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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

City to introduce speed tables to slow traffic By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

the roundabout is completed, and its known what the display possibilities are. The art will be stored at the school bus barn on the high school grounds. “ I t ’s i n a m a z i n g l y good shape,” King said. “Considering all the sun and wet weather it’s endured I’m amazed at how well it has held up.” It’s uncertain how much of the collection will have to be refurbished or touched

Traffic-calming devices will be installed on West McKinney Butte Road b e t w e e n N o r t h Tr i n i t y Way and the new Sisters Elementary School. Cities employ a number of barriers to reduce speed: speed bumps; speed humps (a wider, smoother contour, lower-profile bump); and speed tables. Speed humps are parabolic vertical traffic calming devices intended to slow traffic speeds on low-volume, low-speed roads. Speed humps are three to four inches high and 12 to 14 feet wide, with a ramp length of three to six feet, depending on target speed. Speed humps are used to reduce speeds to 15-20 mph. Speed tables are asphalt or rubber mounds that cover the full width of the roadway. Speed tables are essentially speed humps that have

See ART on page 19

See SPEED on page 9

PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

School and Sisters Folk Festival personnel removed an art display that has been a feature of Sisters’ eastern entry since 2016. The installation has to be moved to make way for roundabout construction.

Art installation moved for roundabout By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Drivers leaving and entering Sisters Friday afternoon at the east gateway were momentarily stunned to see some 200 feet of art removed from the fence at the Sisters Elementary School. The fence stands in the way of the new Locust Street roundabout scheduled to start construction this spring. There was no way the community was going to

just allow the art to be dismantled with no future. Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) in keeping with their long standing commitment to Sisters schools and the arts has once again partnered with the School District, and will facilitate the storage and reimagination of the art. Elementary School Principal Joan Warburg and SFF Facilities Manager Ty King led a group of more than a dozen adult volunteers — some parents — who braved the rain Friday

Snow, rain make small impression on key tables By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

While every drop off water and every inch of snow is critical for our summer needs, recent snows and rain have barely budged the critical SWE (snow water equivalent) readings at the Three Creeks Meadow station which Saturday stood at 46%. On Saturday, the readings were low. Sitting at 5,690 feet, the observed snowpack was 18 inches, down three inches in the preceding 24 hours, as unseasonably warm La Niña weather returned. Temperatures rose to the high 50s over the weekend. The depth was 59 percent of average. Three Creeks

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Meadow is located about 15 miles south of Sisters. The snowpack in this area is characterized by an average annual snowfall of approximately 200 inches, with an average peak snowpack of around 70 inches. Ski Hoodoo and Willamette Pass resorts benefit from this consistent snowfall, with Hoodoo reporting an average of 500 inches of snow per season. On Saturday however, Hoodoo was sitting under 52 inches of snow and has received only 138 inches since the beginning of the snow year, October 1. Hoodoo was unable to open until the end of the first week See SNOWPACK on page 19

to remove each piece, several hundred, and place them in plastic totes. Several drivers parked their cars and rushed to the fence to get a first-hand explanation. “I was panicked that we were going to lose the art,” Jolene Gary said. Her husband, Bryan, sighed in relief: “Thank goodness. This is essential to Sisters. It has to be saved and put up again.” Warburg says it’s possible some of it can be used again at the east portal once

Gold, conmen, and coyotes By Maret Pajutee Correspondent

London Lee “L. L.” Noonchester was an enigmatic character and the star of the craziest gold rush story in Sisters Country. A dealer in coyote fur, he set up shop in Burns around 1912 and quickly become embroiled in a wave of legal and ethical situations. L. L. was an accomplished promoter and peppered the Burns community with offers to pay more for “coyote and cat hides than any buyer in Eastern Oregon” despite signing a non-compete contract. During World War I he splashed ads in the local paper offering $50,000 for Kaiser Wilhelm’s hide. Noonchester was arrested multiple times for passing bad checks but

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London Lee “L. L.” Noonchester mug shot. still ran for City Marshall in Vale. In 1918, Noonchester was accused of arson in a mysterious fire that destroyed a store in Burns that he had purchased and insured two months earlier. The fire

quickly spread, destroying many adjacent wooden businesses and leveled a block on the main street of the city. Despite these misadventures he flourished, buying See NOONCHESTER on page 8

Letters/Weather ............... 2 Obituaries ........................ 4 Announcements...............10 Focus on Health .......... 12-17 Classifieds................. 22-23 Meetings .......................... 3 Word of the day ................10 Entertainment ................. 11 Crossword .......................21 Sudoku ........................... 23

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Leadership in law enforcement

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

Wildlife corridor

To the Editor: As members of the Bend to Suttle Lake Wildlife Passage Initiative (B2S), we appreciate the recent article highlighting our locally driven effort, published in The Nugget on January 16 (“Initiative seeks to mitigate wildlife collisions,” page 4). Highway 20 between Bend and Suttle Lake crosses several important wildlife movement corridors for mule deer, elk and other wildlife. This section of highway sees one of the highest rates of deer and elk wildlife-vehicle collisions in Oregon. The goal of B2S is to construct safe wildlife crossings for the benefit of motorists and wildlife along this 35-mile stretch of highway here in our own backyard. To address the growing safety concern for both wildlife and motorists along Highway 20, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, landowners, and institutions formed B2S, a broad partnership that brings together the expertise, relationships, and regulatory authority essential to success. B2S is currently working on a feasibility

study to identify and prioritize potential wildlife crossing sites. The goal is to see projects on the ground within three to five years. In 2020, the Oregon legislature passed legislation directing the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to coordinate efforts to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and has since then allocated $12 million to support wildlife crossing initiatives across the state. More support is needed and right now there is another important opportunity to build upon this work during the upcoming legislative session. Led by Representative Ken Helm (Democrat, District 27), House Bill 4148 takes important steps toward establishing a permanent, dedicated funding source for improving the safety of motorists and wildlife in Oregon. It is expected to be heard in the House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water soon, and we urge members of the committee and all legislators to support HB 4148, and make our roads safer for drivers and wildlife alike. See LETTERS on page 6

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Donation for the farm... 100 Women Who Care made a substantial donation to Seed to Table (S2T), a Sisters farm and education outreach program. (Left to right): S2T Board Member Fran Willis, 100 Women Lisa Gribi and Alice Sole, S2T Executive Director Holly Haddad and S2T Board Member Linda Vigliotti. PHOTO PROVIDED

By Greg Walker (ret) Guest Columnist

This year ’s election cycle sees Captain William Bailey and Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp vying for the only elected law enforcement leadership position in Deschutes County. I know both candidates and have privately expressed to both my respect and admiration for their service to our community at large and their stepping up to the plate to run for office. As a leader at any level in an organization one’s first concern must be your ethical bearing. The word Ethics comes from the Greek word Ethos, meaning “self.” This is the Self as seen by others. For police officers this is your performing, or professional Self. Ethics, or professional performance, is a simple concept. You must be what it is you represent, on or off the job. All too often those among us who have been elected to wear the gold distinction of rank and authority behave in ways that diminish their professional credibility, either behind closed doors or on the street. Police administrators who backstab their employees, or who routinely engage in the personal and professional destruction of a colleague are known by all officers, employees, and sooner or later by voters. A candidate’s electoral reputation is the sum of what his or her peers and those in the community remember you as having said or done while under the authority of your agency. If you are a promising leader in the future, you must begin building your professional resume and reputation by being careful and consistent about what you say and do. The past is never quite forgotten and our foibles are never quite forgiven. Even so, our bosses, our peers, and the public do extend great rewards to those who recognize their shortcomings, and actively seek to correct their faults. During the 2016 and 2020 campaigns for Sheriff, both challengers to the sitting Sheriff were found and proven to have embellished their professional credentials and accomplishments. Both are no longer in law enforcement for their own reasons. Both of their campaigns boasted of their individual integrity, honesty, and leadership training and accomplishments while lambasting

the same of their opponent. In 2024, this form of campaign strategy has outworn itself, and is unwanted by a large number of voters. Hopeful candidates for the office of Sheriff might make a note here: If your campaign chooses to tell us you are in the same league as someone running a private corporation — you are wrong. If you want to be in business then hang up your badge and gun and invest in a hamburger franchise. Police work is service work! Service work is people work. If you cannot serve your people as a supervisor or chief or Sheriff you are slowly killing your department or agency, and therefore your community. Kent Vander Kamp and William Bailey are the first two candidates in many years to enjoy the freedom to run for this important office sans any meaningful backing from a sitting Sheriff. Yes, Sheriff Nelson endorses Bill Bailey. But Nelson likewise declared himself a political lame duck many months ago. By doing so he opened the door to the current candidates to run their own race based on their own merits and vision for the future. Integrity, honesty, leadership…these are all a given in law enforcement. Both the military and Oregon’s Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) teach these critical ethical and moral skill sets. Anyone can do a search of DPSST’s current officer training records and discover these career-building milestones for themselves. What are voters truly concerned about? I offer we want to hear specific thought processes about local, state, and federal law enforcement issues that may affect us in Deschutes County. If a candidate is unsure about what these might be then it behooves both to provide a communications platform where our questions, concerns, observations, and experiences can be sent to you. And then respond in the public forum, on the record, and in a timely manner. Understand you will be held accountable for your campaign behavior at the ballot box. And please do not repeat the campaign strategies of past candidates who put finger-pointing, misinformation, and misdirection above introspection. We have had enough of that and expect more from our candidates in 2024.

Views expressed in this column are solely those of the writer and are not necessarily shared by the Editor or The Nugget Newspaper.

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Sisters real estate office makes changes the business will be minimal. “There’s not a lot that will change for me,” she said. “Nothing is going to change for my clients. My license will hang in the Bend office instead of the Sisters office, because the Sisters office won’t exist anymore.” Coldwell Banker Bain President Bob Burns told The Nugget that the decision to close the Sisters office offers a better allocation of resources and “better investment in our clients and brokers.” Like McCrystal, he foresees no impact on clients.

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

PHOTO BY BILL KELLY

Deer put bird seed laid for traction to another use.

Ice hampers pedestrians, drivers By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

It’s been a rough couple of weeks with the snow, rain on snow, and icing cycles that have befallen Sisters Country folk needing to get about. Getting to work, school, the grocery store, or gas station isn’t an option for most. Nor is walking the dog. Lt. Chad Davis who heads the Sisters Sheriff’s Office told The Nugget that he’s been surprised by the few numbers of slip and fall accidents his team has encountered given the persistent conditions. But many have fallen without injury, or caught themselves at the last second as one foot or another slid out from under them. “I don’t know if I’d been better off to have fallen

on my keester than torque my back as I did catching myself mid fall,” mused Leon Warren describing a near miss going to the gym. Most falls end in embarrassment rather than breaks but sprains and bruising can be nonetheless painful. Physical therapists in town tell us that they are seeing an increase in fall-related injuries as well as patients who have aggravated their back or shoulder shoveling snow. Keeping sidewalks and drives clear of ice is not only hard work, it can also be expensive depending on how you tackle it. The key, experts say, is getting to the snow as soon as you can before it turns to ice. Shoveling or snow blowing will make the job of ice

control much easier. When the blade of a shovel is no longer cutting it, it’s time for topical treatment. First is to know what you are trying to accomplish. Is it improving traction on the ice or removing the ice altogether? Often the first precedes the latter. The options are many, ranging from kitty litter to coffee grounds to sand to sawdust to bird seed. They provide some immediate traction benefits, and in most cases also will act to de-ice. They are generally speaking not harmful to the environment. However they are messy and easily tracked into the house. Kitty litter clumps, and gets muddy quickly. See ICE on page 18

Coldwell Banker Bain is changing its presence in Sisters. The real estate office at the corner of Cascade Avenue and Oak Street will close in February — but its brokers will continue to serve clients in the community. They will be based out of Coldwell Banker Bain’s office in Bend. Broker Jennifer McCrystal expressed some wistfulness that the real estate office that has had such a big presence in Sisters for decades will no longer be there, but impact on

See REALTOR on page 18

Explore Sisters website goes live The introductory paragraph provides ample reasons to come visit Sisters. Visitors learn more by choosing: Get Outdoors, Ways to Play, Places to Eat, Where to Stay, and Sisters Events. Each mouse click reveals colorful photographs and information with links to websites telling the stories of Sisters eateries, lodging, events, and outdoor recreation and exploration opportunities. The board decided to take the time necessary to create a quality product that can serve all their needs. The professional branding guide

By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The long-awaited website for the Sisters’ Destination Management Organization (DMO), Explore Sisters, went live last week at www. exploresisters.com. Now being winter, the introductory photograph is of the Three Sisters mountains and a snow-covered landscape overlaid with the new Sisters logo. Plans include prioritizing the information and artwork by season to keep the website current and fresh. The headline says, “The Old West. All Grown Up.”

See DMO on page 20

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR 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, Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills East of the Cascades Quilt Guild noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Lutheran Church 4th Wed. (September-June), Stitchin’ 541-903-1123. Tuesday, noon, Big Book study, Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Trails Alliance Board Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Meetings take place every other month, Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday Wednesday, 7 a.m.,Gentlemen’s Email sistersbridge2021@gmail.com. 5 p.m. In-person or zoom. Contact: meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 7 p.m., Sisters Community Church. Sisters Caregiver Support Group info@sisterstrails.org. 541-771-2211. Church 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Sisters Episcopal Three Sisters Irrigation District Thursday, noon, Sober Sisters Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) Church. 541-719-0031. Women’s meeting, Shepherd of the Hills 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Board of Directors Meets 1st Tuesday, Lutheran Church Community Church. Materials provided. Sisters Cribbage Club Meets 11 a.m. 10 a.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. every Wed. at SPRD. 509-947-5744. Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of 541-408-8505. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd the Transfiguration Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Spoons Sisters Garden Club For monthly Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, Friday, noon, Step & Tradition meeting, meetings visit: SistersGardenClub.com. Restaurant. 541-419-1279. 1 to 4 p.m. 541-668-1755. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. VFW Post 8138 and American Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Military Parents of Sisters Meetings 541-548-0440. Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday of the of Directors 4th Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. are held quarterly; please call for Saturday, 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of month, 6:30 p.m., Main Church Building Location information: 541-549-1193. details. 541-388-9013. the Transfiguration Sisters Community Church. Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild 541-549-1462 (John). a.m., at Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Chapter meets Wednesdays, For Saturday meeting dates and SCHOOLS 541-410-2870. 11:30 a.m., Takoda’s Restaurant. location, email: steelefly@msn.com. 541-549-6469. Black Butte School Citizens4Community Community Sisters Parent Teacher Community Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday of 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sisters 3:45 p.m., Black Butte School. Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Zoom. every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Visit Elementary School Commons. 541-595-6203 503-930-6158. citizens4community.com for location. 917-219-8298.

BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS

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.

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

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

Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday monthly, Sisters School District Administration Building. See schedule online at www. ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.

CITY & PARKS

Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tues., 4 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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Obituaries Henk Dillewaard

Tom Kopec

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father, Henk Dillewaard, on January 18, at the age of 96. He peacefully left this world, surrounded by the ones he loved the most, leaving behind a rich legacy filled with love, hard work, and faith. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Henk embarked on a remarkable journey to America, seeking to fulfill the dreams he held dear for his family. He worked tirelessly, holding two jobs at Continental Airlines and also Hughes Helicopters, always willing to go the extra mile to create a better life for his loved ones. An enthusiast of the outdoors, Henk found solace and joy in pursuing his passions. He was an avid cyclist and fisherman, cherishing each opportunity to explore the beauty of nature. He also had an unwavering devotion for Frank Sinatra that truly defined his spirited personality. His admiration for music knew no bounds, and his love filled the air whenever he played his favorite tunes. Henk was also a huge Manchester United soccer fan, and enjoyed watching every game with his sons Johnny and Francis Though his

To m K o p e c p a s s e d away at the home that he built with his loving wife Kate Kopec on January 18. Tom was born in Irvington, New Jersey in 1943 to Stella and Chester Kopec, who were first generation Polish immigrants. Tom was always proud of his Jersey roots and his Polish heritage. Tom grew up attending Catholic school where he enjoyed testing the nun’s faith and commitment on a daily basis. Tom migrated to the West Coast in his 20s, and lived/worked in Southern California working a variety of jobs, including a sales rep for the developing tech industry in the early 80s. He moved to Sisters in 1991, working at the Conklin Guest House, serving a variety of guests, partnering with Frank and Marie Conklin, and becoming a fixture in the community. This is where he met his future wife, Kate, who went to the Conklin’s Guest House on a visit to Sisters. After meeting Kate, a year and a half later the two of them were married. Tom joined his wife and her family in the Portland area. He worked as a tech recruiter in downtown Portland, and eventually started his own business as a recruiter for

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accomplishments were many, Henk regarded his role as a father as his greatest and proudest accomplishment. His unwavering belief and faith in the power of Christ, love, and guidance shaped each of their lives, providing them with a solid foundation on which they could build their own dreams. Now, reunited with his beloved first wife of 50 years, Marni, and Judy, his second wife whom he shared 27 years. His memory will continue to live on through his friends, family, children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, who will forever be touched by his love and wisdom. Henk will always be remembered for his warm heart, genuine compassion, and indomitable spirit. May his legacy continue to inspire all those whose lives he touched and may his soul find everlasting joy in the presence of God.

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many years. Tom inherited an immediate family with Kate’s son, Nick Sundstrom, and daughter, Jennifer Thomas, and their spouses. Eventually, Tom became “Grandpa Tom.” Grandpa Tom was a huge fan of his local grandkids, Malachy, Gracen, and Lilly Sundstrom. He was also involved and active with Jennifer ’s children, Zach Edwards and McKenzie Thomas. Throughout Tom and Kate’s relationship, he called Kate “Shotz” or “Shotzie.” How this came about is up for debate, but it was a loving way to communicate his care and dedication to Kate. It was always Tom and Kate’s dream to return to Sisters. They were able to find a lot and build their dream house in 2008. They lived a mostly retired life by becoming involved in many local groups and activities. Tom became involved with the local Kiwanis, a Sisters RV group, St. Edward Catholic Church, and his beloved pickleball group. If you didn’t know, Tom was very active and loved this newfound sport. Being nicknamed “stayback Tom”, because of his desire to whack away from the baseline, and not move up to the net. He carried his paddle with him in his truck with the hopes of improving his game and being a part of

the activity. Tom fought a valiant and long battle with prostate cancer. Throughout this process he kept his sense of humor, love for his wife, passion for pickleball, and willingness to express his opinion on various topics related to the Sisters community. He became more active in his faith, regularly attending the Catholic church and formed a strong relationship with Father Sibi. Tom’s life has been characterized by highs and lows, being a unique character with his East Coast thoughts and opinions. His family will miss his retelling jokes that the first time were funny, the 17th time were not so funny. His family loved him even if he started an 18th re-telling of the same joke or story. Husband, Grandpa Tom, friend, Catholic parishioner, and pickleball player, he will be missed by those who knew him.

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Kickstarter campaign brings back days with The Call for musician By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Jim Goodwin is a pillar of the Central Oregon music scene — hosting a radio show on Jive Radio, running venues for the Sisters Folk Festival and, of course, playing music. In the 1980s and ‘90s, Goodwin was the keyboardist for the cult favorite band The Call. Members of the band are in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign that will put their music back in front of audiences — including previously unreleased tracks. “We found 11 songs that had never come out,” Goodwin told The Nugget. Some were songs from the 1970s, before the players had gelled into The Call, and some were demos that were cut after Goodwin left the band. “The sonic quality is great, but none of them had keyboards on it,” Goodwin said. Goodwin laid keyboard and organ into the mixes. “It was super fun for me to play the keys on songs I’d never gotten to play on,” the musician said. Lead singer and lyricist Michael Been died of a heart

attack in 2010. The new releases offer the opportunity for fans to hear him anew. As the Kickstarter page states: “Fans are going to be blown away, especially to hear Michael Been’s incredible voice once again!” Kickstarter supporters can get the “new songs,” available as “The Lost Tapes,” along with remastered versions of the albums “Reconciled” and “Into the Woods.” Additionally, there are two albums of live recordings from 1983 and 1989 to be made available as digital downloads. The story of The Call is the story of a band that made a name for itself, but didn’t quite break through to the elite status its fans and many critics thought it deserved. As the Kickstarter page notes: “Adjectives that one often hears when describing The Call include powerful, moving, indispensable, emotional, passionate, spiritual, the list goes on. Some called them America’s U2.” When Goodwin joined the band, they were just about to go out on tour opening for superstar Peter Gabriel in Europe.

with that dream. Goodwin wrote three songs with Michael Been, and he plans to perform them on March 14 at a show at Frankie’s (the new listening room at Sisters Depot). The Kickstarter can be accessed at https://kck. st/47TSxbN.

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The Call, featuring Jim Goodwin, Michael Been, Tom Ferrier, and Scott Musick, developed a hardcore following in the 1980s. “It was the most dream gig I could ever have possibly imagined at the time,” Goodwin recalled. For all their acclaim from fellow musicians and hardcore fans, the big break eluded them — and the music industry was hard on them. “The band never made any

money,” Goodwin said. Regardless, Goodwin looks back fondly on what he said was “a great run.” “The whole thing was like a dream,” he said. The new project has allowed him to reconnect

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LETTERS

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To the Editor: In the front page of The Nugget on January 17 there was an article about an emergency shelter in Sisters. The Sisters City Council had approved a staff-prepared resolution that would authorize the rapid deployment of a temporary shelter in an unoccupied building in downtown Sisters. Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS) was contacted, and they “rushed” to set up the shelter. I spoke with Diane at SCSW to ask about volunteering at the shelter, and I learned the shelter was being closed (after three nights) because it was now too warm (in the 30s). SCSW had to pack up everything and leave the building. I reviewed Resolution No. 2024-01 that authorized the temporary shelter and was stunned to learn the resolution stated that a temporary shelter “may be necessary only when the temperature is 25 degrees or lower…” I wonder, would you like to sleep in a tent at night when the temps outside are in the mid 20s or 30s? I do not understand a City Council resolution like this one. I am hoping they will address this issue, and help the homeless in a more humane manner. Rosemary Vasquez

Wildfire and insurance

To the Editor: Important new wildfire-related consumer protections for home insurance are now law. As your State Representative in House District 53, I know that preventing wildfire from reaching homes and communities is our first line of defense. Sadly, the heartbreaking reality is that catastrophic wildfire in Oregon has caused billions of dollars of losses in recent years, including thousands of destroyed residences. Home insurance is an important safety net should damage or loss take place. But getting or maintaining home insurance can be difficult. Adding to the frustration, homeowners have received notices about the discontinuation of their home insurance or notices of increased premiums that lack any reasoning. In the Oregon Legislature’s 2023 session, we passed Senate Bill 82, which just became law on January 1. Senate Bill 82 aims to make it easier for homeowners to obtain and maintain

home insurance. Senate Bill 82 requires insurers to provide notice about any decision to terminate or raise premiums on home insurance that is due to wildfire risk, including important details like how the insurer determined wildfire risk, the details of the property that informed the determination of risk, and suggestions for changes that would make the property easier to insure. This new law also extends the amount of time for rebuilding or repairing a home after wildfires (given an emergency declaration) and also disallows an insurance company from using a state wildfire risk map as reason to cancel, non-renew, or increase premiums for home insurance. Also, insurers need to provide information to the public about how they take into account wildfire risk mitigation actions. By taking into consideration wildfire risk mitigation actions such as defensible space and home hardening, or participation in community risk reduction like Firewise, insurers can know that a property has lower risk and price premiums accordingly. Emerson Levy

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To the Editor: I found it curious in Micaela Verbitsky’s recent letter entitled, “Free Palestine,” there was no mention of the October 7 murder, rape, torture and abduction of Jews, including guest workers, Americans and Muslims, who were living in kibbutz close to the Gaza border. The massacre was carried out by both Hamas terrorists and ordinary Gaza civilians, who gleefully posted their heinous atrocities online and some even sent the videos to the victims’ families. So, my question is this, does she condemn Hamas and the slaughter that occurred, without equivocation or justification? If so, there are points that can be debated. If not, there is no point in a discussion. Free Gaza from Hamas! Deborah Halsten

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Lady Outlaws win two out of three in hoops Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws started their week with a 38-23 win over Siuslaw on Monday, January 22. Three days later, they lost 20-36 on the road at Pleasant Hill. They wrapped up their week at home on Saturday with a 61-24 win over La Pine. Sisters got off to a slow start in their game against Siuslaw in Monday’s contest. Their first point came threeand-a-half minutes in when Audrey Corcoran made one of her two free-throw attempts after getting fouled on a cut to the basket. Corcoran made a couple more baskets in the period and Ila Reid downed a three and at the close of the quarter the Outlaws were on top 10-9. In the second period the Outlaws outscored the Vikings 10-3 and at the half held a 20-12 advantage. Coach Paul Patton said, “We were a little annoyed with ourselves at only being

up eight points against a team that hasn’t won a game all year and sits at the bottom of our league. The main reason for the close score was our poor outside shooting against their zone defense. We wanted to come out in the second half and execute our offensive actions better to get better shots.” Sisters did just that in the third quarter. They made six two-point baskets and were four-for-six from the charity stripe, and held the Vikings to just one point. At the close of the period the Outlaws held a 36-13 advantage. The Outlaws took their foot off the gas, and bench players got into the game for some well-earned minutes. Sisters held onto the lead and walked off the court with a 15-point win. Patton said, “To be honest, we might not have given Siuslaw the respect we should have based on their record, and that notion that we’d beat See HOOPS on page 20

Outlaws raising funds for trip For many years, the S i s t e r s O u t l a w s b a s eball team headed south to Arizona for the Coach Bob Invitational in the Scottsdale/ Phoenix area. The trip had many benefits for the team — including the basic opportunity to get on the field in decent weather. Coach Matt Hilgers is reviving that tradition. “The baseball team used to do it every year,” he said. “It’s just awesome for kids.” The tournament draws teams from across the nation, and the action is played out on 20 to 30 high school fields. The team plays three to five games, and practices on off days. A lot of teambuilding goes on. The trip is expensive, and the team needs to raise $22,000 to $32,000 to make it happen. The Sisters community can pitch in with direct donations to the Outlaws’ booster account by visiting https://bit.ly/shs-baseball. “Right now, we’d be leaving March 20, and come back March 28,” Hilgers said. The timing is important, Hilgers notes, because in

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Worldview: The Question Of Origin Last week we talked about our worldview and how we came to it. In a culture that is struggling relationally, how do we live confidently as human beings? What does it mean to be human? This is where our worldview begins — the question of origin. I grew up in an extended Greek family. I was raised by my grandparents from infancy and Greek was our first language. My grandparents already had eleven kids of their own, but when I was born my mother left and my dad took me to live with his parents. My dad worked a lot, often gone for days at a time. So I roamed freely, and spent lots of time at the park and, consequently, getting in trouble. Once, when my dad returned from a trip, he expressed his disappointment at my behavior by saying, “Knock it off! I brought you into this world, and I can take you out!” That seemed to be his perspective regarding my origin. Not necessarily mine! Perspective is another word for worldview. Our perspective is the lens through which we view the world. This lens shapes our beliefs, commitments, and behaviors. It is the story we tell ourselves about our lives, our relationships, and the way we face the future. Our

perspective is shaped by how we answer the various questions that everyone ponders from time to time. Today, let’s explore the question of origin: where did we actually come from? Almost 50 years ago, the Emmy-award-winning miniseries “Roots” aired on American television. It told the life story of a young Black man, Kunta Kinte. Starting in the 1700s, the series traced his painful and resilient journey from his birthplace in Africa to his enslavement in America, to his eventual death. When this show aired, many Black Americans, descendants of enslaved people, were inspired to reexamine and explore their origins. They wanted to know and understand where their ancestors had come from. Kinte discovered royalty in his ancestry. But did he go back far enough? Ancestry has been greatly popularized by internet accessibility. It’s born of our desire to understand where we come from. At its core lies the question of what it means to be human. Everyone asks themselves this at some point in time. Origins are powerful: to get to the root or the origin of something is to get to its source. To discover its purpose. To understand its path to a better future.

In 1859 Charles Darwin introduced his theory “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.” He proposed there was no beginning. Rather an eternal universe from which human beings evolved. He theorized that humanity was formed as a result of a collision of atoms evolving over space and time, starting the evolution of the human race. Biology would never be the same. This belief system was a major cultural shift. It was a departure from the Self-Existent Intelligent Creator (God) believed to be the ultimate reality. Darwin’s theory led to natural selection, the survival of the fittest, and rugged individualism… and Hitler’s superior race theory. There is certainly a cause-and-effect relationship between the issues we face and the impact on the human mind and spirit. But these societal issues have a deeper core, and it comes from the fundamental answers to questions of origin, meaning, ethics, hope for the future. Where do humans come from? It’s an essential question. Who are we? Why are we here? And where are we ultimately going? To answer these questions, we have to go back. Way, way back to a time that none of us remember. Every belief we may have about where we

came from requires a faith to believe it. This is at the heart of both science and religion. Since Darwin’s theory, there have been many scientific breakthroughs that have brought intelligent design back to the forefront. Biological studies have discovered that DNA molecules do not merely contain redundant order but information necessitating intelligent design. Scientists are discovering that the universe is a finely tuned and delicately balanced harmony of fundamental constant singularities. Cambridge astronomer Fred Hoyle states the possibilities of life arising spontaneously through mere chance has been calculated at being 10 to the 40th power. This is as likely as a tornado blowing thru a junkyard and forming a 747. Intelligent design suggests an Intelligent Designer, a Creator capable of constructing a universe along with a complex and infinite plan that the human mind cannot fully comprehend. Throughout history, even those who agreed on intelligent design often disagreed on how, when, where it all began. And yet

they acknowledge a Creator. I believe that same Creator has provided us with Christianity as a new sort of origin. We’re given a way to begin our lives again, a restart of sorts, through the life of Jesus Christ. This new origin provides science with a rational route to discovering life and its meaning. Jesus Christ presents a clear description of the origin of human life, the value of human life, the sense of right and wrong in the human heart, and the hope for a better future. He shows us how to live that life, and how to hope for our eternal destiny. Through His sacrificial love, His servant heart, His gracious words, and the power of His resurrected life, God reveals to us our true origin. Thus our identity. We are made by God, in the image of God. This is an origin that gives us dignity and inherent value and moves us toward a genuine love for others and a better future. But I am getting ahead of myself here. Next week we will explore purpose. This is my perspective.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

NOONCHESTER: Sisters was once the Wild West Continued from page 1

more stores, and 11,000 acres on the outskirts of Bend. Tragedy struck in 1927 when his 19-year-old son Howard was killed in a car accident in Bend. Noonchester then turned his attention toward Sisters, claiming his dead son came to him in a vision and told him there was gold in the lava fields at Windy Point off the McKenzie Highway. His accomplice Charles Carroll confirmed Noonchester’s vision in the Bend Bulletin saying that he had found gold at Windy Point in “unbelievable amounts.” An assay office was built along the road and within days the gold rush was on, as many people from Bend drove up the McKenzie Highway to buy stakes and mark more than 500 claims. People could have their samples assayed on site and the results always showed beautiful glittering gold. In his 1969 history of the Deschutes National Forest, Phil Brogan wrote that some in Bend doubted that the andesite lavas could be loaded with gold. Notable timbermen Paul Hosmer (Hosmer Lake) and Joe Hixon (Shevlin/Hixon Mill) came up with a plan to expose the ruse. They “broke some rock in a quarry at the north city limits of Bend, turned the samples into the Windy Point assay office, and got the verdict they expected: “The samples are gold laden.” Hosmer and Hixon then sent pieces of the same sample to three assay offices in Oregon and the results showed no trace of gold, indicating the assays had been salted. Ray Hatton recounts what happened next (“Oregon’s Sisters Country,” 1996). The Windy Point gold rush lasted just six days in September of 1927, ending after The Bend Bulletin reported “Careful tests show no Gold: Windy Point Bubble Breaks”. The

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assay office was abandoned overnight and Noonchester and his associates went on to their next scheme. In 1931, he ended up in prison in Washington, sentenced to 4.5 years as an accessory to the felony crime of obtaining illegal bounties on wild animals. He was released early by executive parole after serving eight months, thanks to a plea from his wife about the hardship to their family and others vouching for his previously good character. Noonchester was an undeterred dreamer and moved to

four-wheel drive location. LL Noonchester died in Reno in 1952 at the age of 69. To mark his passing, the Bend Bulletin did one more story on what they called the “bizarre affair” of the Windy Point Gold Rush, saying “The dream was certainly rosy and golden … When we went along the ridge, some years after again, and again, we found the ordinary evidences of located claims, tobacco cans, inverted, and nailed to trees, and tucked up in the

Lake Tahoe to discover the “fabulously rich gold mine” he named the Noonchester Lode in 1939. He claimed in the Nevada State Journal in 1947 that it had $50 million worth of gold ore. Glowing news articles promoted the treasure and small village to come with a school, church and rent-free homes for employees. He sold many shares in his Lake Tahoe Gold Mining company. However, the ore turned out to be of poor grade and the site was soon abandoned. The Noonchester Mine Trail is still a popular hike and

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SPEED: Devices will slow traffic on key street Continued from page 1

been modified with a flat top, thus reducing the disruption to vehicle operations. The flat top is typically long enough for the entire wheelbase of a passenger car to rest on. Speed tables are commonly preferred over speed humps. This preference is due in large part to an emergency service vehicle’s ability to cross with minimal disruption. Parents and residents along McKinney Butte Road have long complained about excessive speed in both directions, and fear that it’s only a matter of time before a pedestrian is struck. Their greatest fear is that injury will befall children going to or from school. The Nugget caught up with Lt. Chad Davis who heads the Sisters station of Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Davis has made stops of parents, teachers and students alike rushing to and from classes. He says that the worst times are when a student has no first-hour classes or are otherwise getting a late start. Recently retired School Resource Officer Brent Crosswhite told us last year that he got most of his “business” off campus with students old enough to drive speeding to and from campus, particularly at lunch time as kids rush to get to food or home and back in 30 minutes. “The addition of speed tables will be helpful in reducing speeds in McKinney Butte Road, raising awareness of the presence of the schools, and allow for better pedestrian access through the addition of new crosswalks,” Davis said. “The Sheriff’s Office is present in our school zones on a daily basis; however, we cannot be present at all times, so physical improvements to the roadway will assist us in keeping speeds down and making it safer for all pedestrians and motorists.” According to the city’s public works department, the project could cost as much as $250,000, monies not presently allocated. There are possible grant opportunities both for the City and the school district, as child safety is a high priority in the grant funding world. The goal is to raise the funds and complete the work in time for the new school year this fall. The proposed speed tables will also serve as crosswalks with pavement markings and signage.

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Wrestlers compete in big invitational By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

A total of six boys and four girls took part in the Tod Surmon Mid-Valley Classic hosted by West Albany High School at the Linn County Fair and Expo site over last weekend. Sisters placed a very respectable sixth among the 18 schools with 72 points. Mountainside overwhelmed the competition with 200 points. Teams came from the range of 6A-2A classifications Senior Scott Henderson, 190 pounds, finished the highest for the Outlaws making it to the championship match. Henderson picked up two wins on Saturday before dropping the championship match against Isiah Conner of Mountainside (Fall 3:03) to place second. His two wins came by fall over Camden Chira of Southridge and Jonathan Mathis of Ridgeview. A pair of Outlaws placed fourth in their respective weight classes. Jace Owens, who earned a spot in the third place match at 165 pounds by going 3-1 in the opening rounds. Gradin Fairbanks of Philomath beat him for third place with a fall (1:44). See WRESTLERS on page 18

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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. Info: 541-549-4184.

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.

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Sisters Library Closure

The Sisters Library is temporarily closed due to a water leak. Crews are working to repair the damage so the library can reopen to the public as soon as possible. The library will begin offering curbside service, starting February 1, for customers to pick up their holds. The building will reopen once a temporary wall is built to close off the children’s area and community room, where the damage occurred. See www. deschuteslibrary.org/about/ news/ for additional updates.

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Student Jazz Jam

Student Jazz Jam is back! Local high school teens will play jazz on the stage at Sisters High School with seasoned jazz pros for education, experience, and exposure to the world of jazz. Sisters High School Band Director Kayla Golka invites students from Sisters and other area high schools. Free admission. Thursday, February 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, email robspo@comcast.net or call 541-513-1997.

Three Sisters Historical Society Seeks Volunteers

If you have an interest in local history, please consider donating some of your time to the Three Sisters Historical Society. They are especially looking for members to join the Board of Directors and volunteers in the areas of grant writing, social media, historic preservation, exhibits, or any other talents you are able to contribute. Call 541610-6323 or email museum@ threesistershistoricalsociety.org.

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Are you looking for something fun to do with your free time? Volunteer with Sisters Habitat for Humanity! Call 541-549-1193 to get connected.

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.

Sisters Garden Club Meeting

Sisters Garden Club invites the public to their monthly meeting on Saturday, February 10. There will be a presentation by Benji Nagel, founder of Mahonia Gardens, a small vegetable farm in Sisters, on how to grow vegetables in Central Oregon. The meeting is at Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy., at 10 a.m., with doors opening at 9:30. Call 971246-0404 for questions.

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American Legion and VFW

American Legion Post 86 and VFW Post 8138 meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at Spoons Restaurant, 473 E. Hood Ave. Sisters. Call John at 541-549-1462 for info.

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.

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Baha’i Faith For information, devotions, study groups, etc., contact Shauna Rocha 541-647-9826 • www.bahai.org www.bahai.us • www.bahaiteaching.org Calvary Church 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship • www.ccsisters.org Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-815-9153 10 a.m. Sunday Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 452 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 121 N Brooks Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087 www.transfiguration-sisters.org 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship The Resting Place meeting at Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. www.restingplace.us • hello@restingplace.us 5 p.m. Sunday Worship

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-815-9848 11 a.m. Saturday Worship

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass • 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 12 p.m. Monday Mass • 8 a.m. Tuesday-Friday Mass Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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Skiers race in two events By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Alpine Ski Teams competed in two races last week, the first a Giant Slalom on Wednesday, January 24, at Hoodoo Ski Area, and three days later a slalom race at Willamette Pass. Conditions were very wet and stormy on Wednesday at Hoodoo, and the race officials cancelled the second run, which made it a one-run race. The girls team took first place for the day, but the boys struggled with the soft, rutted course conditions, and finished third. Tallis Grummer was the fastest of the Lady Outlaws, finishing third with a singlerun time of 54.78, followed by Ella Eby who finished sixth (55.53). Other scores for the girls were: Ava Riehle seventh (56.67), Pia Grummer 12th (1:00.04), Presley Adelt 13th (1:00.79), Payten Adelt 14th (1:01.07), Lauren Sitz 17th (1:03.31), Brooke Duey 20th (1:04.96), and Johanna Gehering 27th (1:27.03). Kiara Martin pushed herself for a good finish, but crashed out due to the rough course conditions. On the boys side, Spencer Tisdel was the Outlaws’ fastest skier, placing sixth with a single run time of 56.08. He was followed by Cooper Merrill who finished seventh (57.38). Other scores were: John Berg ninth (58.13), Emerson Backus 10th (58.13), Spencer Davis 15th (1:00.28), Jack Turpin 18th (1:05.30), Joseph Derksen 20th (1:09.08), and Finn Stancliff 22nd (1:13.98). Freshman Ben Hayner came out of the start and pushed hard for a good time in his first ever high school giant slalom race but unfortunately rattled out of a ski and crashed. Coach Gabe Chladek said, “Conditions were really tough and I was proud of how the whole team maintained a positive attitude and competitive spirit.” On Saturday at Willamette Pass both the girls and the boys teams took first place. Conditions were a bit better for the first run, but the second was very wet and soggy. Due to the late start to the season, and the adverse conditions, this was the first slalom race of the season, and many of the competitors had very little time to train in this event prior to the race. Chaldek told The Nugget that he was really impressed with how well the Outlaw team performed in this first slalom race of the year. On the boys side, Tisdel made an impressive second place finish with a combined time of 1:38.74, and Hayner took fourth

(1:47.19). Remaining times for the Outlaws were: Davis seventh (1:58.70), Turpin ninth (2:03.35), Berg 10th (2:03.59), Merrill 15th (2:09.29), and Derksen 19th (2:21.51). Stancliff crashed on his first run and got a 1:17.78 on the second run. Backus also crashed on his first run, but came back with an impressive 50.35 on his second run, which was the third fastest time on the second run. The girls team maintained their winning streak with their first-place finish. Presley Adelt was the fastest Outlaw and came in fourth with a combined time of 1:40.44, and Eby finished fifth at 1:42.89. Remaining scores were: Pia Grummer seventh (1:49.05), Payten Adelt

eighth (1:56.97), Duey 10th (1:59.47), Sitz 12th (2:03.62), and Martin 14th (2:13.87). Tallis Grummer scored an impressive 49.40 on her first run and was on pace for a first place finish on her second when she was disqualified for missing the final gate. Riehle crashed on her first run and came back with a respectable 56.89 on her second run. Chaldek said, “I think the team is doing very well. The girls are on a winning streak since the beginning of the season, and the boys are doing very well considering they are a young team with no seniors. The team seems to be very cohesive and they’re all having a great time together.” The Outlaws’ next race will be a slalom at Hoodoo on Wednesday, January 31.

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Frankie’s Upstairs Live Music: Honey Don’t This dynamic duo bring harmonies that hug the listener. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location is upstairs at Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave. Tickets, $20, at www.sistersdepot.com/our-events. Suttle Lodge Fireside Concert Series: Noah Kite 6 to 8 p.m. Doors at 5:30. Tickets, $10, www.bendticket.com.

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Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby & Annie 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114. The Belfry Live Music: Ron Artis II Event will be partially seated with a dancefloor. Who’s ready to move and groove? This award-winning artist brings a unique soulful-honest songwriting style to the stage. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presented by The Whippoorwill Presents. Tickets, $20, at www.bendticket.com. Sisters Depot Open Mic Night 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monthly open mic gives local musicians a place to hear each other and build musical community. For music lovers, it’s a chance to see a variety of local talent in a lively atmosphere. Info: https://sistersdepot.com/our-events. Entertainment & Events Calendar listings are free to Nugget advertisers. Non-advertisers can purchase a listing for qualified event for $40/week. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to jess@nuggetnews.com. EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

I was out on a long ramble through the woods west of Sisters a few weeks ago when it hit me that I’D BEEN DOING

Not today, Father Time!

THIS PARTICULAR HIKE FOR 30 YEARS. Against

my will, that led to taking an inventory of the difference between 28 and 58.

By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

THE GOOD NEWS IS, I’M STILL GETTING OUT THERE, AND I CAN STILL COVER THE MILES. The less good

news is, I’m wearing sleeves on barking knees, and it takes a couple of days to recover from those miles. Sometimes going hard at it leaves me sore and feeling like the Tin Man in need of a whole can of oil. PHOTO BY JAROD GATLEY

I don’t really think of myself as an athlete — other than tennis, I’m not really into sports. But I have always been very active, and my physical capabilities — the ability to put in the miles on the trail, lift heavy things, strike a ball well, and shoot straight — are fundamental to my sense of who I am. While I can’t pretend that time has no effect on me, I’m not ready to retreat before its inexorable advance. I’m still standing on the edge of the chasm shouting “You shall not pass!” Fortunately, there’s a whole bunch of folks in Sisters who can help us keep Father Time at bay. Intelligently, so we don’t get stove up trying to act like we’re still 28. I asked a couple of them for advice. Matt Kirchoff of Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy in Sisters works with a lot of folks that match the profile of the fit, active — but aging — person. He told me that the two areas that need more focus as we age are warmup and recovery. And they’re things active folks often don’t like to pay attention to, especially the warm-up when we’re eager to get into the activity itself. “I think that’s the toughest thing — dedicating the time before the activity,” Kirchoff said. Kirchoff advises that we engage in five minutes or so of dynamic warm-up before any physical activity — not just sports, but yard work, snow shoveling — anything that is putting a demand on the body. Dynamic warm-ups get the body ready to move. Dynamic warm-ups include up-tempo movements like leg swings, arm circles, lunges and the like — not just static stretching. “It should be something to get your heart rate up,” Kirchoff said. You can find sports-specific dynamic warmup protocols online.

A few minutes of dynamic warm-up can improve performance — and reduce injuries. “If people were really mindful of that, I might not have a job!” Kirchoff said. Having a sport or activity specific training program is beneficial — one that includes rotation and lateral movements. Consulting with a professional can help you identify what types of movement best serve your needs. Andrew Loscutoff, a personal trainer at Sisters Athletic Club, says, “You need to recognize where you’re at now — and that takes some assessment. Having an eye toward individualistic programming is going to be the first place to start.” There’s a key question that aging athletes and active folks need to answer: “We ask them, what does your recovery look like?” Kirchoff said. Recovery has multiple elements: rest/sleep, hydration, nutrition, and active measures like foam rolling. “A lot of those recovery principles are neglected in a lot of cases,” Kirchoff cautions. “Sleep is important,” Loscutoff said. “Sleep is really important. It’s when you’re recovering from the exercises you’re doing.” Good sleep hygiene is a habit that offers dividends — better rest means better mood, better performance, and better recovery from activity. “Are you going to bed when you’re tired, or are you going to bed when you’re done watching TV?” Loscutoff asks. Create a routine that lets you wind down, and gets you to bed when your body is telling you it’s tired. Nutrition is also critical. “Having lean protein in adequate amounts” is especially important for older athletes, according to Loscutoff. Protein as a proportion of overall

diet should be prioritized. It can be difficult to keep the grams of protein up when we’re busy. Protein shakes can help with that. “A protein shake is great, because it can fill a snack slot while giving you optimal nutrition,” Loscutoff said. A shake is way better than a bag of chips. “It’s going to replace something that’s not nutritionally sound,” the trainer said. Both Kirchoff and Loscutoff are advocates of strength training. It’s especially valuable as we age to keep up our muscle and bone mass and to improve our metabolism. But we have to be mindful not to do a good thing to excess. Those of us who enjoy lifting weights, and rely on the mental and psychological benefits of the activity, want to lift every day — and that’s probably not optimal, especially as we get older and require more recovery time. “I’m generally not an advocate of strength training more than three times a week,” Kirchoff said. Loscutoff says “There’s merit to doing something every day, but you don’t have to go hard every day. In fact, it’s best if you don’t.” He recommends two or three sessions in a week when you’re pushing your limitations, with the rest of the days devoted to working on balance and movement. We can’t stop time and entropy — but we can slow its advance. Assessment from a pro, along with a little programming advice can help us adapt what we do so we can keep doing it. And focusing not just on the activity itself, but on the warm-up and recovery, can help us avoid injury and keep doing the things that make us who we are. So, hopefully, I’ve got another 30 years of rambling the woods of Sisters in me. That’s what I keep telling myself, anyway.

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How to make that resolution stick in 2024 By Audry Van Houweling PMHNP-BC PHOTO AND GRAPHIC ISTOCK.COM

How’s that New Year’s resolution coming along? As I write this, we are just over a week into 2024, which means according to researchers, it has been long enough for 23 percent of us to have not maintained our 2024 aspirations. Still going strong? Kudos to you, but if February rolls around and that resolution has taken a back seat, you are still in good company alongside an estimated 43 percent of folks who shared your month-long resolve. If that resolution happens to stick, count yourself as one of the elites as research suggests that only 9% of Americans who make resolutions, actually complete them. With the natural transition of the New Year and the chance to throw a new calendar on the wall, many of us are filled with the hope of a fresh start and the collective motivation to improve. The outcomes we daydream about are alluring. A healthy body, financial freedom, a new career...We envision the bikini on the beach, the feeling of being debt free, and the pride of moving up on the “ladder”. Identifying a desired outcome is easy. Identifying the process of implementation is where a lot of us get stuck in the mud. Here are five ways we can make our journey to change more sustainable... 1. Identify your personal “WHY”. Core values are one of my primary areas of focus in my job. Knowing our top-tier values can help provide an internal compass, foundation of discernment, and natural filter that decisions and goals must pass through. If we make a goal, but the “WHY” behind that goal is unclear or hollow, it is unlikely that our efforts to maintain will surpass life’s inevitable obstacles. WHY is your resolution important? Is your WHY really your own? Is it based on a “should do” or does your why belong to somebody else? If pleasing somebody else overrides

pleasing ourselves, we might get some work done, but it can sometimes come at the cost of resentment and burnout. 2. Know the difference between being productive and being busy. Many of us operate in a way where productivity and thinking deeply are mutually exclusive. It is easy in our go-go-go world that we operate more in a state of reactiveness vs. proactiveness. We can get into a cognitive tunnel where we are simply reacting to the next demand — a persistent game of triage that leaves little time for reflection or reevaluation. Being productive means that we can most efficiently align our time and energy to the values that are most important to us. This means we actually have to take a step back and think about what those values are and how we might shift our time and energy to better support them. Otherwise, it is so very easy for resolutions to get lost in the hustle. 3. Donʼt be so ambitious. As somebody who loves the next good project, I need to remind myself to cool off once in a while...smell the roses for a bit and remember the value of simplicity. The big project or the sweeping change might be sexy, but we just aren’t wired too well for that. Start small and follow the SMART goal-setting protocol (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). If you want to run a marathon and you have been sitting on the couch, it’s better to focus on

mile one than mile 26.2. 4. Accountability matters. Don’t keep your goals to yourself. Invite trustworthy folks to provide you with constructive accountability. Hire a coach, join a networking group, pursue your goals alongside friends. Spend time with people who can help illuminate your options and expand your horizons. We only see what we can see at the time. 5. Obstacles are inevitable. Change is rarely easy. Often, the pain of not changing must be greater than the pain of changing to actually change. We can become very comfortable with existing or operating in ways that may be in opposition to what we hope for, but we stay put because they are familiar. If we embark on change, we must expect some headwinds and to be thrown off course from time to time. Reconnecting to our values, our WHY, and reaching out to our systems of accountability partners can help right the ship. Cheers to your 2024 resolution journey. Wishing you sustainability, discernment, and a good dose of grace along the way.

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Rural health is determined by access to care. If you can’t drive to medical appointments, health outcomes may well suffer. Sisters is fortunate to have a cadre of volunteers who make sure that those who need to travel to non-emergency medical appointments in Sisters, Bend, and Redmond have a free ride. STARS ride service replaces stress and worry with independence and connection. “We do feel like we help this community focus on health,” says Program Manager Rennie Morrell. The work is deeply appreciated. “They say it to us all the time: I don’t know what I’d do without you,” Morrell says. Volunteering with STARS is a gratifying way to give back to the community and there is always a need. It is a win-win arrangement. Riders no longer feel like a burden and volunteers feel the satisfaction that comes from visible results. “I’ve been given so much, how can I give back?” Morrell reflects. “That’s very common with our volunteers. If you give, you always get back more than you give.” STARS is becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2024, to help ensure long-term stability for a vital piece of Sisters’ health-care system.

ple over the past few very stressful and challenging years. Audry Van Howeling of She Soars Psychiatry has seen the need grow in her practice in Sisters. She recognizes that mainstream psychiatry may treat symptoms but seldom identifies the source or roots of a mental health condition. While she acknowledges that medication may help in some circumstances, Audry is committed to a broader, functional approach to treatment. She Soars Psychiatry was born out of the belief that mental health diagnoses are not always permanent conditions, and that non-invasive methods such as nutrition, fitness, supplementation, spirituality, social connections, and stress management may have as much — or more — impact than pharmaceuticals. She Soars Psychiatry is also located across the mountains in Silverton. Alongside holistic mental health services, Audry frequently collaborates with certified nutrition therapist Megan Basl, who specializes in gut health, meal planning, and functional nutrition. Audry provides in-person and telemedicine services statewide.

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The FOOT is the FOUNDATION of the body By Ashlee Francis PHOTOS ISTOCK.COM

The foundation of the body: The foot. The human foot consists of 19 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of ligaments and tendons. That is all in one foot! Each day, we stick little coffins, more commonly known as shoes, on these complex body parts: Snowboots, high heels, tennis shoes with orthotics, and more. We don’t give our feet much thought unless they start to hurt. As we age, feet are the first body part that loses function. We take care of our bodies with diet, exercise, soap, makeup and more, but very often neglect our feet. When we do foot stretches and mobility at the gym, there is always at least one student who looks up in a state of shock at how difficult it is to move each toe separately from the next. That’s because our toes have grown accustomed to being stuck glued side by side to the others. This new shape and lack of mobility they take on affects our balance, making it more challenging to hold our body upright and keep good posture. The elasticity of socks restricts blood flow and circulation to our feet. Shoes restrict blood flow and circulation to our feet. Combine the socks and shoes and you have a recipe for calluses, toe fungus, bunions, ingrown toenails, cracking of the skin, hammertoes, corns between the toes, fallen arches, and weak muscles that can’t support our body, leading to pain in the knees, hips, back, shoulders, and neck. That is a long list of issues that can be easily avoided. Since the foot is the furthest body part from our hearts, with age and stiffness in the body, our heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently, so it is more difficult for the blood flow to get all the way to our feet. As we start to age and lose the blood flow to our feet, we also lose the function of our feet, leading to a loss of balance and mobility. Balance and mobility are what we need for independence, otherwise, we will get stuck in a recliner or sitting watching while everyone moves around us. How do we address this problem to maintain our independence and quality of life? Movement. It’s not expensive shoes that “work miracles”. You don‘t even need to jump on the barefoot band wagon. Simply bring awareness to your feet. Give them movement, touch and stretching. Going barefoot when you are able can help a tremendous amount. When you do have to wear shoes, as we all do, buy proper fitting footwear. With age, injury and pregnancy, our foot expands. Make sure you are not wearing the same size shoe you were wearing ten years ago, because your feet are not the same size as they were back then. If you try on a shoe and it doesn’t feel right immediately, it won’t

feel right in a couple of months after it’s broken in. Buy a shoe that fits the moment you put it on your foot. Muscles act as pumps to circulate blood, oxygen, nutrients, and more to our body. When we move less, our circulation and blood flow slow down. Blood flow is essential for healing. Therefore, movement is in fact medicine. Here are a few simple things you can do at home to strengthen and lengthen your feet:

1. Toe CARs Take off your shoes and socks. Standing with your body weight evenly pressed on both feet, lift just your big toes. Lower them slowly. Lift your second toe on each foot. Set them down slowly. Lift your middle toes. Let them come back down. Work into the fourth toes, lifting them off the floor. Lower them. Lift the pinky toes on both sides. Lower them. Make sure none of the other toes are gripping the ground as you lift. 2. Ankle circles From a seated or standing position, raise one leg so your foot comes out of contact with the ground. Even better, lay on your back and bend your knees to support the lower back. Lift one leg so your foot comes off the ground. Rotate your ankle in circles ten times one direction and ten times the other direction then switch legs. 3. Lacrosse ball roll outs From a seated or standing position, bring a tennis or lacrosse ball under one foot while balancing on the other leg. Work the arch of your foot forward and backward on the ball. Work the ball side to side behind the ball of the foot and across the toes. Bring the ball to the outer edge of your foot and move the ball forward and backward with your foot. Taking the ball

in front of the heel of the foot, work sideways across the foot and forward and back. Spend one minute or more in each of these areas, for as long as you feel it’s making a positive impact on the bottom of your foot. 4. Towel Crunches Placing a hand towel on the ground, grip the closest edge to you with your toes. Curl the toes around the towel to scrunch it closer to your foot. Uncurl your toes and grip on again, pulling the towel even closer to your foot. Work your way to the top of the hand towel, or do ten reps. When you get to the end of the towel, switch legs and do the same thing on the other foot. Repeat on each side. 5. Calf raises Holding onto a sturdy surface where you can stand tall, such as a countertop or windowsill, spread your feet hip width apart, approximately five to six inches from each other. Lift up onto the ball of the foot. Pause at the top then slowly lower back down until your heel touches the floor. Do this ten times, or as many as you can do with good form. Rest and try again. Movement can be even simpler than this. Put lotion on your feet before you put your socks and shoes on for the day. The massaging of the lotion into the skin will bring attention to the nerves and stimulate blood flow. It will also keep your feet from drying out and cracking. Work your way up your ankle and get some small, circular motions across the lower calf. By bringing awareness and care into our feet, our feet will be able to continue to bring us more independence, balance, stability, and longevity.

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Mosaic Community Health operates seven pediatric locations in Central Oregon. Six of these sites are schoolbased health centers (SBHC), including Sisters SBHC (535 N. Reed St.) which opened last fall. SBHCs are independent pediatric healthcare clinics located on or near school grounds. Anyone age 0-18 can be seen at an SBHC: Patients do not need to be students at the school, health insurance is not required, and health care can be established with a different provider. SBHCs offer convenient, accessible healthcare near schools to increase student attendance and help families take less time off work to get children to appointments. And SBHCs collaborate with schools to improve student wellness. In addition to medical 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 accepts most private or commercial insurance and all local OHP (Medicaid). They offer reduced rates based on a sliding scale to all Mosaic established patients.

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Gilmore Dental is passionate about encouraging folks in Sisters to prioritize our dental health. Too often, we let things go — from cleaning to nagging problems — and pay the price later. We simply don’t put as much urgency on our dental health as we should, because we just don’t want to make the investment. Dr. Richard Gilmore can tell you that dentistry isn’t expensive; neglect is. Regular cleaning and addressing any problems early prevents more extensive work down the line, improving health AND saving money in the long run. Feeling good about our teeth makes us more confident. Dr. Gilmore urges people in Sisters to act, just as they would if other aspects of their life needed attending. If your TV blows up, you are going to get a new one. If you get a nail in your tire, you’re going to fix it. If your medical doctor says you have a disease, you’re going to treat it. That’s the way you should act with your dental health. Dr. Gilmore urges people to overcome the “dental disconnect” and be proactive about taking good care of their teeth. You’ll be healthier — and everybody benefits from the transformative value of a healthy smile.

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WRESTLERS: Outlaws made a strong showing in tourney Continued from page 10

Jozua Miller (285) passed through his first two rounds with a bye and an injury default before facing Brady Valet of North Salem who took down Miller at the 3:36 mark. Miller came back in the consolation round to beat Isaiah Meashintubby of Churchill (Fall 2:47) but lost the third-place match to Nate Passadore of West Linn (Fall 3:31). Tyson Kemp who entered the tourney with a 25-13 record picked up three more wins in the very competitive 144-pound class, and narrowly missed a chance at the third-place match after losing a tough 4-3 decision in the consolation semi-final to Ari Hammond of Philomath. He regrouped to take fifth with a major decision over Samuel Baldwin of Ridgeview 11-1. Carter Van Meter, the winningest Outlaw so far this season with a record of 28-11 in the 126-pound class, wrestled six times over the weekend going 3-3 to place sixth for the team. His final match went nearly to the limit against Victor Perez of Newport with Perez coming out on top by fall (5:15).

REALTOR: Effects on brokers expected to be minimal Continued from page 3

“The experience, from a consumer perspective, should be pretty seamless,” he said. The real estate business has changed since the days when clients perused properties in photographs on the windows of a real estate office and came in to meet with brokers. Clients meet with brokers onsite at a property, at a coffee shop, or virtually. “Less and less business gets done in the office,” Burns said. He said that an experience last summer when he visited Sisters for the Sisters Rodeo weekend demonstrated to him that there wasn’t a lot of foot traffic and that resources might be better mobilized by bringing them to bear out of the Bend office. “Even then there really weren’t walk-ins even on that big weekend, when there were a lot of people in town,” he said. “That really brought it home to me.” The brokers who focus on Sisters will continue to do so, and the company also will continue to be active here. “We remain committed to Sisters as a market and as a community,” he said.

Brennan Frutos, wrestling at 150 pounds went 0-2, but battled hard in his second round of consolation against Ethan Evans of Mountainside, losing by fall at 4:03. The Sisters girls scored 32 points overall to place ninth among 17 teams competing. Dallas won the tournament with 142 points. Kisten Elbek, 13-9 on the year, won her first two matches by fall in under a minute to earn a spot in the first place match at 145 pounds. She then battled Liliana Alvarez of Central for most of two rounds before losing by fall (2:56). Brooklyn Cooper picked up third place with a bye and two wins against one loss at 125 pounds. In her final match she beat Kyleigh Grieser-King of West Albany at the 1:40 mark. In the 190-pound class, Sierra Jaschke dropped all three of her matches, but still earned fourth place for her efforts and picked up points for the team. Pidge Henderson also wrestled twice, dropping both her matches but battled into round three in her final match against Lily Pena of West Albany before being pinned at the 4:32 mark. The team is scheduled to compete at Madras Wednesday, January 31, and La Pine Saturday, February 3.

ICE: Variety of substances offer traction Continued from page 3

Birdseed is popular in Sisters, with the added benefit of keeping our feathered friends fed. Or so thought Irene Daniels who learned the hard way: “I put down about $15 worth and in five minutes the deer came and licked it clear down,” she said. “And the ice was still there until the sun came out.” Alfalfa meal is also popular in Sisters Country. Its dry and grainy composition is ideal for traction and like urea often used by farmers to deice, it contains no nitrogen and any threat to ground water. For the vast majority of homeowners, chloride-based products will be the go-to choice. Start with what not to use. Sodium chloride or rock salt is often used because it’s more affordable than other chlorides. However it is highly corrosive to concrete. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, rock salt is effective to approximately 12 degrees, but can damage soils, kill plants and grass, and cause driveway and car problems. It’s also toxic to animals when ingested. Plus, if you care about keeping local waters pristine, salt causes problems

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temperatures as low as -25º. Magnesium chloride is often touted as being safer for pets. However the ASPCA says that magnesium chloride can cause stomach upset. It is effective to 0º. ODOT treats some roads around Sisters with magnesium chloride, a chemical salt that’s applied as a liquid solution. It’s considered easier on the environment and less corrosive to vehicles and roadways than solid salts favored by eastern states. Magnesium chloride is sprayed as a liquid in dry conditions and can be applied hours in advance of approaching storms. When it rains the treatment washes away quickly unfortunately. Whichever method you use, the first job always is to be safe. Take your time and apply in smaller, repeated treatments rather than one big dose.

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ART: Fish from display are to be ‘repurposed’ Continued from page 1

up. Nor is it certain yet where its new placement will be. There is the possibility of combining restoration with planned Festival events such as Big Ponderoo, scheduled for June 29-30. The art will be ready for relocation to the school district campus in time for the opening of the new elementary school in the fall. Warburg isn’t certain of all the locations where the art can be exhibited and thinks it could even be shared across all three schools. “This is such an important part of Sisters,” she said, as she systematically detached pieces from the chain link fence. “We’ve gotten calls from other schools all over asking about the project.” “Brad Tisdel, Festival creative director, will be taking the helm on the project,” said Curt Scholl, school superintendent. “We can’t think of anybody more qualified than the Festival to lead such an important part of Sisters culture.” Tisdel and Scholl hope that there will be widespread community involvement in seeing the art repurposed.

Tisdel, in discussing the original project, said, “Sisters Folk Festival was instrumental in garnering community support through their partnership with the school district to create a welcoming artist installation as people enter our town and to celebrate Whychus Creek and the Deschutes River watershed.” The iconic collection, a landmark and signature visual of Sisters, was first installed in 2016. Writing in the March 29, 2016, edition of The Nugget Erin Borla reported: “During art classes at Sisters Elementary School (SES), artist in residence Laura Campbell has been working alongside art teacher Karen Williams with students in kindergarten through fourth grade developing a mural for the school’s fence along Highway 20. “The artist in residence program, funded by the Studio to School grant through Sisters Folk Festival in partnership with the

Sisters School District, has been working on integrated arts curriculum in grades K-8. “Over the two weeks before spring break students at SES painted wooden fish, rocks, and other riparian items found in Whychus Creek. The fish ranged in sizes from six to 36 inches. All students were able to paint a fish; some of the younger students painted fish together, along with help from Williams or Campbell. “This is an incredibly integrated project,” said Campbell. “We were able to talk about rivers and fish — the students were very excited about steelhead. Talking about Whychus Creek and steelhead opened the door to talk about different things that make rivers work.”

SNOWPACK: Water content isn’t all that high Continued from page 1

of January for lack of snow. The snowpack in Three Creeks Meadow is far reaching and feeds downstream rivers and creeks, including the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River and the Three Creeks themselves. Additionally, a portion of the snowpack is stored in nearby reservoirs, such as Clear Lake, which provides water for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and recreation. Vastly more important than how much snow is recorded at the station is the water content. On Saturday it stood at 8.1 inches, 73 percent of the 30-year average

of 11.1 inches for January 27. In what may look like to us in town as a good deal of snow and rain, the station has posted only 22.8 inches of precipitation though Saturday for the water year. SWE is critical to agriculture in Sisters Country. The USDA Climate Hub explains SWE as the amount of water available in the snow. Measuring how much water is in snow can be difficult since the temperature of the air controls how much water is held in an inch of snow. One inch of rain can produce from two inches of sleet to 50 or more inches of snow depending on how cold the air is. Throughout winter, different storms bring different types of snow, so snow depth does not translate directly to the amount of water held in snow.

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DMO: Website to be a hub for visitors to the Sisters area Continued from page 3

contains the primary logo as well as a palette of eight colors to be used in all materials produced — evergreen, leaf, sky, bark, gold, trail dust, black, and white. Besides the full logo, there is a monogram version for special use as door signage, t-shirts, or when there are space constraints. The primary logo is quite simple, drawing on Sisters’ Western heritage, while also having a slightly modern feel. The creators described it this way: “The serif typeface has been customized just for Sisters, adding Western flair, but making it feel like a boutique brand with a distinctive personality. The combination of strong letter forms with more delicate type suggests that there is more to Sisters than meets the eye. We added the ‘EST.’ established date to lend historical credence and paired it all with ‘Oregon’ to make sure people know exactly where we are.” To help convey the Sisters brand personality, illustrations were selected that can be used in materials and can also be used in conjunction with the logo. The drawings include the Three Sisters, a pine tree, a horse head, and the antlered head of a mule deer. Any of the illustrations can be used with any of the brand colors. There are three individual typefaces, each for specific purposes, to provide a sense of continuity over time and materials. All elements used in marketing and correspondence blend together to create a professional, cohesive look. According to the creators, “Secondary pattern elements for use in layouts are symbols of Western culture and its diverse influences. Quilt patterns convey a feeling of warmth, comfort, and tradition. Paisley’s intricate and flowing patterns, which gained popularity in the West during the 18th and 19th centuries, evoke a sense of elegance and adventure.” The year 2023 saw the hiring of Scott Humpert as the DMO executive director, and the establishment of the Board of Directors which meets on a regular basis. The priority was to do all the organizational setup, starting at ground zero. During that year, they conducted a community survey of stakeholders and businesses. They studied other destination resort towns to determine Sisters’ unique position and how to talk about that uniqueness. By year’s end, they were up and running and ready for business. A branding committee, including several board members, business owners, and Humpert, put out a request for proposals and selected

Lookout, based in Portland, as the agency to create all the elements to go into the marketing, communications, and website. They began their work in July with a projected finish date of January 2024, but finished up in November of last year. According to their website, “Lookout focuses on helping destinations, and craft food, beverage, and hospitality clients define their unique offerings and communicate that experience to the world through brand development, strategic marketing planning, and breakthrough campaigns. Lookout works as a collaborative pulling together teams specific to each project from a wide-reaching network of some of the finest creative talent anywhere.” Humpert is currently a staff of one, and over the past year he has been working nonstop. The budget will determine when and if a second employee can be hired, a position that would require someone with multiple skills. The current operating budget is funded by one-third of the annual transient lodging tax (TLT) collected by the City from lodging establishments, and fluctuates from year to year, or $350,000 minimum. Because the DMO is a 501(c)(6), it is not eligible to apply for many of the grants available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Humpert doesn’t want to rely on grants to build capacity because they are temporary sources of income. When they are gone, often the capacity, like an employee, must go, too. Humpert will be looking for opportunities to provide a steady, sustainable income stream beyond

the TLT. If 2023 was about organizing and getting up and running, Humpert says 2024 will be about doing fundamental marketing built around the logo, brand, and supporting artwork. Last Monday, the website had a soft launch, allowing for some of the functionality to be tested, making sure all links worked. During 2023, Explore Sisters was accessed through a Central Oregon Visitors website and didn’t contain all the information now available. The first phase of the website is inviting people to visit Sisters and providing them with links to what to do and where to stay and eat. Phase Two, which should be complete in several months, will contain fun enhancements, a community calendar with short descriptions, and links to the websites of the events’ sponsoring organizations. The website can also be used as a referral source for local businesses and organizations. Plans include prioritizing the information and artwork by season to keep the website current and fresh. At the bottom of the website on the left is the link to tourism industry resources, news, and events. There is also a space to sign up to get Sisters trip ideas by email and links to Facebook and Instagram. Humpert explained, “The DMO website is the hub of our marketing of Sisters. It acts as a referral site to restaurants, lodging, retail establishments, adventures, anything a visitor might be looking for. All our ads and communications will direct people to ExploreSisters.com.”

HOOPS: Lady Outlaws are having a strong season Continued from page 7

them easily is probably why we got off to such a slow start to the game. It’s not the first time we’ve had a slow start and our challenge is to figure out how to kick start our intensity and execution at the opening tip.” On Thursday, the Outlaws faced top ranked Pleasant Hill (PH) who entered the game at 4-0 in league and ranked No. 4 in the state. The first quarter was a defensive battle. At the close of the first quarter the Outlaws trialed 4-5. In the second period the Billies picked up their defensive pressure to half court, and got some steals that they converted into breakaway layins. They also got the ball inside to their strong post player, Claire Crawford, and those two factors allowed them to go on a run and score 15 points in the quarter. The Outlaws continued to miss shots and only made one basket the entire quarter. At the half Sisters was down 6-20. At halftime Patton talked with his team about taking better care of the ball, moving the ball quicker on offense, and doing a better job on the boards. In the third period they cut down their turnovers, played solid defense, and held the Billies to eight

points, and put up five points of their own. Sisters actually won the final quarter, 9-8, but it was a little too late and the Billies recorded the win. Top scorers for the Outlaws were Reid with seven and Jenna Lake with six. “For three out of the four quarters we played the fourthranked team in the state pretty evenly.” Patton said. On Saturday the Outlaws hammered the Hawks and walked off the court with an easy win. Lake had her best game of the season, scoring a teamleading 14 points, which included a three-pointer in all four quarters. Lutz was also dialed in from behind the arc and hit four long balls in the game. Reid scored in all four quarters and finished the night with 11 points. Thorsett scored seven, and Corcoran and Cotner added six points each. Patton said, “I told the team I was pleased they came out and took care of business against a team we were far better than, which we had failed to do on the road at Siuslaw earlier in the week. I was also proud of them for using the game to get better at things that will help us against better teams.” The Outlaws were scheduled to play at Elmira on Tuesday, January 30. They will play at home against Siuslaw on Friday, and then get back on the road on Saturday at Creswell.

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Who’s dangerous?

To the Editor: Regarding Thomas Nitcher’s letter of January 24: Wow! Being a life long Democrat, I was shocked to hear that I’m such a dangerous person. I’ve always considered myself a thoughtful considerate person, but apparently I’ve been busy wrecking energy independence and plotting with ANTIFA. I think comparing the post-Civil War Democratic Party with the one of today is like comparing the Grand Old Republican Party with the MAGA cult of today. The Democrats went through a sea change in the mid-1960s, when President Johnson signed the civil rights bill, and then the voting rights bill into law. The southern Democrats almost to the man (or woman) changed over to the Republican Party. So, in a nutshell, all those absolute blemishes to our country’s history such as the KKK and Jim Crow were inherited by the modern Republican Party. Basic American history. No wonder so many of the southern states are trying to change or ban history books. The Democratic Party disappoints me all the time, but the alternative is out of the question. Maybe someday we’ll have a multi-party system that fits all our needs. A quick note: ANTIFA stands for anti-fascist, so, if you’re not anti-fascist then you are pro-fascist. There’s no in between. It would be difficult, as a Democrat, to be behind ANTIFA when there doesn’t seem to be such an organization, although I’m definitely anti-fascist. I’m constantly amazed by the sheer volume of disinformation and misinformation that’s out there these days. You’d think more people would take the time to find out the truth of things. If Walter Cronkite told them that Trump was a con-man and lost the 2020 election fair and square, they wouldn’t believe him. Bruce Campbell

Let freedom write

To the Editor: In response to Jim Cornelius editorial, January 24 (“The stormy season,” The Nugget, page 2): Jim made a great persuasion for those wishing to express their views in The Nugget. If we hadn’t witnessed the greatest drive to suppress free speech/thoughts in American history during the past eight years I’d tend to agree. Free speech means free; preserved by the blood of those who paid the ultimate price and more since our founding. We humans, created in the image of God, are ‘emotional’ creatures that react to that which is seen and heard. It is literally impossible to un-see what is happening at the border, while hearing Mayorkas claim otherwise before Congress. I say it’s time to “let freedom write” in The Nugget. Do you see and hear what is happening to our young children’s education? What’s up with Harvard? Their initial motto at founding was “Truth for Christ and the Church” now replaced with hate and anti-Semitism. Concerning bias, I’d say for Sisters patriotism and love for our military is one bias that still brings us together every year on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. If you ever visit Washington DC, tour the memorials and then Arlington National Cemetery; you will be moved ‘emotionally’! Every war fought by those who perished or came home maimed in combat had confronted evil forms of tyranny; those seeking absolute power by any means possible. To honor our fallen we the people must now fight for and protect the freedoms paid with the blood of our brave. We’ve witnessed President Biden’s leadership methods and failures; seemingly expressed in the past by the tyrannical monster Lenin: “We must be ready to employ trickery, deceit, lawbreaking, withholding and concealing truth…We can and must write in a language which sows among the masses hate, revulsion, and scorn toward those who disagree with us.” Jeff Mackey

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FOLK FESTIVAL/SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP As the fish art installation on Highway 20 came down last week to make room for roundabout construction (see story, page 1), many in Sisters were reminded of how integral the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is in the arts and music programming of the Sisters School District. The fish art that has been in place for eight years was created with funding by a Studio to School grant through Sisters Folk Festival in partnership with Sisters School District. It’s just one of a wide range of such programs, that have evolved over the past 25 years. They include: The Americana Project at Sisters High School; the Americana Luthier Program; Outlaw Strings Fiddle and Guitar Club & Creativity Club at Sisters Middle School; a SFF KidZone and Community Celebration with Big Ponderoo; summer camps with Outlaw Strings; visual arts creativity camps and theater camp, and more. SFF Presents (the festival’s umbrella organization) plans to give the GRO Americana Project senior scholarships up to $20,000 per year. “I want to shed some light on the great work being done each day by our teachers that we support,” said SFF Creative Director Brad Tisdel. “That includes Rick Johnson, (Americana Project); Jason Chinchen, Tony Cosby, (Luthier Program); Melissa Stolasz and Steven Livingston, (Outlaw Strings); and Judy Fuentes, (Sisters Middle School Art and Creativity Club). Of course, Kayla Golka and Bethany Gunnarson continue to do amazing work in SHS music and art, including gallery space for SHS art in May at SAW (Sisters Art Works).” The partnership dates back to 2000, when SFF board members Dick Sandvik and Kathy Deggendorfer sought to create an educational outreach program called the Americana Project. Tisdel, who contracted to set the project up, recalled that it was “an exceptional opportunity to do programming that is innovative, creative in its nature, and self-expressive”. “To their credit Sisters School District was willing to partner pretty deeply with a community non-profit to do programming in a public school.”

The partnership has benefitted both SFF and the school district. “I think it works because both entities value the arts-and-music culture and all it brings to students,” said SFF Presents Executive Director Crista Munro. She says that the programs are part of graduating “creative people that we send out into the world to problem-solve”.

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