The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLV No. 40 // 2022-10-05

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News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

‘One big party’ at Sisters Folk Festival

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

“Ridiculously excited.”

That was how Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser described his feelings to the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) audience Saturday at Sisters Art Works. He and partner, cellist Natalie Haas, last performed at the Festival in 2016. He was describing the joy he felt at being back in Sisters before a wildly enthusiastic crowd.

That excitement was shared by audiences all weekend, as 31 acts from across the land and oceans filled eight venues starting Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon. The music was matched by the weather, both spectacular according to everybody The Nugget asked.

The mood was mellow, the most commonly used word festivalgoers gave. If not that word, then joyful. It was evident, not only among ticket holders, but also the artists and volunteers.

The 25th Festival was a sellout every day thanks to a strong last-minute showing of purchasers at the event ticket window. All over

town The Nugget encountered knotholers — those not able to get tickets but who strained and craned to get a peak through tent slits or fence openings.

Hundreds literally just sat nearby taking in the sound, content not to see the stage. No fewer than 50 perched at

Local developer sues state for

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

After 17 years of trying to build an “eco-resort” somewhere in Oregon, Camp Sherman resident Shane Lundgren and his partner Jim Kean, of Dutch Pacific Resources, are suing the state of Oregon for $30 million. They claim the state has not lived up to their agreement that the partners had preapproved development rights to build their eco-resort elsewhere in the state, outside the Metolius Basin.

The case was filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, which originally approved the resort.

They had originally planned to build The Metolian on 647 acres of

forest land off Jack Lake Road (see related story on page 19). Thirteen years ago, their plans were derailed by legislative action overturning the land-use approval given by Jefferson County.

Because the state realized the Dutch Pacific investors had already spent a great deal of time and money on their plans for The Metolian, they were given “transferable development opportunities” (TDO), basically granting state preapproval for an eco-resort somewhere else in Oregon.

The TDO deal was the first — and last — of its kind. Every three years since 2009, Lundgren has had to appear in Salem to request a

Eurosports Food Cart Garden each day, where they could pick up nearly all the sounds from the Oliver Lemon’s tent. Village Green saw dozens and dozens of listeners leaning against trees taking in the melodies.

Pedestrians, not just festivalgoers, filled the

sidewalks, many unaware of the annual event, just making a visit to Sisters in traditional Indian Summer fashion. Merchants were generally thrilled with the influx of shoppers, and reported strong sales.

See FESTIVAL on page 29

Aspen Lakes resort plans go nationwide

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Plans to market the Aspen Lakes development east of Sisters as an NFT resort accelerated in the past week — and so did opposition to the idea.

The property remains in the hands of the Cyrus family of Sisters; at the same time, a South Dakota-listed corporation ramped up its promotion of an entirely reformatted Aspen Lakes called Rhue Resorts. Cindy Wyant is listed as CEO.

Wyant and her husband, Don, both in their 60s, and/ or their adult children, have nearly two dozen business filings registered with the Oregon Secretary of State, ranging from an AM Radio Station (KSLM) to a string of construction and

See ASPEN LAKES

Search and Rescue in Sisters Country

By Stuart Ehr Correspondent

The last week of summer ended with a string of calls to Search and Rescue (SAR). Most calls and the resulting rescues could have been avoided with a little forethought and always taking the 10 essentials.

In the past three years, Deschutes County Search and Rescue has averaged 118 missions per year. (See related story, page 13.)

Many of the calls that come in to Deschutes County Search and Rescue are not from those needing to be rescued, but from concerned friends or family members who were expecting the return of a loved one from a hike. Other calls come in from hikers who have gotten separated or were supposed to rendezvous at a specific spot

and their companions never showed up.

Deputy Donny Patterson, assistant SAR coordinator, says, “More recently people are going out in the woods

by themselves without a way to get a hold of us (SAR) or family. We try to encourage people to go in groups

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue had a busy summer in Sisters Country.

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French Canadian artists Le Vent du Nord thrilled the crowd at the Sisters Folk Festival last weekend.

PHOTO BY LYNN WOODWARD

Letters to the Editor…

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

Editor’s note:

In the September 28 edition, Brent Irwin mistakenly attributed the content from a September 21 letter regarding “pity” for Donald Trump’s adherents to another letterwriter, Richard Lyons. The content Mr. Irwin found objectionable was actually in a letter penned by John Apres.

s s s District 53

To the Editor:

This election in November is profoundly important. As a young person who is deeply concerned for the future of our planet, I need to emphasize how crucial it is to elect Emerson Levy for HD53.

With an opponent that is a climate change

denier and sure to dismantle the progress we have already made, no argument can be made that Michael Sipe is a candidate that is looking out for the planet or for those of us on it. He proudly spoke the words, “Climate alarmism is more risky than climate change, in my view.” He is ignoring expert scientists all over the world who wholeheartedly disagree with that statement.

Emerson Levy is the champion Central Oregon needs in Salem. She is the candidate who will continue Oregon on its path of sustainability and progress. A lot is on the line here, and Emerson is the person who will fight for you, your family, and the future generations of Oregonians yet to come.

Sam Lewis

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By Wayne B. Schmotzer DVM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Our VAERS adverse effects reporting system in the U.S. has failed us miserably. The CDC, by their own admission, recognizes under-reporting as a significant problem. The Rair Foundation, USA, July 28, 2022 reports the German Hospital Federation has demanded withdrawal of vaccination mandates after massive side effects were revealed: “It is not wise to continue with it.”

One in 500 injections cause “serious side effects,” yet they continue to mandate COVID vaccinations. A serious side effect is defined as hospitalization, permanent disability, or death. Someone getting four jabs has a 1:250 chance of these devastating outcomes. Adverse effects such as heart problems, seizures, and menstrual problems were not included. There were 5,862 reports of adverse reactions in children and adolescents.

There are no reports on vaccinating healthy children with experimental mRNA injections. Children under the age of 20 have a statistically 99.9987 chance of surviving a COVID infection.

“Coronavirus Spike Protein Activated Natural Immune Response (The American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences meeting presentation p3119, July 25, 2022).”

This landmark study identified for the first time that it is the CoV2 spike protein that is responsible for heart damage.

For children, ages 13-18, a Thai study of 301 kids found 29.24 percent had cardiovascular effects when examined on day three and seven post second injection of the Pfizer vaccine. The cardiovascular effects are tachycardia, palpitation, shortness of breath, hypertension, and chest pain. Maybe we should be checking everyone?

My takeaway for parents is this: Fight the fear porn. The Omicron variant poses almost no threat to children. We know spike proteins adversely affect the immune response. We know there can be cardiac consequences including myocarditis and maybe more unknown consequences. We know there absolutely are no longterm studies on vaccinating healthy kids with mRNA spike protein vaccines.

Conclusion: never ever vaccinate your child with an experimental vaccine for a disease that causes the sniffles or nothing at all. Natural immunity is a safe and a normal part of immune system development. It’s time to have a frank discussion with your pediatrician. Be aware that the “new” Covid vaccine has two spike proteins, not just one. Clinical studies have only been performed in mice. Again, no long-term studies have been performed.

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“Besides directly damaging the heart muscle cells, the spike protein itself is very inflammatory and may cause systemic inflammation that indirectly causes heart problems.”

The changes were cellular enlargement (hypertrophy) and remodeling (changing shape and structure). But of course, no discussion was offered regarding the identical CoV2 spike protein in vaccines (for now, this is reserved for backroom conspiracy talks only). How many subclinical cardiac changes are happening without our knowledge? The heart heals with scar tissue. It’s never the same again.

Two other studies shared concern that we may see an increase in cardiovascular diseases, especially acute coronary syndromes, caused by the spike proteins in genetic vaccines down the road. (Gundry SR in Circulation 2021;144[suppl_1]:A10712A10712; and Lai, FTT, et. al. in Ann Intern Med

I am hopeful that the medical community continues its awakening, and turns away from censorship to support independent physicians and their sacred doctor-patient relationship. I predict the latest narrative that COVID mRNA vaccines “prevent hospitalization and death” is going to change as the COVID-related deaths shift to the COVID-vaccinated. Just like the herd immunity story changed for the mRNA vaccines.

The CDC is backing off from the horrible mandates as I write, quietly recognizing natural immunity in our population. Everyone hopes government policies are developed in our best interests. But governments are composed of people, and people fall victim to money, influence and power. Critics of the cozy financial relationship of Big Pharma, Big Tech, and public health policy are, in my view, correct. The same influence, works tirelessly within the mainstream corporate media. It is our responsibility as citizens to question, challenge, and help government make course corrections when it strays from the common good. That is the way a democratic republic is supposed to work.

Views expressed in this column are solely those of the writer and are not necessarily shared by the

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Sisters centenarian to be honored

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Reaching 100 years of age is something to be celebrated — and that is exactly what Doris Johnson, a resident of The Lodge senior living facility in Sisters, will be doing this October.

Two parties are planned for Doris, one for family and friends on Sunday, October 9, will see close to 50 people gathering to celebrate the centenarian. On Monday, October 10, her actual birthday, at 2 p.m., the residents and staff at The Lodge will gather to honor Doris as she

turns 100.

A warm smile, bright eyes, and neatly coiffed silver hair belie the age of this native Oregonian with German ancestors. Doris was born in Oregon City, the youngest of four children. Doris’ three older brothers helped their father on the farm where they lived and raised beef cattle and lots of chickens. Doris’ chores centered around helping her mother with household duties.

She became gainfully employed at age six, picking strawberries in the summer, and saved up $3 to buy a

used bicycle. Every Saturday she played with the girl who lived down the road.

After graduating from West Linn High School, Doris moved to Salem to take a job as a file clerk with the State Unemployment Office, where she worked for three years. She paid $25 a month, half of her monthly salary, for room and board in a boarding house.

Doris moved to Portland during World War II to work in the War Manpower Commission, which was housed in the

Speaker to address drugs, mental health

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

When Cary Kiefer was in high school, she heard a speaker address the perils of substance abuse in a way that was so compelling she remembers it to this day.

“That had a big impact on me,” the Sisters woman said.

With family in Sisters schools, she wanted that impact to affect them and their peers, so she spearheaded bringing one of the nation’s most renowned public speakers on the subjects of mental health and substance abuse to Sisters.

Tony Hoffman will offer two presentations

on Monday, October 10 at Sisters High School — one for students at 11:40 a.m., and another for all members of the community at 7 p.m.

Hoffman’s journey took him from serious opioid addiction though homelessness and prison to recovery and the Rio Olympics and a career inspiring others.

Kiefer told The Nugget that she found Hoffman in an online search and reached out.

“He actually called me back within about 20 minutes, she said. “After talking to him, I knew that I liked him.”

Town Hall will address homelessness

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Colleen Thomas seeks to “demystify” the people who are experiencing homelessness in Sisters Country. She is hoping that a “Houseless in Sisters” Town Hall event set for Thursday, October 20, at the Sisters Fire District Community Hall will go a long way toward doing that.

Thomas, Deschutes County’s homeless services coordinator, is one of five panelists who will participate in the forum, sponsored

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR

by Citizens4Community (C4C) and The Nugget Newspaper.

“All individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are all citizens of Central Oregon or Sisters Country,” she said.

She hopes the town hall can bridge a divide between those who are housed in Sisters Country and the forest dwellers who are not, so that the community is not viewed in an us/them manner.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

Al-Anon Mon., noon., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-610-7383.

Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440.

Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefly@msn.com. Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch In-person community dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab-and-go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs. 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843.

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

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

Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505.

Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755.

Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk 3rd Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP at citizens4community.com

Military Parents of Sisters Meetings are held quarterly; please call for details. 541-388-9013.

Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469.

SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District. 541-549-2091.

Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Zoom. 503-930-6158.

Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at Sisters Community Church. 541-549-6157.

Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-231-1897.

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

Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com.

Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Sisters Episcopal Church. 541-771-3258.

Sisters Cribbage Club Please call for details. 541-923-1632.

Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193.

Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870.

Sisters Parent Teacher Community 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Saloon. 541-480-5994.

Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group 2nd Thurs.,1 p.m. Sisters Library 541-668-6599

Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-848-1970.

Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645.

Sisters Trails Alliance Board every other month, 5 p.m. varies from in-person to zoom. Info: info@sisterstrails.org

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., The Hanger, Sisters Community Church. 847-344-0498.

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 Wednesday monthly Sisters School District Administration Building. 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 nugget@nuggetnews.com

Doris Johnson will soon be 100 years old.

How to save a life

By Mitchell Luftig Columnist

Across the U.S., 60 per cent of firearm deaths are suicides. In Oregon, 81 per cent of firearm deaths are from suicide. More than half of the individuals in Oregon who take their lives use a firearm (with a 10 per cent survival rate, firearms are extremely lethal).

• In 2019, there were 466 firearm suicide deaths in Oregon, including 19 chil dren and teens.

• A disproportionate number of firearm sui cide deaths occur in rural communities.

• Among male military veterans, three of four who died used a firearm to take their lives.

• Seventy-seven percent of firearm suicides involve use of a handgun.

A 2020 review of suicide deaths in Deschutes County, 2000 to 2017:

“The majority of suicide deaths…occur in the home, and over 50 percent of sui cides are completed by fire arm and 20 percent by poi soning. Suicidal impulses are relatively brief; approxi mately half of all individu als that attempt suicide report that the time between suicidal thoughts and acting on those thoughts was 10 minutes or less.

“Suicide can be avoided if someone does not have an easy way to act on suicidal impulses during their most vulnerable moments—safe storage, such as prescription lock boxes or gun safes, is key to helping prevent suicide.”

Top 10 things we’ve learned from research — American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP):

1. Suicide is related to brain functions that affect decision-making and behav ioral control, making it dif ficult for people to find pos itive solutions.

2. Limiting a person’s access to methods of kill ing themselves dramatically decreases suicide rates in communities.

3. Ninety percent of peo ple who die by suicide have an underlying — and poten tially treatable — mental health condition.

4. Depression, bipolar disorder, and substance use are strongly linked to sui cidal thinking and behavior.

5. Specific treatments used by mental health professionals — such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy-SP and Dialectical Behavior Therapy — have been proven to help people manage their suicidal ide ation and behavior.

6. No one takes their life for a single reason. Life stresses combined with known risk factors, such as childhood trauma, substance use — or even chronic phys ical pain — can contribute to someone taking their life.

7. Asking someone directly if they’re thinking about suicide won’t “put the idea in their head” — most will be relieved someone starts a conversation.

8. Certain medications used to treat depression or stabilize mood have been proven to help people reduce suicidal thoughts and behavior.

9. If someone can get through the intense, and short, moment of active sui cidal crisis, chances are they will not die by suicide.

10. Most people who survive a suicide attempt (85 to 95 percent) go on to engage in life.

If you are the person who is going through a tough time, it may feel risky to give your guns to a friend for safekeeping. It’s a big step, but it is just a tempo rary step.

Recognize the warn ing signs. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.

• Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.

• Looking for ways to kill oneself.

• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no rea son to live.

• Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbear able pain.

• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.

• Acting anxious or agi tated; behaving recklessly.

• Withdrawing or feeling isolated.

• Displaying extreme mood swings.

Take Action:

• Ask directly if your friend is thinking about sui cide. Asking does not put them in danger.

• Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feel ings and accept those feelings.

• Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate whether sui cide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don’t lecture on the value of life.

• Remove means, such as guns or stockpiled pills, until the crisis passes.

• Check in with your friend regularly. Schedule times to talk in the next week so you can see how they are doing.

Runners shine at JV level

The Sisters High crosscountry team used the Oxford Classic at Drake Park in Bend on Saturday, October 1, as a training run, and to get the younger mem bers of the team a chance to compete near the front of the pack by running in the junior varsity level.

Freshman Brooke Duey took full advantage of the opportunity, cruising to a decisive victory in the girls’ junior varsity race in a time of 21:59. Duey, who has run varsity in the Outlaws’ pre vious meets this season as the number-two runner had some fun on her way to win, but is ready to get back to the varsity races.

“I could have run faster, but without other runners around me I sort of lolly gagged,” she said after the race.

Nevaeh McAfee ended up in second place (23:04) and her twin sister, Delaney, snuck into the top 10 (25:51). Freja Pedeson placed 12th and Mae Roth 14th to help the Outlaws place second to Redmond by three points, 26-29.

“We wanted the girls to have the chance to run in a smaller race, to work on the team concept some more as we move to the more impor tant meets of the season,” said Coach Charlie Kanzig.

The strategy left Ella Bartlett, one of the top 3A/2A/1A runners, to run alone in the varsity race, which turned out to be a challenge after a tough week of workouts. She fin ished 19th in 21:01, second

in the classification, with the rest of the finishers ahead of her from 5A and 6A schools.

Ella Thorsett of Summit High School won the race in 18:45, as all seven Storm runners placed in the top 11.

On the boys’ side, fresh man Ace Chew led the team to a fourth place team finish by placing eighth in a time of 19:13. Sophomore John Berg came through in 11th (19:34) and freshman Daniel Miller took 25th (20:58). Weston Dean (24:19) and Finn Clark (24:23) rounded out the

scoring for Sisters. Cole Jervis (18:18) and Spencer Tisdel (19:05) rep resented the Outlaws in the varsity race to finish 33rd and 51st among a field of 98 racers.

Noah Laughlin-Hall of Summit won the race with a time of 16:15.

The Outlaws will return to action on Saturday, October 8 at the Paul Mariman Invitational hosted by Philomath High School, which will feature 33 teams from the 4A/3A/2A/1A ranks.

The Outlaws ran at the JV level in the Oxford Classic, to work on team running and give younger members experience at the front of the pack.

PHOTO BY JACK TURPEN

Boys soccer

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws boys soccer squad proved they are one of the stronger teams in the league with two more wins this past week: a 4-0 shutout at Creswell on Monday, September 26, and two days later a 3-0 shutout at home against East Linn.

In Tuesday’s battle at Creswell, the Outlaws adjusted quickly to Creswell’s new turf field. Sisters con trolled the ball early on and created several scoring opportunities.

Austin Dean drew a foul 20 minutes into the contest, which resulted in a penalty kick. Coach Jeff Husmann noted that Dean is a very scrappy player and hard to knock off the ball. Vincent Christian, the Outlaws go-to guy for penalty kicks, took the shot. He slotted the ball past the Bulldogs’ keeper, and the Outlaws took the lead.

Six minutes later, striker Tate Kaczmarek scored on an assist from Christian. That duo combination would prove to be the theme for the game. At the half, the Outlaws were on top 2-0.

The Outlaws’ hard work at practicing corner kicks paid off in the second half. Christian, in the 60th minute,

served a beautiful bending ball in front of the corner and Kaczmarek elevated above the defense, and headed the ball into the net for the score.

Sisters’ final goal again came from a Christian corner kick that Kaczmarek punched in for a hat trick.

The Outlaws’ defensive unit — Jesse Polachek, Gus Patton, Logan Ryba, and Baylor Dyer — are playing well together and deserve a lot of credit for the Outlaws’ shutout. Taine Martin and Corbin Fredland both play in the goal and bring different strengths to the position, and also were instrumental in the win.

Husmann told The Nugget that he really likes how the defense is playing right now, but knows they will be tested. He is confident they are up for the challenge.

Husmann also made note of Carson Bell, who he stated has been working on his fit ness and has emerged as a starter as an outside mid fielder. Bell has excellent field vision, and the skills to both possess the ball and score.

Two days later the Outlaws took on East Linn at home. Sisters played with out a few key subs, and with a much thinner bench than usual, which gave some of

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the younger players a chance to step in and contribute.

Junior Austin Dean took a hard knock in Monday’s game and was not able to play his usual midfield position. Husmann opted to play him in goal, which was a first for him this year.

Husmann said, “He’s ath letic and adjusted quite well, though we did miss his energy and enthusiasm on the field.”

The Outlaws came into the contest a bit overconfident, and seemed a bit lethargic. They struggled to link their passes together and became somewhat frustrated in the first half.

Sisters did manage to score when Fredland played a cross ball to Aidan Eckert, who knocked it in the net at the 14-minute mark.

Husmann said, “We felt like we should be able to put a lot of points up against these guys, but we just couldn’t find the form we are capable of.”

At the half, the Outlaws held a slim 1-0 lead.

Sisters regrouped and focused on bringing positive energy to the game in the second half. Husmann stated they did play a better brand of soccer and established control of the ball.

In the 56th minute, Baylor Dyer made an exciting run from his defensive spot, and

provided a blistering cross to Fredland, who ripped the shot into the back of the net for his first goal of the season.

Husmann said, “It was great to see such excitement from him. It was a welldeserved goal!”

The Outlaws put the game out of reach when they scored

again with three minutes left on the clock. Kaczmarek scored the goal off a Christian assist.

Sisters was to play at Pleasant Hill on Monday, October 3. They will also be on the road on Wednesday, for a game against Crosshill Christian.

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Volleyball undefeated in league play

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws vol leyball squad posted two more wins last week, with sweeps at home over La Pine and Elmira. On Monday, September 26, the Outlaws posted scores of 25-14, 25-4, 25-7 against the Hawks and two days later took down the Falcons with scores of 25-12, 25-13, and 25-7.

In Tuesday’s matchup, the Hawks jumped out to a quick lead due to numer ous unforced errors by the Outlaws. Sisters found them selves down 10-14. Most coaches would have called a time out, but Coach Rory Rush explained why she didn’t.

Rush said, “I saw that first set as an opportunity for the girls to grow. It was an obvious opportunity to step in and give guidance to the girls, to try to break their momentum, but I really wanted the team to dig deep, encourage each other, and weather the storm together.”

And weather the storm they did.

Gracelyn Myhre pounded down a powerful hit from the right side, and then went back to the service line with the Outlaws down 11-14. With strong serves, imposing blocks, and hard hits from all over the court, Myhre found herself still serving and the Outlaws on top with a com manding 24-14 lead.

The 13-point run was definitely a dominant perfor mance by the No. 1 team in

the state.

After their epic come back, the Lady Outlaws got on a roll, and the Hawks couldn’t stop them. Kills came from seven different players, and Outlaw setters Hannah Fendall and Holly Davis spread the ball around for a balanced attack. Sisters coasted to an easy victory and went on to win the third set just as easily.

Gracie Vohs recorded 16 kills, Myhre followed with 12 kills, and Bailey Robertson added seven kills and three blocks. Fendall dished out 18 assists and Mia Monaghan had nine digs.

Sisters started their sec ond half of the season with a home game against Elmira on Wednesday. The No. 1 Outlaws were more than the Falcons could handle. With aggressive serves, perfect passes, and strong attacks,

the Outlaws raced out to early leads in all three sets and never looked back.

Robertson led the team with 12 kills and two blocks, and Vohs followed with 12 kills. Myhre logged six kills and 10 aces and Fendall recorded 25 assists.

Rush said, “Every confer ence game is important! No matter the opponent, we only focus on the game in front of us. Tonight was a great opportunity to work on some new aspects of our offense as well as continue to work on our depth as we played all 13 players.”

The Lady Outlaws remain undefeated in con ference play. They will play at home against Harrisburg on Wednesday, October 5, and then head to Bend High School on Saturday, October 8, for the annual Clear Water Classic.

Sisters Country birds

By Douglas Beall Correspondent

Berries and insects are being gleaned around Sisters right now — by Cedar Waxwings [bomby cilla cedrorum]. They occur in medium to large flocks that will be seen on almost any tree that has berries. Serviceberry, dogwood, honeysuckle, juniper, and mistletoe are just a few fruiting plants that provide food. In winter, they con sume cedar berries, hence their name..

Waxwing refers to the red waxy secretions that appears on their secondary feathers, which may help in attracting a mate. They are very vocal birds with trills, whistles, and buzzes, which enable one to locate a flock.

Cedar Waxwings are

among the latest-nesting birds. The female chooses the nest and then starts the five-to-six-day building process, which may require up to 2,500 trips to the nest. The nest consists of fine grasses, twigs, moss, bark, and hair. Two to six bluegray eggs are incubated for 11-13 days and then fed at the nest for about two weeks.

The late nesting period allows for many berries to ripen, for the young hatch lings to grow on quickly. Later in summer the Cedar Waxwings will catch many insects on the fly for neces sary dietary protein.

A group of waxwings is called an “ear-full,” or a “museum.” For more Cedar Waxwing images visit https://abirdsings becauseithasasong.com/ recent-journeys/.

Ila Reid and Bailey Robertson make a block in Outlaws volleyball action.

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

Cedar Waxwings.

PHOTO BY DOUGLAS BEALL

Outlaws win over Thurston JV

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws football squad had a bye last week, but they didn’t lay back. The team scheduled a con test against 5A Thurston JV. Sisters defeated the Colts 48-20 on Saturday, October 1, on a beautiful sunny afternoon.

The Outlaws hit the field ready to play, and quickly marched down the field. They scored on their first possession of the game on a 10-yard rushing touch down by Justin DeSmet. The Outlaws defense held the Colts on the next series and the Outlaws offense got back to work. Two plays later, Tony Gonzalez busted through the middle of the Thurston defense and scored on a 35-yard rushing TD. Brody Duey was good on both PAT attempts and at the close of the first period Sisters held a 14-0 lead.

Early in the second quar ter the Outlaws put together an eight-play drive, capped by an 18-yard TD pass to Ben Cooper. Just a short while later, DeSmet came up with an interception, which set up the offense for another TD run by Adam MaddoxCastle, which pushed the Outlaws to a 28-0 lead.

With approximately five minutes left in the half, the Colts scored a touchdown, but the PAT failed. Thurston narrowed the gap to 28-6.

Just over a minute later, DeSmet punched the ball into the end zone from the one-yard line and extended the Outlaw’s lead to 35-7.

Thurston didn’t go away quietly. The Colts scored again with two-and-a-half minutes left in the half and made good on their twopoint conversion attempt. At the half, the Outlaws were ahead 35-7.

Sisters had possession of the football to start the sec ond half, and it took less than

a minute for them to find the end zone. Maddox-Castle ran the ball for the 10-yard touchdown and the Outlaws went up 41-14.

The Outlaws’ defense took the field, stopped the Colts’ passing attack, and Sisters’ offense was quickly back on the field. Reese Larrabee punched the ball in from the seven-yard line on a dive play, which put Sisters on top 48-14.

The Colts managed to score once more, but Sisters had put the game out of reach, and the game ended with a 48-20 Outlaw victory.

Quarterback Easton Moore went six-for-nine for 124 yards passing, and one passing TD. DeSmet had 11 rushes for 130 yards, and two rushing TDs, MaddoxCastle made nine rushes for 69 yards and two rushing TDs, and Gonzalez had eight rushes for 76 yards and one rushing TD. Larrabee, Ethan Eby, Kayle Mock, Moore, and Hunter Bronson also contributed in rushing yards for a total of 309 rushing yards.

Ben Cooper had two receptions for 51 yards, and one TD. Larrabee made two catches for 39 yards, and Maddox-Castle two recep tions for 34 yards for a total

of 124 receiving yards. Sisters finished with 433 total offensive yards.

DeSmet led the defense with seven tackles and one interception. Sellers recorded five tackles, Larrabee and Hudson Symonds logged four, and Hayden Kunz and Jessey Murillo added two tackles each.

Coach Clayton Hall said, “Our focus as a team this week was to execute our plays on both offense and defense, and I felt like our boys did that. I hope this level of play carries over into our next four league games. We are really working hard to make the playoffs, and our team feels that they can accomplish this goal if they execute on both sides of the ball.”

Sisters will play at home against Creswell on Friday, October 7. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

City program manager takes new position

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

After more than three years as the program man ager for the City’s Public Works Department, Troy Rayburn left Sisters as of September 30 for a posi tion as city administrator in White Salmon, Washington.

Rayburn grew up in The Dalles, and has family in Hood River, so he will be returning to his home turf in the Columbia Gorge.

While in college, he served as a summer intern for the city manager in The Dalles, which influenced his edu cational choices. He gradu ated from Oregon State University with a degree in business and political sci ence. He later received his master’s in public adminis tration from the University of Oregon. Working in Hood River for a year in an intern program after school was the

real catalyst for his work in the public sector.

After working in Redmond city government, Rayburn came to Sisters and had planned on being here until he retired. But several events coincided to make the move to White Salmon appropriate. They had reached out to him, and then a member of his fam ily suffered a life-changing medical emergency, and he was needed in Hood River. So he accepted the White Salmon position to be able to assist his mother and sis ter in Hood River in dealing with the medical needs of a family member.

According to Rayburn, White Salmon is just a lit tle smaller population than Sisters but with a differ ent demographic. Most of the people moving there are in their 40s. The cost of

Justin DeSmet breaks loose for a touchdown as the Outlaws took on 5A powerhouse Thurston’s JV squad.

PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK

Ken Knox passed away Saturday, September 17.

Since retirement in 1986 he enjoyed his time at residences at Black Butte Ranch, Rancho Mirage, California, and Salem.

He worked at Tektronix, Inc. in Beaverton from 1960 until his retirement in 1986. He was in finance and served as treasurer of the company. He was also presi dent of Tektronix Export Corporation and director of Tektronix International A.G.

Ken was a mem ber of the Society of International Treasurers, National Association of Treasurers, Financial Executive Institute, and the National Association of Credit Management, where he was the national presi dent from 1973-74 and the Oregon president from 1967-68, as well as a fel low of the National Institute of Credit. He served as director of the Black Butte Ranch Corporation, Lincoln Savings and Loan Association, and Seattle University Village, Inc.

He served as an adjunct professor in international

finance at Oregon State University, and Lewis and Clark. Ken attended Grant High School, Willamette University and Northwestern College of Law, and partici pated in executive programs at Stanford University, Indiana University, and Lewis and Clark College.

He was chairman of the Oregon College Young Republicans and of the Young Republican College Council for the 11 western states.

Ken was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Born in Portland, April 13, 1932, Ken is survived by his wife, Alicia, and by his children with his late wife Nelda, a son, Greg Knox; a daughter, Wesley Sanberg; and a granddaugh ter, Savannah Sanberg.

Joseph John Leonardi

“Eh Ah? What the hell? Don’t be sad, I didn’t fear dying, and I believe in reincarnation.

“I had a beautiful last sup per at The Dome with La Familia. Great seafood and lots of music. It’s what we do.”

Joe Leonardi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, surrounded by the deep love of his family.

Joe is survived by his five children: Dean Leonardi, Anastacia Armstrong, Jen nifer Bishop, Joey Leonardi, and Jesaca Hatcher. He was a cherished father-in-law to Skip Armstrong, Dino Bishop, and Mark Hatcher, and a proud grandfather to Jake Scott, Noah Bishop, and Wil liam and Sedonah Hatcher.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1945, Joe explored life in Arizona, Colorado, and California, before establish ing deep roots in Sisters.

A modern renaissance man, Joe expressed his cre ativity through videogra phy, songwriting, cooking, and community-building. For 30-plus years, Joe con tinually evolved his geode sic dome home, which was inspired by one of his most

valued mentors, Buckminster (Bucky) Fuller. With a wel coming heart, Joe’s door was always open for social gath erings, musical concerts, and incredible meals, when the “Eat at Joe’s” sign was lit in his big picture window.

Joe was a passionate artist and entrepreneur who chan neled his humanitarian and philanthropic values into all he created. He established his company, Leonardi Media Arts, where he instinctively encapsulated people’s life stories into film. He was most fulfilled when contrib uting his videography talents to the Central Oregon com munity and building events such as Starry Nights, Sisters Folk Festival, My Own Two Hands, and much more. Through his life’s work, Joe left behind a beautiful legacy that we can appreciate for years to come.

At the age of 16, Joe played his first gig with the same Fender bass that he cre ated music with his entire life. For over 60 years he was an integral part of many bands, and composed music all over the country. Joe has been a major contributor to the

arts and music scene in the Central Oregon community for the past three decades. Music was Joe’s first lan guage — and his last.

Joe will always be remem bered and cherished by his children, grandchildren, and the community, as a guiding source of love. He strived to live life embodying peace, and with a core value of compassion for the evolution of humanity — and for our planet Earth.

Where’s The Party Leonardi? Joe’s entire fam ily is looking forward to honoring and celebrating his incredible life with you all Sunday, November 13, from 2 to 7 p.m. at The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., in Sisters.

By Jim Cornelius

Some mighty trees have fallen in Sisters’ cultural forest in the past couple of weeks.

Jim Anderson “went out among the stars” last month, and the same week saw the passing of Joe Leonardi, one of the pillars of Sisters arts scene for decades (see obitu ary, page 8) . On Sunday, we got word that pioneer ing Sisters businessman and community servant Bob Grooney has died.

For folks who knew these men, there is a sudden, pal pable sense of absence in Sisters. It was strange to take in a Sisters Folk Festival without seeing Joe soaking up the music all over town. Joe carried music in the very core of his being — his old Fender bass thumped out a heartbeat, for him and for the whole Sisters music scene, which he helped to plant and nurture from decades back.

Throughout Folk Festival weekend, I was approached dozens of times by people who were touched by Jim Anderson’s life. Some knew him personally and wistfully recounted their interactions with a man who had bound less — and contagious — enthusiasm for the natural

bounty of Sisters Country. Others knew him only from his writing in his column in The Nugget — yet they felt a connection, and they already miss him.

The very fact that Sisters has a vibrant downtown core that can welcome and sup port an event like Sisters Folk Festival owes a lot to Bob Grooney. A Marine Corps veteran of World War II, Bob worked in the grocery busi ness in Southern California for almost three decades before moving to Sisters and opening The Gallimaufry and Sisters Liquor Store. Grooney tirelessly promoted Sisters as a good place to operate a business and raise a family — and his encourage ment led many people to take a chance on what was then a very small town, and make a life here.

And Bob worked hard to make life here bet ter. Believing in Sisters’ businesses Bob served on the board of Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades. When he was the emcee at a Chamber function, it was sure to be lively affair. I can attest that if you were going to engage in repartee with Bob Grooney, you’d better come with your wit freshly sharpened — because his

was like a razor.

Every family that has seen their child thrive at Sisters High School owes a tip of the hat to Bob Grooney. He served as school board chair and was instrumental in bringing Sisters High School back to the community in 1992. He was also a longtime Kiwanian and a found ing member of what is now Sisters Park & Recreation District.

Reflecting on these pro foundly impactful lives offers a reminder that the work we do and the way we serve oth ers is the measure of a life — and it lasts well beyond our short spin on this big, blue ball. We feel a sense of absence because these men were so present. But they’re not really gone. Everywhere in Sisters, we see and feel

their work — in the song of birds, in the hum of the down town core on a busy day, in the lingering notes of the sweet music that fills the air.

The Romans and their cultural heirs cultivated an ethos expressed in the motto Memento Mori — “remem ber that you must die.” This

is not a morbid fixation — it is a call to live fully, with joy, and purpose, and humil ity, leaving your mark as a legacy that encourages oth ers to live fully and hum bly as they follow in your footsteps.

We may all aspire to live so well.

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Sisters businessman and community servant Bob Grooney has died.

Kenndra Dyer

SHS Gr aduation Night Fundraiser

An October fest graduation night f undraiser for the senior class of 2023 will be held Saturday, October 29 f rom 5 to 9 p.m. at Sisters High School. Wonderful auction and ra e items , including a week at a Hawaii home, a Sonoma house rental, and Pacific Cit y options. Beer, wine, dinner, and entertainment. E arn wonder ful prizes and contribute to an ama zing cause. Tickets include dinner and a drink $30 if purchased by 10/1. $40 if purchased after 10/1. Purchase tickets in advance at www eventbrite.com/e/oktober fest tickets-417568186687, in-person at Sisters High School or Deri’s Salon (20 8 S . Cedar St., Sisters). Cont act Kelly Davis Martin at kad_ martin@hotmail .com

Tempor ar y help needed

Seeking a sta er/leader for November and December 2022 Tuesday f ree meal ser vice On-site need is f rom 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Sisters Community Church ere is some planning/ shopping to be done ahead of time. Call 541-760 -5677 for more information

Sisters Harvest Faire Event Main Ave. Road Closure Main Ave. in downtown Sisters will be closed for a period of three days , f rom Friday, October 7 f rom 8:30 a .m. through Sunday, October 9 at 5 p.m. to f acilitate the 2022 Sisters Har vest Faire Event. Main Ave from Elm St. to Spruce St. will be completely closed to tra c and parking. Fir St. and Spruce St. will both be closed f rom alleyway through Main Ave For more information call 541-549- 0251

Free Weekly Meal Se rvice Family Kitchen is hosting a weekly to-go hot meal ser vice on Tuesdays f rom 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 130 0 W. McKenzie Hwy. For info: www.FamilyKitchen .org

Seed to Table Fall Farm Tour

Seed to Table Farm is thrilled to invite you to explore the farm and experience the fall bount y! Find cucumbers growing to the ceiling in greenhouses , get a taste of what students experience on field trips , and ask questions of the farmers who steward the land to grow nearly 55, 00 0 pounds of produce on just a few acres Preregistration required at www.seedtotableoregon.org/ tours . Kids encouraged! Corner of Dee Wright and Black Butte Call 541-203-0152 for more information.

Weekly Food Pant ry

e Wellhouse Church will have a weekly food pantr y on ursdays at 4:30 p.m. (222 N . Trinit y Way) Both drive through pick-up and shoppingst yle distribution are available Plea se call 541-549-4184 for information.

LW V Voter Registration

e League of Women Voters of Deschutes Count y will be registering voters outside the Sisters Librar y on Tuesday, October 11. e last day to register to vote, declare or change a part y a liation, or put through a change of signature or address is October 18 , 2022. For more information, info@ lw vdeschutes .org

Sisters Garden Club Puzzle Sales

ank you to our Sisters Communit y for supporting our club in helping us sell our 25th Anniversar y Edition “Quilt s in the Garden” Puz zle. You can currently purchase the puzzle for $20 at the following locations: Ray ’s Food Place, e Gallimaufry, Fika Co ee House & Metamorphosis Salon. We are so thankful to these store s for their support. Purchase your puzzle now before they are all gone. ey make great gif ts Cont act 971-246-040 4 for more information

Craf ters Wanted Qualit y craf t consigners wanted for 4 6th Snowflake Boutique, November 4 & 5. Juries will be held at 9:30 a .m. at Highland Baptist Church , Redmond on October 17, 6 p.m. For info go to www.snowflakeboutique.org ; Tina 541-4 47-1640, Jan 541-350-4888

Free Lunches For Seniors

e Council on Aging of Central Oregon is ser ving seniors (60+) f ree lunches on Tuesdays , Wednesdays, and ursdays at the Sisters Communit y Church located at 130 0 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters . e Tuesday meal is sit down from 11 a .m. to 1 p.m . and also o ers activities and information about health, communit y resources , and nutrition. On Wednesdays and ursdays lunche s are o ered drive-through style, f rom 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 reser vation. For more information call 541-678-5483.

Papers for Fire-Starters

e Nug get Newspaper has old issues that are ready for recycling. Come by and pick up a stack f rom the front porch at 442 E . Main Ave. Call 541-549 9941 for more information

Free Pet Food Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furr y Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4 023 to schedule your pickup. Pickups available ursdays , beginning at 12:30 p.m . Located at 412 E . Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind e Nug get o ce.

Americ an Legion and VF W Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m . at e Hangar, 15211 W. McKinney Butte Rd. Members invited to attend . For more information call L ance Trowbridge, 541-233-8399.

Save the Rubb erbands

Business owners: Are you the recipient of a bundle of Nug gets each week? ose f at rubberbands are highly valued by the Nug geteers that bundle your papers each week . If you can save them, we’d love to use them again. Questions? Call Janice at 541-549-9941.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Caregiver Suppor t Group

elma’s Place Adult Day Respite Program in Redmond host s a monthly support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer ’ s or another dementia-related disease. e support group is held every third Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. is is a f ree family-caregiver support group featuring local organiz ations For more info call 541-548-3049.

Sisters Transpor tation and Ride Share (STARS) Dispatcher s are booking non-emergenc y medical rides Tuesdays and ursdays , 10 a .m. to 3 p.m. Rides are based on volunteer driver availabilit y and are provided Monday through Friday, 8 a .m. to 5 p.m. At least 48 hours advance notice required. S TAR S Dispatcher number for all rides is 541-9 04 5545 . STAR S is an Age Friendly Sisters Countr y Action Team. Parkinson’s Suppor t Group Are you a person experiencing Parkinson’s disease (PD) or a care partner/f amily member desiring to better support your loved one with PD? We invite you to join our support group to experience friendship, shared experiences , and a better understanding of PD. Please join us the second ursday of the month 1-2:30 p.m. at the Sisters Librar y, 110 N . Cedar St. Sisters

For more information contact Carol Pfeil, program coordinator of Parkinson’s Resource s of Oregon, 541- 668- 6599 or carol@ parkinsonsresources.or

huskies, Nala and Simba! ese two beautiful creatures came into HSCO together when the ow ner had a life change and could no longer take care of them . Nala and Simba are very bonded and need to be adopted together as part of our Adopt a Buddy Program. In their previous home, they were “cit y kids:” ey are familiar with dog parks, accustomed to leash walking, and they are well mannered with other dogs True to their breeds, Nala and Simba may not view cats as a valued member of the family, so a feline-f ree home will be necess ar y.

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Lady Outlaws notch another shutout

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws soccer squad posted a 5-0 shutout at home against Creswell on Wednesday, September 28 — their sixth shutout in confer ence play this year.

Two days earlier they finished in a 1-1 tie at home against Central Linn (CL), the No. 2 team in the state.

Izzy Schiller opened Sisters’ scoring against Creswell with an unassisted goal at the 25-minute mark, and at the half the Outlaws held a 1-0 lead.

Just a couple min utes into the second half, Juhree Kizziar scored. Lily Sundstrom crossed the ball to the middle and Kizziar fin ished in front of the goal. Not long after that, Sundstrom beat her opponent on the outside, dribbled toward the goal, and made an outstand ing shot into the net from 18 yards out.

Schiller scored her sec ond goal of the contest in the 60th minute. Creswell’s defense failed to clear the ball, and Schiller booted it in

at close range.

Sisters’ final goal came with five minutes left on the clock. Becca Clausen beat her opponent on the outside and delivered a beautiful ball to the front of the goal to Ella Davis, who headed it in. The clock ticked down and the Outlaws recorded the win.

Coach Brian Holden made note of a few of his players.

“Lily (Sundstrom) played her position perfectly,” said Holden. “She beat her opponent with speed, cre ated opportunities with her crosses, and cut to the inside for goal-scoring opportuni ties. Izzy (Schiller) also had a great game. She has an out standing work rate, and is fit and strong. It was nice to see Ella (Davis) back from a seri ous injury, and nice to see her get a goal.”

Two days earlier, the Lady Outlaws played well against No.2 Central Linn, and fin ished even 1-1.

Schiller scored in the 28th minute to give the Outlaws the lead. She pushed through the defense, caught the keeper off her line, and chipped it in from 22 yards out.

Holden said, “That stunned them (CL) a little, because they’re not used to being scored on. They have a good center back, and an organized defense, so for Izzy to catch the keeper out of position was good for her.”

Sisters was on top 1-0 at the half, and Holden told The Nugget that the Outlaws were playing their game, passing the ball, winning the ball, attacking the goal, and really dominating play the entire first half.

Fifteen minutes into the second half, Central Linn got the equalizer, and the score held until the final whistle.

The Outlaws are 5-0-2 and still unbeaten in league play. Sisters was to play at home against Pleasant Hill on Monday, October 3, and they will play at home against La Pine on Wednesday.

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call 541-549-6114.

Food Cart Garden Car Show

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Sisters Sisters Har vest Faire

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Ella Davis outruns Central Linn in a tight contest that ended in a tie. The Outlaws are undefeated in league play.

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Defending Commissioner Adair

To the Editor:

In Monica Tomosy’s letter to the editor dated September 28 her comments are at least uninformed, if not irresponsi ble. She claims that Deschutes County Commissioner Patty Adair “vocally” promoted “a snake-oil scam” as a treatment for COVID-19. For the record, the commissioner has never advocated the use of any unapproved medications for any purpose.

The “snake-oil” Tomosy references is the drug Ivermectin, which she claims is merely an antiparasitic for horses. Had she taken the time to Google Ivermectin, she would have seen that the two scientists who developed Avermectin (later reconfigured as Ivermectin), William C. Campbell and Satoshi Omura, were awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine for their discovery. The award said that the sci entists’ contributions led to the discovery of a new class of drugs (Ivermectin) with extraordinary efficacy against para sitic diseases and infections. The drug has had incredible suc cess in preventing diseases such as river blindness, lymphatic filariasis, and a host of other parasitic diseases, which infect hundreds of thousands of people every year in some of the poorest countries in the world.

Ivermectin is not an approved treatment for COVID-19 in the United States, but has been tested in other countries and has shown positive results.

“Snake-oil:” Hardly a description most reasonable people, including the Noble Prize Committee, would use.

Tomosy states that Commissioner Adair has made deci sions which were contrary to staff recommendations. Staff gives recommendations: commissioners consider that input and then make informed decisions. We elect the commission ers to best represent our interests, not the staff.

Commissioner Adair has a strong background in admin istration, accounting, and business. She was elected to use her skills to best serve the Deschutes County residents. She has done that to great effect. The job of county commis sioner is demanding and complex at many levels. It requires strong administrative, budgeting, and intrapersonal skills, with large doses of common sense and work ethic thrown in. Commissioner Adair has demonstrated a unique ability to deliver for her constituents.

Deschutes County has an annual operating budget in excess of $480 million. This is not a social worker posi tion. Let’s keep a strong, proven administrator for Deschutes County. Please join me in reelecting Patti Adair for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 3.

Andy Sichler

and stay with the group and to have a fully charged cell phone or locator beacon.”

Some calls into SAR come from hikers that are fortunate enough to get a cellular recep tion but are totally disoriented — lost. If the connection is good, the hiker can be located by their cell phone’s GPS sig nal and often verbally guided out to a trail by SAR.

Although a cell phone may be helpful, it should never, ever, be depended upon as your safety blanket. Many areas in our vast forests do not have cell service.

When someone calls SAR they shouldn’t expect an immediate rescue. Although SAR volunteers work 24/7, there is a considerable amount of assessment, plan ning, and allocation of people and resources. Depending on your location and the time of day SAR was notified, “Be prepared to spend the night,” adds Patterson.

The very thought of spending the night in the woods should spark enough concern to be prepared for that possibility.

Lieutenant Michael Biondi, special services coor dinator advises, “Weather here can change drastically from area to area just in Central Oregon. Know the

weather forecast and always carry extra clothes.”

Be prepared to spend the night. Evacuation could be walking with assistance or being carried out by litter. In remote regions, or for a severe injury, it could be a helicopter evacuation.

“You can ask for that resource (helicopter) but it is not necessarily available to us all the time, so for somebody with twisted ankle or injured knees, that’s not considered life-threatening injuries,” Patterson said.

That hiker will be evacu ated by litter, Patterson, says.

Patterson continues, “The general public doesn’t realize that most of our search and rescue people are retirees. We have a lot of people that are at about age 50 that are going to go help out the 20-year-olds. And so the people we rescue

are usually a lot younger than the people that are rescuing them.”

Litter evacuation is not easy.

“It takes at least 12 people so we can switch out people carrying a litter through the woods. It’s hard work and it really wears you out, so you can go (only) a short distance. We carry a lot of medical equipment, a lot of recovery equipment,” Patterson, said.

RESCUE: Response can be demanding for volunteers

Search & Rescue volunteers face challenging conditions in local mountains.

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Common sense can prevent need for rescue

Depending on who you talk to, maybe 90-99 percent of requests for the services of Search and Rescue (SAR) could be avoided.

The number one thing a hiker can do is to have a “safety buddy,” someone who knows where you are going, what trail(s) you’re hiking, what car you’re driv ing, where you’re parked, and when to expect your return.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Biondi, special ser vices coordinator, empha sizes this point: “Definitely let somebody you know where you’re going. And when to expect you back. Be sure and let them know when you are back.”

Rescues often get trig gered by your safety buddy, who didn’t hear back from their friend upon return.

Know the trail system you’re on. Carry a map, have one on your phone, or be very familiar with the trail through past experience. If injured, you need to be able to communicate your loca tion and the extent of your injuries. That is, if you have a cell signal.

Every SAR organization recommends carrying a per sonal locator beacon (PLB). The least expensive may not require a subscription and simply sends out a signal via satellite that notifies your local SAR that your beacon has been activated. More sophisticated beacons allow two-way communication via text with subscription plans from $10-15/month on average. The more sophisti cated send a map with your location. These dedicated devices are rugged, work for days on a single charge, and

are at least water resistant, if not waterproof. With few exceptions, through-hikers on the nearby PCT travel with a PLB, and every year they are used to evacuate hikers who are injured or suffer a medical emergency.

A common scenario is a hiker gets off trail, taking a shortcut to catch up with friends ahead, and discovers that their shortcut has instead left them lost. They were using the position of the sun to navigate. Overcast clouds settle in, and in the deep woods they lose direction.

Hiker Geoff Clunas recounts such a scenario, and the hubris that got him there:

“I knew how to get out; I’d just head downhill, eventually find a drainage or creek and then a trail or road. But I found myself on a plateau deep in the trees and couldn’t find a down ward slope. The worst part was I discovered I was mak ing 20-minute circles! When I realized that, I was pretty unhinged.”

Clunas eventually found a creek and a nearby trail by lining up trees in his vision to get him moving in a straight line. He regretted not having a compass.

If you leave the trail to relieve yourself, turn around and look occasionally at where you are coming from so you’ll recognize the way back. It may seem silly, but people do get lost doing this. Others have gotten separated from their group when, after relieving themselves and getting back on trail, they hiked the wrong way.

Carrying the 10 essen tials will go a long ways to ensure that by the time SAR finds you, you will be alive

and ready to evacuate. You could also end up being the hero if you come across someone who is injured. Not only could you pro vide them with resources to spend the night, but if they were unable to contact SAR, you could be the one to find cell reception and direct SAR to the injured hiker’s location.

The 10 essentials vary by region, your skills (trailcraft), and comfort level. Basically, they are:

• A PLB, map, and com pass (Many trail apps like Gaia or All Trails will work in airplane mode, saving your battery.)

• Whistle (The sound car ries much farther than your voice.)

• Headlamp

• Sun protection: hat, glasses, sunscreen

• First-aid (Don’t overdo it; ankle wrap, bandages, pain killer, antihistamine, are on the short list.)

• Knife • Firestarter: waterproof matches or lighter

• Extra clothes: a light weight down jacket will compress into almost nothing

• Shelter: a reflective emergency blanket or large plastic “leaf bag”

• Food: you need calories to generate body heat

• Water: also essential to staying hydrated and warm.

If you need to contact SAR someday, don’t hesi tate. However, there are many things you can do to prevent ever having to be in a position to need their ser vices. The great outdoors is indeed great. Enjoy it and use common sense, so you never end up a customer of Deschutes County SAR.

Lost hiker rescued on South Sister

A search and rescue team came to the aid of a lone hiker who got lost descending South Sisters last Friday.

Deputy Donny Patterson, assistant search and rescue coordinator, reported that on September 30, at 4:18 p.m., the Deschutes County 911 Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a lost hiker who was descending South Sister. The caller, a 61-yearold woman from Springfield, Oregon, was hiking alone at the time with her dog when she inadvertently left the climbers trail and soon became disoriented.

The 911 call was broken mid-conversation due to a lack of cell coverage in that area.

A special services deputy assigned to Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) attempted to contact the lost hiker several times by phone and text, with out success. A cell phone ping also failed.

Over an hour later, a sec ond 911 call came in from the South Sister area. The call was received by Klamath County 911 Dispatch Center. This call was also limited in dura tion due to poor cell service; however, the caller’s informa tion was the same. The caller

was able to relay that she had some food, water, an extra cell phone battery, and warm clothes. She reported that she had lost contact with another person in her hiking party, and she could not find the South Sister Climbers Trail.

A team was already assem bling as SAR attempted to make phone contact. AirLink was also contacted and they volunteered to assist the Sheriff’s Office with an aerial search, as daylight was rap idly diminishing.

A dozen SAR volunteers responded to the call, AirLink was able to locate the lost female in the area of the Le Conte Crater Trail (southwest of South Sister) and provide SAR volunteers with her GPS coordinates.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., two SAR teams departed the SAR team office toward Devils Lake to access the South Sister Climbers Trail. At approximately 7:15 p.m., SAR volunteers began to hike into the area to locate the lost hiker. At approximately 8:12 p.m., SAR volunteers made contact with the lost hiker and walked her back out of the area, where she was reunited with her hiking partner at the Devils Lake trailhead.

Stars over Sisters

By Molly Greaney and Devan Hepburn, Columnists

Autumn has begun and constellations of the sea son are becoming vis ible. The more familiar of them include Andromeda, Aquarius, Cassiopeia, Pegasus, and Perseus. This month, however, we are fea turing a lesser-known stellar grouping — namely, Lacerta, the Lizard.

Although Lacerta is rela tively faint and small (only 19 of the 88 constellations take up less space on the celestial sphere), it will not escape the detection of a diligent observer on a clear, moonless October night here in Sisters. It is bordered by Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Cygnus, and Pegasus. Lacerta lies north of the star Pegasi and is recog nizable to many as a small W in the sky, similar to the con stellation of Cassiopeia. In fact, it is sometimes referred to as “Little Cassiopeia.”

The constellation’s brightest luminary, with a magnitude of 3.8, is Lacertae. This is an ordinary A-type main-sequence star that has more than twice the mass and size as our sun. It is a relatively young star, esti mated to be approximately 400 million years old, and lies at a distance of some 103 light-years.

Lacerta has very few deep-sky objects, none of which are listed in Messier’s catalog. It does, however, contain one of the larg est nebulas in the sky. The Great Lacerta Nebula is an

emission neb ula that spans a distance equal to six full moons, about the same angu lar size as the Andromeda Galaxy! But it is exceedingly faint. The photograph accompany ing this article was produced by taking sev eral exposures, each 10 hours long, over six nights, and combin ing them. The waves of clouds glow red because the hydrogen gas is ionized by a nearby star.

Unlike most of the other constellations, Lacerta doesn’t have its origins in Greek or Roman mythology. It was introduced in 1687 by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius.

The Orionids Meteor Shower will peak on the night of October 21 and early morning of October 22. The meteors will be most active after midnight, and a waning crescent moon won’t be bright enough to spoil the show. It is predicted that up to 20 meteors an hour can be seen, appearing to ema nate from the constellation of Orion, but also appearing elsewhere throughout the sky. This shower is caused by ice and dust particles left behind by Halley’s Comet.

The solar system’s two largest gas giants rule the evening sky this month. Saturn is in eastern Capricornus, while the much brighter Jupiter currently resides in Pisces. Though technically not yet an eve ning object, Mars rises at about 10 p.m.

Mercury can be found hugging the eastern hori zon at dawn for most of the month. Venus is out of view since it will be at superior conjunction on October 22, as it transitions from a morn ing to an evening object.

The month opens with a waxing moon that becomes full on October 9 (the Hunter’s Moon). Thereafter, the moon will be on the wane until October 25, when the new moon arrives. The best time for stargazing will

be during the nights sur rounding new moon, as its absences will darken the sky.

This month’s new moon on October 25 also brings with it a partial solar eclipse that will be visible from Europe, the Urals, Siberia, Asia, and northeastern Africa. More than 80 per cent of the sun’s disk will be obscured in Central Russia. The event cannot be seen from anywhere in North America.

Our dark-sky tip for October is to use shielded outdoor lighting that angles light directly toward the ground. A lamp is properly shielded only when opaque barriers prevent the light source from being seen some distance away, such as from the street to your house.

The Great Lacerta Nebula lies approximately 1,200 light-years away in the constellation of Lacerta.

PHOTO BY JARMO

Sherman Fire

The 2022 Central Oregon wildfire season started later than in years past. The relatively mild fire season was interrupted by several lightning storms in July and August. The storms generated more than 1,000 lightning strikes and ignited more than 100 fires. Rapid response and coordination between Federal, State and local firefighting agencies kept the fires small with a couple exceptions.

On July 31, The Fly Creek Fire was reported near the community of Three Rivers. The fire quickly grew to 280 acres and resulted in the issuance of level three evacuation notices for portions of Perry South and Monty Campgrounds. Federal and State firefighters were supported with air tankers and heavy equipment to contain the fire. Several other fires were reported on the Sisters Ranger District but all were kept small through rapid fire attack.

Oregon ’s Legislature passed a comprehensive wildfire bill (SB 762) in the 2021 legislative session that provided funding for risk reduction and enhanced emergency response capacity across the state. Two new positions were funded in Deschutes C ounty including a Fire Risk R eduction Specialist and a Regional Mobilization Coordinator These two positions have already had a significant impact in Central Oregon.

In addition to the n ew positions, the Office of State Fire Marshal funded a Wildfire Season Staffing Grant. This grant pro vided local fire departments up to $35,000 in funding to hire seasonal firefighting staff The additional staffing was designed to put more firefighters on th e scene of wildland fires in an effort to keep fires small. The Sisters Camp Sherman Fire District received a grant under the program and hired six part-time staff for the summer wildfire season. The additional firefighters were used on several local wildland fires during the extreme lightning events.

Two other programs funded under Senate Bill 762 that had a direct impact in Sisters Country this wildfire season include the “Immediate R esponse” and

“Pre-Positioning” initiatives. The immediate response initiative provides state reimbursement for fire departments outside of Central Oregon to immediately respond to fires across county lines. Central Oregon received firefighters and engines from Marion and Clackamas Counties for the Big Canyon Fire in the Three Rivers Sub-Division. Central Oregon fire departments were also able to provide aid under the Immediate Response Program to the Va n Meter Fire, 13 miles southeast of Klamath Falls.

The pre-positioning program provides funding to move firefighting task forces around the state based on risk and imminent threats. Central Oregon received two task forces of personnel and equipment during the extreme periods of wildfire risk this summer The task forces included a mix of five fire engines and water tenders along with a task force leader to provide leadership and supervision for the firefighters. The task forces were based in Redmond for several days but received training and orientation in the Sisters, Camp Sherman, and Black Butte Ranch communities. Oregon’s growing wildfire risk will require continued investments in p revention and emergenc

response

photo by Samuel Pyke

Every fall, outdoor debris burning opens back up after the summer fire season comes to an end and local officials determine it’s safe to do so. A start date for outdoor debris burning has not yet been set locally, but if you are a resident within the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, there are some steps you can take now to prepare for open burning.

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District utilizes an online registration system for burning. The online system can be accessed by visiting www.sistersfire.com, or the “Burn Permits” app available in both the Apple and Google Play stores. The Burn Permits app can be downloaded directly to your smartphone. Residents in the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District should register their address and create burning permits using the online system.

Residents that have previously registered their address in the system should still check burning status daily and create a permit for each day they intend to burn. The requirement to check in each day is based on changing atmospheric and weather conditions such as wind or air dryness. The Fire District’s on-duty shift commanders will make a determination and update the system before 8 a.m. each day regarding whether burning will be allowed within the District.

Safety during open burn season is of the utmost importance. The online reporting system allows Fire District sta the ability to see who is burning on a daily basis, immediately notify users of changing conditions, message important fire safety information, ensure that those planning to burn are aware of the City

of Sisters outdoor burn ban, and that the right jurisdiction is being notified of the planned burn.

Residents are strongly encouraged to contact their local fire protection agencies for additional burning information and regulations.

Please note that some municipalities such as the City of Sisters do not allow yard debris burning at any time during the year within their jurisdictions, and certain homeowner’s associations may have further restrictions in place

Residents in the Cloverdale Fire District can visit www.cloverdalefire.com/burning-reg to register for a burn permit. Residents in Black Butte Ranch Fire District should contact the fire department at 541-595-2288 to schedule a burn.

Wildfire smoke and health risks

Although we were able to get through most of the summer without the wildfire smokefilled days that Central Oregon has seen over the past few years, the last month has seen a return of hazy days and smoky nights.

Wildfire smoke contains particulate matter 2.5 microns or less that can penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream, increasing the chance for heart and lung ailments if exposed at high levels for long periods of time, especially for sensitive groups.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, individuals at greater risk of health effects from wildfire smoke include those with cardiovascular or respiratory disease,

older adults, children, and pregnant women. When particulate matter is at unhealthy levels, health authorities recommend that people stay indoors.

While residents can view current air quality conditions at Oregon’s DEQ Air Quality Index, these monitoring networks do not capture air quality conditions in all communities. For this reason, it’s important for residents to gauge air quality conditions where they live and take appropriate actions to protect themselves. Look for short-term hourly data or information within the past hour Even if a monitor may show Green or generally good air quality, if smoke is present in your area be

sure to protect yourself as necessary for your health.

The chart below describes the health risk rating of different smoke levels. It includes information on how the Department of Environmental Quality classifies smoke levels for 24-hour and hourly exposure in more detail.

The EPA has assigned a specific color to each Air Quality Index (AQI) category to make it easier for people to understand whether air pollution is reaching unhealthy levels in their communities. For example, the color orange means that conditions are “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” while red means that conditions may be “unhealthy for everyone,” and so on.

October 31, 2022

HALLOWEEN SAFETY FAIR

Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

Month of December SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS TOY AND GIFT DRIVE

Spirit of Christmas Collection Day

Sherman Fire District

December 25, 2022

CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY DINNER

Begins at 1 p.m.

Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall 301 S. Elm Street

to all community members.

Halloween Decorations & Fire Safety

Dried flowers, crepe paper, cornstalk s and decorative scarecrows may make your home look festive for fall, but these classic decorations can also pose a scary fire risk.

The National Fire Protection Association says flammable decorations are the first things to ignite in 900 reported home fires each year; two of every five of these incidents start by a candle

Decorate safely and keep these tips in mind:

• Don’t put decorations near open flames and other heat sources, such as light bulbs and heaters.

• Make sure that children’s costumes are made with fire retardant materials.

• Check that any decorative lights have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory Examine each set of lights for broken sockets, frayed wires or loose connections, and discard any damaged sets. Be careful not to overload sockets when plugging in lights and other electronic decorations.

• Consider glow s ticks or b attery-operated candles instead of real candles when lighting your jack-o’-lanterns or other luminaries. If you do use real candles, light them with long, fireplace-style matches or a utility lighter Keep

Home Heating Tips

No matter what type of device you use to heat your home, making sure your heating devices and/or systems are in good working order is an important part of learning some fall fire safety tips. During the spring and summer months there is a good chance items have been placed or fallen on top or in front of heaters. Verify that everything you need to keep your home warm throughout fall and winter is in good working order before you experience the first cold snap of the season.

CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM

• Get your central heating system cleaned, inspected, and serviced by a certified HVAC (heating, venting, and air conditioning) contractor every year before using it.

• Regularly replace furnace filters.

• If you have a gas heater, make sure that you have a sufficient quantity of fully functioning carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home

lit decorations off of doorsteps, yards and sidewalks where excited trick-or-treaters may knock them over

SPACE HEATER/ BASEBOARD/ELECTRIC WALL HEATER

• Make sure that any electric heaters are surrounded by at least three feet of empty space. This is especially important this time of year as items may have been placed in front of, or on top of, heaters over the summer

• Never place clothing or any other objects on a space heater to dry

• Do not place space heaters near furniture or drapery

• Turn space heaters off when you leave the house or go to bed.

• Avoid storing any combustible items near heaters.

FIREPLACE

• Get your chimney inspected each year to make sure that it is safe

• Hire a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney every fall.

• Repair any cracks in fireplaces.

• Use fireplace screens to keep sparks and fire debris inside the fireplace

• Do not ever use gasoline to start a fire in the fireplace

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• Never leave a fire unattended.

• Make sure that combustible materials are not stored within three feet of your fireplace

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• For natural gas fireplaces, get all connections and lines inspected before use each season.

• Remember that outdoor fireplaces can be just as dangerous as indoor units, and observe all safety precautions when using them.

• Check that no decorations are blocking your home’s exits or pathways, so you have a clear escape route in case of an emergency

TIME CHANGES MEAN BATTERY CHANGES

Get in the habit of changing the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors every fall and spring when changing the clocks for Daylight Savings Time. It is also a good idea to make it standard procedure in your household to verify that all fire extinguishers are fully charged and in working order when you adjust the clocks each season.

HOME SAFETY

DID YOU KNOW?

• Falls are the leading cause of hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries among Oregon’s older adults.

• Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among Oregonians age 65 and older

• Most fatal falls occur at home

The Sisters Camp-Sherman Fire District offers local senior citizens a free one-on-one review and consultation at their home about maximizing their safety concerning fire and fall risks. Services are conducted by a team of volunteers, many of whom are seniors. Our concern comes from our experience and knowledge that s eniors belong to an age group most likely to need emergency medical or fire services. These emer gency calls could be averted by ensuring your home environment is free of hazards and enhanced with aids that reduce the chance of an accident. Our goal is to keep you safe, healthy, and living independent in your cherished home.

To schedule a personal home safety inspection, please submit a form at www.sistersfire.com.

Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District JOIN THE TEAM

— BY KATY YODER

Being a firefighter is a dream for many people. Just watch students looking in awe at a fire truck, or their beaming smiles as they try on a real firefighter’s helmet and turnout gear For some, later on, that dream will become a reality, but for most it’s an unrealized desire — but that can change

Living in the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD) provides opportunities to join professional firefighters and other emergency responders as a volunteer Roles range from fighting fires to driving equipment, representing SCSFD in the schools, providing support to victims, working in the office and bringing food and water during extended fire operations… and that’s just some of the volunteer options. The ways to serve are vast, as are the rewards for supporting the community

Right now, the SCSFD is focusing on recruiting more volunteer firefighters into their ranks for the Camp Sherman area. Some of their volunteers are aging out of their more physical volunteer roles into more of a support capacity A good example of that is Phyllis and Tom Williamson of Camp Sherman. Phyllis and Tom were emergency medical responders (EMR) for eight years. They recently transitioned to being members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Corps, which helps support the Fire District with several non-operational duties such as: teaching CPR/First Aid classes, installing address signs, and support on large incidents.

Phyllis sees the need firsthand for adding additional volunteers to the current four firefighting volunteers in the Camp Sherman area.

“We have three younger men volunteering in Camp Sherman; that’s wonderful but we need some new blood,” she said.

SCSFD staff are looking to add at least three more firefighter volunteers to the Camp Sherman roster in the next few months. Phyllis can’t say enough about the extensive training offered

to volunteers.

“Sisters Fire is fantastic as far as the support and training you get,” she said.

As of February 1, 2022, surveys conducted nationally and throughout Oregon, show recent counts of volunteer firefighters have dropped 17 percent since 1984. Although the community of Camp Sherman receives a career response from Sisters on each call, as well as Black Butte Ranch on critical medical and all fire calls, the District relies on volunteers who live within the community of Camp Sherman to provide initial response on medical and fire incidents and to relay valuable call information to career staff coming from Sisters and Black Butte Ranch.

Fire department staff understand that the time commitment needed for firefighter training can be a hindrance for some potential volunteers.

SCSFD is looking at innovative ways to be more flexible for volunteer firefighters by offering online training, operational training within the basin, and potentially seasonal options.

Current SCSFD volunteer Abraham GonzalezReyes runs a home design and 3-D rendering business out of Sisters and lives in Camp Sherman. Inspired by his stepfather-in-law Mark Foster’s volunteer work, Gonzalez-Reyes decided to volunteer

“I’m from Mexico and have been the first one

showing up on a scene and constantly being needed for help. That’s my natural calling. I just have an instinct to help during emergencies and dangerous situations. With the people around firefighters and the Sisters station, everybody treats you with respect, support, and affection. We are constantly helping each other We all belong to the department, which creates a great group of friends. Your family gets bigger,” said Gonzalez-Reyes.

Past volunteer Gary Lovegren worked with the SCSFD for a total of 35 years. In 1981, he joined as a volunteer He enjoyed his work as a firefighter medic and decided to turn it into a career

“They invited me to get my EMT-1 designation. I continued going back to school to get additional certifications and became a medic,” said Lovegren.

He moved up through the ranks and became the team officer, then five years after that became the Camp Sherman volunteer fire chief

“The reason I chose to do it was the fact that you can help people,” he said. “Everybody you go see has a problem that you get to try and solve. It’s different every time you go out. It’s exciting to go on a call, and extremely rewarding for those who like to do service for other people. That’s what I enjoyed most about it. It gives you some real purpose.”

For those who’ve been think ing about volunteering and getting involved with the SCSFD, both past and present volunteers invite you to give it a try The new skills learned on the job and through training drills can be invaluable during an emergency — either yours or someone else’s

To learn more about volunteering with the SCSFD, contact Karla Cross-Green, recruitment and retention coordinator, at 541.549.0771. Visit www.sisters fire.com for more information and access to a volunteer application and background release form.

Left to Right: Tom Haynes, Deputy Chief Tim Craig, Ben Duda, Abraham Gonzalez-Reyes, Brian Schultz

Testing waters for forest development

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The last remnants of proposed development in Camp Sherman is slowly — and tentatively — moving forward.

The Ponderosa Land and Cattle Company is the holder of 17,000 acres located north of Highway 20 and several miles east of Camp Sherman and the Metolius River.

The property was pur chased by the Colson fam ily in about 2007 from Weyerhaeuser when they were divesting them selves of holdings in Central Oregon. About the same time, Dutch Pacific Resources purchased 647 acres on the west side of the Metolius Basin and pro posed building an eco-resort named The Metolian (see story on page 1).

The Colsons ini tially announced plans to develop an extensive 3,000-acre resort similar to the nearby Black Butte Ranch, including as many as 2,500 high-end homes, a lodge, and multiple golf courses.

Jefferson County had identified the Dutch Pacific property and the Ponderosa property as two parcels for possible destination resort development. A protracted political battle followed, ending in the Metolius Basin being declared an Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC), blocking any large developments.

Additional legislation allowed the Colsons to

develop a greatly scaleddown project of 120 housing units, with no golf courses. Nothing was done for over a decade but Brad Colson, a builder and developer based in Vancouver, Washington, recently confirmed to The Oregonian that his family company is in the process of extending electrical power and other services to land on the east side of Green Ridge. It is the first step in what could result in 120 housing units.

Several months ago, Jefferson County Community Development Director Scott Edelman told The Nugget they had received a notice of a Land Use Compatibility Survey to drill test wells to deter mine the availability of water.

Last week, Assistant Planner Tanya Cloutier said that any development of the Colson property “would require lots of discussions and there is a whole pro cess they will have to go through.”

She also said, “If there’s no water, there will be no build.”

“We haven’t yet made the final decision of whether to go ahead with it,” Colson told The Oregonian . “But we’re bringing out the infrastructure.”

The Colson family made their fortune building senior housing facilities through out the U.S. Brad Colson’s father founded Holiday Retirement Corp. which he sold in 2007 to Fortress Investment Group for $6.9 billion.

Sisters man arrested after gunfire incident

Deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to sev eral 911 calls on Saturday, September 24, at 10:30 p.m., regarding five to seven gunshots being heard in the area of Lucky Lady in Tollgate.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived in the area of 69287 Lucky Lady, where they located a woman waving at them. The adult woman told deputies she and her boyfriend had gotten into an argument after they had both been drinking alcohol.

The boyfriend, identi fied as Greg McCarthy of Sisters, began escalating,

and went outside the resi dence to build a bonfire. While near the bonfire, the 39-year-old man fired off several gunshots in the air with a semi-auto hand gun. Deputies contacted McCarthy near the drive way to the residence, where he was taken into custody without incident. A handgun was recovered and seized as evidence.

McCarthy was lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail on one count of first-degree Disorderly Conduct, a Class A misdemeanor, and one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, a Class C felony.

OSP investigating poaching incident

Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife officers are seeking public assistance identifying two subjects and/or a vehicle parked at the intersection of Hwy. 20 and Innes Market between 5 and 6:10 a.m. on September 26.

On that date, at about 6:10 a.m., two subjects, a male and female, were observed leaving private property near the inter section of Hwy. 20 and Tweed

Road near Tumalo. The pair did not have permission to be on the property and were seen packing out the head and ant lers of a bull elk to a vehicle parked at the intersection of HIghway 20 and Innes Market Road. The witness believed it

bull elk was found dead. No hunters had permission to hunt the property. Archery elk season ended the day prior on September 25.

OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is urging anyone with information about this

HOUSELESS IN SISTERS

Thurs., Oct. 20, 5:30-7:30 pm

5:30 p.m., beverages and cookies

6 p.m., panel discussion followed by Q&A

Sisters Fire Hall Community Room, 301 S. Elm St.

Citizens4Community (C4C) presents a forum for Sisters residents to learn more about local houseless topics from the experts, with an opportunity for dialogue about this critical issue affecting Sisters Country

Moderator: Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief, The Nugget Newspaper

Speakers: Buddy Blair Forest Dweller

Lois Kaping Faith-Based Advocate

Ian Reid Sisters District Ranger

Colleen Thomas Deschutes County Administrator

Andrea Blum Sisters City Council

Lt. Chad Davis Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office

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Reflections on an honor flight

Commentary and photos by Cody Rheault

One thousand words hardly describe the image of the military veteran. One could argue they are the quality threads that make up the tapestry of our social fabric, deeply rooted in sacrifice, honor, and duty. Roughly 10 percent of the population in Deschutes Country are veterans. Chances are that one of the 10 people in line with you at the grocery store served this country at one point or another.

I’ve found that veterans often hold dear the values of humility in equal measure to their duty to country. So many of them hold a quiet resolve about their service. It takes eye-to-eye conversations and an empathetic curiosity to hear those stories. Humility is an admirable trait. Many of them are heroes you wouldn’t see on the big screen — like the ones wearing capes, wielding shields and electrified hammers — but making the effort to hear them out, you realize this ordinary person was once unordinary by doing the extraordinary. They’re people like you and I but with a powerful history to tell.

But unlike our cinematic icons, their legacies are shrouded in a complex past. Unless they were a World War II veteran or a recent soldier of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, they were likely mistreated or forgotten entirely. Ask most Korean and Vietnam veterans about their homecoming experience and you’ll find deeply rooted reasons why they keep their stories buried. Afraid to declare another war, the government labeled the Korean Conflict a “police action,” yet nearly 40,000 died. In Vietnam, the war was largely unsupported, and hatred was reflected onto the soldiers themselves, many who didn’t have a choice in the matter thanks to the draft.

Vietnam veterans share stories of being spat on and rejected for their service. Some threw away their uniforms or burned them, even omitted their service records from job applications. They were forced to bury their experiences for the sake of being accepted into society. The progression is like this: World War II veterans were celebrated; Korean War veterans were forgotten; Vietnam veterans, often hated.

It wasn’t until the rise of a newer, younger generation on the heels of war in the Middle East that veterans were again warmly received, and an emphasis was placed on recognizing those who have served their country. It was a long time coming. Unfortunately, for those before them, their service has faded into the pages of time but not too far from their individual memory.

Recognition is important — but for many, 50 years too late. They’ve long since moved on and learned to fight their demons in their own time, many winning that fight, and some not. But thanks to organizations like Honor Flight of Central Oregon, that overdue honor is placed back on them.

In late September, 30 veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam wars boarded an early morning flight out of Redmond to Washington, D.C. Its goal: to help veterans heal by seeing monuments and memorials built in their honor while saluting their sacrifice to this nation.

They were welcomed in Washington D.C. by a terminal full of people on their feet, applauding as the veterans deboarded the plane. Many of the veterans told me that alone was the first reception and show of appreciation they’ve ever received. It only set in motion what the days to follow had in store.

It was my mission on the journey to capture their stories in images, to catch those moments and somehow find those thousand words and meaning in it all. I’ve collected some images to relay that story to you, because heaven knows my words won’t do justice. But I found the writing at the foot of the Korean War Memorial perfectly states the sacrifice our veterans make:

Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.

Kenneth Anderson, a World War II Pacific Theater veteran, and his guardian, David Cross, a retired Army veteran, take in the sights at the World War II memorial in D.C.

The Freedom Wall at the National World War II Memorial displays 4,048 individual gold stars, each representing 100 men who lost their lives in the war. Two World War II veterans on the trip spent much of their time staring at these stars.

Joseph Petrelli, Korean War, and Kenneth Anderson, World War II, look into the protective case housing the Constitution of the United States. Every veteran upon induction into the service raises their right hand and swears to defend and protect the Constitution. For many of the veterans it was the first time physically witnessing the document and ideals they swore to protect.

Honor Flight of Central Oregon veterans walk through hundreds of people applauding their arrival in Washington D.C. The entire concourse filled with applause, cheers, and passengers yelling, “Welcome home” and “Thank you.” The welcome was a surprise for the veterans and the reception left many in tears.

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Engraved images of Korean War veterans represent the thousands of men who served in a forgotten conflict 70 years ago.

Robert Altvatter, a Vietnam Army veteran, kneels at the Vietnam Wall. In front of him are the 19 names, in succession, of his platoon comrades who died during a battle on hill 501. He was a platoon sergeant at the time, and says the loss of so many lives at once has haunted his days ever since. He joined Recon shortly after and lost three more friends during that time. At his knees are the rubbings of his friends and memories from 50 years ago.

Honor Flight of Central Oregon veterans are welcomed home to Redmond with cheers and celebration from approximately 200 people. They were presented with handmade quilts and honored during the closing ceremony by Honor Flight staff. Many of the veterans shared with me that this is the first proper welcome home from their time at war and opened a new chapter on healing and closure.

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George Endicott, left, and Harold Schneider, right, both Vietnam veterans, fought back emotions at the Vietnam Wall. Endicott said, “It took me a long time before I could come down here.” Schneider didn’t lose friends during the war, but says the experience was spiritual after seeing so many names on the wall. “It was difficult but healing too, and I felt a sense of closure after witnessing it,” he says.

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ASPEN LAKES:

development entities includ ing a movie theater, all in Salem.

They are residents of Salem and have known the Cyrus family for a number of years. The Nugget spoke with Cindy Wyant. She explained that the corporation acquir ing Aspen Lakes was formed in South Dakota for tax rea sons. She spoke in optimis tic terms about the project. Their attorney advises them that they are on firm ground to develop the property as envisioned.

“Rhue” comes from the German word ruhe, meaning serenity. When asked if Rhue expected opposition to the project, she expressed their belief that they can win over opponents once they under stand the concept.

“We are Oregonians, sixth generation. We are good neighbors and care deeply about preserving the beauty and special nature of Aspen Lakes,” she said.

She spoke about their seven children and 20 grand children, many of whom, like the senior Wyants, will be leaving the Willamette Valley for Sisters.

“This is not going to be a Disneyland or anything close to it,” she said. “The property is listed for sale. It’s better for Sisters if we buy it than a faceless cor porate developer. We will develop it with utmost sen sitivity and eco-friendly practices.”

In a lengthy interview with The Nugget Matt Cyrus said that the property in question, some 1,300 acres, is mapped as “resort” by Deschutes County, a fact confirmed by Deschutes County Planning Manager Will Groves.

Discussing opposition to the project, Cyrus said: “If not Rhue, if not us, it will be somebody. This will be a destination resort.”

Cyrus asserts that they have already met most of the conditions, which include having water permits and archeological reviews, and references one situation where the family has already been upheld by the Appellate Court. He acknowledges that the Rhue acquisition may not happen and has listed the property with a broker in Portland as a con tingency, clearly intent on letting others develop the property.

“The process will have to be updated,” Cyrus said, “but fundamentally nothing has changed.”

Rhue has made no appli cation to Deschutes County for approval of such a major development. Groves, the planning manager said: “The

mapping is only an element of a much bigger process.

“Yes, on a top-line level, Aspen Lakes is mapped for resort, but the process from concept to completion is complex with numerous steps,” he said.

When asked about mur muring opposition by the homeowners of Aspen Lakes Estates, Cyrus suggested they re-read their CCRs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions), the binding legal agreement they signed upon acquiring property.

A copy of the CCRs obtained by The Nugget states in Article XV, 15.1 the Declarant’s (Cyrus’) intent and rights to convert the property to a “mini destina tion resort” or “destination resort.” Cyrus said that any effort by the homeowners to thwart the sale “would be actionable.”

Homeowners speaking to The Nugget are mostly perturbed about the lack of transparency and only learn ing about Rhue when log ging on to the Aspen Lakes website to register tee times. On September 27, Wyant promised the homeowners and their HOA more infor mation soon.

has retained a high-caliber boutique marketing agency in New York who has pro duced polished materials including videos, a robust, graphic website, and press outreach resulting in wide spread coverage including national publications, such as Men’s Journal, essentially touting the resort as a done deal.

On September 26, Rhue began accepting lifetime membership purchases for the Aspen Lakes Resort. One of the 10,000 memberships, each costing $15,000, could be purchased with an NFT (non-fungible token) or the old fashioned way, by cash. That makes the potential of a $150 million project should all 10,000 be sold.

Thee amenities listed

now reference to a “five-star hotel, conference center, and retirement center.” The proj ect is planned in 10 phases, according to Rhue’s website, and includes wine tasting, a cigar lounge, a campground on a 12-acre lake with pad dleboats and canoes, a pet ting zoo, miniature golf, outdoor concert venue, food trucks, and dude ranch, as well as construction of a town square with apartments and condos.

The 12-acre lake, pre sumably, is Cyrus Reservoir south of Highway 126, which indicates the breadth of the acreage. Most of the resort will be located between the existing golf course and Highway 126 to the south and west across Camp Polk Road.

The west side of Camp Polk Road, where part of a project planned by Rhue Resorts will be developed.

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

Expansion

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

The Cyrus family is no stranger to opposition to development plans.

The family, headed by patriarch Keith, bought 1,100 acres of forest land in the 1980s adjacent to their Cloverdale hay and potato farm and turned it into Aspen Lakes Golf Course, with a cluster of around 115 home sites, since built upon as Aspen Lakes Estates, where homes routinely sell in the range of $1.5 to $2.5 million.

The Cyruses have never been opaque about their intentions to fill out the acres as a destination resort. More than once, efforts at grow ing the property for other uses have not succeeded, for a variety of reasons, mostly financial, but in no small part due to the opposition from grassroots organizations like OLAWA (Oregon Land and Water Alliance).

The OLAWA defeated a 2014 effort to convert Aspen Lakes to a resort.

The Nugget asked OLAWA what their inten tions might be in view of the planned takeover of Aspen Lakes by Rhue Resorts.

Donna Lipscomb, president, said: “I am able to report that we have no comment at this time. However, we

will contact you as soon as we have more informa tion regarding the details of the potential development project.”

The Cyruses have a long history of service on the Deschutes County Planning Commission. Keith was at one time head, and son Matt is currently a member. Their presence on the commission has been subject to accu sations of favoritism with regards to Aspen Lakes. It’s arguable whether the Cyrus’ influence benefited them or not, as all these years later the property remains in its original configuration.

The land proposed for expansion is “mapped” in the Deschutes County resort overlay map.

It is also widely believed that no new destination resorts can be established within 24 miles of a city with 100,000 population, a thresh old Bend has now reached.

The Cyrus firmly believes that they are exempt, effec tively “grandfathered,” and thus able to build out their vision, or, in this case, sell it off to Rhue.

To say that is com plex would be a significant understatement; the his tory at the state and county level is pages upon pages, all stemming from a seem ingly worthwhile legislative

goal following the collapse of the real estate economy in 2008. The idea was to aid counties hardest hit, those generally being smaller and rural.

It’s also an understate ment to say that the County’s actions surrounding classify ing Aspen Lakes was messy. On June 7, 2010 Deschutes County commissioners back tracked on an amendment that would allow Aspen Lakes to be mapped as a destination resort. The move came after a confusing deci sion earlier that month that gave the appearance to some that the commissioners were giving special treatment to Aspen Lakes develop ers at the expense of public input.

Later, in 2013, Aspen Lakes hoped to develop fur ther with special use legisla tion authored by Rep. John Huffman (R - The Dalles). The legislation did not pass. That bill would have allowed up to 480 residential units; overnight lodging facilities such as cabins, condomini ums, and townhouses; recre ation facilities; and a motor coach resort facility with up to 100 spaces.

The bill called for devel opment “in conjunction with a transfer of development

opportunity” from the pro posed Metolian resort in the Metolius Basin. Transfer Development Opportunities (TDOs) were established in 2009 when the legislature effectively disallowed the Camp Sherman-area devel opment under a provision declaring the Metolius Basin an Area of Critical State Concern. The TDOs allow the developers to use their rights elsewhere under spe cific restrictions. (See related stories, page 1 and page 19.)

Matt Cyrus, who now speaks for the family, expects efforts to disrupt their pend ing sale.

“This may end up as a Measure 49 claim,” Cyrus

said.

In 2007, Oregon voters passed Measure 49 that codi fies 2004’s Measure 37 with the intent to provide com pensation to property owners whose use of their property has been limited by Oregon’s land use laws over the dura tion of their ownership.

LAWSUIT:

Developers were unable to use TDOs

three-year extension on the TDO, which the legislature approved. During that time, Dutch Pacific has worked closely with a number of state officials to locate a suitable site for an eco-resort. They looked at four or five parcels in Central Oregon, east of Bend. There was one location on the lower Columbia River, 22 miles in from Astoria, that looked promising and had an owner willing to sell. They also found land in Curry County near the Bandon Dunes golf course. None of these locations worked, for a variety of reasons.

The TDO expired in 2020, after the Republican legisla tors staged a walk-out that session. But in 2021, Rep. Brian Clem, D-Salem, who helped draft the legislation protecting the Metolius Basin as well as HB 2228 creating the state assistance program for the developers, was deter mined to revive the TDO by including it in an unrelated bill concerning expansion of the Bend Urban Growth Boundary.

According to a story in the September 29, 2022 Oregonian , then-Senator Betsy Johnson was adamantly against it. She reportedly made numerous phone calls to legislators urging them to kill the developer assistance. As the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Johnson enjoyed power and influence over many legislators.

Former House Speaker Tina Kotek requested the chair of the Economic Development Committee, Rep. John Lively, D-Springfield, put the renewal on hold and Johnson lobbied him as well.

Kotek also asked Clem to not move forward with bills before his Wildfire Recovery

RAYBURN: Manager

Committee, which would have revived the temporary development rights granted to Dutch Pacific.

According to The Oregonian , Kotek said she was acting to prevent the Metolius controversy from sinking the Bend UGB deal, and in particular a large afford able housing component.

Lively indicated that even if he had gone ahead with the renewal, the votes weren’t there.

When it came up for a vote, The Metolian develop ment rights had been removed from the Bend UGB bill, thus ending any chance for Dutch Pacific to find a new location for the eco-resort. Lundgren and Kean told The Nugget they do not know why Johnson was so adamant in her opposition to the TDOs.

Now that they no lon ger have the TDOs deal that essentially granted state preapproval for a resort some where else in Oregon, Dutch Pacific Resources has filed a lawsuit seeking monetary damages arising from the state “taking” Dutch Pacific’s private property rights for public use without just com pensation under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

The suit claims that desig nating the property as within an Area of Critical State Concern, prohibiting develop ment, constitutes an unconsti tutional taking of the property for public use. Dutch Pacific attempted to utilize the TDOs for 11 years but was unable to glean any benefit from them. Instead, they have been left without the TDOs and size able bills accumulated over that time and investors who were owed their funds.

Lundgren said several of the investors purchased the 647 acres from Dutch Pacific to provide money to pay investors and creditors.

“This lawsuit is strictly a business decision,” Lundgren and Kean told The Nugget

The Nugget

By Jacqueline E. Mathews,

housing is similar to Sisters, with people moving in from Portland, Seattle, and the Bay Area.

His appreciation for the Sisters City staff came through in his comments.

“I feel very fortunate to have worked with the Sisters City staff and the appointed and elected citizens on the boards and commissions,” he said. “The staff are all won derful people who really care and work very hard. They want the best for the people of Sisters… In all my jobs in both the public and private

sector, the Sisters staff are some of the best I’ve ever worked with.”

Public Works Director Paul Bertagna was par ticularly singled out when Rayburn said, “It was so nice to have a supervisor who cares so much about the city where he lives and works.”

Rayburn will start his new job on October 24. He will be managing a staff of 14 peo ple. He plans to live in White Salmon, because he “thinks that is the right thing to do.”

Jackson Dumanch, who has worked for the Public Works Department for the past two-and-a-half years, will replace Rayburn as the project coordinator/program manager. He has spent the last two weeks onboarding alongside Rayburn.

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102 Commercial Rentals

MINI STORAGE

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boxes &

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103 Residential Rentals

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PONDEROSA PROPERTIES

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Printed list at 221 S. Ash, Sisters Ponderosa Properties LLC

CASCADE HOME & PROPERTY RENTALS

Monthly Rentals throughout Sisters Country. 541-549-0792

Property management for second homes. CascadeHomeRentals.com

104 Vacation Rentals

Discounted Winter Rates

Furnished Cottage & Condos. 30-day Minimum Stay. SistersVacationRentals.net 503-730-0150

Stay at Black Butte Ranch!

Have Certificate worth $1,861 in lodging I am willing to sell for $1,300. Must make reservations through BBR and stay prior to 3/31/23. For more information, email: themackfam@comcast.net

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Downtown Vacation Rental Five star. 1 and 2 bedroom. SistersVacationRentals.net Great pricing. 503-730-0150

201 For Sale

WOOD YOUTH BED frame & mattress, $25; & IKEA TWIN BED frame $25, 805-228-2661.

Quality Orchard Grass Hay $395 per ton. Call 541-420-9801

202 Firewood

SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS

DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD

• SINCE 1976 •

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– 18155 Hwy. 126 East –SistersForestProducts.com Order Online! 541-410-4509

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204 Arts & Antiques

JEWELRY REPAIR & CUSTOM DESIGN

Graduate gemologist. Over 45 years experience. Cash for gold. • Metals Jewelry Studio • Wed-Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 220 S. Ash St. Suite 1 541-904-0410

205 Garage & Estate Sales

Storing it No More-Estate Sale

Grandma’s antiques, parents' collectibles, and vintage items; it has to go. Also camping/rv, tools, home improvement, dog gear, and holiday decor. High quality & priced to sell.

70120 Longhorn Dr. Friday 10/7 & Saturday 10/8, 9:00-3:00

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

We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Call Jeff at 541-815-7397

Sisters Car Connection da#3919 SistersCarConnection.com

403 Pets

FURRY FRIENDS

helping Sisters families w/pets. FREE Dog & Cat Food No contact pick-up by appt. 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4 541-797-4023

Three Rivers Humane Society

Where love finds a home! See the doggies at 1694 SE McTaggart in Madras • A no-kill shelter Go to ThreeRiversHS.org or call 541-475-6889

500 Services

GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

“A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871

SMALL Engine REPAIR

Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers

Sisters Rental 331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631

Authorized service center for Stihl, Honda, Ariens/Gravely, Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki Engines

HOUNDS 2 HORSES

Pet & Ranch Care Services

20+ years exp. servicing CO families & pets. Insured & vet referred. Kristine, 541-322-8843 www.hounds2horses.com

We’ve got your cats covered! Sisters-Tumalo-PetSitting.com 541-306-7551 • Julie

501 Computers & Communications SISTERS SATELLITE

TV • PHONE • INTERNET

Your authorized local dealer for DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet and more! CCB # 191099 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729

Technology Problems? I can fix them for you. Solving for Business & Home Computers, Tablets, Networking Internet (Starlink), and more!

Jason Williams Sisters local • 25 yrs. experience 541-719-8329 Oregontechpro.com

502 Carpet & Upholstery

Cleaning

M & J CARPET CLEANING

Area rugs, upholstery, tile & dryer-vent cleaning. Established & family-owned since 1986. 541-549-9090

GORDON’S

LAST TOUCH

Cleaning Specialists for CARPETS, WINDOWS & UPHOLSTERY

Member Better Business Bureau • Bonded & Insured • Serving Central Oregon Since 1980 Call 541-549-3008

504 Handyman

SISTERS HONEYDO

Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction, yard debris. You Call – We Haul! 541-719-8475

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~ WEDDINGS BY KARLY ~ Happy to perform virtual or in-person weddings. Custom Wedding Ceremonies 20+ years • 541-410-4412 revkarly@gmail.com

BOOKKEEPING SERVICE

~ Olivia Spencer ~ Expert Local Bookkeeping! Phone: 541-241-4907 www.spencerbookkeeping.com

MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC–Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.!

Two exp. men with 25+ years comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332

Small project specialist. Repairs, painting/staining, carpentry, drywall, lighting, grab bars, screen repairs. 25+ yrs. Maint. exp./local refs. Scott Dady 541-728-4266

Andersen’s Almost Anything Handyman services. Small home repairs, RV repairs, hauling, cleaning, etc. No plumbing or electric, sorry. CCB#235396 541-728-7253 call or text

JONES UPGRADES LLC Home Repairs & Remodeling Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Fences, Sheds & more. Mike Jones, 503-428-1281 Local resident • CCB #201650

Constructors Contractors Licensing

An active license means your contractor is bonded and insured.

The State of Oregon provides details at the online Oregon Construction Contractors Board at www.oregon.gov/CCB

600 Tree Service & Forestry

LOLO TREE WORKS

Tree Services: Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Tree Services.

ISA Certified Arborist

Owner / Operator: Erin Carpenter lolotreeworks.com Call / Text: 503-367-5638 Email: erin@lolotreeworks.com CCB #240912

4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts!

– TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP –Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal.

– FOREST MANAGEMENT –Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects!

Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003

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TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT

TREE SERVICES: tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, brush mowing, Firewise compliance.

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601 Construction

CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC.

SPURGE COCHRAN

BUILDER, INC.

CASCADE GARAGE DOORS

Factory

Pat Burke

LOCALLY OWNED

C L A S S I F I E D S

Ridgeline Electric, LLC

All Landscaping Services

Mowing, Thatching, Hauling and SNOW REMOVAL

Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740

603 Excavation & Trucking

BANR Enterprises, LLC

Earthwork, Utilities,

Alpine Landscape Maintenance

Sisters Country only All-Electric Landscape Maintenance. Text/Call Paul 541.485.2837 alpine.landscapes@icloud.com

802 Help Wanted

AQUA CLEAR SPA SERVICES INC.

ENJOY WORKING OUTDOORS?

Hot tub servicing technician needed.

PAID TRAINING PROVIDED with opportunity for advancement. Starting rate DOE - $18-$20/hr.

FULL- or PART-TIME

ROBINSON & OWEN

Heavy Construction, Inc.

Construction & Renovation

Custom Homes

Custom

Residential

Beaver

Heating & Cooling

Complete landscape construction, fencing, irrigation installation & design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, debris cleanups, fertility & water conservation management, excavation. CCB #188594 • LCB #9264 www.vohslandscaping.com 541-515-8462

VALID drivers license required. Call 541-410-1023 or email aquaclearoregon@gmail.com

Part-Time Resource Sales Associate

We are looking for a person who is friendly, outgoing, and reliable; someone who enjoys working with the public in a team environment. Workdays would be Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Applications available at the Stitchin’ Post, 311 West Cascade Ave. in Sisters or by email: diane.j@stitchinpost.com

Central Electric has full-time customer service positions available in our Redmond and Sisters offices. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a full array of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) plan and disability.

EOE. For complete job description & to apply online: www.cec.coop/about/careers

The Garden Angel is now filling landscape supervisor and maintenance crew member positions. LCB #9583 Inquire at 541-549-2882 or thegardenangel@gmail.com

Sisters Vacation Rentals currently hiring for housekeepers, and inspectors. Available full/part-time. Call 541-420-5296

HOST & SERVER Positions at Rancho Viejo Mon.-Sat. • 2 p.m. to close. Host must be 16 or older. Apply in person, 150 E. Cascade

803 Work Wanted

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ASPEN TREE LANDSCAPES

Fall Cleanups -Clear gutters -Break up pine needles -Pick up unwanted piles -Trim shrubs We trim trees. 541-419-5643

J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, mowing, hauling debris, gutters. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com

From design to installation we can do it all! Pavers, water features, irrigation systems, sod, plants, trees etc. 541-771-9441 LCB #8906 bendorganiclandscaping.com

701 Domestic Services

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602 Plumbing & Electric

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PLUMBING, LLC

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City of Sisters Utility Technician I Full-time, benefits, 40 hours per week (shifts may vary and/or include weekend work) compensation depending on experience. Duties will include all aspects of the Public Works Department. This includes working with water, sewer, streets, parks, vehicle/building maintenance. Knowledge and ability to operate back hoe, dump truck, snow plow, street sweeper and various other public works related equipment is preferred.

Special requirements/licenses:

Minimum of Oregon CDL Class B, current State of Oregon Water Distribution Level I, Wastewater Collection System Level I certifications and Flagger/Work Zone Traffic control card. Possession of or required to obtain within 1 year of appointment. City of Sisters is a drug and alcohol free work place and an equal opportunity employer. Salary Scale is grade 17 and the compensation ranges from $18.63-$27.75 per hour.

The proposed starting salary is based upon qualifications, skills, and experience. To be considered, a completed City of Sisters’ application and résumé must be submitted to human resources no later than 5 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2022. Application and detailed job description are available at City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave., or at www.ci.sisters.or.us

Sisters Mainline Station Chevron is looking for friendly and reliable Convenience Store Clerk to open (5 a.m.-12 p.m.) and work weekends. Must be at least 18 years old. Also looking for a friendly, reliable Gas Station Attendant. Part-time or full-time hours available. Great starting pay! Health benefits, bonuses, 401-K. Apply in person, 1001 Rail Way. Ask for manager.

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Position wanted in Sisters COMPANION CAREGIVER

Available after October 12. Current client is moving to CA. Please call or text 503-274-0214 for more information. Seeking a Place to live in Sisters? Place your ad here!

901 Wanted

Wanting to rent small studio/shop space: 503-799-0522

999 Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Pierce Juvenile Department to:

1. JAVURAE EDISON, father of KA’LAYAH TAYLOR; DOB: 4/4/12; Cause No. 21-7-00495-4 A Termination Petition was filed 8/3/21.

2. JAVURAE EDISON, father of TA’LEAH EDISON; DOB: 4/20/10; Cause No. 21-7-00494-6; A Termination Petition was filed 8/3/21.

AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 18, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. at Pierce County Family and Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98406. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are encouraged to participate in this hearing by video at https://zoom.us/join or telephone at 253-215-8782 using Zoom Meeting ID 983 8387 6659, Passcode 256739.

YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING.

The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order in your absence terminating your parental rights. To request a copy of the Notice and Summons and Termination Petition, call DCYF at 1-800-423-6246. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/TRM.aspx.

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a Minor Partition on a 12.85-acre property in the Multi-Family Residential District. The proposed development includes: 22 lots for single family detached dwellings.

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE

C L A S S I F I E D S

TOWN HALL:

48 lots for zero lot line townhome dwellings.

parcel for approximately 124 multifamily units.

On 10/12/2022 at 1 p.m.: The entire contents of C-19, Container-12, and Container-9 belonging to Chris Laird will be sold to the highest bidder. The high bidder(s) must remove the contents within 3 days. Sale takes place at Sisters Rental, 331 W. Barclay Drive, Sisters, OR. 541-549-9631

(Required Site Plan Review of proposed multi-family residential development is not included in this current proposal.)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Associated infrastructure (streets, utilities) and other site improvements.

Applicable Criteria:

City of Sisters Development Code (SDC): Chapter 2.3 –Multi-Family Residential District; Chapter 2.11 – Airport Overlay District; Chapter 3.1Access and Circulation; Chapter – Landscaping and Screening; Chapter 3.3 – Vehicle and Bicycle Parking; Chapter 3.5Public Improvements Standards; Chapter 4.1 – Types of Applications and Review Procedures; Chapter 4.5 – Master Planned Developments; Chapter – Land Divisions and Lot Line Adjustments

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Notice is hereby given that the City of Sisters Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the applications listed below. The hearing will be held according to SDC Chapter 4.1 and the rules of procedure adopted by the Council and available at City Hall. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be provided to Sisters City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters (mailing address PO Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759) or emailed to mmartin@ci.sisters.or.us. Comments should be directed toward the criteria that apply to this request and must reference the file number. For additional information, please contact Matthew Martin, Principal Planner at (541) 323-5208 or mmartin@ci.sisters.or.us. The staff report and recommendation to the hearings body will be available for review at least seven (7) days before the hearing. All submitted evidence and materials related to the application are available for inspection at City Hall. Copies of all materials will be available on request at a reasonable cost. The Planning Commission meeting is accessible to the public either in person or via Zoom online meeting. Meeting information, including the Zoom link, can be found on https://www.ci.sisters.or .us/meetings.

Site Location: Address: 15510 McKenzie Highway, Sisters, OR 97759; Tax Map and Lot: 15-10-5DC 7300; Zoning: Multi-Family Residential District - MRF; Airport Overlay DistrictAO

Request: The Applicant is requesting approval of a Master Plan, Tentative Subdivision Plat,

and a Minor Partition on a 12.85-acre property in the Multi-Family Residential District. The proposed development includes:

• 22 lots for single family detached dwellings.

• 48 lots for zero lot line townhome dwellings.

• 1 parcel for approximately 72 124 multifamily units.

(Required Site Plan Review of the proposed multi-family residential development is not included in this current proposal.)

• Associated infrastructure (streets, utilities) and other site improvements.

Applicable Criteria:

City of Sisters Development Code (SDC): Chapter 2.3 –Multi-Family Residential District; Chapter 2.11 – Airport Overlay District; Chapter 3.1Access and Circulation; Chapter 3.2 – Landscaping and Screening; Chapter 3.3 – Vehicle and Bicycle Parking; Chapter 3.5Public Improvements Standards; Chapter 4.1 – Types of Applications and Review Procedures; Chapter 4.5 – Master Planned Developments; Chapter 4.3 – Land Divisions and Lot Line Adjustments

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She hopes to “find some common ground and be able to move forward without stigma for those who are liv ing without four walls and running water.”

Thomas is careful in the language she uses to describe “people who are experienc ing houselessness,” because referring to someone sim ply as “homeless” creates a defining identity.

“I think it’s important for us to bridge that gap instead of ‘othering’ them,” she said.

Thomas notes that Sisters’ houseless population is dif ferent from that in Bend — virtually everyone without four walls and running water in Sisters Country is liv ing in the forest, as opposed to Bend, where there are encampments right in the urban area.

And circumstances are different for different popu lations in Sisters. Many for est dwellers are working in Sisters, and Thomas said they are independent and resourceful and “they don’t necessarily need that close connection to services.”

For those folks, needs are oriented around a sense of connection.

On the other hand, “there is a subset within Sisters Country that do have sig nificant mental health and/or substance abuse disorders,” she said.

Thomas has high hopes for positive outcomes from the Town Hall.

“It’s important to have dif ficult conversations, because this is a difficult topic,” she said. “I want to hear what people’s experiences have been. All voices should be heard as (we) move toward a solution. I hope it’s more solution-focused — that’s my optimism — rather than spinning our wheels on the negative things.”

For her, “solutions” mean that the community is able to “ensure that individual needs are being met.” That can mean very practical things, like extending public shower hours, providing access to water and to lockers so that forest-dwelling workers

don’t have to leave posses sions in camp.

“There are really tangible solutions,” she said.

Other panelists for the Houseless in Sisters Town Hall include Buddy Blair, who lives in the for est and works in Sisters; Lois Kaping, a faith-based advocate; Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid; Andrea Blum, Sisters city councilor; and Lt. Chad Davis of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the panel discussion starts at 6 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer ses sion. Information on vol unteer opportunities will be available. Sisters Fire Hall is located at 301 S. Elm St.

Coleen Thomas is Deschutes County’s homeless services coordinator. She will be one of the panelists at the “Houseless in Sisters” Town Hall.

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Parking was a non-issue as locals knew the off-street spots and how to avoid con gestion. Many — hundreds easily — rode their bikes to the event both to evade parking hassles and to get between venues in haste. The Festival provided handy bike corrals where riders could safely park their wheels.

Beer and wine was in abundance, yet officers from Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported no problems, only happy, well-mannered patrons. Watering holes were open late as the partylike atmosphere continued when

the last acts exited the stages.

Jamie Barlow and Rich Levitt from Eugene were taking in their 15th or 16th Festival. They made Village Green their first show on Friday and were dazzled by The Milk Carton Kids, who had the crowd in belly laughs with a deadpan opening schtick.

Levitt said: “I thought I was at a standup comedy club. These guys had us on the floor.”

Artist after artist had the crowds eating out of their hands with wit and charm and frequent humor-filled storytelling. Carly and Niles Diamond from Medford were typical in their observation:

“These artists are truly having a good time. I mean they are clearly happy to be here,” Carly said. Niles

added: “This is just plain, damned fun. No way we’d miss this.”

Leon and Vicki Bakeman from Silverdale, Washington, were impressed not just with the quality of the music but the feel they experienced from the artists and the fel low patrons.

“What fun this all is,” said Leon. “Sisters is such a cool place, and the Festival mood all over town is magical.”

Vicki wondered aloud how such a small town could pull it off.

It all appeared seamless thanks largely to the hun dreds of volunteers all decked out in their official Festival tee shirts.

“It’s party time,” shouted Lyla Walters as she and five others from Bend rolled through the streets on rented bikes. “We can’t afford the tickets,” she lamented, “but hey this is one big party, tickets or not, and we’re not missing it.”

“Next stop, the wine bar,” chimed in Bari Fisher, a mate, as they pedaled away.

There was lack of agree ment on which artist gave the best performance. Attendees all had their favorites, and conversation was lively with recommendations and impromptu reviews. On every corner it looked like bettors at the race track looking at the Racing Forum, handicapping the acts or strategizing on how to get to the next venue and be guaranteed a seat.

Festival Board Chair Terry Buchholz said, “I talked with Festival attendees and artists throughout the weekend and I think that the 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival far sur passed the expectations of both the artists and the festi valgoers. The free KidZone at Fir Street Park, SFF com munity celebration, and the diversity of music by 31 outstanding artists created a

true sense of community for both residents and visitors. Frankly, it wouldn’t have been such a huge success without the dedication and hard work of the SFF staff, volunteers, venues, board, and artists.”

“We’ll be back” was the common refrain as the cur tains came down Sunday and crowds eased out of town, in no hurry to replace the mood.

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State Unemployment Office located in the Pioneer Post Office building. She and her roommate shared an apart ment in North Portland. They used to stop on the way home from work to enjoy a beer, about the extent of Doris’ imbibing over 100 years. Every Saturday night the girls would attend dances at McElroy’s Ballroom, where they both met soldiers who would become their husbands.

Bill Bell was with the 29th Engineers, stationed in Portland, and they were mar ried February 5, 1944. With Doris’ father loaning them the down payment, they bought a house right away. They paid back the loan at $20 a month and had monthly mortgage payments of another $20. Having purchased the house for $5,000, they sold it for $8,000 and moved to their longtime home on Bonita Road in what was then Lake Grove.

In 1952, Bill and Doris bought the Knoll Printing Company in downtown Portland on SW Ankeny Street. Their daughters, Nancy and Suzy (Susan), attended Lake Oswego High School, with Nancy transfer ring to St. Mary’s in down town Portland her sophomore year.

Life changed suddenly and unexpectedly for Doris when her husband, Bill, died of a heart attack at age 52 while they were bowling with their local Elks group. By that time, Nancy was mar ried, and Suzy was attend ing Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. Suzy moved home to be with her mother and commuted from Lake Oswego to Gresham to attend classes.

Bill and Doris had two employees in their printing

business, but they had both left prior to Bill’s death. When one of the former employees, Arnold Johnson, heard about Bill’s death, he contacted Doris to see how she was going to keep the business going.

Doris had still been tak ing orders for printing and farming them out to another printer down the street. Johnson offered to come down from Washington on the weekends and do the printing for her. After a year, he came back full-time. After working together for six years, Doris and Arnold were married and lived in Doris’ home on Bonita Road, with its large yard where Bill had loved to garden, and a swim ming pool.

When the time came to retire, Arnold and Doris sold the business and the house, and moved to King City, where they enjoyed socializ ing with other retirees. Doris lost Arnold in 2005 and con tinued to live in King City for another 13 years, continuing to participate in social activi ties and card games.

Doris’ daughter, Suzy Ramsey, lives in Sisters, so Doris moved into The Lodge a month after it opened — one of the first residents.

“I love living here. And Suzy comes often to keep track of my bills and Medicare, and everything. She’s a whiz on the com puter,” Doris said.

The outside door in Doris’ apartment made it possi ble for Suzy to visit during COVID-19. Daughter Nancy, who lives in Pasco, couldn’t

come down for two years, but she will be here for the party.

Doris’ days are filled with activities organized by Alea Schliep, the life enrichment coordinator at The Lodge.

“Alea keeps us well-sup plied with activities,” Doris said.

On her own, Doris enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles and is an avid reader. Her daughter brought her a box of paper back books and she only has one left to read.

“I have had a rewarding life. I was able to keep the business and have an income to support myself,” Doris said of her 100 years.

Her philosophy of life is: “Keep active, take care of yourself and your health.”

She credits her long life to growing up on a farm, eating good food and no junk food. She has never been over weight, never smoked, and only had the occasional beer in her youth.

Doris summed it up: “I’ve had a good life. I’m blessed that way. I’ve gradually lost all the friends who were my age. They are all gone. If I hadn’t had children and fam ily, it would be hard. There are a lot of Lake Oswego kids who live here now (friends of her daughters), who come to visit me.” Doris has her two daughters and two grandsons, two stepchildren, five stepgrandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren.

When asked her thoughts on the state of the world, she replied, “I don’t like the way the world is going. I keep hoping and praying we don’t get in a war.”

After viewing his TED Talks online, she knew he was the right person to bring to Sisters. She wants students and community members “to hear a true story from some one who’s been there,” she said.

And Hoffman has been there.

As his website noted: “During his senior year at Clovis High School he was featured on the cover of BMXer Magazine , and was sponsored by Fox Racing, Spy Sunglasses, and Airwalk Shoes. On the surface, Tony’s path seemed des tined for stardom. However, in reality, Tony experienced crippling anxiety, depres sion, and suicidal ideations. Tony’s substance use began during his senior year, lead ing to the deterioration of his mental health, and opioid addiction soon fol lowed. Due to his misuse of Oxycontin and other drugs, a life of addiction, crime, homelessness, and incarcera tion became his reality.

“Since paroling prison, Tony has tirelessly worked towards achieving his goals and the dreams he’d set out for while incarcerated. He raced BMX professionally for several years and con tinued on to coach Brooke Crain to a fourth-place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, accomplishing his dream of

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going to the Olympics. The Freewheel Project was very successful for many years, helping thousands of youth through action sports before moving on to pursuing a very demanding national speak ing career. Today Tony is an author, an owner of pH Wellness drug and alcohol treatment facility, and one of the world’s most requested mental health and substance use speakers.”

That high profile put some pressure on Kiefer, who had to fundraise to bring him to Sisters. Local businesses and civic organizations stepped up and made it happen.

Kiefer is hopeful that many members of the com munity will attend the eve ning presentation to better understand the challenges faced by youth today.

“I just think that there are so many things that people aren’t aware of,” she said. “I just want people to be more aware.”

To learn more about Hoffman, visit https://www. tonyhoffmanspeaking.com.

SPEAKER: Life story of former addict will inspire others

Tony Hoffman.

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The OWL

Erik Dolson Columnist

Where are the workers?

For the last year, a con tractor friend near my home in Oregon has been unable to hire carpenters.

Three months ago, a mechanic couldn’t find a new muffler to install on my old truck.

Last month, stranded in Canada on a boat, I was told it could take three weeks to get a repair.

Two days ago, the owner of one of my favorite coffee shops announced he’s going to close because he can’t hire a barista.

Something is going on. It’s as if a whole genera tion of workers have dis appeared. Everywhere, in every industry.

Over the last two years,

explanations have included checks that went out to help workers through mas sive unemployment caused by COVID. Then, poor work ethics of Gen X were blamed. Supply chains from China, environmental regu lations in California, lack of housing, the weather …

I recently read a book, “The End of the World Is Just the Beginning,” by Peter Zeihan, and regularly watch Zeihan’s blog. You should too — Zeihan is brilliant. He points out that the world is changing quite rapidly, with falling popula tions as a primary cause.

I’m at a time of life where I’m insulated to some extent from world trends that don’t have an immedi ate impact on this Old White Liberal. Regular readers know I think there are too many people on Earth.

More accurately, I feel that a wasteful, exploitive, and arrogant species such as mankind is destined to destroy the world’s viabil ity through carelessness and hubris, at least as long as we poison the air and water, destroy the soils, and strip mine oceans to the point where they can no longer sustain a complex web of life.

I could blame capitalism for these sins, and have, but one also has to realize that capitalism has also led to the most significant elevation in

the standard of living of all mankind. This is partly the result of capitalism’s abil ity to quickly and efficiently reallocate resources, accord ing to books on economics I read a half century ago.

However, a related (and often hidden) ability of cap italism is to shift costs. Not only can capitalism quickly reallocate capital to create an immensely profitable (if unnecessary) social media, or wondrously effective (if cancerous) weed killers, the process does not require that capitalists who profit must pay for chemotherapy to cure the diseases they cause.

Which, of course, allows them to search for even more effective ways to add to the bottom line. (Unfortunately, guided by the human brain and unfettered by account ability, this search can result in fishing nets miles long bumping along the ocean bottom, killing all life in search of protein to be sold at $1 pound as a can of cat food.)

Here’s another old idea from economics textbooks: at some point, supply and demand will reach a bal ance. This would allow an Old White Liberal to buy a muffler for his old truck at least at some price, or a cookie and coffee at a café if he was willing to pay the bill and leave a tip.

This is where the process that has served us so well

may be breaking down. It may no longer be the case that we can buy it if we can afford it, or buy it used if we can’t. If there’s nobody to make it, bake it, saw it, or paint it, then “whatev eritis” might not be avail able at all, or so few can afford it that everything we want is now custom and ten times as expensive as before.

Which begs another question for the Old White Liberal. Is equality attain able, or even desirable? If there was true, absolute equality, would anyone make a muffler, install an alternator, build a house, serve a muffin, clean a fish?

And here’s one for my conservative friends: If cap italistic private equity firms buy up all the starter homes and turn them into rentals at rates that prevent young workers from building their own equity, have we killed incentive? Just asking.

My hope was that less labor might cause the value of labor to increase, and provide a more equal world for those who keep it run ning, that the “system” might reach a new balance. But I don’t know if that’s what will happen.

It might be that the road from a world where labor was plentiful and cheap to one where there are too few to do too much is likely to be a rough one.

• You don’t have to do this alone. Get help from other friends, family mem bers, clergy, doctors, and the Lifeline [988].

• Encourage (and offer to accompany) your friend to seek help and support from a crisis specialist, therapist, doctor, and/or clergy mem ber [if actively suicidal, take them to an emergency room].

If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is a phone call or click away:

• Deschutes County Crisis Line: 541-322-7500 ext. 9

• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (text or call)

• Veterans — Call 988, then press 1 or text 838255

• If you are 55 or older and feeling isolated or just want to have a friendly conversation, call the Senior Loneliness Line at 503-200-1633.

• If you are 21 or younger and want sup port for any problem, big or small, text teen2teen to 839863 or call YouthLine at 1-877-968-8491.

PREVENTION: Those struggling urged to get help