The Nugget Newspaper // Vol. XLVI No. 41 // 2023-10-11

The Nugget Vol. XLVI No. 41

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News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Turn, turn, turn...

Man dies in Highway 20 crash

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Spencer McCullough is on a mission to visit every national park in the Lower 48 on one continuous bicycle trip. According to the stats he posts on his website (https:// onelongtrip.bike) he’s visited 19 out of 51 parks, traveling 7,856 miles — with seven flat tires along the way.

McCullough stopped in Sisters on Tuesday, October 3, on his way to Crater Lake National Park.

He has a couple or purposes in mind with his trip.

One is personal: He wants to see the bounty of the parks while it is there to be enjoyed. He notes that the flora and fauna of the parks is changing. He notes as an See CYCLIST on page 19

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Sisters Country’s aspen trees are turning gold as autumn opens up her color palette.

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

An Idaho man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 20 west of Black Butte Ranch on Friday, September 29.

At approximately 5:40 a.m. on that date, Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 92.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Honda Accord, operated by Timothy Shannon Forgett, age 57, of Boise, Idaho was traveling eastbound when the operator lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. The vehicle struck a tree on the eastbound shoulder.

Forgett died at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The OSP was assisted by Black Butte Fire and ODOT.

Public to engage with Explore Sisters

Harvest Faire attracts a crowd

Explore Sisters. Sisters’ new destination management organization (DMO) is introducing itself to the community in a public forum.

The forum will take place on Thursday, October 19, at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

Explore Sisters DMO embraces the goal of balancing the economic impacts of tourism with local livability. Explore Sisters hired its first executive director, Scott Humpert, in December 2022. Humpert brings with him over 10 years of destination management experience. DMOs are responsible for community investments through tourism and can be found throughout the state,

“Mom, come look at this,” said Tess Sidwell, age 9, from Bend. “No, mom, come over here,” pleaded her brother Evan, 7. Moms and dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, along with best friends, daters, dancers, buskers, and curiosity seekers of all stripes packed East Main Avenue between Elm and Larch streets Saturday and Sunday.

Tess and Evan were captivated by animal wood carvings at one of 150-plus tents that lined the avenue for the annual Harvest Faire, always the second weekend in October and sponsored

by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. By the time the doors (tent flaps) opened at 10 a.m. Saturday, perhaps 500 attendees were already anxiously pacing the

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such as Visit Bend, Visit McMinnville, and Visit Hood River.

“This is an exciting time for Sisters and a critical point in managing the impacts of tourism for the destination,” said Humpert.

“I am grateful to have been welcomed so warmly into the community and look forward to Explore Sisters having positive effects on businesses, residents, and our natural places.”

The forum will be facilitated by Citizens4Community (C4C), a nonprofit dedicated to community-building, developing and implementing tools, projects, and events that encourage See EXPLORE on page 19

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Meetings .......................... 3

Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Announcements...............10 Entertainment .................12

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

People came from near and far to peruse the wares at the Harvest Faire —in absolutely beautiful conditions. perimeter hoping to get first looks.

It was a cornucopia of artisan crafts and foods.

See HARVEST FAIRE on page 18

Bunkhouse Chronicle .......13 Crossword ...................... 20

Classifieds..................21-23 Sudoku ............................21

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Only the lonely

Letters to the Editor…

By Jim Cornelius

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

Climate scam

To the Editor: The Green New Deal and Climate Change are the biggest SCAM in our nation’s history.

Our so-called authority tells us we haven’t done enough. We have the cleanest water and air. The worst offenders appear to be China and India, and the U.N. wants the USA to clean up their pollution.

The environmentalists, since the 1970s, keep saying the sky is falling if we don’t do what they say. Now they say it is climate change. Well yes the climate changes, some years it is too hot and some years it is too cold.

But we the people can’t change that one iota.

It is God who controls the climate.

On day one, President Biden began to destroy our energy independence. Now he wants to tell us what stove and dryer we can own.

They are so concerned about the environment and yet when there was a derailment and chemical spill in Palestine, Ohio our Transportation Secretary said, “Oh we have a thousand derailments a year,” and it took the EPA days to come there, and I am not sure our President came at all.

I was shocked at his cavalier attitude. If we have 1,000 derailments a year why isn’t he doing something about it?

We need to give serious thought to who is running our country.

Pat Farr

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A thief in the night...

This young fellow has been caught on camera multiple times getting into the pumpkin stash at Ace Hardware.

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Only the lonely Know the way I feel tonight Only the lonely Know this feeling ain’t right — Roy Orbison Loneliness is a melancholy theme in generations of songs. It’s not just a trope, though — it’s a serious matter. If the Surgeon General of the United States is right, it’s a major health threat: “Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling — it harms both individual and societal health. It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity.”

Even in a relatively small and close-knit community like Sisters with lots of opportunities to engage with others, people may feel disconnected, alienated, out-ofsorts. Lonely. The reasons for this are complicated.

On Thursday, October 26, Citizens4Community (C4C) and The Nugget will present a town hall conversation on the topic of loneliness — what conditions create it, and what can be done to reach out to those in our community who are deeply lonely.

Loneliness is not the same thing as being alone.

I’m one of those people who needs substantial time alone to thrive. Some people are more “social” than others, and there’s no right or wrong way to be in that regard. Introvert or extrovert or somewhere in between, we all need some sense of connection, of belonging, a sense that we are of value to others. There’s anecdotal evidence that, for some, the isolation of the pandemic was a plunge into loneliness, and some have not really come back from it.

Loneliness is dark and corrosive. Loneliness is feeling like you’re invisible, disconnected, and untethered. Loneliness is feeling like you don’t matter. We can be lonely around other people if we don’t feel connection. Loneliness can creep up on you, and like any other threat to our health and well-being, we might not recognize the symptoms until we go down.

Loneliness hurts. And it’s increasingly clear that loneliness can kill. That’s why health care providers

are placing an exceptional emphasis on addressing loneliness.

Last spring, St. Charles Health System announced “a new focus for its Community Benefit funding: reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation while fostering a sense of belonging among Central Oregonians. For the next three years, St. Charles will direct thousands in grant funding to community organizations to target loneliness and isolation.”

That’s all well and good, but it seems that a fundamental means of combatting loneliness doesn’t require funding. Neighborliness matters. Meeting and greeting our neighbors, having conversations with the people we interact with in town rather than just moving through the day — these things make a difference.

Reaching out to one of those neighbors and inviting them to go catch some music, or a movie, attend an Outlaws game, a school play, or a church service... or just go out and have a cup of coffee — all of this strengthens the social fabric. It’s pretty pleasant too.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to just hang out at home of an evening and watch Netflix or read a book. Nothing feels quite as good to me as sitting on the couch and playing the guitar in a dark and empty room.

There is a danger, though, of falling into a rut, where we don’t feel good, and we don’t quite know why. That might just be loneliness sinking its claws into us.

Sometimes staying in is a lot easier and more comfortable than getting out amongst ’em. Yet it’s also good sometimes to say “yes” to something we might not ordinarily do, with people we might not ordinarily connect with.

What’s “comfortable” isn’t always good for us, and there’s no such thing as growth without experiencing discomfort. And, it turns out, things we might think are uncomfortable often turn out to be a lot of fun, and we’re glad we overcame our reluctance and went and did it.

As the Surgeon General says, “By taking small steps every day to strengthen our relationships, and by supporting community efforts to rebuild social connection, we can rise to meet this moment together. We can build lives and communities that are healthier and happier. And we can ensure our country and the world are better poised than ever to take on the challenges that lay ahead.”

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Erasing boundaries through art

By Sue Stafford

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History of irrigation in Central Oregon on tap The new season of the Three Sisters Historical Society’s (TSHS) Fireside Evenings will open with a presentation by Steve Lent titled “Water for a Thirsty Land — The Development of Irrigation in Central Oregon.”

It will take place on Monday, October 16 at the Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. The presentation will be at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door and free to TSHS members. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Lent has been the historian at the Bowman Museum in Prineville for many years and has a collection of over 5,000 historical photos.

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Walking into the classroom at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, I was immediately drawn to a table covered with cast hands, each unique in appearance, size, and pose.

I had heard about the work being done by Sandra Honda, one of the artists doing a month-long residency at the Ranch, that she was looking for more volunteers for her art installation, and I was curious.

The jumpingoff point for our time together was my telling Honda a little about myself, followed by what I thought of when she said “climate change.”

We wandered far afield and as we talked Honda recorded our conversation. We then made a mold of my hand which she cast in alginate. She intends to have an installation of the hands where viewers can pick them up and hear a few lines spoken by the hand’s person.

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See HANDS on page 16

Using photos and narrative, Lent will show the development of the irrigation projects in Central Oregon and the impact it had on the land and water usage that allowed a major farming boom in the region.

The story begins in the late 1800s when Central Oregon was experiencing a large influx of homesteaders. Hundreds of enthusiastic settlers came to get their free piece of land. Unfortunately, most of the land available for settling was very arid and water was scarce.

Entrepreneurs began to construct irrigation canals and a See FIRESIDE on page 11

Shining spotlight on ‘unsung heroes’ Sisters Country is rich in community spirit – full of citizens, business owners, civic representatives, volunteers, and organizational leaders committed to making Sisters a better place to live, work and play.

But too often, the efforts of these inspiring individuals living among us go unrecognized. The Sisters Country Vision Implementation Team (VIT) wants to change that.

The VIT has announced the 2023 “Unsung Hero Awards.” This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate

individuals who have made outstanding, yet under-appreciated, contributions to our community.

The VIT is a multistakeholder collaborative dedicated to advancing the goals of the Sisters Country Vision. The Vision is a forward-thinking plan, forged through extensive community engagement in 2018, that lays out 20 key strategies to foster a more prosperous, livable, resilient, and connected community (learn more at See AWARDS on page 15

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch In-person community Al-Anon dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Grab-and-go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs.

Lutheran Church. 541-610-7383.

12:30 to 1 p.m. Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843.

Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of East of the Cascades Quilt Guild the Transfiguration / Saturday, 8 a.m., 4th Wed. (September-June), Stitchin’ Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. / Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book 7 p.m., Sisters Community Church. study, Tuesday, noon, Shepherd of the 541-771-2211.

Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wednesday, 7 a.m., Shepherd Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Community Church. Materials provided.

Sisters Women’s meeting, Thursday, 541-408-8505. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, Church / Step & Tradition meeting, 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755.

Friday, noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440.

Military Parents of Sisters Meetings are held quarterly; please call for Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild details. 541-388-9013.

For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefly@msn.com.

Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters Chapter meets Wednesdays, Citizens4Community New neighbor 11:30 a.m., Takoda’s Restaurant. meetup, last Tuesday of the month, 541-549-6469.

5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Barn in Sisters.

Citizens4Community Community SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday, & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.

10 to 11:30 a.m. Visit to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District. 541-549-2091. citizens4community.com for location.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

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 First 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. 541-719-0031.

Sisters Cribbage Club Meets 11 a.m. every Wed. at SPRD. 509-947-5744.

Sisters Garden Club For monthly meetings visit: SistersGardenClub.com.

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., at Aspen Lakes Golf Course.

541-410-2870.

Sisters Parent Teacher Community 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sisters Elementary School Commons.

917-219-8298.

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Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. For location information, please call: 541-848-1970.

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

Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant.

541-903-1123.

Sisters Trails Alliance Board Meetings take place every other month, 5 p.m. In-person or zoom. Contact: info@sisterstrails.org.

Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors Meets 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 of the month, 6:30 p.m., Main Church Building Sisters Community Church.

847-344-0498.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School.

541-595-6203

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

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 Tues., 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., 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.

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Outlaws log two straight shutouts on the pitch

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws boys soccer squad served up two strong performances on the pitch this past week — an 8-0 win on the road at La Pine on Tuesday, October 3, and an 8-0 win at home two days later against Crosshill Christian.

In Tuesday’s action against the Hawks the Outlaws scored early and often. At the threeminute mark Andrew Islas scored off an assist from Cooper Merrill, which was quickly followed by a Vincent Christian goal off a Nick Palmer assist.

The Outlaws scored twice more, in the 13th and 14th minute. Carson Bell scored when he broke through the heart of the Hawks’ defense, and Danny Benson followed with another score off a Christian assist.

Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that the Outlaws play their best brand of soccer when they control the midfield and play small ball.

Midway through the first half, Sisters lost a bit of focus and reverted to trying to make long passes, and Husmann stated that this kind of play results in unnecessary turnovers and slows down the scoring. The Outlaws made the necessary adjustments, got back on track, and scored three additional goals before the half;

two goals from Christian, and a goal from Benson. Islas and Palmer were each credited with an assist.

“We have several offensive weapons and when we play for each other, it makes it very difficult to defend against us,” said Husmann.

At the half, the Outlaws were on top 7-0.

Sisters lost a bit of their sense of urgency in the second half, and it took approximately 18 minutes before the Outlaws scored their eighth and final goal of the night when Christian drilled a set piece into the back of the net.

“Vincent really is a talented player and often draws two to three defenders,” said Husmann. “He is great at finding the open guy as well as finishing himself.”

Husmann told The Nugget he was impressed with the work rate and movement off the ball of Andrew Islas, who he stated is really settling into the position of striker.

“I commend the positive attitude of the La Pine players and coach,” added Husmann.

“They are light on numbers and are trying to build a stronger program.”

On Thursday at home against Crosshill Christian, the Outlaws were short a few players due to injury, but still put together an outstanding performance. They settled into their style of play and

took control of the match from the start.

Danny Benson scored in the 13th minute off a Vincent Christian assist; three minutes later Christian scored off a Carson Bell assist; and in the next minute of play Bell scored off an Ivan Alport assist.

“This was Ivan’s first varsity start and he played a very solid game,” said Husmann.

“He is a fierce competitor and is learning the tempo of the varsity game. I’m stoked for him over the next couple of years.”

Sisters tacked on five more goals in the next 20 minutes.

Benson scored off a Christian assist, and then again from Benson when he hit a beautiful and technically difficult half volley that ripped right past the keeper. The third came from Alport, who headed one in off a corner kick for his first varsity goal.

Christian scored his second goal of the night at the 37-minute mark, with Evan Martin serving a beautiful cross for the assist. Baylor Dyer wrapped up the scoring spree two minutes later to finish the game just before the half.

Husmann told The Nugget that Dyer is very exciting to watch but does make the coaches a bit nervous.

“Baylor is wicked fast and when he makes runs out of the back, it catches the opposition

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“He had made a few of these runs before a making a tantalizing run and dribbling right by several defenders. I love how excited his teammates were for him, as defenders don’t always get the attention that the goal scorers do.”

Husmann noted Christian and Benson, who he stated are becoming quite the pair, and in the last four games have scored eight goals each. Bell was also noted for his smart decisions with the ball and praised for his unselfish play.

“What impressed me the most about this game was how balanced we were on our attack,”said Husmann.

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stressing moving off the ball and making runs, not necessarily to receive a pass, but to create space for a teammate to run into behind their back line. This team is maturing and seeing the fruits of playing selflessly. It’s our mantra and the key to our success.

“Our games this week were characterized by confident, cohesive, and selfless play,” added Husmann. “I’ve particularly been impressed with how this team has embraced the challenges that come up with any season. Injury and sickness always show up, but this also provides an opportunity for some of our subs to get a chance to gain experience on the varsity pitch.”

The Outlaws were to play at Elmira on Tuesday, October 10. They will play on the road at Central Linn on Thursday.

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Girls soccer posts two more shutouts

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws soccer squad tallied two more shutouts last week — a 5-0 win at home against Pleasant Hill (PH) on Tuesday, October 3, and two days later a 4-0 shutout on the road against Siuslaw.

At home on Tuesday, the Outlaws were determined and motivated to buckle down and play their game against a good Pleasant Hill squad. The Billies have always been a strong league competitor, and the Outlaws have struggled against them in the past, even though they’ve come out on top.

This time around was a different story, as Sisters totally dominated play in the first half and held the Billies to just one shot on goal.

Pleasant Hill got off a good shot, but goalie Ava Reihle pushed it wide and kept it out of the net. At the half the score was 0-0.

During the halftime break, the Outlaws captains motivated their team, told them PH was tired, and encouraged their teammates to be patient.

The Outlaws came out

on fire in the second half and scored five goals. The first came eight minutes in when Marley Holden played the ball to Zoee Bafford, who beat her opponent and chipped the far post for the score.

Ten minutes later Lilly Sundstrom centered the ball to Maggie Lutz, who chipped the keeper from 25 yards out for the score and a 2-0 Outlaw lead. In the 64th minute, Katie Ryan assisted Juhree Kizziar for the goal. Ryan and Kizziar had great movement back and forth and Ryan finished with a ball through the keeper’s hands.

Sisters scored two additional goals in the final four minutes of the contest. Tallis Grummer had a quick throw in to Riley Bick, who dribbled toward the goal. Bick laid a simple ball off to Ryan, who scored with a nice one-touch into the lower right corner.

Kizziar wrapped up the scoring spree when she finished with a beautiful goal into the upper right corner of the net, thanks to a Grummer assist.

“Juhree composed herself and didn’t overthink or overpower her shot,” said Holden.

“I’m proud of the team

for coming out the way they did after that loss to Central Linn,” added Holden. “They stuck to their game and I’m proud of them for playing the most beautiful soccer I’ve seen them play so far.”

Coach Brian Holden told The Nugget that Izzy Schiller, Shae Wyland, and Lilly Sundstrom, who all played defense this game, had great communication between the three of them, and their speed on the outside and Schiller’s experience ran the defense perfectly.

Holden also made note of Maggie Lutz and Marley Holden, who he stated were work horses in the middle, distributed the ball, found their teammates, and were offensive threats.

Two days later the Outlaws made the long four-hour road trip to Siuslaw.

Katie Ryan got Sisters on the scoreboard in minute 20 when Marley Holden played a through ball to her, which she finished into the lower left corner.

Ten minutes later, Holden scored. Ella Davis cut in from her wing position, evaded a couple of defenders, and laid the ball off to Holden, who

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Zoee Bafford gets set for a powerful kick. scored from 10 yards out into the lower left. At the half the Outlaws held a 2-0 lead.

Ryan scored right in front of the net for her second goal of the contest early in the second half. Sisters’ final goal came when Bafford took a corner kick and delivered the ball high to Holden, who headed it in from 10 yards out over the goalie’s hands and just under the crossbar.

Coach Holden had praise

for Ryan.

“Katie is such an intelligent soccer player and can read the game before it develops,” said Holden. “She anticipates where to be to receive the ball and is strategic about positioning herself.”

A week earlier, on Tuesday, September 26, the Lady Outlaws suffered a 1-2 loss to Central Linn (CL), See GIRLS SOCCER on page 8

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Outlaws football at the top of the heap in league play

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws traveled to Creswell on Friday night and hammered out a decisive 41-6 victory against the Bulldogs.

Creswell received the opening kickoff and Calvin Parker recovered an early fumble to set the Outlaws up for a great start. The Bulldogs’ defense held strong and Sisters wasn’t able to convert their fourth-down attempt deep in Creswell’s territory.

Sisters forced the Bulldogs to punt and got back to work. Justin deSmet scored from seven yards out, Reid Woodson’s PAT was good, and Sisters took a 7-0 lead.

The Outlaws once again forced the Bulldogs to punt, and after a solid drive, deSmet scored again from 14 yards out and pushed the score to 13-0.

On the next Creswell possession, Kolbi Cotner read their play perfectly, picked off a Bulldog screen pass, and scampered into the end zone.

After a successful PAT from Woodson the Outlaws found themselves on top 20-0.

Teams exchanged a few possessions and then Creswell scored on a busted play.

Sisters put together another great drive and marched down the field. Tony Gonzalez capped off the drive with an eight-yard touchdown run

with 1:15 left in the first half.

The two-point conversion attempt was good and Sisters held a commanding 28-6 lead at the half.

The Outlaws’ rushing attack was stellar in the first half, recording 200 yards.

Sisters received the opening kickoff of the second half and went right back to work.

They drove down the field and Ethan Eby scored on a 20-yard TD run. Another Woodson PAT put the score at 35-6 with 9:19 left in the third period.

Eby scored Sisters’ final TD of the night on an 11-yard TD run with approximately five minutes left on the clock, and the game ended in a 41-6 Outlaw victory.

Sisters finished with 326 yards rushing and passed for 63 yards. DeSmet carried the ball 11 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Eby had seven carries for 99 yards and two touchdowns, and Gonzalez had nine carries for 29 yards and a touchdown.

Quarterback Hunter Bronson was five for nine for 63 yards, which included several key third-down conversions, which kept the drive alive. Kale Gardner had three catches for 33 yards and Landon Scott had two catches for 30 yards.

The Outlaws’ defense held Creswell to six points, 104 total yards rushing, and 72 yards passing.

Coach Gary Thorson told The Nugget that the Outlaws’ offensive line had their best game of the year, which he stated is encouraging as they head down the stretch.

“The starting five (Jayden Vogt, Dolan Pool, Kalvin Parker, Antonio Guzman, and Garrett Sager) blocked well from start to finish and we cut back missed assignments this week, which was a muchneeded step.”

Thorson also noted that the defense played well for the second week in a row.

Creswell had a major advantage on the Outlaws size-wise up front, but the Outlaws made up for that with effort and execution.

“Defensively, it was a great team effort on that side of the ball,” said Thorson. “We gave up a cheap one on a busted play, but other than that we were pretty solid. Kalvin Parker had his best game at defensive end (seven tackles and a fumble recovery) and is starting to develop into an outstanding defensive player.

Cotner always seems to be in the right place and had a great pick and return for a TD that really sparked us. DeSmet at free safety and all three linebackers (Sager, Gonzalez, and Eby) played well and made big plays for us.”

A week earlier the Outlaws put up a valiant effort on the road against No. 1 ranked

Kennedy in a non-league contest but came up short 6-13.

Eby had a great game for the Outlaws at his linebacker position and according to Coach Gary Thorson is improving every week. Dolon Pool made some great plays and also played on the defensive line for the first time this year. Thorson noted that Pool’s quickness and tenacity will probably land him more playing time in that spot moving forward. Justin deSmet also played well from his free safety position.

“Our defense has turned the corner and they’re starting to play with confidence and it’s fun to watch,” said Thorson. “There’s no question that from a defensive side we played well enough to win, but on the offensive side we played very poor at times and didn’t convert on some key third-down attempts.”

The Outlaws were held to 171 yards of total offense on the night. DeSmet was the leading rusher with 42 yards on 15 carries. Hunter Bronson

was five-for-nine on the night for 51 yards. The backs ran hard against a pretty good defense, but Thorson stated that the Outlaws continue to make too many mistakes on the offensive line, which is hurting them right now.

Thorson said, “We had some breakdowns in our pass protection that hampered us and overall had a rough night throwing the ball.

Thorson told The Nugget that playing Kennedy on the road was a good experience for the team.

“I firmly believe in the saying that you learn more from your losses than your successes, and I think we learned a lot tonight, and that is going to make us a stronger team down the road,” Thorson said.

The Outlaws will play at Pleasant Hill on Friday, October 13, for their fourth straight game on the road.

Thorson told The Nugget that the Outlaws have been a bit banged up but hope to have a few players back for the game against the Billies.

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GIRLS SOCCER: Squad is looking for strong finish to season Continued from page 5

their first loss of the season.

It’s difficult for all teams in the league to play at CL as they are allowed to compete on their elementary school field, which is significantly smaller than a normal regulation soccer field. Sisters came out strong with shots that hit the crossbar, two that hit the post, and several that were near misses on follow-up shots. They dominated play in the first half, but just couldn’t hit the back of the net.

Central Linn scored with just 10 minutes left in the first half. The Outlaws were a bit disorganized in the back and the Cobras were able to score.

Coach Holden said, “We need to do a better job of not buying into other teams’ frantic play and chaos. This was the first time the Outlaws have trailed in one-and-a-half to two years, but it was good for us to be in that position, so when we do compete against better teams in the playoffs we’ll know how to play in that scenario.”

At the start of the second half, the Outlaws were motivated and hungry. Three minutes in, Ella Davis laid the ball off to Lilly Sundstrom, who cut to the inside and had a beautiful right foot shot over the keeper’s head to knot it up 1-1.

“The girls were fired up and knew they were in the game,” said Holden.

The remainder of the half, the Outlaws played in the Cobras’ half, but according to Holden their play was still a bit chaotic, and the small field felt very congested.

In the final minute CL had a corner kick, and the Outlaws were able to clear it.

Unfortunately, a Cobra player was able to gather the ball and made a nice shot into the upper left corner, and earned the win.

It was a tough loss for the Outlaws as they had 17 shots on goal, compared to CL’s four.

“I’m proud of the girls for their composure after the loss,” said Holden. “It’s easy to show sportsmanship when

you win but to show class with a loss makes me proud to see.”

Despite the Outlaws’ lone loss, they are a team to be reckoned with. Their defense especially is to be noted, as they have the least amount of goals scored on them in the entire state of Oregon.

Currently they’ve scored 45 goals and only allowed three goals to be scored against them.

Of his defense Holden said, “The entire season we’ve continued to move people around in defensive positions, and the last couple of games we’ve narrowed it down to who our starters will be as we finish the season (Lilly Sundstrom, Shae Wyland, and Izzy Schiller).

We’ve selected players that have strength and speed on the outside. Izzy will be playing as center back and will bring experience, communication, and leadership to that position.

“The team has come together, they understand their roles, and have strengthened bonds, which will be important as we finish the season,” added Holden.

Sisters was to play at home against Santiam Christian on Tuesday, October 10. They will host the Elmira Falcons on Thursday.

SFF presents AJ Lee & Blue Summit Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) presents a concert with California bluegrass band AJ Lee & Blue Summit at The Belfry in Sisters on Wednesday, November 15.

Drawing from influences such as country, soul, swing, rock, and jam music, the band uses the lens of bluegrass as a vessel through which to express and explore the thread that binds and unifies all great music to create their own unique sound. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, October 11, at 10 a.m. at https://aftontickets.com/ajlee.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit made their first appearance in Santa Cruz in 2015. Led by singer, songwriter, and mandolinist AJ Lee, the bluegrass band has performed all over the world, but finds home in California’s Bay Area.

In 2019, they released their debut album, “Like I Used To.” Their second full-length project, “I’ll Come Back,” came out August 2021.

Unlike their first record, which featured experimentation with session musicians and electric instruments, the new project is a pure reflection of the live sound of the group, hearkening back to

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Although falling loosely under the bluegrass label, the band generally plays without banjo, with Sullivan Tuttle and Scott Gates on steelstringed acoustic guitars, AJ on mandolin, Jan Purat on

fiddle, and Chad Bowen on upright bass — a configuration used to create unique space and texture in the arrangements.

The concert will be held at The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 for adults and $15 for youth. Artist and ticket information can be found at www.sistersfolkfestival.org.

This is a general admission, all-ages show. Beverages will be available for purchase; no outside food or beverages permitted in the venue.

Follow @SistersFolkFestival on Instagram and Facebook for updates and additional information.

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Arts and adventure at movie house The popular special event series known as “Autumn Arts & Adventure” continues through October at Sisters Movie House & Café. The most popular live performing act on the planet, Taylor Swift, also makes an appearance — in her first-ever, official concert movie, from Friday, October 13.

“The Taylor Swift movie is not part of our special series,” explained Drew Kaza, managing partner of quoin media & entertainment, which operates Sisters Movie House. “But obviously it’s a pretty special event in its own right.”

While the arts and adventure continue on Thursday, October 12, with a look at the iconoclastic author Thomas Wolfe in “Radical Wolfe,” the “Swifties” can rejoice in the premiere showing of her concert movie starting Friday, October 13 at 6 p.m. That date was chosen by Swift herself (it is her lucky number) and the pricing for the event is also reflective of the singer’s wishes/superstitions. Tickets are on sale now, priced at $19.89 for adults and $13.13 for students of all ages. 1989 happened to be Swift’s birth year and also the name of one of her most popular albums.

“The Taylor Swift movie starts on Friday, but we will

be playing it here on consecutive weekends through the rest of October,” said Kaza. “While tickets are going fast, we should have plenty for everybody, given we will have at least five showtimes every weekend. And of course, the price for admission is just a fraction of what her concerts would cost you.”

Unlike the Swift movie, the programs in the Arts & Adventure series are one-time only and will screen each Thursday night in October at 7 p.m. with tickets priced at $16 for all ages.

Next up in the series after the Wolfe documentary is a spectacular ski film, “The Land of Giants,” where the outstanding cinematography makes the mountains the star. It shows in Sisters on Thursday, October 19. The October programs conclude with an encore showing of “Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes” on Thursday October 26, also at 7 p.m.

“We’re pretty proud of the diversity of this series,” said Kaza. “Last month we featured an art exhibition

Outlaws volleyball undefeated in league

By Rongi Yost Correspondent

from Holland and a history of mountain biking. Now we have jazz, a mind-blowing ski film, and a deep dive into the literary arts with Tom Wolfe.

There’s definitely something for everyone in this series.”

The “Autumn Arts & Adventure” series will continue in November, and Kaza promises more details to come in the weeks ahead, including a return to seven days a week opening hours before the end of the month.

“The Hollywood strikes are over and we couldn’t be more excited,” added Kaza.

“We have a very full lineup ahead of us.”

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The Lady Outlaws volleyball squad crushed Harrisburg on the road on Thursday, October 5.

They swept the Eagles 25-12, 25-10, and 25-11 to push their league record to a perfect 8-0, and an overall record of 17-1.

Harrisburg struggled to get into their offense due to tough serves by the Outlaws, who finished the night with a total of 10 team aces. The Eagles were constantly shut down at the net with great blocking from Kathryn Scholl, Gracie Vohs, and Bailey Robertson.

Sisters quickly won the match 3-0 in just 50 minutes of play.

Gracelyn Myhre led the team with 13 kills, followed

by Gracie Vohs, who finished

with 12. Mia Monaghan tallied 14 digs in the contest and Holly Davis dished out 33 assists.

Senior Robertson continued to do an exceptional job in the middle position.

The Outlaws have hit the midway mark of league play and Robertson has already recorded 145 kills, 28 blocks, and averages 2.8 kills per set. Coach Rory Rush told The Nugget she is a positive leader on the court and always encourages everyone around her.

Sisters was scheduled to play at home against Pleasant Hill on Monday, October 9.

They will play on the road at Creswell on Wednesday. The Outlaws will wrap up their week on Saturday and compete in the Bend Clearwater Classic.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Go Fish Group Meeting

Go Fish Group will meet on Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Our speaker will be Chester Allen of Sisters and the program will be “Fishing the Magic Hour.” For more information contact Gary Kutz at 541-771-2211.

Destination Management with Explore Sisters

Explore Sisters invites the community to attend a public forum to learn more about the organization and its role in destination management within the greater Sisters area.

The forum will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19 at the SistersCamp Sherman Fire District Community Hall. For more information on Explore Sisters contact Scott Humpert at scotth@exploresisters.com.

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Sisters Garden Club Meeting

Sisters Garden Club invites the Public to their monthly meeting on Saturday, October 21 at Sisters Community Church at 10 a.m. There will be a presentation

by Jon Sattler of Deschutes Canyon Garlic, which specializes in growing unique and flavorful varieties of certified organic seed garlic and culinary garlic that are adapted to our Central Oregon climate for local farmers and gardeners.

Free Wills & Trusts Presentation

Sisters Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a free “Wills & Trusts” presentation on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics and get answers to your questions. Reservations required. Call 541-549-1193.

Sisters Library Reopening Soon

The Panoramic Access Special Road District (PASRD) has an opening on its 3-member Board of Commissioners beginning January 1, 2024. The term of service is three (3) years: Jan/2024 - 12/31/2026. Interested candidates should contact the PASRD Board of Commissioners at panoramicroads@gmail. com for information about the position and the application process. Applications requested no later than Nov. 30, 2023.

The Grand Opening Celebration for the newly remodeled Sisters Library will be held on Saturday, October 28 from noon to 2 p.m.

The library is currently closed as the staff transitions out of the temporary space. Operations will resume at the Sisters Library in mid-October. Visit dpl.pub/ futuresisters for updates. The remodeled library will include a new fireplace, an enhanced community room, a colorful and interactive children’s area, and two new meeting space rooms.

Sisters Habitat Volunteers Needed

STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transport Patients

Now that the children are back in school, are you looking for something fun to do with your free time? Come volunteer with Sisters Habitat for Humanity!

Call 541-549-1193 to get started.

Historic Sisters Docent-led Walking Tours Family-friendly and free!

Take the “Downtown Sisters Landmarks Tour” and learn the history of Sisters’ oldest buildings and early pioneers. Held Wednesdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. For reservations email museum@ threesistershistoricalsociety.org or call the Sisters Museum at 541-549-1403.

Garden Club Journal

Sisters Garden Club has a Garden Journal that is available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books, The Gallimaufry, Three Sisters Floral, Home Styled & Metamorphosis, all in Sisters.

The multi-year journal includes pages for notes on weather, monthly garden activities, plant details, and more. Sales support the Club and other local nonprofits. Get your copy now.

They make great gifts. Please call 971-246-0404 with questions.

Free Pet Food

Need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind The Nugget.

Help Sisters Country residents get to nonemergency medical appointments in Sisters, Redmond, and Bend. Attend a free two-hour training. Emails from STARS dispatchers allow you to accept dates and times that work for your schedule, and a mileage reimbursement is included. Learn more at www. starsride.org. STARS is an AFSC Action Team.

STARS Seeks Dispatch Volunteers

While working from home, help STARS transport Sisters Country residents to nonemergency medical appointments. Needed: A computer, the ability to use online apps, and a telephone.

Call 541-904-5545. STARS is an AFSC Action Team.

Free Weekly Meal Service

Family Kitchen hosts weekly togo hot meals on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. Visit www.FamilyKitchen.org.

Sisters Bell Choir

This would be a great year to try The Twelve Tone bell choir for their 15th anniversary in Sisters! The bell choir will be performing with the Sisters High Desert Chorale for Christmas concerts, as well as 3 or 4 other venues on their own around town in December. For more information please call or text Lola Knox at 541-390-4615 or email 4tayknox@gmail.com.

City of Sisters Advisory Boards

The City of Sisters is actively seeking community members to apply for its advisory boards.

Please go to www.ci.sisters. or.us/bc for more information.

Applications will be taken until Friday, November 10.

Senior Graduation Party Oktoberfest Fundraiser

Hosted by the Senior Parent Planning Committee, Oktoberfest is the big fundraiser for the Sisters High Class of 2024 Safe & Sober Grad Party.

Tickets are now available! This event will be held on Sunday, October 22 at the Sisters High School commons, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets include dinner and a beverage, and will be catered by our own local Mama Juju’s.

The event will include silent and live auctions, a paddle raise, and raffle giveaways. There is also an option to bid on silent auction items the day of the event online, if you are unable to attend. Please visit https://2shsg. betterworld.org/ for ticket purchases, to donate, and for additional information.

Free Lunches for Seniors

For those 60+, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon offers a fun, no-cost social lunch every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. No reservations needed. No-cost Grab-N-Go lunches take place weekly on Wed. and Thurs., from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Call 541-797-9367.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Caregiver Support

Thelma’s Place Adult Day Respite Program in Redmond hosts a monthly support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related disease. The support group is held every third Wednesday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is a free family-caregiver support group featuring local organizations. Call 541-548-3049.

Sisters 4-H Dog Group for Youth

Have fun and meet new friends while learning to train dogs in care, obedience, showmanship, agility, and more. Sisters K9 Paws 4-H encourages youth to set goals and helps to develop self-confidence, problem-solving, self-discipline, and self-worth.

In August group members can show their dog at the Deschutes County Fair 4-H Dog Show.

This group is open to children 9-18 years of age who weigh as much as their dog. Register at https://extension.oregonstate. edu/4h/deschutes/get-involved.

For more information, contact: Nancy Hall 541-904-4433, nancyhall4h@gmail.com.

Know Stars: Our Place Amongst the Stars

Discuss the scale, age, and content of the universe with local astrophysicist Ronald Polidan on Saturday, October 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Sisters Firehouse Community Hall.

Find more information on this and other Deschutes Public Library programs at www. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ adult.

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Republic Services Fall Clean-Up

The week of November 6 to 10 Republic Services will be providing Sisters residential customers only with “Fall CleanUp” services. Customers may place additional items curbside on their regular garbage day, including yard debris, appliances, bagged garbage, and furniture.

There are some restrictions and limits, such as no large furniture items (table chairs but no recliners, etc.) and no dirt or sod. Call Republic Services at 541-548-4984 for additional guidelines.

Weekly Food Pantry

The Wellhouse Church hosts a weekly food pantry Thursdays at 3 p.m. at 222 N. Trinity Way. Both drive-through pick-up and shopping-style distribution are available. Call 541-549-4184 for information.

Sisters Caregiver Support

A facilitated support group for caregivers of those with chronic or life-shortening diseases meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Sisters Episcopal Church of The Transfiguration, 121 Brooks Camp Rd. For more information, please contact Kay at 541-719-0031.

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Fundraiser to benefit Ukrainian kids A fundraiser orgasupporting foster faminized by a group of lies, who are undersuplocals will benefit plied to take on care for Ukrainian children dischildren who have lost placed by the Russian parents in the violence. invasion of their country There are also less in February 2022. Funds visible needs to meet. raised will be distrib“They all need theruted through the Sistersapy; the therapists are based nonprofit World’s overworked,” Welbourn Children, which has vetsaid. ted contacts in Ukraine.

Some young chilThe event is set for dren are traumatized to Saturday, October 21, at the point that they don’t the Sisters Community speak.

Church Fireside Room World’s Children is at 1300 McKenzie funding private speech Hwy. There will be and psychological therPHOTO PROVIDED Marionberry cobbler and apy, and turoting. entertainment featuring Ukrainian children are refugees in their country.

They are, Welbourn showtunes by Dick & said, trying to cover the Randy. overarching needs that Director Stephanie Welbourn.

There will be a 20-minute According to Purviance the government’s small fund presentation on the plight of and Welbourn, needs include doesn’t cover.” internally displaced children solar battery chargers for The fundraiser begins at 6 in Ukraine, including inter- phones and laptops for use p.m., and there is a suggested views from refugee camps. in school, backpacks and donation of $25 per person.

The fundraiser came about hygiene kits. For younger For more information fortuitously, according to children, “formula is a big and to donate directly, visit World’s Children Executive one,” said Purviance. https://www.worldschildren.

Director David Purviance.

World’s Children is also org/projects/ukraine-children.

A group of people in a Zumba class at Sisters Park & Recreation District were talking about their desire to help children in Ukraine. Jean Purviance was in the class, and told them that World’s Children was established in Ukraine. A fundraiser idea was born.

“We have a country liaison person in Ukraine,” Purviance explained.

That contact can identify needs of refugee children and help ensure that resources get to the people who need them.

World’s Children was founded in 1965. David and Jean Purviance took over its operation in 2009 and moved it from Corvallis to Sisters in 2017. They have worked extensively in India, Central America, and Asia.

Other areas of the world have become hotspots with needs the organization can meet.

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dam on the Deschutes River at Crane Prairie to store water.

Hundreds of miles of irrigation canals were constructed to distribute water to developing farmlands. Most crops grown were winter wheat and rye, until irrigation water arrived. Once water was delivered, it provided for the capability for many different crops to be grown.

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Several irrigation companies began operations, including Central Oregon, Pilot Butte, Arnold, Tumalo, and Squaw Creek irrigation districts. An ill-fated project west of Tumalo was taken over by the state, but became a big disappointment. Later projects included the Ochoco Irrigation District and the North Unit Irrigation District.

There are many competing users of water today.

Ongoing drought has resulted in a reduction of the onceabundant water in the region and an exploding population has led to water-use conflicts.

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Flu, RSV, and COVID on the rise

By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

It’s flu season and Oregonians, healthier on average than the U.S. as a whole, usually shrug it off as a fact of life.

However the season is more complicated when factoring in RSV and COVID, which often look and act like flu.

The flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all highly contagious respiratory infections caused by viruses: The flu by influenza virus, COVID-19 by SARS-CoV-2 virus, and RSV by respiratory syncytial virus.

It is possible for a person to be infected with multiple viruses at the same time.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu and COVID-19 share very similar symptoms, and it might be hard to tell which of the two you have. It can take longer for people infected with SARS-CoV-2 to show symptoms, and people stay infectious longer than with the flu.

A symptom that seems to be unique to COVID-19 is loss of taste or smell.

While COVID rose to the top of the list of concerns in 2020, 2021, and into 2022, RSV is now more worrisome among many health care professionals. RSV can infect anyone, but is most dangerous in infants and the elderly. Its symptoms are similar to those of the common cold. They tend to run their course with only mild intensity in adults and older children.

In infants and elderly, symptoms tend to be more severe, and can include fevers and wheezing. Some cases may require hospitalization, but most infections run their course within 1 to 2 weeks.

A baby contracting RSV may require a lot of attention until recovery. However, be on the lookout for serious symptoms that can indicate a need for emergency treatment. If your baby is unusually tired,

breathing rapidly or has bluish fingernails, call 911 or go to the ER immediately.

Hard data is hard to come by but OHA (Oregon Health Authority) and the CDC are beginning to crank out reports of infections and hospitalizations. If you ask a friend or neighbor or family member, most will say they know somebody already showing flu-like symptoms, typical of the season.

Starting with COVID, the number of hospitalizations in Oregon at the end of July was 23 and at the end of September it was over 60, only two of which were in Deschutes county, one of whom died.

In all of Oregon, 73 percent of the eligible population completed the primary series of vaccinations but only 22 percent took the bivalent booster. In Deschutes County the numbers are 72 percent and 23 percent.

OHA will start issuing its weekly surveillance reports beginning next week. Until then, based on antigen testing, the positive results numbers for RSV are spiking.

Since the symptoms are so similar, the best way to determine accurately whether you have COVID-19 or the flu is to get tested with a COVID19-Flu-RSV combined test.

The test determines if you are currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and/or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and is available through doctors, hospitals, and other authorized healthcare providers nationwide.

As always, the best person to ask is your doctor. The Nugget asked Dr. Cynthia Maree, infectious disease expert at St. Charles Health System. Maree is not alarmed by the numbers, which look worse as a percentage than in actual case numbers.

“We’re about on the same trajectory as 2021 and 2022,” she said.

She expresses some frustration at the amount of

available vaccine with the rollout of the newest vaccine.

Now that COVID vaccinations are commercially managed, some pharmacies and clinics have reported shortages.

The FDA and the CDC approved the updated vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna in mid-September.

Last week they also authorized an updated Novavax vaccine for use in individuals 12 and older.

T h e v a c c i n e s t a rg e t XBB.1.5, a subvariant of Omicron that dominated the United States—and the world — from November 2021 until earlier this year. The CDC said the updated vaccines should also work against currently circulating variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus —many of which descended from, or are related to, the XBB strain.

This includes EG.5, the dominant strain in the U.S., and BA.2.86, a new subvariant sparking concern because it has more than 30 mutations to its spike protein.

Maree had been hopeful that by now there would have been more treatment protocols. Since April there has been only one. On April 4, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for vilobelimab, an anti-C5a monoclonal antibody.

Maree expresses confidence that the area’s only hospital can meet the needs of the community, having learned so much from the 2020 pandemic.

“Our plans are in place for any surges in flu, RSV, or COVID,” she said.

Caregivers are getting voluntary vaccines now.

St. Charles Health System hopes to have a dedicated web page up this week whereby the community can book vaccine appointments.

Meanwhile Maree urges everybody to check with their primary provider or pharmacy as to availability.

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Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure Movie Series: “Radical Wolfe” 7 p.m. Info and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.

Paulina Springs Books Poetry Reading with Jennifer Reimer and Irene Cooper sharing from “spare change” and “Keske.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: PaulinaSpringsBooks.com.

Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

FRIDAY • OCTOBER 13

Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights 5 to 9 p.m. Booster Draft begins at 5:15 p.m. Kick-off night features special appearance from Skaff Elias, a former senior vice president for Wizards of the Coast. Anyone with a curiosity about Wizards of the Coast or Magic: The Gathering is welcome. Info and registration: PaulinaSprings.com.

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 14

The Belfry Live Music: Jenner Fox Band 7 p.m. Jenner Fox tells the stories of people and places with compassion and respect. His artful tone, poetry, and fluency on his guitar do something only the brave ones do: let us in. Presented by The Whippoorwill Presents. Tickets, $20, at www.bendticket.com.

MONDAY • OCTOBER 16

Sisters Fire Hall Fireside Series: “Water for a Thirsty Land: The Development of Irrigation in Central Oregon” 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Historian Steve Lent will share historical photos and stories. Presented by Three Sisters Historical Society. $10 at the door. Questions: 541-610-6323.

TUESDAY • OCTOBER 17

Ski Inn Taphouse Hotel Live Music: Mark Barringer & Bob Baker 6-8 p.m. Info: www.sisterstaphousehotel.com.

THURSDAY • OCTOBER 19

Sisters Middle School Play: “Steel Magnolias”

by Robert Harling presented by Silent Echo Theater Company. 7:30 p.m. Info: silentechotheatercompany.org.

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Three Creeks Brewing Brewer’s Dinner 6 to 8 p.m. Celebrate creativity in beer and food! Tickets are $65 per person. Call 541-549-1963 to reserve your spot.

Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure Movie Series: “The Land of Giants” 7 p.m. Info and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.

Paulina Springs Books Book Talk Paul Neville presents “The Garbage Brothers.” 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Sisters Middle School Play: “Steel Magnolias”

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Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 21

Caldera Arts Center Hearth Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Music and arts performances, family-friendly maker stations, speakers, art, and natural wonder. Free. 31500 Blue Lake Dr. Info: www.calderaarts.org.

Sisters Middle School Play: “Steel Magnolias”

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The Belfry Live Music: Nathaniel Talbot Trio with Lincoln Crockett and Skybound Blue 7 p.m.

It’s a busy life for songwriter and farmer Nathaniel Talbot. When he’s not cultivating onions, he’s cultivating songs that are rooted in the earth and American traditionalism. Presented by The Whippoorwill Presents. Tickets, $20, at www.bendticket.com.

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 22

Sisters Middle School Play: “Steel Magnolias”

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The Bunkhouse Chronicle Craig Rullman Columnist

The gravedigger blues For the second time in the last few months I found myself, unwillingly, digging a grave in the woods behind our house. I picked a spot in a clearing between the trees and began to dig, which is never an easy task in the mostly volcanic rock and compressed ash that passes for soil in Central Oregon. A single raven landed on a limb nearby and squawked, which made an almost medieval echo in the wintery gray light of the forest. I looked up at him. Of course, I thought, of course you would come and insist on having your dark word.

Because death never comes in vibrant colors, and that is particularly true when it comes to good dogs — who

give us loyalty and love and ask almost nothing in return.

Death is a slate-gray thing, like a slow-moving fog that fills in a mountain valley and washes out the details.

Worse, old Doc was still alive, resting comfortably on a pile of blankets spread out in the garage, the mandoor open so that he could feel the heat in the light, and maybe a breeze wash over his nose. He was already blind, and deaf, and in the last few weeks he’d taken a hard turn toward eternity, as all of us will someday, until finally he could no longer get up on his own, or walk, and stopped eating—which is the universal sign we know too well.

And so, it was time. Time for gratitude for the life he gave us. Time to sit with him, to cry, to tell him that he was loved mightily and with uncommon ferocity, to do whatever small things a helpless man can do to comfort a great and dying friend. And it was time to offer mercy against the suffering, which is perhaps the one great human trait evolution has provided us.

It was unavoidable then, although I fought against it, to think of the other great dogs we have lost to time, and age, and the cold and spinning vacuum that makes up our universe. And, of course, the people. The great people I knew and loved, and the people I never knew at all,

like the gangster full of bullet holes who died in my arms. Months later his mother approached me, beseeching, and wanted to know if he’d asked for her in his final moments. I could not lie, though every part of me wanted to, and so I told her the callous truth: “No,” I said. “He couldn’t talk.”

I wish now, these years later, that I had lied. That I had told her something different. That I had given her something to cherish in a world that can be cruel and unyielding in its agony. Because that is the gift of mercy. I didn’t do that right, and I regret it. What is one small invention against unbearable pain?

Rochefoucauld, a 17th century French moralist, wrote a book of maxims squeezed in between his otherwise laborious memoirs.

He wrote: “One can no more look steadily at death than at the sun.” That has stuck with me since I was an undergraduate, but time and experience have given me pause to question the claim. Because we do look steadily at death.

We wonder sometimes, in the wee small hours, when it will visit us, and in what manner. Of course we do. And when we ask ourselves that question, we are looking at the sun. When I zipped my

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nevertheless because we had exercised mercy and eased the pain and suffering of our friend— who deserved nothing less. We had taken that on ourselves as he left the earth, to go wherever it is that great spirits go.

And we cried. And we will still cry when we think of him, even as the pain dulls over time. It does not ever go away.

But it dulls. Because life, and serving the living, wears down the edges of grief. We have also evolved into that.

PHOTO BY CRAIG RULLMAN This morning I fed grandfather into a body bag the horses. The clouds had I was staring directly into the cleared overnight and the sky great and roiling fireball that was blue again, with that cant makes life possible. of fall light I cherish in these In the end, we changed mountain autumns. There our minds, and decided to was a cool breeze, suggesthave Doc cremated. When ing a late blossom of warmth it was over, and the vet was before winter. And then I gone, and the empty husk that walked back out into the trees had been our friend had been where I had dug Doc’s grave. taken away, what washed I looked into that hole for a over us was a sense of relief. very long time. And then I It was, of course, a dreadful took the shovel and quietly relief, heavy as lead, but relief filled it in.

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The challenges of moving to Sisters schools feel welcomed. She explained that some of her teachers Correspondent were very interested in her Addie Laird is a senior arrival, as others just taught here at Sisters High School — the curriculum and never one of the “new kids” that are asked about where she came coming into Sisters schools as from or made any small talk. the community grows.

“My classmates didn’t Laird moved here her help much,” she said. “I felt junior year. She claimed to like I was a ghost that no one have a challenging experi- paid attention to, but I did ence first moving to Sisters have good experiences with because everyone seemed others. I feel that to do better, very “cliquey,” and didn’t you could create conversation want to welcome new stu- or acknowledge their presdents into their friend group. ence and introduce yourself.”

Laird also explained that her Laird described the classmates and teachers did I E E ( I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y an “alright” job of helping her Environmental Expedition) class, lacrosse, and wrestling as places where she felt more included.

Ted Stolasz, who is now a senior, moved to Sisters a number of years ago.

Stolasz explained that moving to Sisters wasn’t as hard as he thought because he had moved many times before. When asked what teachers helped PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE SEYMOUR him feel welSisters High School senior Ted Stolasz. comed, Stolasz

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made note of Gail Greaney because “she taught me how to really think reasonably and rationally when it comes to decisions.” He also cited Daniel O’Neill because, “He has been the best teacher I’ve ever had in school. He’s the smartest person I know and we are all very fortunate to have a mind like that able to teach the next generation of the world.”

Stolasz also claimed that “Sisters’ biggest strength is also its biggest weakness.”

He says that the small community benefits its people because it allows for many connections — but it also poses issues because of the limited diversity. Stolasz said that swimming and track helped him feel welcomed and fall into his group of friends.

Kendall Guiney transferred to Sisters High School last year as a junior, from Mountain View High School.

Guiney explained that she enjoyed the transition from such a large school to a smaller school because the closeness of the people at Sisters High School is very special.

“As an introvert, I’ve never really been a social person,” she said, “so finding friends, clubs, groups,

hobbies, etc. was a bit of a challenge for me. However, once I became familiar with the community and the school, my social anxieties sort of disappeared because I felt welcomed.”

Guiney also said that the PHOTO PROVIDED teachers and Kendall Guiney values the closeness at SHS. students were both very kind and welcom- every new student has a difing when she first arrived, ferent experience, so if you’re but she stated “SHS students a student in Sisters School don’t really have cliques, District and you see someone however most SHS students new, try to say hi to them, have been close together make them feel welcomed. since kindergarten, so as a You have no idea how much new kid, it was a little bit it could mean to them. more difficult to connect with Editor’s note: Young peoother students. But eventu- ple are as susceptible as anyally I was able to find a group one to feelings of loneliness of friends; it just took a little and isolation, especially when while.” fitting in to a new community.

G u i n e y l i s t e d t h e Schools Superintendent Curt Americana Project as a big Scholl will talk about how element in helping her find the Sisters School District her place and discover who addresses these issues in a she is. town hall titled “You Are A piece of advice towards Not Alone,” co-sponsored by new students from each of Citizens4Community (C4C) the interviewees is to get and The Nugget on Thursday, involved, put yourself out October 26, at Sisters Fire there, and join a new activ- District Community Hall, 302 ity or elective. They note that S. Elm St. in Sisters.

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AWARDS: Project honors those behind the scenes Continued from page 3

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Now it’s time to recognize those who quietly embody the Vision’s core principles.

To be eligible for an Unsung Hero Award nomination, candidates must: • Live, work, or regularly engage with the Sisters Country community; • Be involved in activities aligned with the Vision’s focus areas (Prosperous, Livable, Resilient, and Connected Sisters); • Be engaged in work that is subjectively underappreciated, unrecognized by the general public, or goes above and beyond the “call of duty.”

Nominations for the awards are open until November 5. Four Unsung Heroes will be selected — one for each Vision category — and will be celebrated in a future press release and receive a nominal award in recognition of their dedication to the community.

The “Unsung Hero Awards” represent an opportunity to showcase the exceptional individuals who make Sisters Country the thriving and vibrant community that it is.

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Working on fitting in to a new school

By Juhree Kizziar Correspondent

As the Sisters community continues to grow, new students are transferring to Sisters School District every year. Joining an entirely new school system can be intimidating.

Roselynn Smith is a seventh-grader at Sisters Middle School (SMS). She moved here as a sixth-grader. Smith explained one challenge she faced adjusting to a new school is trying to choose the “right friends.” Smith found she connected more within the community when she joined the volleyball team her seventh-grade year. She experienced a “very encouraging and supportive team.’’

Smith shared that the teachers at SMS encouraged her to be who she was, which gave her new confidence.

Smith stated that in the first couple of days at the middle school, other students could have done a better job with showing her to classes and introducing her to the school. Other than that, she feels that her peers have greeted her with kindness, which she wants to “contribute back to others.” Smith’s advice for other students is “there is no such thing as failing but there is such a

thing as giving up, so stay true to yourself and persevere through the hard times.”

Odin Lea moved here as a sixth grader and is now entering his eighth-grade year at Sisters Middle School. Lea found that joining the Sisters community went very well because of the welcoming environment. When asked if Lea joined extracurricular activities to help him get involved, he answered with a wide variety of sports, including “wrestling, basketball, cross-country, club soccer, strings, and now ECoS (the SMS outdoor science education program).”

Lea said a lot of the teachers were helpful in explaining things he missed the year before and trying to understand his background.

Although many teachers were welcoming, Lea said that “more teachers could have reached out and been more helpful.”

Lea says his classmates did a great job making sure he had all of his questions answered, and does not feel like there was much else they could have done.

He “misses his old friends from his past school” but says “I’m grateful to be at SMS for the countless clubs and opportunities offered.” Lea’s advice for

new students is to “step out of your comfort zone by trying as many new things as you can, which will help you meet new people.”

Jerome Parzybok moved here his seventh-grade year, and is now an eighth-grader.

Parzybok expressed that “joining SMS was challenging at first because I had never been to a public school before.”

To help get into a schedule and routine Parzybok joined the basketball team.

Parzybok said he was “nervous at first, but quickly became friends with everyone on the team and later joined the tournament basketball team.”

Parzybok shares that joining the basketball team has been his “favorite part about coming to Sisters Middle School.”

Coming into SMS, Parzybok felt very welcomed

and cared for by all his teachers and classmates.

Although Paryzbok “misses homeschooling with his little brother and mother, “he loves meeting new people and becoming part of a new community. His advice to other students is to “be yourself and you will be accepted by a wide range of people.”

Editor ’s note: Young people are as susceptible as anyone to feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially when fitting in to a new community. Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl will talk about how the Sisters School District addresses these issues in a town hall titled “You Are Not Alone,” co-sponsored

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HANDS: Art installation will be unique and topical Continued from page 3

In high school, Honda created identity poetry as she explored her Japanese roots. That identity work informs her artwork today. Her grandparents and parents were sent to internment camps during World War II. During Honda’s growing up, not much was said about that time and when Honda was about 10 she asked if the camps they talked about were like summer camp. The answer came back, “Not exactly.

We all went to camp.”

When Honda learned the true nature of the internment camps, she was angry with her parents for not standing up and resisting.

She did a lot of reading and credits her high school U.S. history teacher for helping her understand the situation. She joined the Japanese American Citizen League as a teenager and her uncle, her mother’s oldest brother, was the president of the League for two years.

In 1999, she started creating representational drawings with colored pencils.

In 2013, she transitioned to painting lightly abstract work in oils. Now she considers herself a conceptual artist, all of it self-taught.

“In my work, I process my experiences growing up sansei, or thirdgeneration Japanese American. My work examines what it means to be Asian and American, while reclaiming my identity as a descendant of a people incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. This body of identity work takes on new urgency in this time when we must not look away from systemic racism.

My intent is to build shared understandings of the past as present and future. My hope is that these understandings in some small way help us

make better choices going forward,” Honda explained.

She went on to say, “My way of working involves physicality with my materials. I engage in a process of excavating and rebuilding layers of ink drawings on paper, digging and tearing into the paper always in a back-and-forth conversation between the random and intentional. In this very physical and dynamic process, I excavate and rebuild self.”

Honda purposely uses inexpensive, non-archival materials, which she says, “allows me to play,” taking away the fear of ruining expensive materials.

She calls it “the will of the moment.” In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabisabi is a worldview centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.

The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of appreciating beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” in nature.

Honda is creating an installation of imperfect tea bowls molded from torn paper and glue, with scars and holes all part of their beauty. She is currently calling it “Love Heals,” encouraging love, not hate, and moving forward.

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Bo rn and rais ed in Chicago, Illinois, Honda had a long career as a scientist, grant writer for science-related funding, and speechwriter for the head of research for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Washington D.C. area. In 2018, Honda “ran away from science,” moving to Eugene to live her dream of becoming a full-time artist.

Honda pointed out that the hand project is really the community’s project due to participation by Sisters Country residents. Because of this, her intention is to bring all the participants together to gather around the hands, giving everyone the opportunity to feel true ownership. She views the participants’ hands and voices as possible cultural ambassadors, raising rural voices with a real connection to the land. Eventually, she wants to return the hands to their people.

This is Honda’s second autumn in residency at Pine Meadow, having spent a month here last fall. Former Sisters District Ranger Bill Anthony was one of her first interviews. She intended to have organic conversations, but after meeting with Anthony, the concept of incorporating climate change

and casting hands blossomed, based on her years of scientific work for NOAA. She had only brought one casting kit with her, so she had to quickly secure more. She had 19 hands by the end of her first residency. The casting of the hands also relates to Honda’s identity work around her ancestral heritage.

A fellow artist and resident, composer Mei-ling Lee, is helping Honda with the technical aspects of giving voice to the hands when they are picked up. A public lecture last summer by some of the organizations who receive funding from the Roundhouse Foundation encouraged Honda to consider making the project transferable to other areas of the state to collect voices different from those of Central Oregon, as conversations on climate change are facilitated.

All of Honda’s previous scientific work and current art is connected. Climate, in different ways, has run through it all and connects to the theme of this year’s residency – Food and Agriculture. She is concerned that the topic of climate change can be divisive, with the scientists on one side and the deniers on the other – us vs. them. Her goal is to erase boundaries. The hands represent no races or colors. She is not going to deny the deniers from participating. “They are all part of a community.

The thread of the project is the elevating of less-heard voices,” Honda explained.

“I especially want to thank Kathy and Frank (Deggendorfer) and Erin (Borla) for this wonderful opportunity at the Ranch.

They have helped me fall in love with this place,” Honda concluded.

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New bridge at Smith Rock is open The new, wider pedestrian bridge at Smith Rock is now open, and visitors can once again access popular trails and climbing areas on the other side of the Crooked River.

The new pedestrian bridge measures eight feet wide and better accommodates lifesaving equipment used during the frequent rescue operations at the park.

The old bridge was built nearly 50 years ago and had significant wear and needed replacing.

“Smith Rock State Park is thrilled to have a beautiful footbridge that will increase

safety and serve the public well into the future. The new bridge will accommodate the increased visitation by allowing for two-way traffic across the river, and it will continue to provide critical access to the park’s main climbing and hiking areas for many years to come,” said Park Manager Matt Davey.

Visitors can now access the hiking trails and climbing areas that were closed during construction including: River Trail, Misery Ridge, Mesa Verde, Summit Trail, Wolftree Trail, and Burma Road Trail.

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A new pedestrian bridge crosses the Crooked River at Smith Rock.

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patience during this complex project.

The contractor did an excellent job under very challenging conditions.

— Matt Davey Access was closed for nearly eight weeks as crews worked hard to remove the old bridge and build the new one in a complicated environment that included sensitive habitat and protected species as well as large equipment in a narrow canyon.

“Thanks for everyone’s patience during this complex project. The contractor did an excellent job under very challenging conditions,”: Davey said. “Restoration work will continue near the footbridge over the next couple of weeks, so expect to see contractors continuing work in the area. Please be considerate when passing through.”

In cross-country, Sisters placed four girls in the top eight on the way to winning the Regis/Stayton Invitational held Thursday, October 5 at Stayton Middle School.

Brooke Duey (21:19) and Josie Ryan (21:20) took second and third, followed by Kolby McMahon (21:51) and Ella Bartlett (21:58) in seventh and eighth. Naomi Bennette ran her best time of the season (24:41) to place 27th and complete the scoring for Sisters.

Sophie Schoolmeester of Banks won the race in 20:17.

“It was good to take the team trophy on a day that our lead runner, Ella, was doing the race as a training run,” said Coach Charlie Kanzig.

“The rest of the girls ran very well and are showing constant improvement.”

Sisters scored 34 points for the win, followed by Stayton (55), Banks (55), Estacada (105), Harrisburg (107), Santiam Christian (118), and Riverdale (171).

The Outlaws boys held their own despite missing two regular varsity runners for

the day as they placed third among 15 teams. Banks won the meet with 71 points followed by Monroe (76), Sisters (112), Harrisburg (114), and Santiam Christian (133) in the top five.

The Outlaws’ top three runners finished in the top 10, led by frosh Will McDonnell (18:15) in sixth, junior Colton Middlestetter in seventh (18:20), and frosh Thomas Hamerly (18:32) in 10th.

In addition, George Roberts placed 42nd (20:04), Emerson Backus 57th (20:44), and Finn Clark (22:005) 88th among 137 finishers.

“Like the girls, the boys are packing well and are getting noticeably stronger,” said Kanzig. “The course wasn’t exceptionally fast so as a team we were more concerned with places than setting personal records. We look forward to having Spencer Tisdel and John Berg back in action for our next meet.”

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Areas closed to protect raptor nests The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will seasonally close six areas in Central Oregon to safeguard habitat for federally protected raptors. These annual seasonal closures will protect the habitat of bald eagles, golden eagles, and prairie falcons during breeding and nesting periods.

All public use, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle use, is prohibited in the following closure areas during the identified timeframes: • Tumalo Reservoir: Closed from January 1 to August 31 of every year to protect nesting bald eagles.

Visitors can still hike or ride in the northeast corner of this area or enjoy the nearby Cline Buttes Recreation Area.

• Trout Creek Trail (south side of the Trout Creek Trail only): Closed from January 15 to August 31 of every year to protect nesting golden eagles. Visitors must stay on the Trout Creek Trail or between Trout Creek Trail and the Lower Deschutes River. This closure includes the Trout Creek climbing walls. Visitors can enjoy climbing nearby at Rattlesnake, Skinners Butte, and the Gorge at Smith Rock year-round.

• Cline Buttes Recreation Area (portions of the Deep Canyon, Fryrear, Maston, and Jaguar Road only): Closed February 1 to August 31 of every year to protect nesting golden eagles and prairie falcons. Visitors can enjoy other trails throughout this recreation area, including in the Tumalo Canal Historic Area and the Buttes year-round.

• Horny Hollow Trail near Crooked River Ranch: Closed from February 1 to August 31 to protect nesting golden eagles. Visitors can enjoy other nearby trails, including Otter Bench, Scout Camp, Folley Waters, and Steelhead Falls year-round.

Violating the closure orders can lead to a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 12 months.

For more information about these seasonal closures please call the BLM Prineville District Office at 541-416-6700.

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painting, jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor, specialty foods, and scented items were on display.

“That was crazy,” said Marilyn Beale, who makes and sells lavender-based soaps. “For the first hour there were so many people it was too crowded to sell things. Just no room for folks to pick up our products and take a sniff. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great problem to have.”

By 11 a.m. the crowds shifted, spread out, and made room for the hundreds more who streamed in all through the afternoon. Like the 2022 rendition, the Faire held court in banner weather under an umbrella of crystalblue skies with temps peaking in the upper 70s.

Sunscreen and brimmed hats were essential. Morning lightweight jackets and sweaters gave way to shirtsleeves. Shoppers keenly adjusted their direction so the bright sun did not impeded their view of the many treasures before them.

“I go to a lot of these,” Kimmy Young of Springfield told The Nugget. “I was at the one in Corvallis last

week and I keep coming to the Sisters Faire for the quality. Everything here is genuine and of excellent craftsmanship,” she said appreciatively.

“You know what I mean,” she said, telling of one craft show she visited this summer where the “Peruvian” ponchos were made in Bangladesh.

Ve n d o r s s e e m e d a l l smiles, and while most in attendance were merely admiring, shopping bags were seen in abundance. As with many such street fairs, most purchases are small, like jewelry, mittens, scarves, and small quantities of gourmet foods that fit into purses or pockets.

Many came from small towns within 100 miles of Sisters, where there is no access to gourmet foods or handmade gift items.

“Believe it or not, I’m doing my Christmas shopping,” said Judy Teague from Gilchrist in Klamath County.

“All of my family is back in the Midwest and I like to treat them with things made in Oregon.”

The vendors were from far and wide, but many had a hometown cachet with their business name including words like Tumalo, Bend, Deschutes, or Cascade.

“You don’t come here for bargains,” said Ray Folger from Culver. “We can go to

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the thrift store if we’re looking to save money.”

“We come here for the quality and the selection,” his wife, Cate, elaborated.

“But mainly we enjoy seeing so much art in one place.”

The Harvest Faire is a juried event and artisans take the challenge seriously.

Many of the offerings are autumn-themed and exclusive to this event.

“Mainly it’s a lot of fun,” said Kristi Cotter, who sells a range of hand-knitted infant clothing. “This isn’t how I support myself but how I stay connected and meet some amazing people,” she said.

“In Sisters so many people who come into my booth are artists themselves and we get carried away chatting and exchanging ideas, sometimes I forget that I’m here to sell things,” said Mary Lucas, one of several sculptors on exhibit. “It’s so nice to be among knowledgeable people. Sisters is a true arts

and crafts town, not just that cowboy stuff so many think.”

There was live music both days at Fir Street Park and impromptu dancing needed no coaxing from the bands. On the streets musicians sprouted, like the Sugar Sweet Swing Band, a Sistersbased quartet with rousing homespun, old-time music.

And no Faire would be complete without corn dogs, candied popcorn, and other street-food trucks, which were often 10 deep with customers. Nearby businesses cashed in on the crowds and parking was hard to come by even for savvy locals.

It seemed like every fourth or fifth attendee had a dog in tow. And large numbers of the physically challenged took in the good times in strollers or wheeled chairs.

“This is how we play in Sisters,” said Louise Taylor who brought three daughters, and five grand-daughters to the Faire, all of whom broadcast huge smiles.

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example that the iconic red pines of Acadia National Park in Maine are dying.

“These places, when I’m 80, could be so different than what I’ve seen on the Discovery Channel and NatGeo,” he said.

On his website, he reflects on an article he read in the New York Times, titled “What to Save? Climate Change Forces Brutal Choices at National Parks”: “I have already missed my shot to see the Great Barrier Reef in its full glory — that opportunity passed me by in high school, nothing I can do about that now. But Glacier National Park still capped by snow, Joshua Tree National Park with those soon-to-begone Joshua trees, Rocky Mountain National Park with any trees at all... These are things I still have the chance to experience. The article says that it may take 50 to 80 years for changes like these to really become noticeable. But one of the rangers they interviewed said that usually these changes happen in a couple of years — a drought one year, then a disease the next, perhaps a wildfire after that, and then

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These places, when I’m 80, could be so different than what I’ve seen on the Discovery Channel and NatGeo. — Spencer McCullough all of these things could be gone.”

The 28-year-old cyclist is also hoping to promote cycling in national parks, which are dominated by car traffic. In fact, he says, the massive number of cars driving into national parks has a big environmental impact.

He says he sees “more policing of bicycles than education of motorists” in parks. He hopes to see the parks become more bicycle friendly, and to take the lead on changing road culture.

McCullough lives in Denver and started his trek in Key West. He’s riding a kind of figure 8 around the country. When he hit Sisters, he was looking forward to taking a couple of days off to visit with friends in Bend.

The young rider said he did not engage in any specific training for the long ride. He’s a bicycle commuter; riding is his only means of transportation and a way of life.

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Spencer McCullough stopped in Sisters last week on his way to Crater Lake National Park. He’s visiting every park in the Lower 48 on one continuous bike trip.

McCullough stayed at Sisters’ city park campground overnight, and made a pleasing discovery: “I noticed your municipal campground has a hiker/ biker spot that charges cyclists a cheaper rate,”

he texted. “This is the first municipal campground on my trip that I’ve seen with that distinction. A lot of places still don’t do this.”

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The community forum will provide the opportunity for participants to meet Explore Sisters’ board of directors and staff, hear what they’ve been up to so far, ask questions, and understand how to get involved or support their goals.

“We hope to see a good turnout and engaged audience at our upcoming forum,” said Humpert. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Explore Sisters and get answers to any questions you may have.”

Explore Sisters’ office is located at 204 W. Adams Ave., Suite 103A, within the Sisters Art Works building. For more information about the forum or Explore Sisters, contact Scott Humpert at scotth@ exploresisters.com.

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Sisters American Legion Post 86 extends their gratitude to Stichin’ Post, Jackie Erickson, and Laura Simmons for their magnificent quilt, presented during the visit of American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer to Sisters last month.

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Oktoberfest will benefit SHS class of 2024

By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The Oktoberfest tradition continues this fall as the parents of the graduating class of 2024 host an evening of festing and fun for those 21 and over on Sunday, October 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sisters High School.

According to organizers, this fun community event’s sole purpose is to help raise all the funds needed to offer the Sisters High graduates a safe and sober graduation party in June.

The cost per person is $40, which includes a dinner of grilled bratwurst, salad, dessert, along with beer and wine. There will be both

a silent and live auction, a raffle giveaway, and a paddle raise, all focused on raising funds for the graduates.

For those who aren’t able to join the festivities, donations are being accepted through the Sisters School Foundation. Follow the link on the Foundation’s website and direct your donation to SHS Grad Party. Donations, which are tax deductible, can also be dropped off to Shannon Beutler in the high school office. Checks can be mailed directly to the Sisters Schools Foundation, PO Box 2155, Sisters, OR 97759.

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Residential Building Projects *Site Preparation & UPHOLSTERY Renovations Since ’74 Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Serving Sisters area since 1976 *Sub-Divisions Member Better Business Bureau A “Hands-On” Builder Austin • 541-419-5122 Strictly Quality *Road Building • Bonded & Insured • Keeping Your Project on Time CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 *Sewer and Water Systems 701 Domestic Services Serving Central Oregon & On Budget • CCB #96016 541-280-9764 *Underground Utilities Since 1980 To speak to Spurge personally, I & I Crystal Cleaning, LLC John Pierce *Grading Call 541-549-3008 call 541-815-0523 Specializing in Commercial, jpierce@bendbroadband.com *Sand-Gravel-Rock Residential & Vacation Rentals.

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CCB#180042 Custom Residential Projects 602 Plumbing & Electric — Certified Arborist — 541-613-1530 • Geoff Houk for puzzle on page 21 All Phases • CCB #148365 SWEENEY Nate Goodwin 541-771-4825 METOLIUS PAINTING LLC 541-420-8448 PLUMBING, INC. Online at: Meticulous, Affordable “Quality and Reliability” CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. timberstandimprovement.net Interior & Exterior Repairs • Remodeling Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers CCB#190496 • ISA #PN7987A 541-280-7040 • CCB# 238067 • New Construction CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 Sisters Tree Care, LLC ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ • Water Heaters www.CenigasMasonry.com Tree preservation, Pruning, Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. 541-549-4349 CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Removals & Storm Damage Refurbishing Decks Residential and Commercial Factory Trained Technicians Brad Bartholomew CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 Licensed • Bonded • Insured Since 1983 • CCB #44054 ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A www.frontier-painting.com CCB #87587 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444

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SEED TO TABLE SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Apply by October 18 Seed to Table seeks a collaborative, hands-on Executive Director to advance our work building community through fresh produce. Full-time, in-person position. The Executive Director will shepherd Seed to Table’s next round of strategic planning, aiming to deepen and sustain the organization’s work rather than emphasizing continued growth. See the Seed to Table website for a complete job description: www.seedtotableoregon.org/joinour-team CAREGIVER NEEDED Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. $20/hour. Call 541-668-0736.

• Wed. thru Sat. • Able to lift liquor cases • At least 18 years old • Positive workplace • Flexible time off 110 W Cascade Ave. PT/FT Server: starting at $16.50 + Tips.

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Apply/bring resume in person to Sno Cap, 380 W. Cascade.

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INVITATION TO BID Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is soliciting bids for: Trade Services. Solicitation documents may be obtained at 301 South Elm Street in Sisters, Oregon beginning September 27, 2023 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each weekday or online at www.sistersfire.com. Questions call 541-549-0771.

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