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The secret to Sisters Rodeo’s success

‘New’ event fees under effect in Sisters

By Bill Bartlett

By Sue Stafford

Correspondent

The Sisters Rodeo, billed as the Biggest Little Show in the World, has a cast of hundreds: 11 board members, 200-plus association members, and a small army of volunteers. Given that it generally comes off without a hitch, it is easy to assume that it just magically happens, year after year. As in 80 years. It doesn’t. The whole kit and kaboodle is run as an all-volunteer organization, with the exception of a paid part-time ticket agent. It’s about as much

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

Jade Robinson led the riders out in the annual Sisters Stampede on Sunday, May 29. See story, page 11.

See VOLUNTEERS on page 29

See EVENT FEES on page 30

Sisters veterans honor the fallen By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

There was anguish in the voice of Sylvester Van Oort, the keynote speaker at Sisters’ Memorial Day service, held at the Village Green on Monday. He described the terrible fate of Don Bullock, a 17-year-old who lied about his age to join the United States Marine Corps to serve his country in Vietnam. Just a handful of days after arriving in Saigon, he was killed by a satchel charge flung through the window of his living quarters. “We’re sorry, Don, that you had to die so young,” Van Oort cried. “It wasn’t fair to you at all.” The World War II veteran mourned those like Bullock, who died young and could not enjoy the blessings of the life they died to defend. “Can we ever, ever forget these soldiers, men and women, in their graves?” he said. “They gave it all to us.”

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Some folks in Sisters have gotten upset recently at fees charged to local organizations for public facilities used during events. Such an occurrence happened last week when a citizen posted on social media that the City of Sisters was “robbing the veterans” by charging them a fee for use of the Village Green Park for the annual Memorial Day observance. Earl Schroeder, the senior vice commander of the Sisters VFW Post 8138, was

Launch is science education in action By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Van Oort’s remarks were a powerful highlight of the annual Memorial Day observances put on by Sisters Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86. Mayor Michael Preedin thanked the volunteers who made the event possible. VFW Post Commander Pat Bowe served as master of ceremonies, and encouraged everyone to remember what Memorial Day is truly about. For many, it is a threeday weekend marking the beginning of summer with barbecues and gatherings. And the Sisters veterans provided that conviviality in the wake of the service. But the primary mission of the day is to remember those who have fallen in America’s wars. The event was solemn, but not somber. David Wentworth offered a stunning a cappella rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” with those in attendance

Sisters High School science students launched multiple experiments into the stratosphere on Wednesday, May 25, in what has become an annual rite of spring for the Outlaws. Students developed experiments to test the effects of middle stratosphere conditions on everything from the elasticity of rubber bands and the adhesiveness of tape to the function of batteries and viability of seeds and sprouts and mushrooms and mold. Science teacher Rima Givot noted that, since the program has been in play for six years, students are now able to build on previous students’ work. “The students read previous years’ experiments,” she said. The launch itself is an educational process — and this year served up some challenges that pushed students’ capabilities.

See CEREMONY on page 19

See BALLOONS on page 31

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

Sisters High School science students, with support from a range of community members, launched two high-altitude balloons last week at Sisters Eagle Airport. The balloons carried student-designed experiments.

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Obituaries ........................ 9 Announcements...............12 Fun & Games ....................18 Classifieds................. 26-27 Meetings .......................... 3 Sisters Naturalist.............10 Entertainment .................13 Crossword ...................... 25 Real Estate ................ 28-32

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Gun violence

To the Editor: I’ve been a longtime member of a local ukulele group led by Peggy Tehan here in Sisters. Last Thursday we performed at Sisters Elementary School for three classes of first-graders. We were seated in the gym in a half circle facing the bleachers. The children were led into the gym by their teachers and sat on the bleacher benches in front of us. A Rotary Club member came out and talked about the importance of reading. A children’s book was read to them. During

this time the ukulele group sat patiently, watching the children as they did their best to behave while doing such things as picking their noses, counting the ceiling lights, and poking at their friends. We then sang variations of the songs: “If You’re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands,” “Baby Beluga,” and “Brush Your Teeth” with words changed to fit the reading theme. I can only speak for myself, though I feel that the other performers were thinking the same while we sang for these children, See LETTERS on page 9

Sisters Weather Forecast Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

June 1 • Cloudy

June 2 • Thunderstorms

June 3 • Cloudy

June 4 • AM Showers

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72/48

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64/50

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

June 5 • AM Showers

June 6 • Partly Cloudy

June 7 • Partly Cloudy

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67/43

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PHOTO COURTESY CLOVERDALE FIRE DISTRICT

On Wednesday May 25, at 9:45 p.m., Cloverdale Fire District and a medic from Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District responded to a head-on crash at the intersection of Fryrear Road and Highway 20. The driver of a small passenger car involved in the wreck was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the pickup truck also involved was not injured. Highway 20 was closed for about an hour while emergency personnel were at the scene. Units from Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State police, and Oregon Department of Transportation assisted at the scene for traffic control and investigation.

White hats, black hats By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

While out delivering The Nugget recently, I listened to an episode of the American Spy Museum’s Spycast podcast, featuring Ric Prado. Enrique Prado was a covert CIA operative in Central America in the 1980s, as the Reagan Administration sought to build an insurgency to overthrow the Communist Sandinista regime, which had come to power in a revolution against the brutal Somoza government of Nicaragua in 1979. Prado worked directly with the “Contras” as the counter-revolutionary insurgents were called. In the podcast interview, he praised the Contras as freedom fighters and said he was always 100-percent certain who the “white hats” were in the Central American conflict. The term hearkens back to old-time black-and-white Western movies, where the “good guy” was readily distinguished by a white cowboy hat. The “bad guys” wore black hats. This kind of unambiguous white hats vs. black hats view of the Cold War is not surprising coming from someone of Prado’s background and occupation. His family had fled Cuba in the face of oppression by the regime of Fidel Castro, who came to power in 1959 and swiftly unfurled a red banner and aligned with the Soviet Union in the Cold War. I’ve known a good number of Cubans who had the same experience, and, for them, all communists are simply the bad guys — black hats — and anyone who opposes them wears the white hat in a very straightforward battle between good and evil. Some other folks in a position to know can tell you that the Contras were no white-hats. As a friend told me, the hard core that had served Somoza were “the worst of the worst.” Of course the Sandinistas were no white-hats, either. I vividly recall watching a Sandinista official scream into the face of a young woman at a Glendale Community College symposium back in 1984. She had, with remarkable poise, recounted how Sandinistas had thrown her brother to his death from a helicopter. The Sandinista bigwig was red in the face, and spittle flew from his mouth as he pounded on a table

and yelled, “We kill people for the right reasons!” They clearly had their own version of white hats vs. black hats. Ambiguity is a liability when you’re in a fight; it’s probably necessary to see your adversary as an enemy and your enemy as just plain bad. But a good guys/ bad guys paradigm doesn’t serve us well when it comes to politics in a republic, or the evolution and devolution of our culture. America is in the midst of an identity crisis, seeking to define and redefine who we have been, who we are, and who we aspire to be. Different people have different understandings of the past and different aspirations for the future. For some, America continues to represent what Abraham Lincoln called the “last, best hope of earth,” a beacon of liberty and prosperity. For others, that image is a lie, covering up a dark history of a nation built on slavery and the expropriation of native lands. For some, America always wears a white hat, and they don’t want to hear about the dark things. For some, America wears a black hat, and the light is a flickering deception. People generally struggle with paradox. It’s hard to recognize that good people can do bad things and that bad people can do good things, or that a national culture can contain within it both the exalted and the base. To quote Lincoln again, Americans have responded to “the better angels of our nature” and gifted the world unprecedented freedom and abundance. Americans have also fallen prey to our demons of prejudice, ignorance, and violence. Sometimes our actions have been a tangle of high motives and low self-interest that can never be unwound. It’s simpler and a lot more comfortable to just see white hats and black hats — but that kind of thinking only feeds our increasingly toxic political tribalism, which has eaten through the social fabric like a corrosive chemical. If we’re going to navigate the challenges that we can all see ahead of us, we’d better learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable, to challenge our own deeply held assumptions and recognize that we’re not living in a white hat/black hat world — and never were.

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Trail adopters and sawyers honored by Sisters Trails Alliance

Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) celebrated the stealthy work of crews that keep local trails cleared of obstacles. Trail sets seldom see the crews — but they see the results of their work. PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Last Thursday, Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) took time to recognize the approximately 30 members who serve as trail adopters and the eight who are sawyers. The former adopt a section of the 200-plus miles of STA trails, committing to walk them every month or so as observers. They are looking for damaged trail beds, possibly washed out from rain or snow, downed trees, dangerous limbs, or any manner of obstacles that otherwise impede safe enjoyment of the popular hiking trail network. Sawyers are those with skills and, as the name implies, saws. The STA has, as you might imagine, a large number of differingsized saws for just about

any size tree. They don’t just find the offending tree and cut and clear it, however. The STA must first obtain permission from the Deschutes National Forest Sisters Ranger District who manages the public lands through which the trails run. Their work is largely unseen in action as they quietly and without fanfare go about their tasks. Marcy Oberman, who walks the trails daily and covers “pretty much the entire system,” said, “In almost 10 years of prowling around these woods I’ve never seen a work crew but I know they’ve been busy. I can see evidence of their work often,” she said with a gratifying voice. She tipped her cap in symbolic salute as she and her two hounds strode off for their daily trek.

Members of the STA board hosted the 5 p.m. event at Earthwood Timber Frame Homes with pizza an d b eer d o n at ed b y Three Creeks Brewing. All in attendance, including Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid and District Recreation Team Leader Sara Baughman, received an STA embroidered baseball cap in recognition for their work and partnership in maintaining the lengthy trail system. Rick Retzman, STA board president, explained the Adopt A Trail program. “ Trail adopters are the superheroes of our trail system,” Retzman said. “And sometimes it’s a thankless job, like picking up stray dog poop bags.” Adopters do minor See STA on page 31

Sisters Habitat will rock the block Sisters Habitat for Humanity and friends will “Rock the Block” on S. Cedar and E. Washington Streets on Friday, June 10. Teams of volunteers will spend the day revitalizing a neighborhood by painting, staining, and performing miscellaneous home repair projects for three homes in

the same neighborhood. According to Habitat staff, it will be a day of camaraderie, meaningful work, and sprucing up three homes. For more information about “Rock the Block,” or to volunteer for Sisters Habitat, call the office at 541-549-1193.

SPRD seeks community feedback on programs Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) is hosting community focus groups on June 2-3 to hear from district residents about recreation needs. With a focus on programming, the District is seeking feedback specifically on programs and services that are important to the community and what is currently missing from the SPRD lineup. 3J Consulting has been hired by SPRD to conduct this needs assessment, which allows for a more efficient and impartial process. In addition to conducting a recreation programming needs assessment, SPRD is working closely with the City of Sisters on their parks master plan update. While the parks master plan update focuses on planning for future infrastructure needs to support increased park and recreation amenities,

both agencies expect to gain valuable information through their respective community outreach processes. By collaborating, the City and SPRD hope to benefit from information collected without duplicating efforts. “SPRD and the City have worked closely over the last few years to better serve the community by partnering on projects and programs. This is another example of that strong partnership, which provides greater benefits to both City and SPRD residents,” said Jennifer Holland, SPRD executive director. To sign up for an SPRD community focus group, email SPRD@sisters recreation.com or call 541549-2091. To find out more about the City of Sisters Park Master Plan update visit www.ci.sisters.or.us.

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: 541-848-1970. 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 every Sisters Community Church. 12:30-1 p.m. Sisters Community other month, 5 p.m. varies from 541-549-6157. Church. 541-480-1843. in-person to zoom meetings Contact East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Sisters Area Woodworkers info@sisterstrails.org in advance for 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ meeting info. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Painting pays tribute to Sisters icon Bob Grooney helped to make Sisters what it is today. He pioneered one of its signature businesses, known as the Gallimaufry, which was Sisters’ liquor store (now operated by his grandson Spud Shaw. He served on the Sisters School Board and the board of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. Grooney is now in his 90s. As a teenager, Grooney was a United States Marine who fought in one of the most savage and well-remembered battles of World War II — the Battle of Iwo Jima. Sisters artist and retired Navy aviator Jim Horsley has just completed a painting honoring Grooney’s military service. A 2016 profile of Grooney by Craig Rullman in the Sisters Oregon Guide is republished here in tribute to Grooney’s lifetime of service in and out of uniform: The owner of Sisters’ only liquor store, The Gallimaufry, Bob Grooney is accustomed to explaining what the word means. “When we first came here, my wife wanted to call our store the Persnickety Cat,” Bob says, with his trademark wry smile. “I told her I didn’t know if that would work, so we ended up calling it The Gallimaufry.”

The word is Gaelic, Bob explains, meaning a hodgepodge, and it “encompasses what I wanted to do with the store.” The youngest of four brothers, Bob was born in 1926, and raised in Los Angeles. At the age of 15 he joined the Marine Corps, was assigned as a rifleman to the 25th Marines, of the 4th Marine Division, and fought on Iwo Jima. Bob demures when speaking about his participation in one of the most ferocious battles in human history. “I was just a scared kid,” he says. After the war Bob returned to Los Angeles, and the lure of Hollywood, where he worked as a driver for various motion picture studios, including Warner Bros., Paramount, Columbia, and Fox. But the work wasn’t steady enough, and came with too much uncertainty, so Bob reenlisted in the Marine Corps, and the Corps packed him off to China, Guam, and Japan, where he served with the occupation forces as General Douglas MacArthur rebuilt the country. When his second hitch was up, Grooney returned once again to Southern California, and spent the next 27 years

working for the Ralph’s grocery store chain. The company recognized Bob’s skills in building teams, building businesses, keeping them cohesive and productive, and ultimately he was reassigned to the Bay Area, where he opened 130 stores in the San Jose, Los Altos, Santa Clara region. In 1977, on a trip to Hood River, Oregon to visit friends, Bob and his wife of 44 years, Claudia, made a stop in Sisters. Bob remembers thinking, “That’s the way I want to live.” In 1979 Bob and Claudia bought property in Indian Ford, and on July 1, 1979, they opened their first store in Sisters. Grooney had wanted to open a natural food store, but Sisters was a different town in those days. “There weren’t a lot of people around to buy anything,” Grooney says, and as a consequence the store moved several times before finding a home on the corner of Cascade and Elm Streets. This year Bob is celebrating his 42nd year as a member of Kiwanis. He also served on the Sisters Area Chamber

PAINTING BY JIM HORSLEY

of Commerce for 26 years, and was on the Sisters School Board during the 1980s and ’90s. He cites the return of Sisters High School in 1992 as one of the major accomplishments he was proud to be a part of during his tenure. Bringing the high school back, Bob says, “helped the community become whole again,” bringing “a new level of activities, and interest, and dedication” to Sisters Country. Bob and Claudia have five daughters, 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and Bob says, “There is a good chance we’ll have some greatgreat-grandkids before long.” Bob has turned over the day-to-day operations of The Gallimaufry to his grandson,

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Spud Shaw, but can still be seen at the store on occasion. He simply loves Sisters, and talking with people who come into the store. “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to go to work,” Bob says. “Just conversing with folks you learn a lot.” Grooney will turn 87 in April, and his passion for Sisters Country has never waned. “There are so many fantastic people from all walks of life, it blows me away, the quality of people who understand this is a fantastic place to raise kids,” he says. “I think of all the volunteers in the community, and it just blows me away.”

Summer fun in the sun.

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Bluegrass Open House & Jam Saturday, June 11 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Learn about innovative L Nechville banjos. Bring your instrument in for setup & advice. Meet your musical neighbors and build Sisters’ jam community. Join a bluegrass jam. Listeners are welcome! vitt Hosted by Tom Nechville & Linda Lea

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PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

Bo Beaver singing “When I Fall in Love” with the jazz band directed by Tyler Cranor.

Sisters bids adieu to band director Cranor By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

A n emotional Tyler Cranor directed his final big show for Sisters School District at the Spring Band Concert Thursday, May 26, at the Sisters High School auditorium. Cranor, who is leaving after eight years in the district to take a job in Fort Myers, Florida, sprinkled in thank-yous and appreciations throughout the evening that included students from grades 6-12. Cranor’s colleagues Steven Livingston (middle school music), Melissa Stolasz (fiddle club), Julie Cash (music assistant), and Rick Johnson (high school choir) joined him for the evening. The 2022 state high school jazz band champions got things off to a toe-tapping start, performing four numbers to the delight of the audience. Cranor acknowledged senior members of the jazz band, including Nick Manley, Oscar Rhett, Chase Frankl, and Bo Beaver, some of whom had been jazz band members since middle school. The middle school fiddle club, which started this year as an early-bird class under the tutelage of Melissa Stolasz, shared three songs. “These kids are learning to play the fiddle by ear, which makes their quick success all the more remarkable,” said

Stolasz. Livingston then stepped to the director’s stand and conducted the sixth-grade band, some 60 strong, through three short pieces that were played strongly and in tune. He then finished with a rousing piece from “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the seventhand eighth-grade band. The high school wind ensemble completed the evening’s performance with four pieces, including one of Cranor’s personal favorites “Amparito Roca,” to wrap things up…well, not quite. Cranor took the microphone and asked, “Can we do one more song?” The crowd responded heartily, and the jazz band members jumped right in to “Don’t Stop Believin.’” The audience stood up to sing along. Following the concert, Cranor said, “I feel grateful, and quite frankly spoiled, to have spent eight years teaching in Sisters. It has been fun and rewarding to rebuild the band department into an award-winning program once again.” Over his tenure, the jazz band placed at, or near the top, of the state nearly every year. “I will treasure the time I spent getting to know the students and families of Sisters, and I will use what I have learned to rebuild the program in Fort Myers,” Cranor said.

PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG

Tyler Cranor received a thank-you gift of a new baton.

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Sisters Farmers Market to open Sunday By T. Lee Brown Correspondent

Sisters Farmers Market opens a new season starting Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can browse fresh Oregon strawberries, locally ranched meats and eggs, produce from local farms, and a variety of artisanal foods and handcrafts. The music of Derek Reynolds promises to get people’s toes tapping. A relaxed, friendly feeling surrounds the Sisters community’s outdoor market, which runs from June through early October. “I just love the vibes of this market,” said Aaron Naden. “It’s a great way to end my week. We enjoy ourselves here.” The selection of goods and foods has grown over the last few years. Shoppers can sip Central Oregon coffee and kombucha while shopping for local honey, woodwork, personal care products, preserves, pickles, oils, vinegars, and jams. Crisp greens and delicate spring carrots will be available, harvested about a mile from the market itself. Some vendors change from week to week. Teens from the Sisters High School greenhouse club will be on hand for Opening Day, featuring plant starts they have grown to sell. Shoppers can expect veggie starts for a classic spring garden spread. For Opening Day, visitors can also enjoy barbecue, alpaca wool creations, soy candles, jewelry, and locally baked dog treats. Central Oregon-inspired map artworks will be available from Hiker Booty, while Grateful Bend will offer tie-dyes for the whole family. Multi-ins trumentalist Derek Reynolds comes to Sisters via Portland, Los Angeles, and the Midwest. With roots as a professional bass player, Reynolds will perform an acoustic singersongwriter set featuring a combination of feel-good cover tunes and original songs influenced by rock and reggae.

Every Sunday throughout the summer, Sisters Farmers Market will feature a local nonprofit organization. For Opening Day, two charities join in: Circle of Friends and Oregon Adaptive Sports. Based in Sisters, Circle of Friends supports children and youth through one-onone mentorships. Young participant Paxton Seeley said he loves the activities he gets to do there. “I’ve gone fishing, learned Lego robotics and coding with my sister, and visited Ponderosa Forge and Black Butte Pool.” Paxton said he is excited to meet his next mentor and have even more adventures. “Ultimately, the outcome we are striving for is to create generational change that ends the cycle of poverty experienced by our youth and their families,” according to the organization. Learn more at www.circleof friendsoregon.org or come meet them in person. Many folks in Sisters have seen Oregon Adaptive Sports participants zipping down the slopes at Hoodoo Ski Bowl. The organization “envisions a day when

everyone has access to the benefits of outdoor recreation, regardless of ability,” providing year-round programs. Information and opportunities are available at oregonadaptivesports.org, or stop by their market booth on Sunday. Fir Street Park hosts the market, a half block north of Cascade Avenue/Highway 20 at the corner of Main Avenue and Fir Street. Close to food carts and shopping, the park features the Songbird Stage bandshell and a splash pad for kids to play in on hot days. Sisters Farmers Market brings fun and food to all ages, at a variety of income levels. Produce grown by local farmers can be purchased using SNAP/EBT. Shoppers using SNAP can double their money, up to $20 each market day, through a program called Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB). Additionally, older folks and participants in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program may receive checks from the Oregon F arm Direct Nu tritio n Program. These FDNP

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Former captain sues Queen Mary to grace Sisters Rodeo Deschutes County sheriff By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

BEND (AP) — A nearly 30-year veteran of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has filed a $2.5 million federal lawsuit against the county, the sheriff, and two private investigators for alleged civil rights violations and retaliation. In his lawsuit, Capt. Deron McMaster claims Sheriff Shane Nelson withheld evidence incriminating Nelson and his wife in an internal investigation into another deputy, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. The lawsuit also alleges Nelson retaliated against McMaster for speaking out about Nelson’s improper actions. “Defendant Sheriff Nelson acted with evil motive or intent toward (McMaster) when Sheriff Nelson intentionally concealed damaging testimony given by his wife,” the lawsuit says. The lawsuit stems from incidents involving a Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputy, his romantic partner, and a subordinate with whom he was having an affair. An internal investigation found McMaster failed to report suspected domestic and sexual abuse by the deputy against the romantic partner

and that McMaster lied during the investigation. McMaster maintains the allegations are false and said he reported the alleged abuse to the deputy’s supervisor and the Redmond Police Department. Nelson lives across the street from the deputy in question, and McMaster said Nelson’s wife — a former Bend police officer — was interviewed during the investigations. McMaster alleges Nelson tried to cover up his and his wife’s knowledge of the domestic abuse. When McMaster spoke out about the cover-up, he says Nelson retaliated against him. “Nelson disputes the allegations made in this complaint and plans to vigorously defend the Sheriff’s Office against these allegations,” Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Sgt. Jayson Janes told OPB. “No further information will be released due to the pending litigation.” Internal turmoil under Nelson’s leadership has been an ongoing issue. Since 2015, the year Nelson was appointed sheriff, agency employees have filed at least 25 complaints against the sheriff and the agency.

Mary Olney from Warm Springs is Sisters Rodeo Queen. She is the granddaughter of Chief Delvis Heath Sr. Olney grew up on the Warm Springs reservation, where she learned about her Native culture and where she developed a love for horses and rodeo. She is a 2019 graduate of Madras High School (with honors), where she participated in soccer, cheer, softball, National Honor Society, and student council. She was also active in the Lyle Gap 4-H Club showing market goats and swine, and she served as president for the Madras FFA chapter. Olney comes from generations of rodeo family. Her grandmother used to ride bareback, her mother ran barrels, her brothers currently ride bulls and broncs, and many other family members have participated in wild horse racing. Mary started participating in junior rodeos, play days, and horse clinics at an early age. Growing up, she was instilled with a passion for animals, rodeo, and in the Western way of life. Mary believes that growing up around rodeo teaches some

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Queen Mary Olney will finally get to fully represent Sisters Rodeo as it comes back next week after a two-year hiatus. very valuable lessons: Lend a hand when needed, stay humble and determined, and get back on if you get bucked off! Mary loves being with her two horses, Dixie and Lonestar, on long trail rides and gaming competitions. She also enjoys learning to train young colts with her brothers. Olney is no stranger to the “Biggest Little Show in the World.” She and her family have attended the Sisters Rodeo for many years. Olney graduated from Tulsa Welding School in Oklahoma, achieving “Top One” welder. She moved to Southern Oregon, where she works as a TIG welder for

Cascade Fire Equipment, but her roots run deep in Central Oregon and she returns often to stay connected. “I am so excited for 2022 and I truly believe it is going to be an incredible year for all of us,” Olney said. “My horse Dixie and I cannot wait to get to know everyone and to represent the Sisters Rodeo to the best of my ability in this upcoming year. I look forward to meeting and seeing everyone next week.” Indeed she is very accessible and welcomes all to introduce themselves, especially young riders who aspire to rodeo or who just share her love of animals.

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Where are you from? By Katy Yoder Columnist

“Californians Go Home!” That’s a sentence I heard and saw directed at me growing up. In 1969, my father had a job at Black Butte Ranch. He would be designing the new resort’s first golf course, Big Meadow, and helping with other features around the Ranch. When he first told my mom, she wasn’t happy. “Oh no! They can’t develop that beautiful place,” was her first reaction. But once she heard the design concept, she realized if a stunning place like it was going to be developed, the people in charge were going to do all they could to preserve what made it so special. That’s why Dad took the job. We’ve been traveling Highway 97, then Highway 20 into Sisters ever since. I remember the “Eat” sign towering over the Tumalo Feed Company, and the station wagon with a bull-sized boulder on top of it at the House of Rocks. We drove slowly through town, passing Ruth’s Café, then made the final push through a platoon of ponderosa pines standing at attention along the highway. By 1971, I began noticing something new as we crossed the invisible border into Oregon. As we followed the curving road up toward the border, my older sisters pointed out a billboard glaring down at us. “Welcome to Oregon — Come Visit Don’t Stay.” The slogan was from a speech Governor Tom McCall made that year referring to the Oregon tourist industry: “I urge them to come visit and come many, many times to enjoy the beauty of Oregon. But I also ask them, for heaven’s sake, don’t move here to live.” His words didn’t work and neither did the unwelcoming campaign. In fact, it intrigued people to visit and then move to a state whose governor was trying so hard to keep them out. The antioutsider sentiment wasn’t anything new. Long before the 1970s, locals resented out-of-staters taking their jobs. That fierce resentment sometimes resulted in cars with California plates being vandalized, or the infamous middle finger being waved at a driver who dared come over the border to vacation, work, or settle. As a kid, I felt a sense of shame being a Californian. But every time we arrived at the Ranch, or strolled through Sisters, everyone was welcoming. I began to realize McCall welcomed my parents’ money being invested in the economy,

just not their desire to live in Oregon. When my family finally made the move to Sisters Country in 1993, we did what many out-of-staters did as soon as they arrived: Got to the DMV as fast as possible to get Oregon plates and hide the fact we were from California. Before we could make it to the DMV, I received a few glares as I drove our 2-month-old baby to the grocery store. That old sense of shame turned my cheeks red, and made me want to hide. Standing in line at the grocery store, often the person next to me would ask about our baby, then where we lived. Invariably they’d also ask how long we’d lived in Sisters. I cringed and tried to conceal my nerves. I’d answer softly, hoping other people in line couldn’t hear. But most of the time, I got a smile of recognition and learned they’d moved from California, or Seattle, or Portland, too. We bonded over our shared desire for a smaller town, slower pace, and safer community to raise our children. Almost 30 years later, our daughter is grown and on her own. She benefited from the Sisters schools, the magnificent countryside to explore, and the friends she made who share her love of the outdoors and adventure. She is a perfect example of why our decision to move her was right. Living in another state, she and her fiancé are already talking about how they can move back to Sisters Country. Having lived in other countries and several Western states, she knows how special our community is. I’m noticing a resurgence of the anti-California sentiment on social media, in the editorial columns, and on the news. I hear people’s kneejerk reaction toward anything bad that happens in Sisters Country… “Californians are ruining our town.” Or, “It was probably someone from California.” If there are unruly kids in town, or graffiti sprayed on a building, or someone’s driving too fast, or in any way breaking the law, the influx of Californians is blamed. The funny thing is, the actual statistics often don’t reveal that to be true. Sisters Country is growing, and growing fast, just like so many other rural towns that have been destinations for tourism. The people relocating here are from all over, like Portland, Seattle, the Midwest, East Coast, and, yes, California. There’s also no truth to the fact that anything bad that happens in town was perpetrated by folks who recently moved

here. Sometimes it’s people with families that settled here generations ago. As I ponder this anger toward outsiders taking over, I see a glaring irony. Go back a while and you’ll see another story of outsiders moving in, taking over the land, the resources, and the homes of those people who lived here. The Native people who have lived here for tens of thousands of years experienced a much worse example of an outside invasion. They were often killed, or mercilessly relocated to reservations where they were forced to live and try to survive. The treaties and promises of ceded land being available for hunting and gathering often never materialized. To me, that feels more like someone who has a legitimate reason to resent newcomers. I can’t change the past, but I can do my best to behave in a way that is welcoming, while understanding what was lost to so many because my ancestors chose to come here. Knowing that, resenting who’s coming here now seems downright silly and shortsighted. I’m hopeful that those who continue to paint all newcomers with a broad brush will take stock in the story of this place and remember, unless we are Indigenous people, we, or our ancestors, all came here from somewhere else.

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Dolores Elaine Grotjan July 20, 1936 – May 20, 2022

Dolores was born in Decatur, Illinois to Rufus and Clara Harrison. She lived most of her life there until retirement in 1991, which brought her and husband, Stan, to Tumalo. Dolores attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Steven Decatur High School, Millikin University, and spent her working years in accounting at The Decatur Herald and Review, Caterpillar, Staley Manufacturing Company, and St. Mary’s Hospital. What she enjoyed most though was her pioneering role as a steel-purchasing agent for Mason Steel. Dolores and Stan married on May 11, 1973, and combined their families to include Dolores’ two daughters, Becky and Debbie, and Stan’s four children, Lori, Karen, Phil, and Kirt. Dolores and Stan worked side by side and built their home overlooking the Deschutes River. Dolores spent many hours enjoying the river, the mountains, and being able to be outdoors. She loved walking by the river, accompanied by her faithful Scottie dog, Fergie. She was a keen bridge player, loved her church, and was devoted to her family. Dolores never met

a stranger and was loved by all who met her. Meals, cards, and loving hugs were her way of caring for others. Her gift to the world was a heart that cared and an ability to bring that to action. Dolores is survived by her husband, Stan, her daughters Becky (Rob) Overstreet and Debbie (Steve) Schendel, and children Phil (Karen) Grotjan, Lori Hively, Karen Hawkins, and Kirt Grotjan. She is admired and loved by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sisters, followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Pilot Butte Cemetery in Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

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Finding the middle way

To the Editor: I want to thank Mitchell Luftig for his insightful and thought provoking commentary on May 25, “Finding the middle way.” These contributions help expand our views and foster positive discussions among friends of diverse opinions. Thank you! Tom Derr

Fee for veterans

To the Editor: This past week our nation took a day to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price while serving in the United States Armed Services. Here in Sisters that tribute was conducted again by the local chapters of the VFW Post 8138, the American Legion Post 86, and the Sisters Chapter of Band of Brothers. These organization are comprised of all the branches of the United States Military. Many members have spent over 30 years on active duty. This event takes place in the Sisters Village Green at the Veterans Memorial

section of the park. The memorial contains several large metal plaques mounted to stone monuments displaying the names of deceased Sisters military veterans. As part of this tribute, the names of community veterans who have died during the past year are read, accompanied by the ringing of a bell. Each name is then added to the monument. We as a community can be rightfully proud of this event. Difficult as it may be to believe, the Veterans were informed by the City of Sisters that they would be assessed a fee of $100 for the use of the city park for this event. When questioning the City regarding this charge they were told all nonprofit organizations were required to pay the fee. If an organization chose to, they could submit a grant request to the City for consideration. Sisters has many fine nonprofit organizations which, without question, add to the quality of life we all enjoy. Few, if any, have memberships solely comprised of veterans of our country’s armed services. Too often these veterans serve in harm’s way, enduring extended periods of deployment away from their families in places no one would choose to go. To assess these veterans a fee to use a city park, at a veterans monument, to conduct a ceremony honoring our fallen war heroes on this day is completely unacceptable. The dollar amount of the fee is not the issue. The fact that the City is imposing this fee is the issue. Andy Sichler Editor’s note: See related story, page 1.

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Pesticides are killing us I’m not an alarmist, but I am a naturalist who has been a guest in this world we call home for nigh into 94 years. When I was a kid on the farm in West Haven, Connecticut, my grandfather swore by a chemical named Black Leaf 40, a so-called “safe,” biodegradable agricultural insecticide used around the world since the 1800s. It’s 40 percent nicotine sulfate and classified as little hazard to birds, fish, and beneficial insects. Hah! There was no information on what happened to a bird, fish, or beneficial insect when they ate an insect that has died from Black Leaf 40. But there is today! Insecticides are responsible for the death of millions of insects, and birds ingest millions of insects, especially baby birds. Hummingbirds, for example, feed a protein paste to their babies made up

mirrored what has been going on for way too long: the indiscriminate use of pesticides without anyone monitoring the results on the natural world. Another deadly chemical, bromethalin, is used in “Hawk Bait Chux,” stuff applied indiscriminately to kill rodents, a poison that keeps right on killing whoever ingests it — like owls, hawks, and eagles. It reminds us we’re living in the shadow of pretty nasty times. The fate of thousands of bumblebees killed by neonicotinoids made the headlines not too long ago, and yet that stuff is still on the market… Every day, somewhere in the news, or general comments in the news about nature, we learn about the dangers of using chemicals and causing insects to vanish from the rarth, and the tragic results on mankind. In my opinion, the only thing that matters to business people who work with chemicals is how much money they can make. Just go and look on your computer and see how many businesses have created ways to buy stuff that kills insects and other animals who share this beautiful earth with us. On Tuesday, June 7, at 4 p.m. the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is doing a Zoom program on pesticides and other chemicals that are killing approximately

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Riders stampede to Sisters By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Five hundred mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels converged on Sisters Sunday for the 13th Sisters Stampede, a nationally recognized race. The race is capped at 500 by Forest Service permit restrictions. Otherwise hundreds more would have registered according to promoters Mudslinger Events, a Monroe, Oregon-based outfit that manages a dozen biking events around the state. Nine states sent riders, some making a 2,000-mile plus journey, given the growing reputation of the race. The main attraction is the Peterson Trail System but numerous riders told The Nugget that the ambiance of Sisters is a compelling draw. Mike Dagget is part of a group of four from Minnesota who turn the oneday event into a week-long Sisters bike fest. They each brought three bikes, all 12 stacked or hanging on a camper van. “We kind of look like the Beverly Hillbillies,” Dagget said. “Our bikes all added up cost more than the van, we think.”

They have run their road bikes to Dee Wright Observatory and back. Their gravel bikes racked up a good hundred miles, and their mountain rigs at least that much, they estimated. The Stampede is divided into two runs. The short course is 15 miles with a 493-foot elevation gain. The long course measures 27 miles and boasts a 1,440foot gain. The action actually began Saturday when race packets were collected at Blazin Saddles, one of 13 sponsors. A hearty party took place Saturday night at Three Creeks Brewing Co., another major sponsor. The short course started at 9 a.m. with six waves, the first for boys 10-13. Numerous riders raced, men and women well into their 70s. The long course started at 11:40 a.m. with Elite Men in Wave 7, and by 12:10 p.m., the remaining 10 waves were off and running. The races began and ended on property adjacent to FivePine, the third principal sponsor. As if ordered by the cycling gods, the weather was nothing less than perfect, or nearly so. The forecast was

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Trail conditions were not as wet and muddy as expected. $250,000 spent on food, beverages, and lodging. The Stampede is the second of three major biking events in Sisters between May 13,

when the Cascade Gravel Grinder held a three-day event in Sisters, and the five-day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder coming to Sisters June 22-26.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S FireFree Yard Debris Disposal Now is the time to clean up your yards, create defensible spaces around homes, and drop off that debris at FireFree collection sites for free. Northwest (Fryrear) Transfer Station near Sisters Saturday, May 21 through Saturday, June 4; Wednesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.FireFree.org. Building a Better Tomorrow Together The Baha’i Faith shares a vision of hope and invites all to join together to create vibrant communities. Join us Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tollgate Rec. Hall, Tollgate Rd., Sisters. Email shaunarocha@gmail.com or call 541-647-9826 for more information. Wolf Author Event Meet Rosanne Parry, author of best-seller “A Wolf Called Wander,” and hear a wolfbased myth from storyteller Susan Strauss, at Paulina Springs Books. Q&A and book signing to follow. All ages welcome! June 11 at 4 p.m. More information at wolfwelcomecommittee@ gmail.com or 541-645-0688. Sisters Farmers Market The Sisters Farmers Market is a growing and vibrant community that connects Oregon farmers, ranchers, makers, and consumers. Join us every Sunday, June 5 through early October, at Fir Street Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information go to sistersfarmersmarket.com. Annual St. Jude Ride Oregon Equestrian Trails presents their annual St. Jude Ride on Saturday, June 4, followed by a poker ride on Sunday, June 5. The St. Jude ride is a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and is approximately 10 miles, first riders out at 9 a.m., until noon. The Poker Ride is a fundraiser for OET to help fund our mission of clearing and developing new trails for equestrians in Central Oregon, and is approximately 8 miles, first riders out at 10 a.m., until noon. Both rides are held at Sisters Cow Camp. Lunch available to purchase both days. For information call 541-8159398. Sisters High Desert Chorale Spring Concerts The Sisters High Desert Chorale will present two Spring concerts. “Sing On Sisters!” will be performed Friday night, June 3, at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday afternoon, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. Concerts will be at Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. Admission is free. For more information call Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362. Community Celebration Join us for a community celebration at Sisters Creekside Park, Tuesday, June 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. Sponsored by Citizens4Community. For more information call 541-306-9797

Electric Bike Raffle Three Sisters Lions Club is having an electric-bike raffle. We are raffling a 2022 Giant Roam E + STA Electric Bike. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Deri’s Hair Salon, Davis Towing & Tire, and Spoons. Only 250 tickets will be sold! Drawing will be July 1, 2022. For more information contact Deri 541-419-1279 or Kathleen 541-410-6831. Must be 18 or older to purchase tickets. Free Weekly Meal Service Family Kitchen is hosting a weekly to-go hot meal service on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. No reservations required. For more information visit www. FamilyKitchen.org. Camp Sunrise 2022 Hospice of Redmond presents a one-day grief camp Saturday, June 4, 2022 for children ages 7-14 at Cascade View Retreat Center in Powell Butte. Children will learn what grief is, how it makes us feel, healthy ways to cope with emotions, and how to begin healing. To register, call 541-548-7483 or go to www. hospiceofredmond.org/ camp-sunrise. Ladies Golf League, 18 holes At Aspen Lakes. Experience required. Call Debbie at 813818-7333 or the Pro Shop, 541549-4653, to sign up by noon the Monday before play. COCC AVANZA Come and celebrate with COCC Avanza students the development of their mobile exhibition! This has been an ongoing process highlighting the cultural history of various people about their unique experiences in forming their identity as Latinos in Central Oregon. Held at the Sisters Public Library, Monday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more info email cbissofetzer@cocc.edu. Together for Children After two years of not being able to meet, Together For Children will hold play labs at SPRD, every Wednesday morning through June 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of the program is $10 per visit. Register online at www.togetherfor-children.org. Open to all families with children from 18 months to five years old. Join the fun and learn the value of playing with your youngster. Weekly Food Pantry The Wellhouse Church will have a weekly food pantry on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. (222 N. Trinity Way) Both drivethrough pick-up and shoppingstyle distribution are available. 541-549-4184 for information. Spring Cleanup Community trash pickup. Meet at Metabolic Maintenance parking lot Saturday, June 4, noon to 5 p.m. for supplies. Email amyterebesi@gmail.com for more information.

Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival Registration is open for the 10th annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival in Sisters, June 2-5. To register go to www.ecaudubon. org/dean-hale-woodpeckerfestival or email DHWF2022@ gmail.com. Hearth Festival Caldera Arts invites the community to join us for the first annual Hearth Festival on June 10-12. Hearth Festival is a joyous return to shared space and experiences, celebration, playfulness, and community. Join us on Saturday, June 11, for an open gathering of community, meditative engagement with the land, and a shared visit with the beautiful Blue Lake. For info go to calderaarts.org. Mosaic Medical Mobile Community Clinic The Mobile Community Clinic will be coming to the Family Kitchen feeding site at Sisters Community Church. The Mobile Clinic provides health care for acute and chronic problems for those who are houseless, or anyone in need. For more information, contact Elaine Knobbs at 541-383-3005. Round Up for Students at Oliver Lemon’s For the entire month of June, shop at Oliver Lemon’s and “Round Up” for the students of Sisters School District. Every dollar and cent goes to benefit the Sisters Schools Foundation to support, enhance, and enrich learning in our Sisters Schools.

SPRD Focus Groups Sisters Park & Recreation District wants to hear from you! We are updating our recreation programming needs assessment and are hosting three community focus groups on June 2 and 3. This is a great opportunity to help shape future recreation programming in Sisters Country. Participants will receive a $40 gift card to a local merchant as a thank-you! Child care options are available for evening focus group times. For more details call 541-5492091. Free Lunches For Seniors The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Sisters Community Church located at 1300 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters. The Tuesday meal is sit-down from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also offers activities and information about health, community resources, and nutrition. On Wednesdays and Thursdays lunches are offered drive-through style, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., and seniors can drive through the parking lot to pick up a meal on those days. Come on by; no need to make a reservation for any of the free lunch meals. For more information call 541-678-5483. Invitation We have a believers’ meeting in our home on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., for those who know and love the Lord Jesus Christ. All are welcome. Call Richard at 541-410-2462.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE There will be a celebration party in memory of Glen Whitman on June 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Lorena Bliven at 16946 Varco Rd. There will be a live band, food, drinks, and a fun time. We welcome his friends to come and join us. No need to respond, just come if you can. Please bring a lawn chair.

Sisters Quilts in the Garden 25th Anniversary Tour Thursday, July 7. Tickets on sale now through the Garden Club website, www. sistersgardenclub.com. Limited number of tickets available. Info: 971-246-0404.

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SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass • 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Calvary Church 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship • www.ccsisters.org Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship

Baha’i Faith Currently Zoom meetings: devotions, course trainings, informational firesides. Local contact Shauna Rocha 541647-9826 • www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship www.episcopalsisters.com Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com

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Stars over Sisters

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June brings with it the beginning of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, a good news/bad news proposition for evening stargazers. The likelihood of clearer skies and warmer temperatures than spring delivered is the upside, but the latersetting sun delays nighttime observing. When it does get dark enough to see stars, look for our featured constellation. No other stellar grouping is less dependent on the season of the year to be seen than Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear or Little Dipper. This is because Polaris (the North Star) marks the end of the dipper’s handle, a point in the sky about which all stars north of the celestial equator appear to revolve. To find Polaris, locate the Big Dipper and extend a line that passes through the end two stars of the Big Dipper’s “cup.” Shining at a magnitude of 2.0, Polaris is the constellation’s brightest star. Classified as a yellow-white supergiant, it is bigger, brighter, and more massive than our sun. Polaris lies 432 light-years from earth. Although Ursa Minor is nearly devoid of deep-sky objects, there is one impressive exception. NGC 6217 is a beautiful barred spiral galaxy located approximately 67 million light-years away. It is a starburst galaxy, meaning it is undergoing a high rate of star formation.

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Deschutes County Fair & Expo Venardos Circus 7 p.m. Broadway-style, animal-free circus. For tickets or information see www.liveyourcircusdream.com. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free. For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.

Eurosports Food Cart Garden Car Show 5-7 p.m. bring your cool or vintage car for the free Friday car show. For more information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Venardos Circus 7 p.m. Broadway-style, animal-free circus. For tickets or information see www.liveyourcircusdream.com. PHOTO COURTESY NASA

NGC 4316 is a barred spiral galaxy located 46 million light-years away in the constellation of Ursa Minor. There are various stories in Greek mythology that refer to Ursa Minor. In one, Ursa Minor is Ida, a nymph who cared for Zeus when he was born. Ida helped hide Zeus away in a cave from his father, who wanted to kill him in fear of being overthrown. In return for taking care of him, Zeus rewarded Ida by turning her into the constellation Ursa Minor. For those who live at latitudes north of the equator, summer begins at 2:13 a.m. on June 21. At that time,

the sun will reach its highest point in the sky, appearing directly overhead on the Tropic of Cancer. June will host a blockbuster planetary display! In the predawn skies, all seven major planets of the solar system will align themselves throughout the month (yes, Uranus and Neptune will be there too, though not considered naked-eye objects.) The best time to observe this planetary parade will See STARS on page 19

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Sisters Depot Live Music by Jazz Folks Quartet 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover. For info call 541-904-4660 or visit www.sistersdepot.com. Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information call 541-549-6114. Faith Hope Charity Vineyards Annual Wine’N’Shine Car Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classic and modified cars, trucks, and motorcycles,plus music and food trucks onsite. For more information see www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Venardos Circus 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Broadway-style, animal-free circus. For tickets or information see www.liveyourcircusdream.com.

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Sisters Saloon Live Music: Blackstrap Bluegrass 6 to 8 p.m. All ages. Free. For more information see facebook.com/SistersSaloonAndRanchGrill. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring live music, community booth, vendors, kids activities, and more. For info visit www.sistersfarmersmarket.com. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Venardos Circus 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Broadway-style, animal-free circus. For tickets or information see www.liveyourcircusdream.com.

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Hardtails After Rodeo Party with Live Music by The Sleepless Truckers Free admission to local’s night starting at 8 p.m. Music starts by 9:30 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114. Sisters Saloon After Rodeo Party with Live Music by Joe Slick Band & Dancing 8 p.m. www.SistersSaloon.net. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free. For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.

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PMR hosts Sisters Trail Alliance hires first executive director regenerative agriculture workshop By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service will be hosting a Regenerative Agriculture and Pasture Management workshop at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture in Sisters, on Thursday, June 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Central Oregonians interested in maximizing forage production on pastureland and interested in regenerative agriculture should plan to attend. Scott Duggan, OSU Extension livestock agent will be presenting about regenerative agriculture, rotational grazing, weed and forage management. Attendees can anticipate a farm tour with time for questions. Space is limited so interested attendees should preregister by calling 541-447-6228 or emailing kim.herber@ore gonstate.edu. Directions will be provided after registration. This workshop is outside and will be hosted rain or shine; and attendees should dress appropriately for weather. In addition, attendees should plan to bring a folding style or lawn chair. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-447-6228 or kim. herber@oregonstate.edu. For more information about the Foundation or PMRCAA visit www.RoundhouseFoundation. org.

Scott Penzarella moved to Sisters in January of 2021 after purchasing Sisters Motor Lodge. He jumped in with both feet, getting involved with the Sisters High School Transitions Program and becoming acquainted with the trail systems and Forest Service land surrounding Sisters. An avid outdoorsman, he spends time in the backcountry hiking, biking, mountaineering, and climbing. Several times a week he hikes the Whychus Creek trail with his dog, Louie. Just two weeks ago he climbed Middle Sister. And he’s just getting started. Along with being a new local business owner, he will be the first executive director for the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA). His background as a business owner, nonprofit fundraiser, and board member made him a perfect fit for the position. A passionate outdoor enthusiast since attending college in Durango, Colorado, he found that connecting with nature was a big part of his DNA. “Over the last 30 years, I’ve been involved as an outdoor enthusiast and through board development and director positions with bicycle coalitions and deep development work in Nepal,” said Penzarella. He’s developed a lot of experience with nonprofits, including sitting on the board of the Marin County Bicycle

Coalition, a bicycle advocacy group with a deep focus on environmental stewardship, recreation, and safe routes to schools for kids. “I’ve worked in nonprofit governance and fundraising to develop what started as a local program and became a national program to get kids safely to school,” he said. “We did a lot of trail maintenance work and lobbied for more access, which was not always successful in Marin County. The opportunity to come into an organization that’s been really successful at working with the Forest Service to develop, maintain, and further the use of trails is exciting.” Penzarella begins his new position on June 10. He’ll take the time necessary to learn the landscape of the organization and looks forward to meeting stakeholders. He’s already met with the Forest Service to hear what their management goals are. “I want to hear what success looks like to them and how we can play a role in their success,” he said. He will also continue to operate Left Coast Lodge, formerly Sisters Motor Lodge. Learning from every recreational group and the City of Sisters is important to Penzarella. He knows that’s how he’ll learn what needs to get done. “I’m a North Star kind of guy. STA has already done so much meaningful work maintaining and creating

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10. After that date, he can be reached at scott@sisterstrails. org. Please mark your calendar for the evening of June 16 for a Toast the Trails gathering to welcome Scott to the Sisters Trails Alliance.” The STA is a nonprofit organization. Their mission is to connect people and communities to each other and their natural surroundings. The STA plans, builds, and maintains multi-user, nonmotorized trails in and around Sisters, Oregon. Visit their website at www.sisterstrails.org.

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Running commentary By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Being a runner can be a fairly solitary experience, in part because it can be tough to find the right running partner. About five years ago I met a potential candidate. He had just moved here from Hawaii and, as a beach bum, had limited experience running in the forest where I always go. But his enthusiasm gave me no choice other than to give him a shot. Perhaps it helped that, like me, he was a little “chunky,” which made us comfortable with one another. His speed surprised me on our first run. From the get-go he sprinted, with no warmup, far down the trail. He dashed off-road at times, leaping over downed logs and crashing through the brush as though he had four-wheel drive. Thankfully, he circled back for me, all smiles, a picture of absolute joy, and ran alongside me for a few minutes before bounding off again. It was fine with me that he wasn’t much of a conversationalist, because I find it tough to talk much while also trying to breathe. The companionship and being out in the woods was enough for both of us. Over the five years we covered a lot of ground: Whychus Creek, Manzanita Meadows, the

Amphitheater, Road 1008, Cold Springs, MetoliusWindigo, and every track and trail west of Tollgate. It didn’t matter if it was snowing or balmy, this partner was always ready, ever consistent in his attitude about running. We went out a number of times a week, and, unlike me, he never seemed to have a bad day. Sometimes he brought friends along — Judah, Raven, Juno, and Mabel — and then it was a real heyday, with me literally left in the dust until they looped back to check on my progress. This partner shunned wearing a watch — he only sported a necklace — and never entered a race, though I think he would have done quite well in a 5k. He was so fast, I swear he could run down a rabbit if given the chance. This guy had a lot of energy despite working as a security guard for long hours each day. One unique characteristic sometimes made me question having him go in the car with me. (He didn’t drive, so I was always the one at the wheel.) If we ever ran near water, he would inevitably dive right in to cool off, leaving me with wet seats unless it was warm enough for him to dry out before it was time to head home. Thankfully, he kept his hair short. I never had the heart to attempt to limit this behavior since he enjoyed it so much. I am not convinced I could have curbed this habit anyway.

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It seemed to be in his very nature. I think he would have liked to become a wildlife biologist because he showed constant curiosity and sometimes even brought scientific specimens for me to see, such as bones and deer skulls. He never knew a stranger when meeting someone new on the trail, ever polite and appropriate. Through the years this partner became so comfortable with me, and remained so grateful to run with me, he would even kiss me on the cheek before and after the runs. Other than my wife, I haven’t had any other running partners go that far! He loved it when we would stop by Dutch Bros. following a run, because the baristas would always give him a special treat. He liked them commenting on his cuteness, but he didn’t let it go to his head and I never felt jealous. We formed quite a bond, the two of us. Those runners who have been lucky enough to have a loyal, exuberant running partner like my Kinzua will empathize with me about the heartbreak of a relationship like this coming to an end. A sudden, inexplicable health issue brought our time together to a close. My furry buddy is no doubt now rollicking in canine heaven, while for now, I’m on my own, recalling the many trail memories that make me smile.

Workshop addresses end of life issues Elders are bombarded with advertising messages and social cues that prompt us to be active, look younger, and stay healthy and vibrant. What this cultural messaging neglects to tell us is how to navigate one of the most sacred journeys we will ever make: the transition from aging to end-of-life. Dr. Terri Daniel will offer a free public talk and an indepth workshop that will teach participants how to create a more positive relationship with death and grief as we face the loss of loved ones and the reality of our own eventual departure from physical life. Dr. Terri Daniel is certified in death, dying, and bereavement by the Association of Death

Education and in trauma support by the International Association of Trauma Professionals. She has authored four books on death, grief, and the afterlife. The public talk is set for Sunday, June 12, at 10 a.m. The interactive experiential workshop Making Peace with End-of-Life runs Sunday, June 12, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. with a fee of $35. For more information and to register go to https:// unitycentraloregon.elvanto. net/event/bc19e6b1-05d14bdd-afe2-68f24fa219dd. Both events will be held at Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr. in Bend. For information on Daniel’s books visit https:// danieldirect.net/.

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Perry South FIRST RANGER OF THE METOLIUS By Maret Pajutee | Correspondent

When people hear the name Perry South they often think of a remote and scenic campground on the shores of Lake Billy Chinook with boating, eagles, and a few rattlesnakes. Some even ask, “Where is Perry North?” But the name honors a special ranger who began his work on the banks of the Metolius River in the old Allingham Ranch house in 1906, in the earliest days of the Forest Service. He went on to serve in Sisters for over 20 years, longer than any other ranger to this day. Perry South was born in the Willamette Valley, and helped his father settle a homestead in the dry high desert of Grandview in 1895, an area that boomed for a while as many waited on the scheme of bringing irrigation water from Suttle Lake. He met and married Leda Graham of the pioneering Graham Family, who managed a welcoming ranch and small mill close to Black Butte, near the main wagon road. He arrived at the old Allingham Ranch house in 1906 at the mature age of 30 to begin his duties as a forest guard, then assistant, and finally forest ranger of the Metolius Ranger District, which was later combined with the Sisters Ranger District. In a time when rangers were moved around to avoid becoming too attached to any one community or permittee, Perry South was kept close, serving on the . uth by So Leda, Perry, and Ru Metolius, Sisters, and Crescent . ily am F e South Photo courtesy of th Ranger Districts.

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Narcissus bloom each spring at the former site of Perry South’s first ranger station. It was a tough and primitive life living in the guard station along the river. He brought his bride, Leda, to Allingham, and went to work on the business of the new National Forest. They soon welcomed their first child, a bright-eyed girl they named Jesse, who sadly died when she was about a year old. Daughter Ruby and son Marion were born at Allingham in 1909 and 1912, and their second son Carl was born in 1915 during Perry’s time in Crescent. Perry was described as a quiet man of smaller stature, but with a big reputation and well respected. People listened when he talked. He was strong too, often fighting early

wildfires with little help and was known as a powerful wrestler. In 1927, he led a challenging winter search for lost mountaineers in the Three Sisters. In other heroics, he is credited with saving the Sisters Hotel, now Sisters Saloon, from a wildfire that destroyed much of town in 1923, by directing ladies to hang damp sheets out the hotel windows. In 1932, the Bend Bulletin described him as “one of the most popular and well-liked forest officials in this part of the state.” He even built his own new ranger station in Sisters with two assistants, in 1925. His sons grew up tending sheep herds in the Cascades and

went on to work the ranch Perry and Leda bought on Fly Creek in 1925. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established several New Deal programs, including the Civilian Conservation Corps or CCC, which was meant to stabilize the economy and provide work in environmental conservation. Perry accepted the challenge of building the CCC Camp Sisters on the Metolius (today the site of Riverside campground), and keeping hundreds of young men busy, improving recreation facilities and infrastructure. Those rustic log picnic shelters along the Metolius and

at Suttle Lake are CCC handiwork. The biggest challenge might have been the 1933 Black Butte Tower construction. It required over 1,000 loads of timbers and materials on pack horses. The new tower greatly improved fire detection for the city of Sisters and areas east. Perry oversaw these projects as well as his regular workforce. One of his final official appearances was at the dedication of Timberline Lodge in 1937, where eight of the most respected rangers in the region were invited to welcome President Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor. The rangers were in full uniform, mounted on horses, with a company of young men of the CCC, one of Roosevelt’s most successful programs. Perry retired and went back to work on his Fly Creek Ranch with his sons, raising sheep. In his spare time both he and his son Marion were Jefferson County commissioners. The Souths were known as a kind and generous family who hired and supported two destitute teens, Red and Bill Nance. Years later Red Nance ended up buying the ranch and installed a memorial sign at the entrance commemorating the South and Nance families. The sign is still there today if you venture out to the remote Fly Creek country of the lower Metolius. His beloved wife, Leda, died at

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the age of 60 and at some point the ranch was leased to his sons. Perry spent his last years living with his daughter Ruby in Portland. After a life in the forests and open spaces of his desert ranch, he must have longed to get out of the rain and back into dry wild country. When he passed away in 1955 at the age of 79, they brought him home to the eastside and he was buried next to Leda and his little daughter Jesse at Camp Polk Cemetery in Sisters. The Souths’ Fly Creek Ranch house burned to the ground in the late 1980s and the old Allingham Ranger Station was torn down, although fire crews lived and worked from the adjacent cookhouse for many years until it too was removed a few years ago. Today the only trace of Perry South’s first ranger station is a bit magical. The house is long gone, but each May, a raft of narcissus bulbs spring into bloom where they were carefully planted by a ranger’s wife, maybe even Leda South, long ago. And Perry South is remembered as a remarkable public servant, who stayed relevant as the world changed around him and gave his all for the family and the forests he loved.

Jesse South gravestone at Camp Polk Cemetery.

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CEREMONY: Sacrifice created life we enjoy in Sisters today Continued from page 1

joining in. Sisters piper Steve Allely contributed the martial tone of the bagpipes, in conjunction with the presentation and retiring of the colors by the Redmond Junior ROTC. Bugler Chris Patrick played “Taps” as a final salute to the fallen.

Van Oort, 96 years old, is a resident of The Lodge in Sisters. He acknowledged his friend Ted, a veteran of the Korean War, whose experience is a stark reminder of the price paid by those who have served in combat. Ted fought among 200 men in a year of battle in the conflict that raged on the Korean Peninsula in the early 1950s. After a year of combat, that contingent had been reduced to 100. Van Oort recounted the terrible 30 percent casualty

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STARS: Dark skies are a priority in Sisters Country Continued from page 13

be on the morning of June 24 when a waning crescent moon will enhance the picturesque scene. Beginning at about 4:30 a.m. the planets will be in a nearly straight line, beginning with Mercury nearest the horizon, Venus, Uranus, the moon, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, and Saturn, well up above the southern horizon. Because of the late-May new moon, our only natural satellite will wax until June 14 when the Full Strawberry Moon arrives. In parts of Europe, June’s full moon is sometimes referred to as the Full Rose Moon. Since the moon will make its closest monthly approach to the earth on the same day, it will also be a supermoon, appearing slightly larger than an average sized moon. From June 21 (last quarter) through the end of the month, the moon will be absent from evening skies and providing wonderful starviewing conditions. Our dark-sky tip for this month is to use outdoor lights that produce warm colors. When shopping for lights, look for lamps rated at 2700 Kelvin or lower. Humans and animals are negatively affected by blue light. Our internal clock, or circadian rhythm, determines when we go to sleep and wake up. Cooler colored light can make it very difficult to fall asleep, while warmer colors don’t affect us as much. Animals living around us are also affected, so it’s important to be conscious of our outdoor light usage.

rate suffered by Marines and Army personnel on Iwo Jima and Okinawa in 1945, as the U.S. military island-hopped toward Japan as the Pacific Campaign of World War II reached a savage crescendo. Van Oort, drafted in February, 1945, expected to fight as an infantryman in Germany. After the Nazi surrender in May 1945, his cohort was diverted to train for the looming invasion of Japan. The anticipated casualty rate of 30 percent meant that one million men would fall dead or wounded. The sergeant who trained Van Oort cried as the soldiers left his charge to stage for the invasion. “I said to myself, ‘I’m in trouble,’” Van Oort recalled. But the invasion never came, because President Harry S. Truman ordered the dropping of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Van Oort reflected on the agonizing choice Truman faced. U.S. military planners knew the bombs would create

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Sylvester Van Oort gave a stirring keynote speech. unprecedented destruction on a target where thousands of civilians, including women and children, would be killed. Yet, the alternative was to sacrifice one million American soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen in a grueling invasion and combat that was anticipated to last for another year. “Don’t think this was an easy decision on the part of President Truman,” Van Oort said. “It was a hard decision.” It was a decision that may

well have spared Sylvester Van Oort’s life, allowing him to finish out his service as a military policeman and go on to enjoy a long and fruitful life, and to carry a message to the Sisters community where he resides — a message of remembrance for the sacrifice of so many young men and women of the United States Armed Services: “I hope we remember and never, never forget all they did for us.”

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Low run hits steelhead fishery With another low run of summer steelhead forecast, angling closures for steelhead, bass, and salmon will be in effect for parts of the Deschutes River this summer starting as early as June 1. The closures are in keeping with the Deschutes River steelhead fishery framework that fishery managers presented earlier this year due to continued low forecasts for threatened summer steelhead runs to areas upriver of Bonneville Dam in the Columbia and Snake River Basins. L a s t y e a r ’s u p r i v e r steelhead run to Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River was the lowest since records began in 1938, resulting in the first steelhead fishing closure on the Deschutes since 1978. Encounter rates from sport anglers that catch and release wild summer steelhead are typically high in mid-Columbia tributaries like the Deschutes, where fish stage before migrating to spawning areas throughout the Deschutes and Columbia Basin. Preseason forecasts for 2022 are similar to last year’s returns, so closures are necessary in these mixed stock fisheries even though anglers may be targeting hatchery steelhead. As more summer steelhead pass Bonneville Dam from summer through fall, fishing seasons will be adjusted. Anglers should check the Recreation Report for their fishing zone as regulations can change quickly, https:// myodfw.com/recreationreport/fishing-report/centralzone. Changes are also announced by news release.

Under temporary rules adopted for the Deschutes River: • Steelhead and bass fishing is closed from June 1 to August 15 from the mouth at the westbound I-84 bridge upstream to Pelton Dam. • Chinook salmon fishing is closed from August 1 to 15 from the mouth at the westbound I-84 bridge upstream to upper railroad trestle (approximately three miles downstream from Sherars Falls). • Coho salmon fishing is closed from August 1 to 15 from the mouth at the westbound I-84 bridge upstream to upper railroad trestle (approximately three miles downstream from Sherars Falls) and from Sherars Falls upstream to Pelton Dam. Normally under permanent regulations, hatchery steelhead fishing is open all year, coho fishing is open August 1 to Deccember 31 and Chinook fishing is open August 1 to October 31. Salmon fishing closures are needed during these time periods as salmon anglers may encounter wild steelhead. Trout fishing remains open on the Deschutes River, as there is less risk that trout anglers will encounter wild steelhead. Anglers should take extra steps to avoid targeting steelhead and safely release them if caught, see tips at https://myodfw.com/ articles/tips-avoiding-steelhead-when-fishing. For more information about steelhead management in the Columbia River and tributaries, see https:// m y o d f w. c o m / a r t i c l e s / steelhead-managementcolumbia-snake-river-basins.

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team both teams worked to free the stuck vehicle. At approximately 2 a.m., both SAR teams arrived back to their vehicles with the lost subject and they transported him to his vehicle, which was parked at the Cascade Lakes Visitor Center.

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Progressive ousts Biden-backed Schrader in Oregon primary By Gillian Flaccus Associated Press

PORTLAND (AP) — Seven-term U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader, a centrist who was endorsed by President Joe Biden, has been ousted in the Democratic primary in Oregon by progressive challenger Jamie McLeodSkinner after results were delayed more than a week by a ballot-printing issue. The vote count in the state’s 5th Congressional District was slowed because tens of thousands of ballots were printed with blurry bar codes, making them unreadable by votecounting machines. Workers in Clackamas County, the state’s third-largest county, had to transfer votes by hand to fresh ballots so they could be tallied. That process continued Friday for other races yet to be called. McLeod-Skinner had the backing of the local Democratic parties in all four counties covered by the redrawn seat, which now leans a little less blue. In her campaign, she urged stronger action to combat climate change and complained that Schrader was too conservative. She also portrayed Schrader as a politician who had lost touch with his party’s base and in the pocket of large pharmaceutical

companies on issues like prescription drug prices. McLeod-Skinner will face Republican Lori ChavezDeRemer in November. Chavez-DeRemer is the former mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon. She has said she will support businesses and police and address “the crisis on our southern border.” In a statement on Twitter, McLeod-Skinner thanked Schrader for his years of service and said Oregon Democrats should see the contest’s outcome as “an evaluation of our ideas and as a confirmation of our values. “From Sellwood to Sunriver, Oregonians never stopped believing we can protect our families, our climate, and our civil rights,” she wrote. “Oregonians — this is your victory.” Biden made Schrader his first endorsement of the year but it didn’t help the moderate Democrat in a district that now includes Bend, one of the state’s fastest-growing Democratic areas where McLeod-Skinner had more name recognition. Schrader has voted against some of Biden’s priorities, including a moneysaving plan to let Medicare negotiate the price it pays for prescription drugs. A year ago, he was one of only two members of his party to vote against a $1.9 trillion

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The melting pot is boiling over By Edie Jones Columnist

America, the melting pot of the world! A phrase I’ve grown up with that said all are welcome here. That this is a place where dreams come true. If you work hard enough and stick with it, anything is possible, for all people. Listening to the news, I am struck by how wrong that concept can be. Yes, for a white, middle-class woman, it has been true, as it was for my parents, my brothers and sister, and my children. From all observations, it will be true for their children too. Instead, I am beginning to see that this melting pot is gradually coming to a rolling boil, and it can, and will, boil over. How naïve I have been to not recognize the slow simmer that has been heating up that stew. How worried I am that the America I love may someday be only a horrible mess on the stove. As I listen to the news, I hear of the discrimination Black families experience because of the color of their skin, the stories of Asian families that set them apart, and the sexual abuse of Indigenous children placed in the “loving” hands of those in charge at resident schools. All of these refute my notion of a delicious “stew.” As I listen, I realize how I have done little to turn down the heat under that stew, primarily because I was unaware. Yes, I have learned to accept and welcome diversity in my community. I have gotten used to seeing mixed-race couples and applauded their ability to publicly declare their love. I have wrapped my arms around friends who have same-sex partners and invited them into my home. Recently I shared my home with a houseless person, gaining a new understanding and tolerance of different lifestyles. Beyond that, I ask myself, “What else can I do?” Now, it is impossible to stay unaware. As I hear of the recent shootings in Brooklyn and Texas, I reflect back three years to a similar shooting at an El Paso Walmart. I think about the children who lost their lives at Sandy Hook, Columbine, and other schools. I grieve with the parents whose children will never again return home from school. As a school board member, I wonder

what precautions were neglected that would have kept the perpetrator from entering the building. As a former teacher, I cry with the families of the teachers who lost their lives and the children who lost their classmates. I dissolve into contemplation as I wonder how this can still be happening. What has gone wrong with this dream? What is going wrong in our country? Weekly, as I attend Sunday services at my church, I hear that love will save the world. I believe this profoundly. At least I thought I did. I must admit that when I first heard of the shootings in Brooklyn and Texas I wondered, “How can we love someone who will do such a thing?” I had to be reminded that forgiveness provides the answer. This was brought home to me while listening to a reporter whose brother had been gunned down by a sniper. She related how she was able to eventually forgive the shooter for his heinous crime once she realized forgiving is not the same as forgetting. Recognizing how forgiving not only impacts the perpetrator but those left behind, she experienced peace. We cannot forget these horrible crimes or stop trying to keep them from happening. However, we must learn to forgive. Hearing another commentator talk about the common denominator of humanity that connects us all, gave me hope. He was a rapper, sharing his thoughts through music, hoping to reach many with his message. His words moved me to write, to share my thoughts. The love I believe in does not need to be tied to any faith or theology. It’s not even a philosophy. It’s a way of approaching all of life with respect and thoughtfulness. It’s a way to look around to see what we can do and where we can make a difference. It involves teaching our children about the joy that embracing diversity brings. It’s a way of reaching out of ourselves and welcoming discourse with others about things of which we know little, or disagree. When I did this with the houseless person who shared my home, I was amazed at how much I learned and how much I gained. It’s a way of recognizing we each are a wonderful part of this melting pot and do, and can, make a difference. We must!

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Preventing mass shootings By Lezlie Neusteter, LCSW Columnist

I really, really want to believe a mass shooting can’t happen in our sweet small town… but I know it can. Incomprehensibly, we are averaging more than one mass shooting per day. There are so many mass shootings in America that most don’t even make the headlines anymore. Our 20-year debate over gun control has been fruitless and divisive. Other countries, which have just as many guns per capita as we do, do not have the mass shootings. This is a uniquely American illness. Do I think teenagers should have access to AR-15’s? Absolutely not. But a gun collector does not make a mass shooter. This is because at the center of every mass murder is a person in total despair. Mass shooters are not sociopaths, they aren’t Ted Bundys or Charles Mansons; they are broken, angry people. It is a popular myth that mass shooters are “psychotic” or severely mentally ill. In fact, on average, less than 10 percent have a diagnosable psychotic disorder (Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Report). The vast majority of mass shooters are extremely depressed, lonely, in crisis, and seeking attention. The catalyst is unaddressed pain and social rejection, not psychopathy. Mass shooters don’t just snap; it’s a slow deterioration. Most often, it starts with childhood trauma such as violence in the home, sexual abuse, death of a parent, parental incarceration, severe neglect, or being the victim of severe bullying. Mass shooters are almost always suicidal before they are homicidal. They don’t expect to live, and they always give off signs. There are always red flags, such as self harm (cutting), passive threats

of violence online called “leakage,” suicidal thinking, substance abuse, a drastic change in appearance, excessive time on social media, increased agitation or more withdrawn, a fascination with past mass shootings (especially Columbine), extremist ideologies and seething hatred, or a newfound obsession with weapons (for a full list of common warning signs visit www.prevent massshootingsnow.org). It is critical that every American learn the warning signs of a person on the pathway to violence, and what to do with that information. This needs to be common knowledge. Fail to report a sign and we miss an opportunity to thwart an attack. And we need to change the narrative. The message to the potential shooter needs to be that they will get support, not punishment. Numerous mass shootings have taken place shortly after the person was fired from their job or expelled from school. The FBI and the Secret Service recommend the “threat assessment” process as the best practice for preventing mass shootings. Threat assessments are multidisciplinary, multi-agency teams that look at the big picture to bring all the little pieces of concerning information together for a more complete picture. They know to ask, “Why is Johnny writing about death in English class?” “Why is he cutting his face?” “Why is he skipping school so often… is he being bullied?” “Why is he joking about shooting people?” Threat assessment professionals are trained to bring seemingly insignificant pieces of information together to conduct a thorough threat assessment, determine the level and severity of risk, and make a comprehensive treatment plan. They know the

difference between teen angst and a ticking time bomb. The threat assessment process has been known to thwart hundreds of mass shootings. Why isn’t this being federally funded and federally mandated nationwide? We need a radically different approach to ending mass shootings. We need an army of specially trained mental health professionals to identify these broken people early, before they are too far gone. To accomplish this, I believe we need a Crisis Corps: a national, centralized, standardized program created for the sole purpose of preventing mass shootings. Every community member should have one phone number – a Crisis Corps Hotline – that they can call when they suspect someone is in crisis or on a pathway to violence. There should be a Crisis Corps Center accessible to every school district and every law enforcement agency to report school threats or threats in the workplace — to bring all the little pieces of concerning information to one table — one table where crisis intervention specialists connect the dots and get that person help immediately. We can’t expect each individual school district and law-enforcement agency to fix this problem. It’s too big. It’s too complex. The resources aren’t there. Every Crisis Corps Center would have a Threat Assessment Coordinator, a licensed therapist, case managers, and peer support specialists to help a disturbed individual address their grievances, express their anger in a safe place, get mental health treatment, and get intensive wrap-around care for the entire family, because so often, a child in crisis comes from a family in crisis. Where will the money

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come from? Well, we’ve spent trillions of dollars on COVID; we spend $50 billion in foreign aid every year; we spend $23 billion on NASA every year. I think we can find a few billion to protect our school children from being murdered. If we can afford a Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Headstart Programs, we can afford a Crisis Corps. If you would like to support this effort, you can do several things: 1. Attend our free Prevent Mass Shootings Now “The Signs Are There” webinar on June 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to learn the warning signs, risk factors, and prevention strategies. This seminar is highly recommended for parents, school district personnel, and law-enforcement officers. To register, go to

www.preventmassshootingsnow.org. 2. Donate on the website or send a check to: Prevent Mass Shootings Now, P.O. BOX 1716, Sisters, OR 97759. Any amounts helps. 3. To volunteer, contact Lezlie@preventmass shootingsnow.org. Until we can build a better threat assessment network, make sure to report any warning signs or threats — even make as a joke — to your school or local law enforcement. Together, as a community, as a nation, we can make this the first and last generation of mass shooters. We can stop this madness! Lezlie Neusteter is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Prevent Mass Shootings Now, Inc.

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Schools support students after Texas shooting By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

Sisters schools responded to support students the day following the school massacre in Texas last week. Staff met at Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School prior to the arrival of students, to check in with one another and to form an action plan for the day. “No teachers are unaffected by news of school shootings,” said Tim Roth. “We needed to support one another and then take care of the kids during the day.” As the day began, teachers spoke to their first period classes about the incident in three ways, according to Roth.

We stated the facts, gave students the time to ask some questions, and explained the supports available for students by our counselors and other personnel. — Tim Roth “We stated the facts, gave students the time to ask some questions, and explained the supports available for students by our counselors and other personnel. Our counselor set up a safe room for students and for staff to use to process the event and grieve,” said Roth. Steve Stancliff, Sisters High School principal, explained that he and his staff followed a similar protocol. He said, “We took a bit of time to acknowledge that many people within our school community, both students and staff, are in the midst of trying to come to terms with the tragedy that unfolded in Texas.” He added, “We also reminded students to be sensitive to one another and staff and to be open to the possibility that people have different experiences and different ways of processing news like this. And, of course, we let students know that if they needed to take a break at any time in the coming days that they are welcome to come to a safe place in the counseling center.” The situation was handled differently at the elementary school, due to age and developmental differences, according to Principal Joan Warburg. “Our students have a different level of awareness in comparison to older students,” she said. “It is our

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No teachers are unaffected by news of school shootings. — Tim Roth goal to support our students in a way that affirms the parents’ choices in exposing children to events of this magnitude. “We invited staff to a safe place before school to process as needed, and then staff responded to individual students if/when they had concerns or questions throughout the day,” she added. “We encouraged staff to connect students and families who needed more support or help to Kate Kuitert, our counselor.” Additionally, Sisters Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl sent out a letter to all families acknowledging the tragedy, giving assurance of the district’s diligence about safety, and addressing parents and families about how they can play a key role in making the community safer by doing the following: • Talk with your student about reporting concerns to school district staff or law enforcement. • Be aware of all surroundings. If something does not seem right, report it. • If you have firearms or weapons in your home, please secure them. • Stay informed. • Listen to your student(s) and help them process any concerns they may have. • Model appropriate behaviors. Demonstrate healthy ways to express anger and relieve stress. • Take an active role in your student’s education. Visit and volunteer at school, monitor schoolwork, and get to know teachers. • Get to know your student’s friends and families. Establish a network to exchange information with other parents. • Monitor and supervise your student’s reading material, television, video games, and music for appropriate content. • Monitor and supervise your student’s use of the Internet. • If you see something, say something.

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104 Vacation Rentals

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205 Garage & Estate Sales

MOVING SALE: Household, outdoor, misc. items. Sat, & Sun., June 4 & 5. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 615 N. Meadow Lane, Hayden Homes development. Estate Moving Sale - Bend 22435 Victoria Lane Fri & Sat, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valco boat, South Fork Pontoon boat, rafts, Minn Kota motor, bows, fishing & hunting gear, Stihl chainsaws, tools, utility trailer, snowblower, furniture, kitchen wares, 3 dining tables, end tables, art, antiques, clothing/shoes, purses, jewelry, kids' books & toys, dolls, holiday decor. View pics at estatesales.net. Hosted by Happy Trails!

MOVING/GARAGE SALE: June 3-5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 69660 Omaha Road, Sisters. ATV wear, garden tools, too much to list. Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions! Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806 Sharie 541-771-1150

301 Vehicles

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403 Pets

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Sticker shock awaits insurance buyers By Lynne Terry Oregon Capital Chronicle

More than 300,000 Oregonians who buy health insurance for themselves, or through a small group plan are likely to see a spike in premiums next year. The health insurance companies that offer plans on the individual marketplace and those that offer group plans are seeking average rate increases approaching 7 percent, according to the state Department of Consumer and Business Services, which regulates health insurers. In the individual market, the requested rate increases for 2023 range from 2.3 percent to 12.6 percent, with a weighted average increase of 6.7 percent, the department said. That means a 40-year-old with a mid-range plan could pay as much as $507 a month if the rates are approved.

In the small group market, the nine companies offering plans asked for increases from 0 percent to 11.6 percent, or as much as $446 a month for premiums, the department said. In comparison, the cost of plans in effect this year barely budged from 2021, going up by a weighted average of about 1.5 percent in the individual and group markets. The insurers said inflation, a rise in medical costs, and changes in enrollment necessitated the increases, according to the department. Health care costs in the United States, which spends a larger share of its gross domestic product on health care than any other industrialized country, rose nearly 5 percent in 2019, nearly 10 percent in 2020, and nearly 7 percent last year. The state is trying to curb increases and has a goal of a yearly rise up

to 3.4 percent. That ceiling is in effect for Medicaid and state-paid health insurance plans, but it is not mandatory for commercial insurers. The department has two months to review and approve rates for 2023. The public will be able to comment online later this month about them. The public comment period runs to July 7 online. There will be public hearings online on July 27 and 28. Go to www.oregonhealthrates. org for information. Besides potential rate hikes, consumers will be hit with lower subsidies: Boosted subsidies from the federal government in place for 2021 and this year will end at the beginning of 2023. They have cut premiums by an average of 46 percent. That enabled people who earned between $13,590 and $27,180 a year to buy a lowend plan for $1 a month.

The department said it could be worse. Without the state’s reinsurance plan, which uses federal money to reduce premium costs, the rates would increase another 6 percent. Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi said the program has kept premiums reasonable and given Oregonians choice. “Oregon continues to have a strong and competitive insurance marketplace, with four carriers offering plans statewide and Oregonians in most (of) our counties having five or six companies to choose from,” Stolfi said in a statement. Stolfi encouraged consumers to comment on the

plans and prices and participate in virtual hearings on July 27 and 28. During the hearings, each insurer will give a presentation about its rate requests, answer questions from the department, and listen to the public. “We look forward to a thorough public review of these filings as we work to establish next year’s health insurance rates,” Stolfi said. The department will make a preliminary rate decision in early July, with a final decision in early August. Republished under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. courtesy of https://oregoncapital chronicle.com.

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Funds earmarked to restore Oregon streams, wetlands, prairies By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon streams, wetlands, and prairies will get $1.65 million in federal funds to restore wildlife habitat, the state’s senators announced this week. The money is part of $26 million the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will spend nationally this year to restore ecosystems and comes from last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law. “Most Oregonians will tell you that our forests, coastline, rivers, mountains, high desert, and more are what make this state such a special place to live,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley, who chairs the Senate subcommittee that oversees the bureau. Animals ranging from salmon to Western Monarch butterflies are at risk from climate change and human encroachment, Merkley said. The restoration projects aim to restore and protect pockets of nature to allow those animals and the plants that form

CORRECTION The owner of Three Peaks Computers is Adam St. Clair. The story “Sisters man launches computer business,” The Nugget, May 25, rendered his name incorrectly. St. Clair first visited Sisters in 2013. The story included an incorrect date.

their habitat to survive. A little more than $500,000 will be spent surveying and designing fish passage in streams along the mid coast. Another $350,000 will go toward fish passage and improving irrigation on Honey Creek in Lane County. BLM will spend $275,000 to replace culverts and ensure safe passage for fish in Smith Creek in Tillamook County, and $40,000 to do the same in Michaels Creek in Lane County. There’s $95,000 to repair habitat for Coho salmon in Swartz Creek, also in Lane County. Woodward Creek, a stream in Coos County, will get $75,000 worth of fish habitat improvements.

In eastern Oregon, the bureau will spend $198,000 repairing riparian fences along the North Fork John Day River. Years of heavy grazing by cattle has damaged the natural plants that grow along riverbeds, and losing that shade causes stream temperatures to rise to unhealthy levels for fish. Another $95,000 will go toward eradicating invasive plants in prairies and in wetlands west of Eugene. The bureau manages 15.7 million acres in Oregon, about a quarter of the state’s land. Republished under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, courtesy https://oregoncapital chronicle.com.

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VOLUNTEERS: Sisters Rodeo is ready to spur out starting June 8 Continued from page 1

community engagement as can be found in a town wellknown for community support. The Sisters Folk Festival by comparison has a paid staff of six for its three-day event and year-round programming. There are the obvious volunteers — the ushers, parking attendants, ticket takers — and then the ones rarely seen. Those are the folks who mow the fields, paint the fences, maintain the stands, and change the light bulbs. This year’s Rodeo is the 80th, the one that was cancelled in 2020 and then again in 2021 due to COVID-19. Now, as it is nearing opening night on Wednesday, June 8, the hurried hum of the machinery that brings it to life can be heard in the office on Cascade Avenue and at the grounds six miles east of town. Cowboys have just drawn to see on which bulls’ or horses’ backs they’ll hope manage to stay for eight seconds, the minimum time to score points. In barns and sheds and garages all over Sisters Country, fine tuning is happening for the 75 Sisters Rodeo Parade entrants that run the gamut from rodeo royalty

to wagons, music, and costumed riders, to classic cars and much more. The parade, for many, is the quintessential event if for no other reason than it’s free and the youngest of children can appreciate it. Look for large numbers of grandparents who make the parade trek, often from great distances. Rodeo is Americana and Sisters is a near-perfect stage for nostalgia seekers eager to escape more complicated lives. The campgrounds are booked solid, as are the motels, lodges, and B&Bs. The merchants are all stocked up, worried whether they will have enough staff. It’s all hands on deck for the City’s Public Works Department and the sheriff’s station. SistersCamp Sherman Fire District will have vehicles in the parade and extra staff. Rodeo week is a big deal in Sisters Country, promoted statewide. We d n e s d a y n i g h t i s Extreme Bulls at 6:30 p.m. The name says it all. Thursday is “slack” for preliminary competition, or a day off, possibly time for some cowboys to nurse the previous night’s encounter with 1,600 pounds of highly perturbed cow. Friday night at 7 p.m. is the first night of the whole enchilada, a full-plate offering of bronc riding, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more bulls. There will be a special entertainment event with Felix Santana

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The Sisters Rodeo Parade, set for Saturday, June 11, at 9:30 a.m., is a highlight event for rodeo fans, who come from all over the U.S. to enjoy The Biggest Little Show in the World. and his Lusitano and Iberian warmblood cross, Gallahan. The duo will be performing a series of movements with roots in classical horsemanship also known as haute école or alta escuela training. Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. the Rodeo Parade makes its way from Pine Street down Cascade Avenue and ends an hour later at Larch Street. The popular event embellishes the Rodeo, while at the same time enthralling locals of all ages. The 2022 Grand Marshall is John Rogers. John started out helping with parking during the rodeo as a member, was eventually elected a director holding the title of treasurer for many years. He and wife, Sharie, have attended Sisters Rodeo for almost 50 years. Friday’s program repeats Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7

p.m. The competition heats up as points are awarded and visions of sharing in the $80,000 purse increase in reality or dissolve into hopes that the next rodeo will be the one that earns the bacon. Rodeo Clown favorite J.J. Harrison will be making his 14th Sisters Rodeo appearance, bantering with announcers Wayne Brooks and Curt Robinson and whipping up the crowds — the latter not an especially hard job. Rodeo is fun for all, big-time fun. Well, maybe not for a cowboy who just got tossed from a bucking beast. Or a roper with a false start, or racer who knocked over a barrel or two on an otherwise run to the fastest time of the day. Most cowboys and stock handlers, just finishing the Great Northwest Pro Rodeo in Klamath Falls, will converge

on Sisters before heading to the Colville Pro Rodeo in Washington. They are an approachable bunch and can be found around town after performances doing what cowboys do — comparing horses and the libations, with some dancing and guitar strumming thrown in. On Sunday at 1 p.m. the competition is hotter yet for those still with points on the board. The cows and horses are no more tamed, possibly even more irritated. By 4 p.m. it all comes to an almost anticlimactic ending. Trailers are hitched up, the cowboys and cowgirls hit the road, and spectators begin their yearlong yearning until — not by magic — it all happens again. For the official schedule and free shuttle bus information, visit www.sistersrodeo. com.

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EVENT FEES: Some have raised objections to City charges Continued from page 1

the person who dealt directly with the City regarding applying to use the park on Memorial Day. “I’m not upset with the City. They have been very fair. And City Manager Cory Misley is a fine young man,” Schroeder told The Nugget. The fees have been in place for more than two years — but their impact is just now coming to people’s attention as Sisters gets back into the swing of hosting multiple events after the pandemic derailed them. Several months ago, there was some backlash that arose around payment required by the Sisters Rodeo Association when they applied to hold the annual Rodeo Parade on Cascade Avenue on Saturday, June 11. Some rodeo members contended that they bring thousands of people to town over the span of a week, and they shouldn’t be charged to hold the parade which fills the sidewalks of downtown. Association members said they hadn’t been involved in conversations before the fees were established, and hadn’t received any notification about the amendments to the ordinance adopted by City Council regarding public events (Chapter 5.10 of the Municipal Code). It appears that those discussions did take place, but the changes were quickly pushed into the background by the COVID19 pandemic, which sidelined virtually all of Sisters’ events. After earlier public discussions held by the City Council regarding public events and a revised fee schedule, a stakeholder meeting was held on August 14, 2019, that included City and Chamber of Commerce staff, and representatives and representatives of the Sisters Rodeo Association, Sisters Folk Festival, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, and Sisters Rhythm and Brews. Proposed changes were discussed and explanations for the changes were given. In January 2020, City Council approved the new guidelines, effective February 22, 2020. And then COVID-19 hit

and public events were cancelled that next summer, 2020, and many events again in 2021. As Sisters is emerging from the COVID-induced hibernation, events are again being scheduled for summer 2022. Some may have forgotten about the changes to public events and the accompanying revised fee schedule. Some may be hearing about them for the first time. City Manager Cory Misley said, “We completely changed our public events code and our process/fees for associated permits a couple of years ago. We shifted to an actual-cost model of aligning staff times with fees, instead of charging an arbitrary fee. Through these policies and procedures, we treat all organizations equally. Separately, the Council has sole discretion to award funds to community organizations during the community grant process in August.” Grants can mitigate the financial burden of fees. The City Council’s rationale in revising fees was that, as Sisters’ popularity grows and more organizations want to hold events in town, changes were needed to sustain the condition of public parks and other spaces, which were being degraded by overuse. Dealing with those impacts requires extra time, effort, and materials on the part of public works staff. Increased events during the summer months also made the parks less available for use by Sisters residents, whose taxes help maintain the parks. The Council argues

that residents shouldn’t have to pay for damage done by groups holding special events; permit fees will cover that. In consultation with public works staff, City Council determined some key changes were necessary to both regulations regarding use of the parks and other public spaces for public events, and fees charged to recover costs associated with administering the public events permits. The stated purpose of the Public Events Ordinance (Ord. 500 of the Municipal Code) is to “provide a permit system for public events and the special use of public parks, streets, rights-ofway, sidewalks, trails and/ or bikeways.” In addition, the ordinance allows the City to “charge fee(s) to recover costs of administering the permit.” Lastly, the ordinance allows the City to “adopt regulations to protect property, public safety, health, and welfare, and control the use of streets and other public facilities and venues in the city.” As stated in the ordinance, “Public event(s) means any non-City-organized activity, assembly, gathering, and/ or event… that (a) is anticipated to involve or attract 25 or more attendees, (b) is reasonably expected to place additional demand on public services, and/or (c) affects the ordinary use of public property. It does not include private social gatherings that will make no use of City property.

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City fee schedule for public events — Adopted January 2020 ———————————————————— Event Size: Small event (25-74) Deposit rate (first day) $100. Each additional day $50. Medium event (75-250) Deposit rate (first day) $200. Each additional day $100.

City-Wide event* Deposit rate (first day) $2,000. Each additional day $300.

The fee schedule notes that: “ The City has estimated the cost of processing a small, medium, large, and city-wide event. After completion of the event, the actual costs will be determined and any remaining deposit balance will be refunded, or any additional cost will be assessed for applicant to pay, including all staff labor associated with the event. Additional charges include items like signage, traffic cones and barricades, picnic tables, power boxes, and beer garden fee, etc.” *A city-wide event can be viewed by the public outside of the immediate event footprint. The estimated amount of total City staff hours and/or police officer hours to be assigned to the event is anticipated to exceed 20 hours. City-wide events are expected to draw a significant city-wide and/or regional crowd with not less than 2,000 attendees, and it is a recurring event held in the city for at least three of the last five years. City-wide events have precedence over public events and no public event may be held during any day during which a city-wide event occurs in the city. The three current city-wide events are Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, Sisters Harvest Faire, and Sisters Folk Festival.

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BALLOONS: Project tests students’ practical science skills Continued from page 1

“The launch was good,” Givot said, “but we had some learning experiences.” The problems center around retrieval of the payload after the balloons came down from the stratosphere. One of the balloons’ tracking devices was turned on but not set to track, so the balloon is somewhere out in the Mill Creek Wilderness, and the students will have to continue searching for it. “We retrieved one of them, and the other is a little problematic,” Givot said. She urged anyone who spots the balloon to get in touch with Sisters High School at 541-549-4045. She expressed a high degree of confidence that the balloon will eventually be recovered. “It’s been a neat experience for the students to problem-solve,” Givot said. Radio telemetry let them know generally where the balloons came down, and the students have deployed trigonometry and geometry skills to home in on their location. “The kids were really applying their math skills to know where to go,” Givot said. “This is really science

in action.” Givot noted, “Another cool aspect of the balloon project is (that) the weather team corresponds with Steven’s friend, Pierre Dedieu, a retired meteorology expert from France. He has been gracious enough to send projected trajectories for our balloons that the students can compare to their own productions.” In preparing for the launch — which put 800gram latex balloons up to 85,000 and 86,000 feet — students had to predict weather and wind conditions. The program reflects a unique community partnership with Steven Peterzen of ISTAR Stratospheric Ballooning, Sisters Eagle Airport, and mentors Rod Moorehead and Ron Thorkildson, with support from a grant from Battelle Foundation. “Being able to launch from the airport gives the students the benefit of a more professional setting,” Givot said. Peterzen has a long and storied career in stratospheric ballooning and other scientific adventures. To learn more, read “Steven Peterzen — a life of adventure,” The Nugget, July 24, 2019, at https://nuggetnews.com/ Content/Sports-Recreation/ Sports-Recreation/Article/ Steven-Peterzen-a-life-ofadventure/6/6/28458.

Oregon measure aims to limit legislative walkouts SALEM (AP) — Oregon’s public sector unions are pushing a ballot measure that would limit the ability of the minority party in the Legislature to use walkouts to block legislation. Republicans have used the tactic frequently at the Capitol in recent years to try to thwart the agenda of Democrats, who have firm control of both the state House and Senate. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that under the proposal, a lawmaker who is marked unexcused by a chamber’s presiding officer 10 or more times in a single legislative session would be barred under the state Constitution from seeking re-election. On Friday, backers of Initiative Petition 14, dubbed “Legislative Accountability 1,” said they submitted 183,942 signatures to the Oregon secretary of state. To q u a l i f y f o r t h e November ballot, state elections officials will need to determine that at least 149,360 of those signatures are from registered Oregon voters. “It’s long past time that there were rules in place to

make sure politicians show up to do their jobs,” Oregon Education Association President Reed ScottSchwalbach, one of two chief petitioners, said in a statement Friday. Because of the proposal’s reliance on unexcused absences, the law would place a lot of power in the hands of the speaker of the House and the Senate president, the two presiding officers who decide whether or not a lawmaker’s absence is excused. Excused absences are fairly routine in Salem, with lawmakers filing requests with presiding officers explaining why they are unable to attend. They are not granted in cases where lawmakers are absent in order to block legislation.

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chores such as can be done by one person without tools. Their main purpose is as spotters identifying areas of need for larger work parties or team action. The STA is encouraging all volunteers, of which there are over 180, and the adopters particularly to use geo mapping apps on their phones so the position in need can be marked with pinpoint precision. Citizen users of the trails are encouraged to report hazards to the Alliance. The best way is to map the location and email the problem to trails@sisterstrails.org with a picture if possible. “If it’s a downed tree put a hat or backpack on the tree to give it perspective so we know what size saw to carry,” sawyer Gary Guttormsen requested.

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