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Vol. XLVI No. 44
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Library reopens to delighted crowds
Involvement, gratitude counter loneliness By Sue Stafford Correspondent
Todd Dunkelberg, “include a vibrant, all-new children’s discovery space designed to engage young learners and spark the imagination. Two new meeting and study rooms provide a place for the public to meet, something that was repeatedly requested
Two points emerged from an exploration of the loneliness and isolation epidemic now impacting people across the nation, and here in Sisters and elsewhere: The most effective ways to counter these negative feelings are to get engaged in your community, and start your day with gratitude. There seems to be general agreement, both locally and nationally, that loneliness and isolation are on the rise, particularly in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic. The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory warning of the devastating impact of loneliness and isolation. At the biannual community forum presented
See LIBRARY on page 18
See LONELINESS on page 22
On hand to help Zoe Schumacher (center) cut the ribbon were Bunny Thompson, Kathryn Godsiff, Marilyn Stinnett, and MacKenzie Frutos, all long-time devotees of the library. By Bill Bartlett Correspondent The long wait is over. Readers and library users of all ages gathered Saturday in brisk temperatures at the doors of the Sisters Library for its grand reopening celebration. By noon, when the dedication began, more than 100 were on hand. Throughout the
afternoon hundreds more streamed in to see firsthand the significant upgrades to the 8,300-square-foot, 18-year-old structure. The renovated library was six years in planning and nine months under construction. Among the upgrades to the renovated facility according to Deschutes County Library Director
Homeschooling in Sisters hard to quantify By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
Homeschooling is on the rise nationally and in Oregon, and thus one might assume that to be true for Sisters Country children. In fact, the numbers of homeschooled kids within the Sisters School District has been nearly impossible to determine, according to those with a vested interest in knowing the number. Curt Scholl, Sisters schools superintendent, is frustrated, as his team is currently trying to count the number. Homeschooling in Sisters is regulated by High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) in Redmond, headed by Paul Andrews, superintendent. The HDESD is a regional support system that links
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school districts in Central Oregon to state and national education resources. Their programs help districts minimize duplication of services, preserve their local budgets, and receive special programs that might otherwise be unavailable to them. One of 19 ESDs in the state, HDESD is tasked by the State to track homeschooling in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. The Nugget spoke with Andrews and Scholl. Despite being the place homeschooling parents must go to register their children, HDESD has no official census of how many kids are homeschooled. Andrews says that in general terms the number in Sisters could be around 100 with the highest See STUDENTS on page 16
PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT
Sisters Fire honors longtime volunteers
PHOTO BY CODY RHEAULT
Fire Chief Roger Johnson and Fire District Board Secretary/Treasurer Jack McGowan unveiled a new installation honoring long-serving volunteers. By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District was built by volunteers — people who stepped up to fill needs from fighting fires to building fire stations. The Fire District is honoring those
who helped make the Fire District what it is today with a permanent plaque honoring long-time volunteer service. The plaque, mounted at the entrance to the Fire Hall at 302 S. Elm St., was See VOLUNTEERS on page 21
Letters/Weather ............... 2 Announcements...............10 Stars over Sisters ............ 11 Obituaries .................. 14-15 Crossword ...................... 25 Meetings .......................... 3 Entertainment .................12 In the Pines......................13 Fun & Games ................... 24 Classifieds................. 26-27
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My dark wish for Sisters
To the Editor: When I walk out my front door in Borrego Springs I can see the Milky Way — ours is a designated international dark-sky community. It is estimated that 80 percent of humanity has never seen the Milky Way and never will. This is largely the result of urbanization and the bright night-lights that come with it. The 20 percent who do enjoy a clear night sky are taking steps to protect it. On my recent visit to Sisters to give a Science Club Talk at The Belfry (Starry Starry Nights, October 24) I was pleased to learn the City Council is working on a Dark Sky Ordinance (The Nugget October 18). The benefits of a dark -ky community are many. First, some visitors are attracted to
Borrego Springs just for the night sky, and there is a popular three-day convention for serious amateur astronomers held annually. Additionally, our local art institute often features works of astrophotography and imaginative night sky paintings. Second, dark nights bring out the desert night critters many of us enjoy: owls, bats, coyotes, and, yes, scorpions. Third, some folks enjoy walking at night when the moon is bright — there are no street lamps in the neighborhoods, and the few people who still illuminate their house have hooded soft lights that point downward. Sisters has a pristine night sky that everyone can and should enjoy. It has an astronomy See LETTERS on page 23
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Protecting Sisters’ forests By Rick Retzman Board Chair, Sisters Trails Alliance
It is now widely known in our community that the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) has come out publicly against the Green Ridge logging project due to concerns over the cutting of large and mature trees in old-forest patches, and scientifically contradictory restoration goals and methods. We are not only concerned about degraded aesthetic and recreational experiences on Green Ridge, but also irreparable harm to our life support systems. We recently messaged our far-reaching email list letting members of the Sisters community (and beyond) know that old, mature, and large trees are on the chopping block on Green Ridge, and that a final decision sealing their fate is rumored to be forthcoming any week. We felt compelled to let this community know that it is not too late to ask the Forest Service to drop large and mature tree logging. After our email blast, the Forest Service reached out to STA asking that we publicly retract the statement we made that “old-growth trees would be cut.” To this we offer the following: One cannot look at a large tree and say with certainty that it is or is not old-growth. That is because old-growth trees have but don’t all share the same characteristics, such as advanced age (150plus years), large diameter, complex crown structures, evidence of decay, high canopy, unique bark characteristics, etc. In other words, the Forest Service cannot say that they will not ultimately cut old-growth. To avoid all of this confusion to the public and the agency, they could simply extend the 21-inch diameter cutting limit across the entire project area to ensure that the vast majority of old and mature trees don’t ever meet a chainsaw. This move would also keep in
line with President Biden’s recent Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests that specifically calls for the conservation of mature and old-growth forests. From Green Ridge, to the Cougar Rock logging project, to vegetative treatments far away from human structures, we have questions and concerns about how our local Forest is being managed. As native wildlife populations dwindle, motorized recreation expands, fires threaten communities, and ecosystems are altered beyond recognition, there appears to be one common denominator: human use and our heavyhanded manipulation of ecosystems. It is time we start paying close attention to the consequences of our actions so that all life can thrive. The vast majority of us say — here in Sisters, we value wildlife and wildlands. That’s why we live here. Let’s start looking at the best science to guide us and work together to protect what we hold dear. Our partnership with the Forest Service is one we value, having the distinct honor of building and maintaining trails here on the Sisters Ranger District for 22 great years. Maintaining this relationship is important to the Sisters Trails Alliance, but it does not mean we will not speak up when we see something wrong, as all responsible and engaged citizens should. Logging large and mature trees, particularly in the older forest patches of Green Ridge, would be unacceptable. We stand tall with this special place and ecosystem alongside our community. It is still not too late, and we are all watching with great interest and concern. We at Sisters Trails Alliance look forward to engaging in decision-making and influencing outcomes across the Sisters Ranger District on Green Ridge, and elsewhere. Now and into the future.
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Camp Sherman’s new playground a hit bars. In keeping with the historical flavor of the school, the 1960s-era merry-goround has been retained. “After we conducted community surveys, it was clear people wanted something that would fit within the natural setting, preserve the historical character of the school, and be fun for kids of all ages and abilities,” said Jennie Sharp, Black Butte School’s staff member who managed the project. “We are thrilled with the way that it’s turned out! The last time I supervised recess, I was offered many different kinds of pine cone ice cream from
By Susan Prince Correspondent
After five years of planning, fundraising, and delays, Black Butte School and the Camp Sherman community finally have a new playground. Kids are overjoyed with this new, beautiful, nature-integrated play structure. The playground incorporates logs of hazard trees cut from within the footprint of the playground. Other play elements include an ADA accessible pathway, ramp, and nest swing, tetherball and volleyball, a parkour challenge course, and some old-school style monkey
See PLAYGROUND on page 24
Finding purpose and answers on the farm
Carolyn Platt pulls a print at Studio 6000. PHOTO PROVIDED
By Helen Schmidling Correspondent
When an artist “pulls” a print from a hand-operated press, it is with curious anticipation of a successful result. For art appreciators, to watch the process is always magical. Studio 6000 Printmakers will open the studio door and run the presses for their First Studio Show and Sale on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The studio is at 211 E. Sun
Ranch Dr. in Sisters — diagonally across the parking lot from Fika Coffee. Artists will be in the studio demonstrating a wide variety of printmaking techniques, operating the presses, and selling their work. It will be a rare opportunity to meet the printmakers and see how they make art. Technically, a print is any image that is transferred from a matrix. The matrix is a physical surface that can be manipulated to hold
ink. The ink is transferred to damp paper (or fabric) using pressure (usually a hand-operated press). This is as opposed to a giclee print, which is generally a digital image produced by an inkjet printer, using a computer. A dozen members of Studio 6000 have been working tirelessly to make new and unique prints, and reuse or upscale existing creations. To the curious See PRINTMAKING on page 17
months, or years when they’re not sure how to move forward in life. That sense of stagnation and fear can be paralyzing. What Cohen needed was getting her hands in some good, clean dirt while working alongside a skilled and dedicated farm team willing to be mentors for the next generation. Annie’s story exemplifies that concept. During her junior year Cohen admits she wasn’t in a great place mentally. On
By Katy Yoder Correspondent
Annie Cohen sat in her dorm room at Washington State University between classes. She wanted to share her high school experiences learning and growing through Seed to Table (S2T) farm and the Sisters High School greenhouse class. She transformed from a student without direction to a focused young woman with a plan to pursue a career in environmental science. Everyone has moments,
See COHEN on page 25
SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at Sisters Community Church. 541-549-6157.
Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. For location information, please call: Al-Anon 541-848-1970. Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Sisters Area Woodworkers First Lutheran Church. 541-610-7383. Noon, Aspen Lakes. 541-760-5645. Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-231-1897. Alcoholics Anonymous Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, Sisters Veterans Thursdays, Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of East of the Cascades Quilt Guild noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. the Transfiguration / Saturday, 8 a.m., 4th Wed. (September-June), Stitchin’ 541-903-1123. Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Trails Alliance Board / Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of the p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Meetings take place every other month, Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book Email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com. 5 p.m. In-person or zoom. Contact: study, Tuesday, noon, Shepherd of the 7 p.m., Sisters Community Church. Sisters Caregiver Support Group info@sisterstrails.org. 541-771-2211. Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Sisters Episcopal meeting, Wednesday, 7 a.m., Shepherd Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Three Sisters Irrigation District Church. 541-719-0031. of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Board of Directors Meets 1st Tuesday, 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Sisters Women’s meeting, Thursday, Community Church. Materials provided. Sisters Cribbage Club Meets 11 a.m. 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. every Wed. at SPRD. 509-947-5744. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 541-408-8505. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Spoons Sisters Garden Club For monthly Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, Friday, noon, Shepherd of the Hills meetings visit: SistersGardenClub.com. Restaurant. 541-419-1279. 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. VFW Post 8138 and American Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday of of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. are held quarterly; please call for For Saturday meeting dates and the month, 6:30 p.m., Main Church Location information: 541-549-1193. details. 541-388-9013. location, email: steelefly@msn.com. Building Sisters Community Church. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters 847-344-0498. Citizens4Community New neighbor a.m., at Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Chapter meets Wednesdays, meetup, last Tuesday of the month, 541-410-2870. SCHOOLS 11:30 a.m., Takoda’s Restaurant. 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Barn in Sisters. 541-549-6469. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Black Butte School Citizens4Community Community 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sisters Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday, Elementary School Commons. 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School. Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Zoom. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Visit 541-595-6203 503-930-6158. citizens4community.com for location. 917-219-8298.
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch In-person community dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab-and-go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs. 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843.
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.
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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 p.m., Coffield Center. 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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XC boys repeat as District champs and girls place second For the second year in a row the Outlaws boys cross-country team made the 500-mile round trip to Pendleton Community Park for the Special District 3 Championships and came away with the team title, earning a return trip to the OSAA State Championships. The Outlaws won in convincing fashion over Enterprise/Wallowa County as all five scorers placed in the top 16 among a field of 60 runners. Sisters finished with 44 points, Enterprise finished second with 65, and Burns rounded out the top three with 72. Points are designated by finishing places, so the lower the points the better. The Outlaws have qualified for State 12 of the past 13 years. Colton Middlestetter had a breakout race finishing third overall with a huge personal best of 17:08. Spencer Tisdel was on his heels in fifth place (17:14) and freshman Thomas Hamerly cracked the top 10 in ninth place (17:29) with his finest race of the year. John Berg closed in on Hamerly to finish eleventh in 17:32, and Will McDonnell sealed the team title in sixteenth (17:53). Trevor Stewart of Vale won the race in a time of 16:05 to edge Jonah Lyman of Enterprise/Wallowa County by less than one second. “We couldn’t be sure how we matched up with all these Eastern Oregon teams because we hadn’t seen any of them all year,” said Coach Charlie Kanzig. “I really thought it would come down to just a few points, but our guys took care of business running as a pack like they have all season.” B r o d e r i c k Wo m a c k (18:46) and George Roberts (19:06) finished twenty-fourth and twenty-sixth respectively as well. Team Captain Spencer Tisdel said, “Our boys ran really well as a pack on Friday and we were able to move through the competition as a group, especially in the second and third miles. It was awesome to see everyone get personal or season bests and we are so excited to run together at the state meet on Saturday.” Kanzig underlined Tisdel’s observations, adding, “These guys have been one of the best pack-running teams I have ever coached and they really trust and feed off of each other. I never know what order they will be in because they are so close.” How the team will fare at State depends on a number of factors, some of which are within the team’s control and some that are not, according to Kanzig.
“If the boys are all healthy we can compete with any of the 3A schools,” he said. “For example, Enterprise, which is a very good team, had their number-two runner struggle at District while we came through very well overall, but even if he had been at full strength we would have still won.” Contenders for a top-four trophy finish at state include Valley Catholic, defending champion Siuslaw, Oregon Episcopal, Enterprise, and Sisters. “But there are always surprises and there are two or three other teams that could pop up onto the podium,” said Kanzig. The Outlaws girls crosscountry team had a tougher situation as they found themselves in an epic team battle in the 3A/2A/1A Special District 3 Girls’ Championships, but came through with a strong second-place finish to qualify for State for the fourth consecutive year and the 19th time since 2001. Predictions prior to the meet called for the team title to be up for grabs, as four quality teams would be toeing the line in a field of eleven complete teams, including defending state champion Enterprise/Wallowa County and fourth-place Union. The Outlaws scored 67 points to claim the runner-up
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The Outlaws earned the team District title in competition in Pendleton. spot behind the Bobcats of Union High School, which finished with 56. Enterprise placed third with 74, just one place ahead of Heppner with 75. “To prove how tough our district is, Heppner earned one of the at-large berths to also compete at State,” said coach Charlie Kanzig. “The top four teams in this district are all ranked in the top seven in the state.” Sisters placed three girls in the top 10, led by Ella Bartlett, who finished second in a personal best of 19:27. Lily Nichols of Heppner led from start to finish and cruised to first place in 18:45. Josie Ryan (19:55.3) and Brooke Duey (19:55.5)
finished eighth and ninth respectively and Kolby McMahon placed 17th (20:49). Mae Roth (22:27), Naomi Bennette (22:50), and Kiara Martin (24:57) all ran personal bests to help the team secure second place. Bartlett felt satisfied with her performance and that of her team. “I am super pleased that I finished second with a new personal record and our team got second as well,” she said. “The bond among the girls has been strong and we have really pushed each other and been supportive of one
another. I am proud that the hard work is really paying off.” “The girls knew how tough the competition would be for the top three spots for team qualification, and they rose to the occasion,” said Kanzig. “I actually think they will run even better at State.” The competition will be even stiffer at Lane Community College on Saturday, November 4, according to Kanzig. “There are some very deep, high-quality teams coming to the state meet this year See XC on page 6
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Outlaws finish perfect league season on the gridiron Correspondent
The Outlaws wrapped up their perfect league season with a 20-7 win at home over Harrisburg on Friday night. Prior to the contest the Outlaws honored their eight senior players; Justin DeSmet and Tony Gonzalez (running backs), Tristen Madron (receiver), Rope Chew, Scott Henderson, Dolan Pool, Jayden Vogt, and Chance Hamlington (all linemen). Coach Gary Thorson told The Nugget that all these seniors have made some great contributions to the program both on and off the field. The game got underway and after a scoreless first quarter, Harrisburg got on the scoreboard five minutes into the second period and took a 7-0 lead. Sisters answered with a six-yard TD run from Ethan Eby, and Reid Woodson hit the PAT to tie it up 7-7. The Outlaws scored early in the third quarter. The drive included a 21-yard run from Kolbi Cotner and an 11-yard run from Hudson Beckwith and culminated in a 27-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Bronson to Landon Scott. Woodson’s PAT was good
and the Outlaws went up 14-7. Much of the rest of the game was a defensive battle, as both teams stopped each other on fourth-down attempts. Finally, with 1:55 left in he game, Dawson Roberson intercepted a Harrisburg pass and ran it back for a pick-six. The Eagles took possession, but with 1:11 left on the clock, Cotner intercepted the ball, Sisters took over, ran down the clock, and recorded the win. On the night, Sisters rushed for 159 yards. Tony Gonzalez carried the ball 13 times for 58 yards, Eby had eight carries for 43 yards, and a TD, Spencer Davis had seven carries for eight yards and Hudson Beckwith had five carries for 32 yards. Bronson had a good night throwing the ball and finished four-for-seven in the
air for 68 yards and one TD. Scott had three catches for 41 yards and a TD, and continues to be a threat every time the Outlaws can get the ball to him. Davis had one catch for 17 yards. The Outlaws held Harrisburg to 32 yards rushing, and 106 yards passing. The Outlaws defense had two fumble recoveries, one from Cotner and one from Kale Gardner, and three interceptions, Roberson had two (one for a TD), and Cotner had one. Coach Gary Thorson said, “Kolbi Cotner played a great game and finished with 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Kale Gardner also played well and had five tackles. “Cody Cassano played his best game on the line for us, and Kalvin Parker as well,” added Thorson. “We used seven running backs
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tonight and all of them did some good things, and we are blessed to have that much depth at that position.” Thorson told The Nugget that the game was not one of the Outlaws’ better performances, but acknowledged that the team played hard and found a way to win. “We had a pretty good week of practice heading into the game, but didn’t play with the passion we had the previous few weeks, and that was a bit disappointing,” said Thorson. “After a shaky start, our defense settled in and played very well most of the night. We had some issues in pass coverage at times, but did a great job stopping the run and forcing five turnovers was huge for us.” “Offensively we made way too many mistakes in terms of assignments,” added Thorson. “We put the ball
on the ground several times and that was very uncharacteristic for this team as we had done a very good job of ball security all season long. We are still being held back by penalties. We had several penalties that led to drives that stalled and put us out of scoring position.” Thorson stated that the Outlaws will need to cut down on their mistakes as they head into playoffs, and need to get healthy as well. “We’ve had a very difficult and rough season with injuries, and we are hoping to have a few more bodies healed up by next Friday night,” said Thorson. “This team has worked very hard and has earned this opportunity, and I know they will be all-in this week to get ready for it.” The Outlaws will host the first round of the state playoffs on Friday, November 3.
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JV volleyball perfect on season By Rongi Yost Correspondent
PHOTO BY JACK TURPEN
The boys cross-country squad ran as a pack to earn a team title in district competition in Pendleton. Team Captain Spencer Tisdel leads.
XC: Teams are set for a strong showing at state championships Continued from page 4
beyond our district, including Oregon Episcopal, Valley Catholic, and Siuslaw,” he said.
The girls will run at 10:35 a.m. at Lane Community College in Eugene as the second race of the day, followed by the boys at 11:10. All classifications converge at the same site for the State Championships. Tickets can be purchased online at the www.osaa.org website.
The girls JV volleyball squad had a tremendous season, wrapping up league play with a perfect 12-0 record, dropping only one set. In their final tournament against all 5A schools they defeated Bend High, Mountain View, Ridgeview, Crook County, and Redmond, with their only loss a close match against Caldera. Eight players made up the Lady Outlaws’ roster, including Ally Gibney, Audrey Sybesma, Addie Clayton, Paityn Cotner, Ava Stotts, Emma Long, Haven Heuberger, and Brooke Lindsay, and were coached by Jason Myhre. Cotner was the Outlaws’ setter and ran the offense. Myhre said, “Paityn was put into a position this year that was very strategic, and that was to train her up to prepare for the future. She had really good raw talent as a setter and just needed to be on the court more to fine-tune that. She’s prepared to play at a higher level now than had we done it differently.”
Gibney played primarily on the right side. “She was placed as an opposite because I knew she had the setting skills and I could count on her in case I needed her to set,” said Myhre. Myhre told The Nugget that Sybesma and Heuberger made up the best hitting duo in the league and probably in Central Oregon at the JV level. He noted that they both put the ball away, were very strong passers, and very strong on defense, which makes up a good outside hitter. Clayton and Lindsay played in the middle and Myhre noted that they were the two players that showed the biggest improvement over the course of the season. They stepped up to the challenge as middle blockers, a position they’d never played before. Long and Stotts were the Outlaws’ defensive specialists and consistently supported the team with great passing. A lot of the team’s wins came because the Lady Outlaws served their opponents off the floor. Any team
that could return their serves were met with a very aggressive attack from the hitters. Myhre stated that the talent on the JV squad would be equivalent to the third- or fourth-place varsity teams in our league. “They’re sound skillwise,” said Myhre, “We have great hitters, great passers and great setting. We’re probably the only JV team that was multi-dimensional. Most JV teams have one or two strong players and all of ours could compete.” Myhre’s original plan was to help Coach Rory Rush with the varsity squad, but when Rush had a hard time finding a JV coach Myhre agreed to step in as long as it didn’t conflict with him watching his daughter (Gracelyn Myhre, who plays on varsity). “That decision was probably the best decision I’ve made,” said Myhre. “They’re a great group of girls. They’re very coachable and I just had to unleash the talent they had within them, which was fun to watch. These girls fit into the Outlaws’ legacy of winning, and the future is bright for the program.”
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Volleyball team advances to the ‘Big Dance’ By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Lady Outlaws swept Vale at home in Sisters on Saturday, October 28, in the second round of the state playoffs, with scores of 25-14, 25-13, 25-13. Sisters entered the match as the No.1 team in the state, and the Vikings were ranked at No. 17. With the win the Outlaws advance to the final eight — the Big Dance — which will be held at Springfield High School on Friday and Saturday, November 3-4. The Outlaws will play in the quarterfinals on Friday at 8 a.m. In the match against Vale, Sisters started off strong in the first set and led the entire way. Freshman Paityn Cotner stepped in as setter, ran a smooth offense, and did well. Gracelyn Myhre had a sixpoint serving run, including three aces early in the set, to bring the Outlaws to a 6-1 advantage. Midway through, Jordyn Monaghan had a four-point serving run, as did Gracie Vohs, and soon the Outlaws found themselves on top 19-7. Cotner stepped back to
serve with the Outlaws ahead 21-10, and brought the team to game point at 24-10. The Vikings wouldn’t cave in and came back to score four points before Myhre ended the set with a kill. Myhre, Vohs, and Kathryn Scholl all contributed powerful kills in the set. Coach Rory Rush said, “We came out ready to play!” One of our goals was to maintain tempo and be in control. One of the ways we wanted to do that was from the service line and keep them out of system and we did that.” Sisters started a bit slower in the second set, and it wasn’t until midway through the set that the Outlaws were able to pull away and record the win. Scholl pounded down a big kill toward the end of the set to give the Outlaws a 23-13 lead, and then Mia Monaghan stepped back to the service line, put the ball in play, and Robertson finished the set with back-to-back kills. Rush said, “We came out so intense in the first set, and to maintain that into the second set takes a lot of focus. We’re working on that, and it’s been one of our goals.”
The Vikings played hard at the start of the third set, and by the time the score reached 10-10, it had been knotted up eight times. Myhre stepped back to serve and took the Outlaws to a 14-10 advantage, and from there Sisters continued to extend their lead. Sophie Rush had a threepoint serving run, and with the score 21-13 Vohs served the Outlaws to the 25-13 win, with Scholl pounding down the final kill. “So many teams rely on one strong rotation,” said Rush. “For us, teams can hang with us for a bit, but then our strength and depth becomes evident, because we really don’t have a weak rotation.” Seniors Robertson and Monaghan commented on the win. Monaghan said, “The second and third set started close, but we work a lot on come-back drills in practice, and that says a lot to our mental toughness. We focused on our basics and pulled away for the win. As we move forward we’ll continue to play together as a team, and we’ll all contribute.”
Robertson said, “I’m super grateful to this whole team and all the coaching staff. We’ve really created a family in the program. In that final set the bench really started cheering and it helped get our momentum up and push us through for the win.” Vohs led the Outlaws with 21 kills, followed by Myhre, who recorded 11. Scholl tallied eight kills and Robertson added six. Vohs had 14 digs in the match, and Myhre had 12. Jordyn Monaghan
recorded 10 digs, and Mia Monaghan added nine. Holly Davis dished out 31 assists, and Cotner finished with 11. The team finished with 11 aces in the match, with Myhre leading with five. As the Lady Outlaws look forward, Rush told The Nugget that the team plans to focus on one game at a time. “We’re going to get in the gym and work out some kinks,” said Rush. “And, we’re also going to work on mental toughness.”
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Outlaws recognize soccer seniors By Rongi Yost Correspondent
As the Outlaws boys soccer season came to an end, Coach Jeff Husmann honored his senior players, not only for their play but for building a strong program. Vincent Christian and Austin Dean were cocaptains this year and both players are four-year starters. Christian is one of the Outlaws’ most dedicated players. He is their leading scorer with 22 goals and also their assist leader. “Vince is one of the most dedicated players of the game that I have had the privilege of coaching,” Husmann said. “The maturity he has shown this year is noteworthy. In practices, he is always helping to develop and encourage younger players. He understands the importance of giving back to the program, and his passion and work ethic are contagious.” Dean is an exceptional athlete, and has been a versatile player for the Outlaws. “He’s an outstanding human being,” said Husmann. “He’s a scholar in the classroom and on the field. I believe he has played every position on the field, including goalkeeper and doesn’t hesitate when we move him around. He is such a work horse and brings such an energy and work ethic to our team. He’s tough as nails and so very smart. Leading into our game against Creswell, he was studying video of our opponent to put us in the best position to win.” Husmann had high praise for Carson Bell (three-year varsity player), who he stated is a humble and dedicated player, and commended him on how he has developed as a player and an individual. Hard work, commitment, and humility define him as a player. “Through patience and dedication, he has quietly become one of the most effective and creative players on our team,” said Husmann. “He has such an innate sense to find and create space on the pitch. He is selfless and often is at the center of our build-up play. He is the kind of player who picks up after practice without being asked. He supports all of his teammates and has been a key part of our success this year. He is a role model of how younger players can develop into an outstanding soccer player.” Baylor Dyer has been a three-year starter for the Outlaws, and Husmann described him as a unique individual. “Baylor has many interests and we are so very lucky that he has made soccer a part of who he is,” said Husmann.
Baylor has many interests and we are so very lucky that he has made soccer a part of who he is. — Jeff Husmann “His speed, athleticism, and scrappiness have contributed to the toughness of our defense. He is spirited and passionate and always brings this to the pitch. He’s got pretty beaten up these last couple of years, but has learned how to put his mind and body in the right place for games. During warm-ups, he consistently takes time away from the team to sit and meditate. He is mindful of others and stays true to himself. His style of play is a bit unpredictable, but there is a calm demeanor about him. It’s been a pleasure watching his growth of maturity.” Husmann described Evan Martin, a two-year varsity player, as the glue that holds the team together. “Evan is loved by his teammates and has grown into a solid outside defender,” said Husmann. “He is among the quickest players on our team. He knows when to be patient and when to challenge
for the ball. His soccer IQ has improved tremendously. He takes pride in his position and has learned to navigate feedback from his peers and coaches.” L o g a n Ry b a j o i n e d the Outlaws last year, and Husmann stated he’s courageous, athletic, and balanced as a player. “Logan’s willingness to step up as goalkeeper contributed to our success this season,” said Husmann. “Logan has worked hard with Coach Roger to become a better keeper. He is an exciting player to watch.” Dylan Rundle rounds out the seniors, and Husmann told The Nugget he has been committed to the team all through high school. Husmann said, “Dylan is the consummate teammate, always asking ‘What can I do to help,’ and ‘How can I improve?’ Dylan has a wide range of interests and does a great job balancing them all. We are fortunate he chose soccer among these. He’s humble, genuine, and gracious, and we will all miss Dylan.” Of the entire bunch, Husmann said, “This group of seniors truly exemplifies the type of commitment and leadership that has allowed this program to grow and establish a strong reputation. They are family and look after each other well beyond the pitch.”
City contemplates UGB expansion Where, when, and how Sisters will grow is a vital question to citizens, elected officials, and City staff. The Sisters City Council will explore the possibility of an urban growth boundary (UGB) amendment at their 5 p.m. work session on Wednesday, November 8. According to Community Development Director Scott Woodford, “the point of this work session is for Council to determine which direction it wants to go on the topic: pursue a UGB amendment immediately, wait to do it later, or perhaps not pursue
it at all.” Last spring, Sisters commissioned an analysis of the UGB’s sufficiency to accommodate growth over 20 years. Sisters is somewhat unique because the UGB is also the city limits. Most cities have a UGB that is different from its city limits. By charter, annexation of property into the city limits requires a vote of the citizenry, not just the City Council. The timeline for a UGB expansion should one be recommended is 18-24 months.
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Soccer squad falls in first round of playoffs By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws took on a tough Delphian team on the turf at McMinnville High School on Saturday, October 28, and suffered a 2-1 loss. The turf field and nerves were a factor, as both teams took a bit of time to settle into the game. Delphian was a counterattack type of team and had two very fast and dangerous strikers. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “Their plan was to play out of the back and then try to engage us defending deep in their defensive third, and then play a big ball into their strikers.” Senior Austin Dean had scouted the Dragons, and information he gathered helped the Outlaws’ defense to play a tough, smart game. “They truly have been at the backbone of this team,” Husmann said. “We were finding space on the flanks and relative weaknesses in their outside backs. Our spine players were trying to expose these advantages, yet we couldn’t combine to find the goal. Speed of turf played a part as at times we just couldn’t catch up to the ball. This was the first time we’ve played on turf this season.” Sisters got on the scoreboard first, when Jesse Polachek took a goal kick from the Outlaws’ goal and Vince Christian timed his run perfectly from the half. The Dragons’ keeper hesitated to come off his line and Christian placed it just over his head for the score. The Outlaws were energized by the goal, but knew they were in for a tough battle.
Sisters did have more chances in front of the goal but just couldn’t capitalize. Husmann explained how the Dragons got their first goal. “It came from a scrum in our box where we didn’t do a good job of clearing the ball,” he said. “The ball squeezed out and from about 20 yards out their striker ripped a nice shot. There was no chance of stopping it.” At the half the score was even at 1-1. Sisters came into the second half with energy, but got away from their game plan of playing tight in the midfield. The momentum shifted when the Outlaws drew a foul in their box midway through the second half. As has been the norm, Vince Christian took the penalty kick. The Dragons’ keeper got his hands to it and made the save. A short time later, the Outlaws fouled the Dragons just outside of the box — what Husmann characterized as a very soft and questionable foul considering how much the center official was letting things play. Delphian took a set piece about 22 yards out, and their player hit a laser shot, which gave them the 2-1 advantage. The score held until the final whistle. “In many close contests this year, we have found a way to get that goal that puts us back into the game,” said Husmann. “We couldn’t find that answer this time.” Husmann added, “I love this group of boys, especially these seniors. They have been at the core, not only of the team this year, but in helping develop this program. It’s been an honor to be their coach.”
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Young players show improvement By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The boys JV soccer squad improved tremendously over the course of the season and finished with a 3-3 record. The squad saw increased numbers and carried 20 players on their roster. That growth allowed the team to play their first full season of 11 vs. 11 in all of their games this year, something that hasn’t happened the last five years. Senior Dylan Rundle and sophomore Frank Trask were the team’s captains and were on the field nearly every minute of every game. Coach Riley Newport stated that the duo set the tone to welcome many of the new players, some of whom hadn’t played in a few years, or who were brand new to the sport. “Having Rundle’s four years of experience in the defense and Trask’s work ethic at midfield allowed many of our less experienced players to settle in and develop into their positions across the field,” said Newport. Jack Berry, Mason Brang, Keegan Kroytz, Dominic Minney, and Dominic Pulver also played on defense. Newport said, “Pulver ended up being this year’s sweeper and added a physical element to the defense, all while keeping a smile on his face. Kroytz saw minutes both on JV and varsity and was a great complement to Pulver’s physical prowess as a speedy and versatile defender.” Edgar Buendia, Dugan Draper, Tyler Hamlington, Humberto Huerta, Grayson Humpert, Rylan Holden, Jayce Hummel, Tyson
Kemp, Frank Trask, and Carter Van Meter all saw time in the midfield. “Tyler and Grayson (freshmen) are strong ballhandlers who are continuing to improve in each contest,” said Newport. “Draper added speed to the outside midfield role and was a leading scorer for this year’s team. Van Meter was a last-minute addition to the team, who alongside fellow high school wrestler Kemp, added an athletic element to the team as he was quick to play in any position across the field.” Forward players included Ivan Alport, Riley Carroll, Mason Dahl, and Jaime Tapias. Tapias was noted as a natural leader, and recruited Alport, Dahl, and Hummel to the team. Newport noted that Alport and Dahl were new to the sport at the beginning of the season, but by the end had developed into varsity players. Alport was the team’s leading scorer, and could score from numerous places across the field. “Dahl plays a beautiful style of soccer with great ball-handling skills and excellent vision for the field, and the ability to make difficult passes to his fellow players,” said Newport. Sophomore Joseph Derksen was the Outlaws’
keeper and averaged nearly 30 saves per game. “Derksen’s ability to save what should have been clear goal-scoring opportunities gave our team a lot of needed stability and had opposing coaches (and parents) coming up to me after games to compliment his ability to make remarkable saves,” said Newport. Newport, a 2007 Sisters High School (SHS) graduate, and previous SHS soccer player took on the role as the new JV coach this year. He told The Nugget that the coaches are excited about the strides the JV team has made this year. “It took us a few games to get going, but we have high expectations for the future of the team, and to see where this group takes us next year,” said Newport “It was an awesome experience to watch all the rapid improvement of these players in a short period of time,” added Newport. “Additionally, getting to coach my SHS Coach Rich Hummel’s son 15 years after he watched me play felt like things had come full-circle. I am looking forward to seeing the program continue to evolve next year and to see our Sisters community support these young athletes.”
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S School-Based Health Center Open House
All are invited for this familyfriendly event celebrating the opening of Mosaic Community Health’s newest School-Based Health Center — now in Sisters! The existing Health Center will expand its operations from two days a week to four days a week. The open house will be held on Thursday, November 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 535 North Reed St., next to Sisters High School. Tour the facility, meet the team, and enjoy light refreshments.
2023 Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors Election
Three Sisters Irrigation District will hold a mail-in election for a TSID Board of Directors Division 2 position. The election will be held at the District Office, 68000 Hwy 20 W., Bend on November 14. Polling location will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Panoramic Access Special Road District Board
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.
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.
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.
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.
Central Oregon Federated Republican Meeting
COFRW (Central Oregon Federated Republican Women) meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. (registration) to 1 p.m. at Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes Golf Club in Sisters. Come learn from quality speakers, and hear and question local and state candidates. Meetings include lunch for $27. RSVP required to attend. Learn more about upcoming meetings and speakers, and RSVP at www.COFRW.net.
Día de los Muertos
Join Better Together in remembering our loved ones on Saturday, November 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Station, 301 S. Elm St. For more information, please call Caesar at 541-480-1978.
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.
Republic Services Fall Clean-Up
Sisters Roundup Newsletter
The City of Sisters has launched a monthly newsletter! Sign up to stay up to speed on local projects, programs, and happenings at City Hall. Go to www.ci.sisters.or.us/ administration/page/sistersroundup-newsletter.
The Lions Club is accepting applications from local crafters and artists for the upcoming Holiday Faire in Sisters. For more information please email Angi at boardstuff20@gmail.com.
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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.
Learn about the special needs women have when investing and saving and also socially responsible and sustainable options, with guest expert and presenter Kristin Grant of Calvert Funds. Wednesday, November 15, 6 to 7 p.m. in downtown Sisters. Food and beverage included. The event is free, but RSVP is required. To register & confirm location, call the Edward Jones office of Karen Kassy, 541-549-1866.
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 541-5484984 for additional guidelines.
League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is sponsoring the 2023-24 Y-Essay Contest for senior HS students. Winners get $500 each. The group is hoping to raise enough to give out five awards. Donate online at www. bit.ly/Y-Essay-Contribution.
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Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) fiscally sponsors three great Action Teams, and two of them currently need your help to advance their projects to improve livability in Sisters Country. Help the Family Friendly Restroom Team get their project (literally!) off the ground by going to www. agefriendlysisters.com and following the links to volunteer. Go to starsride.org to learn more about their Action Team. Call AFSC directly at 541-241-7910 to learn more about what we do.
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.
Sunday School for Children
Church of the Transfiguration is now offering Sunday School for children, ages 5 to 12, regardless of church affiliation, during both Sunday worship services. Protestant/ecumenical service is at 8:30 a.m. and Episcopal service begins at 10:15 a.m. The church address is 121 Brooks Camp Rd. Sisters. For info call Margaret Doke at 541-588-2784.
Sisters French Club
For people interested in French culture and language, Sisters French Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Barn, 171 E. Main Ave. All levels are welcome. The next meeting will be August 7. For more information, visit Facebook @SistersFrenchClub.
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League of Women Voters Student Essay Contest
Due to the holidays, the Sisters City Council has moved its Wednesday, November 22 meeting to November 29 and has canceled its Wednesday, December 27 meeting.
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.
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47th Snowflake Boutique,
Enjoy the Snowflake Boutique juried arts & crafts fair at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. Friday, November 3, from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info at www.snowflakeboutique.org or call Fran at 541-233-3163 or Tana at 541-914-9123.
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STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transport Patients
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.
American Legion and VFW
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. All members invited to attend. Call Charles Wilson, 847-344-0498.
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Stars over Sisters By Soren Greenwalt Correspondent
If you look into the southeastern sky on a clear November evening, you can see the Greek sea monster Cetus. This is a big constellation, fourth largest, in fact, by area. Its neighboring constellations are Aquarius, Aries, Eridanus, Fornax, Pisces, Sculptor, and Taurus. The creature’s head is located about 25 degrees west and 10 degrees south of the bright star Aldebaran in Taurus. During the late fall and winter season, Cetus can be seen by observers from the South Pole to a latitude of approximately 70 degrees north. The brightest star in Cetus is Beta Ceti (also known as Diphda) that shines with an apparent visual magnitude of 2.02, just a shade dimmer than Alkaid, end star in the handle of the Big Dipper. Diphda is an orange-colored star that is 18 times larger and 2.8 times more massive than our Sun. It lies at a distance of 96 light-years. There are more than four dozen galaxies in Cetus, but none are bigger or brighter than M77. Discovered by French astronomer Pierre Mechain on October 29, 1780, the size of this galaxy is an estimated 170,000 light-years in diameter, making it twice as big as our Milky Way galaxy. The object is bright too, shining at a magnitude of 9.6 from a distance of 47 million light-years. Cetus plays a role in one of the best-known myths in all of sky lore. It seems that Cassiopeia, queen of ancient Aethiopia, angered the sea god Poseidon by bragging about her daughter Andromeda’s pure beauty. To punish the queen for her boastfulness, the sea god unleashed a giant serpentine-like monster (Cetus) to destroy the kingdom of Aethiopia. To deal with this terrible situation, King Cepheus consulted the Oracle of Ammon. He was told the only way to save his kingdom was
to sacrifice his daughter to Cetus. Reluctantly, Cepheus had his daughter chained to a rock on the seashore to be found by the monster. But just as Cetus was closing in on Andromeda, Perseus, the hero, arrived on the scene riding upon Pegasus the flying horse. He was returning home from an assignment that required him to slay the Gordon Medusa and bring back her severed head, which he carried in a bag. Medusa’s appearance was so horrible that anyone who gazed upon her face would be turned to stone. Perseus quickly assessed the situation and revealed Medusa’s severed head to Cetus, immediately turning the sea creature to stone. Perseus and Andromeda were eventually married. Their union produced seven sons and two daughters. The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will occur on the evening of November 17 until dawn the next morning. A waxing crescent moon will set before 10 p.m. local time on the 17th, allowing dark skies to prevail throughout the event. Expect to see 10-15 meteors per hour from
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Spiral galaxy M77 is twice the size of our Milky Way galaxy and lies 47 million light-years away in the constellation of Cetus. midnight until dawn. The meteors are caused by Earth moving through the debris field left behind by Comet Tempel-Tuttle. Because Jupiter reaches opposition on November 3, it is visible all night long. The brilliant planet is currently moving through the constellation of Aries. As dusk deepens, look for Saturn to appear in the southern sky. It
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School-based health Movie House offers art, alpine hijinks clinic to host open house Sisters has reached a milestone in access to health care as Mosaic Community Health assumed operations of the Sisters School-Based Health Center (SBHC) last month. On November 9, from 4 to 6 p.m., Mosaic Community Health will host an open house at the clinic, located at 535 North Reed Street (adjacent to Sisters High School). Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the facility and meet with staff. The center is expanding operations from two days a week to four days a week, thanks to a partnership between Mosaic Community Health, St. Charles Health System, and Deschutes County. Elaine Knobbs-Seasholtz, Mosaic’s director of strategy and development, noted that Mosaic is able to do this in part because of a SchoolBased Service Expansion federal grant. “It will be $350,000 from HHS (Health and Human Services) for each of two years. The main emphasis of the grant is for school-based health centers to not only be access points for medical care for any child in the community (0-18 years old), but also offer integrated mental health support at the site.” Knobbs-Seasholtz told The Nugget that the grant represents an extraordinary investment in health care in the small community of Sisters. Local access is critical. Knobbs-Seasholtz told The Nugget that having expanded pediatric care and other services, including behavioral health, available in town removes a significant barrier for working parents, who otherwise might have to take hours out of their day and away from work to access care in Bend or Redmond. In addition to medical
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and behavioral health care, providers at Mosaic SBHCs emphasize prevention, early intervention, risk reduction, and the development of healthy habits with their young patients. Mosaic SBHCs are open to anyone from birth through age 18; patients do not need to be a student at the school where the SBHC is located. In addition to saving parents time by reducing hours of missed work to transport children to appointments, SBHCs have goals of: • Providing patient-centered care for all students, regardless of insurance status. • Reducing costs related to unnecessary hospital stays and use of emergency rooms. • Improving education outcomes — because healthy kids learn better. Under Mosaic, which operates six additional SBHCs throughout Central Oregon, the health center will provide a pediatric-trained medical provider, a full-time behavioral health consultant, a community health worker, plus clinical pharmacy, Oregon Health Plan enrollment, and nutritionist support. Deschutes County Behavioral Health staff will also be located on-site. Mosaic Community Health is a nonprofit providing comprehensive care for all. For information on contributing to their efforts, see Partners in Giving in this edition of The Nugget.
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After six weeks, the “Autumn Arts & Adventure” series at Sisters Movie House & Café continues to draw strong crowds. But the final three weeks starting this Thursday, November 2, may prove the most popular of all. The series returns to high mountaineering adventure on November 2, with The Climbing Film Tour 2023, followed by more fine art on November 9, with “Klimt and the Kiss.” It then concludes the week before Thanksgiving on November 16, with a special look at critically injured athletes who return to their alpine heroics in “Full Circle.” All three movies will start at 7 p.m. for one night only. Tickets are priced at $16 for all ages for this special programming and are on sale now via the website at sistersmoviehouse.com or at the theater/café box office. “It’s the first time we have had the Climbing Tour here in Sisters,” said Drew Kaza, managing partner of quoin media & entertainment, which operates Sisters Movie House. “We know there is an enthusiastic audience for this type of movie, given the sizeable numbers that came out for ‘Free Solo,’ and ‘The Alpinist,’ not to mention the sell-out crowds we had for ‘Dirtbag,’ the documentary about legendary climber Fred Beckey.”
“Klimt and the Kiss” revolves around Austrian symbolist Gustav Klimt and his most famous work, which is considered a masterpiece of the Art Nouveau movement. “He was an erotic and controversial painter way before it became fashionable,” said Kaza. “This is the latest release from our friends at Seventh Arts Productions in the UK. We are delighted to be the exclusive home for their films here in Central Oregon, and this is sure to be another crowdpleaser and the absolute best way to experience this art, short of visiting European capitals.” The “Full Circle” feature might be the most moving. Capturing the story of two mountain adventurers separated by 50 years, it
demonstrates the depth of the human spirit and will to overcome life-changing injuries to keep pursuing alpine dreams. “I doubt there will be a dry eye in the house for this one,” said Kaza. “It seems ever so appropriate to conclude our series in this way, just a few days before Thanksgiving.” Although Sisters Movie House & Café continues its regular programming on a daily basis through the end of the year, Kaza promised “there is more to come in 2024,” adding, “We are simply loaded with great regular releases from now through the holidays.” Already confirmed titles for November and December include “Napoleon,” “The Boys in the Boat,” and “Trolls: World Tour.”
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Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure Movie Series: “Climbing Film Tour 2023” 7 p.m. Showcases a unique selection of short films focused on climbing, high lining, mountaineering, and other vertical adventures. Info and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com. Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114.
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Paulina Springs Books Book Talk Graham Zimmerman presents “A Fine Line: Searching for Balance Among Mountains.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: PaulinaSpringsBooks.com.
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Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure Movie Series: “Klimt & The Kiss” 7 p.m. What lies behind the appeal of The Kiss by Gustav Klimt (one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world), and just who was the artist that created it? Info and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com. Hardtails Karaoke with KJ Mindy 7 to 11 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6114. Paulina Springs Books Book Talk Glenda Goodrich presents “Solo Passage: 13 Quests, 13 Questions.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: PaulinaSpringsBooks.com.
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In the
PINES By T. Lee Brown
Rata-tat-tat, rata-tat like that You may have read articles recently implying that hunters own the entire forest this time of year because they paid for a hunting permit. You may have gotten the impression that the responsibility for keeping people (and non-targeted animals) safe during hunting season lies entirely on non-hunters. People who like to take walks and meander along streams. People who camp and dance and listen to songbirds and write poetry in the woods, which is to say, people like me. I think hunting is admirable and beautiful, carried out properly. As someone who eats and loves meat, I feel good about the fact that I grew up raising wideranging, grassfed beef. I do not have any illusions about where meat comes from. Though I don’t hunt, some of my friends and family do. To respect one’s prey, to undergo the hardship of
actually tracking and understanding a creature before taking its life — these are meaningful actions, and all omnivores might do well to undertake them. Hunting is vastly superior to buying some big-box-store beef shipped in from South America, where acres of rainforest were chopped down to make room for grazing. However, I have seen self-styled hunters do stupid things on the Deschutes National Forest. One of them parked their trailer about a half mile from the Crossroads housing area, on a red cinder road used frequently by local dog owners, walkers, and dirt bikers, near a Sisters Trails Alliance route frequented by horseback riders. This guy shot semi-auto into the forest right there by the trails, right there by the road, right near Crossroads. He shot without looking first. He fired off 12 rounds, and nearly killed me. It is traditional in our society to ask what a woman was wearing when she experienced violence or nearviolence. What was I wearing that day? Dude, I was wearing bright orange and red. I was not “asking for it.” Nor did I look like a deer, although in moments like that I’d sure like to have the powers of Deer Lady on “Reservation Dogs.” Rata-tat-tat, rata-tat like that, to quote Dre and Snoop. It was scary as heck. I didn’t respond well; though I grew up out in the country, I later spent time in cities, some dangerous. Back then, if I heard gunfire, I would automatically hit the deck, roll under the bed.
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I guess it’s been a long time; my instincts don’t operate the same way now. When these bullets started whizzing by me in the forest, I stood up. I stood up and hollered, loud and guttural. Never heard that voice come out of me before. The voice sounded powerful and furious. I will not share with you the words that I shouted into the forest that day. I don’t think they’re appropriate for a family newspaper. Apparently the message got across during a brief lapse in the bang-bang-bang routine, and the supposed hunter with his rapid-fire weaponry stopped shooting blindly into the woods. My heart beating wildly, adrenaline rushing, I called the sheriff as I slinked away. When I walked down the red cinder road later, the guy’s trailer was gone. My sense of peace, my sense of being immersed in and welcomed by the forest, the sense of healing and solace I experience on my walks in nature — that was gone too. It was pushed aside by fear. It’s been over a year, and the unease still jitters through me as I take my walks. I’d retreat to my favorite local camping spot, but I hear someone was shooting in the actual campground a few weeks ago. It would be grand if the U.S. Forest Service would change up some of the rules around hunting, using firearms, and recreational use of the forest. It would be grand if there was a special place for peace and quiet near town, even during hunting season. It would also be grand if our legislators would fund the U.S. Forest Service
properly, instead of forcing the agency to obtain revenue from resource extraction, hunting and camping fees, etcetera. While we’re at it, wouldn’t it be grand if someone would enforce the existing rules that are supposed to protect people, animals, plants, and habitat? And what are those rules? I can’t do my usual news reporting stuff due to a wrist injury (I’m dictating this column into my phone). So instead of in-depth interviews, here’s a quick cutand-paste from the USFS website: “It is prohibited to shoot... In any manner or place where any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge.” In other words, by law and rule it is not my responsibility to ensure that every person with a firearm doesn’t shoot me. The responsibility
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lies with the person carrying the weapon. But law and rule won’t save my life. So I’ll keep wearing red and orange (and this wild yellow safety vest I picked up on sale at Bi-Mart). I will reluctantly walk only the most obvious roads, leaving the big, off-trail bulk of the forest to hunters, because I guess they actually do own the forest this time of year, no matter what the website says. If you’re out there with firearms on the National Forest, I hope you’ll shoot responsibly. Firing a gun is fun. Carrying an auto or semi-auto firearm makes a person feel big and strong, like they’re in a movie. I get it. I’ve done it. But it ain’t really “hunting” now, is it? Maybe it’s best left to cinder pits with safe backstops. There are plenty around here.
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Obituaries Gudrun Kibak Passed August 2, 2023
On August 2, 2023, our matriarch, Gudrun Kibak, of Sisters, passed away in her 99th year, at home. Deeply beloved wife, mother, Grandmother, and great grandmother, Gudrun lived a truly adventurous life. Born Gudrun Førslev in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1924, she spent her childhood roaming the King’s Forest in Northern Zealand close to the coast of the North Sea. During World War II, she and her family endured the German occupation. They risked their lives in the heroic successful national effort to save Danish Jews from Hitler. Her parents hid families in her basement before they escaped to Sweden in small fishing boats. When asked if she and her family had not feared for their lives, Gudrun replied: “No, it was simply the only decent thing one could do, all Danes were onboard.” After high school she worked on a big farm for a year, learning to cook for 60 farm hands. Next, as she studied to be a nurse in Copenhagen, Gudrun continued aiding the anti-Nazi resistance by hiding saboteurs in a psych ward she had access to, from the Gestapo. If she had been caught, she knew the penalty would have been torture and death. After the war Gudrun sailed to Canada to work as a nurse in Montreal. She then hitchhiked across Canada with a friend to Vancouver where she worked in another
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Fika founder Renée Reitmeier joined young guests at the crafts and coloring table at Fika Fest.
Locals gather for Fika Fest By T. Lee Brown Correspondent
Remy Klein, a kindergartner at Pine Siskin Waldorf school in Sisters, enjoyed Fika Fest last Saturday along with her younger sister. The event featured a raffle and crafts, together with artists and musicians including Jacob Everett Wallace, Aidan Moye, Amanda Marie, and Raina Verhey. The kindergartner said, “Going to the Fika Fest and coloring is fun.” She elaborated, “I was coloring a cat and now I’m cutting out a bat.” “Fika is a coffee shop,” she explained. “I get to see my dad’s friends.” Her father, Kellen Klein, sat nearby. “This is our local haunt, our ‘third place,’” he said. “It’s perfect for community-building, and we are grateful for any familyfriendly establishments, especially on a weekend.” Like parents everywhere, he wondered, “What we can do to entertain the kids?”
Crafts and face painting were planned for them at the fest. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse founder Renée Reitmeier described the event as the “first annual Fika Fest.” She credited others with making it happen. She expressed thanks in particular to “Ezra, Jacob, my mom, and the Fika baristas.” The Fika tradition — taking the time for a daily ritual of savoring coffee and pastries — is derived from Reitmeier’s Swedish heritage. Since opening about a year before the Covid pandemic hit, Fika (pronounced FEE-ka) has become a cherished hangout among many locals. The coffeehouse has a small shared workspace attached, and plays host to business networking meetings. Klein, who directs a local nonprofit organization, said he comes to Fika “about every other day. It’s like a second City Hall.” Located along Barclay Drive, Fika can also be found online at fikasisters.com.
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hospital. In those years, she visited her four-star Air Force general father in Washington, D.C. ,where he was Denmark’s attaché to NATO. Together, she, her father, and his wife drove across the continent and became the first civilians to drive the entire graveled Alaskan Hwy. Another epic road trip took them from Washington D.C. to Mexico City. Ever intrepid, Gudrun then took a bus alone to NYC. She heard Mariann Anderson sing and, solo, she enjoyed a rollicking night at the Apollo. In 1952-53 she joined the medical team on the Danish hospital ship Jutlandia. She sailed to Istanbul and then around the world to Korea to care for the sick and wounded during the Korean war. The letters from American servicemen thanking her are as entertaining as they are sweet. After returning to Denmark from Korea she traveled to South America. In Colombia she married Kristian Kibæk, a young Danish engineer who had fought in the partisan resistance to Nazis. He was working on a tunnel and dam project near Cali, Columbia. The young couple left Colombia for Colorado. They moved to California, where they spent the next 23 years in La Jolla raising their two children, Henrik and Susanne. In 1977, they bought an alfalfa ranch out on Lower Bridge Road west of Terrebonne. They operated the ranch together with the Lawrence and Blaylock families for several years. To
assist her daughter Susanne, who was starting a tile company in Sisters, Gudrun took over Kibak Fine Design, the retail outlet, in 1984, which she ran for the next 10 years. A devoted grandmother, she experienced the joy of helping guide five rambunctious grandchildren to adulthood. In 1998, she moved from Lower Bridge up to Sisters, where she lived for 25 years. She kept busy in the Sisters community by volunteering extensively with Habitat for Humanity, winning their service award in 2010. Her only regret in life was not learning how to speak Spanish. Gudrun is survived by two children, Henrik Kibak of Marina, California, and Susanne Kibak Redfield of Sisters; seven grandchildren, Kris Kibak, Kaj Kibak, Ryder Redfield, Stefan Redfield, Carli Redfield Strachan, Danielle Braun, and Stav Braun; and six great-grandchildren, many living now in the Lower Bridge area, the area their grandparents loved so well.
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Obituaries Kim Marie McCarthy Sept. 10, 1965 — Sept. 20, 2023
Kim Marie McCarthy passed away September 20, 2023 at her home. She was born September 10, 1965, to parents Steve Shehan and Laurie Smith Wright. Raised in Sisters her whole life, she attended school in Sisters and Redmond. Kim was a self-made woman who wore many hats, she was a potter at Pam + Mike’s Pottery shop in Sisters for several years in the 1980s; she went on to help run Sisters KOA with her in-laws Denny and
Cindy McCarthy; she was a bookkeeper for many businesses in Sisters including Bronco Billy’s, E-Bar in Redmond, and her friend Joe in Lone Pine. She also ran a successful carpenter scratch pad business — everyone owns one or was given one, whether you wanted one or not. She married Dan McCarthy August 1, 1993, at Proxy Falls. They have two sons, Gregory, born in 1983 and Joshua, born in 1988. She always wanted the best for her boys, whether it was taking them to Sylvan for better learning, to Cub Scouts, or moving them cross-country to follow their dreams. As a young girl she loved music, swimming, and playing the piano, which she was taught by her greatgrandpa and Miss Donna of Sisters. She loved rock concerts and had the T- s h i r t s t o all she went to. She loved hunting and shooting her guns, of which she had many. She was a
poet, artist, and avid reader of Stephen King. But most of all she was a mother, wife, and loyal friend. But there is one other thing she loved most of all: The Oakland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas Raiders. Don’t even think about calling during the game, even if you were dying, hurt, or otherwise; no one could interrupt the game for any reason. She would yell and scream at the TV, asking why she couldn’t be the coach. She and Dan attended many games in person, which she loved. No one defines “fan” more than Kim. No matter how it turned out, she was still their biggest fan through thick and thin. “Gooo Raiders” was her catchphrase throughout, and every bar in town, no one dared cross her on her Raider Fanship. She is survived by her loving husband, Dan; sons Gregory and Joshua (Sophie); grandsons Deegan, Conner, and Whatt; and granddaughter Natalie; her parents, Laurie and John Wright, Steve Shehan; her sisters, Kari Trachsel, Stephanie Coe, and their children, Andrew Thresher, Derrick May, Tristan Coe, Heath McIntyer; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews who will miss her dearly. Her infectious laugh, humor, and for teaching us all what “good for you” really means,
and the meaning of loyal friend and true fan. All that’s left to say is “Gooo Raiders! Good for you!” Love and miss you always. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Naomi Smith, Geter and Pansy Shehan; uncles Cecil and Mike Smith; cousin Curtis; uncle Tim Shehan and aunt Donna Shehan; and in-laws Denny and Cindy McCarthy. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. What is the best fan? She owns every T-shirt, jacket, and coat. She won’t even go out and smoke when the Raiders are on TV. She thinks they will pull one out of their sleeve. Just like the magician who thrills you with tricks, she wonders if Gannon can take one more lick. If Napoleon can catch one more high-flying ball then run to the end zone. The Raiders will be standing tall. I hope they never run down on their luck cause no one wants to be around when the only word
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STUDENTS: Homeschooling numbers are elusive Continued from page 1
concentration in grades 4 to 7. The numbers for K-3 are low and by 10th grade, homeschooled kids transition to traditional schools or enter virtual learning, according to Andrews. Scholl agrees. And this mirrors national trends. Remote and virtual education saw its largest spike in 2020, when schools were locked down by COVID-19. Most assumed that education would go back to normal after the pandemic. However, recent statistics and data show that homeschooling is gaining in popularity. Homeschooling is generally defined as education given at home versus a traditional school. Strictly defined, even remote education is excluded from homeschooling, which is limited to schooling under the tutelage of parents or a visiting tutor. However, recent changes in the education ecosystem have blurred the lines between homeschooling and online learning. The National Center for Education
Statistics reports that there are 11 fully virtual schools in Oregon serving 7,250 students. Some of these students, who may be in Sisters Country, may be unknown to HDESD or Sisters School District. When a child studies from home with the help of a remote tutor, or as a student of an online school, he or she might be considered to be homeschooled. The more control parents have over their children’s curriculum, class schedule, and educational subjects, the more their education would fall in the homeschooling category. According to National Home Education Research Institute there were 4.3 million homeschooled kids in 2022, up from 2.5 million in 2019. The compound annual growth rate is 10.1 percent over the last five years. The HDESD sent Scholl a list of children it thought were homeschooled in Sisters. “Forty-five of those on the list are enrolled in our schools,” Scholl said, reflecting how elusive solid numbers can be. The number is important to Scholl and the District, which gets about $13,000 per enrolled student from state
funding. If there are only 50 homeschooled in the District, that’s a loss of funding to the tune of $650,000. Were the number 100, the loss is $1.3 million. The District has about 1,100 students, so if 50 to 100 are homeschooled or enrolled online that’s anywhere from 4.5 to 9 percent of the total. Statewide the number is 3.8 percent or just over 22,000. Oregon is one of 13 states where parents only have to file a notice of intent to homeschool once, not annually. Nor does Oregon have specific curriculum requirements for homeschooled children. Students are required to take a standard assessment test at the end of third, fifth, eighth, and 10th grades, and submit scores to their local education service district. Amy and Nate Bennette of Sisters have four homeschooled children, and are typical of those The Nugget spoke with. They all had high praise for Sisters School District, especially the coaching staff, but for a host of reasons chose homeschooling. For the Bennettes it’s all about flexibility and family engagement. District homeschooled children can participate in Outlaws sports and
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Sisters has a thriving homeschool community. extracurricular activities but pay for it, Scholl said. The depth of homeschooling in Sisters may be more than meets the eye. Sixty children alone are part of Commonplace Sisters, a homeschool cooperative for 20 families. Parents and children meet on Fridays for socializing and learning,
with two educational blocks covering science, arts, music, creative writing, and more, taught by parents. Also in town is All Living, a bookstore and resource center on South Cedar Street catering to the homeschool market. By all indications Sisters has a thriving homeschool community.
Portraits OF SISTERS
Few people have the heart and perspective for the Sisters . When she moved community like our own to Sisters in 1958 the town was very different. Lumber mills flourished and she would watch endless rows of log trucks pass as she worked her first job at Sno Cap when she was just 13. In 1987 she began a life of volunteer service when she joined the local Kiwanis Club and became the first female member within the group. “There have been a few times in my life when someone stepped up and helped me,” she says. And those actions inspired her to help others too. Miller’s Kiwanis work has now spanned 34 years. For the last 14 years she’s helped with the Food Bank — only one of the many roles she has held in the Club. She says that work is rewarding, by feeding and supporting the community she loves dearly. Her life is punctuated by service, whether for her community or the 20 years of caregiving for ill family members. Baking pies and selling them to fundraise for Project Elimination — a group providing tetanus shots in third-world countries — is yet another way she spends her time. Miller tells her story with a smile — the dozens of pins on her Kiwanis vest pay homage to a woman dedicated to serving others. She says, “If I ever feel sorry for myself I go do something for someone else.”
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Sheriff’s Office trains young drivers By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Five young drivers from Sisters High School ran through a driving course set up by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) personnel in the high school parking lot on Friday, October 27. Under the supervision of deputies, they sped through a lane of cones, then braked, getting a feel for just how long it takes to bring a vehicle to a stop. Deputies went over fundamentals of winter driving. They also worked on backing skills. “Backing is the number-one situation where we damage vehicles,” said
PRINTMAKING: Studio 6000 is a shared work space for artists Continued from page 3
public, they are open and ready to answer questions about the complex process of printmaking. “The question becomes, when to quit?” quipped artist Barbara Kennedy, as she added touches of Prismacolor pencil lines to a pair of monoprints, creating the slight impression of landscapes. “When is a work of art truly done?” she asked herself. She had just pulled the monoprints from the press — one in blue and orange, the other in yellow and black inks that mixed to form a
Lt. Chad Davis. The same holds true for civilians — particularly young ones — so it is beneficial to develop proficiency. The students also got a rundown on basic vehicle maintenance from the DCSO’s cadre of in-house automotive technicians. And, they got a blurry look at just how dangerous it is to try to operate a vehicle while impaired, at a station where they donned both “beer goggles” and “marijuana goggles” that simulate a state of intoxication behind the wheel. The program is the first hosted in Sisters; DCSO offered a similar event in La Pine recently.
It’s designed to offer “a better understanding of the hazards of driving and better preparedness as young drivers,” said Deputy Daniel Graham. Graham supervises the DCSO Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC). He said that the student course offered basically the
cool khaki green she called “bilious.” Printmakers are collectors of color and texture. Carolyn Platt’s “tool kit” for the day was a big box of scraps left over from previously pulled prints that just didn’t meet her standards. “When a print doesn’t work, it still has a life,” she says. She recuts and binds these along with fine art paper to create hand-stitched journals or sketch books. Next to her box of goodies was a plywood board, about the size of a standard kitchen cutting board, incised with a pattern of shapes and lines. After many hours spent carving, the woodcut pochoir (a French word for “stencil”) can be reused in many ways. The printmaker’s kit also
includes other stencils, inks, glues, and pieces of fiber, matte board, fabric, and other found objects – all of which can be assembled to make a matrix. How many layers of ink can a printmaker get on one piece of paper? If you’re Janet Brockway, the answer is “a lot.” She adds, subtracts, and blends colors in layers to create complex prints. Paul Bennett is a printmaker and a painter. His latest John Day River collection began as a series of monoprints that represent the undulating hillsides in shades of brown and gold. When each print is dry, he uses gouache (opaque watercolor) to add trees, water, sky, moon, clouds, and sometimes a kayak or canoe.
A lot of this that they’re doing out there is what we do for our in-service training. — Daniel Graham PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS
DCSO Automotive Technician Adam Lowrie discusses engine operation with Holly Davis. same fundamental driving skills training. “A lot of this that they’re doing out there is what we do for our in-service training,” he said.
The turnout was light, which Lt. Davis attributed to scheduling on a day when students are out of school. He said the Sheriff’s Office will offer the training again.
These are just a few of the well-known artists who will be on hand, and whose work will be part of the November event. The Studio Show and Sale will also have available work by the late Patricia Clark (1935-2021), one of the founding members of the studio and a printmaking mentor. Clark’s work is highly sought-after. Studio 6000 was established in 2019 after the Bend Art Center closed, and several of its members, including Clark, wanted to maintain a printmaking presence and working studio in Central Oregon. Clark was a master printmaker, artist, educator, and arts advocate. She founded the printmaking studio called Atelier 6000, later known as Bend Arts
Center, in 2007. It moved to Sisters when members found a suitable light-filled workspace in the local industrial park in August 2019. Today, Studio 6000 is a shared workplace for a dozen printmakers and The Roundhouse Foundation’s visiting guest artists who work in a variety of printmaking techniques. The studio has three large presses and other equipment and tools for printmaking and creating hand-made books. Public workshops are also offered periodically. Studio 6000 intends to make the Studio Show and Sale an annual event. For more information, follow Studio 6000 on Facebook or contact Barbara Kennedy by email, barbarakennedyart @msn.com.
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LIBRARY: Taxpayers funded extensive remodel Continued from page 1
during the planning phase. A large community room features state-of-the-art technology as well as a retractable glass wall to allow for flexibility of use, including afterhours access.” Dunkleberg was on hand for the reopening, giving introductory remarks with notes of appreciation to the staff, planners, designers and contractors. And to the citizens who funded the substantial upgrades. “This is your building, Sisters,” he said, looking out at the beaming faces gathered at the doors on North Cedar Street, many of them children eager to get inside. The renovation was paid for by a November 2020 voter-approved bond measure, which also went toward upgrading libraries in downtown Bend, East Bend, La Pine and Sunriver. The bond is also funding the design and construction of a new library in east Bend that will break ground next year. Two of the first to arrive were Eric, age 7, and his sister, Ukiah Stukel, age 9, accompanied by mom, Emily. “They are the most frequent visitors to the library I am sure,” said Emily Stukel. “Or a close second. We have missed not having a fully functional library, but still came to the temporary one.” For months while work was underway, a prefabricated building served as the
interim library parked outside on the grounds, providing a modicum of library activities. The Stukel kids and many more like them waited through the short ceremony, but made a run for the doors once local Sisters Branch Operations Supervisor Zoe Schumacher, cut the ceremonial ribbon. As the crowd of readers snaked its way into the building, there were audible gasps when it was realized the wholesale changes to the library. “I don’t recognize it,” said Jerry Ottinger. “This is way more than I imagined. A total transformation. What an amazing change!” “I had no idea it would turn out like this,” said Leigh Farmer. “I was expecting a paint job, maybe some new carpet and shelves. But this! This is extraordinary. It’s brand new from wall to wall, top to bottom.” Such were the words of nearly everybody who entered. While children rushed to stacks and techno wizardry, parents and grandparents strolled about comparing observations. Mayor Michael Preedin was on hand, but not as a dignitary. “I’m just here as a citizen amazed at what’s happening,” he said. “This is Sisters at its best. With all that’s going on in town today, all these folks came to their library to celebrate.” And celebrate they did. There was music by Erin Cole-Baker, yummy sandwich wraps, cookies, face painting, a balloon artist, and more. Visitors took home tote bags and other souvenirs.
Plus books. Kids and adults loaded up, utilizing the new state-of-the-art self-checkout kiosks. Often somebody younger than a teen was instructing an adult in how to use the technology. On hand to help Schumacher cut the ribbon were Bunny Thompson, Kathryn Godsiff, Marilyn Stinnett, and MacKenzie Frutos, all long-time devotees of the library. Schumacher, who has led the Sisters Library team since its opening in 2005, told The Nugget, “Here we are 18 years later opening the same building after an eight-month remodel project. The Sisters community has always loved their library. This was more than apparent on Saturday! It was wonderful to see a dedicated community come together in celebration of their beloved library! “Families, individuals young and old, library users and non-users. Over 500 community members attended during the two-hour event. We issued approxiPHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT mately 35 ‘new’ library cards Logan, age 6, Caleb, 7, and Rylie Womack, 4 were among the throng of during that time. Very excitpeople who visited the remodeled Sisters Library on Saturday. ing indeed!”
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Timber Bionda Timber Bionda works hard to maximize his experience at Sisters High School. “I really realize how many opportunities there are at the high school,” he said. “I just can’t let them go.” Bionda is an IEE intern (Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition program) and president of the RC Plane Club, which he founded. He has always had a passion for aviation and for building and flying remote-controlled planes — and he wanted to share the knowledge he has built up over the years. “I thought it would be very beneficial to share that with the other students,” he said. Bionda also takes challenging academic classes, including AP Calculus. He’s doing an independent study in AP Art, with a focus on woodworking, and he is near completion on obtaining his private pilot’s license. He is seeking early decision from Stanford University and also looking at University of Colorado and Oregon State University with an eye toward a major in aerospace engineering, a major that combines his passion for aviation and his love for design and building of projects. “Timber is one of the most determined and creative people I know. He approaches complex ideas with curiosity and a desire to understand how they can be applied to science and technology. In addition, he is kind, respectful, and demonstrates leadership skills here at SHS. He created and leads a thriving RC Plane Club, is an IEE intern, and pursues
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his creativity in all areas of STEAM. He embodies the Outlaw spirit and guides others to follow in his path. Congrats, Timber, you deserve it!” — Dan Oliver “Timber is a quiet, careful, humble leader who applies his clear awareness and sharp mind to solve all sorts of problems. His kind smile and willing nature brighten the world around him. Congratulations, Timber. We are better because of you!” — Rima Givot “Timber has been exceptional in his ability to not only adapt to a new school after arriving from France, but to absolutely flourish. He is a model of discipline, love of learning, and genuinely solid character.” — Charlie Kanzig “I have worked in education for a long time and Timber Bionda may be the most well-rounded student I have ever worked with. And beyond being well-rounded, he truly excels in the academic extracurricular pursuits he puts his mind to. He is an amazing example for the Outlaw School Community!” — Steve Stancliff, Principal “We look forward to seeing Timber daily for lunch. He always has a great smile and is very polite :) Congratulations, Timber!” — Terri & Suzanne, Nutrition Services “Timber has become an incredible presence at SHS. He has fully embraced our culture and has made a mindful effort to selflessly contribute and serve. This year he was chosen to be an IEE intern and has already made a positive impact in the lives of our students. He stands out as a quiet and reliable leader, willing to step up even when the going gets tough. I am continually impressed with his level of character — I have often seen him step
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Local avoids blindness from rare disorder corticosteroid medications (Prednisone) in Correspondent time. Pat Lamoureux According to the lives with her husband, Mayo Clinic general Roger, in a home on the signs and symptoms of edge of Sisters Country. GCA may include: perThey’ve created a beausistent, severe head pain tiful place with trees usually in the temple turning brilliant red and area; scalp tenderness; yellow in the autumn jaw pain when chewing and a garden full of or opening the mouth flowers that bloom in widely; fever; fatigue; a rainbow of colors unintended weight loss; throughout the sumvision loss or double mer months. She finds vision; and sudden, perpeace and satisfaction manent loss of vision in tending their property one eye. while Roger works Since her diagnosis, on his latest woodLamoureux is slowly working project in his able to decrease the shop. amount of Prednisone PHOTO BY KATY YODER Being able to see the she’s taking. She’s on outcome of their hard Pat Lamoureux of Sisters is beating back a a drug called Actemra work was almost lost. disorder that threatened her vision. to treat the GCA. She’s When she began havgrateful that the coming debilitating headaches High School, Jennifer in pany that produces the around her temples, and a 1994 and Eryn Elbers in the Actemra, Genentech, had painful jaw she didn’t real- class of 1999.” a program to help patients In mid-July, Lamoureux unable to pay for the drug. ize that without treatment, she would lose her eyesight began waking up with a The Actemra is given by with no hope of it returning. very heavy head. weekly injections into “I had to use my hands to the stomach costing $538 Because of her husband’s ability to research symp- lift my head off the pillow. each. Lamoureux’s physitoms and Pat’s quick deci- I had extreme tightness in cian from Summit Medical sion to check it out with her my shoulder and neck area, Center, Dr. Bright submitted doctor, her eyes can still see which isn’t uncommon for paperwork on Lamoureux’s the Cascade Mountains and me because that’s where I behalf and also had Roger all the beauty of the High hold my tension. I thought it fill out paperwork for the Desert. She wants her com- was weird, but I just thought Genentech Foundation. munity to learn from her I had a cold or slept wrong,” “It’s now fully funded,” experience, so no one has to said Lamoureux. said Lamoureux. “What a But as the days pro- gift!” lose their eyesight due to an gressed, the heaviness in her illness like hers. So far, Lamoureux hasn’t head changed. The Lamoureux fammet anyone else with GCA, “Then I had discomfort but her doctor told her five ily moved to Sisters from from my neck up on both other people in Deschutes Massachusetts in July of sides of my head with tight- County have recently been 1992. They moved west ness and tenderness in my diagnosed with it. She chose seeking easier winters head. A big part of it was to go public with her situand less snow because of that my jaw was so tight ation in the hopes that she Roger’s health. That winI couldn’t chew anything. might be able to help others ter they rented in Tollgate That pain radiated into my experiencing similar sympwhile they built a home on ears like a bad case of tem- toms to hers. Cascades Estates Drive off poromandibular joint disof Fryrear Rd. But what “I’ve chosen to be function (TMJ)… which I positive about it. I feel so they’d been told about Central Oregon winters and never had before. I realized blessed with my doctors,” what transpired was vastly I had to see a doctor.” she said. “If even one perTwo weeks after her first son reads this and realizes different. Pat laughed when she doctor’s visit, Lamoureux they have symptoms, that recalled their first Central finally learned what was makes it worth it.” wrong with her. She was Oregon winter. She’s taking one day at a “Everyone told us it diagnosed with Giant Cell time, and knows God has a snowed in Sisters Country Arteritis (GCA) which is plan for her. but always melted the same an inflammation of the lin“November is the month day. That didn’t happen. The ing of the arteries (often of Thanksgiving and I think winter of ’92 to’93, we had arteries in the head) which sharing this with others is over seven feet of snow… can come and go or sub- another thing to be thankful so much for moving away side temporarily. Because for,” she said. from the snow,” she said. it often affects the temLamoureux is happy to “But it didn’t deter us and ple area, it is sometimes talk to anyone with queshere we are 31 years later called Temporal Arteritis. tions about her condiwith two adult daughters Permanent blindness can tion. She can be reached at who graduated from Sisters happen if not treated with 541-383-1821. By Katy Yoder
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The future of Outlaws sports seems assured as local third and fourth graders won the season flag football tournament in La Pine last month with scores of 26-0 and 40-18.
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The Happy Girls Run, including a half marathon, and 10k & 5k legs, went off under chilly but beautiful conditions in Sisters on Saturday. The proceeds from the event benefit Sisters Park & Recreation District.
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VOLUNTEERS: Plaque will honor long service into the future Continued from page 1
unveiled in a ceremony on Friday afternoon, October 27. The inaugural honorees are Tom Haynes, Chuck Newport, Rita Hodge, and Dave Moyer. The plaque has room for additional names to be added over the years. Fire Chief Roger Johnson and staff turned out in Class A uniforms for the ceremony honoring the spirit that Fire District Board Secretary/ Treasurer Jack McGowan called “the best of Sisters.” Tom Haynes has served for 48 years as a volunteer, and was active in Camp Sherman’s fire district prior to the merger with Sisters in 1991. He was instrumental in the volunteer effort to build the fire station in Camp Sherman, where he and his wife, Barb, live. He has responded to countless calls over nearly five decades of service. Johnson chuckled as he recalled meeting Haynes when he first came on as Sisters’ Fire Chief 11 years ago. Haynes told him then that he wanted “to slow down some.” “It’s 11 years later, and Tom still has his jacket on and is still serving the Camp Sherman community,” Johnson said. Chuck Newport, too, was one of the key figures in the construction of a fire station in Camp Sherman — done by volunteers on nights and weekends. Newport recalled operating with apparatus that was
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The family of long-serving Fire District volunteer Dave Moyer were recognized at an event on Friday, October 27. Moyer, an exceptionally dedicated volunteer, died earlier this year. so slow that they had to wave drivers around them during responses to accidents on the Santiam Pass. Regardless of limitations, the volunteers always got the job done. Newport served for many years as president of the Fire District Board of Directors, and Johnson said he helped navigate the District through challenges. “The Sisters-Camp
Sherman Fire District would absolutely not be here today without Chuck Newport and your contribution,” Johnson told the now-retired volunteer. Rita Hodge served the district for 32 years, responding to innumerable ambulance calls, and teaching CPR. She taught trainers to teach the lifesaving technique. She earned her paramedic
certification while serving in Sisters. In addition, she was a key figure in the District’s outreach programs, playing a witch at Halloween and serving in a key leadership role in the annual Christmas toy drive. “Rita’s left an indelible mark on Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District,” Chief Johnson said. The acknowledgement of
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Dave Moyer was emotional, as his family recalled his dedication to service, which lasted for half a century, right up to his death earlier this year. Dave and Donna Moyer lived right across Washington Street from the fire station, so he was often the first volunteer to respond to a call. “He was really wellrespected as an equipment operator and driver of apparatus,” Chief Johnson recalled. Moyer, whose career was with the U.S. Forest Service, also served on incident management teams. His sons also went into volunteer service. Moyer’s volunteerism was not confined to fire calls. He also pitched in at Fire District events, and represented a genuine spirit of community service. “My husband loved volunteering for this department for so many years,” Donna Moyer said at Friday’s ceremony. “I just want to thank every one of you for the support you have given our family. All I can say is, he loved all of you.”
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LONELINESS: Panelists urged volunteerism as antidote Continued from page 1
by Citizens4Community (C4C), “You Are Not Alone: Building Community in Sisters Country,” attendees heard from a panel of local organizational leaders and moderator Scott Crabtree of Happy Brain Science, and were then able to ask questions and make comments for a broader dialog. The evening was devoted to exploring what isolation is, its causes, and what we as individuals and as a community can do about it. Crabtree set the stage for the panelists with his opening comments, saying that social isolation impacts physical and mental health adversely. One of the best ways to counter that isolation is to get engaged in the community. Kellen Klein, interim executive director of C4C, has a list of over 80 nonprofits, service clubs, social groups, churches, and a variety of interest groups to choose from when looking for a way to get engaged. He can be reached at 541-203-0527 or hello@citizens4community. com. According to Crabtree, getting socially rejected causes actual pain. We all have a fundamental human need for connection and relationship, which creates a boost in good feelings for both extroverts and introverts. If we have good-quality relations, we are happier, which leads to longer life. The quality of the connection is what makes the difference. As humans, we stand a better chance as a group than alone. Sisters School District superintendent Curt Scholl explained that a cornerstone for the District is building a sense of belonging for kids at every grade level, which is supported by staff,
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Citizens4Community hosted a forum on loneliness and social isolation featuring panelists who are working on this phenomenon from different perspectives: Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl; Sisters Park & Recreation District Executive Director Jennifer Holland; Sisters Community Church Pastor Steve Stratos; and Age Friendly Sisters board member Judy Smith. having 450 volunteers in the schools, and counselors in every school, and one Deschutes County mental health counselor available. Local option tax support allows for smaller class sizes, making it easier to build connections. Place-based learning engages students in their community, including their physical environment, local culture, history, and people. With place-based learning, students get to see the results of their work in their community. Place-based learning can take many forms, ranging from classroom visitors to inside-out schools, where the community becomes the school. Common approaches include incorporating field trips, community service, internships with local businesses, and other non-classroom activities. At the middle school and high school there are Super Connector programs where 20 well-known students are trained to be mentors who work with other students to combat isolation and loneliness. Scholl stressed that happy students are generally more successful in school. Jennifer Holland, executive director of Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), is fairly new to Sisters and admitted to finding it difficult at first to
“break in,” until she finally began to connect with her neighbors. Her problem was solved by reaching out. Holland believes that loneliness shows up differently for everyone; there is no blanket approach that works for all. She does believe part of the problem is an increased lack of empathy in our society for others. Pastor Steve Stratos of Sisters Community Church said their church building is used by the community for all kinds of meetings and activities. He explained that one of the missions of the church is to reach into the community to help people have a relationship with God. He believes humans are relational by nature, made in the image of God. Looking
to the Bible, in the book of Genesis, isolation is found “in the beginning” where God says, “It is not good for man to be alone.” Stratos views isolation as the result of brokenness in our world. Therefore, caring for people and cultivating community are most important. Judy Smith, president of the Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) board, explained that her organization is a nonprofit that acts as a fiscal sponsor for individuals and organizations with good ideas for building community and breaking down barriers. They offer support to their Action Teams by providing insurance coverage, conducting background checks on volunteers, connecting with possible
funding sources, and providing tax benefits by being able to accept donations for the Action Teams. Contact Smith is you have a good idea for building connections at info@agefriendlysisters. com. Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) was the original AFSC Action Team, begun just as the seriousness of COVID was being recognized. They provide an invaluable service by offering free transportation to nonemergency medical appointments in Sisters, Bend, and Redmond. Volunteer drivers help those with transportation needs while also alleviating isolation and loneliness for Sisters residents, many See LONELINESS on page 23
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of whom are elderly and/ or living alone. To obtain a ride call 541-904-5545 on Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To volunteer as a driver or dispatcher go to the STARS website at starsride.org. The impact of COVID-19 was and still is felt throughout Sisters. Stratos indicated it created division on how to deal with it, while requiring congregants to communicate to find unity in their approach. Scholl reported significant learning loss during COVID and said the schools are still seeing social and emotional issues with some students. He stressed the importance of their cocurricular activities, with a 70-80 percent participation rate, since they eliminated required fees. Sisters Middle School teacher Amy Guthrie announced that she has organized the Sunshine Club,s which will begin meeting November 17. Their purpose is to visit the residents at The Lodge assisted living facility on a regular basis to participate in intergenerational
activities with the residents. If you would like to help by volunteering or providing financial support, contact Guthrie at amy.guthrie@ ssd6.org. Holland said SPRD was able to maintain avenues for many of their kids’ programs during COVID, but not for the older adults. She said recreation is all about building relationships. When programming for seniors was cut back during COVID, SPRD employees called seniors they knew were alone, to check in. They have an activities room for middle school students. Teams, day camps, exercise classes, all recreation programs, and senior programs are all about building connection. The one group they are aware may be underserved are men in their 30s and 40s, but an audience member said he has found the disc golf course and bike track are great ways to meet other guys. Others suggested becoming a trail steward for the Sisters Trails Alliance, exercise outside with other people, becoming a mentor for Circle of Friends, and participating in intergenerational activities. Smith reinforced the power of the telephone for reaching out and connecting with those who may feel isolated. When people call in to
schedule a ride, the dispatchers are friendly voices who care. Accessibility is a key feature when attempting to build community. C4C modeled, through the forum, ways to make events more accessible for more people. The forum was live streamed on Zoom with closed captioning and language translation provided. Interpretation services for the hearing impaired were available upon request. Rides to the event were available for those without transportation. For those who needed to secure care for a loved one in order to attend, there was a care reimbursement stipend available for parents and caregivers in attendance. All the panel members and audience members who shared concurred that the best way to break out of feeling lonely and isolated is to reach out, volunteer, join activities, be a servant. If you are attending an event, going to a movie or a meeting, taking a walk, or going out to eat, invite someone to go with you. Additionally, practice gratitude and acceptance in your daily life. C rab t ree rei n fo rced , “When we start the day with gratitude, it makes us happier, which creates a broader circle of ourselves, and therefore we’re more willing to connect.”
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club in the high school that has been doing research on asteroids. It has a community astronomy club with monthly meetings at SPRD, “star parties” that are open to the public. I anticipate a dark-sky ordinance will prove popular with just about everyone. As Galileo said, “I so loved the stars I did not fear the Night.” Bob Collins
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To the Editor: I was blown away last Friday evening at our Homecoming football game (won by the Outlaws, 27-20) by the presentation of new landing pits for our Outlaw jumpers (“Beloved track coach honored in ceremony,” The Nugget, October 25, page 1). What a total surprise, orchestrated by Dennis Dempsey, our first modern-day high school principal and track-and-field coach. Dempsey, Jim Reiss, Rob Phelps, Curt Scholl, and Sarah Thorsett transported the heavy, bulky pole vault and high jump pits to Sisters from Hayward Field in Eugene. Quite a trip, I heard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the many many many in our community who donated money, time, and effort (Bethany Gunnarson, our art teacher) to the project at no cost to the school district. If I have forgotten anyone, please forgive me. These foam pits, along with high-quality standards, become part of a running, jumping, and throwing facility that will be used successfully for many years to come. A huge thanks to Charlie Kanzig and Jonathan Kelly and our high school and middle school cross-country teams, who stored the pits for the winter. It’s all about our kids. Wow! Jim Anderson
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Sisters salutes...
• Sisters Ranger District would like to recognize and thank Troy’s O f f - R o a d R e c o v e r y, Republic Services, Public Land Stewards, Gambler 500, Sisters Community Leadership Initiative, and Sons of Smokey for their incredible efforts in removing 10 abandoned vehicles (RVs and autos) and about 90 cubic yards of trash from the Deschutes National Forest on the weekend of October 22-23. We so appreciate these volunteers helping create a safe and healthy forest for all to use and enjoy. • Sisters Habitat for Humanity is immensely grateful for the support we received from the law firm of Martin & Richards PLCC and Edwards Jones employees. Attorneys Gabrielle Richards and Christie Martin provided Sisters residents with an exceptional learning experience covering wills & trusts, estate planning, advanced directives, and how to avoid scams. The presentation of these complex topics was amazingly clear. Edward Jones advisors and staff landscaped two of our new Village Meadows homes. We are so appreciative of the help from the Offices of Karen Kassy (Sisters), Hadi Sale ( Te r r e b o n n e ) , J e s s i c a Torres-Baltazar (Redmond), Kate Gaughan (Bend), Chris Meek (Lebanon), Megan Layne (Prineville), and Kenny Hadden (Bend). The results are stellar. We so appreciate our partners helping Sisters Habitat serve our community.
PLAYGROUND: Update was many years in the making Continued from page 3
the ice cream shop set up by the kindergartners on the big logs.” First-grade student Zephyr Sharp says that his favorite part of the new playground is “the nest swing, because you can go super high, and a bunch of kids can ride at the same time.” Zoe Gonzalez, grade 5, wrote an article for the school newsletter about the playground. She reported, “every student is playing on the new playground, even the eighth-graders!” Since the site sits on Forest Service property, Black Butte School staff, along with landscape architect Marcia Vallier and archaeologist Scott Steumke, worked with USFS to secure permits both for deconstructing the old playground and building the new one. Delays due to the pandemic, and the Labor Day fires of 2020 pushed back the permitting process two years. Additionally, no construction could take place between November and April due to ground freezing. Finally, the project was completed just before school began. Countless community members assisted with the
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A new playground is up and operating at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman. playground construction. Board member and alumni parent Gary Lovegren donated time and equipment for deconstruction. He then incorporated some of the old play elements into a new playground built on his property, now being used by his own grandkids. About 30 community members attended a volunteer work party, in which they stained the play equipment and the old horse barn (now PE equipment shed). Other community members contributed by donating funds. Black Butte School’s Parent Teacher Organization fundraised for three years, raising over $50,000 from many donors. (These donors include anyone who
purchased a wreath during the annual wreath sale.) Black Butte School secured a $25,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation and an additional $10,000 grant from the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation. With a $1,000 donation, 12 community members received engraved pavers that are installed in the walkway. Pavers are still available for future donations. Additionally, many people donated in-kind services and equipment. Bethanne Blann donated the bike racks made at Ponderosa Forge in memory of her late husband, Deputy Dave Blann. Marcia Vallier Design Associates donated $25,000 in services. Archaeologist Scott Steumke
donated $2,000 in services. And retired surveyor Fred Ast, donated $1,200. Sharp said, “It was truly remarkable how many businesses were willing to contribute to the project not only with their skills but also by reducing the cost for the school.” Black Butte School is also grateful for other local companies who got the work done: Robinson & Owen Heavy Construction, who constructed the playground, and Knaughty Log Homes of Sisters, who prepped the logs. As Zoe encouraged her readers, “You should play on it. It is helpful if you want to get in shape!”
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PHOTOS BY CARRIE ISAAK
Annie Cohen found her calling on the farm.
COHEN: Woman found farm work deeply satisfying Continued from page 3
the first day of a 2022 S2T farm internship, she felt a shift, and things began to get better. “For me, I’ll always say that Seed to Table changed my life. On my first day, I was so happy, and I was consistently happy that summer. It opened my eyes to what I can do for my community. I learned that if you have the ability to do good, then do good. I loved working and playing in the dirt,” she said. Life lessons were as abundant as the crops growing in the fertile fields on the farm. Just becoming a part of a natural environment with its challenges and rewards had a positive impact on Cohen. “I learned that life can be unexpected. Working on the farm was a good example of that fact. I remember one morning; I was saying hi to the cattle on the farm and there was a surprise. One of the cows had a newborn calf. You never knew what was going to happen. That’s good preparation for the real world, whether it’s challenges or good things,” said Cohen. Watching the farm team deal with adversity was empowering. “Lunch was one of my favorite times. We gathered under a tree and talked. Usually, I sat back and listened. I wanted to be just like them when I’m their
age. They’ve already done so much good in the world and in Sisters too,” said Cohen. The S2T farm team consists of six farmers, 10 parttime educators, two full-time staff, and 60 volunteers. Before she applied for the farm internship, Cohen was introduced to S2T through a Sisters High School greenhouse class field trip. The greenhouse class is taught and managed as a program of Seed to Table. “I fell in love with the farm and wanted to be there all the time,” she recalled. “I met Audrey Tehan and Hannah Joseph that day. At the end of the tour Audrey asked us if anyone might be interested in an internship or getting out on the farm working in the dirt. I put my hand up right away. I knew it was where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do.” That decision had a direct impact on her future plans. “At the time I really didn’t want to go to college,” she said. “I thought I’d take a year off and find myself a bit. But immediately after my internship was done, I knew I wanted to work with the environment. I didn’t exactly know how but I knew it was what I wanted to do.” Cohen is currently studying environmental and ecosystems sciences. Her longterm goal is to go to law school and work in an urban setting. Cohen plans to visit the farm whenever she’s home from school. She continues to use the women she met on the farm as role models and inspiration to make a positive impact in her own unique way.
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4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts! – TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP – Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal. – FOREST MANAGEMENT – Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects! Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003 ** Free Estimates ** Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-815-2342 4brostrees.com Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB-215057 LOLO TREE WORKS Tree Services: Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Tree Services. ISA Certified Arborist Owner / Operator: Erin Carpenter lolotreeworks.com Call / Text: 503-367-5638 Email: erin@lolotreeworks.com CCB #240912
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TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT TREE SERVICES: tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, brush mowing, Firewise compliance. — Certified Arborist — Nate Goodwin 541-771-4825 Online at: timberstandimprovement.net CCB#190496 • ISA #PN7987A Sisters Tree Care, LLC Tree preservation, Pruning, Removals & Storm Damage Brad Bartholomew ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444 THE NUGGET NEWSPAPER 442 E. Main Avenue POB 698, Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-9941
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SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC. General Contractor Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels, Cabin Renovations Since ’74 A “Hands-On” Builder Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016 To speak to Spurge personally, call 541-815-0523
ROBINSON & OWEN Heavy Construction, Inc. All your excavation needs *General excavation *Site Preparation *Sub-Divisions *Road Building *Sewer and Water Systems *Underground Utilities *Grading *Sand-Gravel-Rock Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #124327 541-549-1848 Full Service Excavation
Free On-site Visit & Estimate 541-390-1206 Tewaltandsonsexcavation@gmail 601 Construction beavercreeklog@yahoo.com .com Log repairs, log railing, 541-549-1472 • CCB #76888 PERENNIAL BUILDING LLC Drainfield log accent, log siding, etc. Local | Quality | Experienced CCB #235303 Insurance & Bond • Minor & Major Septic Repair Currently scheduling • All Septic Needs/Design projects for winter. & Install www@perennialbuilding.com General Excavation 541-728-3180 | CCB #226794 • Site Preparation • Rock & Stump Removal Uncompromising quality. Local • Pond & Driveway Construction Preparation and personal. You can trust me. • Building Demolition All projects: From new Trucking construction to those little • Deliver Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, projects you don't seem to get to. From Ground to Finish Boulders, Water My team of local subcontractors Accurate and Efficient • Dump Trucks, Transfer Trucks, and I will get it done right, fair, 541-604-5169 Belly and pain-free so you can make CCB#233074 • The Whole 9 Yards or 24 your spouse happy. Whatever You Want! Call Jared 503-949-9719
604 Heating & Cooling
Construction & Renovation Custom Residential Projects All Phases • CCB #148365 541-420-8448 CENIGA'S MASONRY, INC. Brick • Block • Stone • Pavers CCB #181448 – 541-350-6068 www.CenigasMasonry.com CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553
Custom Homes • Additions Residential Building Projects Serving Sisters area since 1976 Strictly Quality CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 541-280-9764 John Pierce jpierce@bendbroadband.com
Pat Burke LOCALLY OWNED CRAFTSMAN BUILT CCB: 288388 • 541-588-2062 www.sistersfencecompany.com Lara’s Construction LLC. CCB#223701 Offering masonry work, fireplaces, interior & exterior stone/brick-work, build barbecues, and all types of masonry. Give us a call for a free estimate 541-350-3218
Custom Homes Additions - Remodels Residential Building Projects Becke William Pierce CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384 Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com Earthwood Timberframes • Design & shop fabrication • Recycled fir and pine beams • Mantels and accent timbers • Sawmill/woodshop services EWDevCoLLC@gmail.com
602 Plumbing & Electric
SWEENEY PLUMBING, INC. “Quality and Reliability” Repairs • Remodeling • New Construction • Water Heaters 541-549-4349 Residential and Commercial Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587 Ridgeline Electric, LLC Serving all of Central Oregon • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Service 541-588-3088 • CCB #234821
603 Excavation & Trucking BANR Enterprises, LLC Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls Residential & Commercial CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 www.BANR.net
ACTION AIR Heating & Cooling, LLC Retrofit • New Const • Remodel Consulting, Service & Installs actionairheatingandcooling.com CCB #195556 541-549-6464
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Keeping Sisters Country Beautiful Since 2006 candcnursery@gmail.com 541-549-2345 All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740 – All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing. Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122
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MK HAINES SERVICES Excellent cleaning. Slots for new customers. Residential and Commercial. Insured, bonded, licensed. 541-977-3051 Organizing, decluttering, downsizing, moveouts Fast working/honest/$20 hr. 541-588-4186. BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897 I & I Crystal Cleaning, LLC Specializing in Commercial, Residential & Vacation Rentals. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 541-977-1051 House Cleaning Sisters & Black Butte Free Consult 503-750-3033 NuggetNews.com Classifieds are uploaded to our website, too... Every Tuesday, no extra cost!
Green Ridge Physical Therapy and Wellness is a locally owned group of professionals looking to add a friendly, flexible, detail-oriented team member to its fast-paced front office. This is a part-time position that will include some hours Monday-Thursday late afternoon/evening and all-day Friday, as well as covering for other staff’s time off. See website for job description. Starting $21. Send resume to info@greenridgept.com. CAREGIVER NEEDED Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. $20/hour. Call 541-668-0736. PT/FT Server: starting at $16.50 + Tips. Cook: starting at $17.50 + Tips. Apply/bring resume in person to Sno Cap, 380 W. Cascade.
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~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Refurbishing Decks CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com EMPIRE PAINTING Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining CCB#180042 541-613-1530 • Geoff Houk METOLIUS PAINTING LLC Meticulous, Affordable Interior & Exterior 541-280-7040 • CCB# 238067
A marketplace featuring fall & winter items, handmade & homegrown, with a touch of vintage. Nov. 10 & 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Tollgate Clubhouse, 15004 Saddle. A portion of proceeds will benefit Sisters Habitat and Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. holidayinthepines@outlook.com
Last call for classifieds is noon every Monday. Don't miss your chance! Place a classified ad in The Nugget. Call Lisa, 541-549-9941 lisa@nuggetnews.com
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606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance
J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, gutters, thatching, aerating, irrigation. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com
Complete landscape construction, fencing, irrigation installation & design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, debris cleanups, fertility & water conservation management, excavation. CCB #188594 • LCB #9264 www.vohslandscaping.com 541-515-8462
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Celebrate Thanksgiving with The Nugget! Bill & Marjorie • Offer your Thanksgiving greeting to the community as part of the November 15 ad in The Nugget • Help build community as the ad promotes the Community Thanksgiving Dinner • Provide financial support to buy food for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner (30% of your purchase!)
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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To reserve your spot for just $75 call Lisa at 541-549-9941 by Friday, November 10.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Brought to our community by our community for 10 years!
Thursday, November 23, 12-4 pm .
At Sisters Community Church Indoor dining & To-go dinners No charge . All are welcome! . To volunteer call Deri at 541-419-1279