The Nugget Newspaper's At Your Service Fall 2023 // 2023-10-25
AT YOUR LO C AL BUSINESSES ARE
Family Dog Training
Nanc y Hall is on a lifelong m ission to help dog owners better communicate with their dogs. She has trained in a variet y of animal disciplines, including obedience , agilit y, therapy, and Canine Citizenship.
She s aid that “ Giv en my br oad back gr ound, I ’ve been able to help many owners in teaching obedience and correcting behavior issues.”
She trains with positive reinforcement, which reinfo rc es good behavior without treats. Once the dog behaves correctly, its owner offers praise
H all is also leading the Sist ers K- 9 Pa ws 4-H Club for kids 9 to 17 y ears of age. Youth learn to ca re and train their dogs and get to show their dogs at the Deschutes C oun ty 4-H Fair The Sist ers K-9 Paws 4-H Club meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Sign-ups for 2023-2024 are now open at h ttps://bit.ly/Deschute s4H. Nancy Hall is also offering group classes at Sisters Park & Recreation District. “I l ove s eeing w hen it ‘c l icks’ for both the dog and owner, once they learn how to communicate better,” she says.
Green Ridge Physical Therapy & Wellness
Jordan Barber is the newest member of the Green Ridge Physical Therapy team, having joined the practice in May 2023.
He works with patients with all kinds of needs, but says he has a par ticular passion for helping those with neurological deficits, such as those who h ave suffered stroke. Helping people return to the things they l ove to do is deeply sa tisf ying to the physical therapist
Barber ’s approach to physical therapy is “strength first.” Whatever we need to do in life, its impor ta nt to build — or rebuild —
the strength to do it. Jo rdan no te s tha t “strength is not purely how much weight y ou c an lift up and put down. Feeling strong is also a mental state.”
The ph ysical therapist l ove s w orking with people on an individualized basis to help instill a sense of confidence, resilience, and capacit y.
“It really is life changing,” he says.
Barber s aid he fell in love with the area and the quiet of the mountains when he visited Sisters, and he is ve ry glad to be par t of the Green Ridge team.
Elk/ Deer Winter Range Re st oration
Bio-Diver se Forest Re st oration
Excess Sur face Fuel Reduc tion
Or ganic Compos ting/W ild Rye Gras s Re st oration/ Water Conser vat ion Mgmt
Exotic/ Noxious Weed Contr ol Chemical Fr ee Methods
We know people are far more than their medical conditions. Our palliative care is focused on quality of
Central Woof & Groom
As the chill of winter descends, it gets harder to make sure our beloved dogs get all the exercise they need. It’s not as fun to go for a walk when it’s cold — and it c an be really sketchy when it gets wet and icy.
Ce n tral Woof & Gr oom offers a sa fe space where your pet c an shake off some of that exc e ss energy, and get the social time dogs love
“We have a big inside area that’s heated by a fireplace, so it’s nice and warm,” says owner/operator Calvin Hasse
Hasse re minds dog owners that “if it ’s
too cold outside for y ou, it’s too cold fo r your dog.” He also notes that it’s par ticularly impor ta nt to ta ke ca re of your dog’s f eet in the win te r, e specially their nails, since they don’t get as much natural wear
Your dog will need a bath, even in the winter time. Ask about a special play-andbath discount fo r those who come in fo r doggie day care
Our dogs ar e s ocial cr eatures — giving them time with other dogs is the best thing we c an do for them, and it makes life easier and calmer fo r us.
A Better
Life Appliance Repair
what’s wrong with your machine before you junk it — because it could be a simple fix If it’s not wor th repairing, then I’ll say maybe you should think about replacing it. I think that’s what customers appreciate the most — the honesty.”
Gr eg C ase y, owne r of A Bett er Lif e Appliance Repair (ABL), settled in Sisters eight y ears ago. He says, “I ser ved as a mechanic in the Air Force. With ex tensive t echnical training and appliance r epair experience, I can repair any kitchen or laundr y appliance, including sealed-sys te m work — a step above most technicians.”
The certified technicians of ABL are eager to ser ve Ce ntral Oregon customers with better working appliances for “a better life!”
The ABL team will give you an honest assessment. Casey says, “It’s worth knowing
Revive Medical Aesthetics
Those wanting to look and f eel their best have a new resource in Revive Medical Aesthetics. Katie Lamb has a background as a critical-care nurse prior to launching Revive Medical Aesthetics and moving the practice to Sisters. She offers a full range of ser vices, from Botox to medical- grade skin care, to biostimulators that stimulate collagen production. Ever y thing is personally vetted.
“I only offer treatments I’ve done myself and see results,” she said.
She prefers a ve ry natural look — not over filled and dramatic — and she works
with long-term results in mind.
The field “requires a lot more knowledge than people think it does,” Katie s aid. Her ICU and trauma experience gives her a deep understanding of how facial anatomy works, and she is constantly engaged in ongoing training and education to keep up with a fast-evolving field.
“ This field is evolving so fast — there’s always something to learn,” she said.
Ser vices are available by appointment at 411 E. Cascade Ave. in the Hillside Ski & Sport building.
Customers also appreciate ABL’s responsiveness — they answer the phone and pride themselves on a quick turnaround. Customer job status is available online 24/7 (or call/email/message online).
So, if y our appliances aren’t w orking right, call A Better Life Appliance Repair
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Sisters Fence Company
Whether you are looking for commercial or residential fencing; horse corrals or a privacy screen; a custom gate or just a repair — Sisters Fence Company has the equipment and expertise to do the job
“We do a little bit of all t ypes of fencing,” says owner/operator Pat Burke.
Their ranch a nd agricultural f encing includes lodgepole fence, railroad tie, ACZA , and metal pipe fencing.
Work is done to customer specifications and tailored to the specific application.
“We really tr y to match the needs of
the homeowner and ultimately what they want,” Burke says.
Sisters Fence Company also builds cust om entrances, including cust om metal gates and automatic entryways.
Burke, a local raised in Sisters, is committed to outstanding qualit y and ser vice for his hometown folks. Large jobs or s mall, they’re equipped to do the job.
As winter looms, it’s a good time to connect with Sisters Fence Company for your re sidential or commercial snow removal requirements — driveways, walkways, roofs.
Par tners In Care
Pa r tners In Ca re is hosting a communit y Light Up a Life ceremony, a ser vice of remembrance and gratitude to honor loved ones and share the light together
The ev ening will feature a l uminaria walk , live music, and name -reading ceremony in memor y of loved ones who have passed and to honor those still with us. This event is free and open to the public. Communit y members are encouraged to submit names for reading, regardless of if they or their l oved one received ser vices from Pa r tners In Ca re Submit names at
Drainfield Restoration
It’s a moment to dread: Your drainfield is failing. Summer is coming on and you HAVE to get this taken care of What are you going to do? How much is this going to cost? Replacing it and tearing up your yard is dauntingly expensive, running into the thousands of dollars. But you have an option.
What if you could restore your drainfield without replacing it?
Turn to Drainfield Restoration. As Central Oregon’s only factor y-trained Terralift operator, they c an restore your drainfield for a
fraction of the cost of replacement.
Drainfield Restoration blasts air into the soil, breaking up biomat and compaction, restoring the soil’s original leaching capacity. They can also jet inside lines and remove tree roots that are often the culprit in drainfield problems in Sisters Countr y. It’s a oneday project — and it works for years.
In business since 1 995, Drainfield Restoration has saved clients thous ands of dollars across the state of Oregon. For tips on restoration and care of your septic system, visit www.RestoreYourSeptic.com.
www.partnersbend.org/light.
“Light Up a Life is a t ime for grievin g families and communit y members to come together to remember and honor those we h ave lost,” s aid Randall Ro ss, senior chaplain at Par tners In Care “Together we acknowledge our grief and celebrate the love of family and friends.”
The eve nt, occurring Thursda y, Nove mber 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., will ta ke place at the Partners In Care headquarters in Bend at 2075 NE Wyatt Ct. and anyone can attend the ceremony.
