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Wednesday, January 21, 2024

Fire consumes Sisters home under remodel Developing A home undergoing an extensive remodel was destroyed by fire in the early hours of February 15. According to SistersCamp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD), firefighters responded at 2 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, to a report of a house fire in the 69000 block of Old Barn Court northeast of Sisters. Crews arrived to find a large home heavily involved in fire, with fire venting through the roof of the structure. The initial arriving engine crews from Sisters, supported by an engine from the Cloverdale Fire District (CFD) and a ladder truck from Black Butte Ranch Fire District (BBRFD), were able to bring the fire under control, however the home and contents were a total loss. Because this incident occurred in a rural area with no fire hydrants nearby, it was supported by water tenders from SCSFD, CFD, and Bend Fire & Rescue, the fire district reported. The home was undergoing a significant remodel and was unoccupied when the fire broke out. One firefighter suffered a minor injury due to a slip on ice. The firefighter was treated on the scene and released by

young jazz talent in Sisters By Olivia Nieto Correspondent

PHOTO COURTESY SISTERS-CAMP SHERMAN FIRE DISTRICT

A fire in the early hours of February 15 totally destroyed a home on Old Barn Court northeast of Sisters. paramedics. Property loss is estimated to be $2.5 million dollars. Cause of the fire is under investigation by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office. “On arrival we found defensive fire conditions, meaning that the fire had progressed throughout the structure and it was unsafe for firefighters to enter,” said

Making the call to cancel school By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

Sisters School District #6 canceled school last Thursday and Friday due to weather, the first back to back closures since “snowmageddon” — the crushing snow event in 2016-2017. Even with a brutal forecast or National Weather Service warning or advisory, the decision is not made the night before. School Superintendent, Curt Scholl, said, “We must wait to make the call because sometimes the big storms that are expected don’t show up. “I’ve seen forecasts for a day for between four and

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10 inches of snow,” he said. “Four inches is not a problem. Ten is. Then there’s always the question of whether it actually shows up.” Scholl explains that safety is the driving consideration — primarily for the students, but for staff and the bus drivers as well. “Parents with 4-wheel drive SUVs may be able to get around just fine. That doesn’t mean a school bus will,” he said. I t ’s a j o i n t d e c i sion between Scholl and Operations Director Ryan Stock, who lives in Redmond. Stock is on the See SCHOOL on page 28

Tim Craig, Deputy Chief for Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District. “Part of the roof had already collapsed prior to our arrival, and remaining portions of the home collapsed shortly after we got there.” Craig went on to say, “I’d like to thank our partner agencies of CFD and BBRFD for their support

on this incident, as well as Bend and Redmond Fire for providing an engine and an ambulance to cover our region while we were busy with this fire.” The total response included three fire engines, one ladder truck, five water tenders, five chief officers, twenty-eight firefighters, and four support volunteers.

Many people around the world share a love for jazz, but seldom do they have the chance to learn and play with professionals in public settings. Robert Sposato, an avid jazz enthusiast, organizes events to expose young musicians around Central Oregon to what it feels like. Traditionally, these jams have taken place in The Belfry, but new connections with band director Kayla Golka and an emerging generation of young players made the Sisters High School auditorium the new location for a recent jam event. “When Kayla Golka offered the high school auditorium and all its facilities and amenities, it was a no-brainer for me,” said Sposato. “Previously we had to haul all kinds of equipment, but at the high school See JAZZ on page 12

Deputy Myers is on patrol in Sisters By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Wi t h D e p u t y A a r o n Myers on patrol in Sisters, the Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office (DCSO) Sisters contingent is once again fully staffed, with three deputies and a lieutenant operating out of the local substation. Deputy Myers is new to the Sisters office, but he has 16 years of experience with DCSO, serving six of those years as assistant coordinator for the DCSO Search and Rescue Unit. Deputy Myers told The Nugget that he sought the open position in Sisters because “there’s a great group of people who work here (and) Sisters is a great community.” He said he

PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS

Deputy Aaron Myers has brought the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Sisters contingent back to full strength. ‘thought it would be a very good assignment.’ The deputy grew up in Bend, and his career path

was set from his youth. “I’ve always wanted to See DEPUTY on page 29

Letters/Weather ............... 2 In the Pines........................7 Entertainment ................. 11 Fun & Games ................... 20 Crossword ...................... 29 Meetings .......................... 3 Announcements...............10 Neighbors ................... 13-19 Obituaries ................. 22-23 Classifieds................. 30-31

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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.

Stupidity on drugs To the Editor: I’m amazed that some state legislators are surprised at the massive increase in drug use and drug related deaths in our county and state. It does not take a genius to realize that when you legalize “small quantities” of virtually every drug that is illegal to possess in 49 other states, you are declaring Oregon as the new Disneyland for those addicted to drugs. It has also added to the homeless crisis. I know, drug addiction, once started, is an illness and the good intention is to treat it as

such. But to pass measure 110 making drug use (and subsequently drug dealing since this is where their customers are) a tourist attraction seems to be stupidity at its highest, even if done with good intentions. I just hope Oregon legislature doesn’t pass another bill legalizing AR-15s for all mentally imbalanced people. But, then again, I would not be surprised. Bill Carmichael 

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Winter won’t let go...

Sisters got another round of winter weather, which is inconvenient for commuters — but it sure is pretty. PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT

None of your business? By James Cunningham, Brig Gen (ret), UFAF Guest Columnist

Unless you have been living in a cave for the past year, you cannot help being exposed to some degree to the political fighting going on between the current and immediate past administrations over the handling of “classified” information. The discussion and debate over the safeguarding of the nation’s secrets has been playing out in a very public forum from the news media to the courtroom. Is that good or bad? It certainly raises issues that the general public rarely pays attention to. Why do we need to guard state secrets? Should we discuss such an important issue in the public square? Safeguarding state secrets, or for that matter, industrial secrets, has been a priority for as long as humans have felt the need to hold an advantage over another by denying access to information that could shift that advantage. As humans advanced, the need to maintain tactical advantage over other groups became more important. Holding onto information that guaranteed an advantage in procuring limited food stocks could literally make a difference between life or death. As civilizations developed and governments formed, controlling access to information that protected their societies became central to maintaining growth and dominance. With the coming of “The Enlightenment,” developing democratic concepts began to challenge authoritative rule and controlling vital information became more of a balancing act for democracies; for kings, emperors, or dictators, not so much. The American Revolution produced the world’s first representative democratic government, a truly grand experiment in modern governance. The founding fathers were acutely aware of the importance of guarding secrets that would give the Continental Army the tactical advantage to carry the day. In 1774, members of the Continental Congress resolved “that the doors be kept shut during the time of business” and “to keep the proceedings secret, until the majority shall direct them to be made public.” In doing so lawmakers were able to maintain the advantage and ultimately establish a new

nation, free to develop at a reasonable rate with little or no interference from the outside world. Maintaining state secrets was so important to these early lawmakers that they addressed the issue in the Constitution. Article 1, Section 5 states that Congress “shall keep a journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their judgment require Secrecy.” Today, secrecy is considered critical in maintaining national security and is aimed at keeping military, political, and advanced technical information out of the hands of foreign enemies. Our government determined that information that has the potential to cause “exceptionally grave damage” to national security shall be kept “classified,” and shared only with those who have a “need to know”. In a representative democracy it has become a delicate balancing act between the public’s “right to know” vs. its “need to know” and responsibility of the government to keep citizens safe by withholding state secrets. Most of my adult life was spent in the U.S. Air Force and over my three-decade career I was responsible for guarding some of the nation’s most important military secrets at the highest level. For more than 15 years I had a security clearance above “Top Secret,” I held a clearance that allowed me access to “special programs and procedures” related to military operations. The clearance did not afford me access to any information; only information I had a need to know to complete mission requirements. I often thought about the responsibility I carried, and wondered what the consequences of mishandling the information would be, not only for myself, but more importantly, the nation. To this day, even though I am retired and no longer possess a top-level security clearance, I am sworn to secrecy not to discuss what I know with anyone, any place, at any time. Publicizing classified information, at any level, can have devastating effects on a nation’s security. It could increase its vulnerability to exploitation or attack from an enemy foreign or domestic. It’s a dangerous world out there. Secrets help keep us safe.

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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Science club explores VR and quality of life

An affray to remember

Did you ever watch something on a screen and wish you could jump right through it and into the action? With the emergence of virtual reality and social virtual worlds, it is possible — and often with surprising effects. Although we often see news headlines that talk about the dark side of technology, consider, too, how interactions in these places can improve an 87-year-old Parkinson’s patient’s quality of life and mobility. Dr. Donna Davis, director of the Oregon Reality Lab and the Immersive Media Communication program at the University of Oregon, followed this true story of a woman who found

By Maret Pajutee Correspondent

When Tillman Glaze built his cabin at the base of Black Butte in 1881, he chose a remote and peaceful place. The homestead had 160 acres of meadow on the edge of a forest of huge ponderosa pine, Indian Ford Creek, and mountain views of the snowy Three Sisters. Till, as he was called, was a man whose life seemed to revolve around making music with his beloved violin, racing horses, playing cards, drinking, and violence. He had moved his family from Dallas to Prineville after killing two members of the Whitley family following a card game dispute in the saloon he owned. He was acquitted on both counts for selfdefense but the family he had injured did not forgive and forget. They hired a convict to kill Till’s father Rueben Glaze in a bungled scheme of revenge. Till was worried with good reason and was said to have always been looking over his shoulder. He practiced daily with his sixshooter until he mastered a quick draw, and could shoot accurately with either hand. But after he relocated to Prineville to get some distance from the feuding family, he found himself in the middle of cattle wars and a turbulent period of

community and purpose through her avatar. Not only did she discover improved mobility, but she inspired an entire community of Parkinson’s patients to use these technologies to find support and more. This community also led Dr. Davis to study the opportunities and effects of emerging technologies on marginalized populations. Dr. Davis will share her expertise on immersive media at the next lecture in the Frontiers in Science series, presented by the Sisters Science Club at The Belfry, on Tuesday, February 27, at 7 p.m. See SCIENCE on page 21

Sisters gets set to sing Tillman Glaze played his fiddle at dances. PHOTO PROVIDED

vigilante justice. The meadow near Sisters was summer pasture for his horses and cows, and a peaceful July interlude for his family, away from the bustle of the saloon he bought in Prineville. His son Warren recounted that those summers were some of his favorite memories of childhood among the big pines and the creek. Till had a race track near the head of the Metolius River to test his steeds, maybe close to where Riverside Campground

sits today. The story of his time in Prineville and at the meadow near Sisters which still bears his name, has all the elements of a classic Western, with outlaw hideouts, saloon standoffs, and a haunted house. See https://www.nuggetnews. com/story/2021/10/12/ news/the-ghostsof-glazemeadow/32476.html. In 1891 Till sold his Glaze Meadow property to See AFFRAY on page 4

It has been four long years since Portland’s Low Bar Chorale – all professional touring musicians – made the trek to Sisters for a band-led sing-along. The community is now invited to raise voices to celebrate their return to The Belfry on Saturday March 2, for an evening of community and song. For this night, you, your friends, your neighbors, and folks you don’t even know are the lead vocalists as the band backs us up on popular tunes. It could be anything from Elvis Presley to Elton John; if you don’t know all the lyrics, they’ll be projected

on The Belfry’s walls. With many fans already in Sisters, the Low Bar Chorale is known for bringing strangers together to “sing like rock stars,” sometimes in threepart harmony. Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC), the event promoter, welcomes all to join the chorus. They ask only that folks contribute what they can at the door to support AFSC’s mission of enhancing livability, promoting good neighborliness, and combating isolation in Sisters Country. See SING on page 11

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.

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Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch In-person community dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab-and-go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs. 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843.

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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his friend, Prineville Sheriff Jim Blakely, and moved to Burns. He bought a property along Malheur Lake and his third drinking establishment, the Tex Saloon. But he soon sold the saloon to focus on race horses and playing music. Numerous news accounts from the East Oregon Herald confirmed that when Till Glaze and his string band came to play, a good time was guaranteed. He also gave private violin lessons and was known as “The Professor”. A c c o u n t s describe him as a popular character with a “bubbling sense of humor”. In “Early Klickitat Valley Days,” by Robert Ballou, (1938) Till is described as a man of striking personality, six feet tall, always attired in western fashion with a cowboy hat, riding boots, and a mustache. He was regarded as being good hearted, likeable, and “a good mixer but not a voluble talker.” But Till had a dark side when he drank. Horse racing was popular in Burns, and Till grew his business of breeding and selling race horses, becoming well-known in racing circles across the Northwest. One of his favorites, a beautiful gray horse named Wasco, often competed against other horses in Burns named Red Bird, Snip, Soda Water Jim, Pay Day, and Gold Dust. September 5, 1894 was

CORRECTION & CLARIFICATION • The date for the performance reference in “Sisters songwriter part of She’s Speaking-LIVE” (The Nugget, February 14, page 3) was incorrect. The Bend Tower Theater presentation of She’s Speaking-LIVE is scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. • Anginette Echols, who is working on the case of the missing veteran Kirsten Clarke, is an advocate for Disabled American Veterans Jackson County Chapter 8 and not an employee of the Veterans Administration. Clarke was described as a Marine veteran. She served as a Navy Corpsman attached to a Marine unit.

and dropped out of the race. Howard was known as a dangerous man when provoked. Till was described as “a man of the same stripe” and abusive when angry and drunk. Parker was rated as generally well behaved except when drinking. The news article said they hoped young Jack would learn and “let the cursed stuff alone that results when taken into the stomach, in crazing the brain.” Howard came looking for Glaze that night and eight shots were fired in the Tex Saloon. Amidst the gunsmoke and booming shots, the patrons must have run in a panic from the room. When the smoke cleared, it was evident Howard’s shots at Till had found their mark. Till’s years of practice with his gun finally paid off as he fell, and with his dying shot he killed Howard. An inquest into the affair found Parker had also shot Howard, and he was sentenced to 7-1/2 years in prison for manslaughter. Glaze returned to Prineville in a coffin carried by a freight wagon, the same day that D IDE OV PHOTO PR Howard was buried

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in Burns. Perhaps Till suspected he would come to a violent end too soon and he had an early kind of life insurance through an organization called the Ancient Order of U n i t e d Wo r k m e n that paid out $2,000. Glaze’s musical family went on with their lives, and his son Warren became quite a renowned composer. Son Prince worked near Sisters as a forest ranger. His beautiful daughter Maggie was often reported in Burns and found welcome among her father’s old friends. In 1901 the news reported an unusual siting of a large black timber wolf roaming at the old Glaze ranch. If Till’s spirit lingered, perhaps it found a home in the wild visiting the property along Malheur Lake, which he called “the best place a crow ever flew over.”

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the day the music died in Burns, when things came to a tragic end back at the Tex Saloon. The Burns newspaper told the story under the title “A Shooting Affray,” the word “affray” describing an instance of violent fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace. There had been words said at a horse race between Till and two of the jockeys, Bud Howard and Jack Parker. Parker’s horse Mackey had won, while Howard’s horse Wild Bill had become uncontrollable

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Till Glaze’s fiddle case. As Western as it gets. Or maybe Till still visits the peaceful expanse of Glaze Meadow, and on a full moon night in July an old violin tune plays harmony with the calls of the nighthawks and coyotes floating across the tall grass. (Special thanks to the Claire McGill Luce Western History Room at the Harney County Library in Burns for their research on Tillman Glaze.)

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Frontiers in Science PRESENTED BY THE SISTERS SCIENCE CLUB

XR AS COMMUNICATION: THE FUTURE IS HERE Dr. Donna Davis

Virtual reality is no longer just for games and entertainment. The field of immersive media includes augmented reality (AR), extended reality (ER), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI). How are these emerging platforms being used in marketing and politics? Can virtual worlds be used for community support and fundraising? Dr. Donna Davis, director of the Oregon Reality Lab and the Immersive Media Communication program at the University of Oregon, will discuss these technological innovations.

Tuesday, February 27, 7 p.m. The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters Doors open at 6 p.m. for social hour, food & drink! Admission: $5 at the door; Teachers & Students - FREE Save the Date: Tuesday, March 26 | Dr. Jerry Freilich on River Ecology

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Drones buzzing Sisters Country By Bill Bartlett Correspondent

A local resident recently raised concerns about drone traffic over private property — and what the law allows. She told The Nugget that she has “repeatedly seen drones (daytime and nighttime) over our property and in the area even directly over our home which is on 68 acres. It is very unsettling. We have reported to Deschutes County Sheriff, but there is clearly nothing they can do…and it may not even be illegal.” She’s not alone in raising this issue. The skies over Sisters are seeing an increase in drones, technically a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). Once the purview of the military, and then hobbyists, drones today are in widespread use by nearly every public agency. It’s possible that the drone over Martin’s property is employed by any number of alphabet agencies — ODFW (Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife), USFWS (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, ODF (Oregon Department of Forestry. Maybe even the Sheriff’s office or OSP (Oregon State Police). In Sisters Country, drones are used to track wildlife, especially wolves and migrating herds. OSP uses them as an assist in finding poachers. ODF puts them up to assess fire threat. There’s also the possibility that your insurance carrier is using one to evaluate your roof or outbuildings. Maybe the roofer is using one to pinpoint a leak. Or it could be

the teenagers down the road trying out their newest toy. Realtors often use drones as a tool in marketing properties. Even models under $500 have amazingly good cameras and most with 4K (movie grade) video. Can they take photos or videos of your property? Technically, yes, but they can’t spy on you or invade your privacy. It can be a fine line. Generally speaking you have no expectation of privacy if you can be seen from outside your property line from a public space. So, if somebody can see you sunbathing by walking or driving past your property you are fair game. You are in the public square so to speak. The public has little awareness about the right to photograph anything that can be seen in public, and that there is no expectation of privacy in public. A photographer, a video crew, anyone can photograph you and no consent is needed. What about children? Even without parental permission, photography is legal. There’s no expectation of privacy in public, kids included. No person creating imagery is required to stop when you enter their view, or your kids, or your pets, and everyone is a legitimate subject if they can be seen from a public place. Even inside your home, if someone wants to photograph you through the windows, you have the right to close the blinds to create privacy, but you don’t have the right to stop someone from photographing what they can see while you’re in public view.

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Drone use has wide latitude under the law — even though it is unsettling to some residents. If you have a four-foot or five-foot privacy fence, a six foot tall person can see you and can take your picture from outside your property. But they would be violating your rights were they to come onto your property and take the photo. Taking photographs and video of things that are plainly visible in public spaces is a constitutional right — and that includes airports, refineries, the outside of federal buildings, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties. Oregon is trying to tighten things up. There are very strict state laws with respect to law

enforcement use of drones in surveillance. Oregon statute allows that under certain conditions a landowner can bring an action against someone flying a drone lower than 400 feet over their property if they notified the owner/operator that they did not want a drone flown over their property at that height. Good luck in finding the operator. Drones are banned in most Oregon State Parks including Smith Rock — not by law, but by administrative rule. Likewise on most college campuses. Or historic sites. You cannot fly a drone in our National Parks primarily as

a protection of wildlife and habitat. States defer to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for basic rules of operation. Their rules are few and obvious. For example you cannot fly a drone over people in a parade or sporting event. Or over traffic. Or near airports. During wildfire emergencies, airspace can be restricted to prohibit drones. As of December 31, there were 790,918 drones registered with the FAA, 369,528 in the hands of commercial drone operators. To learn more go to https:// www.faa.gov/uas.

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Tracking across Sisters Country By Scott Bowler Correspondent

Oh, wow — what’s that print? I’m sure you’ve had that same reaction numerous times when encountering animal tracks. “What is it?” is the most obvious question to ask upon seeing tracks in dirt, mud, or snow, but it’s especially interesting to explore “why is that here?” and “what was the animal doing?” Tracking can take a lifetime to learn well, but the obvious first step is to get out there to try to find and identify tracks, follow some trails, and piece together the story of what happened. Note that I’m using “tracks” very broadly here to include other clues and signs, such as chew marks, food stashes, lost feathers and fur, egg shells, shed skins, bones, and burrows, nests, or other homes. It can be complicated, but field investigation is a fascinating way to “see” wild animals. Where to start? First, find a good place and time—not too hard actually, because animals are everywhere. However, some times and places are better than others. Generally speaking, areas further from people, cars, and dogs are going to be more productive. This time of year, overnight snowfall (or rain) makes some of the best conditions possible, so get up and out the door early to beat the morning rush of dog walkers, commuters, and cars. Local sidewalks, gardens and parks, passages between unfenced yards, and transition zones between urban and “wild” areas can all yield good results, but it’s more fun and productive to go further afield because you’ll find greater animal diversity with less human disturbance. All of us are creatures of habit, and we like an easy, safe, familiar route—or nice short cut. Try to think like an animal: what’s the more direct route; where is it easier to walk; what cover is there; where are the hiding places or nesting areas en route (tree hollows, debris piles, brush, logs, etc); is there an

escape route? Water sources are vital and reliable places to investigate, and you will always find trails leading to and from water, along river banks, sandbars, and lakeshores. Fresh snow, or even heavy frost, allows you to easily find trackways. Look for combinations of space and shelter that define a habitat, in biological parlance the “ecotones” between one resource and another. Rock piles shelter pika, mice, voles, chipmunks, and squirrels. More open and brushy areas have rabbits, hares, mice, and deer. Woodlands house squirrels, chipmunks, and porcupines, shelter deer and elk, and host a great many birds. Fields and grassy patches provide seeds and bugs for birds and a variety of small rodents. Waterways and marshes feed and shelter large varieties of critters, including otter, beaver, mink, and waterfowl. Where there’s prey you’ll find owl, hawk, coyote, bobcat, cougar, and

now even wolf predators taking advantage of the hunting opportunities. In every case, the earlier you get out, the fresher the snow or mud, and the further from crowds, the better. That said, you don’t always have to travel: I’ve tracked deer, raccoon, coyote, bobcat, several rodent varieties, many birds, even a cougar, on the roads and trails leading from my front door. Local hot spots include: • Indian Ford Creek, especially restoration areas at Glaze Meadow and Black Butte Swamp, or Calliope Crossing wetlands, all west of Sisters. • Whychus Creek, upstream of the pedestrian bridge in the habitat restoration area, off Elm Street/ Three Creek Road, south of Sisters. • Whychus Creek Preserve, a few miles downstream of Sisters, has excellent variety, as does the Alder Springs area.

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Raccoon prints on a log over Whychus Creek. • Peterson Ridge Trail System, especially the southern segments along the escarpment, shelters many deer and I’ve twice tracked a cougar there. • Around Suttle Lake and downstream along the outflow creek can be good for otter. • The Deschutes River Trail, particularly early in the mornings between Lava Island and Benham Falls, is

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In the

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9 Ways to Gain Media Coverage “How do I get featured in the media?” It’s a question I hear a lot. Business owners, nonprofits, event producers, entrepreneurs, artists: they all ask. The answers reflect my experience as a freelance writer and editor for approximately four zillion years. I’ve been Senior Editor for a branding and interactive agency in New York; I’ve written restaurant reviews for alternative weeklies. Music and performance critic, horoscope columnist, early Internet content creator, you name it, I’ve probably written it. The Nugget may be especially dear to my heart, but I’m not on its staff. I also work frequently with Plazm, a branding, design,

and creative content firm in Sisters and Portland. I’m their consulting editorial director, again not on staff. This is all to say that my opinions here are my own — not Plazm’s, not The Nugget’s. So. How does one get media attention? You probably know you’re supposed to buy ads, send out press releases (PR), do social media, place public service announcements. Or something. In a larger organization, on-staff professionals will create a communications plan and oversee its execution. In-house pros frequently request that outside firms and freelancers bring in their wider perspectives and expertise. That’s why humongous corporations like Nike, rock stars like Sting, and cable channels like SyFy don’t even blink at paying me and my colleagues to help. But at heart, I’m rooting for the little guy—family businesses and useful nonprofits. It’s frustrating to see how the big guys can afford outside help where smaller orgs can’t. The big guys also have the institutional history, knowledge, and experience to understand the value of outside helpers, and the longterm return on investment on marketing and communications expenditures. Can your little organization afford what a global corporation can? Probably not.

But you can save up, understanding that — especially if your organization grows— you may need professionals later. In the meantime, you can show discernment in your outreach efforts. Figure out what’s worth focusing on, experimenting with, or committing to (even if it means ending your sentence with the occasional preposition). Most companies do not need a robust, time-consuming presence on every social and search platform, for example. In fact, good coverage in traditional media such as newspapers, TV, magazines, and radio can drive social and get shared. Let’s say you decide to focus on local media coverage. Today we’ll use the example of co-housing, a cool way of approaching housing, community, and property ownership. When an international co-housing advocacy group had trouble attracting media interest for their local co-housing communities, I advised them along these lines: 1. Be timely. Frame your story to highlight something that’s happening right now. “People enjoy co-housing” is not a story the journalist can sell to her editor. However, “Baby Boomer retirees seek community housing in record numbers” is a story. “We are having another co-housing conference” is barely a story.

“Taylor Swift just posted from a co-housing space in Copenhagen; learn more at our annual conference” is a story. 2. Creatively contextualize the role of your event or community in the larger culture. Ride on current trends. The Boomer retirement issue is a long trend that will need new coverage angles for years. Tiny houses, Airstream trailers, loneliness among senior citizens, reducing carbon footprints, and reducing houselessness are subjects of great interest. Is there an angle on one of these, relative to your co-housing community? 3. The media likes good visuals. Your co-housing community will have a booth at the street fair? OK, yawn. How about: your community’s booth is sponsoring free face-painting for all kids. Hire a good makeup artist. Invest in excellent photography of cute kids in wild face paint, in your co-housing courtyard. Now we have a story! You can use these photos for years to come. 4. Integrate your PR efforts with all your outreach and events. Make sure they are on-brand and in keeping with your strategy and mission. Smaller orgs and companies often squander their time and money on scattershot efforts. 5. Target your journalists and media outlets. Do your

research. Most of the PR I’ve received in my kazillion-year career has been irrelevant to my coverage, a waste of my time. Show that you care enough about your story, and the journalist or publication, to pitch something relevant to them. Sending a press release to AARP? Quote Joan Baez in it, use statistics relevant to retirees. Sending PR about that same event to an urban alt-weekly? Open with a snarky paragraph and quote a hip DJ or chef. 6. Over time, build relationships with your mediafolk; we’ll talk more about that in an upcoming column. 7. Format things the way each media outlet likes them to look. Always include the essential who, what, where, when, how, and why within the first two paragraphs. 8. Triple-check your facts: time, address, spelling of the photographer credit, etc. Don’t make your journalist sweat to find quality information! Make your PR easy to turn into a real story. 9. Hire a professional. Some folks build their own houses; most of us hire a contractor. A lot more people attempt to do their own marketing, communications, and PR…but they’re about as qualified to do the job as I am to build you a house. Hope these items are useful! Reach me at tiffany@ plazm.com.

Another Perspective By Pastor Steve Stratos

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Worldview: A Question of Destiny

Many a child growing up has been asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is our hope for the future. Many a high school graduate looks for a better college. Many an adult has worked hard looking to better themselves with a promotion or pay raise. This is something we all have in common. We have also experienced our hopes being dashed and deferred. Sometimes our hopes are misplaced and are nothing more than wishful thinking. Where do these hopes and dreams originate? Over the last few weeks, I have been talking about developing a worldview. This is a perspective that is reasonable and built around four big questions. The question of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny — a future hope. Our answers

need to correspond and be cohesive with each other. They need to be logically consistent, empirically reliable, and experientially relevant. If you were around in the ’60s, it would be hard to escape hearing the great speech by Dr. Martin Luther King. He made it to a crowd in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. “I have a dream today.” He dreamt that there would be a day when “the rough places were made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, a dream where people would live in harmony with one another, where character would be more important than color.” This was his hope. His dream was consistent with what he believed about origin. He believed that we were made in the image of God. He believed each human being had inherent value.

It gave humanity purpose, and it would inspire his morality, and give hope for the future. He had a biblical worldview that was built on a transcendent hope. This hope was built around the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who overcame the worst of mankind to offer new life and restorative hope. Viktor Frankl, author of “Man’s Search For Meaning” and survivor of the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz, discovered that those who had a hope were better equipped to survive. He discovered that the hope was transcendent and gave survivors purpose, which led them to treat their fellow prisoners with kindness. We all want a better world, a better destiny. What does this world look like? Our hope is influenced by our understanding of what it means to be human — origin.

Am I living consistently and purposefully with my answer? Does my answer influence the morality I live by? Jesus died for this worldview and offers us a transcendent hope. We all play a part in our future, and the future of our world. The wise King Solomon wrote, “God has placed eternity in our hearts.” This is the source of the longing for a better world, a place that is prepared for us. We can begin to live out that hope today in preparation for a better tomorrow. We will need help. This is why Jesus died and in His resurrection there’s a new power to live differently. It’s made available to each one of us. This is the transcendent hope we are looking for. This

is the worldview that is both rational and plausible. There is eyewitness testimony to its powerful reality. Much of the world will be celebrating this reality, Easter, on Sunday, March 31. I want to invite you to come celebrate with us at Sisters Community Church at 9:30 a.m. and hear about this hope. Next week I want to give you some good reasons why I choose a biblical worldview. The Bible is not a book of myths, legends, and fairy tales. It is a reliable collection of historical documents written down by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2024 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

Lake Creek Lodge creates new dining experience By Sue Stafford Correspondent

Amidst the quiet of winter among the pines, something exciting is building at Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Workers have been busy for months making upgrades and creating new spaces using very special local materials. The public will be able to see the changes to the dining room and bar as of Wednesday, March 6, with the bar opening at 4 p.m. and the dining room at 5 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. Operating days will be Wednesday through Sunday, through early November. Not only are there visual improvements, but a whole new menu will provide gastronomic delights to tempt your taste buds, with the full menu available when the bar opens. Food and beverage manager, Paul Mercer, will be a familiar face to those who frequented the popular Kokanee Café, formerly located in Camp Sherman, and at Sunriver. Those familiar with Mercer’s previous ventures, can attest to the delectable Northwest cuisine presented with creative elegance, accompanied by a select wine list. He also owned The Pig and Pound, a British gastropub, for 12 years in Redmond’s Centennial Park. Chef Sean Hulecki, who opened the restaurant and roof top bar at the renovated Redmond Hotel, was previously at Pronghorn Resort and the Four Seasons in Carlsbad, California. He and his two line cooks will be busy in the kitchen preparing Pacific Northwest cuisine made from locally sourced foods including produce and meat from local farms, salmon caught by Native Americans, and when available, bison from a Central Oregon bison ranch. There are plans for an onsite herb garden. Diners will be able to choose from three different portions. Small plates will run $10-$18 and large plates, including an entrée and sides, will be $20 - $35. On the ala carte menu there will be a choice of six proteins from rib eye steak $38 to fresh steelhead $32. There will be a choice of seven side dishes and eight sauces. Attention to detail is apparent down to the authentic wasabi made from a root vegetable grown

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on the Oregon Coast. Mercer said most wasabi is actually a mustard. Save room for desserts created from scratch by the in-house pastry chef who will also create breakfast pastries to accompany morning coffee and tea, breads, and flat breads. This first season, only dinner will be served as the staff gets everything running smoothly. Mercer hopes to be able to offer weekend breakfasts next year. Catering for weddings held at Lake Creek Lodge will also be available in 2025 for rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. The dining room is refreshingly light with the addition of new hanging Tiffany lights and uplighting on the recently raised ceiling. There will be room for 44 patrons seated at tables crafted from lumber salvaged from a “large ponderosa on the property that was killed by a lightning strike and was in danger of falling on the lodge,” according to Lake Creek owner Gordon Jones. The tree had been stored, to be used in a future project for the lodge. Visible in the tables are the tree’s grain and knots as well as tunnels made by insects. “The bar top is made from Engleman spruce that had been planted on either side of the lodge entrance in 1935. They had grown so large, and were so close to the building, that they were blocking out all light, and their roots were lifting and damaging the foundation,” explained Jones, so they had to be removed and stored. There will be four pine tables in the bar and six seats up at the bar. The backbar is lined in burnished copper that catches the light through a side window. All the woodworking was done by Bryce Bebout of Bebout Industries

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Lake Creek Lodge’s new bar top is made from spruce planted near the lodge in 1935. They had to be removed due to their encroaching on the lodge foundation. The brand on the bar is a new logo for the lodge. in Portland. The kitchen was remodeled several years ago, but even there, the history is evident in the original wooden door on the walk-in cooler. There will be three servers/ bartenders and in June, bussers and dishwashers will join the staff. Jones, who has owned the lodge for over 20 years, and recently moved to Sisters, plans to use the familiar rawhide chairs that have been a fixture for decades, out on the deck this summer, which will also be available for drinks and dining. Eventually, he would like to sell the chairs to people with fond memories of time spent at the lodge and donate the money to Black Butte School. To add to the nostalgia, they will be branded on the back with LC with a pine tree in the middle. All the new tables will also be branded. Mercer and lodge general manager, Forrest Houl, explained they are “modernizing the dining and bar facilities yet retaining the centuryold ambiance with quality materials.” They and Jones

envision Lake Creek Lodge as a center for Camp Sherman, a community resource, with everyone, not only lodge guests, gathering for coffee and pastries, a beer or drink, dinner, and a good conversation. Everyone is welcome to this casual venue, but shoes and shirts are appreciated in

the dining room and bar. Reservations can be made by calling 541-588-2150. The lodge is located on the right, on the road from Highway 20 into Camp Sherman, across from McKenzie Meadows housing development, 13375 SW Forest Service Road #1419, Camp Sherman.

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What do you do when you get a call from a mother who just lost her job and is facing the difficult decision to release her young daughters’ cats to the Humane Society? She knows she now won’t be able to afford to spay and neuter them and is running out of cat food. Furry Friends listens, then schedules and pays for their surgeries, and the mom picks up cat food at the Furry Friends pet food bank. The kitties are staying in their home, the family is staying together. What do you do when a senior man calls crying on the phone, saying he needs to euthanize his 14-year-old cat? He tells you she is his only family, that he has no one else. That he is living on a fixed income and can’t afford to pay for the euthanasia. He is heartbroken. Furry Friends listens and pledges to pay. What do you do when you receive notice a disabled man facing back surgery is about to be sent to collections for the $75 bill at his veterinarian’s office. Furry Friends listens and pays the bill. Furry Friends Foundation is here in Sisters, they listen and they help families with pets. But… Furry Friends just doesn’t have the funding to offer veterinary assistance anymore. Between the increased number of families needing

cat and dog food help and the huge price increase of pet food across the board, Furry Friends is struggling to keep up with the need for help. In fact, our dog food shelves are looking pretty bare this week. We welcome any donations of dog or cat food, broken bags are okay too. Because of a county grant and one generous donor we luckily have been able to continue sponsorships of free spay and neuters for cats and dogs by partnering with the FIXBend program. We had nine animals at the low-cost clinic earlier this month, but those costs do add up fast, $930 for this clinic alone. It is so incredibly rewarding to be able to help these families. Over the past 12 years of running Furry Friends, I’ve gotten to know so many people and their pets. I may not remember the people’s names but I know their dog’s name and if he needs grain-free dog food, or is allergic to chicken, prefers ground to chunky canned food, is a ball junky and wears a size medium dog coat. I also know he is enjoying his new cushy bed. I know that because I received a photo of him snuggled into it with a big thank you from his owner. Furry Friends distributes 2.5-plus tons of dry and wet pet food a month, along with many pet supplies to area families in financial difficulty and seniors on fixed incomes. Often, Furry Friends doesn’t qualify for

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Redmond-based poet Gary Miranda will read from his latest book, “The Must-BeAdmired Things: Collected Poems & Translation,” at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. His son Nicolas Miranda will provide live music before and after. Nicolas has performed widely in the Northwest, both as a solo instrumentalist and as a member of various duets, trios, and bands. “The Must-Be-AdmiredThings” is a collection of four previously published poetry books by Gary Miranda. The collection includes “Listeners at the Breathing Place,” which won the Princeton Contemporary Poetry competition, “Grace Period, Turning Sixty,” and a translation of Rainer Maria Rilke’s “Duino Elegies.” Miranda has taught writing and literature as Fulbright Lecturer at the University of Athens, Greece, and as poetin-residence at Reed College. His poems have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Poetry, Northwest Review and elsewhere. His first book, “Listeners at the Breathing Place,” won the Princeton Contemporary Poetry Competition. Miranda’s awards for poetry include an NEA

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Gary Miranda. Fellowship, nine awards from the Poetry Society of America, and an invitation by The Atlantic Monthly to serve as poet-in-residence at the Robert Frost Place in Franconia, New Hampshire. His poems have been taped for inclusion in Harvard University’s Lamont Poetry Collection and in the Library of Congress Poetry Archive. Miranda received the 2023 Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award presented by Oregon Literary Arts “in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon’s literary community.” Paulina Springs Books is located at 252 W. Hood Ave. For more information call 541-549-0866.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Sisters Schools Music Events

Sisters Middle School will host a band, choir, guitar, and fiddle concert featuring middle school musicians on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The Sisters High School bands and choirs will perform in the high school auditorium on Thursday, March 7 at 7. p.m. Both concerts are free to the public.

Together For Children Playlab

Together For Children is offering a weekly Playlab on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation. Children ages 3 and under along with their caregivers will engage in an interactive playtime with our Early Childhood Educator. Registration is available for $10 per family per week. Scholarships are available. Contact abbie@ together-for-children.org for more information.

Sisters Habitat Volunteers Needed

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.

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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Sisters Library Now Open

The Sisters Library is now open to the public following a temporary closure due to water damage from a burst pipe. Note that work is still underway in the children’s area and community room. These sections of the library will remain closed to allow repairs to continue, which means there may be some elevated noise at times while that work takes place. Regular hours at the Sisters Library are Tuesday– Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Family Story Time

Due to the temporary closure of the Sisters Public Library, this will be held at the Sisters Firehouse Community Hall. Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 years. These stories and songs are designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness, and family engagement. This 25-minute program is on Wednesdays, February 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Sisters Rodeo Parade

Want to participate in the parade? There are limited entries, so don’t wait. Deadline is May 15. Visit sistersrodeo.com and fill out the registration.

Sing Your Hearts Out, Sisters!

Sing your hearts out with the Low Bar Chorale at The Belfry on Saturday, March 2. Hosted by Age Friendly Sisters Country, it’s a night of community, music, and pure energy. These professional musicians will back us on pop/rock hits from Elvis to Elton John. AFSC invites all voices and is asking for any contribution at the door to support their mission to enhance livability and combat isolation in Sisters Country. Embrace the harmony, make new connections, and let Sisters’ musical tradition unite us. Doors open at 6 p.m., singing starts at 7.

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.

STARS Seeks Dispatch Volunteers

While working from home, help STARS transport Sisters Country residents to nonemergency medical appointments. Needed: A computer, the ability to use online apps, and a telephone. Call 541-904-5545. STARS is an AFSC Action Team.

STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transport Patients

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

Free Lunches for Seniors

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

Weekly Food Pantry

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

Free Weekly Meal Service

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

19th Annual Backcountry Film Festival

Calling all skiers, backcountry adventurers, thrill seekers, and winter enthusiasts! Get ready for the annual celebration of winter wildlands through this collection of short films. All proceeds will go to support the efforts of the local nonprofit Discover Your Forest. The Sisters screening will be on Sunday, March 3, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Sisters Movie House. Admission is $25 per person, and tickets can be purchased at www. discoveryourforest.org/events/ backcountry-film-festival/

The Sisters Museum is Open

After a few weeks off for an exhibit changeover the Sisters Museum is now open, with hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4. The Museum is located at 217 N. Spruce Street (behind the old Chamber of Commerce building). Stop by to learn something new about Sisters’ history!

Free Pet Food

Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. Pickups available Thursdays, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind The Nugget.

Your Announcement Here

Schools, churches, nonprofit, recreational and community groups: this is your page to announce your free gatherings and events! Regularly occurring Sisters Country meetings are listed on the Sisters Area Meeting Calendar on page 3 and special events or featured meetings can be listed on this page. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows. Email nugget@ nuggetnews.com or drop off at 442 E. Main Ave. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Fridays.

Sisters Civic Leadership Academy

This spring, C4C is partnering with the City of Sisters to launch the Sisters Civic Leadership Academy. The 6-week program will offer participants a crash course in local government operations, leadership skills development, and a chance to tackle a real-world community challenge. If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if community engagefect ment is for me,” now is a perfect time to test the waters! The ts of Academy is open to residents ner, Sisters Country age 16+. Dinner, childcare, and other accessibility services will be ue provided. Applications are due ply March 8. Learn more and apply at ci.sisters.or.us/administration.

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.

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Let’s Talk: Death, Dying, & Grief

Join the next Let’s Talk meeting on Tuesday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Paulina Springs Books, 252 W Hood Ave. We’re all going to die; why don’t we ever talk about it? Join C4C, plus several local caregivers and “death doulas,” to discuss one of society’s most taboo topics. Dig into stigmas and fears surrounding death, with space provided for folks to share their own experiences with grief, and explore ways to more healthily navigate these topics. Learn more at citizens4community. com/our-events.

Sisters Garden Club Journal

Sisters Garden Club has a Garden Journal that is available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books, The Gallimaufry, Three Sisters Floral, Home Styled, & Metamorphosis, all in Sisters. The multi-year journal includes pages for notes on weather, monthly garden activities, plant details, and more. Sales support the Club and other local nonprofits. Get your copy now. They make great gifts. Please call 971-246-0404 for questions.

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Weighing only 11 pounds, Buff y is a 6-year-old terrier mix who has captured the hearts of staff here at HSCO. She is very shy and needs some encouragement to come out of her kennel, but once you are out on the trails alone with her, she has a curious, affectionate personality. Buffy is the type of girl that you can watch your favorite shows with or happily take on your next adventure. If you think you are Buffy’s forever family, swing by HSCO today!

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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.bahaiteachings.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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Landscaper makes visions a reality

Frankie’s Upstairs Live Music: Brent Alan A local treasure in solo performance. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Location is upstairs at Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave. Tickets, $20, at www.sistersdepot.com/our-events. Paulina Springs Books Book Talk Gary Miranda presents "The Must-Be-Admired Things: Collected Poems & Translations, a collection of four previously published poetry books by Gary Miranda." Gary’s son, Nicolas, will provide live music before and after. 6:30 p.m. Info: www. paulinaspringsbooks.com.

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SING: Event brings community together in Sisters Continued from page 3

“Chasing away isolation and promoting social inclusion are fundamental to livability — so AFSC hopes Sisters will turn out for this community-wide event,” the organization said in a release. “Sisters has long been known for its rich musical tradition, and here is a chance for everyone to join the band for

Sisters-Area Events & Entertainment THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 22

By Jim Cornelius Clint Decker thrives on the creative nature of his work as a landscaper. “It’s pretty cool when you can take nothing and make it into something,” he said. “We’ve done everything from five-acre irrigations to major water features to pergolas with pavers…. I can build anything you can envision.” Decker Landscaping also has expertise in building pole barns. Raised around agriculture from childhood, Decker laid the groundwork for his career in landscaping working for McPheeters Turf. The desire for more creativity and design work led him to set out on his own to found Decker Landscaping with his mother, Vera, who has since passed. Aside from the fundamental knowledge base and skillset of a landscaper, perhaps the most important key to success is the ability to communicate with clients in order to realize their vision for their property. Decker conducts a “walk and talk meeting” with prospective clients to elicit from them what they want out of their project. “As you talk to them, you start to form a picture in their mind,” he said. “You have to get out of them what they’re seeing.” The terrain itself has an impact, especially when

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 23

Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Fest 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets and info at thesuttlelodge.com/wbf. Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights 5 to 8 p.m. Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15 More information at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com. Hoodoo Ski Area Friday Night Lights 4 to 9 p.m. Night lights, live music, and more. Info at www.skihoodoo.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby & Annie 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.

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If you can envision it, Clint Decker can create it. creating water features. “Generally, water features in my experience are dictated by location,” Decker said. “It’s pretty site specific.” When a client has an idea, clearly communicated, the work proceeds smoothly from concept to completion. While it’s a good idea to start thinking about your spring and summer projects now, Decker notes that he makes sure to keep availability in his schedule so he can

best serve his clients. “I try not to overbook and overwhelm myself or my client,” he said. “I’m not one to book up for the whole year.” Decker’s passion for the work is clear as he describes projects completed over the years. “It’s neat,” he said., “when you can walk away from something and say, ‘I did that.’” Contact Clint Decker at 541-548-5174.

one night.” Attendees are encouraged to offer a ride to someone who might not venture out after dark otherwise. “Promise yourself you will meet at least one new person before you go home,” AFSC urged. “Grab the beverage or food of your choice as offered by the fine folks at The Belfry, and get ready to sing.” All ages are welcome (some songs might contain profanity). Because people generally sing better standing up, the limited seating will be

reserved for older adults and anyone who can’t stand for a couple of hours. Embrace the harmony, make new connections, and let Sisters’ musical tradition unite us all. The Belfry doors open at 6 p.m., with singing at 7 p.m.. AFSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation serving as fiscal sponsor to action teams who are out making things better for folks of all ages in Sisters every day. For more information, visit www.belfryevents.com and www.agefriendlysisters.com.

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Hoodoo Ski Area Winter Carnival 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ax throwing, frisbee golf, dummy downhill, snow sculptures, obstacle race, fireworks, and more! Info at www.skihoodoo.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby & Annie 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Live Music: Jon Prince Enjoy guitar music 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Info: fikasisters.com. Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Fest 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets and info at thesuttlelodge.com/wbf.

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 25

Sisters Fire Hall Fireside Series: Dr. Larry Len Peterson sharing stories and photos from his book celebrating Edward S. Curtis, the photographer who documented Native American culture 1896 to 1927. Presented by Three Sisters Historical Society. 2 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m. $10 at the door. Info: 541-610-6323. Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Fest 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets and info at thesuttlelodge.com/wbf. Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to play Scrabble, socialize, and drink coffee. Open to all. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.

TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 27

Ski Inn Taphouse Hotel Live Music: Pete Kartsounes 6-8 p.m. Free entry. Info: www.sisterstaphousehotel.com. The Belfry Frontiers in Science Lecture Series: Dr. Donna Davis on Virtual Reality presented by Sisters Science Club. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m. Adults $5 at the door; teachers and students free. Sisters Movie House Movie & Discussion: "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" 6 p.m. Free tickets at Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. Info: 541-549-1201.

THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 29

Suttle Lodge Fireside Concert Series: Love, Dean 6 to 8 p.m. Doors at 5:30. Tickets $10 at www.bendticket.com.

FRIDAY • MARCH 1

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby & Annie 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114. Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights 5 to 8 p.m. Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15 More information at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com. Hoodoo Ski Area Friday Night Lights 4 to 9 p.m. Night lights, live music, and more. Info at www.skihoodoo.com.

SATURDAY • MARCH 2

Frankie’s Upstairs Live Music: David Jacob-Strain All By Himself — Oregon’s own embarks on national tour. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Location is upstairs at Sisters Depot, 250 W. Cascade Ave. Tickets, $30, at www.sistersdepot.com/our-events. The Belfry Sing Along featuring Portland’s Low Bar Chorale presented by Age Friendly Sisters Country. Lyrics on the walls, and the band keeps the beat and harmonies going. No admission, but donations accepted at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.; singing at 7. More info: www.agefriendlysisters.com Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby & Annie 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114. Hoodoo Ski Area Viking Fest 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lessons, stories, and Nordic culture. Race course with arrow shooting and ax throwing. Info at www.skihoodoo.com.

SUNDAY • MARCH 3

Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to play Scrabble, socialize, and drink coffee. Open to all. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com. 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.

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JAZZ: Pros and students play together to build musical chops Continued from page 1

the full slate of instruments and sound and lights were all right there for us! So many students volunteered to help, I felt like I was on vacation!” The first performance in the auditorium took place on February 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.. It included 19 students from around Central Oregon. Many of these players felt timid about playing in a public setting, but by the end all of them had gained confidence. “I was pretty nervous at the beginning, but then I realized, ‘Hey this isn’t so bad, it’s actually really fun!” said senior trumpet player Kendall Guiney. The professional players who attended included Ken Piaruli on piano, Rick Homer on trumpet, Tom Freedman on bass, and Karl Lindgren on drums. The presence of these seasoned musicians helped the younger ones feel more at ease. This confidence built toward an event the jazz band attended last Saturday. The West Salem Jazz Festival was a chance for the students to showcase their hard work that had been put in the classroom, during the jazz jams, and at home. The Sisters High School Jazz Band gained second place against Pleasantville High School, and felt satisfied with their placing. “I felt like we did better than I expected. Everybody in the band is pretty new, so it’s going to take some work to get to where we want to be,” said Junior Micah Dachtler. This statement bears truth, with the band consisting of five eighth-graders, four freshman, three sophomores, one junior and senior. “I think we grew a lot as a band, especially about the value of style. Notes and rhythms are hard, but learning to be emotionally evocative was our biggest takeaway,” said Golka. Currently the band is working towards their upcoming concert on March 7, and the Jewell Band Festival on April 5.

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Swimmers compete at State By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

The Outlaws swim team wrapped up the 2024 season with strong performances at the OSAA State Championships held at Tualatin Valley Swim Center February 16 and 17. Preliminaries took place Friday with the top six finishers qualifying for the finals. Ella Bartlett picked up a pair of medals over the weekend. She placed fourth in the 200-yard individual medley, clocking 2:24.17. The winner, Marie Mason of Molalla, dominated the field by nearly 14 seconds with a winning time of 2:07.83. Bartlett went on to place fifth in 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:14.12. Kirsten Sautel of Sweet Home overwhelmed the competition to win in 1:06.00. The prelims of the 50-yard freestyle spelled trouble for junior Joe Souza, who was disqualified. According to coach Alix Bick, Souza’s starting block was not locked in, which caused him to move forward prior to the gun. Ted Stolasz, in the same heat as Souza, made the final by swimming 23.40, a personal best and went on to finish fifth in the final with another best of 23.07. Sam Postlewait of Newport won the event in 21.59.

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Ella Bartlett, Mae Roth, Kate Singleton, and Rylie Bick competed at the state swimming championships. Souza redeemed himself in the 100-yard free with a fourth place finish (51.68) to edge Stolasz by .10, who finished fifth (51.78). Postlewait won another gold with a time of 46.72. “Joe handled himself well, and this should provide extra motivation for him next year as a senior,” said Bick. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Rylie Bick, Mae Roth, Kate Singleton, and Bartlett did not advance out of the prelims but posted a season’s best time of 1:52.20 to place ninth. “The younger relay members, Kate, Mae, and Rylie performed well and gave us a spark of what is to come in the future,” said Bick. Newport won the final in 1:46.55 and captured the overall team title with 54 points. Sisters scored a total of five points to finish 17th. Newport also claimed first place in the boys’ team race, amassing 72 points. Sisters

scored 7 to finish 14th in the team standings. Following her final meet of her high school career that included three trips to state, Bartlett said, “I am so glad the relay team made it to state. It was so great having some teammates with me this year.” Bick said, “Ted and Ella finished their high school

careers in admirable fashion. Ted made both finals and showed he belonged in with a really competitive set of swimmers, and Ella, who also made both finals, showed how much competition means to her. She has been the heart of Sisters swimming for three years and will be missed by all of us.”

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Bearing an incredible gift

When volunteer Meals on Wheels driver Connie Hatfield pulls up for a delivery, she can’t help but smile. She knows each person BY KATY YODER she serves well, and enjoys catching up on what happened over the prior week, how they’re doing, and if she can help them with anything they might need. Hatfield, herself in her early 80s, delivers food to homebound seniors every Tuesday. She prefers her remote route that takes her over 60 miles. She loads up the back of her Subaru with meals, then she and her four-legged backseat passenger named Tana set off on their weekly visits. Hatfield isn’t afraid of snowy or rutted roads. She’s a ranching woman from way back, who knows her way around back country from her time in Brothers where she and her late husband, Doc, raised cattle on thousands of acres. Tana squeals with anticipation when they’re getting close to one recipient, who always has a little bag of doggie treats waiting. Both Connie and Tana bring joy and a sense of belonging that’s so important… especially during the cold winter months when feeling isolated can take its toll. Making her way up the rutted one-lane road, Hatfield pulls over, easily maneuvering her vehicle over rocks, as she waves as the neighbor Leslie Regnier receiving food delivered goes past. to her door by Connie Hatfield. Describing the next person on her list, Hatfield says, “She’s a kick in the pants…and so fun. The and in their own homes. I’ve met some wonMeals on Wheels van couldn’t make it up this derful people who have become friends. These road,” she said, laughing as her car bounced people are so caring and loving and appreciaover the rough driveway. “Part of my job as tive. I’m appreciative that I get to do this every a delivery person is to make sure the client is week,” said Hatfield. doing okay. If they don’t answer the door or Meals on Wheels is a program of The leave a note, I have a number to call so someCouncil on Aging that supports seniors in one will check on them. I love hearing their Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, and North stories and helping them remain independent Klamath counties. They offer opportunities

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for congregant dining at the Sisters Community Church, meal delivery, and pick-up. Creating community around food offers a way for seniors to stay in touch with friends, meet new people, and receive food if they’re unable to get it themselves. In total, Council on Aging has a presence in Sisters from Tuesday through Thursday. Wednesdays and Thursdays seniors can get a Grab-and-Go lunch bag at Sisters Community Church. Steven Mann is in charge of the Sisters programs. “We deliver about 100 meals during the week to Sisters from our kitchen in Bend,” said Mann in the Sisters Community Church commercial kitchen. “Congregant dining is for about 20 people and then Wednesday and Thursday we serve about 45 people. We couldn’t do it without the use of Sisters Community Church’s kitchen, which provides a way to keep hot food hot and cold food cold.” Orchestrating the Meals on Wheels programs requires organization and a heart focused on who the services reach and why it’s needed. Mann has both, along with a deep appreciation for the team he’s formed to make sure everyone who needs help receives it. Terri Brown volunteers during the dine-in lunch and loves it. She sees herself as a waitress who serves up nourishing food as well as heart-warming interactions. She serves 20 people each week and considers them family. Her time with them is the highlight of her week. She loves hearing their interesting stories. Brown is about to leave for a few months in Arizona and recommends her volunteer job as a great way to give back to the community. Hatfield would agree. Volunteering is now her vocation.

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Prior to her volunteering jobs, Hatfield and her husband lived on their remote eastern Oregon ranch from 1976 to 2011. During that time, they raised a family, and her husband ran a veterinary practice. The couple ran cattle in a way that sustained the land and their livestock through healthy land-management practices. She and Doc Hatfield created a ranching cooperative so other ranchers could join them and cut out reliance on a fickle commodities market. By the time Doc became ill and they moved to their new home in Sisters, they’d built up a thriving cooperative that sustained and built a strong locally sourced beef economy. Now Hatfield’s daughter and her husband run the ranch near Brothers. After Doc passed in 2012, Connie wanted to volunteer for Hospice of Redmond as well as Meals on Wheels. “Hospice of Redmond was with me in Sisters for nine months before Doc passed. The last two weeks, Redmond Hospice helped me so much. My daughter Becky was there helping as he was failing fast. When we ran out of pain medicine a person knocked on our door and delivered the medication. I knew someday I wanted to do that. Six months after Doc passed, I called Hospice of Redmond and told them I was ready. My daughter Becky said, when people ask how her mom is doing

she says, ‘She’s doing really well, she’s a drug runner on the weekends.’” All laughing aside, Hatfield takes her job delivering medications very seriously. She goes wherever the medication needs to be picked up and delivered in Madras, Prineville, Sisters, and Bend. “I work every other week, and I’m on call all weekend,” she said. “It’s highly regulated and I was thoroughly checked out. I’m very careful locking the car, etc. I’m a volunteer assisting the nurses with their weekend work. When they did it for us, it made such a difference. When one of my Meals on Wheels clients got cancer, he asked which Hospice program I delivered medication for. When I delivered his Connie Hatfield delivering food to meds, I got to visit him a few Jack C. Joyner with his Great Dane. times.” Volunteering has created a rewarding next chapter for Hatfield. She jokes tough and kind and has something good to say that sometimes it feels like she has too much about everyone she meets. She’s an example of a social life in town. Spending time with of seniors who keep on living and giving to her, it’s easy to see why people love her. She’s the people and places they love.

Nugget Poetry Corner Cracks in the sidewalk

Connie Hatfield with Steven Mann loading meals into her Subaru from the Meals on Wheels van.

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Marina L. Montañez Step on a crack, break your mother’s back. Who told you that? Superstitions run deep For the universe is not asleep It’s in everything around us listening It hears so many stories while transitioning Using the sands of time to pave the way It knows what it needs and molds like clay So speak your secrets to the whispering trees And receive a hug from a gentle breeze A crack in concrete isn’t something to despair For are you sure it should even be repaired? It’s making way for new life to sprout up through If only you could see it too The universe is like a friend, On one which you can depend One day your crack may appear But it’s not something you should fear For the universe is aware of what’s best Just like the sprouts required a way through It will provide it to you, your own treasure chest.

A Time for Peace & Slow Alissa Cowan

When the sun shines bright on the fields of snow I wake up to find light outside my window The cookies are warm for breakfast in bed The whistling teapot nestled on its quilted threads The snowflakes are a flutter, the snowman waves hello Quietly humming a tune, as I look outside my window Simplicity at its finest, I give the crumbs a little flick What a wonderful way to start the day with a winter picnic

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Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) volunteers Mark and Bunny Thompson, who live in Tollgate, came to Sisters in 2001, after traveling seven years over 40,000 miles on their sailboat, sailing from South America to Newfoundland. Prior to that they both worked with NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. As an engineer and Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) specialist, Bunny helped design the original space station and worked with the astronauts. Mark, also an engineer, had a second career working on the space shuttle. When they settled in Sisters, Mark began to work as a lift operator on Easy Rider at Hoodoo Ski Area during the winter. He kept seeing skiers with specialized equipment, and made inquiries as to what that was all about. After he learned about adaptive skiing, he was hooked. He volunteered for OAS, received his training and certification to become an instructor, and now spends three to four days a week, all winter long, enabling participants to learn to ski using adaptive equipment. Bunny joined the OAS board of directors four years ago and spends every Thursday during the winter at Hoodoo serving as a guide for the athletes. The Thompsons give 95 percent of their volunteer time at Hoodoo and help at Mt. Bachelor for special events. They also volunteer for the cycling program in the summer. Every summer they accompany OAS participants on a bike ride to the Dee Wright Observatory. “I have been involved with OAS for over 15 years and can’t imagine any other organization or volunteer work as fulfilling or personally satisfying as OAS,” Bunny offered. Mark said he continues to volunteer because, “I’m selfish. I love doing it. It’s a great thing but it’s addictive.” When the Thompsons began their volunteering for OAS, they had no way of knowing that their future granddaughter would be born with

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Head to Mt. Bachelor on Saturday, March 16 for the 7th Annual Ski For All to celebrate the Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) community and raise critical funds to support the mission to create high-quality outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities. The Ski For All Games are a rite of passage, designed to challenge even the world’s greatest and most funloving skiers and riders to see who can truly have the best day ever on snow! Score as many points as possible by completing a variety of fun and inclusive challenges on the mountain. Prizes will be awarded to the top three participants in youth, teen, adult, and masters age groups (inclusive of ability and gender). The more points you score the more raffle tickets you can redeem to win epic prizes at the After-Party at Bend Brewing Co!

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Specialized equipment like this sit-ski makes it possible for people like Amber Alvarez — who normally relies on a wheelchair — to experience a sense of freedom “swooshing” down the mountain.

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spina bifida. Because of their OAS experience, Mark had Caroline on a bi-ski at the age of 2. At 10, she now has her own skis, and skis independently with a parent or grandparent. Mark and Bunny shared numerous stories about the OAS programs and participants and their own personal experiences. Imagine relying on a wheelchair to get around and live your life every day. Now imagine being able to leave that wheelchair behind to get on a sit-ski, ride up the chair lift, and swoosh down the mountain with all the other skiers, the sun on your face and the wind whistling by. For participants in the OAS program at Hoodoo, that freedom is possible every Thursday through Sunday, whether they are dealing with physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities. They are athletes first. One of those athletes is Sisters Middle School eighth-grader Amber Alvarez, who has been participating in the OAS ski program for two years. She goes up to Hoodoo on Thursdays with other Life Skills students. She said she is “grateful for the opportunity” to participate. “The volunteers are amazing. They are kind and helpful,” Amanda said. “I like it because you can see yourself doing anything you want. It gives me a sense of freedom.” Bunny shared an experience she had with Lizzy from Sisters on a particularly bad weather day, when Lizzy wanted to try using a snowboard. She tried and fell repeatedly. Bunny later heard that Lizzie had a successful run. When Bunny saw her at the end of the day, she told Lizzy, “I heard you had success

on the snowboard. That is awesome.” Lizzy relied, “Yes, I am!” Ravi lost both his legs at age 16. He started skiing with OAS at Hoodoo and now is a ski professional who participates in the X Games and has traveled all over the world competing. One young man, who experienced a lack of oxygen at childbirth and sustained brain damage causing cerebral palsy, described his OAS experience this way: “Skiing is like having a chance to be free

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and doing what I want to do. It gives me confidence and gives me something to do.” Although the OAS program began in 1996 to create access to adaptive ski opportunities, today it is the premier adaptive sports foundation in the Pacific Northwest, providing a range of year-round programs like cycling (both road and mountain), rock climbing, golf, and paddling, in addition to skiing. OAS provides access to over 2,000 high-quality outdoor experiences each year to more than 400 individuals. Central Oregon is becoming a destination for adaptive mountain biking. Craig Hospital for spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation and research in Colorado sends patients here for OAS biking. One volunteer offered, “I volunteer for OAS because of the people. It brings joy to my soul and helps me live a better life and be a better person.” An athlete shared, ”It feels like we’re being celebrated for our disabilities.” Mark said the first consideration

is safety, followed by having fun, and teaching independence. The OAS administrative team that works year-round to support the work of the organization also teaches using bikes or skis, supporting the growth and independence of OAS athletes. OAS ambassadors are individuals who experience a disability and have engaged with OAS as athletes and/or volunteers. Ambassadors represent OAS in the community through outreach opportunities to educate others on the OAS mission and programs. Their accomplishments range from being a three-time Paralympian to the first known disabled ascent (with sit-ski descent) of Mt. Hood. The instructors and mountain operations teams are at the forefront of the OAS mission. They are talented and compassionate people with dozens of years of experience, countless certifications, and a passionate desire to share the joy of being in the mountains on snow or forest trails. Hoodoo makes the OAS program possible on their hill. “We couldn’t do what we do without Hoodoo,” Bunny Thompson said. “Chuck Shepard is wonderful to work with. He gave us a room downstairs in the lodge where we store all our equipment. They provide whatever we need – skis, poles, boot, helmets. The lift operators are well-trained to work with the adaptive equipment and to assist the athletes in loading on the chair.” If you’re at Hoodoo and you see someone in

an orange vest, thank them for their work as an OAS volunteer. Adaptive equipment is expensive. Donations are always welcome, and OAS is always looking for new funding sources. For more information about participating in OAS programs as an athlete or a volunteer, or to make a donation, visit www.oregon adaptivesports.org or call 541-306-4774. There are numerous videos sharing athletes’ stories on their webpage.

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Honoring life-long love BY JIM CORNELIUS

Pat Mostek met her husband Stephen in high Lodge after he died in 2020. told me everything about himself.” school when she was 14 years old. He was 15. She recalled meeting her life-long love at a From there, things progressed very quickly. Stephen was sitting behind her in study hall, and New Year’s Eve party in Delaware. She and a “‘Ok,’ he said, ‘when are we getting marone of Pat’s friends commented on how good- couple of friends drove down from her native ried?’ It was just like that,” Nancy recalled. looking the boy was. Pat pulled out a makeup New Jersey. This was in the midst of the Korean The couple married in January of 1952, and mirror and took a look for herself. War, and there were sure to be young military Lawrence departed on a Mediterranean cruise “Our eyes met — and that was it,” she men in attendance. with his unit. He would remain in the Marine recalled. “We just decided, what the heck,” she recalled. Corps until 1956. When he left the Corps, he got She knew this was who she was going to The party was in a big house up a long drive- a job with Ford Motor Company. marry. way. Their car stalled pulling in, and Nancy’s Lawrence died in 2020, and Nancy’s daugh“No doubts,” she said. friend couldn’t get it to start. Nancy recalled that ter Robin, who lived in Bend, wanted her to live Marry they did — and that marriage lasted “a bunch of servicemen came out of the house.” in the area. 65 years, until Stephen’s passing a couple of One of them was a young Marine. “We looked at several places, and this was years ago. “He walked over and said, ‘If you’re coming the one she couldn’t walk away from,” Nancy Now Pat is living at The Lodge in Sisters, to the party, we’ll help you. If you’re not coming said. “I’m so happy to be here, and so grateful where there is a new, lovingly created display in, we won’t help you.’” to my daughter.” honoring the life-long love stories of residents Nancy wasn’t too impressed with the young The display will definitely stay up through like her. Marine named Lawrence — he had lipstick on the month of February — and may be modified The display was created by Alea Schliep, his face from New Year’s Eve kisses. But at into a long-term display. activity director/life-enrichment coordinator for some point in that enchanted evening, things “A lot of them have said they want it to stay,” the senior-living community. changed. They sang around a piano — and the Schliep noted. Pat and Stephen’s wedding picture is fea- lipstick on Lawrence’s face disappeared. When After all, love that endures for six decades tured in the display. it came time for Nancy and her friends to leave, and more should be honored for more than a “Oh, it was just beautiful,” Pat said. “Alea is Lawrence walked them out — and climbed into short moment around Valentine’s Day. For the so creative anyway. She can think up some good the car with Nancy. residents of The Lodge who are sharing their things for us to do here.” “Of course, we necked a bit,” she said. “A memories, that love is forever. The idea for the display came out of many couple of days later, he called me and conversations in a ladies’ social group. “We talk about how much they miss their husbands,” Schliep said. “I was thinking about the fact that Valentine’s Day was coming up.” Schliep put out a request for wedding photos from residents, and they started flooding in. “Some of the residents didn’t have any, so I sent out emails to family to say, ‘Do you have any photos of mom and dad on their special day?’” Schliep recalled. With dozens of photos in hand, she began Stephen & crafting the display in an alcove in a hallway where art is often displayed. Because Pat Mostek Glenn & staff and residents are one community, she Lawrence & Alea Schliep included her own wedding photo and those Nancy Fink of other staff. The display is beautifully put together — and it has proved a spark for conversation among the residents of The Lodge. They spend a lot of time sharing their stories of how they met their spouse and of their lives together. “It brings back memories,” Pat said. Nancy Fink has vivid ones. She married Lawrence in 1952. She moved into The

This display at The Lodge in Sisters was created by Alea Schliep, activity director/life-enrichment coordinator for the senior-living community, to honor the life-long love stories of residents.

Wednesday, January 21, 2024 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon

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Commentary...

Breach the dams

By Greg Pozovi Guest Columnist

There has been a lot of controversy and litigation involving the possible breaching of the Snake River and its lower four dams to save salmon and steelhead. There are pros and cons on each side. Native Americans, environmentalists, fishermen, and scientists favor removing the dams. Utility companies, barge owners, and farmers along the Snake hold a different view. My view is that the four dams should be breached. The Nez Perce and other tribes have been fishing in the Pacific Northwest since time immemorial. In 1855 the Nez Perce signed a treaty with the federal government. Among other things, they were guaranteed the rights to fish on and near their tribal lands in perpetuity. The rights to fish, of course, implies that there are fish in the river to be caught. But the salmon and steelhead are rapidly disappearing from the Snake River. Before the dams were built in the 1960s and 70s by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, tribes and other experts warned that the wild fish population could be decimated. And that is exactly what has happened. Prior to construction of the dams an estimated 16 million wild fish traversed the river each year to spawn. And even this number is rapidly diminishing. Salmon is a primary food source for tribes that live along the rivers such as the Snake. Nez Perce used to consume salmon as more than 50 percent of their protein supply. Also, salmon always have been central to their cultural heritage, religion, and origin stories. Wild salmon are a large part of the circle of life. They are a main source of food for many wild animals, large and small. Their carcasses are typically dropped up to 100 feet away from the flowing rivers, adding precious nutrients to riparian areas. Riparian areas grow grasses, shrubs, and even trees. Many wild animals feed on them. In the Pacific Ocean, orcas have as their main diet the chinook, also called king salmon, which is the largest salmon in the Pacific Ocean. Chinook are rapidly disappearing, and orca numbers have been decreasing. According to the NOAA Fisheries, Southern Resident killer whales, off Oregon, Washington, and B.C., have declined about 20% from 94 known orcas to 74 in 2023. ESA lists them as “endangered.” The main reason for this decrease appears

to be the loss of their main food source. I’m not saying this is the only cause of orca decrease. Climate change, pollution, and overfishing of salmon also play a role. There are numerous salmon hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest. Even the Nez Perce, out of desperation, have their own hatchery. There have been discussions pro and con. Research from the University of Oregon and Oregon State is that hatchery salmon are not the answer for several reasons. Salmon are nutritional for human consumption. But research tells me wild salmon are higher quality and are more nutritious. I presume this would also apply to orcas and other wildlife. Wild salmon are sturdier and can survive better in the ocean. A University of Washington study states that wild smolts “always have better survival rates than hatchery fish.” When wild and hatchery fish mix their DNA, the wild become weaker over time. A writer to The Nugget several months ago said that “hatcheries go to great lengths” to keep them separated. But just how do you separate the two in a river? A 2023 article in Hatch Magazine stated that “50 years of research overwhelmingly shows hatcheries are harmful” to salmon. Then why do the Nez Perce raise salmon? It’s a stop-gap measure until wild salmon are back. There are several reasons they are being decimated, the main one being the four lower dams on the Snake River. These dams create

reservoirs, which warm the water, and salmon require colder water. They can be picked off more easily by birds in reservoirs. Smolt are chewed up by all the dams they must go through. Native Americans have the right to consume wild salmon. But in modern times, utilities, farmers and others also have rights. We do need electricity and flood control. There are no easy answers to these issues that will make everyone happy. Last December, in conjunction with the tribes, the White House announced the government will spend more than $1 billion over the next 10 years to help depleted populations of salmon in the Northwest. At the same time there must be ways found to improve renewable energy and to solve issues of flood control. People are working together. In 2020 Representative Mike Simpson (R-ID) devised a plan that would attempt to be acceptable to all sides. He recommends that federal funding be used to compensate communities for “lost benefits for energy, agriculture, and transportation” if the dams are breached. In 2020 Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) wrote of the benefits of breaching the dams. Their report created a Columbia Basin Fund to support communities, i.e., energy, agriculture, river transportation, and local homes and businesses. We have far to go, but I hope we’re going in the right direction.

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SCIENCE: Expert in virtual reality to speak in Sisters Continued from page 3

Keeping up with technological innovation is turning our vocabulary into alphabet soup. Consider AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), XR (extended reality), and AI (artificial intelligence). These represent emerging platforms now used in the world of immersive media. While many think of these as children’s games and entertainment spaces, they are also used to improve communication and build community. The Republican party used AI to respond to President Biden’s announcement about his bid for re-election. Gucci uses AI, VR, and NFTs (nonfungible tokens) to attract new audiences. Nike uses Roblox to build its brand and sell products. These are just a few examples of immersive technologies and how they are being used in the field of communication. Dr. Davis is an expert

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Dr. Donna Davis. in virtual reality, digital embodiment, tech equity and inclusion, and digital social capital. Her presentation on February 27 is titled “XR as Communication: The Future is Here.” Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with light fare, beer, and wine available for purchase. Admission is $5 at the door; teachers and students are admitted free. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters. For more information contact scienceinsisters@ gmail.com.

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Girls wrap up wrestling season By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent

A pair of Outlaws finished the wrestling season at the Special District 1 4A/3A/2A/1A girls’ wrestling tournament held at Cottage Grove High School February 16-17. The tournament served as the qualifying meet for the upcoming OSAA Championships in Portland February 23-25. Though girls’ wrestling continues to grow at a fast rate in Oregon, many schools have small teams which is why the Special District 1 tournament included wrestlers from 50 different schools from the 4A/3A/2A/1A classification. The top five wrestlers in each weight class qualified for state and Brooklyn Cooper came ever so close to being one of them. Cooper (14-11) had a great start to the tournament with a huge win in the first round over Grace Rosencranz (253) of Brookings (1:20). After a forfeit in round two, she met Lily Ridgley of Harrisburg, owner of a 33-12 record entering the meet. The pair battled for a total of 4:12 before Ridgley got the upper hand and pinned Cooper. Cooper faced working her way through the consolation

round to make her goal of qualifying for state. She picked up a quick pin over Montana Crowl of Central Linn (0:35) and took down Aja Henager of Junction City (2:41) to set up a match against Delanie Burton of North Valley. Burton bested Cooper in a tough match (3:52) setting up Cooper’s spot in the fifth-place match against Rosencranz. A win would send Cooper to the state tournament, a loss would mean trying again next year. Rosencranz got revenge for the first-round loss, and showed how she had achieved such a stellar season record by ending Cooper’s season with a quick pin in just 25 seconds. Kisten Elbek, 145, started the tournament with a bye before meeting Riley Allison of La Pine (30-7) in round two, which ended with Allison gaining a fall at 1:57. Elbek won by forfeit in her first consolation round and won her next match over Quinlan Taylor of Grant Union (0:27). Mariam Vanderpool of North Douglas eked out a 6-4 decision in the next round, ending Elbek’s season. Coach David Kemp praised both girls for their efforts at district. “Both girls came out wrestling hard and had some great wins,” he said. “Both

Lady Outlaws earn conference honors By Rongi Yost Correspondent

Shae Wyland, Ila Reid, Audrey Corcoran, and Maggie Lutz were all selected to the Mountain Valley All Conference Team. Junior post Wyland was a first-team pick and was also named to the All Defensive Team. Wyland led the Outlaws with 12 rebounds per game, four-plus blocked shots, and scored an average of six points per game. Coach Paul Patton said, “Shae contributed in so many ways to the team’s success. It was nice to see the other coaches recognize the positive impact she has on the game. It is also good to see a quiet, hard-working, and humble person like Shae get rewarded for her efforts.” Reid earned second-team all conference recognition. Reid was a senior captain for the Outlaws and a co-scoring leader with 11 points per game. Patton said, “Ila is our undeniable leader on the floor and her competitive

drive has been a key factor in the team’s success this year. It was great to see Ila have such a strong senior year after having to sit out her junior year due to injury.” Freshman Corcoran was also a second-team selection, and was the other co-scoring leader with 11 points per game. “For a freshman to make the all-conference team shows what a special player Audrey is,” said Patton. “As our point guard she had the ball in her hands more than anyone. I’m excited to see what great things the next three years will hold for her.” Lutz earned honorable mention. She was a senior captain and a player who missed all of last season due to injury. “Maggie was our best perimeter defender and tasked with shutting down our opponents top guard,” said Patton. “She overcame several injuries over the course of the season to culminate her high school career on a high note.”

Both girls came out wrestling hard and had some great wins… — Coach David Kemp showed great improvement from last year, where neither girl made the second day of competition. The girls had great seasons and I am looking forward to both of them coming back and having big senior years.” Kemp continued, “They have been our team captains and have continually placed high in tournaments all year paving the way for Sisters High girls’ wrestling program. I hope through their hard work and example, more girls will be inspired to have the courage to join girls wrestling and get to have the life changing experiences that come with being a part of this great sport.” Kemp will be taking three boys to the state championships including Tyson Kemp, Carter Van Meter, and Scott Henderson.

Obituary Peter Corbett Morgan April 18, 1943 – January 14, 2024

Peter Corbett Morgan, age 80, passed away January 14, at home in Sisters. Peter was born to Rosina and Howard Morgan in Washington DC in 1943. He was the oldest of four. His childhood was spent in Oregon with memorable years on their sheep farm in Monmouth and later at the Black Butte Ranch. He graduated from Portland State University with a degree in English. In 1966 Peter married Virginia Morley and they had three daughters. After serving in the Peace Corps, Peter was a reporter for the Bend Bulletin, Associated Press, and The Oregonian. The family settled on a farm in Neskowin, Oregon, where Peter had a successful career as the co-owner o f E m m e r s o n - M o rg a n Construction. He was widowed in 2003 and remarried Katharine Snider Hagerty in 2007. Peter was well-traveled, a great storyteller, an elegant writer and inquisitive reader. He was a passionate student of Oregon ranch

history. He loved hiking and camping all over Oregon, and especially along its iconic rivers, the Metolius, Deschutes, Imnaha, Snake, Owyhee, John Day and our local Whychus Creek. He is survived by wife Katharine, his sister Sarah Corbett Morgan, his three daughters, Jennifer Mondragon, Elizabeth Morgan, and Amanda Zerr, two stepsons Simon and Finn Hagerty, and eight grandchildren. Please join us in remembering and honoring Peter. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, and is deeply missed. A celebration of life is planned in Neskowin on May 26.

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Obituaries Josie June Proctor April 5, 1980 – January 31, 2024

love of the water. She often said it was rewarding knowing she was teaching children skills that would be lifelong. Her patience, creativity, spunk and sense of humor served her well as a kids’ swim instructor. Josie’s legacy includes a lifetime of teaching kids how to swim, which was important to her. Josie enjoyed driving the family 1966 Mustang. She had some fun in that car. But, Josie wanted something of her own. She purchased herself a single cab, blue, twowheel drive Chevy pickup from Wright Chevrolet in Fossil. She loved that pickup and was proud to buy it for herself. One of her favorite memories was driving it to the mountains to stay at Ditch Creek cabin, near Penland Lake, with friends. In the fall of her senior year, Josie was crowned homecoming queen at halftime of a crowded football game. This came as a surprise to her, but not to her friends and family as she was a friend to and liked by all. After gra duat in g i n 1998 and earning several nice scholarships, Josie headed to Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. One year there, one year at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, then on to earning her Associate Degree at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. Portland State University was next, earning her Bachelor ’s Degree in Anthropology. Josie met her husband, Josh Keyes, on a ski trip at Mount Whistler, BC, in 2003. The two both lived in Portland at the time. Josie and Josh married in 2006 on the beach of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. In 2005, Josie was joined by her sister Julie as a roommate and fellow student at Portland State. Josie graduated Portland State University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology. Josie adopted her first dog, Otis, around this time. The two shared many adventures hiking and exploring together. In 2009, Josie and Josh

Josie June Proctor, born on April 5, 1980, in Umatilla, Oregon, passed away at age 43 on January 31, 2024, at her home in Sisters, Oregon. Josie grew up in Heppner, Oregon. At an early age, Josie loved the outdoors. From the time she was a toddler, she enjoyed going fishing with her dad, Mike, near their home in La Grande, Oregon. In elementary school, Josie was known to save her allowance for outdoor gear. One of her first big purchases was a sling shot, which she often used to shoot stink bugs with BBs in the pasture outside her house. She was especially proud to buy herself a Huffy brand light purple mountain bike at Coast to Coast in Heppner. She spent hours riding her bike around town, with friends, and in the warehouse of the family business, Green Feed and Seed in Heppner. Josie’s passion for biking continued throughout her entire life. Josie spent many hours after school and on weekends at Green Feed and Seed while growing up. She and her siblings liked to design in their dad’s leather shop. Josie often helped with the plants in the store nursery, which became a passion for her as she grew up. Josie was an active member in Morrow County 4-H. In 4th grade, she raised a bottle fed bummer lamb named “Whitey” given to her by her 4-H leader Sue Evans. Josie took Whitey to fair that summer as her market lamb, she was a member of the Ewes R Us 4-H sheep club. Her hard work and kindness to others earned her the Becky Smith Memorial Award, which was an honor as it was named in memory of her cousin. Josie also participated in 4-H cooking for many years, as a member of “The Munchers” Cooking Club, led by her mom, Kay Proctor. Josie was active in FFA, earning the Greenhand of the Year award at Heppner High School. This award hangs proudly in Josie’s garden shed today. Serving as FFA President her senior year, her project was building and creating perennial test gar• Bird : Kestral dens in front of the feed • Tree: Tamarack store’s greenhouse. • Lake to swim in: Big Lake Josie spent many • Water to cold plunge: Metolius summers at the Willow River Creek Water Park in • Little family lake day: Round Heppner, Oregon. She Lake & swim out to the little dock, started as a lifeguard, then hang out at the shore and let the teaching swim lessons, millions of minnows nibble your toes and eventually helped manage the pool. Her • Fav time in the woods: foraging for commitment to swimcool yummy stuff, sometimes solo & ming and teaching lessometimes with friends/family sons went beyond her

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camping, skiing, or in the mountains as an avid mushroom hunter. She taught her girls to leave the first mushroom found of the season unharvested as a thank you and respect to the earth. In 2023, Josie entered some of her farm produce in the Deschutes County Fair and won big. She was very excited and proud. Josie was also proud to watch Clover raise and show 4-H market lambs at Fair. At her very welcomed their oldest sickest, she was outside daughter Clover, while liv- helping Canyon plant her ing in Portland. Josie loved garlic for next year’s fair being a mom. Clover joined entry. She prioritized her her on many outdoor adven- girls — she was a beautiful tures, including hiking in the and dedicated mom. Columbia River Gorge to Near the end of her days, waterfalls and riding behind Josie sent a text that said Josie in a little bike trailer “My Favs.” Her family asks through Portland. you to think of Josie as you Josie, Josh, and Clover encounter or experience her moved to Sisters in 2013. faves. May we all live with They purchased property her zest for life. next to her in-laws, Tom Josie fought hard and and Peggy Rheuben. She became her own advocate welcomed their second for her battles against breast daughter, Canyon Spring, cancer and squamas cell in 2016. Over the years, carcinoma. Josie’s daughters wore walkHer message to all regarding paths from their door to ing medical issues that you their grandparents’ door, as don’t feel heard on is BE they walked back and forth LOUD, BE PERSISTENT, daily. Josie felt blessed to Believe in yourself and live where she not only had LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. a beautiful view of the Three Surviving family memSisters mountains, but was bers include her daughalso surrounded by wonder- ters and lights of her life ful friends. Penelope Clover, 15 years Josie began to develop old, and Canyon Spring, 7 their property to farm as a years old; husband, Josh garden and founded Clover Keyes; parents, Mike and Canyon Farms in 2017. As Kay Proctor; sister, Julie owner and operator, Josie Proctor Baker (husband sold her organic produce at Matt, children Callahan, local markets and through Duke, Emersen); in-laws her weekly crop shares. Tom and Peggy Rheuben; Canyon could often be found brother-in-law Owen Moore in the garden, helping her (wife Shannon, children mom. She shares her mom’s Marlin and Opal); sister-inlove for the garden. law Jen Rheuben; brotherJosie spent many win- in-laws Tasman Rheuben ters working and skiing and Jackson Rheuben; and at Hoodoo. She loved the many beloved aunts, uncles, people she worked with and and cousins. was so proud of her daughter Josie was proceeded Clover, who started to work in death by brother Roy for Hoodoo this winter sea- Proctor; grandparents Juanita son. On Josie’s last drive to and Rocky (LeRoy) Proctor; visit Hoodoo in January, she grandparents Walter and was tickled to hear her past Lucille Kostecka; uncle boss offering her daughter Clarence Proctor; and Canyon a job in the future cousin Rebecca “Becky” too. Smith. Josie could be found A memorial mass will spending her spare time be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church in • Love language: growing good food Sisters, Oregon, foland feeding it to people lowed by a memorial • Best tasting water: anything from a luncheon at the parish mountain spring hall. • Best way to know the thrill that Donations in memyou’re alive: take physical risks in ory of Josie can be doing something fast and scary and made to Saving Grace, so fun like riding a bike down a 1004 NW Milwaukee wicked trail, skiing with best friends, Ave., Ste. 100, Bend, swimming hard laps with a team of OR 97703. good people. Isaiah 41:13 — For • Catching a fish with your dad I, the LORD your God, • Doing something silly and fun on hold your right hand; a 4 wheeler it is I who say to you, • Talking about cool rocks “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”

Mary Ellin Handelin Goodwin April 2, 1927 – January 27, 2024

Humble and loving super mom. Mary was born in Oakland, California, but was raised in Coos Bay, Oregon (then known as Marshfield). Mary was one of four children. She attended the University of Oregon, and married Alfred (Ted) Goodwin shortly after graduating. Mary was a stay-athome mother, raising four kids while Ted pursued his legal career. Many happy times were spent as a family visiting Coos Bay, Central Oregon, and Death Valley, California. Mary dedicated a lot of her time to volunteering for various organizations, including Youth for Understanding, Meals on Wheels, the Portland Art Museum, and as a docent for the Court of Appeals. Mary maintained lifelong friendships with her childhood friends, as well as her sorority sisters in the Alpha Phi. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing card and board games of all types, as well as challenging herself with daily crossword puzzles. She also played the piano and sang in church choirs wherever she and Ted lived. She was a good cook and read and sang to her children all the time. She had a sharp wit and a great sense of humor. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Ted, in December of 2022, after 73 years of marriage. They are missed by their four children; Karl, Meg, Sara, and Jim, and five grandchildren; Heather, Thomas, Beverly, Colton, and Carson, and one great grandchild, Dixie Faye Goodwin.

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Aid to Ukraine To the Editor: In support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, the Vocal Seniority and Indivisible Sisters will host a rally at Peace Corner in Bend on February 24, the second anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The rally, to be held from 3 to 4 p.m., will feature speakers who have expressed a deep commitment to immediate U.S. aid for Ukraine. Guest speakers are Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy, candidate for Oregon Congressional District 5, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, and Ukrainian Navigator with Salem for Refugees, Kseniia Hntsova. The rally will also feature musical performance by the ReSistas. In addition to humanitarian imperatives, rally sponsors believe that supporting Ukraine’s courageous war effort is integral to the interests of the United States itself. In fact, in a January 17 meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Biden outlined the stakes of the strategic consequences of inaction for Ukraine, the United States and the world. POTUS emphasized, “Congress’s continued failure to act endangers the United States’ national security, the NATO Alliance, and the rest of the free world.” In conjunction with the rally, the Vocal Seniority and Indivisible Sisters call on Oregon’s national elected officials, including Senators Wyden and Merkley and Central Oregon Representatives Bentz and Chavez-DeRemer, to support the administration’s Ukraine initiatives. This includes voting in favor of immediate funding for Ukraine’s war effort and issuing public statements in support of such funding. Petitions to that effect will be delivered to the offices of these officials. Susan Cobb

A dam shame To the Editor: The environmental devastation occurring due to the Klamath River dams being breached

is appalling. If anyone but “environmentalists” did what Klamath River Renewal Corporation is doing, they would be fined out of existence. Silt being released all at once from behind the breached dams is most certainly degrading the salmon spawning grounds downstream. Years ago, a Pacific Power employee told me they were ordered to quit lifting their gates annually to release sediment behind the Umpqua dams for fear it would adversely affect spawning. In addition, ODOT’s sanding on snowy highways along rivers has been reduced for fear that sand washing into the river will clog spawning grounds. Yet releasing a 100 years of sediment accumulated behind four Klamath dams all at once is not supposed to be a problem? Breaching the Klamath dams resulted in 0 percent oxygen levels downstream for nearly 24 hours. How could this have killed only non-native fish as claimed? No living creatures of any type can survive without oxygen for that long. Because the insects, snails, fish, etc. have died, they will rot, which further increases the toxic state of the river. The riverbanks are even worse. The rapidly exposed river bottom is a cesspool of dying creatures. Deer and other animals, trying to drink from the river are drowning in deep mud. It will be years before the exposed river bottom will be anything but an ugly wasteland. The riparian area that developed around the reservoirs will die from lack of water. Plans to plant native seeds are laudable, but just like in any garden, weeds and invasive species will flourish unless actively eradicated. Before we even consider breaching more dams, we should conduct years of environmental studies on the Klamath River. Freeing rivers comes at tremendous environmental costs. Is it worth it? Carol Lovegren Miller

Housing for workers To the Editor: Since the City of Sisters and other businesses in the community can’t seem to be able to develop low-income housing, I suggest use of the new proposed RV Park along Camp Polk Road and

East Barclay Drive (The Nugget, February 7, page 1) be limited to people who live and work here. It’s well-known that numerous businesses struggle to maintain employees because people can’t find places to live here. This is especially true for jobs that are service jobs, cyclical and seasonal like so many are in this area where summers see more hiring than winters. It’s even difficult for higher paying jobs, like those with the Forest Service, emergency responders, and the School District (firefighters, EMS, teachers, and aides), to cover costs of housing for employees. When I graduated from college the best way for me to live with my entry level position was to buy a travel trailer. The town in which I was living had a trailer/RV park where I could afford to pay rent. I was able to save money to eventually purchase a home. People need a way to build their wealth. This would be a great way to do just that. Richard Miller

Stealing from the church To the Editor: I belong to Shepherd Of the Hills Lutheran Church. Sometime between February 12-17, someone decided they liked the church snowblower better than the church did. It was stolen from the locked church shed. It is a sad event when anything is stolen from anyone, but to steal from a church the individual must have a troubled soul. Most of the parishioners are older folks, and trudging through the previous night snowfall to enter the church building on Sunday morning was not nice. If anyone knows who might have taken the snowblower, please call the Sisters Sheriff Station. As for whoever decided to steal the snowblower from the church, you must not know God, or the 10 commandments. We invite you to Sunday service to learn about them. We will pray for you and your soul. Bill Anttila

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Lady Outlaws advance to first round of state playoffs By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Lady Outlaws basketball squad (No. 3 in league play) matched up against the Lady Bulldogs (No. 2) at Creswell on Friday, February 16, in a league playoff game. Sisters fell in a final score of 41-52, and with the loss played Elmira (No.4) the following day. This time they walked off the court with a 46-37 victory. The win secured the No. 3 seed in league for the Outlaws, and they advance to the first round of the state playoffs. Sisters, who is ranked No. 20 in the state, will play at Warrenton, who is ranked No. 13, on Wednesday, February 21, at 6 p.m. In Friday’s game against the Bulldogs the Outlaws got off to a very slow start. The Bulldogs’ full court press, and tight man-toman defense led to Outlaws turnovers and missed shots. Sisters only scored six points in the first quarter while the Bulldogs put up 16. The remainder of the game was played fairly even, but the Outlaws just couldn’t recover from their first quarter 10 point deficit. Coach Paul Patton said, “We were playing without Paityn Cotner, one of our key backups, who fractured her ankle in a JV game on Monday. That shortened our bench and forced other girls to play more minutes, and Norah Thorsett and Jorja Christianson stepped up to the challenge.” Shae Wyland played a great inside game and netted a team-leading 11 points, and in addition pulled down 12 rebounds. Maggie Lutz was the Outlaws’ top shooter from the outside with three triples in the contest, and finished with a total of 10 points. Ila Reid scored seven points and had eight rebounds, and Audrey Corcoran contributed four points and 10 rebounds in the contest. Jorja Christianson pitched in with four points. The following day the Outlaws played against Elmira at Thurston High School, which was a neutral site, in a final league playoff game that would send the winner to the first round of the state tournament. It was a slow and sluggish start for both teams, but the Outlaws were able to slowly forge ahead and record the win. Sisters started the first quarter in a zone that caused the Falcons some confusion as they’d only seen man-to-man defense from the Outlaws in their previous two match-ups. It was a low-scoring quarter with it knotted up at 4-4 with just over two minutes left in the

period. A late three-pointer from Elmira gave them a 4-7 lead at the close of the period. Midway through the second quarter the Falcons were up by six, but then the Outlaws scored six consecutive points to tie it up 11-11. Reid was fouled and hit both her shots from the free-throw line, followed by a short jumper and an offensive rebound and put-back from Corcoran. Elmira answered Sisters’ run with a three, but Corcoran finished the second quarter scoring with a short shot under the basket to give Sisters a narrow 15-14 advantage at the half. Patton said, “We had a hard time getting our shots to drop early on, as nerves might have been a factor in this win-or-go-home league playoff game. At halftime we felt good that we’d shaken off the jitters and reminded ourselves to just keep playing our game.” At the start of the third, Elmira scored five quick points and took a four-point lead. The Outlaws answered when Lake hit a jumper with one second left on the shot clock to close the gap to two, followed by Corcoran, who got fouled and hit her shots at the charity stripe to knot it back up at 19-19. Sisters scored 11 more points in the period, highlighted by a three from Lutz and a long ball from Lake at the buzzer, which put the Outlaws

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nine-point win. Corcoran led the team with 15 points. Lutz scored nine, Reid put up eight, Wyland tallied six, and Lake added five, and Christianson pitched in with three. Wyland also grabbed eight rebounds, blocked six shots, and had four steals in the contest. Patton said, “This was huge for the team to back up our third-place regular season finish with a win to secure the No. 3 seed from our league in the state playoffs. Audrey was outstanding for us, as she penetrated the defense off the

drive for mid-range buckets and chased down offensive rebounds to extend possessions for us. Shae had another strong performance as well, especially in her shot-blocking to erase our opponent’s field goal attempts. “It was a joyful post-game feeling knowing that we’d get to keep playing together for at least another game, and who knows beyond that,” added Patton. With the win the Outlaws advance to the first round of the state playoffs and will play at Warrenton on Wednesday, February 21, with tip off at 6 p.m.

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The best we can do Thank God. I’m not too old to run for president. Even though yesterday I had trouble remembering which seven pills I needed to take. The day before, I couldn’t find my car keys. A week ago, it took a while to find that car in the Costco parking lot. But that could happen to anyone, and the Constitution does not prohibit me from running just because I forget how to spell “doddering.” I’m younger than either of the two men currently running for president, so I might be a viable candidate. But let’s get real. My garage looks messier than Biden’s, and my laundry room is not as luxurious as Trump’s. And that’s without any top secret files in either one. Some have accused me of stashing those top secret files under the 55 yearold Corvette in my shop, but I can assure you, that’s not the case. I don’t know what case that is under the Corvette, and I can’t say where the top secret case might have ended up, but that’s not it. But I could remember the nuclear codes if I had to. Just like with my passwords, I’d make them the same as as my birthday, which gets further away every year! Wait, is it further or farther? And if I count back from my current age to the year I was born, is that how old I am? Is the zero in the year 2000 a positive number? If asked to say what year a significant event occurred in my life, I can answer, give or take 10 percent. The year my daughters were born? Sure. Let me count back from their current age, which is … hang on … I don’t want to ask them, not again … what do you do with the zero in the year 2000? Is 1998 25 years ago or 27? I can remember my social security number without looking it up, but on occasion I do get it confused with my 10 digit phone number. Which has more digits, but only at the end. Or is it in the middle? And many of the digits in

each are the same, so it’s not my fault! They’re easily confused! But I’m not confused, except maybe when asked questions I think are irrelevant and then I start thinking about why someone is asking those questions and whether I’ve had lunch and if I’d prefer a cheeseburger or a Philly cheese steak. Sometimes I can be slow to answer, because then I have to wonder if I want pickles and whether a Philly burger even comes with fries. Obviously, I’m not too old to run for president. I don’t have anger management issues, either. Well, sometimes I get a little cheesed off when the referees don’t call an obvious foul on the other team, or if I’m asked personal questions, or if the yolk on my eggs is broken before they hit the hash browns. But I don’t say anything, because I didn’t ask for cheese in the first place. I certainly don’t throw tomato ketchup on the walls. Which makes me at least stable, if not ingenious. I leave tomato ketchup where it belongs, on the table, because I never learned that trick of getting it out of the bottle with a knife. Or was it a fork? Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? And, my health is great! If you ignore a few things that have come up recently, or if I ignore them and don’t tell anyone, it’s like they never happened! Like with that Secretary of Defense, or was it chairperson of the chiefs of joint staff? I don’t blame her for not wanting to disclose her prostate surgery. It’s embarrassing, and private. Nobody’s business! So, I’m not too old to run for president. I just don’t want to. I have enough on my plate with eggs and pickles. But if called, I will serve. Obviously, because if America can’t find a better qualified candidate than those we have now, I suppose I’m up for the job.

Turning a page at Sisters book shop By Matt Van Slyke Correspondent

Paulina Springs Books has reopened, debuting the results of a weeklong renovation. “Updating the flooring, stripping out all the old carpet and matching the flooring that we picked out for the space that we recently expanded into,” said owner L a n e J a c o b s o n , r e f e rring to the store’s western addition. “We’re now three quarters of the way done with remodeling the entire space, with new ceiling tiles, new paint, and new trim around the windows,” he said. The bookstore, established in 1992, has expanded to all four corners of a building that once housed four separate businesses. The recent expansion west preceded a new children’s section in the northwest corner, renovated last spring. Now the store’s main space is getting a facelift. “This is kind of a tricky one because we usually move everything into another room and then close off that room, but this front room … it is what it is. We needed to close and knock it out as fast as possible,” Jacobsen said. “We have a staff of nine and almost everybody

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road by 4 a.m. and Scholl by 4:30 to 4:45 a.m. Separately they make the rounds of the District and then meet to make the call, around 5:30 a.m. Media like The Nugget, and social media, are alerted and the parent notification system kicks in, and apps on their phones advise them if school is outright canceled or on a delayed start. The District goes well beyond the plowed streets and shoveled walks of Sisters. Many kids are in farm and ranch settings, with long walks from their homes to where the bus collects them. Even in town, the bus does not go door-to-door. Kids walk to designated pick up points, maybe a few blocks. Scholl and Stock have to factor that into the equation. Is it safe for kids to walk to the bus point, in some cases having to cross unplowed or icy streets? Traction is a big factor, often bigger than snow

depth. Snow can provide purchase to bus tires whereas ice is a far greater risk. Having a bus load of kids in the ditch is the greatest fear. Or a student slipping while boarding. If it looks like an hour or two of increasing temperatures will change conditions, then a delayed start may be called instead of a cancellation. Thursday’s closure was a fairly easy call, Scholl said. Friday was more subjective since the elementary and middle schools were already not in session for conferences, and the high school schedule has fewer hours on Fridays. Scholl and Stock must also decide if buses carrying teams to away games or tournaments can make the trip safely, especially when travel is over the Santiam Pass to the Valley. Teachers are contracted to work a certain number of days so days lost by snow closures will be made up and have no effect on the budget. The District also builds in a few days for such events. While there is a considerable amount of winter left, Scholl is optimistic that the school calendar will not have major disruptions.

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Outlaws season comes to an end By Rongi Yost Correspondent

The Outlaws battled hard in their first league playoff game at home against Siuslaw on Friday, February 16, and posted a 62-55 victory. The following day they faced Creswell in a must-win game held at Thurston High School. Sisters came up short in a final score of 40-54, which brought their season to an abrupt finish. In Friday’s home contest Kale Gardner started the scoring with a driving layup, followed by a layup from Garrett Sager to quickly give the Outlaws a 4-0 lead. The Vikings tied it up at 4-4, and from there teams traded baskets. Brody Fischer and Sager connected on three-pointers which put the Outlaws on top 12-8.The Vikings came back at the end of the period with five straight points and took a one-point lead, 16-17, to close out the quarter. Sisters started off hot in the second quarter with a 6-0 run; a turn-around jumper from Austin Dean in the key, a transition layup from Landon Scott and a driving layup to the rim from Gardner. The Vikings responded with a run of their own, regained the lead, and the Outlaws went down 22-24. With 1:20 left in the half, and the Vikings up by three, the Outlaws scored on back-to back possessions, and went up by one, but the Vikings were able to hit a wide open three from the top of the key, and at the half the Outlaws trailed by

two, 28-30. The Outlaws scored the first four points of the third quarter off a steal and transition layup from Scott and a shot from Fischer, while holding the Vikings scoreless for the first two-and-a-half minutes. Siuslaw tied it up at 34-34 and then the Outlaws scored on three consecutive possessions to push to a 47-40 advantage. Later, Siuslaw hit their fourth three-pointer of the contest and cut the Outlaws’ lead to four points. With time running out, Scott grabbed an offensive rebound, put up a shot, and a foul was called at the buzzer. Scott connected on both free throws and at the end of three the Outlaws held a six point lead, 49-43. In the final quarter, the Vikings inched back and knotted it up at 52-52. After Siuslaw scored on a layup to take the score to 55-57, the Outlaws kept the Vikings at bay, and didn’t let them score another basket. In the meantime, Sisters went on a 5-0 run to close out the game, two free-throws from Scott,

a shot-clock beating pull up mid-range jumper from Gardner, and a free throw from Scott. Gardner finished the night with 23 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Scott followed with 17 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Fischer contributed 13 points, three rebounds and four assists, and Sager pitched in with five points. Coach Chad Rush said, “This was a big game for the Outlaws. Not only did it come after two snow days and a cancelled practice, it advanced us to the second round of the league playoffs. We showed some grit tonight as we took some good punches from the Vikings, but were able to stand our ground and not only hold firm, but many times bring the punches right back, and extend or take a lead. I was proud of the defensive effort from the team tonight as we switched defenses multiple times and were able to keep the Vikings off balance.” See SEASON on page 31

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Should Oregon stick to standard time? By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle

Five years after Oregon lawmakers passed a bipartisan law to permanently stay on daylight time, Oregonians are still stuck changing their clocks twice a year. States can’t switch to permanent daylight time without congressional approval, though they can choose to opt out of daylight saving time altogether. Now, the state senator who led the effort five years ago to ditch standard time is spearheading a new multistate effort to stick with standard time yearround. A Senate committee is expected to vote on Sen. Kim Thatcher’s proposal on Thursday. T h a t c h e r, R - K e i z e r, told the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs on Tuesday that Senate Bill 1548 comes after years of trying to work with other West Coast states to adopt permanent daylight time. “We don’t have to ask permission from the federal government. We don’t have to say ‘Mother may I?’ as a state,” Thatcher said. Switching to standard time would mean earlier sunrises and sunsets in the summer. In Oregon, that would mean the sun would rise around 4:30 a.m. and set around 8 p.m. in June, instead of the current 5:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Hawaii and most of A r i z o n a a l r e a d y d o n ’t observe daylight saving time, and Indiana didn’t start changing its clocks until 2006. Thatcher said Western lawmakers are working together to switch to standard

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do law enforcement, since I was a kid,” he recalled. “The draw to law enforcement is to help people, and help people when they need you the most.” Myers started his law enforcement career in corrections, then moved to patrol before taking on the SAR position. He is full of admiration for the volunteers who work search and rescue. The volunteers bring wilderness skills to bear to help people in one of the most active outdoor recreation environments in the nation. “They’re great people

time as a group to minimize confusion: Lawmakers in California, Idaho, and Washington introduced similar bills. “I think right now it’s almost like a standoff, like ‘Who’s gonna go first?’” Thatcher told the Capital Chronicle late last year. “We don’t want to be the first one because it’ll be too confusing. Well, I think we just have to do it, and then I am working with those other states and we are looking to do it somewhat simultaneously.” Washington’s bill, introduced by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, received a hearing, but failed to move out of committee before that state’s legislative deadlines. “If there is one issue most people agree on, it’s the dislike of moving their clocks from standard time to daylight saving time in the spring and then back to standard time in the fall,” Padden said in a statement. “There have been scientific studies connecting several health problems with switching back and forth between standard time and daylight saving time, including greater risks of heart attacks and more frequent workplace injuries. This bill would allow Washington to finally ‘ditch the switch’ by keeping us on standard time permanently.” California’s bill, introduced by Assemblyman Tri Ta, R-Westminster, was referred to a committee last week and awaits a hearing. The Idaho bill hasn’t yet been introduced. Republished under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, court e s y o f h t t p s : / / o re g o n capitalchronicle.com.

who volunteer to help out the community and help the people who recreate in Deschutes County. They do it for free, which is phenomenal.” Myers is an outdoorsman himself. “I like camping, I like the outdoors, just being outside,” he said. “The family (his wife and two young daughters) really enjoys the summers in Central Oregon. We don’t have as many winter activities.” Deputy Myers had patrolled in Sisters “occasionally,” before the City of Sisters’ contract with DCSO was enhanced to provide a dedicated cadre of “City” deputies. Now he’s part of a team whose duties specifically revolve around Sisters. “I’m very excited to be here,” he said.

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SEASON: Outlaws fall to Creswell in second round of playoffs Continued from page 28

A day later the Outlaws fell to Creswell. Fischer led the team with 15 points, followed by Scott who put up 14. “This was a game we really wanted to get in order to get back into the state playoffs for the third consecutive season,” said Rush. “Creswell’s zone defense proved to give us troubles scoring and once they got the lead, never allowed us to make long runs to get back into the game. I thought we did a good job, despite our offensive struggles, of battling and keeping the game close. I always felt we had a chance to make a run and turn the game around, but unfortunately that just never happened. I am sad to see the season come to a close with this group of great young men.”

Group targets swing districts By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle

A dark money group founded by a national Republican political operative and oil industry lobbyists stepped up its efforts to influence Oregon voters this week, sending mailers and buying ad space in seven competitive state House districts. Vo t e r s i n t h e f o u r Republican-held districts received glossy pieces of mail asking them to thank their representatives for sponsoring a bill to make drug possession a misdemeanor punishable by a year in jail, while voters in three swing districts held by Democrats were told their representatives “failed to protect Oregonians.” The ads and mailers were paid for by the Coalition for Safe, Healthy and Prosperous Communities, a dark money group that has been involved in Oregon politics since 2022. Ad targeting Democratic Reps. Annessa Hartman, Emerson Levy and Hoa Nguyen ask where the representatives are as Oregonians die from dangerous drugs. Hartman, Levy and Nguyen all narrowly won their races in 2022 in districts based in Oregon City, Bend and southeast Portland, respectively. Republished courtesy https://oregoncapital chronicle.com/.

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