The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLV No. 47 // 2022-11-23

and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

Council passes on city manager candidates

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

After a month of advertising the city manager opening in Sisters, screening applicants, narrowing the field to three finalists, and a week of panels, receptions, tours, and a final interview in front of the City Council, the Council decided not to offer the position to any one of the three candidates – Ron Tinseth, Keith Witcosky, or Simon Kim.

The City will begin the process over again.

Following the Council’s executive session on Friday morning, November 18, Mayor Michael Preedin

USFS to reduce hazardous fuels

Sisters Ranger District fire specialists are conducting brush removal work with Forest Service staff and contractors to mow approximately 3,300 acres of brush across several sites within three project areas.

Forest Service operators have started some of this work, while contractors were to start as soon as Monday. The three areas slated for brush removal include the Metolius Basin Vegetation Management Project, Sisters Area Fuels Reduction (SAFR), and Highway 20 project area. Mowing reduces hazardous fuels loading and helps prepare areas for prescribed fire treatments. Both mowing and prescribed burning can reduce the potential of highintensity wildfires. Mowing work is scheduled in the fall and winter months to take advantage of cooler weather and increased moisture, as

well as to minimize impacts to ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.

Fire specialists expect to treat approximately 1,317 acres in the Metolius Basin, to protect communities in the Camp Sherman area while retaining scenic values. Mowing will occur along Forest Service Road 14 near the Lower Black Butte Trailhead (Trail #4026), Forest Service Road 12, and Forest Service Road 1120. No trail or road closures are anticipated; however, the Forest Service asks the public to be aware of this work and avoid areas when mowing is occurring.

Along Highway 20, brush removal will occur near the junction with Forest Service Road 1012 (Cold Springs Cutoff Road), near Indian Ford Campground along Forest Service Road

Hawk on the wing...

Measure 114 destined for court fight

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Opponents have wasted no time in predicting a vigorous and lengthy court challenge to voters’ adoption of Measure 114. By a vote of 953,061 for and 925,252 against, the controversial ballot measure enacted a law outlining a procedure to apply for a permit-to-purchase for a firearm. The measure was designed to have permits be issued by law enforcement. Proponents of the measure, led by the faith-based organization Lift Every Voice, celebrated the passage of the measure, one of the

No action on winter campground use

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

A small storm of rumor has been brewing in town regarding the possibility of Creekside Campground becoming a location for houseless camping this winter.

According to Mayor Michael Preedin, “No one has currently come forward with a proposal to use the campground in the winter. No one on the City Council or City staff has made such a request.”

At a town hall on houselessness in October, when responding to a hypothetical question about using the campground for a houseless camp in the winter, Councilor Andrea Blum commented that if someone brought a proposal to City Council, they would listen. Several attendees seemed to take that as a green light, but no one has gone to the City to discuss the plan or ask if it would be possible.

In a later interview with Blum, she clarified what she meant by her comment at the town hall.

“If there is a group with an idea and a plan, the City Council will listen to it,” she Blum. “That doesn’t mean I think it will work or that we would approve something, but we don’t deny something out of hand. Given the barriers and public sentiment,

I doubt very seriously we would approve it. But I can’t speak for the whole City Council.”

There has been talk around town that “they” are organizing to use the campground, but “they” haven’t been identified nor has anyone brought a proposal to City Hall. The Cold Weather

Creekside Campground has been floated as a possible site for winter camping for the homeless —but no actual proposal has been made.

PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS

The Harris Hawk “Molly,” flown by Hank Minor of Sisters, got a workout last week, hunting for rabbits in the range north of Sisters.

PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS

OPINION

Letters to the Editor…

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The urbanization of Sisters

To the Editor:

Nugget reporter Bill Bartlett brought up many good issues in his recent article about not turning Sisters into Bend. As the developer of ClearPine, and the soon to be completed ClearPine Building, let me offer an alternative for Nugget readers to consider. When I was developing ClearPine, I wanted

to bring a different look to a part of the city, away from the Western theme of downtown. As it turns out, ClearPine really flourished, and I have had many kind words from the 200 or so residents who live there about the variety of housing styles, especially the 19 cottages. The new ClearPine Building will also have a different, more modern feel, in contrast to the

Shop small. It matters.

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

’Tis the season for shopping.

There’s nothing wrong with that — humans have an instinct for trade as strong as our instinct to explore and to build. It can get out of hand, of course, but shopping for gifts can be a delightful and uplifting experience.

It depends a lot on how you do it. There’s nothing uplifting about storming a Walmart on Black Friday, trampling anyone in the way of your big-screen TV purchase.

That’s not how we roll in Sisters. Here we have a rich ecosystem of small retailers who offer unique items that make meaningful gifts. Giving our trade to those small businesses is a pleasure — and maybe even an act of defiance.

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We swim in a sea dominated by Leviathans, powerful, monopolistic entities that are choking the life out of small shops that do a hell of a lot more for their communities than the giants ever do. They make their pull hard to resist. A friend of mine once told me that he feels bad when he sits on his couch and clicks the purchase button on Amazon. com for something he knows he could get locally. But, he said, he just can’t help himself. They make it so easy…

A few years back, thenco-owner of The Nugget Tom Mullen took a shot at Amazon. It hit the x-ring: Look around your favorite bricks-and-mortar stores — those are what Amazon is unfairly trying to eliminate. Most Americans aren’t retailers, but we do depend upon local retail to pay for the lion’s share of our needs as citizens. Unlike your local retailers, Amazon paid little or no taxes in most of these United States, until a few years ago.

If you can imagine a world without local retailers, you might want to imagine that same world without local police, clean water, and sewers.

There is a laundry list of why it’s a better experience to walk into a locally owned

(or even locally managed) shop to buy something. First and foremost for the buyer is service. That may mean there’s someone to help you pick out the right product, and if it’s the wrong product, just take it back to the store.

When shopping online, a savvy buyer may be able to work miracles with a smart phone but good luck to the person who attempts to actually use that smart phone to discuss a problem.

So there’s the proof of Amazon’s miracle: They’re eliminating jobs on Main Streets all across America, to feed the beast.

And the beast is your desire for instant gratification.

If you spend $100 with a local retailer, that money recirculates in the community a multitude of times, burgeoning the local economy.

Spend that Benjamin with Amazon and you achieve the opposite effect for your community — you diminish your local economy by several hundred dollars with your $100 purchase.

I once saw a woman in the bookstore peruse a book, pull out her phone and order it on Amazon. Yeah, I know. I restrained myself. I’ve done my part to swim against that tide. I regularly use Amazon to search for an obscure book, but I always order it locally.

It’s not just a matter of civic pride or responsibility. The locally crafted mug I drink my coffee out of every morning brings me a sense of satisfaction. Every time I use a piece of locally crafted leatherwork, it makes me smile. There’s something satisfying about hiking on Sisters Country trails in a pair of boots bought right here in town.

This weekend marks Small Business Saturday, an event created by American Express in 2010, because that Leviathan at least recognized that a vibrant small business community remains critical to the well-being not only of the American economy, but of our social fabric as well.

Shop small this weekend. It matters. And it’s a pleasure.

Jess Draper of TheNuggetand Jennifer Seher, Sisters Community Thanksgiving organizer, celebrated the contributions of Nuggetadvertisers to the beloved local tradition.

Dumping a problem at center

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Numerous complaints and accompanying photographs have arrived in The Nugget office, reporting on the dismaying condition of Sisters Recycle Center located on West Sisters Park Drive.

People are using the location as an unofficial dump, leaving large quantities of discarded oil and other fluids, furniture, copious quantities of styrofoam packing materials, and just general junk that is not recyclable at the center.

Public Works Director Paul Bertagna told The Nugget that, unfortunately, this is not a new problem. When the recycle center

was built in the early 2000s, Deschutes County ran the center and had a part-time employee on site to ensure the appropriateness of recyclables, and to reduce contamination of materials.

When the City of Sisters took over, the center no longer had someone on site. Bertagna said his public works crew went by almost every day to clean up nonrecyclable materials left by residents of Sisters Country.

At that point in time, garbage services were provided by High Desert Disposal, and they hauled away the full recycle bins, and replaced them with empty ones.

According to City Finance director Joe O’Neill, Republic Services

took over the garbage franchise from High Desert in March 2019. They service about 2,000 residential and commercial customers in the city of Sisters, which includes weekly curbside recycling, and two large seasonal yard waste collections in the spring and fall.

Those who live outside the city limits don’t have curbside recycling and may account for a majority of the recycled materials at the recycle center. Glass recycling is not provided curbside for anyone, and can be done at the recycle center.

There have been two solid-waste rate increases since the franchise was transferred to Republic

High Desert Chorale tunes up for holidays

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

If it’s Sisters, and it’s Christmas, then the High Desert Chorale is taking the stage for its annual winter concert at Sisters Community Church. This year’s performances will be December 2 at 7 p.m. and December 4 at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 1300 McKenzie Hwy.

The theme for this year’s songfest is “The Glory of Christmas.” The group of some 50 community singers will perform 10 works. They will be preceded by a bell choir known as the

Twelve Tones performing a Bell Prelude led by Lola Knox.

The Twelve Tones, formerly organized as Sisters High Desert Bell Choir, will also be appearing at Sisters Library December 3 at 11:30 a.m., in an annual gathering with a program: “Know Joy.” Founded in 2008, the bell choristers are a staple of musical entertainment in Sisters Country.

The Chorale will take on challenging pieces.

“There will be some favorites,” said Connie

Growth concerns a focus of City policy

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Concerns about the pace and nature of growth in Sisters loom large as the City of Sisters works on its housing plan.

At their November 17 meeting, the Planning Commission approved resolutions acknowledging the Sisters Housing Plan Update and the Efficiency Measures Report related to the updated Comprehensive Plan. Following those two approvals, the Planning Commission conducted a

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public hearing addressing proposed text amendments to Sisters Development Code to support the recommendations of the Sisters Housing Plan Update and Efficiency Measures Report.

And concerns about the impact of growth were front and center for citizens and commissioners alike.

Chair Jeff Seymour said, “I don’t want to see Sisters become an enclave for the wealthy. There are things we can do now to provide for the next generation – not major

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 Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Community Church. 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 Thurs., 9 a.m., (3rd in Nov.) BBR 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

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People have been dumping all manner of non-recycling materials at the Sisters Recycling Center. See CHORALE on

Lady Outlaws look forward to successful basketball season

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws will return 10 players to their varsity squad this season, including six experienced, veteran seniors.

Seniors include Haleigh Froelich, Ellie Mayes, Delaney McAfee, Ashlynn Moffat, Josie Patton, and Hadley Schar.

Froelich was a SecondTeam, All-Conference pick last year, and will play at post again this year. She runs the court well, is a strong fin isher around the basket, and a good rebounder, especially on the offensive boards.

Mayes will play at both the guard and wing positions. Mayes is a fiery competitor and can shoot the long ball as well as anyone on the team. She is also able to drive to the basket and finish.

McAfee is a solid allaround player. She’s a hus tler, has a great attitude and work ethic, and can hit the open shot. She also contrib utes on the defensive end with a few steals every game.

Moffat is a shooting guard and one of the team’s better three-point shooters. She has worked hard to improve her game, and is seen as a team leader.

Patton plays as a power forward, and is also a leader on the team. She’s tall, strong, and athletic, and plays hard all over the court.

She’s also a good passer, and can score in the paint as well as knock down the outside shot.

Schar’s season was cut short last year due to a shoul der injury, but she’s back this year, and will play as a guard. She’s a pesky defender and makes a lot of hustle plays on the court. She’s a good ball handler, and can hit three-point shots, mid-range pull-ups, and she can score on drives to the basket.

Juniors Maggie Lutz and Ila Reid, and sophomores Emma Sahlberg and Shae Wyland, are also back for another year on varsity.

Lutz will handle the duties as the Outlaws’ point guard. Maggie is a tenacious on-ball defender, a good ball handler and passer, and she can knock down the threepointer. Lutz is nursing a knee injury from soccer but hopes are she’ll be recovered and ready to go by the start of the season.

Reid is a small forward, and is a hard-worker and strong competitor. She can hit from mid-range, and drive the ball to the basket.

She’s an active defender and a good communicator on the court.

Sahlberg plays at post. She plays hard, loves the game, and gets better every day. Wyland is a tall, athletic forward, and runs the court well. She can score on the fast break and rebound the ball for put-backs. She’s also a great defender and shot blocker.

New to the team this year are juniors Savannah Davisson and Jenna Lake, and freshman Norah Thorsett.

Davisson will play at the wing position. She’s a scrappy player and a hustler. She has a desire to improve and will bring a quality of toughness to the team.

Lake is a transfer from Willamette High School and will play at guard. She’s a dedicated basketball player and works year-round to improve her game. She’s an excellent three-point shooter and a tough competitor.

Thorsett rounds out the roster and will see time at point guard. She will be an offensive threat from the out side and when she drives to the basket. She plays hard on

both ends of the court.

Coach Paul Patton returns for his second year as head coach, after two years as the assistant coach. Jordan Wilkins joins the coaching staff and will coach the JV team as well as serving as the assistant varsity coach. Wilkins has coached a vari ety of sports, coached foot ball this season, and worked with youth in camp settings. Haylie Hudson will also be an assistant coach. Haylie graduated from Sisters, is a former player, and has a good rapport with the athletes.

“We have a strong senior group with a lot of varsity experience,” Coach Patton said. “Our entire roster is capable of playing big min utes and making strong con tributions. This will be our first year in a new league at the 3A level and we’re not sure what to expect, which can be a good thing because anything is possible.

“We are working on being an up-tempo team that puts pressure on the oppos ing team’s defense by rac ing the ball up court,” Patton added. “We also want to be an aggressive defensive team that forces the other team

into uncomfortable situa tions. We’re a tall and ath letic bunch,+ and that should help us win the rebounding battle if we commit to doing our job when the ball is in the air.”

The team has yet to set team goals, but they have set standards of behavior: exhibit sportsmanship; be dedicated to putting in the time and effort; be respon sible for our own actions; no one ever has to clean up after the Outlaws; always be posi tive in communication — no gossiping or complaining.

Patton told The Nugget that the team has commit ted to remind each other of these standards, encour age each other to live up to them, and to hold each other accountable.

The girls basketball pro gram is still hoping more girls will join the program so they will be able to have a JV team. Regardless of the size of their roster they expect to have a successful season.

Sisters will kick off their preseason at home on Wednesday, November 30, with a game against the Burns Highlanders.

Artwalk in Sisters the day after Thanksgiving

By Helen Schmidling Correspondent

It’s happening – the day after Thanksgiving. Some call it Black Friday and if we get snow, it may be a White Friday, but Sisters Arts Association still calls it The 4th Friday Artwalk. This month’s Artwalk offers excitement and variety. Put away your leftover turkey and trimmings, and walk through the galleries of Sisters. Maps are available in all gallery locations.

Toriizaka Art welcomes two soulful artists – both working equally with their head, hands, and heart. Lawrence Stoller is a worldrenowned crystal-and-bronze sculptor. His quest for finding beauty in natural crystals has taken him to all corners of the world in search of amazing and unique stones. Once the stones are in his possession, he and the artisans who work with him study the stones over an extended period to determine how to best cut

and present them to reveal their inner secrets. Stoller’s mega-crystal and bronze sculptures have been featured in galleries from Fifth Avenue to Rodeo Drive and museums around the world. AJ Evansen is a ceramicist specializing in delicate porcelain ves sels finished with crystalline glazes. All of Evansen’s ves sels are thrown on a potter’s wheel and high-fired for an extended period to enable the crystals to form in the glaze. The process is arduous and results in a significant number of lost pieces. The result for the surviving pieces is unique and stunning, with unpredict able crystalline shapes in iri descent hues. Both artists live and work in Central Oregon, and both artists will be fea tured through mid-December.

The She Show at the Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery aims to raise money for Saving Grace of Oregon, a local women’s shelter and support center. The orga nization helps survivors of domestic and sexual vio lence find safety and healing. Under the direction of Kit Stafford, local artists have created artwork with titles including an uplifting phrase or sentence that begins with “she” or “her,” to send a mes sage of hope to women who need it. All pieces are $40, with 100 percent of the pro ceeds going to Saving Grace. Some pieces are still avail able for purchase.

Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop’s focus is on photog raphy, with late-fall and early-winter images by Greg Davidge, Dennis Schmidling, Gary Albertson, and Steve Giardini, and “Reciprocity,” a display of photography

depicting wildlife and daily life of the Turkana and other tribes from Kenya, by Wendy Birnbaum. Birnbaum real ized a 50-year dream last June when she went to Africa on a photo safari. She met the Turkana, semi-nomadic tribes who live in a very remote area of the Northern Kenya Rift Valley not far from Ethiopia. They rarely interact with the Western World. Currently, they are suffering from a major drought, which threat ens their health, food, and livelihood. Their cattle, goats, sheep, animals, and people are becoming ill and dying from the severe lack of food and water. In a spirit of reci procity, a percentage from the sale of her photographs will be sent back to these tribes.

Hood Avenue Art cele brates its one-year expansion anniversary. The added space allows for more local art ists, including Glen Corbett, Barbara Cella, Diane L. Farquhar Hallstrom, Gary Cooley, K.C. Snider, Ruth Carroll, and Lyne Cook. In celebration, a gallery-wide group show explores the theme “Peace’d Together.”

Some art ists pieced together their art or added on, while oth ers together contem plated peace for all, fami lies, or just a sense of peace in a place.

Featured at Clearwater Gallery is local jewelry artist Wendy Vernon. Vernon meticulously hand-makes each piece using a variety of fine gem stones and crystals, includ ing druzy agate, labradorite, and geode slices. Every cre ation is unique, with distinc tive characteristics. Wine and light appetizers will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. on 4th Friday.

Opening on Friday and running through Christmas is the Stitchin’ Post staff’s Handcrafted Gift Boutique. Selections range from quilts and stuffed animals through everyday items, as well as ornaments and holiday dec orations and do-it-yourself kits.

Raven Makes Gallery is open again. The gal lery’s ever-growing range of fine art and jewelry from the Southwest, Plains, First Nations, and Alaska Native artists range from museumquality masters to innova tive new talent. They con tinue to offer positive energy and beauty to art lovers worldwide.

Wildflower Studio wel comes the holiday season with love and gratitude for all things that bring us appreciation for life, family,

and the beauty around us. The shop features local art prints, handmade leather bags, stained and fused glass, cards, candles, diffusers, and more. Stop by for your holiday gifts this season. Celebrate Artwalk from 12 to 4 at Wildflower.

Every fourth Friday, Sisters Arts Association gives away two $50 gift certificates toward purchases from each gallery that participates in the Artwalk. This is called “Quick Draw.” But in order to win, you have to sign up. The Quick Draw is funded by Coldwell Banker Bain in Sisters. Even if you don’t live in Sisters, you can enter to win. SAA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, does not share or sell personal information, so you can enter to win without any worries. They will keep you posted, via occasional email, about the arts in our community.

Sisters Arts Association wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season to come. Please shop locally.

Elephant on the Killamanjaro plain by Wendy Birnbaum at Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop.

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“Socrates” a crystal sculpture by Lawrence Stoller is featured at Toriizaka Art gallery.

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“Chilkat Moon Mask” an original work by Kolten Khasalus Grant, British Columbia, is featured at Raven Makes Gallery.

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Eight Sisters football players named to All-League teams

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

Eight Outlaw football players were selected to AllLeague teams, including junior Justin DeSmet and senior Jessey Murillo, who were First-Team selections.

DeSmet, who was also a team captain, earned FirstTeam Running Back, and First-Team Defensive Back. Justin had 70 carries for 437 yards, two touchdowns, and averaged 6.24 yards per carry. He also had nine receptions for 63 yards. On defense, DeSmet recorded 32 tackles, 13 assists, and two interceptions. DeSmet had a huge impact on the Outlaws’ football program. He ran the ball hard and made big plays when his team needed him to.

Coach Clayton Hall said, “It was fun to watch Justin develop this year and we are very excited to have him back next year. At corner, Justin had an incredible year. He did a great job in coverage, but was very skilled in coming up in the run game, and mak ing a great form tackle. Justin is an athlete who is never sat isfied and will always strive to improve his game on both sides of the ball.”

Murillo earned FirstTeam, All-League Offensive Lineman. Hall noted that despite being undersized at that position, Jessey’s tech nique, football IQ, and deter mination allowed him to be a very successful lineman. Jessey was also considered the captain of the offensive line.

Jessey was also a SecondTeam, All-League Defensive Lineman pick. He finished league with 35 tackles, and

11 assists. He was the athlete you could find everywhere on the field, making tackles and running down the player with the football. Hall noted that, as a defensive end, Jessey had a great motor, and would play until the whistle on every play. Hall added that the Outlaws will miss his relentless attack on defense.

Adam Maddox-Castle, a senior and one of the cap tains, earned Second-Team, All-League Running Back, and was also a Second-Team Defensive Back pick. He is an exceptional athlete, and was a dual threat for the Outlaws this year. Adam had 56 carries for 377 yards, five touchdowns, and averaged 6.73 yards per carry. He also had 10 receptions for 157 yards and one touchdown. On defense Maddox-Castle tallied 30 tackles, six assists, and one interception.

Hall said, “In our ‘Beef’ offense, Adam made key blocks and ran the ball very well for us. He also lined up in the slot as a receiver in the spread and made some big catches for us on offense. At free safety, Adam did a very good job at coming up and making big hits defend ing the run, and playing the deep third defending the pass. Adam has great instincts, a nose for the football, and always flew to the ball to make a punishing tackle on the ball carrier.”

Senior Hudson Symonds was a Second-Team Offensive Lineman pick, and did a great job for the Outlaws at that posi tion. Hudson also was selected Honorable-Mention Linebacker. Symonds had 13 tackles and six assists.

“Hudson is a very physical and athletic offensive guard, who did a great job pull ing and blocking to open up holes for our running backs,” said Hall. “He started the season on the defensive line, but then became a middle linebacker midway through the season, which helped the Outlaws’ success on defense. Hudson did a great job using his speed and strength to get the quarterback and ball car rier, and then administered a punishing tackle on his opponent.”

Senior Henry Rard was a Second-Team Center pick, and also earned HonorableMention Defensive Lineman.

Rard finished with 19 tackles and seven assists.

Hall said, “Week in and week out Henry was tasked with taking on the other team’s biggest and tough est defenders while playing center. Henry never flinched while taking on his assign ments and did a great job all year blocking in our running and passing game. At nose guard this year, Henry did a great job creating chaos in the opposition’s run game, and putting pressure on the quarterback. A lot of our success this year on defense was because of what Henry was doing on the defensive line, disrupting blocking schemes.”

Mason Sellers, a senior, earned Second-Team Linebacker, and finished league with 17 tackles and seven assists.

Hall said, “At outside line backer, Mason did an incred ible job tackling, forcing run ning backs inside towards our defense, and defending the flats. Mason’s speed and technique helped him be a very successful defender and someone who we could count on defense.”

Senior Brody Duey was

a Second-Team pick as a punter, and earned Honorable Mention as a kicker. He went 14-for-15 on PATs (point after touchdown) and was one-forone for a 27-yard field goal.

“As a first-year football player, Brody made a huge impact on our special teams,” Hall said. “His ability to punt the ball quickly and effi ciently helped our team have advantage in field position numerous times throughout the season. He was also very skilled in kicking PATs, field goals, and kickoffs. He was a very valuable asset to our team, and he improved every week of the season.”

Senior Easton Moore rounded out the All-League picks, earning HonorableMention Quarterback. Moore went 36/85 for 577 yards passing on the season, and seven touchdowns.

“Easton had a great year at quarterback and helped our team win many football games,” said Hall. “Despite being in a predominantly run offense, he threw the ball very well when his number was called. I think he sur prised a lot of people with his level of play, accuracy, and arm strength.”

He [Hudson] started the season on the defensive line, but then became a middle linebacker midway through the season, which helped the Outlaws success on defense.

— Coach Clayton Hall

Navigating Santiam

Pass in winter

By Stuart Ehr Correspondent

Driving “The Pass” — as in Santiam Pass — doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking or potentially hazardous undertaking, if you follow the rules.

For Central Oregonians heading westward we have many routes that have a “pass.” This includes Santiam Pass — Highway 20, joined by Highway 126 to Eugene, Highway 22 to Salem, and Highway 20 to Sweet HomeTombstone Pass. To the south is Willamette Pass, Highway 58 to Eugene, and northbound Highway 26, Government Camp, to Portland.

All of these passes have their own challenges; how ever rules and laws apply to all of them. Oregon State Troopers see the same viola tions over and over again, often resulting in crashes, minor to fatal.

Senior State Police Trooper Lieutenant Jason Hansen states that the big gest violation is not having the right traction tires.

“What is I see every year is that folks just don’t have the proper tires when they go through the pass, and understanding Oregon chain laws and what a traction tire is and isn’t,” he said. “That is probably problem num ber one. If people properly prepared with the right tires, would probably save 90 per cent of our problems.”

All of the information on what constitutes a legal snow tire and what vehicles they must be installed on can be found at the excellent resource: Tripcheck.com.

“To meet the traction tire qualifications it has to have the mountain symbol with the snowflake. A lot of peo ple have all-season tires and think that it must be good. An all-season tire is not a winter tire,” Hansen said.

Another violation leading to crashes is speed.

“The basic rule (for speed) is that you should always drive at the reason able speed for the conditions on the highway,” Hansen noted. “If you are driving at 55 mph and can’t see the roadway on packed snow, it’s not the speed you should be going; 35 miles an hour or less is the reasonable speed with good winter trac tion tires. If you have an

OHSET riders prepare for season

By Katy Yoder Correspondent

Their coats are long and fuzzy, but Sisters Country horses are getting ready for another season of competi tion with the Oregon High School Equestrian Team (OHSET) from Sisters High School. Team Coach Theresa Siler just secured a practice location for the six students planning to participate next year. Their first practice will be December 1. Siler is excited to welcome back returning athletes as well as some new faces to the team.

The first meet for com petitors will be in February, then another in March and April.

“If our athletes do well, they’ll compete at the State meet held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. If they do well at State, they can participate in Regionals, which is between Oregon and Washington competi tors,” said Siler. “We’d love people to come out and cheer us on at the meets held at Brasada Ranch, which is a beautiful facility.”

The OHSET members compete in a variety of events or patterns, includ ing Drill Team, Gaming, Trail, Dressage, Reining, Hunt Seat over Fences, Western Horsemanship, Working Pairs, and Rancher

and Showmanship. Siler says returning athletes will compete in gaming (timed events like barrel racing), and performance events like showmanship or in-hand trail. A new team member plans to compete in jump ing. Although not always the case, current athletes all own their own horses.

“We’re also excited about our drill team,” said Siler. “I help out coaching the drill team with my daugh ter. This will be our second

year competing, which is like synchronized swimming on horseback. We have a team of five, and are in the beginning steps of creat ing our pattern, which hap pens first on foot. We’re putting maneuvers and pat terns together. Hopefully, in December we’ll begin prac ticing on horseback.”

The OHSET season began officially on November 1, and depending on how competitors do, sometimes doesn’t end until June.

Athletes will begin practic ing once a week at first to let the horses get back into shape, then they’ll ease into the season with practices twice per week.

To learn more, visit https://web.ohset.com. Students can join up until the first meet, so there’s still time to get involved. Students in grades 9-12 interested in participating in OHSET can contact Theresa Siler to learn more at tstic364@aol.com or 541-891-5500.

Ava Siler (left) and Lucy Siler (right) braved the snow and cold as they prepared to compete in an equestrian in-hand event last season.

PHOTO PROVIDED

all-season tire, 10 or 15 may be the reasonable speed. It really just depends on the conditions on the vehicle.”

There are very few pass ing areas on Santiam Pass. The lane stripes are often hidden beneath snow and ice.

“And it’s very easy to have those head-on colli sions,” Hansen noted. “So slowing down, having the proper tires, putting your chains on when required. All those rules are there to keep people from being injured in serious motor vehicle accidents.”

A very aggravating and illegal action State Police see too often is passing snowplows on the right.

“They have a wing plow and the front plow and they are evacuating snow to the right as they are plowing, and these people come up there in a hurry and they don’t want to go slow, because obviously the snow plows are going slower, 15 to 20 miles per hour,” the trooper said. “People (are) getting (in) a hurry and they wanna go faster than that, and so they pass the snow plow on the right!

“You cannot make a more unsafe pass, in my opinion, than blindly going through plowed snow around a snow plow with all with signs say ing, Don’t pass snowplows on the right.”

Not only are you driving into a wall of snow, but also ice and gravel and doing it blindly. Drivers have no idea what is on the other wall of flying snow. It could be an embankment or a stalled truck.

“Wait; take your time,” Hansen said. “I think that’s the biggest thing up there on the Santiam Pass is if people took their time and slowed down for those 20 or 25 miles to get over the pass

and down the other side. A lot of our crashes would be reduced.

“People get stuck behind a slow moving vehicle and they get anxious and they want to get from point A to point B, they get in a hurry that just spells a recipe for disaster. In 23 years, I’ve seen it all. Slow down!”

Paying attention to mixed conditions is paramount as you drive any of the passes.

“We have shaded areas up on the pass, where the shade will hold the snow and ice all day long,” Hansen noted.

A car may go from dry or wet pavement to a curve in the icy shade, and that’s where trouble starts. Caught by surprise, the driver may overcorrect the slide, and end up crossing into oncom ing lanes and traffic.

On Santiam Pass there are a few spots where driv ers must be extra cautious. The narrow, steeply inclined area winding around Hogg Rock is dangerous, with its blind curve and a downhill grade where braking can be difficult. If you have the ability to downshift, keep ing positive torque on your wheels, consider using that technique to stay in control and save your brakes.

Hogg Rock is also an avalanche zone. And yes, there are avalanches. About 10 years ago a local busi ness consultant was doing his weekly drive over the pass. When paralleling Hogg Rock an avalanche let loose. It buried his Range Rover up to the windows. He sat there for 45 minutes until ODOT could dig him out. It would have gone faster but avalanches continued, even burying some of the ODOT vehicles.

Note: If buried in an ava lanche at Hogg Rock, stay calm. Stay with your vehicle. Help is on the way. If you have any doubt whether your exhaust pipe is free, turn off your vehicle to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

Before starting out, make sure you have at least two extra hours’ worth of fuel on

board. You never know when you will end up at an acci dent site, waiting sometimes hours to move. Likewise have extra-warm clothing; consider even a sleeping bag.

Drivers may sigh a breath of relief as they come down the straightaway to Lava Lake. Not so fast. This lowlying and often shaded area will pull that icy air off the lake and put it on what looks like a dry, benign stretch of road. Many drivers have been surprised when they lose control on the Lava Lake stretch and end up on their top.

Some of the best tools are available even before start ing your drive. Tripcheck. com, with its road cams and road reports, will give you an idea what you’re driving into. A weather app, with conditions by the hour, may help you stay out of any active snowstorms. Consider your departure time. Early afternoon, when the sanders and plows have been at work for hours during the warmest part of the day, is often the best time to consider driv ing the pass. It should also get you to the valley before dark.

Trooper Hansen also states what should be obvi ous, especially in such chal lenging conditions: “There is distracted driving. People playing on their phones (on the pass). I’ve seen people taking selfies, reading the news!”

Another danger Hansen warns about is combining distracted driving with drugs and alcohol: “That is a dou ble, triple whammy!”

Ninety percent of the fatal accidents the State Police investigate have drugs or alcohol, or both, and even distracted driving involved.

“Again, best advice: Slow down,” Hansen said. “Having the proper tires, putting your chains on when you’re required, those rules are there to keep people from being injured in motor vehicle accidents.”

A true traction tire should have this symbol.

PHOTO PROVIDED

People get stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle and they get anxious and they want to get from point A to point B; they get in a hurry that just spells a recipe for disaster. In 23 years, I’ve seen it all. Slow down!

—

State Police Trooper Lieutenant Jason Hansen

Bend restricts homeless camping

BEND (AP) — City Council members in Bend have approved strict new rules for homeless camping that will limit where, when, and how people can live out side, as a growing number of cities across the state seek to control encampments amid a surging homelessness cri sis driven by an affordable housing shortage and the coronavirus pandemic.

OPB reports that the code change, approved Wednesday, November 16, will require people camping on city property and public right-of-ways such as side walks and landscaping strips to move locations by 600 feet, or one block, every 24 hours. Camping in residen tially zoned areas will be banned completely.

To prevent large encamp ments from forming, the new measure also regulates how big camps can be — no more than 12 feet by 12 feet — and how far apart they must be — no closer than 150 feet. Only three camps per block will be allowed.

Additionally, the code dictates what homeless peo ple can possess while living outdoors. Only items con sidered by the city as nec essary will be allowed. The storage of property such as generators and household furniture will be prohibited, unless related to “camping,

sleeping, or keeping warm and dry.”

The controversial code change elicited emo tional reactions during the November 16 meeting — mirroring similar contentious debates elsewhere in Oregon, including Portland, as cit ies across the state struggle to address homelessness on their streets.

As in other Oregon cities, Bend officials have found themselves in the middle of heated public wrangling over encampment sweeps. Bend has come under grow ing pressure from some resi dents to clear camps, but the vast majority of people who testified during Wednesday’s meeting urged councilors not to pass the code change, according to OPB.

Councilor Mo Mitchell, who voted against the code, said they thought the change “causes a lot of harm,” expressing concern that it was passed too quickly and would only further criminal ize homelessness in the city.

“My concern is that it’s going to result in a lot of police involvement,” Mitchell said. “Police are not trained in a way to understand some of these complexities.”

Councilor Melanie Kebler, the city’s mayorelect, said the purpose of the code was to lay some ground

rules about what kind of camping would be allowed.

“Our community has been asking for some clarity,” Kebler said. “I think that we are moving to achieve that.”

Previously, Bend had no code on the books regarding camping on city property. The City could only remove a campsite if it was declared a public safety hazard and had received a 72-hour evic tion notice, something City Manager Eric King has done on multiple occasions the past two years, OPB reports.

How the City will enforce the code remains unclear and is not spelled out in the code. City officials have stated that discussions on establish ing administrative rules will begin in December and run through March.

The 2022 point-in-time count tallied at least 1,300 unhoused adults and chil dren in Central Oregon, and noted Bend in particular has several hundred fewer shel ter beds than are needed, according to OPB.

Elsewhere in Oregon, Portland City Council recently passed a mea sure that bans street camp ing and established desig nated areas where home less people will be allowed to camp. The measure is slated to fully go into effect in 2024.

Man convicted of manslaughter in Bend

BEND (AP) — A jury in Central Oregon has acquitted a man of murder but found him guilty of manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of a Black man outside a night club in Bend.

The jury convicted Ian Cranston Wednesday, November 16, on charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter, assault, and two counts of unlawfully having a weapon, in the death of Barry Washington Jr., Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said in a news release.

Much of the incident, including the shooting by Cranston, was captured on video and the case hinged on whether jurors thought Cranston acted in selfdefense, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. The

convictions came after a two-week trial and more than six hours of deliberations.

Washington was killed by a gunshot in downtown Bend early on September 19, 2021. Police who responded to the scene arrested Cranston, who is white.

The men did not appear to know each other before the shooting but they fought after Washington compli mented a woman Cranston was dating, prosecutors have said. Defense law yers said Cranston shot Washington because he feared for his safety, while prosecutors said the fight was over before the shooting happened.

The killing spurred racial justice protests at the time of Washington’s death and dur ing the trial.

Sisters Community ank sgiving Dinner

All are invited to come together and share a free holiday meal at the ninth annual Community anksgiving Dinner, ursday, November 24, 12-4 p.m. at Sisters Communit y Church, 130 0 McKenzie Hwy

Volunteer For Community ank sgiving Dinner

Interested in volunteering with the Community anksgiving Dinner this year? Contact volunteer coordinator Kimberly Finney at 541-788-2929. Texting is preferred

Weekly Food Pantr y 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 shopping-st yle distribution are available. Call 541-549-4184 for information.

Sisters Garden Club Puzzle Sales

ank you to the Sisters Communit y for supporting Sisters Garden Club by helping them sell their 25th Anniversar y Edition “Quilts in the Garden” Puz zle. Puz zles are currently available for purchase for $20 at the following locations: Ray ’s Food Place, e Gallimauf ry, Fika Sisters Co eehouse, and Metamorphosis Salon

Purchase puz zles now before they are all gone. ey make great gif ts . Contact 971-246 040 4 for more information

Fre e 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

Fre e 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 f rom 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, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and seniors can drive through the parking lot to pick up a meal on those days . Come on by ; no need to make a reser vation. For more information call 541-678-5483.

Sisters High Deser t Chorale Concer ts e Sisters High Desert Chorale will usher in the Sisters holiday season with t wo f ree Christmas concerts. “ e Glor y of Christmas” introduces the season in a beautif ul way with both newer and traditional songs . Concerts will be per formed December 2 at 7 p.m. and December 4 at 2:30 at the Sisters Community Church, 130 0 W. McKenzie Hw y. Come, enjoy, and celebrate the glory of the season with us . Call 541-588 0362 for more information

Sisters Cold Weather Shelter Winter Meals

Sisters Cold Weather Shelter is unable to o er overnight shelter this year. ey will be o ering hot meals t wice a week at the following locations December through February : Mondays 2-4 p.m. at Wellhouse Church , 222 N Trinit y Way ; ursdays 2-4 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 130 0 McKenzie Hwy For more information, email sisterscoldweathershelter@ gmail.com

Camp Sherman Holiday Ba zaar

December 2 & 3, join in a festive communit y gathering at the Communit y Hall with wreaths , crafts , and goodies for sale. Friday hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a soup dinner while you browse. Saturday hours: 10 to 3 p.m. Come find that special gift! Call 541-595-2719

Sisters Holiday Showcase Auditions

On ursday, December 8 , the SHS Jaz z Choir will host the eighth annual Sisters Holiday Showcase. is showcase will be a fun, f amily-friendly holiday variet y show. We are looking for all types of talents (adult s and students) — the more unique the better. Live auditions will occur in the high school choir room on Tuesday, November 29, f rom 6 to 8 p.m. Please email rick.johnson@ssd6. org for an audition time or to send video auditions (submit by November 29). Call 541-549 4045 ext. 5826.

Fre e Weekly Meal Service

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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 underst anding of PD. Please join us the second ursday of the month 1-2:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library, 110 N . Cedar St. Sisters . For more information contact Carol Pfeil, program coordinator of Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, 541-6 68-6599 or carol@parkinsonsresources .or.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Caregiver Support 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 ever y third Wednesday of the month f rom 4:30-5:30 p.m. is is a f ree f amily-caregiver support group featuring local organiz ations For more information call 541-548-3049.

Save the Rubberbands Are you the recipient of a bundle of Nuggets each week? ose f at rubberbands are highly valued . If you save them, we’d love to use them again. Call 541-549-9941.

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 Hw y. For more information, visit: www.FamilyKitchen .org

ree Sisters Lion’s Club 11th Annual Holiday Faire Great selection of handmade items f rom local vendors High quality! Unique gif ts! Free admission! Open daily November 25th to December 17th. 311 E . Cascade in Sisters (Old Antler Arts building) Monday through Friday, 10 a .m. until 5 p.m., S aturday 10 a .m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a .m. until 4 p.m

Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Sisters High School Band is selling World’s Finest Chocolate bars for $1 each. e band is raising money to support the program’s expenses . Buy chocolate bars directly f rom any band student or stop by e Nug get lobby. Payment can be by cash or check (made out to Sisters High School Band). Questions? 541-977 8494

GIRLY

Check out this adorable golden girl we call Girly! is sweet senior is nothing shor t of an all-around, a ectionate, people loving kind of cat! She’s looking for that special someone to spend a warm, quiet retirement with. Give wonderful little Girly a sof t spot to land and the chance to show you what a good companion is all about.

Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a .m. Sunday Worship

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N . Fir Street • 5 41-549-5831 10 a .m. Sunday Worship www.shepherdof thehillslutheranchurch.com

St . Edward the Mar tyr Roman Catholic Churc h 123 Trinit y Way • 541-549-9391 5:3 0 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a .m. Sunday Mass • 8 a .m. Monday-Friday Mass

e Church of Jesus Christ of L at ter-Day Saint s 452 Trinit y Way • Branch President, 541-420 -5670; 10 a .m. Sunday Sac rament Meeting

Calvar y Church 484 W. Washing ton St , Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a .m. Sunday Worship • www.ccsisters.org

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N . Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306 -8303 11 a .m. S aturday Worship

Baha’i Faith

Currently Zoom meetings: devotions , course trainings , informational firesides. Local contac t Shauna Rocha 541- 647-9826 • www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us

e Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 68825 Bro ok s Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087 8:30 a .m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10 :15 a .m. Episcopal Sunday Worship www.episcopalsisters.com

Sisters Church of the N az arene 67130 Har ring ton Loop Rd . • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz .org • info@sistersnaz .org 10 a .m. Sunday Worship

Sisters Communit y Church (Nondenominational) 130 0 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 9:30 a .m. Sunday Worship www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com

JV volleyball grew through season

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Sisters Outlaws JV volleyball squad finished their season 10-6, and showed marked improvement from start to finish. One big high light was winning Silver in the Crook County Tournament.

Ten players were on the roster, including freshman Alexis Gibney (setter); mid dle blockers Audrey Sybesma and Haven Heuberger both freshmen; freshman defen sive specialist Emma Long; Ava Stotts, a freshman; and sophomore Kristen Elbek, sophomore right side hitter Kiara Martin; outside hitters Brooklyn Cooper, a sopho more, and Tania Rebolledo, a junior; and sophomore libero Sophie Rush. Long and Elbek also played outside.

The players missed very few serves. They worked hard in practice, showed up early, and worked to improve their skills.

Varsity Coach Rory Rush said, “These girls had great mental toughness. They made great progress in learning not to let mistakes get in their way. They played well together as a team and showed improve ment as the season went on.”

The Outlaws’ hitters were aggressive, and played above the net. Rush said they worked all season to add more to their tool box with quick hits, offspeed shots, and hitting spe cific spots on the court.

Players in the back row did a great job covering the floor, and gave good passes to set up the offense. Rush told The Nugget that the great defense in the back frustrated many teams.

At the close of the sea son JV Coach Cris Converse gave out a few select awards. Sybesma earned Best Blocker for her aggressive net play and big blocks in the mid dle. Heuberger was dubbed

Best Hitter for her tough net play and her big hits from the middle. Best Server went to Sophie Rush, who only missed two serves the entire season. Long wrapped up the special awards as Most Improved. Long worked hard in every position she played, had a great serve, and passed the ball well.

Rush said, “Cris did an amazing job with our JV team this year. She worked hard to not only grow their skill, but she made them a cohesive unit on the floor. They were self-motivated and always pushing to get better. I am excited for the future and the continued success of Outlaws volleyball.”

Tommy Castro to rock The Belfry

Tommy Castro and The Painkillers will return to The Belfry Stage on Wednesday evening, November 23.

Castro is celebrating 30 years as one of the torchbearers of the blues. As Blues Music Magazine puts it: “Castro is one of the brightest stars in the bluessoul genre. Voracious blues energy and ultimate soul power…impassioned vocals and pure inventiveness in his stellar guitar solos.”

The Washington Post praises his “soul-baring, roadhouse-meets-church, Memphis guitar licks…gritty voice…Southern colors and rootsy textures.”

For the past three decades, Castro has followed his own musical muse — and built a passionate following.

“The hardest thing to do,” he says, “is be your self, take some chances, and bring your fans along with you.”

Throughout his long career, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Tommy Castro has always remained true to him self while exploring, growing and creating new music, and he has taken his thousands of devoted fans right along with him. Since his solo debut in

1994, he’s made 16 albums — the last seven for Alligator — each its own unique chap ter in the book of Tommy Castro. Ranging from hornfueled R&B to piping-hot blues to fiery, stripped-down rock, each release is solidly built upon Castro’s unshak able musical foundation—a dynamic mix of 1960s-influ enced guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked blue-eyed soul, and Latintinged East San Jose funk, all driven by Castro’s grab-youby-the-collar vocals and pas sionate guitar work.

The show starts at 7 p.m. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave in Sisters. Tickets available at https://bendticket. com/events/tommycastro-and-the-pain killers-11-23-2022.

— Tommy Castro

Democrats skeptical Schrader would have won District 5

By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle

When Lori ChavezDeRemer won a second congressional seat for Oregon Republicans last week, national pundits had an easy answer: Conservative Democrat Kurt Schrader would have won if he hadn’t lost his primary to a more progressive candidate.

Allies of Jamie McLeodSkinner, the progressive Democrat who defeated Schrader and fell a few thousand votes short in the general election, had their own theory: National Democratic groups didn’t support McLeod-Skinner the way their Republican analogues backed Chavez-DeRemer.

These dueling narratives matter nationally, as Democratic donors and voters choose which candidates to support in upcoming elections. And in Oregon, where Democrats hope to reclaim the 5th District in 2024, questions over what makes a winning campaign will remain a top concern in the coming months.

And local Democratic leaders, who largely supported McLeod-Skinner

and objected to what they viewed as meddling by the national party in the 5th and 6th Congressional District primaries, are looking for bright sides. While McLeodSkinner lost, they say her campaign organization and joint canvassing with downballot candidates helped Democratic candidates win in key state House races and city council elections.

“There’s no evidence that Kurt Schrader would have performed better in the counties where Jamie lost badly,” said Sal Peralta, cofounder of the Independent Party of Oregon, which cross-nominated McLeod-Skinner. “I don’t think he would have done as well in Deschutes County, and I think had he run it would have actually negatively affected the slate of Democratic candidates that were running throughout CD5.”

Schrader, who has represented the 5th District since 2009, has long been part of a group of conservative Democrats who style themselves “Blue Dogs” — a title that stemmed from a complaint a former Texas congressman had about being “choked blue” by Democrats

to their left. He maintained that his brand of moderate politics was the only way to win in the 5th District and his suburban home county of Clackamas.

After McLeod-Skinner’s loss, national pundits and analysts tended to agree. Axios compared McLeod-Skinner and Democratic gubernatorial nominees Stacey Abrams of Georgia and Beto O’Rourke of Texas to a pack of Trumpendorsed Republican candidates who lost their elections under the headline “Midterm stunner shows extremes don’t pay.” A Washington Post column called it a “candidate quality problem.”

On Twitter, Mike Baker, a New York Times national correspondent based in Washington, compared McLeod-Skinner’s loss to election-denying Republican candidate Joe Kent’s loss in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Both McLeod-Skinner and Kent ousted incumbents considered moderates.

The House Majority PAC, controlled by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, abandoned the race several weeks before the election, instead buying ads in the 4th and 6th Congressional

Districts. The Republican Congressional Leadership Fund spent more than $6 million attacking McLeodSkinner, while her biggest independent support came from the Working Families Party, which spent about $1 million.

After his primary loss, Schrader blamed the Oregon Legislature for including portions of Portland and Bend in his redrawn district.

“That’s not Kurt Schrader’s crowd, per se,” he told Portland-based TV station KATU in June.

And he declined to endorse McLeod-Skinner or campaign for her or other candidates, though he did endorse nonaffiliated candidate for governor Betsy Johnson. After Democrats lost the House, Schrader told a CNN reporter that Democrats needed to return to being a “big-tent party” and needed moderates to win a majority in the U.S. House.

Jason Burge, chairman of the Deschutes County Democratic Party, said Schrader’s comments weren’t a surprise.

“I think Schrader knows that had he won the primary, one of the champions on the

trail for him would have been Jamie, and I can tell you that with 100% confidence,” he said. “Meanwhile, as a sore loser, Kurt Schrader picked up his toys and then left the building. If Schrader was as strong as he believes he was in CD5, then he should have been out there as an advocate.”

McLeod-Skinner was cross-nominated by the Independent Party of Oregon, a self-described centrist political party that has supported a mix of Republican, Democratic, and third-party candidates since it formed in 2007. Peralta, the party’s cofounder, said Oregon independents have a different view of moderates than the pundit class – and McLeodSkinner, who led the rural community of Talent through wildfire recovery, fit that mold.

“Our idea of moderate is basically a rational type of populism that doesn’t seek to divide people or inflame people against each other, but instead looks for people who want to solve problems for communities,” he said. “And in Jamie’s case, that’s exactly

Holidays in Sisters

This is the season when we remind ourselves of all we have to be thankful for: the natural beauty that surrounds us; the bonds of a strong community; friends and family who bring us joy. We are also fortunate to live in a community of creative makers, who provide food, gifts, and experiences that offer real meaning and lasting value. Meet them here…

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Giving thanks is a community effort

— By Jim Cornelius —

Gathering with friends and family to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast is one of the most beloved of American traditions. Yet there are many people who don’t have family in the area, or who are somewhat isolated in their lives — or simply don’t have the wherewithal to cook a big Thanksgiving meal.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, community members will gather from noon to 4 p.m. for the Sisters Community Thanksgiving — an event that has become a beloved tradition for many in Sisters.

In 2014, an off-the-cuff conversation between Sisters residents Jennifer Seher and Deri Frazee led to the grassroots production of a Thanksgiving tradition.

“I thought there was a lot of people who didn’t have a place to go for Thanksgiving,” Frazee said.

Seher agreed — and the idea of putting on a meal was born. The project suited Seher perfectly.

“I love on people with food,” she said.

Sisters Community Church opened its kitchen facilities and a gathering space, and a dozen volunteers got to work.

“We worked from 7 a.m. to 5:30 in the evening, and we served about 125 meals,” Seher said. “That was when we decided to do this every year.”

“Some people are there because they need a meal,” said longtime volunteer Michele Hammer. “Others are there for the community, the companionship.”

Many folks will stay at the site all day, visiting with friends.

Seher notes that local folks are welcome to call in for a take-home meal.

“If people want to come in and go, that’s fine,” she said. “We will deliver within the city… we have volunteers who volunteered just for that.”

For pickup or delivery, call Seher at 541-390-4597.

Local businesses have stepped up to provide support, including Ray’s Food Place. Last year, the volunteers cooked 20 turkeys.

Josh Reed is the chef for the affair. After his first year volunteering, he told Frazee and Seher that they have him for life. For Reed, “volunteering, helping, providing food for the masses,” is a wonderful expression of personal and community values.

“I believe my boys learned a valuable lesson,” he said. “I hope to have them at my side when they are of an age to help.”

The Sisters Community Thanksgiving dinner is held at Sisters Community Church, where the meals are prepared on-site. The church is located at 1300 McKenzie Hwy.

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A crew of dedicated volunteers stage a joyful community Thanksgiving meal each year.

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Peeling the potatoes

— By Jim Cornelius —

My family is full of “themers,” which is a slightly more glamorous term for “nerd.” Virtually everything we do somehow gets spun up into the context of some song or story.

Take mashed potatoes, for example.

My role in the preparation of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is limited to wielding the sharp implements. Carving the bird, sure— but before that I’m handed a bagful of potatoes and a peeler, and given a wide berth to make the peelings fly. This is all in service of my daughter’s truffle-oil mashed potatoes. The chore, of course, requires appropriate accompaniment.

For the past several years, that has been Season 2, Episode 8 of “Outlander.” In this Clan Cornelius favorite series, based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books, our protagonist, Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall has “fallen through time” from the very end of the Second World War into the Scottish Highlands in the 1740s, on the cusp of the disastrous 1745-46 Jacobite Rebellion, in which adherents of the old Stuart dynasty attempted to overthrow King George II.

Through a series of breathtaking and romantic adventures, Mrs. Randall has become Claire Fraser — and she is compelled to attempt to protect her adopted clan from the grim fate that she knows awaits the Highlanders when the English Crown finally crushes the Jacobites in the 1746 Battle of Culloden. The ethnic cleansing that followed the Jacobite defeat was savage, and the Highlands faced famine. Claire advises her sister-in-law Jenny Murray to plant potatoes. They’ll keep the family and their tenants at the family estate of Lallybroch from starving in the hard times to come.

Of course, Claire can’t explain what she knows and how, but Jenny takes her advice on faith, and, sure enough, a bountiful

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harvest of the then-unfamiliar tuber comes, in a charming scene in the Lallybroch kitchen.

This is all just a wee bit of entertainment to pass the time during a mundane chore. Yet, it’s more than that, too.

For, it is good to reflect on what true bounty is — especially on a day when the goal seems to be to indulge in too much of everything. True bounty is having enough — enough to keep family whole and together. The humble potato can be, by itself, an exquisite feast when means are small and hunger looms.

And the message of preparation and selfreliance is worth heeding in a time when the ease and convenience we’ve addicted ourselves to is growing increasingly frayed.

Change is constant — whether it’s the kind of catastrophic social and cultural earthquake that hit the Scottish Highlands in the 1740s, or the more subtle, but no less profound kind of paradigm shift our society is experiencing now — or smaller changes in our personal worlds.

Our clan has grown as our daughter is newly married and has a whole new family to share in. But whatever change may bring, I’ll still be venturing into the 18th Century Highlands on Thursday — still peeling the potatoes. A whole lot more of ’em.

Top off your holiday style with a hat from Sisters Hats + Co. From fedoras to a range of Western styles to Spanish-flavored pieces, you’re sure to find the style that suits you perfectly.

Come visit their booth at the Holiday Marketplace at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards on Saturday, November 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, November 27, 10 a.m. to 4. You can find a festive holiday hat, a yearround hat, or a cozy merino wool beanie (and alpaca fingerless gloves or mittens) to keep you warm in the chill of winter.

If you have a hat-lover on your list, there are easily adjustable hats that will fit most anyone. And gift certificates are available.

Founder and maker Stacey Squire will help you find just the right style and fit — and through January she’s offering locals a private fitting.

New and vintage ribbons and unique Pendleton-remnant hatbands offer a custom accent that makes your hat truly your own statement. Quality, craftsmanship, style — that’s what everyone wants in this holiday season.

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Scottie Wisdom & Faith... Sco ie holiday love and joy

— By Jean Russell Nave —

A magical fall with warm, sunny days soon crashed into early winter just after Halloween. I heard people start to grumble that it was too cold, but the Scotties rejoiced that their weather had finally arrived.

Each morning they started running outside to roll in either ice or snow as they sang a Scottie version of “Joy to the World.” It marked the start of the best time of year for Scotties in the Nave household.

Christmastime means delicious roasted turkey, buttery, raw piecrust crumbs, and an occasional lick of eggnog for the Scotties. But best of all are lots of visitors and Christmas stockings hung by the fire.

Years ago, our little rescued Scottie, Lola, who became a character in my “Harry and Lola Adventures” series of illustrated books, would sit on the fireplace hearth guarding the stockings from any other Scottie. She’d stay there for a long time each day, until the stockings were finally filled. Then she would pace in excitement until they were taken down to be given to the Scotties on Christmas morning.

Ten minutes or so of pandemonium would follow the distribution of gifts and snacks. It was as much fun for the people as it was for the Scotties. That’s why we still do it every year. The Christmas season means love and joy in our house.

Christmastime and the holiday season have

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changed a lot in my nearly seven and a half decades on this earth. Many other cultures now want their chance to bring their traditions forward during this season. Of course, this is not really the time of year during which Jesus was born. This date was adopted by the Catholic Church because it was already a long-standing time of celebration in many cultures.

That fact simply amplifies the concept that a winter holiday is far older than Christianity, and widespread throughout nearly every culture.

If we look at many of these celebrations, they embrace many of the values of the Christian observance. The foundation of this holiday in Western culture is the birth of a baby named Jesus. This baby grew into the man who introduced a fearful and subjugated world to a radical new concept. He told people that they didn’t have to spend their lives shrouded in fear. He said that their Creator was love, and if they embraced that love they would be free of fear and be able to prosper.

Many of the winter celebrations embrace love as their central theme.

If you listen closely to the teachings of Jesus, you will see that he said God is love. Not God loves, but God is love. Therefore, when anyone celebrates love, they are embracing the Creator of the universe. Any follower of Jesus should celebrate that love with everyone.

Even many scientists, going as far back as

Giving a gift of chocolate and helping our community is a delicious opportunity!

Help Sisters Kiwanis help Sisters youth by visiting the See’s Candies RV trailer in the Ray’s Food Place parking lot. This fundraiser, which has become a Sisters holiday tradition in its own right, supports Kiwanis programs that support the community.

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Everyone has a favorite but there are so many choices

Everyone has a favorite but there are so many choices to choose from including assorted milk chocolate and dark chocolate boxes, truffles, toffee, brittle, peppermints and more in larger and smaller sizes, sets and stocking stuffers.

The trailer is open Monday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. through Saturday, December 31 (or while supplies last). Orders are taken and fulfilled at the window.

Candy sales go to support Sisters scholarships, youth organizations, and activities. All money raised goes into these programs. Sisters Kiwanis thanks the community for their year-round support!

Alpaca Country Estates

Alpaca Country Estates is a working alpaca ranch. The herd is now over 1,000 strong. The ranch offers breathtaking views of the Cascade mountains and includes a boutique ranch store open for one-stop holiday shopping.

Many items are made in the U.S. with Alpaca Country Estates’ fiber. The boutique is overflowing with beautiful capes, sweaters, ponchos, socks, hats, mittens, scarves, purses, toys, yarn, blankets, rugs and so much more, all made with alpaca fiber.

Nancy and Art Izer would love for you to visit their picturesque ranch in Terrebonne, where you can take a tour by appointment and let the kiddos get alpaca kisses. The ranch produces their own hay, strives for a green planet, designs alpaca clothing/quilts, and has top-line alpacas of every color for you to choose from if you want to start a ranch of your own!

On Saturday, November 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., be sure to shop their booth for holiday gifts at the Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyard Holiday Marketplace at 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne.

the mathematician Albert Einstein, have recognized that once science digs deep enough into the elements that make up our world, they will eventually find an intelligence behind its creation. And that intelligence has to be benevolent and filled with love, or everything would have smashed and killed itself off soon after creation. Thus God the Creator is love!

Jesus taught that each of us has two powerful forces inside of our mind. The higher mind is divine spirit, the limitless power of our Creator’s love. With love we find strength, forgiveness — for ourselves and others — joy, and peace. The lower mind is the human-made ego running on fear, which engenders anger, jealousies, greed, guilt, attack, and depression. He said we have a free choice when choosing which road we want to take, fear or love. Ultimately the holiday season, whether Christian or otherwise, is a celebration of love, and we all need to remember that love is the secret to a good life and take that

love with us all year through.

Jesus came to tell us not to be afraid. The God of Adam and Eve, who gave them everything they needed, is still our loving God. Most of us have allowed ourselves to be subjugated by “Adam’s fear,” separating us from God’s powerful love. We can change that. Fear is a choice. Love is a choice. They are both inside of us. We choose which one rules our lives. We can choose to change if fear has been the driving force.

I’ve addressed the issue of habits before in this column. Habits are powerful. They live in our subconscious. We spend a lot of time on autopilot, which means our subconscious minds run most of our lives. If fear has been the main driver, we have made many fear-based decisions, limiting our ability to be the best and happiest we can be.

The good news is that we can change that today. It takes work, because habits take time to change. But if we start now during this holiday season, we can build new lives filled with love and appreciation for all people, no matter how they celebrate the holiday season.

We can thrive in this complex world of many cultures and beliefs when we embrace love and banish fear.

We can embrace all people when we are filled with love, the gift that came with the birth of Jesus. Or we can be controlled by fear. Choose love, forgiveness, caring, and helping; and may your holiday season be filled with peace and joy.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

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Everyone wants to look and feel their best during the holiday season. A visit to Roam Natural Skincare is a gift you can give yourself—or give to others with a gift card for any services.

Roam Natural Skincare is a safe, single-person environment, carefully sanitized between appointments so you can relax and feel secure while you enjoy an experience that is healthful inside and out.

Owner Sarah Woods brings a depth of knowledge and experience as an esthetician to provide a higher quality service and experience.

Natural skincare ensures that the products you are putting on your skin are good for you—and good for the environment as well. You an enjoy a true sensory experience with any of her facials, body treatments, waxing/sugaring, and tinting services.

Give the gift of well-being to yourself and loved ones this holiday season with Roam Natural Skincare. Appointments are filling up fast so reserve yours today at roamnatural skincare.com/book. Skincare products can also be ordered online for shipping or by appointment in-store.

Shop with Sarah in-store Saturday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Small Business Saturday.

Somewhere That Green

Nowhere south of the North Pole is more active this holiday season than Somewhere That’s Green Indoor Plant Shoppe in Bend.

This magical space and community becomes even more magical in the holiday season with a series of makers markets that celebrate the season when it’s white outside — but still green and welcoming indoors.

On each of four weekends after Thanksgiving, Somewhere That’s Green will host Magical Markets of Merriment, featuring jewelry, cards, and an array of handmade crafts. There will be 12 makers on hand each weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., creating an atmosphere that visionary shop owner and founder John Kish compares to Hogsmeade of Harry Potter fame.

If the term “magical” comes up a lot in relation to Somewhere That’s Green, it’s no accident. There is something magical in nurturing thriving plant life indoors, and Somewhere That’s Green is on a mission to provide the community the resources to create beautiful green spaces within our homes. There’s no time that matters more than when the jingle bells ring.

Be safe while exploring our winter wonderland

— By Craig F. Eisenbeis —

Although the winter snow pack has only just begun to settle onto the mountains of Sisters Country, winter sports enthusiasts are already starting to venture out into the developing winter wonderlands. Accordingly, it is never too early to start thinking about winter

While winter safety precautions are particularly important for backcountry travelers, others need to take safety measures, as well. Just because most outdoor enthusiasts may not consider themselves to be wilderness adventurers, “light duty” backcountry users can get into trouble, too, if not properly prepared. Something as simple as a family Christmas tree hunt can turn to tragedy if common sense and safety are ignored.

Winter weather conditions can change rapidly and drastically. Disorientation in the woods is common, and tracks can be obliterated by falling snow. As a general rule, if you are out of view of your vehicle, you should already have taken some basic safety measures and be carrying at least some rudimentary emergency equipment.

Cell phones and GPS are good ideas and are easy and convenient to carry, but they should not be considered an alternative to appropriate emergency equipment. Cell phone service in backcountry areas is often limited; and in cold conditions, batteries often run down much faster. Still, if you have one don’t leave it in your car!

Another thing to remember is to always keep children under control and within sight; and, if there are any Y chromosomes in the mix, extra caution should probably be exercised.

When heading off the beaten path, backcountry users should always prepare by carrying appropriate emergency gear. The “Ten Essentials” are a basic starting point. Essentials should include a map, compass, sunglasses, matches, fire starter, first aid kit, lamp with extra batteries, extra food, water, extra clothes, repair materials like duct tape or wire, knife, whistle, emergency blanket,

tin cup for melting snow, and other items as appropriate.

And, yes, that adds up to more than 10 items; but remember the old adage that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Another alternative for emergency shelter and blankets are the relatively new emergency bivouac devices, or “bivy bags.” Bivy bags are small, lightweight and designed to preserve body heat in an emergency and are not expensive.

Backcountry users are reminded that search and rescue missions are often hampered by bad weather, deep snow, cold temperatures and poor access. A lost person may have to rely on what they are carrying for several hours, overnight, or even for a day or two. Be a safe and responsible winter outdoor recreationalist, and always inform a responsible friend or family member of the location, duration, and return time of your outing.

In deep snow conditions, tree wells are another danger to avoid. Loose and unconsolidated snow under trees and near other objects can form quicksand-like pits. Ski patrol officials urge caution and warn that skiers and snowboarders in the backcountry should carry shovels and never travel alone.

Curiously, as dangerous as tree wells can be, under certain circumstances, the natural snow cavities can also be used for shelter in an emergency. Very deep tree wells, with unconsolidated snow, should never be entered. However, if the snow is firm and the well is not too deep, a tree well can be the nucleus around which to build an emergency shelter.

Skis and tree branches can be utilized, with a small plastic tarp, to form a roof for a shelter that can be quickly constructed over a tree well. While emergency supplies might seem like a nuisance because of the extra weight, if an unexpected overnight bivouac becomes necessary, such precautions can be the difference between life and death.

It is still early in the snow year; by midseason, backcountry travelers must also be on the alert for avalanche danger. After

Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday

The most heartfelt gifts of the season come from the hands of local makers — beautiful, handcrafted work that you can’t find just anywhere. At the annual Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire, held at the old Antler Arts building at 311 E. Cascade Ave., you’ll find a great selection of quality, handmade items from carefully selected local vendors — and your purchases will also support the community work of the Lion’s Club.

Everything from jams and jellies and maple products to jewelry, glasswork, metalwork, kitchen items — including gorgeous cuttingboards, and Christmas crafts can be found at the Holiday Faire. Traditional wreaths and the classic “Bernie Mittens” are back, and there are new vendors on hand as well.

A portion of the proceeds supports Three Sisters Lions Club’s medical assistance for sight and hearing and diabetic issues, and a Sisters High School scholarship for students interested in trade school.

Put checkmarks on your list, and help your community thrive at the Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire!

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mid-winter thaws or multiple compacted snowfalls of differing density, potential avalanche danger can exist on any snowcovered slope. If different layers from different snowstorms are not sufficiently melded, the layers can more easily separate and slide apart, causing an avalanche.

While an avalanche can occur on any slope, they more frequently occur on slopes between 25 and 65 degrees, with the most common range between 30 and 45 degrees. Less-steep slopes can be more stable, and extremely steep slopes may slough snow continually, preventing large buildups of snow.

Backcountry users should be alert to changing conditions and learn to recognize signs that lead to avalanche. Whenever avalanche danger is high, travel is better directed to low-angle terrain that is also away from avalanche path runouts.

Fire marshal offers tips for safe holiday cooking

With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas coming soon, State Fire Marshal Mark Wallace is reminding Oregonians to practice fire safety when cooking and preparing holiday meals.

Cooking safety tips:

• Keep a close eye on your cooking.

• Never leave cooking food unattended. If you leave the kitchen, turn off the stove or set a timer.

• Keep your cooking area clean, including stovetop, burners, oven, and exhaust fan.

• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, dishtowels, and food packaging away from your stovetop.

• Heat cooking oil slowly and never leave it unattended.

• Wear clothing that will not dangle onto stove burners and catch fire.

• Keep pot and pan handles turned in toward the stove to avoid bumping them and spilling hot foods.

• Have a “kidfree zone” of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot foods or drinks are prepared or carried.

If you have a cooking fire:

• Always keep a lid nearby to smother small grease fires. Smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner and don’t move the covered pan until it is completely cool.

• Never pour water on a grease fire; it can splatter the grease and spread the fire.

• In the event of a fire in your oven or microwave, turn off the oven and keep the door closed.

• When in doubt, get out! Call 9-1-1 after you leave.

Make sure you have smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area, and in every bedroom. Test smoke alarms monthly and replace them if they are 10 years old or older.

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CAMPGROUND:

There are hurdles to potential winter use

Shelter board told City Recorder Kerry Prosser the organization is not involved in the effort.

Preedin indicated that public sentiment is clearly divided regarding winter usage of the campground for houseless camping. It is an issue that would require a great deal of community dis cussion. There are a number of big obstacles to the plan, including a restroom that can’t be used in the winter, and a deed restriction on uses of the property.

“Creekside Campground is essentially a park the City loans out for a fee to the public for camping dur ing the summer,” Preedin said.

With the extensive use the campground receives from April through October, the winter months pro vide for restoration of the grounds, and maintenance repairs and improvements. The summer camping fees are a big source of revenue for the City to help maintain all the City parks.

By Ceili Gatley Correspondent

Jennifer Holland has been working in parks and recre ation since she was 15 years old. She is now the executive director of Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), specializing in special events and working with local government.

Holland has been living in Sisters for three years.

“I love the community and we always loved visiting, and I wanted to be involved with local government when we moved here,” said Holland.

Holland formerly worked for William Lane Recreation District in Springfield before making the move east.

Holland’s hands are in a lot of different baskets as the executive director for a small district such as Sisters. She works on everything from human resources to commu nity partnerships to running events, and has the responsi bility of helping to fulfill the District’s mission, which is: “To enhance livability of the community and provide rec reation for everyone.”

Holland oversees board meetings every month, and

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works with her board to help achieve the District’s mission and goals involving commu nity involvement, etc.

When SPRD was first formed, it was primarily a place for kids to go for afterschool programs. Twentyfive years later, the District is working to be the provider for programs, recreation, and opportunities for all ages.

“We hope to continue to expand what we do in serv ing the community, and it means something different to each member of the board in what we do for the commu nity, but we want to be that public entity and provider of places for people to be active, have engagement and com munity around them,” said Holland.

The SPRD fills a need in the community for program ming opportunities, not just for after-school children’s programs, but also for adults of all ages, giving them a place to be surrounded by community while also being active.

“We really want people to think of us and think of what we can provide that might apply to whatever their need is,” said Holland.

Holland, the board, and the District overall are working on breaking out of COVID times, doing more special events and working to provide more programs to the community in and around the District.

“I am incredibly grate ful to serve the Sisters com munity,” she said. “Our patrons have shown great support and confidence in the District over the last few years. Our team strives every day to be the best we can be for Sisters. We continue to

grow programs and events, improve operations, and be responsive to the community. None of this would be possi ble without our amazing team of staff, volunteers, and our board of directors. Together, we have been able to come out of the pandemic strong and look forward to what the new year will bring.”

Holland’s “fun fact” is that she dropped out of nurs ing school to pursue working in parks and recreation. She has a passion for the outdoors and living in Central Oregon.

Sisters Park & Recreation District Executive Director Jennifer Holland.

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GROWTH:

early and important part of this process that the City is undertaking after prelimi nary work completed dur ing the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update.

would be difficult for seniors and families with children to navigate.

“We are not an urban city,” said Dixie Eckford.

things. The documents and the text amendments need to get up to City Council for their consideration.”

He continued, “This pro cess is fluid. The only thing we can guarantee is that things are going to change. We just don’t know how.”

Updating the 2010 Housing Plan is a City Council goal for this year. An update will implement the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan related to housing and livability. The updated Housing Plan includes a detailed list of strategies and timelines to help produce more afford able housing in Sisters. These strategies may include development incentives, cutting regulatory impedi ments, adjusting fees, and grants or waivers to increase the availability of needed housing.

The Housing Plan is not a part of the Sisters Comprehensive Plan and is not a land-use document subject to any of the landuse procedures in the Sisters Development Code. It does, however, provide guidance for planning for the future of housing in Sisters.

The Efficiency Measures Report identifies and evalu ates a number of actions that might help the City of Sisters utilize land within the adopted Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) more effi ciently. That evaluation is part of the process required by the State for evaluating potential amendments to the UGB that may be needed to accommodate future growth. The strategies listed in the report are primarily focused on the efficient use of land.

Cities in Oregon are required to plan for growth based on population projec tions conducted by Portland State University’s Population Research Center, and the city of Sisters is forecast to grow from a 2020 population of 3,437 to 6,551 by the year 2040. To accommodate this growth, the city needs to add a total of 1,650 new housing units by 2040, which would roughly double current esti mated supply.

One way to meet demand for new homes and jobs is to expand the city’s adopted UGB. The State of Oregon has a specified process for expanding the UGB of a city. Evaluating ways to use land within the UGB more efficiently (consider ing and implementing effi ciency measures) is required prior to proposing a UGB amendment. Consideration of efficiency measures is an

The efficiency mea sures include strategies like increasing permitted den sity on existing residential land, financial incentives for higher density housing, rede velopment and infill strate gies, and authorization of housing types not previously allowed by the plan or regu lations, plus several others.

To meet state requirements, the efficiency measures must be considered, but not neces sarily acted on.

Some of the citizens who testified at the public hear ing, both in person and via Zoom, voiced concerns regarding how markedly increased density and build ing heights will change the appearance and character of Sisters. Others thought the proposed changes are too big a leap in one step, and urged smaller, slower changes.

“Pause and don’t rush,” was suggested.

The question was raised about how building with more floors in buildings

Morgan Greenwood, a Sisters resident, said, “We need a variety of dwelling units that will be good for today and tomorrow.”

Brad Earl, who lives in Saddlestone, closed out the testimony with a story, the point of which was, “Make everyone a little happy,” with concessions and compromise.

During their delibera tions at the close of the public hearing, commission ers considered a number of concerns raised by residents. Commissioner Cris Converse urged the commissioners to engage with the public and provide answers to the ques tion of what would happen if the City decided to not fol low the state land-use laws regarding growth.

Community Development Director Scott Woodford responded that the State could say we’re not meet ing our housing needs. There is land available right now within the UGB that could be developed so we can’t

just stop, he said. Stopping development would cause land and housing prices to continue increasing, creating more affordability problems.

Commissioner Jack Nagel fears that Sisters will lose its charm. He reflected, “We need to get our young people involved in City decisions. It’s going to be their future.”

Commissioner Vikki Hickmann suggested that as Sisters grows, that smalltown feel can be maintained by encouraging neighbor hoods to create their own small communities.

With a unanimous affir mative vote, the Planning Commission voted to pass the text amendments to the

Development Code in sup port of the Housing Plan Update and the Efficiency Measures Report and send them on to Council, recom mending they approve them.

Following the Planning Commission meeting, Woodford issued a statement: “I think it’s important for the City and the State to continue to educate and cre ate awareness of the state wide planning law regard ing the reasons and benefits of the law. Based on that law, we are required to plan for the future — which is a good thing — so that we are proactive rather than reac tive as a community when it comes to adequate infra structure, parks, and trans portation facilities, while at the same time creating a variety of housing opportuni ties for all our residents and workers.

“At the same time, we must balance the livability of Sisters and protect the characteristics that make it special. I think that balance can be achieved through thoughtful collaboration as a community.”

Tess e Brave

Brave and sweet and kind was she who saved your life so courageously from roaring flames on a cold winter’s night lovingly she gave you her loyal life

Everyday her precious sweet face with her soft and loving eyes intently fixed upon her master her favorite place safe by your side

You awoke to her unyielding persistence as flames engulfed around you unknown then seeing you through these past two years till she knew you were safely home

Living to serve and watch over her caring master her best friend to her you were her everything holding her till her breath would end

“Now with bright eyes and tail anxiously wagging I’ll be waiting with our master at the pearl gate to greet you with licks and barks of joy oh just imagine the amazing walks we’ll take!”

So don’t cry for me for I will see you in the twinkling of an eye!

I Corinthians 15:52 Your Tess

Poem by Jenny Denzer (Thanks,Sis,morethanyouknow!)

City is working on ‘efficiency measures’

Based on that law, we are required to plan for the future — which is a good thing — so that we are proactive rather than reactive...

— Scott Woodford

In Memory of the Li le Dog at Saved My Life!

By Gillian Flaccus Associated Press

PORTLAND (AP) — U.S. regulators approved a plan Thursday to demolish four dams on a California river and open up hundreds of miles of salmon habitat, which would be the largest dam removal and river res toration project in the world when it goes forward.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s unanimous vote on the lower Klamath River dams is the last major regulatory hurdle and the biggest milestone for a $500 million demoli tion proposal championed by Native American tribes and environmentalists for years. The project would return the lower half of California’s second-largest river to a freeflowing state for the first time in more than a century.

Native tribes that rely on the Klamath River and its salmon for their way of life have been a driving force behind bringing the dams down in a wild and remote area that spans the California and Oregon border. Barring any unforeseen complica tions, Oregon, California, and the entity formed to oversee the project will accept the license transfer and could begin dam removal as early as this summer, proponents said.

“The Klamath salmon are coming home,” Yurok Chairman Joseph James said after the vote. “The people have earned this victory and with it, we carry on our sacred duty to the fish that have sus tained our people since the beginning of time.”

The dams produce less than two percent of PacifiCorp’s power gen eration — enough to power about 70,000 homes — when they are running at full capac ity, said Bob Gravely, spokes person for the utility. But they often run at a far lower capac ity because of low water in the river and other issues, and the agreement that paved the way for Thursday’s vote was ultimately a business deci sion, he said.

PacifiCorp would have had to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in fish ladders, fish screens, and other conservation upgrades under environmental regula tions that were not in place when the aging dams were first built. But with the deal approved Thursday, the util ity’s cost is capped at $200 million, with another $250 million from a California voter-approved water bond.

“We’re closing coal plants and building wind farms and it all just has to add up in the end. It’s not a one-to-one,” he said of the coming dam demo lition. “You can make up that

demolition in history

power by the way you oper ate the rest of your facilities or having energy efficiency savings so your customers are using less.”

Approval of the order to surrender the dams’ operating license is the bedrock of the most ambitious salmon resto ration plan in history and the project’s scope — measured by the number of dams and the amount of river habitat that would reopen to salmon — makes it the largest of its kind in the world, said Amy Souers Kober, spokesper son for American Rivers, which monitors dam remov als and advocates for river restoration.

More than 300 miles (483 kilometers) of salmon habitat in the Klamath River and its tributaries would benefit, she said.

The decision is in line with a trend toward remov ing aging and outdated dams across the U.S. as they come up for license renewal and confront the same govern ment-mandated upgrade costs as the Klamath River dams would have had.

Across the U.S., 1,951 dams have been demolished as of February, including 57

in 2021, American Rivers said. Most of those have come down in the past 25 years as facilities age and come up for relicensing.

Commissioners on Thursday called the decision “momentous” and “historic” and spoke of the importance of taking the action during National Native American Heritage Month because of its importance to restoring salmon and reviving the river that is at the heart of the cul ture of several tribes in the region.

“Some people might ask in this time of great need for zero emissions, ‘Why are we removing the dams?’ First, we have to understand this doesn’t happen every day. A lot of these projects were licensed a number of years back when there wasn’t as much focus on environmental issues,” said FERC Chairman Richard Glick. “Some of these projects have a signifi cant impact on the environ ment and a significant impact on fish.“

Glick added that, in the past, the commission did not consider the effect of energy projects on tribes but said that was a “very important

element” of this decision.

Members of the Yurok, Karuk, and Hoopa Valley tribes and other supporters lit a bonfire and watched the vote on a remote Klamath River sandbar via a satellite uplink, to symbolize their hopes for the river’s renewal.

“I understand that some of those tribes are watching this meeting today on the (river) bar and I raise a toast to you,” Commissioner Willie Phillips said.

The vote comes at a criti cal moment when humancaused climate change is hammering the Western United States with prolonged drought, said Tom Kiernan, president of American Rivers. He said allowing California’s second-largest river to flow naturally, and its flood plains and wetlands to function, would mitigate those impacts.

“The best way of man aging increasing floods and droughts is to allow the river system to be healthy and do its thing,” he said.

The Klamath Basin water shed covers more than 14,500 square miles and the Klamath itself was once the third-larg est salmon-producing river on the West Coast.

strictest gun control laws in the United States, saying that the law will promote safety and reduce gun deaths.

Applicants are required to pay a fee, submit a photo ID, be fingerprinted, com plete approved safety train ing, pass a criminal back ground check, and not be prohibited from possessing firearms. Police are able to deny a permit to an applicant believed to be a danger to themself or others, or who is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

The initiative also pro hibited the manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale, or other trans ferring of ammunition mag azines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. It made violations a Class A misde meanor, which is punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a fine of up to $6,250, or both.

The measure carried in only six of Oregon’s 36 counties. Deschutes County voters voted down the mea sure by a tiny fraction — 49.59 percent to 50.41 per cent whereas statewide the measure passed with an equally thin 50.7 percent, setting up what opponents are saying is an inevitable and protracted wind through the court system that they predict will go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In the aftermath of the vote, Oregon State Police report an avalanche of back ground checks, from an aver age of 850 per day prior to

the vote and 4,000 the day after.

Sheriffs enter the fray

In a post on Facebook, Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson said his office is working on plans to imple ment the Measure 114 gun permit process. But his office is struggling to fill its ranks.

“Given our limited law enforcement resources, our response to violations of measure 114 will not be a priority for our office,” Nelson said.

Nelson also said he con tinues to have concerns over whether the measure is con stitutional, which he says will be determined by the courts.

Nelson is also head of Oregon State Sheriff’s Association and spoke against the measure prior to the election.

“This measure will not make our community safer,” Nelson said on October 24.

“In fact, it will put our com munities at greater risk for violence, because it requires every sheriff’s office and police agency to devote scarce safety resources to background systems that

already exist.”

Multiple county sher iffs across Oregon have expressed not only their expectation that the law will be overturned on constitu tional grounds, but their hope that it will be. Neighboring Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan has already pledged not to enforce at least part of the new law.

In a message posted to Linn County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page November 9, Duncan described Measure 114 as “poorly written” and “a terrible law for gun own ers, crime victims, and pub lic safety.

“I want to send a clear message to Linn County res idents that the Linn County Sheriff’s Office is NOT going to be enforcing maga zine capacity limits,” she wrote.

She told local media that she would work with other law enforcement agencies, elected officials, and com munity members to figure out “the best course of action to take on permitting.

“I want to ensure any thing we do or don’t do will

not hinder gun owners’ rights to purchase firearms, inten tionally or unintentionally,” she wrote.

Union County Sheriff Cody Bowen followed suit, writing on Facebook: “As Union County sher iff I agree 100 percent with Sheriff Duncan! This is an infringement on our con stitutional rights and will not be enforced by my office!”

Bowen added that the measure “will only harm law-abiding gun owners and result in wasted time with additional redundant back ground checks.”

He added: “With no fund ing from the state to provide additional payroll costs, this will ultimately sacrifice patrol and deputy presence in our community. Another attempt at defunding our police at its finest!”

Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock says his office, bordering Deschutes County, will not enforce Measure 114, joining other sheriffs statewide who are pushing back against the state’s new est gun-control bill.

“With shrinking law enforcement budgets and increasing restraints on law enforcement, I believe citi zens must be able to protect themselves,” Pollock said in a Facebook post November 11, which has been shared more than 1,100 times. “The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will not enforce Measure 114.”

Next door, Crook County Sheriff John Gautney has twice spoken out publicly against Measure 114, calling it unconstitutional.

Sherman County Sheriff Brad Lohrey is on record saying “our office will not enforce Measure 114.”

MEASURE 114: Sheriff’s are broadly unhappy with new law

Given our limited law enforcement resources, our response to violations of measure 114 will not be a priority for our office.

—Sheriff Shane Nelson

MEASURE 114: Oregon hunters are fighting the measure

Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers has said he expects the measure to be successfully challenged in court.

Implementation

muddled

According to The Oregonian , even the peo ple who drafted Measure 114 thought that if it was approved, it wouldn’t take effect until the middle of January, a month after votes are certified. But the Secretary of State’s office says that voter-approved measures take effect a month after Election Day. Agencies have a month less than expected to comply.

The measure does not provide any funding for the measure, now law, which the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association estimates will cost nearly $40 million annu ally to implement.

Firearms dealers are fac ing uncertainty. Bi-Mart in Sisters reports brisk firearm sales since the measure’s passage, but is unclear how to answer the deluge of cus tomer questions regarding the process.

Oregon Capital Chronicle reported last week that Mark Knutson, chair of Lift Every Voice Oregon, said the group is contacting lawmakers and every sheriff. According to the Chronicle , Knutson stressed that collaboration and an equitable, fair rollout are crucial.

“The key is, for us, this is not a victory of one group over another,” Knutson said. “This is a victory for our children and youth in Oregon and public safety for all of us.”

Legal path

Gun-rights advocates are said to be drafting at least one lawsuit against the gun-control initia tive, which proponents and

opponents alike bill as one of the most restrictive in the country.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) said they plan to challenge Measure 114, believing it violates the Second Amendment of the Constitution.

“We’re already working with our attorneys,” Alan Gottlieb, founder of SAF said in a podcast. “We are on our second draft of the com plaint, and we will definitely be filing.”

Gottlieb said his group plans to work with FPC on the suit, finding several Oregon gun owners and licensed dealers who agreed to sign on. Last Tuesday, FPC tweeted that it has already started raising funds to “upset” the “disarmament regime by shredding Oregon Ballot Measure 114.”

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) says it intends to continue fighting Measure 114.

In a statement released November 14, OHA said:

“OHA, along with the coalition of sportsmen’s groups behind the Sportsmen Opposed to Gun Violence PAC, is continuing to work against the measure and is currently formulating next steps as far as near-term solu tions, such as litigation, and long-term solutions, such as legislation. It will take a few days for those plans to be fully formulated and put into place.”

“We’re looking at the end of firearm sales in Oregon until this system is put into place,” Amy Patrick, policy director for OHA said in an interview.

While the Oregon Hunters Association is expected to be a lead plaintiff, other groups focused on hunting and gun rights have entered the fight, including the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), and the NRA.

Obituaries

Conklin

June 23, 1943 — October 21, 2022

Marie Ruby (Montoya) Conklin passed away Friday, October 21, in her beloved San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, at the age of 79.

Marie was born on June 23, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Malaquais and Lucia (Lucy) Montoya, the youngest of nine chil dren. She graduated from Fowler High School and attended Lynn Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon.

Her life’s journey took her to northern California; Corvallis, Oregon; Tucson, Arizona; Panama City, Panama; Sisters, Oregon; and Spokane, Washington, before retiring to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Marie was a creative and talented designer and art ist. Every home she lived in was filled with warmth and burst with color and stun ning design. She passed this gift on to her children, Misty, Michelle, and Miche’. She loved pretty things. And if it was not pretty, she made it pretty and so inviting. In the 1980s, Marie and her husband, Frank, took a 1911 schoolhouse-turned-farm house and transformed it into a beautiful, and design-mag azine worthy bed-and-break fast in Sisters, known as The Conklin’s Guest House.

In addition to her creativ ity, she was generous and quietly poured into those around her. She opened her home to anyone and every one. She loved Jesus and shared His love with others.

In retirement, she enjoyed feeding her koi fish in the backyard pond, and taking in the beautiful plants and flow ers, just steps from her back porch. She also authored a book published in 2019 titled “Just a Thought.” Marie enjoyed art and took many classes in San Miguel.

Marie is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dr.

Frank Conklin, and their children: Misty (David) Grieger of Washington; Michelle (Brian) Traina of Washington; Miche’ (Lydia) Traina of Texas; Karl (Kim) Conklin of Oregon; Karin ConklinFreitas of California; and John Conklin of Oregon, as well as 12 grandchil dren: Colby (Megan) Jones; Connor (Vanessa) Jones; Caleb Grieger; Ava Grieger; Christian Traina; Atali Traina; Kyle (Michelle) Conklin; Klaudia Freitas; Natalia Freitas (Sami) Wadood; Corey Conklin; Klarisa Freitas; and Sydney Conklin, and five great grandchildren: Jaxon Jones; Asher Jones; Charlie Jones; Lilliana Jones; and Abby Conklin.

In keeping with Marie’s wishes, there will be a small

memorial service for imme diate family. In lieu of flow ers, gifts may be made in her memory to Trinity Habitat for Humanity (TrinityHabitat. org/give) in Fort Worth, Texas, as Marie valued home and family. Gifts can also be mailed to Trinity Habitat for Humanity, 9333 N. Normandale St., Fort Worth, TX 76116.

Marie

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• Help is available for veterans seeking dental care.

Linda Alldredge, Financial Representative with Country Financial in Sisters is urging qualified veterans to apply for The Oregon Health Authority no-cost dental program for lower-income veterans. This month it opened the application process, and on January 1 the program will launch.

Alldredge said, “They are only funding about 3,000 applicants. So if you know anyone who wants to apply, I would urge them to apply.”

Alldredge is volunteer ing to help applicants with the online application. Contact her at Country Financial, 178 S. Elm St., Suite 100, Sisters; 541-549-6946.

LETTERS

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many “pole barn” industrial buildings you see all around town.

My point is that Sisters can absorb a variety of design ele ments as it evolves into the future, and for many residents of the city, this will be welcomed.

Peter Hall

To the Editor:

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STARS needs drivers

Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) is grateful to Sue Stafford and The Nugget for helping us reach passengers and volunteers. We sincerely wish we could expand services to include grocery shopping as mentioned in the November 2 Partners in Giving article, but currently we only do non-emer gency medical and local pharmacy rides.

During COVID restrictions we expanded our grocery

services, and helped deliver for Meals on Wheels. But now we have a larger number of passengers needing medical rides, and our resources are not sufficient to expand. We need more driv ers, dispatchers and administrative support and encourage those interested in helping to go to our website starsride.org to apply to volunteer. We have funding to reimburse mileage so poten tial drivers need not be concerned about gas prices. We have dedicated and generous volunteers and welcome anyone who wants to join our team.

Rennie Morrell, STARS program manager, rennie@ starsride.org

s s s

Thanksgiving

To the Editor: Thank you for writing about the historical background to the celebration we now call “Thanksgiving.” I’m especially

11, and northwest of the Tollgate subdivision. In the SAFR project area, brush removal will occur near Graham Corral Horse Camp and along Highway 242 west of the Tollgate subdivision. Residents may experience short-duration impacts to roads and trails in areas west of Tollgate.

This fuels reduction work is funded, in part, through the Joint Chief’s Landscape Restoration Partnership, a national initiative between the USDA Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service to invest in projects aimed at mitigating wildfire risk, improving water quality, and restoring healthy forest eco systems on public and private lands.

For more information on hazardous fuels reduction projects in Central Oregon, visit the interactive website at http://www.centraloregon fire.org/ or visit www.fs.usda. gov/deschutes and follow us on Twitter @CentralORFire.

FUELS: Projects protect local communities from wildfire

interested in this history of the English colony at Patuxet/ Plimouth, since some of my ancestors arrived on the Mayflower and were part of the “mutual aid” agreement with the Wampanoag. It’s estimated that there are now 35 million Mayflower descendants — that’s 10.7 percent of the U.S. population! That’s a lot of us who owe our survival to the Wampanoag people’s generosity and trust.

The Wampanoag people are still living in their homeland, but they continue to face tremendous challenges to their survival as sovereign nations. I want to do what I can to redeem our mutual aid agreement. I’ve donated to the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe to help them retain their trust lands. I’ve given money to the Aquinnah Cultural Center to support the preservation, and edu cational efforts of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.

I’ve also started growing the indigenous heirloom corn and bean varieties that my Mayflower ancestors most likely grew at Patuxet/Plimouth. The flint corn is called “King Philip’s,” and the dried beans are called “Succotash” and “Seneca Cornstalk” (which is often mistakenly called “Mayflower”). These crops have been preserved for generations through organizations like the Seed Savers Exchange. By growing, eating, and handing down these sacred seeds, we can help keep indigenous foods flourishing. We can also donate to groups like the Seed Savers Exchange and the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance.

I hope others will join me in doing what we can to actively support and thank the Wampanoag people this Thanksgiving.

Lauren Davis

One vote

To the Editor:

July 21, 1969: the first man lands on the moon. Present day: Intel semiconductors contain approximately 3 billion transis tors on one processor chip. November 24, 2022: Epoch Times headline reads, “Uncounted Votes on Overlooked Memory Card Flips Election in Georgia.”

How is it that our technology has advanced so much, and we can’t count votes in a way that eliminates recounts, extended counting times and overall mistrust in a process so important? We are a nation of the people, by the people, and for the people, not the desire of a particular party’s method, or the press, or Google’s use of censorship, or even the desire of the FBI and Justice Department’s senior management.

I believe I have one vote, and that it’s not unreasonable to ask for identification, given the numerous other situations we deal with that require ID. Would be interested in what others believe as solution.

Jeff Mackey

Happy Girls run

To the Editor:

In regards to the article from a couple weeks ago (November 9) about the Happy Girls run... I unfortunately was quite dis appointed to read about this women’s-focused event, and see that the male participants were mentioned, and even their finish times were featured before any of the women’s!

Aptly titled, this event is to celebrate women runners in the area and their camaraderie and sportsmanship, and I believe rec ognizing the male finishers in the article was an insult to the 875 women who proudly ran and walked. The real story was missed here!

Instead of stating the facts about if there were aid stations and what participants paid to sign up, it really would have been nice to hear about how 28 of the racers were our very own Sisters residents. Or that we saw girls as young as 5 or as old as 79 proudly crossing the finish line. How wonderful if you could have celebrated the stories of the women who ran... mothers and daughters together, sisters or best friends keeping in stride with one another, new runners, and seasoned race veterans. To see almost 1,000 women and their supporters celebrating and inspiring one another to get active and be healthy on a very chilly day, with a spirit of encouraging camaraderie — that was really what took place that morning!

Also, to my dismay, as I went to go see our posted results to verify my facts (published at eclecticedgeracing.com), I was shocked to find out all the wrong time results were published in this Nugget article. Finish times and racer names from the 2020 Happy Girls run were incorrectly cited, instead of this year’s results.

As a new runner, I was so inspired by everyone’s spirit and energy, and I don’t doubt my daughter(s) and I will continue to sign up in future years. Congratulations to all the women who crossed the finish line this year!

Kristen Hansen

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New in town, looking for players or any wanting to learn. Call Jane 970-259-8518

802 Help Wanted

Sisters Habitat for Humanity Join our fun team & make a difference in our community!

Full-time Finance Manager. Seeking a candidate with accounting or extensive bookkeeping experience using QuickBooks, creating fiscal forecasts, servicing home mortgages, processing payroll, assisting in development of the annual budget, serving as point of contact for all insurance-related issues, preparing monthly reports, maintaining files, and preparing information for annual audit and tax returns. Full-time (30-40 hours), $26-$30/hour DOE, paid medical benefits, flexible schedule. Email cover letter, resume, and references to sharlene@sistershabitat.org.

See job description at sistershabitat.org/hiring Full-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. Full-time position Monday-Friday. Applications available at the Stitchin’ Post, 311 West Cascade Ave. in Sisters or by email: diane.j@stitchinpost.com Questions? Contact: julie@stitchinpost.com

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. Application and detailed job description are available at City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave., or at www.ci.sisters.or.us

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999 Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Sisters City Council will conduct a public hearing at Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, Sisters, on November 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM regarding the application listed below. The hearing will be held according to SDC Chapter 4.1 and the rules of procedure adopted by the City 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 swoodford@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 Scott Woodford, Community Development Director at 541-323-5211 or swoodford@ 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.

PUBLIC HEARING: November 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm FILE #: TA 22-04

APPLICANT: City of Sisters REQUEST: Text amendment to Sisters Development Code (SDC) to support the recommendations of the Sisters Housing Plan and Efficiency Measures Report, including to Chapter 2.3, Multi-Family Residential District to increase allowed residential density and building heights and remove the floor area ratio requirement, to add Zoning Incentives for affordable housing, to Section 2.4 to allow Residential Only development in the parts of the Downtown Commercial Zone, and to Section 1.3.100, Table 2.2.2, and Table 2.3.2 to Facilitate Middle Housing Types and to Chapter 3.6 to add Middle Housing design standards.

APPLICABLE CRITERIA: SDC Chapter 2.15 – Special Provisions; Chapter 4.1 – Types of Applications and Review Procedures; Chapter 4.7 – Land Use District Map and Text Amendments; Oregon Statewide Land Use Goals; and City of Sisters Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.

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MANAGER: Only seven applied for City position

Services. In August 2020, there was a nine percent increase due to an increase in costs for providing the services such as wages, dis posal/recycling fees, and maintenance. Another three percent increase occurred in July 2021 due to an increase in the franchise fee percent age from five percent to seven percent and additional costs related to maintaining the recycle center in town.

According to Republic Municipal Manager Courtney Voss, the company services the bins and con tainers, and does their best to routinely clean the recycle center.

“Unfortunately, we’ve seen an increase in short dumping (dumping of mate rials that do not belong at the center, like furniture),” she said. “We’ve seen an increase in the amount of fluids, oil, and materials that are being spilled at the site. And we’ve seen an increase in amount of dropped mate rial, generally. The condi tions at the site and the fre quency of use by the public has outpaced the scope of the current service agreement that we have with the City, so we are eager to work with the City to reevaluate it!”

In order to have an atten dant at the center, Republic Services would need to hire a dedicated staff person to fill that role.

Voss said, “Although this is not part of the cur rent agreement that we have with the City, we are eager to work with the City to make a dedicated staff person pos sible. Republic Services and the City have the same end goal — we want to ensure that the recycle center is open, accessible, clean, and accomplishing the goal of increasing access to recy cling services.”

There are cameras at the center, but to use them effec tively would require some one monitoring them. If peo ple are observed dumping inappropriate materials, that is a code enforcement issue to be addressed by the City’s code enforcement officer, Jacob Smith.

issued a statement:

“Thank you to all the final applicants, the volunteers, and community members on all of our panels to evaluate the finalists. It’s been a very dif ficult decision, but the Sisters City Council has unani mously agreed to not offer the position to any of our finalist applicants. We appre ciate their going through the rigorous process, and com ing to town. Unfortunately, even with all the impres sive credentials, none were suited to the extent we would like to have for our next city manager.

“Unfortunately, we’ll have to go through this pro cess again, and we will cer tainly be working with our consultant, Jensen Strategies, late this year, and early next year and you’ll probably be seeing more news on this issue in The Nugget and in

the community, and we’ll go through this process one more time to find the person who is supposed to be our next city manager.”

Outgoing Council President Nancy Connolly offered, “I think the com munity’s residents, the City Council, and the City staff deserve the best city manager possible to meet our needs at this time. I have no regrets that we decided to not offer the position to any of the can didates at this time.”

The candidate pool was small this time around, according to Erik Jensen of Jensen Strategies, the City’s search firm.

“The 2022 Sisters city manager recruitment process resulted in seven candidates who submitted complete applications,” said Jensen. “While this number is con siderably smaller compared to the 41 complete applica tions for the position in 2017, it is reflective of the current job market experience across the country and typical for city manager recruitments in Oregon at this time.”

Users are expected to make an effort to keep the Recycling Center in good shape, dropping only appropriate materials.

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DEMOCRATS: Schrader did not work on candidate’s behalf

contentious election against a deputy.

the ballot. And Peralta con tends that McLeod-Skinner and her team helped push Democratic state House can didates Emerson Levy in Bend and Annessa Hartman in Gladstone over the finish line – Levy won by just more than 400 votes and Hartman by fewer than 150. Both were cross-nominated by the Independent Party.

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We are the classic community singing

group. You can’t be too old, or too young.

Winning two out of every three votes in Linn County, home to 18 percent of the district’s voters, was key to Chavez-DeRemer’s vic tory. (She also captured more than two-thirds of the vote in rural Marion County, but those votes were more than canceled out by McLeodSkinner’s 80 percent margin in the portion of Multnomah County included in the dis trict. About 25,000 5th District residents voted from each of those counties.)

Jerred Taylor, chair of the Linn County Democratic Party, attributed ChavezDeRemer’s strength in his county to a local sher iff’s race that caused more Republican and conservativeleaning nonaffiliated voters to participate than expected.

Sheriff Michelle Duncan, who was appointed to the job in January and made head lines this week for declaring that she won’t enforce a new voter-approved law banning ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds, won a

“Republican turnout was just astronomically higher than what any of us had pre dicted,” Taylor said. “I think as of last count, Republican turnout was 10 points higher than Democratic turnout within Linn County, and the nonaffiliated vote was also higher than a lot of other counties’ nonaffiliated voter turnout was, assuming that most of those folks were also conservative voters.”

Those unusual circum stances in Linn County could be a good sign for Democratic candidates in 2024, as vot ers who support them typi cally vote at higher rates in presidential elections than midterms.

Local leaders credited McLeod-Skinner’s campaign for helping motivate voters and volunteers in a way that helped win down-ballot races, even if she couldn’t win her own race.

“I think somebody like Jamie definitely excites Democratic voters and excites unaffiliated voters,” Taylor said. “We just had unfortunate circumstances on the ground here with the sheriff’s race. I think if we wouldn’t have had that dynamic happening, the results would have been much closer than what they were.”

In Albany and Bend, for instance, Democratic slates of candidates won every city council race on

In Deschutes County, Burge, the party chairman, said the expectation for local Democratic candidates is that they’ll work hard on behalf of their campaigns as well as every other Democratic candidate on the ticket. In the past several elections, Deschutes County Democrats have won some seats — including securing an entirely progressive city council in 2020 and 2022 and picking up two state House seats in Bend — and lost others, including Congress and the two county commission races on this year’s ballot.

“To get that kind of response from someone high on the ticket, like a person running for Congress, and having that effect ripple down all the way to the city council level and then from the city council level back up, that’s how you can win those really tight races,” he said.

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Gunterman, the group’s director, “but with less famil iar arrangements.”

— Connie Gunterman what she does. Her perspec tive is very much more com munity-oriented, even if some of her personal views tend to be a little more liberal than some voters in her district.”

Gunterman will be aided by several instrumentalists including Matt Faldmo on the djemba, Adrienne Brown on viola, Knox and Susan Miller on the recorder.

“Glow,” by Eric Whitacre and Edward Esch, will be dedicated to Jim Anderson, longtime Nugget columnist and Chorale booster. “The First Noel,” and “Pachelbel’s Canon,” arranged by Michael Clawson, will be blended.

“‘Mary, Did You Know?’” by Pentatonix will be a first for Sisters audi ences,” Gunterman said, “and I predict it will be well appreciated.”

Donna Moyer is the group’s longtime accom panist. Pratices are held

Monday nights at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration and are open to everybody with a love of singing.

“We are the classic com munity singing group,” Gunterman enthused. “You can’t be too old, or too young.”

The concerts are free and are accompanied by a cookie treat table.

The High Desert Chorale, about 25 in number, will also be on hand at the annual tree lighting ceremony set for Friday, November 25, at Fir Street Park at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting is one of Sisters Country’s most cherished events.

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