Department of Forestry Smoke Management office and follow policies outlined by the Oregon Department of Forestry, which governs air quality, and attempts to minimize impacts to visibility and public health.

Once ignited, units are monitored and patrolled until they are declared out.

For information on fuels reduction projects in Central Oregon visit www.central oregonfire.org or www. fs.usda.gov/deschutes. For further questions call 541-5497700 (Sisters Ranger District).

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If, after sundown this month, you were to look up in the northeastern sky, you would get a great view of Boötes, the Herdsman.

Visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere, this constellation is bordered by its celestial neighbors Canes Venatici and Coma Berenices to the west, and Corona Borealis and Serpens Caput to the east.

You can easily find Boötes by first locating the Big Dipper and then extending an arc along the Dipper’s h a n d l e until r eac hing Arcturus, the fourth-brightest star in the entire sky (excluding our sun).

The constellation has the shape of a large kite, with Arcturus marking its bottom where a tail might be tied.

Arcturus is not only the brightest stellar beacon in this part of the sky, but it is the most luminous object north of the celestial equator. Its mass is approximately equal to that of our sun, but has a diameter that is 27 times greater. Arcturus lies at a distance of about 36.7 light-years. As of 2012, astronomers have discovered many exoplanets encircling 10 stars in Boötes.

Because Boötes is in a part of the sky facing away from the plane of the Milky

Way, it does not contain any nebulae or open star clusters. The one globular cluster of note is NGC 5466, which contains a loose aggregation of stars. This cluster is unusual for its large numbers of blue stars not normally associated with globular clusters. This cluster lies 51,800 lightyears from the earth.

All the other deep-sky objects in Boötes are galaxies, of which NGC 5248 is the most prominent. It is a compact intermediate spiral galaxy estimated to be about 59 million light-years away.

There are many myths regarding Boötes. One Greek legend associates Boötes with Arcas, son of Zeus and Callisto, who was the daughter of the Arcadian king. Acras was raised by his grandfather, who used him as a pawn to test Zeus by trying to sacrifice Acras to him.

T h e Ly r i d s m e t e o r shower will peak on the night of April 21 and the early morning of April 22. Approximately 10 to 15 meteors per hour are expected to streak across the sky. The shooting stars will appear to radiate from a point in the sky near the bright star Vega.

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NGC 5248 is an intermediate spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Boötes that lies approximately 59 million light-years away. elusive planet of the entire year. The rest of the planetary action takes place in the morning sky. On the last day of April, Venus and Jupiter will appear closer together in the sky than they will be until the year 2039.

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Sasha Stolasz Sasha Stolasz works hard and always tries her best at the things she’s passionate about. And she’s passionate about a lot of things.

A distance runner, she participates in both cross-country and track. She sings in the choir and she’s played the fiddle since she was four years old, as well as the cello since she was eight.

In the classroom, she’s always been naturally drawn to the sciences, where she excels.

Sasha came from Texas to Sisters to start her freshman year of high school. She believes she has been more successful in Sisters than she might have been in Texas, because the scale of Sisters High School allows forging strong bonds with committed teachers.

“The teachers care about students succeeding,” she said. “This isn’t just another job for them. It’s a passion for them and they want the students to know that they want them to succeed.”

Sasha is choosing between Oregon State University and Boston University for college, where she plans to major in microbiology, with plans to become an epidemiologist.

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— Rick Johnson Sasha Stolasz is a go-getter! As a creative problem-solver she brings her sharp mind to any task at hand.

Her talents as an athlete and a musician have contributed to SHS excellence. It has been such a pleasure getting to know Sasha. I wish her the best as she embraces the next step in her adventure! — Rima Givot Sasha is an incredibly intelligent, kind, talented, and unique person.

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GLASS ART: Project involved 220 Sisters students Continued from page 1

she created fused-glass pieces — with the edges rounded for safety — and brought them to the school, where the students turned the glass into fourinch-by-six-inch panels.

“We softened the edges so they could work with it easily without cutting themselves,” Zeitner told The Nugget.

“The fifth and sixth graders got to make one tile apiece,” Zeitner said. “The seventh and eighth graders got to make three tiles apiece.”

Zeitner said it was fun to observe the different approaches the students took — some very methodical in piecing together their panels, others totally freewheeling.

The results were panels that are each the unique expression of the individual artist. Zeitner and Lahn took the panels back to Z Glass Act studio, where they glued them onto tubes of structural steel.

Zeitner and Lahn made fourby-four-inch end caps for the pillars. A SFF volunteer team set the steel pillars in concrete at Sisters Art Works on Friday, working off a map laid out by Zeitner.

She and Lahn went to great lengths to keep track of the identity of the artist for each panel, and divided the installation up according to grade level so that the student artists will readily be able to find their work on site. “[Each tile is] theirs with

FIRE AWARDS: District honored career and volunteer firefighters Continued from page 3

Length of Service recognition was made: Five years: Larry Stuker, Marti Stuker.

Ten Years: Matt Millar.

Fifteen Years: Gail Butler, David Gentry.

Tw e n t y y e a r s : J e ff Liming, Steve Ward, Stuart Honeyman.

Chief Roger Johnson introduced a new Firestorm Award.

“In September 2020, the Oregon fire service’s actions transcended their typical call of duty to help their communities as many grappled with a historic wildfire event. In just 24 hours, 14 conflagrations were declared, as fires burned in 12 different counties. Yet the fire service responded with one mission, to protect life and property. Following the historic events of the 2020 fires, the Office of State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Fire Chief’s Association partnered to develop a first-of-its-kind

their choice of colors and patterns, and among the totem and the installation they are represented in their community,” Fuentes noted. “And it is just dazzling.”

Zeitner was excited to be able to provide an exceptional opportunity for the students.

With her expertise, and the availability of the kiln equipment she uses in her commercial art business, she was able to give them access to a medium they would not ordinarily be able to experience in a classroom.

“It’s a three-dimensional art form that works with glass,” she said, “which is a unique opportunity for the students.”

That kind of unique opportunity manifests the goals of the partnership between the Sisters School District and the Sisters Folk Festival, expressed in the motto, “Connected Through Creativity.”

The installation will be officially unveiled on Friday, April 29, during My Own Two Hands Community Arts Celebration. For more information on MOTH, visit https://sistersfolkfestival.org/ my-own-two-hands.

[Each tile is] theirs with their choice of colors and patterns, and among the totem and the installation they are represented in their community.

— Judy Fuentes

campaign award for those who served their community during the September firestorm. This award will be given to members of the Oregon Fire Service who responded to these fires, either in suppression or support capacity.

“The awards were designed after campaign bars or battle bars, which denote a particular campaign, battle, or region the recipient operated in to receive the award. The heroism and bravery of this event exemplify what this bar represents. The colors chosen for the award represent the sacrifice and historic nature of September 2020. The black bar represents the loss associated with the fires, the red bar represents the intensity of the fires, and the orange signifies the dedication of those who fought these wildfires across the state.”

Recipients are: John Failla; Kevin Cramer; Roy Dean; Angel Cisneros-Thorsvold; Rita Hodge;David Ward; Mike Terwilliger; Steve Ward; Sarah Bialous; Julie Spor; Tim Craig; Travis Bootes; Ben Duda; Sadie Ford; Emily Spognardi; Isaac Crabbe.

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CREATING LASTING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION Some 220 students at Sisters Middle School have their artistic efforts immortalized in an outdoor art installation at Sisters Art Works (see related story, page 1).

The project grew from a conversation between art teacher Judy Fuentes and sixth-grader Mary Robertson, about doing a project that would be an outward manifestation of all the unique opportunities Sisters schools offer. That conversation led to an arts residency with Sisters glass artist Susie Zeitner and volunteers from Sisters Folk Festival that involved a huge number of students from 5th through 8th grade.

In her kiln at her studio in the Sisters Industrial Park, Zeitner created fused glass pieces and brought them to the school, where the students turned the glass into four-inch-by-six-inch panels. The panels were in turn glued to structural steel pillars, and on Friday they were planted at Sisters Art Works, headquarters of Sisters Folk Festival.

Fuentes says that the collaborative project was a wonderful way to move on from two years of pandemic restrictions.

“I just felt it was cathartic and healing for the students to work with these beautiful colors and shapes — and there was absolutely no wrong way to do it,” she said.

Fuentes noted a powerful metaphor that the students picked up on: Each panel is unique and beautiful, just like it’s creator. And brought together in a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, the project is more beautiful still.

Fuentes emphasized to the students how unique an opportunity it was to work with a professional artist like Zeitner, with access to equipment that is out of reach for schools. The students could be inspired by someone who has been an artist since she was of middle school age herself, and built a career in the field.

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A LIFE SAVED: CPR classes available in Sisters in May Continued from page 1

of survival” for cardiac patients, from recognition that a cardiac event is happening, to immediate action, to high-quality medical care and post-cardiac recovery.

All the elements have to be in place to have consistently positive outcomes.

The District recognizes the important role the community plays in saving lives, and has implemented programs over the last decade to provide effective community-risk reduction and public education programs aimed at increasing the cardiac arrest survivability of residents and visitors.

“That’s what we’ve been working on as a community,” Chief Johnson said.

Having a community that is trained and willing to perform CPR is a critical aspect in saving lives. The District provides community CPR/ AED and first-aid classes to the public. Space is available in Community CPR/First Aid classes set for Sunday, May 1; Saturday, May 21; and Sunday, May 22. Register at www.sistersfire.com.

I n a n e m e r g e n c y, Deschutes County 911 dispatchers will provide CPR instructions over the phone prior to the arrival of emergency services. Community members who are trained in CPR are encouraged to download the PulsePoint application to receive notifications of cardiac arrest victims.

The PulsePoint application notifies users when someone is reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest near their location. The application immediately alerts the user to the location of the emergency, as well as where the nearest publicly accessible AED is located. AEDs are a computerized heart monitor that can recognize lethal cardiac arrhythmias and deliver an electrical shock to the heart. The notification is sent at the same time emergency responders are notified, so the public is often the first on

the scene of the emergency.

This application was developed to encourage bystander CPR, to save lives during cardiac arrest.

During the cardiac arrest event on March 30, PulsePoint data showed 14 CPR-trained citizen responders were notified of the event within four seconds of alerting emergency services, and 10 public-access AEDs were available within a 0.5-mile radius of the emergency location.

Because cardiac arrest survivability decreases significantly as minutes pass, early intervention by PulsePoint responders, and/ or citizens being directed by 911 dispatchers on how to perform lifesaving measures, makes a significant impact on whether someone will survive this type of event.

For more information about PulsePoint visit http://www. pulsepoint.org.

Sisters has a strong record for “saves.”

In 2021, national cardiac arrest survival rates for non-traumatic events in the United States was 7.9 percent, and only increased to 28.1 percent for any witnessed cardiac arrests where the patient was found to be in a rhythm that could be corrected by an AED. In 2021, the overall cardiac arrest survival rate for the greater Sisters area was 50 percent for non-traumatic cardiac arrests, and increased to 100 percent for witnessed events with a shockable rhythm.

This survival rate would not be possible without the involvement of a well-trained community.

Another important element in the coordinated care system is public access to AEDs. The District funds a grant program for local businesses to purchase community-based AEDs. Since

the grant program began, 24 public-access AEDs have been strategically placed throughout the community, and hundreds of citizens have been trained in CPR and AED use.

The final component to the coordinated system is rapid response of basic and advanced life support personnel. The District has nine highly trained career paramedics that are assigned alternating 24-hour shifts daily, seven days a week.

District paramedics complete regular training on high-performance CPR, as well as in the use of specialized CPR equipment that can assist with chest compressions, maximizing emergency crew efficiency on-scene. The District also relies heavily on its volunteer staff, which includes an additional seven paramedics, 18 emergency medical technicians, seven emergency medical responders, and 17 CPR/first-aid trained personnel.

By participating in the coordinated care system within the Sisters community, we are making significant progress in improving the chances of survival of sudden cardiac arrest.

— Chief Roger Johnson “By participating in the coordinated care system within the Sisters community, we are making significant progress in improving the chances of survival of sudden cardiac arrest,” Chief Johnson said.

GROWTH: Forum will explore maintaining character of Sisters Continued from page 1

of education and discourse and hopefully come away with a better understanding of growth in our community. The ideal would be to find areas of consensus and collaboration with which to work toward common goals.

To begin a meaningful conversation about growth, an understanding of Oregon land use law is essential.

Without those basics, it is too easy to end up going down disparate rabbit holes, the result of which is ultimately frustration and division. Deschutes County Administrator Nick Lelack will provide the necessary overview of those laws.

To understand what it means to “Keep Sisters, Sisters,” knowledge of the town’s history and development is key. Debbie Newport, who grew up in Sisters and still lives here, is the panelist who will describe where Sisters has come from and why we want to maintain its special nature.

City Community Development Director Scott Woodford will explain what was learned from the Visioning process about what the citizens deem as important. He will review the city’s construction history and current building trends, regulated by building codes and City ordinances.

City Manager Cory Misley will explain the

City’s long-range plans, the current state of the City, traffic issues, infrastructure, and City service updates.

What is needed to get enhanced health services in Sisters will be addressed

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One of the topics that has been the source of many discussions over the past few years is how to provide affordable housing options in Sisters and within the county. Most locals are very aware of the shortage of affordable housing in Sisters both to own and rent. David Brandt with HousingWorks will explain what is “affordable housing,” and what can be done to make it more available.

The town hall will take place at the Sisters Fire Department community hall on Thursday, May 12. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for coffee and light snacks, with the program running 6 to 8 p.m.

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forced to accept or how we did things. Instead it was preferable to use the phrase “least worst” in describing our performance.)

The result of the large quantity of voters electing to take a “pass” in the primary is low voter turnout because ballots might only include choices for County positions, bond issues, cemetery boards, and/ or water district boards. In the Oregon November election in 2020 there was an 82 percent turnout, but sadly participation was only 47 percent in the May primary election. Minor party candidates are chosen by a party meeting or convention prior to the November election. They are not selected in the May primary election.

Thus, editorials urging voters to choose one of the two major parties so more moderate candidates might possibly emerge from the primary elections might be a public service.

Voters can choose a major party by filling out a simple form found at County Elections Offices, public libraries, U.S. Post Offices and Oregon Department of Motor Vehicle offices.

For the May 17, 2022 primary election voters have until April 26 to choose to be a Republican or Democrat, to vote for, again, who they believe might be the “least worst” “major party” candidates.

Thank you for considering an editorial regarding this issue.

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To the Editor: It was an exciting night for Republicans in Sisters! There were close to 70 residents and five candidates running for office; two for congress (John De Paola, Jimmy Crumpacker), one for state rep (Michael Sipe), and two for county commissioner (incumbent Patty Adair, Scott Stuart).

The top issues brought up were homelessness, inflation, and what the candidates believed is the overstepping of government in regards to COVID protocols. Republicans attending are hoping more people from the community attend the meet-ups on Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 28 at Aspen Lakes ($20 at the door if you would like dinner).

These Republicans hope people bring their questions and concerns and challenge the candidates about their views. Sisters Republicans are excited and believe that voters who haven’t been open to voting for conservative policies in the past can be persuaded in 2022.

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Fund will pay cash for info on poaching

By Alex Baumhardt Oregon Capital Chronicle

A new fund will reward tipsters for information on poached or stolen nongame animals, such as raptors, which can’t be hunted.

Up until now, callers to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Turn-InPoachers line, or TIP line, could receive a cash award only if they called with information on a game species, such as deer, elk, and bear, hunted outside of state regulations. Those awards are paid for by the Oregon Hunters Association.

Now callers with information on the illegal killing of imperiled, threatened, or endangered nongame animals will also be rewarded.

Those with information that leads to an arrest or citation for the poaching of eagles, hawks, owls, or other raptors, for example, could receive $500. For tips on animals considered threatened or endangered by the state or federal Endangered Species Act, the reward is $1,000.

These include animals such as wolverines and sea otters.

Tips that lead to citations and arrests in the illegal trade of imperiled frogs, turtles, and reptiles, often sold illegally online or in wet markets, also will be rewarded.

The new rewards are paid for by the Oregon Wildlife Coalition, a group of eight conservation organizations that work together closely on policy and advocacy.

According to Danielle Moser, wildlife program coordinator at Oregon Wild, part of the wildlife coalition, poaching in Oregon

“remains a significant problem, especially for those species which are imperiled or low in population numbers.”

Moser pointed to the recent poisoning of eight wolves and the poaching of two more in northeast Oregon.

“For a species with a low population, 10 instances of poaching can be a significant setback for the species’ population,” Moser wrote in an email. There are about 170 wolves with low numbers in Oregon.

The reward for information on the killing of those wolves is now up to nearly $48,000.

“Thrill kills” of game animals in the state continue to be an issue, according to

the state Fish and Wildlife Department and the Oregon Hunters Association. In 2020, the association distributed more than $20,000 for information on the illegal killing of game species.

Yvonne Shaw, manager of the department’s Stop Poaching campaign, said in a statement that nongame animals are also victims of senseless attacks.

To report poaching or illegal animal theft, call the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line at 800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone or email TIP@osp.oregon. gov.

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Extreme autumn fire weather more likely

By Steve Lundeberg Oregon State University

CORVALLIS – The likelihood of hot, dry, windy autumn weather that can set the stage for severe fires in California and western Oregon has increased 40% due to human-caused climate change, new computer models show.

The study led by Oregon State’s Linnia Hawkins, which covered 2017 and 2018, looked at the role climate change may have played in extreme fire weather conditions that accompanied recent large September, October, and November fires in those states.

The collaboration that included David Rupp of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute examined the weather conditions during big fires driven by strong offshore winds such as California’s Santa Ana and Diablo winds and western Oregon’s East wind.

The modeling found that human influences on climate actually reduced the frequency of those winds in the two years studied. But higher temperatures and dryer fuels mean the four study areas were nevertheless much more likely to have extreme autumn fire weather than they would have had without human-caused increases in atmospheric aerosols and carbon dioxide.

“Over the last handful of years, California and western Oregon have experienced their largest and most destructive wildfires ever recorded,” said Hawkins, a postdoctoral researcher in the OSU College of Forestry.

“The rapid and extensive growth of many of the fires was driven by strong, dry, offshore, downslope autumn winds blowing across fuels that had become very parched over the summer and stayed that way into fall.”

For this research, the scientists focused on conditions like those seen during recent catastrophic fires, including Northern California’s Wine Country fires in October 2017, the Camp Fire in November 2018 and the North Complex Glass fires in September 2020; Southern California’s Woolsey Fire in November 2018; and western Oregon’s Lionshead Fire in September 2020.

“Anthropogenic climate change has increased the likelihood of extremely hot, dry, and windy weather in autumn, but it has not necessarily increased the likelihood of fire, nor did these

fires occur because of climate change,” Hawkins said.

“But those fires provided archetypes of extreme offshore-wind-driven autumn fire weather for us to study.”

To model a climate absent human activity, the scientists set the atmospheric CO2 and aerosol concentrations to mid-19th-century levels.

They performed thousands of simulations with presentday CO2 and aerosol concentrations and thousands more simulations with CO2 and aerosol concentrations set to pre-industrial levels.

The researchers then compared the likelihood of extreme autumn fire weather conditions — defined as conditions that, absent human influence, would occur once every 20 years — between the two ensembles of simulations.

“We found that when CO2 and aerosols from human activity were included, the chance of extreme conditions was 40 percent higher in those areas of California and Oregon where recent autumn fires have occurred,” Hawkins said. “The jump was mainly because of an increase in temperature and fuel aridity and not an increase in wind speeds. In fact, we found anthropogenic climate change slightly decreased the frequency of strong, dry, offshore winds.”

Hawkins emphasizes that the 40-percent increase in likelihood is the average across the western United States, and that the increase is smaller or larger in specific regions. She also stresses that this study examined extreme fire weather conditions as opposed to average conditions and only in one season of the year.

“What our research demonstrates is that anthropogenic climate change has already increased the likelihood of autumn wind-driven extreme fire weather conditions in the West,” she said.

“Together with non-climatic factors like biomass accumulation and more and more people living in the wildland urban interface in fire-prone lands, that means overall fire risk is going up. Approaches such as we used here can guide fire risk assessments and fire adaptation efforts.”

The National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supported this research. Findings were published in Geophysical Research Letters.

Sihan Li of the University of Oxford and John Abatzoglou of the University of California, Merced, also took part in the study.

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541-549-6464 CONSTRUCTION Employment will be full-time New Construction, Remodels, 605 Painting and will be based in the Fine Finish Carpentry company’s facility in the Sisters Bigfoot Stain & Seal 541-420-0487 • CCB #130561 Industrial Park.

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Cook, Dishwasher positions.

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Hourly starting $15-16 DOE. Potential for year-round employment. Drop off a resume or email to michelle@thejewelonline.com SISTERS DEPOT We take care of our staff!

Work in a lovely indoor/ outdoor setting. Immediate & summer part-time help wanted. Line cooks, hosts, bartender. Come in to apply, or apply at sistersdepot.com Need student on after school for landscape work.

541-420-1143 Firefighter/Paramedic Black Butte Ranch RFPD is seeking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The Firefighter/Paramedic position works under the direction of a Fire Captain/Paramedic and is one of two on-duty career personnel.

The Firefighter/Paramedic will participate in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous material, fire prevention and training activities of the fire department, among other duties.

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Completed applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, April 8th, 2022. Current salary range $56,935 $78,655 annually, plus benefits.

Black Butte Ranch RFPD is an equal opportunity employer.

Part-Time Sales Associate We are looking for a person who is friendly, outgoing, and reliable; someone who enjoys working with the public in a team environment. Workdays are Saturday and Sunday.

Applications available at the Stitchin’ Post, 311 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters or by email diane.j@stitchinpost.com.

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Book 213, Page 698, Deschutes County Deed Records; thence South 79°47'19" East along the North line of said Eshleman tract a distance of 310.95 feet to the beginning.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM 999 Public Notice that portion lying within NOTICE OF BUDGET Jordan Road.

COMMITTEE MEETING The Board of Directors of the A public meeting of the Budget District will sit in a regular Committee of the Sisters School session on May 3rd 2022 in District #6, Deschutes County, Sisters, Oregon at 10:00 am for State of Oregon, to discuss the the transaction of District budget for the fiscal year July 1, business. Those persons with 2022 to June 30, 2023 will be objections to said inclusion held at Sisters School District should attend this meeting at Office, 525 E Cascade Ave, 68000 Highway 20 West Bend, Sisters, Oregon. The meeting Oregon or submit written th comments or objections to the will take place on the 13 day of district office at P.O. Box 2230 April, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. and an Sisters, Oregon 97759 no later additional meeting will be held than April 27th, 2022. THREE on the 4th day of May, 2022 at SISTERS IRRIGATION 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the DISTRICT by Marc Thalacker, meeting(s) is to receive the Manager. budget message, review the proposed budget for FY 22-23 NOTICE OF PUBLIC and to receive comment from the HEARING public on the budget. A copy of Notice is hereby given that the the budget document may be City of Sisters Planning inspected or obtained at the Commission will conduct an meeting on April 13th at the in-person public hearing at Sisters School District Office, Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade 525 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters, Avenue, Sisters, on April 21, Oregon between the hours of 2022 at 5:30 PM regarding the 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on or applications listed below. The after April 14th. hearing will be held according to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN SDC Chapter 4.1 and the rules of that a petition has been filed with procedure adopted by the Council and available at City Hall. the Board of Directors of the Prior to the public hearing, Three Sisters Irrigation District written comments may be

by Jared and Crystal Vogt, provided to Sisters City Hall at requesting a change of District 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters boundaries and inclusion within the District of the following described lands, to­wit: A tract of land in the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 15 South, Range 11 East of the Willamette Meridian, Deschutes County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at a point South 0° 01'46" East, 263.50 feet and South 79°47'19" East, 1907.76 feet from the West Quarter coner of said Section I8, said point being the Northeast comer of the tract of land conveyed to Todd S. Eshleman etux, by deed recorded November 27, 1974 in Book 213, Page 698, Deschutes County Deed Records, and running thence South along the Easterly line of said Eshleman tract a distance of 716.93 feet to the Southeast comer of said Eshleman tract, said point also being on the South line of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 89°40'23" West along the South line of said Eshleman tract and the South line of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter a distance of 306.02 feet to the Southeast comer of the tract of land conveyed to Robert Kurtz by deed recorded June 8, 1978 in Book 275, Page 422, Deschutes County Deeds Records; thence North along the Easterly line of said Kurtz tract a distance of 773.80 feet to the Northeast comer of said Kurtz tract, said point begin on the North line of Eshleman tract as described in

(mailing address PO Box 39, Types of Applications and Sisters, OR 97759) or emailed to Review Procedures; Chapter 4.7 mmartin@ci.sisters.or.us.

– Land Use District Map and Comments should be directed Text Amendments; Oregon toward the criteria that apply to Statewide Land Use Goals; and this request and must reference City of Sisters Urban Area the file number. For additional Comprehensive Plan. information, please contact NOTICE OF PUBLIC Matthew Martin, Principal HEARING Planner at (541) 323-5208 or Notice is hereby given that the mmartin@ci.sisters.or.us.

City of Sisters City Council will The staff report and conduct an in-person public recommendation to the hearings hearing at Sisters City Hall, 520 body will be available for review E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters at least seven (7) days before the (mailing address PO Box 39, hearing. All submitted evidence Sisters, OR 97759) on April 21, and materials related to the 2022 at 5:30 PM regarding the application are available for applications listed below. The inspection at City Hall. Copies of hearing will be held according to all materials will be available on SDC Chapter 4.1 and the rules of request at a reasonable cost. The procedure adopted by the Council Planning Commission meeting is and available at City Hall. accessible to the public either in Prior to the public hearing, person or via Zoom online written comments may be meeting. Meeting information, provided to Sisters City Hall at including the Zoom link, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters can be found on (mailing address PO Box 39, https://www.ci.sisters.or.us/ Sisters, OR 97759) or emailed to meetings. mmartin@ci.sisters.or.us.

PUBLIC HEARING:April 21, Comments should be directed 2022 at 5:30 pm toward the criteria that apply to FILE #: TA 22-01 this request and must reference APPLICANT: City of Sisters the file number. For additional REQUEST: Text amendment to information, please contact Sisters Development Code (SDC) Matthew Martin, Principal Section 2.15.1900, Temporary Planner at (541) 323-5208 or Uses. The proposed amendment mmartin@ci.sisters.or.us. adds location restrictions for The staff report and temporary uses including a recommendation to the hearings minimum 126-foot setback from body will be available for review E. Cascade Avenue. at least seven (7) days before the APPLICABLE CRITERIA: hearing. All submitted evidence SDC Chapter 2.15 – Special and materials related to the Provisions; Chapter 4.1 – application are available for

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PUBLIC HEARING: April 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm FILE #: TA 22-02 APPLICANT: City of Sisters REQUEST: Text amendment to Sisters Development Code (SDC) including: • Chapter 2.3 – Multi-Family Residential District (LI). The proposed amendments add standards requiring individual storage areas for residents of multi-family residential developments.

• Chapter 2.6 – Light Industrial (LI). The proposed amendments add standards for mini-storage facilities including requiring all buildings are multi-story.

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Big forest fires don’t cause major carbon release

By Steve Lundeberg Oregon State University

CORVALLIS — Research on the ground following two large wildfires in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range showed the vast majority of carbon stored in trees before the blazes was still there after the fires.

Published in the journal Forests, the findings are an important step toward understanding the connection between wildfires and climate-change-inducing carbon emissions, according to a scientific collaboration that included Mark Harmon of Oregon State University.

Carbon dioxide, a product of combustion, is a major greenhouse gas and one of the primary causes of climate change.

Knowing how much carbon is released during fires can help inform decisions about the carbon storage and emissions implications of forest management decisions, say the scientists.

While satellite- and LiDAR-based research has suggested as much as 85 percent of living trees’ biomass combusts in California’s big fires, the study led by Harmon, professor emeritus in the OSU College of Forestry, indicates the amount of combusted biomass is less than 2%.

“The general impression the public has is that much of a forest is combusted in a megafire, and that’s usually what’s been presented in the press,” Harmon said. “But that did not match what we were observing, so we did a very detailed study examining the combustion process at different levels of the fire system, starting with twigs and ending up at the level of the entire fire.”

Harmon, fire ecologist Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project, and Dominick DellaSala, chief scientist with the Wild Heritage Project, looked at the Creek Fire, which affected nearly 400,000 acres beginning in September 2020, and the Rim Fire, which started in August 2013 and spread across more than 250,000 acres.

The scientists spent four years on the ground in the fire areas, studying and calculating combustion rates at the level of branches, trees, stands of trees, and landscapes to determine the amount of carbon that remained in trees versus what was released into the atmosphere.

“The estimates of the percentage of trees combusted in large fires are all over the place — they are often high — and this has been a major concern in the recent literature, suggesting that better estimates are needed,” Harmon said. “Our work delivers one such estimate,

one that provides a framework to synthesize combustion rates at different levels of the forest and different levels of fire severity.”

The study showed that while combustion rates were 100 percent for the smaller branch segments of big trees and up to 57 percent for whole small trees, the combustion rates were low overall at the stand level (0.1 percent to 3.2 percent) and the landscape level (0.6 percent to 1.8 percent).

Stand level refers to all trees of various species and sizes in an area of a particular fire severity class; landscape level means the entire burned area, averaging over the fire severity classes.

“While many field scientists likely would not find our results surprising, there were recent peer-reviewed published estimates of up to 85 percent live tree combustion from the Rim Fire,” Harmon said. “Other studies based on a literature review suggest up to 65 percent of the live trees could have been combusted in high-severity patches. No one in the peer-review process questioned the results.”

Even in severe fire patches the larger-size trees showed low combustion rates — less than 5 percent, Harmon said.

Large trees account for the majority of a forest’s biomass, leading to the low overall

Even for megafires classified as high severity, much of the area within the fire perimeter burned at low and moderate severity with less than 0.5 percent live tree combustion at the stand level.

— Chad Hanson combustion rates at the stand level, he explained.

“Even for megafires classified as high severity, much of the area within the fire perimeter burned at low and moderate severity with less than 0.5 percent live tree combustion at the stand level,” Hanson added. “This study demonstrates the value of groundbased studies to inform policy decisions and management.

Removing vegetation over vast areas is likely to lead to more cumulative carbon emissions than large fires themselves.”

Scientists are increasingly emphasizing the importance of storing more carbon in mature, older trees whether forests have burned or not, DellaSala said, as a way to curb total greenhouse

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“We suggest that researchers and policy makers avoid using combustion rates not based on field study as they appear to overstate the wildfire emissions used in carbon emissions reporting; this can potentially misdirect climate mitigation policy,” he said.

Dead trees decompose slowly as new vegetation grows and absorbs atmospheric carbon, the scientists point out. If fire-killed trees are allowed to remain in place, the natural decomposition process might take decades to hundreds of years to release the trees’ carbon.

On the other hand, if those trees are logged to serve as energy-producing biomass, that same carbon could potentially enter the atmosphere

much faster. More study is needed, the researchers note, to determine the degree to which post-fire forest management influences the carbon release time frame, including how biomass energy might offset the burning of fossil fuels and how wood products release carbon as they are used and disposed.

“The effects of salvaging and putting some of that wood into durable wood products need to be fully investigated,” Harmon said. “More fires need to be examined using our type of approach to determine how variable the combustion rates are at different levels for different forest types and ages.”

The Environment Now Foundation supported this research.

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CLIMBER: Stewardship is at heart of Sisters man’s ethic Continued from page 3

California.

Chinchen published the first edition of the Central Oregon Bouldering guide in 2017 and it sold out. He is now working on printing and producing his second edition o f t h e b o u l d e ring guide. One of the most important aspects of writing the guide was to include the importance of stewardship and conserving the areas of Central Oregon most popular for climbing.

“With more use of the areas, and more popularity of the sport, I wanted to make sure to include the importance of conserving these areas,” he said. “Having them feel wild and natural is part of what makes it great,” said Chinchen.

Not only did Chinchen include this aspect in his bouldering guide, he also started his own nonprofit, focusing on partnering land management and climbers.

The High Desert Climbers Alliance is a nonprofit that acts as a voice for the climbing world and partners with local land management agencies to conserve the climbing areas that are inevitably going to be used more and more as the sport becomes more popular.

Chinchen partnered with local climbers and Forest Service workers to run the nonprofit.

“I wanted to create something to offset the increase in popularity of the areas from writing the guide; if we are going to lead groups and people out climbing, we have to be focused on conserving the areas too,” said Chinchen.

Rand Runco, IEE (Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition) outdoor recreation instructor at Sisters High School also spoke to the emphasis on stewardship that IEE students learn: “There has been a big change in what we instruct in IEE. We used to do a lot more climbing, but now most students have some sort of climbing experience.

We now focus more [on] restoring areas to their natural states and team building,” he said.

The IEE program has a section of bouldering, rappelling, and rock-climbing instruction that happens in the fall and spring mountain and river trips.

“We still do some climbing within the program, but

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we mainly focus on preserving our beautiful Central Oregon areas, because there is more impact on the trails and areas than ever before,” said Runco. “Once you take on this sport, you have to realize the responsibility that comes with it and under-

small rocks, using a pad for fall safety, and is a more condensed version of climbing. You aren’t using any harnesses or ropes when bouldering.

“You get to know the features of the rock and do the hard moves first, which can prove as a good technique to then approach bigger rocks with more movement,” said Chinchen. “Bouldering is a bit more of a social sport in climbing because you just go out with a group, a pad, and a pair of climbing shoes, sit around and climb some rocks, versus being on ropes in a more pressure situation.”

None of the popular Sisters bouldering spots are included in Chinchen’s guide book this time, but in the future, he hopes to include them.

“Here in particular, I wanted to focus on the community aspect of climbing and the stewardship aspect. If people are going out OVIDED PHOTO PR and leading groups in these areas it is important know more about the area, Jason Chinchen is preparing to to keep it at its most natural,” the second edition of a he said.

The second edition of bouldering guide for the climbing guide doesn’t Central Oregon. have a set release date yet, but Chinchen will be selling standing the impact of the it in local outdoor shops in sport overall.”

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RAFFLE: Only 400 tickets will be sold for handcrafted guitar Continued from page 3

are $25 each. To purchase a ticket, auction registration is required. The direct link to registration and purchase can be found at https://sff moth2022.ggo.bid/bidding/ package/13651118. Area residents can also buy their tickets at the SFF office, located at 204 W. Adams Ave (cash or check permitted).

The model up for raffle is a true work of art with a 12-fret 000 body style and unequaled tone and versatility. With mahogany back and sides and a stunning sunburst finish, this glorious instrument is ready to be played and enjoyed by musicians of any level. The guitar also features an Adirondack spruce top, tortoise binding, old-style fretboard dots, 18-style rosette, and slotted headstock.

Christine Funk, the general manager of PKT said, “Preston Thompson offers a guitar each year to My Own Two Hands because [we] believe music is an important outlet for young people to share their emotions and feelings.”

Preston Thompson Guitars is a local Sisters company specializing in the production of handcrafted acoustic guitars. Founder Preston Thompson started making guitars in the 1980s studying golden-era guitars from the 1930s to replicate that highly sought-after vintage sound. The playability and craftsmanship of Thompson guitars are highly regarded in the industry, with support from dealers both domestically and internationally. Preston masterfully put together a team of individuals with years of industry experience and integral knowledge to foster a reputation of excellence.

“We are especially proud to be located in this thriving musical community, home of the Sisters Folk Festival and Americana Project,” Funk said. “Thank you for considering purchasing a limited raffle ticket to win this beautiful guitar.”

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Artwork will be displayed PHOTO PROVIDED in the Cindy Someone will win a fine new guitar. & Duncan Campbell Gallery at the Sisters Art Works build- an evening of fun and camaing at 204 W. Adams Ave., raderie. Funds raised through and in select galleries and the MOTH events and aucbusinesses in town during tion support arts and music the Fourth Friday Art Stroll education in the Sisters on April 22. Participating schools and community.

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Oregon decriminalized drugs in 2020: How’s it going?

By Andrew Selsky Associated Press

SALEM (AP) — Oregon voters approved a ballot measure in 2020 to decriminalize hard drugs after being told it was a way to establish and fund addiction recovery centers that would offer people aid instead of incarceration.

Yet in the first year after the new approach took effect in February 2021, only 1% of people who received citations for possessing controlled substances asked for help via a new hotline.

With Oregon being the first state in America to decriminalize possession of personal-use amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, oxycodone, and other drugs, its program is being watched

as a potential model for other states.

Some are questioning whether the approach is proving too lenient, but others say the new system has already had a positive impact by redirecting millions of dollars into facilities to help those with drug dependency issues. The funds come from taxes generated by Oregon’s legal marijuana industry and savings from reductions in arrests, jail time, and probation supervision.

Under Ballot Measure 110, possession of controlled substances is now a newly created Class E “violation,“ instead of a felony or misdemeanor. It carries a maximum $100 fine, which can See DRUGS on page 31

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be waived if the person calls a hotline for a health assessment. The call can lead to addiction counseling and other services.

But out of roughly 2,000 citations issued by police in the year after decriminalization took effect, only 92 of the people who received them called the hotline by mid-February. And only 19 requested resources for services, said William Nunemann of Lines for Life, which runs the hotline.

Almost half of those who got citations failed to show up in court.

Moreover, a report by the Oregon Health Authority found that fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2020 were up by more than 300 percent compared to 2019, with methamphetamine-related deaths up 131 percent — reflecting a national trend in overdose deaths, especially fentanyl-related, as Oregon and other U.S. states scramble for solutions.

Based on partial data, the Oregon report also suggests that the numbers of opioidrelated overdose emergency room and health care visits in the second quarter of 2021 were higher than the same

periods in 2020 and 2019. It cites as possible reasons the increasing presence of fentanyl as well as a downturn in reporting during the pandemic in 2020.

Sen. Floyd Prozanski, chair of the Oregon Senate’s Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation Committee, said he’s surprised more of those ticketed weren’t taking advantage of the recovery options. Still, he believes it’s too early to judge how the new approach is going.

“It’s a different model, at least for the U.S.,” Prozanski said, adding he’d want to wait at least another half-year before considering whether steps should be introduced to compel people to seek treatment.

Decriminalization advocates argued putting drug users in jail and giving them criminal records, which harms job and housing prospects, was not working.

“Punishing people and these punitive actions, all it does is saddle them with barriers and more stigma and more shame,” said Tera Hurst, executive director of Oregon Health Justice Recovery Alliance, which represents more than 75 community-based organizations and is focused on implementing Measure 110.

The Drug Policy Alliance spearheaded Oregon’s ballot measure. With no U.S.

states to serve as examples, the New York-based group, which calls itself the leading organization in the U.S. promoting alternatives to the war on drugs, studied Portugal, which decriminalized drug possession in 2000.

Portugal’s approach is more vigorous than Oregon’s in getting people to treatment.

There, “dissuasion commissions” pressure anyone caught using drugs — even marijuana — to seek treatment. Those pressure points include fines, prohibiting drug users from visiting certain venues or from traveling abroad, seizure of personal property, community work, and having to periodically report to health services or other places.

Drug Policy Alliance intentionally sought an approach that did not compel people to seek treatment, said spokesperson Matt Sutton.

“We have seen that when people voluntarily access services when they are ready, they have much more successful outcomes,” Sutton said.

Some 16,000 people accessed services through the ballot measure’s “Access to Care” grants in the first year of decriminalization, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

Most — 60 percent — accessed “harm reduction services,” like syringe exchanges and overdose medications,

the health authority said.

Another 15 percent were assisted with housing needs and 12 percent obtained peer support. Only 0.85 percent entered treatment.

Critics say that’s simply not enough.

“The Oregon ballot initiative was presented to the public as pro-treatment but it has been a complete failure in that regard,” said Keith Humphreys, an addiction researcher and professor of psychiatry at Stanford University and former senior adviser in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Brian Pacheco of the Drug Policy Alliance, though, said people with drug problems need a range of options, including harm reduction services, housing assistance, peer support, and, for those who can’t get insurance or Medicaid, access to treatment centers.

“Measure 110 funding has strengthened organizations in myriad ways, including getting mobile vehicles to provide services in communities, helped programs keep their doors open, and aided other organizations to purchase and distribute Naloxone (which reverses opioid overdose),” Pacheco said in an email.

The $31 million in grants distributed so far paid for thousands of doses of Naloxone, thousands of syringe exchanges, recovery

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housing, vehicles, and the hiring of dozens of staffers for care centers, including recovery mentors, according to the health authority.

An example of where some of the money is going is Great Circle, a nonresidential treatment center in Salem owned by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, which was awarded a $590,055 grant.

On a recent day, two Salem police officers checked on a homeless woman who had been assaulted days earlier. Still bearing a black eye, she confided she had a drug problem and needed help.

Police Lt. Treven Upkes called Great Circle to see if they could help. Bring her right over, he was told.

“Just the fact that they had an open door for us at the moment that someone was saying they were ready for help, that’s such an incredible step for us,“ Upkes said.

“That’s the kind of thing that we would hope comes out of Measure 110.”

If the response had been to schedule an appointment two weeks down the road, Upkes noted he might have been unable to reconnect with the woman.

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s office will be auditing Oregon’s program.

Fagan said she has a personal interest: Her own mother had a lifelong battle with addiction and homelessness.

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