News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
Trail shuttle services approved
The Forest Service plans to issue permits to allow recreation shuttle outfitter and guide services to bring hikers and cyclists to Sisters trails for a year.
Parade of classics…
The Central Oregon T-Bums, all with 1926 or 1927 Fords, made a safety and navigation stop
Dee Wright Observatory. The group stopped
through town.
Power outage hit area north of Sisters
Some 300 Sisters-area households north of Sisters Eagle Airport experienced a power outage for approximately three hours on Wednesday, July 31.
According to Central Electric Cooperative (CEC), the outage was impacted by safety precautions in place during the height of fire season. The majority of CEC members in Sisters area north
of the airport had their power restored at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
“Due to CEC’s system being set to sensitive settings because of wildfire season, line crews had to visually inspect overhead lines before re-energizing the power lines,” CEC reported. “Once re-energized, crews were able
See OUTAGE on page 13
Firefighters bracing for challenging August
Firefighters as of last week had harnessed a temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire
conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest came roaring back.
“August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director
See FIREFIGHTERS on page 20
Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid announced the decision in a letter to stakeholders on August 2. The permits will include some mitigations to address concerns raised by the public about the proposals.
“We used public comments received to build in appropriate mitigations where possible and will make those mitigation terms and conditions of the permit,” Reid told The Nugget. “We eliminated certain trails from the proposal that may
See SHUTTLE on page 9
New leadership for cemetery
By Sue Stafford Correspondent
Within the confines of the 2.1, acres known to most locals as Camp Polk Cemetery, lie hundreds of clues regarding the history of Sisters and its inhabitants.
There are no well-manicured lawns, paved walking paths, or orderly rows of gravestones. Rather, there are bird houses, horseshoes and other cowboy paraphernalia, a variety of personal memorabilia, and more than a little humor as well as sentimental pathos on display.
The land the cemetery inhabits was originally part of the Samuel Hindman homestead which was established after a single winter encampment in 1865-66 by soldiers from Polk County, Company A, 1st Regiment of Oregon Infantry. The soldiers built eight log cabins in which they spent the winter but returned to the Willamette Valley the following spring.
Hindman homesteaded the meadow in 1873 and established a post office called Camp Polk in 1875. The
The oldest known grave is that of Thomas Summers who was interred July 8, 1880. No
See CEMETERY on page 5
Hindman homestead became an important stage stop on the wagon road between the Willamette Valley and Prineville and the first community in the Sisters area. As the number of settlers grew in the area, a place was needed to bury their dead. In 1880, the Hindman family set aside a portion of their homestead as a two-acre cemetery on the top of a nearby hill which also took the name of Camp Polk. The current number of gravesites is a moveable figure with some estimates being 170-200 and FindAGrave website listing 340 names of people interred there. About 324 is probably the most accurate.
Some headstones at Camp Polk Cemetery are vivid and “Western.” The cemetery is historic.
PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD
in Sisters before traveling historic Highway 242 to
again in Sisters on their return journey, bringing out scores of curious onlookers as they paraded
PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT
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.
Perspective on Clemens Park
To the Editor:
Here’s a perspective from a resident who has lived over the fence from Cliff Clemens Park for over 7 years. This park is used extensively. All of it. It has been a constant joy to witness just how delightfully and consistently it is used.
I have often wished Mr. Clemens could watch with me to have the glow of knowing just how much his namesake park has meant to this community over the nearly 20 years since its dedication. He expressed a desire that trees would eventually line the borders, which is gradually coming to pass. The
tranquility of this park is almost tangible. Please let it stay.
Cindy Erickson
Thoughts on e-bikes
To the Editor:
After reading The Nugget article regarding e-bikes on Peterson Ridge trails, I had some thoughts. I don’t bike there, but frequently hike with my dog on all parts of the trail system.
There appear to be two major concerns:
See LETTERS on page 20
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Flame clouds…
Barry Clock shot an unusual sunset effect from the rim of McKenzie Canyon on July 30. Smoky conditions from wildfires across the west have made
Recalling an epic moment in time
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
When Marilyn and I pulled into Sisters in October of 1993, one of the first things I did was stop in at Paulina Springs Books. There, I picked up a book titled “Legends of the Fall” by Jim Harrison. It’s a collection of three novellas: the title story, about three brothers entwined in tragedy in Montana in the years around World War I; “Revenge,” a tale of love and betrayal in Mexico, and “The Man Who Gave Up His Name,” the story of a man who upends his life in search of his own identity.
The stories — especially “Legends” and “Revenge” hit me like a round from a .50 caliber Sharps buffalo rifle. They were compelling meditations on themes that have always driven me — the imperatives of manhood, the power of nature to both destroy and heal, the bittersweet ephemera of perfect peace and beauty, the tragic art of living and dying well.
And the writing… it was a feast; muscular and powerful, carrying the weight of tragedy but leavened with what one critic called Harrison’s “ferocious love for life.”
Harrison died in 2017, a mighty literary oak toppled by age and infirmity, death summoned by an extreme lust for life. He is featured in a short documentary dropped last week by YETI Presents, titled “All That Is Sacred.” The film captures a moment in time in the early 1970s when Harrison and Thomas McGuane were living, playing, and working in Key West, Florida. It was their passion for fishing that landed them in this run-down outpost of America, where Ernest Hemingway had once plied fishing rod and typewriter. A counter-cultural community coalesced around them, which included a young, aspiring singer-songwriter named Jimmy Buffett.
writing. McGuane hit big with “Ninety-two In The Shade,” and Buffett wrote some of his finest songs in those wild days. Inevitably, it didn’t last. Their outlaw hideout was “discovered” — in large part because of them — and was infiltrated by hipsters, and the dark eminences of the cocaine trade. The chaos and excess of a truly wild and free life is dangerous — and, as a friend notes, it’s the danger that draws us. Many of the colorful characters that made the scene what it was didn’t survive it. By the late 1970s, McGuane and Harrison had decamped for Montana, and Buffett had launched a touring career that became its own cultural phenomenon. But what a time it was… Sisters isn’t anything like as wild and louche as Key West was (your mileage may vary as to whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing). Regardless of the wild and crazy, we’ve got a remarkably fertile community here ourselves. It’s a good thing to every now and then step back and recognize how remarkable it all is. Last week, there was so much music in this little town that the most ardenthearted were hard-pressed to take it all in. We’re home to authentically world-class events. We’ve got the allure of the natural world all around us, inspiring writers, musicians, filmmakers, painters, sculptors, quilters, woodworkers, culinary artists…
For a brief few years, that Key West scene was truly epic. Days fishing the flats, nights in the bars, all the while engaged in serious
Sustaining the creative community we have built here requires mindfulness. We can’t take it for granted — magical places and moments can fall apart and blow away on the wind. Fortunately, there are a lot of people in Sisters who put in a lot of effort to keep the creativity flowing. One of the most important things all of us can do in that line is simply to get out and live in it. Get out on the trails and streams; eat and drink deeply; love wildly; make something. Every damn day. Be ferocious about it. (You can find YETI Presents: “All That Is Sacred” on YouTube).
PHOTO BY BARRY CLOCK
COMMUNITY
Celebrating homegrown talent
The final SFF Presents Summer Concert of the year kicks off on Thursday, August 8, with the second annual Hometown Hang at Sisters Art Works. This free event celebrates the powerful regional talent in Central Oregon, putting Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers, Alicia Viani, and Joel Chadd center stage for a night of music and community.
Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers’ songs are often wryly twisted, making them pretty much impossible to call normal — that’s what people like most about them. The Spoilers are Scott Hersh (keyboard), Scott Harris (guitar), Patrick Lombardi (guitar), Peter Heithoff (bass), Benji
Nagel (steel guitar), and Jeff Ingraham (drums). They are plenty musical and at times rather “hookish,” finding permanent homes in many a listener’s mind.
The Alicia Viani Trio (with Mark Karwan on vocals and acoustic bass and Casey Willis on violin) creates unforgettable musical journeys crafted with provocative lyrics and innovative instrumentation. Impassioned by storytelling and connection, Alicia’s deep and insightful songs and melodicism are both a salve for our cultural woes as well as an inspiration to bring our greater selves forth. The collective talent of the ensemble pulls listeners into an intimate world of important stories
of the human condition that come to life with their integration of jazz, funk, classical, country, and Americana into their folk blend.
Born into a musicfilled household in the great Pacific Northwest of Oregon, Joel Chadd has been creating and performing as a singer songwriter for the last decade. Chadd writes and plays songs that are brutally honest and open hearted. His themes are universal, but the songs feel as if they were written just for you. His melodies dance between soulful vocals and passionate guitar playing, drawing the listener ever-so-close.
StorySlam kicks off book festival
Sisters will kick off its rejuvenated Sisters Festival of Books on Friday, September 13, with a StorySlam event at The Belfry from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Organizers promise an evening of storytelling, poetry, and music. True five-minute stories based on the theme “Stranger than Fiction” will be shared by authors visiting for the festival — and by the members of the Sisters community. The public is invited to sign up to share a story. Interludes from local poets and musicians will be interspersed throughout the evening. You can purchase tickets to attend this event without signing up to share a story — just kick
back and listen.
Storytellers who sign up to participate will be selected at random the night of the event and the audience will vote on their favorite stories. Prizes include Sisters Folk Festival tickets, a $150 gift card to Paulina Springs Books, and signed copies of books from authors that participated in the StorySlam.
If you would like to tell a story, visit sistersfob.org/ storyslam to view guidelines, more details about the event, and to submit a signup form. Sign-ups are open until end of day Wednesday, September 11, or until the
C4C program to help connect community
This summer, local nonprofit Citizens4Community (C4C) wants residents of Sisters Country to get outside and connect with their neighbors. To encourage such community bonding, the organization is launching a new micro-grant program offering stipends to help fund neighborhood gatherings.
Launching this week, “Land of 1,000 Picnics” offers community members and organizations up to $150 toward expenses for neighborhood picnics, potlucks,
SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR
BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS
Al -Anon
Mon., noon, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church. 5 41-610 -7383. Alcoholics A nonymou s
Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of t he Hills
Lutheran Church • Tuesday, noon, Big Book study, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church • Wednesday, 7 a.m.,G entlemen’s meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • Thursday, noon, Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Thursday, 7 p.m., Episc opal Church of the Transf iguration • Fr iday, noon, Step & Tradition meeting, Shepherd of t he Hills Lutheran Church. 5 41-5 48 -0 440. Saturday, 8 a.m., Episc opal Church of the Transf iguration Central Oregon F ly Tye rs G uild
For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelef ly@msn.c om Central Oregon Trail A lliance (COTA) Sisters Chapter meets 4th Thur sday 6 p.m. at Blazin Saddles Bike S hop sistersrep@c ot amtb.c om Ci tizens4Communit y C ommunity Builders meeting, 3rd Wednesday of ever y mont h, 10 to 11:30 a.m. V isit citizens 4c ommunity.c om for loc ation.
Council on Aging of Cent ral O rego n Senior Lunch In- person community dining, Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grab -and -go lunch Tues., Wed., Thurs 12:3 0 to 1 p.m. Sisters C ommunity Church. 5 41-4 8 0-18 43 East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wed. (September- June), Stitchin’ Post . A ll are welcome. 5 41-5 49 -6 061. G o Fish Fishing G roup 3rd Monday 7 p.m., Siste rs C ommunity Church. 541-771-2211
Hear twarmers (f leec e blanketmaker s)
2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Siste rs Communit y Church. M ater ials provided. 541- 408 -8 505.
Hero Q uilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 5 41-6 68 -1755
Living Well W it h D ementia Sisters
Care Par tner suppor t group. 2nd & 4th Weds., 1-2:3 0 p.m. T he Lodge in Sisters. 5 41-6 47-0 052.
Milita ry Parent s of Sisters M eetings are held quarter ly; please c all for details. 5 41-388 -9 013.
Oregon Band of Brothers Sisters Chapter meets Wednesda ys, 11:3 0 a.m., Takoda’s Rest aurant. 541- 549- 64 69
Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting by Zoom. 503- 93 0- 6158
Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 3:3 0 p.m., at Sisters Communit y Church. 5 41-5 49 -6157.
Sisters Area Woodworke rs First Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 41-231-18 97
Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday 7 p.m., SPR D. 5 41-5 49 -8 8 46
Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. at Sisters C ommunity Church. Email sister sbridge2021@gmail.com.
Sisters Caregi ver Sup por t G roup 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Siste rs Episcopal Church. 5 41-719 -0 031.
Sisters Cribbage C lub M eets 11 a.m. ever y Wed. at S PR D. 5 09 -9 47-574 4.
Sisters Garden C lub For monthly meetings visit: SistersGardenClub.com.
Sisters Habitat for Humanit y Board of D irectors 4th Tuesday, 4:3 0 p.m.
Location infor mation: 5 41-5 49 -1193.
Sisters Kiwani s 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:3 0 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Lodge in Sisters. 5 41-6 32-3663.
Sisters Parent Teacher Communit y 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Sisters Elementary School Commons. 917-219-8298
Sisters Red Hat s 1st Friday. For location infor mation, please c all: 541- 8 48 -1970.
Sisters Rotary 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Noon, Aspen Lakes. 5 41-760 -5 64 5.
Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Rest aurant. 541- 903-1123
Sisters Trails A lliance Board Meetings take plac e ever y other month, 5 p.m. In- person or zoom. Contact: info@sisterstrails.org
Three Sister s Irrigation Distric t Board of Direc tors M eets 1st Tuesday, 10 a.m., TSI D Of fice. 5 41-5 49 -8 815
Three Sister s Lions Club 2nd Thursday, 6:3 0 p.m., Spoons Rest aurant. 5 41-419 -1279. VF W Po st 813 8 and A merican Legion Post 8 6 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:3 0 p.m., M ain Church Building Sisters Communit y Church 541- 549-14 62 (John).
SCHOOLS
Black Bu tt e School
Board of Direc tors 2nd Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., Black But te School. 541- 59 5- 6203
block parties, and related activities. Funds can go towards food, permit fees, promotional flyers, or any other event costs.
The only requirements for event planner: The gatherings must be open to everyone within their selected geographic area (such as a neighborhood or city block), and they must provide a brief report and photos following the event. Those interested in hosting an event can learn more and
Sisters School District Board of Directors O ne Wednesday m onthly Sisters School District Administr ation Building. See schedule online at www ssd6.org. 5 41-5 49 -8 521 x5 002. CIT Y & PARKS
Sisters Ci ty Council 2nd & 4t h Wednesday, 6:3 0 p.m., Siste rs City Hall. 5 41-5
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Alicia Viani is among those taking the stage at Sisters Art Works in the second annual Hometown Hang.
Close calls and Celtic wisdom
By Katy Yoder Columnist
I woke up alone; my hubby was already up feeding chickens and one remaining horse. I’m grateful for the simple routines my family shares. As I write this, Alison Krauss sings a soothing ballad from an adjacent room. Her music is part of a collection featuring Scottish folk singer Dougie MacLean. He’s the catalyst for other artists that bring me comfort when I’m anxious… especially after what happened.
Yesterday was almost my last. That evening the truth of how near I’d come resounded through tears and a pulsing heart. Retelling the story dissolved adrenaline and foggy shock. It was close. Close enough to feel the air whoosh as death roared by in the metal armor of a burgundy dually.
Suddenly a daily chore became dangerous. As I returned to the car with a handfull of mail, I watched two racing pick-ups speed towards Highway 20 and me. When they passed me within inches, they left behind the diminishing growl of hurried engines. It wasn’t the first time death almost took me. But this unexpected moment left me unbalanced and in shock.
The first time I almost died, I was ten. Two back tires blew out on our station wagon just south of Chemult. As the car careened towards oncoming traffic, then back into our lane, we ended up sideways going 55mph. The car rolled three times, and during the revolutions from roof to mangled tires, my young body was hurled through a shattered back window, across Highway 97 and finally against a ponderosa. I wasn’t crushed, wasn’t dead, just bloody and scared. I live with a scar that reminds me how close I came to dying
that summer.
Then there was the dune buggy ride during college. The dare I accepted became another possible date with death. Riding over the Pismo Dunes with my cousin’s three drunk fraternity brothers, I knew in my gut how stupid it was to join them. I wasn’t drunk and had no one to blame but myself. I had to show them that nothing scared me. That I was not a coward, or someone who backed down from a dare. We drove away from the ocean over sand hills and jarring dips. When the dune buggy crested a rise and left the sand, it slowed in perilous suspension over a 100ft. cliff. I knew I’d finally taken my crazy antics too far. The engine revved as the tires left the ground. Then the vehicle arced and began three endover-end rolls down a waveshaped dune until finally resting in a dusty round ball of metal, sand, and four stricken people.
I needed help to stay alive that time. The only one not obliterated by booze, my body went rigid when we left the earth. I took a confused frantic breath and waited for the fall. Then a voice spoke in my right ear. “Relax, you’re not going to die.” The voice was deep and sure. It reminded me of my grandfather. I obeyed, forcing my body to soften and absorb the blows of unpadded steel rollbars against the back of my head and lower legs. When the chaos stopped, I heard my burly, tough cousin screaming my name. He thought he’d find the mangled body of his younger cousin, but I lived. The pain and scars took many months to heal. The crease in the back of my head reminds me of the second chance I was given. That’s when I finally woke up and realized I could die.
I changed my life after that, shifting from “Crazy Kate,” to a wary woman who knew life could end anytime. Then 10 years ago, cancer came calling. That proved to be a lesson in love, friendship, perseverance, and the value of choosing optimism over doubt. During a drive to Bozeman, Montana, to tell our daughter that I had breast cancer, I put in a Dougie MacLean CD. His Scottish voice, soothing guitar, and Celtic wisdom calmed me. Then his song, “Not Lie Down,” came on. I’d heard the song before, but its meaning transformed as I faced a possible death like my father and grandparents and cousin. “You can fall but you must not lie down,” spoke through speakers behind me. I didn’t know what lay ahead, didn’t know if I had the strength to absorb chemotherapy, radiation, and cutting away part of my body to save me. MacLean’s voice was soft and sure; so quietly strong. His was the next voice to guide me. During that year of treatment, I played that song like an anthem whenever I needed bolstering beyond prayer and hoping.
Since treatment finished in 2014, every year around July, I have blood drawn and roll into an MRI machine to find out if cancer has returned. Before those annual tests, my subconscious wears down my resolve to be strong. Fear finds its way in weakening my ability to choose healthy foods and thoughts. Eventually, I realize what’s happening and take control of behavior that doesn’t serve me. That cycle was just completed. The tests came back. Reading the results after opening the Patient Portal, I worried about what I might find. There was nothing written in
red. Nothing to fear. I could breathe.
Then yesterday, death came at me again. The moment felt so mundane. I pulled the Subaru over next to the mailboxes on Fryrear Road. My sister sat in the front seat waiting for me to retrieve my mother’s mail. As I walked back to the car, I heard engines at a high RPM just around a corner. I stopped and watched two pick-up trucks come fast around the bend. The one behind was so close, I couldn’t see between them. I didn’t think much of it and walked back to my car and reached for the door handle. I heard the engines coming closer, looked back and saw the truck following pull out and begin to pass.
As the two men passed me, I felt the burgundy dually miss me with only inches to spare. As the wind created by them fluttered my hair and shirt, I pushed myself against my car and heard my sister gasp. They raced by so fast I couldn’t see a license plate, just the roaring back ends of two trucks driven by men who didn’t care if I lived or died. I don’t know if it was road rage, a dare, or just stupidity. However it started, my life almost ended. I flipped them off as they went out of view and got into my car. My sister’s eyes were wide, and her face drained of color. I felt empty and in shock. The adrenaline that demanded I retaliate with a
feeble middle finger, left my body leaving me numb. We drove home talking about what had just happened. The retelling of the story to my mother and later to my husband had me holding back tears. I made myself a big gin and tonic with extra lime and settled into my favorite chair. We had an easy dinner, watched my favorite comedy, “Ghosts,” and soaked in the fact I was okay.
I’m trying to transform the incident into something positive; a way to make changes in the thoughts going through my mind and decisions I make every day. I’m not in the ER. Not in the morgue.
Why did the person driving the dually choose to pass just as he drove by my parked car? Was it anger, or testosterone, or thinking that winning is more important than anything else? I’ll look for that dually and if I see it, I’d like to think I’ll have the courage to go up to him and tell him what almost happened. There’s a fear that he’ll be packing, that he’d show his disregard for life and kill me with a bullet instead of a vehicle. Considering that makes me think about what I almost lost. He’s not worth it. I’ll let it go. Seize the gift of gratitude and watch out for the next person who hasn’t learned the lessons I have… life’s short, it’s precious, and worth holding onto.
Connie Boyle 541-508-1500 Sisters,
one seemed to know who he was. In November of that same year, three-and-a-halfyear-old Nellie Claypool was buried there. Her family was living at the Fish Lake way station when Nellie became very ill. The nearest doctor was in Prineville, necessitating a trip by horse and wagon. By the time they reached the Hindman place, Nellie was too ill to travel further and died soon after they arrived.
The Hindmans cared for the Claypool family at that sad time. They built a little casket, lined it with cloth, and helped the family bury Nellie in the Camp Polk Cemetery, where her marker is still visible.
With the cemetery originally being part of the Hindman homestead, and later made a separate parcel and part of family inheritances, the question of who owned the cemetery from 1940 to today has had it in legal limbo. For the past 82 years or so, there has been no formal caretaker. People wishing to be buried there have not had to make any formal arrangements. Families staked out burial plots, some of which have never been used. Many graves have no markers or have markers in disarray that are difficult to read. In the earlier days, there were few if any regulations regarding cemeteries and burials.
However, in 1985 the Oregon legislature established the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board (OMCB) and gave it the responsibility for licensing and regulating cemeteries, among other things. OMCB created
the Certificate of Authority, which is a license to operate, and without a Certificate of Authority, a cemetery cannot perform internments. Simply put, that means any burials done since 1985 have probably not been legal.
The cemetery did become a County Historic Site in 1986. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, under whose regulations the cemetery operates, declared the cemetery abandoned. Despite all of this, burials have continued to be done up to the present.
In May 2022, Heidi Baker of Redmond began investigating the question of Camp Polk Cemetery ownership after visiting it for the first time in several years and discovering its lack of oversight and maintenance. She researched and completed a chain of title going back to 1918, as well as collected firsthand accounts on historical knowledge of the cemetery from long time locals. In meetings with the Three Sisters Historical Society, that organization declined to take on the cemetery as a project. However, a few individual TSHS members, Bob Renggli, Jan Hodgers, and Zeta Seiple, were interested in joining Baker to form a separate committee to work on the cemetery project.
In October 2022 they began the process of forming a nonprofit 501(c)(3) committee. Bob Renggli is serving as the president, Jan Hodgers is the secretary, Zeta Seiple is treasurer, and Heidi Baker was a member at large. She has since resigned from the board to pursue some other interests but made a sizeable contribution to getting the organization up and running.
Between October 2022 through January 2023, they established the name
of the committee, Camp Polk Pioneer Cemetery Preservation Committee (CPPCPC), as well as determining their mission which includes seeking a cemetery caretaker permit from Oregon Parks and Recreation Historic Cemeteries Program and seeking ownership of the cemetery, which is determined to be the best way to acquire grant money and to provide the highest level of care for the cemetery. Both of those goals have been accomplished.
To date, the committee has attained their nonprofit status and received their initial caretaker permit and renewed it once. They have hosted Veterans and YouthBuild Cleanup Days in October 2022 and 2023. They received a grant of $814 from the City of Sisters which allowed them to build a tool shed in September 2023. Grayson Sorrels has been volunteering this summer to trim limbs and haul debris away. Hodgers, Seiple, Renggli, and Martha Lussenhop have conducted tours of the cemetery over the last several summers.
To pay legal expenses and permit fees, the committee has already spent $9,000 of their own money. In May 2024, the Deschutes County Circuit Court declared the new nonprofit to be the sole owner of the real property located at 69875 Camp Polk Road, Sisters. Now that they are owners, they have begun the application process for the Certificate of Authority, which is a complex process. Their bylaws indicate they will not only maintain and preserve CPPC but will also have legal burials there. Because a number of the gravesites are over 75 years old, the cemetery is considered an archaeological site which will require other steps to be taken.
An important part of the process will be to have the cemetery surveyed, using LIDAR to find unmarked graves. They need to know where all the existing gravesites are, so they know how much room there is left. This process will likely take a year or more. Therefore, currently, no new burials are possible. Once they have the information on what space is left, it will help them form a policy on what new burials may be allowed.
The cemetery gate is currently padlocked to keep large equipment out. Pedestrians can still access the cemetery and are encouraged to tour at
leisure.
The committee greatly appreciates tax-deductible donations of any amount to help with their OMCB application process. Please send donations to PO Box 367, Sisters 97759.
Seiple indicated, “We are also looking for new board members. If you have prior cemetery experience, or experience with non-profit boards, bookkeeping, fundraising, website creation, etc., we would love to have you send us a note, and mail it to the above PO Box. Please include your email and phone number where we can reach you.”
The cemetery is considered an archaeological site.
PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD
Air Show of the Cascades offers more than planes
By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
It’s easy to think of the Air Show of the Cascades as just that — an air show. But that would be selling it short. Way short. Extravaganza? Yes. Festival? Yes. Spectacle? Yes. In the good sense. Above all, it’s three fun packed, adrenaline pumping days formulated for families of all sizes, and all ages and all locales near and far.
Indeed, attendees will come to the August 22-24 event in Madras from a dozen states, as many as a hundred flying into the event. There will be those who don’t want to miss a single minute and be on hand for behind-thescenes looks. They’ll camp, right alongside the runway, in RVs big and small or tents.
It’s the largest air show in Oregon and one of the top in the country.
What to expect
Airplanes. Sure. Lots and lots of those from historic military war birds to spy planes to heart stopping aerobatic planes. Even an H60 Blackhawk helicopter. But that’s not the half of it. There’s a car show with a hundred plus classic and vintage cars and trucks including street rods and muscle cars. You can even take a ride, for a charge, in a Lamborghini or Ferrari.
Music
Of the nonstop variety. With bands like Chasing Bandits, Vince Bigos, Stu
Kinzel Trio, and Sweet Red & The Hot Rod Billies. In between is the Subaru Hit Machine.
Fireworks
A spectacular show Friday night with Mt. Jefferson as a stunning backdrop.
Thrills
Hold onto your hats. Yellow Thunder is a twoplane, altitude-unrestricted formation aerobatic demonstration team that flies formation aerobatic performances in Canada and the U.S. A 300 mph TS-11 Iskra Military Jet and a Microjet will roar past spectators in a blink of the eye.
And planes, featured aircraft, in the movie “Devotion” — the Bearcat, Sky Raider, and F4U Corsair. You don’t have to be a veteran to appreciate these fascinating marvels of aviation.
Hitch a ride
Ever dreamed of riding in a B-17 Flying Fortress or P-51 Mustang Fighter? Book it! Dreams can come true in Madras. Want more daring? Acrobatic air rides are offered with Specialized Aero Works. Or a tamer ride in a helicopter. At Air Show of the Cascades, you are in the action.
Show stoppers
Do not miss the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the world’s top military parachute team that will be the opening performing acts Friday and Saturday with a 12-person team that performs for major events such as the NASCAR and Super Bowls. The Nugget will be
along to record the drop at 10,000 feet.
Food
We’re talking feast. There’s an old-fashioned fish fry Friday night for the first 1,000. An Elks Club breakfast Saturday morning and some of the best food trucks in all Central Oregon.
Admission General admission tickets range from $6 (kids 6-12) to $20 (adults) each day. Active-duty military personnel are admitted free, thanks to Budweiser. There are a host of premium ticket options letting you get closer to the action along with some shade and/or deluxe dining.
A ticket includes entry to the Erickson Aircraft Collection displaying a vintage aircraft collection
started by Jack Erickson in 1983. The collection features over twenty rare aircraft, most of which are still in flying condition. The newly named collection features rare aircraft such as the P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang, Ki-43 Hayabusa, F4U
Corsair, SBD Dauntless, Grumman Duck, and B-17 Flying Fortress.
You can just show up, but to be sure of getting just the tickets best for you, book now at https:// aftontickets.com/event/ buyticket/38jyw77x71%20.
The Air Show of the Cascades will provide plenty of spectacle — overhead and on the ground.
Smoke & luck In the PINES
By T. Lee Brown
Last time we checked in with our story of 2017, my family was trying to drive through the pass on Highway 126/20 after watching the solar eclipse, and move into the home we’d bought. Best laid plans of mice and men, as the saying goes.
Our new neighborhood west of Sisters had been evacuated so we headed to the Valley for a week or so. Coming back to Sisters proved impossible. In addition to the roaring, smoking Milli Fire very close to Sisters itself, we were stopped at the ODOT station by smaller ignitions.
Once again we had to turn our little RPod trailer around. Our son might miss the first day of first grade at Sisters Elementary, an idea that bothered me a lot for some reason. Maybe it was a distraction from the bigger issue: What if our house burns down before we can even move in? And will our friends at ODOT be safe?
We headed back downhill and stayed at Holiday
Farm RV park again, unsure of what would happen next (but knowing they had a trickle of Internet access). We’d been living as freefloating “full-timers” in the RPod all summer; what was a bit more camping?
Next morning, we saw that Highway 20 and the pass had been reopened. The evacuation order on Crossroads had been lifted. Well OK then! We drove through the wild haze toward Sisters. The buildings at the ODOT station looked fine. I dropped my husband off for work in town and navigated the RPod through the old school’s parking lot.
Our son missed half the school day, but we got to meet his new teacher, the wonderful Mrs. Fiedler. The schools had announced that they’d installed special air filters and it was safe to return in spite of Milli. Well, there had also been construction performed on the old elementary school that summer, and they just plain hadn’t finished.
The classroom reeked of smoke. I noticed a 2–3” space at the bottom of the door that led outside. Nobody had replaced the weather stripping. With Mrs. Fiedler’s blessing, I proceeded to MacGyver a makeshift one using scissors, tag board, and masking tape.
Keep in mind that this was in the Before Times... not just pre-pandemic, but pre-lots-of-wildfires era. There were big fires in this area in 2003. When Milli burned so much of the national forest west of
town 14 years later, folks were not accustomed to regular influxes of heavy, unhealthy smoke like we are now. It was still unusual. Frightening. Strange.
Friends and relatives in Bend reported that they were wearing N95 masks and staying indoors, because wildfire smoke can cause respiratory damage and other health problems. As I drove the RPod on Highway 242 heading west toward our new house, through Sisters, I was surprised to see a mom with her jogging stroller, running through smoke with her infant. Even the cross-country team was out running.
Why was I driving straight into a grey wall of smoke? It seemed completely insane to drive west, drive toward certain doom instead of away from it. I started laughing (as one does). Yes, it was nuts, and yes, I was going to do it anyway.
The highway was closed off right at the road leading to Crossroads. Fire and safety personnel were about, and one of those LED signs. I turned into Crossroads and finally pulled the RPod up to our house. Our new home.
I walked out into Milli’s roiling grey miasma and stepped into a nice house full of clean, filtered air. It’s a well built house, buttoned up nicely. Transitioning from living on the road to living in a house is disorienting in
normal, non-fiery circumstances; this was downright weird! We were so very fortunate. I was aware of that.
Our son made it to school. We were able to live in a lovely house that hadn’t burned down and was no longer under evacuation orders. Yes, Milli kept on burning for weeks, but we were lucky. We even had a big stock of BlueAir filters and N95 masks, items I had to use for years due to allergies. Some days we had to stay indoors, particularly some family members with health and respiratory problems.
Other days we’d get a magical clearing. The skies would open to heaven, bright
and blue. One of those days we hosted a couple dozen friends in the backyard for our son’s birthday; we brought out the cider press from my childhood and the kids squeezed those apples into a delicious elixir.
During the After Times, the now, the climate-changeis-real-and-it’s-here times, I think back to the relatively innocent days of 2017. What was it like to imagine that immense forest fires would only happen every decade or so? What was it like to live without smoke—or fear thereof—most of the year?
Sometimes I can’t quite remember. I do remember we are lucky. Alive. Blessed.
The green dino on Cascade Avenue sported eclipse glasses and a smokefiltering mask on one of those rare, clear days during the Milli Fire.
PHOTO BY TL BROWN
Passing through Sisters on the Pacific Crest Trail
By Matt Van Slyke Correspondent
The town of Sisters, established in the late 1800s where two wagon roads met, continues to serve as a haven for cross-Cascade explorers drawn by the spirit of the Old West.
Thousands of backpackers, with trail names like Forest and Sasquatch, arrive to rest and replenish as they walk through the wilderness.
On a recent day, Chief Frodo, fresh from a stay at the Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, crossed the street in search of Neosporin and instant coffee for his trek along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).
“I often feel lost in the world we’ve constructed, so I need to spend time in the world that was here before,” he said, explaining his return to nature.
Chief Frodo is a section hiker tackling the Oregon portion of the PCT.
“There are thru-hikers and section hikers who couldn’t finish the entire hike (in previous years),” explained Forest, a young man who attempted the entire 2,653mile PCT. “I don’t think anyone actually thru-hikes all the way on a continuous footpath anymore because of fires, closures, or something.”
Forest began his journey near the Mexican border town of Campo, California, on March 19. By July 27, he was camping at Sisters Creekside Campground with fellow hikers Leif, Four Note, and Sasquatch. The group were sharing stories around a picnic table beside Whychus Creek, awaiting a ride to McKenzie Pass for a challenging route past Mt. Washington to Santiam Pass.
“We met at campgrounds. They call it a bubble. You generally hike with people you’ve seen before,” said Forest. “We had a group in the very beginning,
especially getting through the Sierra. Other than that, it’s sometimes better to hike at your own pace,” he explained. “We have group chats to keep in touch.”
“I started in Shasta. We’re filling in miles from 2022,” said Leif, speaking for his partner, who was off enjoying a well-earned hot shower.
“I’m filling in miles from 2023 because it was horrible last year,” laughed Sasquatch. “There are closures, so you have to go back and fill in that area, but there’s one section I’ll never go back to because it’s 40 miles of nothing but burn.”
“I’ve already skipped about 200 miles of trail because of fire closures,” said Four Note.
“Which is unfortunate because we should have been able to hike all the way through,” Forest lamented. “It’s frustrating because we started early expecting to avoid fire season, and we still had to skip sections.”
“The Diamond Lake, right?” asked Leif.
“Yeah — Diamond Lake, Shelly Fire. I’ve only had to skip about 100 miles. The AQI has been so bad. It’s hard to breathe,” said Forest.
“I’ve been having to wear a mask while hiking,” Sasquatch said. “An injury or fire, I think, may stop me at this point.”
Most northbound thruhikers start in mid-tolate April, according to
the Pacific Crest Trail Association, which has maintained the PCT since 1977. Forest and Four Note set out a month earlier, hoping to avoid fire closures.
“We did the Sierra in May and it was very snowy. We needed crampons and ice axes to get over most passes,” said Forest. “You start at 3 o’clock in the morning. The sun melts the snow, making it slushy and sketchy, so you hit the passes early.”
“I feel like everyone says it but it truly is an incredible experience to go from Forester’s Pass into the valley below. You’ve got to give it up to the Sierra,” said Four Note.
Like Forest and Four Note, Marieke and Ruurd — trail name Rudy — shipped away their ice gear to lighten their load.
Marieke and Rudy of the Netherlands carry a Garmin inReach device to check for fires and trail closures.
“You bring too much in the beginning and then send stuff back,” said Marieke. “You think about it every minute, what you can get out of your pack, because it’s so heavy.”
“Sometimes you have a big water carry, with two or three liters of water,” said Rudy.
“In the Sierra, we carried bear canisters, spikes, and ice axes. We’re not carrying them anymore, so it’s lighter,” Marieke said.
The couple started in Tehachapi, California, on May 20. They plan to hike to the PCT’s northern end in Manning Provincial Park at the Canadian border, visit Vancouver, then fly to Seattle
to meet her dad before heading to Mexico to travel Central and South America.
“We did the whole Sierra, then skipped because of
Rudy and Marieke.
PHOTO BY MATT VAN SLYKE
See PCT on page 9
Chief Frodo.
PHOTO BY MATT VAN SLYKE
fires,” she said. “We skipped due to two fires, Royal Fire and Shelly Fire, and there was a dead zone because of the Dixie Fire,” he said. “We didn’t want to hike through dead forest — 100 miles of it,” added Marieke. “It changes every day — whether a trail’s open, how the smoke is, how the wind blows.”
The couple, visiting from the Netherlands, dropped everything to thru-hike.
“We both quit our jobs and thought, ‘Why not? Let’s see how far we get,’”
Marieke said.
They have hiked over 1,100 miles so far. She’s on her third pair of Hokas; he’s getting his third pair of shoes in Cascade Locks.
Despite the challenges, the PCT offers many highlights.
“I saw a bear like 10 meters away. I just said, ‘Go away!’ But it wasn’t scary,” she said. “They’re not grizzlies. They’re just looking.”
“We like Mammoth Lakes. We had a holiday home with a couch and a separate sleeping room,” he said.
“The Top of Whitney and Forester Pass were great,” she added. “We’ve had some nice campsites in Oregon, the best so far.”
“We really like this town.
Four Note
It’s great. Yesterday, we arrived at Sisters Bakery and they were so enthusiastic. We had a great night at The Barn and the camping is great,” raved Rudy.
“Everyone is so hikerfriendly as well. We’ve got offers for rides — almost six,” said Marieke. “And two homes,” Rudy said.
“Yeah, they offered, ‘You want to stay with us?” Marieke recounted. “It’s amazing. We don’t have it like this at home.”
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have conflicted with management direction in the Metolius Basin.”
Stagecoach Adventures and Cog Wild will operate shuttles to serve hikers, bikers, and winter recreationists. They will use 15-passenger vans with a roof rack for bikes and other equipment. Both companies propose to run shuttles through the spring, summer, and fall seasons and Stagecoach would continue shuttles through the winter.
Cog Wild will also offer guided mountain bike rides and skills sessions.
Reid reported receiving 64 comments on the proposals. Some of those comments questioned why special use permits are allowed at all on public lands. Reid explained that, “Special uses, which follow agency policy and federal law, allow use of public land that provide a benefit to the public and protect public and natural resources values.” Reid noted that he “will explore hosting a forum in Sisters to share information and build awareness about the special use programs administered by the Forest Service.”
Addressing concerns that additional use might degrade trails and lead to conflicts
with other users, Reid said that, “It is not anticipated that the additional use created from these proposals would alter current maintenance needs. These commercial operators will conduct volunteer trail maintenance days as part of their permit requirements. The operators may choose to collect funds or direct users to donate to local volunteer trail maintenance groups. Further, shuttle operators will not operate when trails are muddy to avoid damaging the trail surfaces. All trails authorized for bicycle drop-off or guided bike trips are currently mixed-use trails open to bikes. Permit operators will educate shuttle users on trail use regulations. Bikers will not be dropped off at some sites, such as the Park Meadow trailhead, to reduce user conflicts.”
The operations will be evaluated after a year.
“As part of this decision, these temporary outfitter/ guide permits will be issued to each company for one year,” Reid stated. “At the end of the permit period, the Forest Service will evaluate the companies’ performance under the permit and decide whether to reauthorize the permits for an additional year, longer term, or not reissue the permits.”
The full text of Reid’s decision letter may be found with the online version of this story at www.nugget news.com.
From left: Forest, Leif, Sasquatch, and Four Note at Sisters Creekside Campground on July 28, 2024.
PHOTO BY MATT VAN SLYKE
Friends of the Metolius Interpretive Walks
Join Sisters Ranger District wildlife biologist Liz Day on this free 2-hour interpretive walk to look and listen for birds and other wildlife species that call the Metolius home. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Camp Sherman Bridge Fish Viewing Platform on Saturday, August 10 . Watch for woodpeckers , song birds , water birds , and others while exploring the ways in which they live in this riverside habitat Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them! Children are more than welcome, but dogs are not appropriate. Wear sturdy foot wear and bring water. For information call 971-718-2505.
Sisters French Club
For people interested in French culture and language, Sisters French Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m . at e Barn, 171 E . Main Ave. All levels are welcome. For more information , visit Facebook @SistersFrenchClub.
Glacial Shifts: Ar t and Science in the Migration of Ice
Join the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture on ursday, August 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m., for an enlightening event featuring two distinguished speakers , Dr. Anders Carlson and Daniela Naomi Molnar. ey each o er unique perspecti ves on the intersection of art and science in the context of transitions and migration in the face of climate change. is event is f ree and open to the public . e event will be held in Pine Meadow Ranch’s Classroom 684 67 ree Creek s Rd . Registration is required at https:// roundhousefoundation.org/ events/. For more info call 5419 04- 070 0 or email inquiries@ roundhousefoundation.org
Historic Guided
Walking Tours
Join ree Sisters Historical Societ y for a free tour of Downtown Sisters L andmarks on August 7, 11, 21, 25, or the Camp Polk Pioneer Cemetery on August 21. Learn more about who and what has helped “make Sisters , Sisters ” All tours begin at 10 a .m. (except August 25 at 3 p.m.), cover about a mile+, and take 1-1.5 hours . Families are welcome. Reservations are needed, so stop in the Sisters Museum on Fri/Sat/Sun, call 541-54914 03 or email museum@ threesistershistoricalsociet y.org with your contact info.
Free Weekly Meal Service
Family Kitchen hosts weekly togo hot meals on Tuesdays , 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sisters Communit y Church, 130 0 McKenzie Hwy Visit www.FamilyKitchen .org
Weekly Food Pantr y
e Wellhouse Church hosts a weekly food pantr y ursdays at 3 p.m. at 222 N . Trinit y Way Both drive-through pick-up and shopping-st yle distribution are available. Info: 541-549-4184.
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, August 10
Metolius Interpretive Walk
Camp Sherman Bridge
Saturday, August 10
Sisters Garden Club Meeting
Sisters Community Church
Sisters Garden Club Meeting
Sisters Garden Club invites the public to their monthly meeting on Saturday, August 10 . ere will be a presentation by Carrie Leahy, general manager with Moonfire and Sun Garden Center. She will share tips about high deser t gardening. e meeting is at Sisters Communit y Church, 130 0 W. McKenzie Hw y., starting at 10 a .m. with doors opening at 9:30.
Living Well With Dementia Sisters Suppor t Groups
Living Well now o ers t wo support groups . A support group for the care partners and family of those diagnosed with some form of dementia meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month f rom 1-2:30 p.m. at e Lodge in Sisters , 411 E Carpenter Ln. A support group for the person diagnosed with some form of dementia in the early stages meets the same days and times , also at e Lodge Info: 541-6 47-0 052.
Free Lunches for Seniors
For those 60+, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon o ers a f un, no-cost social lunch every Tuesday, 11 a .m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church , 130 0 McKenzie Hwy. No reser vations needed. No-cost Grab-N- Go lunches take place weekly on Wed . and urs ., f rom 12:30 to 1 p.m. Call 541-797-9367.
Sisters 4 -H Dog Group for Youth
Have fun and meet new friends while learning about care & training of dogs , including anatomy, parasites , feeding , di erent sports that dogs can do, and more. Sisters K9 Paws 4-H encourages youth to set goals and helps to develop selfconfidence and problem-solving In August group members can show their dog at the Deschutes County Fair 4-H Dog Show. is group is open to children 9-18 years of age who weigh as much as their dog. Projects are available for Cloverbud children ages 5 to 8 . Register at Deschutes Count y Extension 4-H, 541-548-6088, ext. 2. New enrollment starts Oct. 1. For more information, cont act: Nanc y Hall 541-9044433, nancyhall4h@gmail.com
STAR S Seeks
Dispatch Volunteers
While working from home, help STAR S transport Sisters Country resident s to nonemergenc y medical appointments . Needed:
A computer, the abilit y to use online apps, and a telephone. Call 541-9 04-5545 . STAR S is an AFSC Action Team
Americ an Legion and VFW
American Legion Post 86 and VF W Post 8138 meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at Spoons Restaurant, 473 E . Hood Ave. Sisters . Call Lance at 541-233-8399 for info.
Calling All Submariners
Be sure to put Saturday, 17 August, 11: 0 0 hours, at Quince Park, Redmond, on your calendar for the annual Central Oregon Submarine Base picnic. Tri-tip and hot dogs will be on the menu, along with potato salad, ice cream, and more. e Base will provide the tableware and drink s , no alcohol is permitted . Contact Fran at 541-527-5484 to let her know what you will bring , enough for yourself and 4 others , please. Meet at the Pavilion at Quince Park. For more information, please call: Rick at 530 -434 -1102 or Bill at 603-953-3483.
Drop-In Tennis with the Outlaws
Outlaw Tennis is hosting free drop-in tennis on Tuesdays and ursdays f rom 5 to 7 p.m. through August 15. ese are not lessons , but a fun time to play the great game of tennis. Sessions are open to the Sisters communit y, including boys and girls, ages 10 and up, and adults. Held at Sisters Middle School tennis courts . Donations are accepted, but not required. For questions please contact: Girls Head Tennis Coach Bruce Fenn at 419-806-0167 or Boys Head Tennis Coach Vince Grace at 541-70 6-1392
Happy Trails Horse Rescue Seek s Volunteers Calling all horse lovers! Happy Trails Horse Rescue needs volunteers! Can you help them help horses? New Volunteer Orientation the first and third Sundays at 10 a .m. or call 541-241-0783 to schedule! Learn more at https://www happytrailshr.org.
Snow flake Boutique Craf t Show Qualit y craf t-consignors wanted for the 48th Snowflake Boutique, November 1 & 2, 2024. e next jur y will be Saturday, August 10 , beginning at 9:30 a .m. at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. Additional juries will be held through October. Info at http://www.snowflakeboutique org or call Pat 541-383-1821 or Kim 541-640 -2536.
Sisters Garden Journal
Sisters Garden Club has a Garden Journal that is available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books , e Gallimaufry, ree Sisters Floral, C&C Nursery, & Metamorphosis , all in Sisters e multiyear 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 ey make great gif ts . Call 97124 6-040 4 for more information.
STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transpor t Patients Help Sisters Countr y residents get to nonemergency medical appointments in Sisters , Redmond, and Bend . Attend a free t wo-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
Sisters Habitat Volunteers Needed Are you looking for something fun to do with your free time? Volunteer with Sisters Habit at for Humanit y! C all 541-549-1193 . Free papers at e Nug get If you need papers to start fires in your fireplace, mulch your garden, pack to move, or anything else, stop by e Nugget. ere is a wooden box on the porch with past-date papers for your recycling use
Free Pet Food
Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furr y Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4 023 to schedule your pickup. Pickups available ursdays , beginning at 12:30 p.m . Located at 412 E . Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind e Nug get
PET OF TH E WEEK
Humane Societ y of Central Oregon 541-382-3537
RO GUE
Rogue will need an active adopter that is looking for an adventure partner. He is going to require a high level of engagement f rom his owner to stay happy and healthy. We are strongly recommending a huskysavv y household for this boy and an adopter with a fenced-in yard . If you’re looking for a new adventure buddy, come by and ask to meet Rogue!
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Baha’i Faith
For information, devotions, study groups , etc., contac t Shauna Rocha 541-6 47-9826 • www.bahai.org www.bahai.us • www.bahaiteachings .org
Calvar y 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
e Church of Jesus Christ of L at ter-Day Saint s 452 Trinit y Way • Branch President, 5 41-420 -5670; 10 a .m. Sunday Sac rament Meeting
e Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 121 N Brook s Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087 www.transfiguration-sisters.org
8:30 a .m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship
10 :15 a .m. Episcopal Sunday Worship
e Resting Place meeting at Sisters Communit y Church, 130 0 W. McKenzie Hwy
www.restingplace.us • hello@restingplace.us 5 p.m. Sunday Worship
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
541-815-9848
11 a .m. S aturday Worship
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N . Fir Street • 541-549-5831 www.shepherdof thehillsluther anchurch.com 10 a .m. Sunday Worship
Sisters Church of the N az arene 67130 Har rington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960 www.sistersnaz .org • info@sistersnaz .org 10 a .m. Sunday Worship
Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 130 0 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com
9:30 a .m. Sunday Worship
St . Edward the Mar tyr Roman Catholic Churc h 123 Trinit y Way • 541-549-9391
5:3 0 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass • 9 a .m. Sunday Mass 12 p.m. Monday Mass • 8 a .m. Tuesday-Friday Mass Wellhouse Churc h 442 Trinit y Way • 541-549-4184 ht tps://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10 a .m. Sunday Worship
Citizens contemplate where Sisters can grow
By Matthew McClellan Correspondent
Citizens and public officials are continuing to determine where and how Sisters will grow in the future.
The second meeting of the UGB Steering Committee was held on Thursday, July 25, to discuss the Draft UGB Study Area Map.
The draft land need report, which was discussed in June, determined that the City needs to add about 250 acres to the new UGB. During this meeting, the Steering Committee reviewed the preliminary study area and discussed the characteristics of various parts.
Early in the meeting Scott Woodford, Community Development Director, said that Ian Reid, District Ranger for the USFS, had resigned his position on the committee. According to Woodford, Reid felt there was a conflict of interest with his position.
“He felt that he could serve this process better by being an ex-officio member,” Woodford said.
Woodford said they are trying to get a forest representative onto the committee.
Before presenting the preliminary study area, Matt Hastie and Andrew Parish, from the consulting firm retained by the City to support the UGB amendment process, reviewed the State guidelines for producing the study area.
The State prescribes the process for creating the preliminary study area, which
must include at least twice the amount of land suggested by the land need report. Sisters must consider all land within a half-mile of the existing UGB and “exception areas” contiguous with those lands up to one mile out. In Sisters, these exception areas are primarily existing developments of rural residential. The City may exclude lands from consideration if they are impractical or hazardous to develop, hold significant value as undeveloped land, or are owned by the federal government.
After following the state’s procedure, the City created a study area of all lands within a one-half-mile buffer of the city limits, plus the rural residential areas that extend contiguously to a one-mile radius.
The study area contains over 4,300 acres, of which over 1,900 are rural residential. About 1,300 acres may later be excluded from consideration, including about 1100 acres of National Forest. Even with such exclusions, the study area includes far more than the 500 acres required by the State.
Before inviting the steering committee to discuss various parts of the study area, Hastie and Parish reviewed the State’s priority system for evaluating land suitability.
When evaluating the study area, the State requires that the City must first determine whether there is sufficient rural residential land to cover the needs for the new
UGB. Only after exhausting rural residential may the City consider forest or agricultural land.
The rest of the meeting consisted of discussion of subsections of the study area, and the qualities that might make them suitable for urbanization.
Much of the land in the study area to the south, southwest, and northwest of the current UGB consists of forest and land zoned for exclusive farm use. The study area does not include Tollgate or Crossroads, which are entirely outside the half-mile buffer and are not contiguous to any other rural residential areas leading to the current city limits.
One committee member asked whether it was productive to discuss these areas because they are predominantly forest and likely to be excluded from the UGB. Hastie replied that it “may very well be a moot point, given the size of the rural residential to the northeast of the city.”
Discussion of the northeast parts of the study area began with what the report called Camp Polk Vicinity, which consists of the rural residential land to the north and west of the airport. The northeast extent of this region does not quite reach Indian Ford Meadow or Camp Polk Meadow Preserves.
Hastie observed that this area may be more difficult to urbanize, due to the presence of existing homes and the “relatively small size of
properties, anywhere from one to two acres to about twelve acres, there’s not a bunch of really large properties in this area, and that definitely has an effect on the efficiency of development.”
Committee member Morgan Greenwood suggested that it could be a “nightmare” to redevelop this area.
“These are north-ofmillion-dollar homes here. Realistically, any developer that was looking to purchase would have to purchase at least three at a time to make development worth its while…it’s a lot of money to do a very little amount of development,” Greenwood said.
The next area discussed was referred to as Barclay Vicinity, located southeast of the airport. Hastie noted that this region includes some natural constraints, including Indian Ford Creek and some steep slopes around McKinney Butte that will limit development capacity. The report adds that lot sizes in this area are larger than in Camp Polk Vicinity.
Committee member John Tehan spoke about the property his family owns in this area. Tehan said, “Back in 2002, we did this same type of study…and it was rated the top three or four lots to come into the city.”
Tehan added that his property has “only two houses on all of those parcels” and while Seed to Table operates on one of their parcels, it is not zoned for farm use only.
Committee member Brian Metolius commented that this area is “close enough to downtown that you can walk…It’s nearby jobs and businesses. It really feels like that would be a great use of urban land.”
Steering Committee Chair Therese Kollerer seconded the support for this area: “When you have a really valuable home sitting on two acres or five acres, it’s unlikely, or would be very expensive and time consuming, for someone to subdivide that…versus this land that has not been developed yet.”
The final section discussed was called Wildhorse Vicinity, which is east of the city and steep slopes of McKinney Butte. Hastie said, “This area is more hampered by natural resources and constraints than some of the other areas…there are larger lots, and expensive homes.”
Next steps for the project will be to create and evaluate alternative UGB locations within the study area. The next steering committee meeting will likely be in late September.
Sisters-Area Events & Enter tainment
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 7
Paulina Springs Books First Wednesday Open Mic
Bring a poem, song, or short story to share — or come listen! 5 minutes per reader 6:30 p.m. Info: PaulinaSpringsBooks.com.
The Barn Live Music: Use'ta Do 6 to 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Info: www thebarninsisters.com.
Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Cornhole Tournament
Sign up at 5:30 Free For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471
THURSDAY • AUGUST 8
The Suttle Lodge Live Music: "House Band" Benji Nagel showcases his talented friends every Thursday! 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all and for all ages Info: www thesuttlelodge.com.
Paulina Springs Books Book Talk
Dede Montgomery presents "From First Breath to Last: A Story About Love, Womanhood and Aging" 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
Luckey's Woodsman Megan's Terrific Trivia 5:30 p.m. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Located at 352 E. Hood Ave. Ste. B.
Sisters Art Works Live Music: "Hometown Hang"
Celebrate our incredible community and the stellar musicians and bands that call Central Oregon home! Free for all ages Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Info: www.sffpresents.org/concerts.
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night
Sign up at 5:30 Starts promptly at 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Dog-and family-friendly Free For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471
FRIDAY • AUGUST 9
Sisters Depot Courtyard Live Music:
Vianna-Bergeron Brazilian Jazz 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets $20 at www.sistersdepot.com/our-events.
Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.
Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.
Eurosports Food Cart Garden Live Music: Dust Devils 5-7 p.m. Free Family- and dog-friendly Info: 541-549-2471
SATURDAY • AUGUST 10
Hardtails Live Music: Gold Dust a tribute to Fleetwood Mac 8 to 10 p .m. 21+. Tickets $20 at www.BendTicket.com.
Sisters Depot Courtyard Live Music: Skybound Blue 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets $5 at www.sistersdepot.com/our-events.
Luckey's Woodsman Live Music: Whiskey and Cold Fingers "Serenade in the Shade" Saturday music series.
4 to 7 p.m. BBQ special. Located at 352 E. Hood Ave. Ste. B.
The Barn Live Music: Brother Gabe Trio 6 to 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Info: www thebarninsisters.com.
Pine Meadow Ranch Art Workshop: Natural Dyes Series Madelaine Corbin presents "Shibori and Resist Pattern Making." 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save 10% with code Nugget10. Tickets at www.roundhousefoundation.org/events/.
Eurosports Food Cart Garden Car Show 5-7 p.m. Free Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool or vintage car for the car show — or come to see them! For more info call 541-549-2471
SUNDAY • AUGUST 11
Sisters Saloon Live Music: Scott Fox
6 to 8 p.m. on the patio Free and open to all ages
Sisters Community Church Live Music: An Evening of Worship part of Summer Concert Series on the lawn. 6 p.m. Free (donation to local nonprofits who provide assistance for those in need in our community, is appreciated). Bring chairs or blanket. More info at www.sisterschurch.com.
Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring live music community booth, vendors, kids activities, and more. For info visit www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.
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.
MONDAY • AUGUST 12
The Suttle Lodge Live Music: Alex Dunn "Big Lawn Series," 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all and for all ages
TUESDAY • AUGUST 13
Ski Inn Taphouse Hotel Live Music: Kar yn Ann 6-8 p.m. Free entry Info: www.sisterstaphousehotel.com.
Paulina Springs Books Book Talk
Lola Milholland presents "Group Living and Other Recipes" 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 14
Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
The Barn Live Music: Leadbetter Duo 6 to 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Info: www thebarninsisters.com.
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Cornhole Tournament Sign up at 5:30 Free For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471
THURSDAY • AUGUST 15
Luckey's Woodsman Megan's Terrific Trivia 5:30 p.m. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Located at 352 E. Hood Ave. Ste. B. The Suttle Lodge Live Music: "House Band" Benji Nagel showcases his talented friends every Thursday! 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all and for all ages Info: www thesuttlelodge.com.
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night Sign up at 5:30 Starts promptly at 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Dog-and family-friendly Free For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471
FRIDAY • AUGUST 16
Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.
Paulina Springs Books Magic: The Gathering nights Booster Draft at 5 p.m. $15. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.
Eurosports Food Cart Garden Live Music: Desert Suns 5-7 p.m. Free Family- and dog-friendly Info: 541-549-2471
SATURDAY • AUGUST 17
Hardtails Live Music: Petty Fever a multi-award winning full production tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers featuring the captivating Frank Murray 8 to 10 p .m. 21+. Tickets $20 at www.BendTicket.com.
Luckey's Woodsman Live Music: Travis Ehrenstrom "Serenade in the Shade" Saturday music series featuring folk rock 4 to 7 p.m. BBQ special. Located at 352 E. Hood Ave. Ste. B. The Barn Live Music: Sean Allen and Vibe Shiftas 6 to 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Info: thebarninsisters.com.
Pine Meadow Ranch Art Workshop: Natural Dyes Series Madelaine Corbin presents "Bundle Dyeing, Ecoprinting and Plant Printing." 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save 10% with code Nugget10. Tickets at www.roundhousefoundation.org/events/.
Sisters Depot Courtyard Live Music: Bob Baker & Mark Barringer 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets $5 at www.sistersdepot.com/our-events.
Eurosports Food Cart Garden Car Show 5-7 p.m. Free Family- and dog-friendly Bring your cool or vintage car for the car show — or come to see them! For more info call 541-549-2471
SUNDAY • AUGUST 18
Sisters Saloon Live Music: Bill Keale 6 to 8 p.m. on the patio Free and open to all ages Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring live music, community booth, vendors, kids activities, and more. For info visit www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.
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.
MONDAY • AUGUST 19
The Suttle Lodge Live Music: Love, Dean "Big Lawn Series," 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all and for all ages
TUESDAY • AUGUST 20
Ski Inn Taphouse Hotel Live Music: Evan Mullins 6-8 p.m. Free entry Info: www.sisterstaphousehotel.com.
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 21
The Barn Live Music: Critical Blues Band 6 to 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Info: www thebarninsisters.com.
Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Cornhole Tournament Sign up at 5:30 Free For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471
THURSDAY • AUGUST 22
Sisters Depot Courtyard Live Music: Open Mic Music lovers can enjoy a variety of local talent in a lively atmosphere. 6 to 8 p.m. Info: sistersdepot.com/our-events. Luckey's Woodsman Megan's Terrific Trivia 5:30 p.m. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Located at 352 E. Hood Ave. Ste. B. The Suttle Lodge Live Music: "House Band" Benji Nagel showcases his talented friends every Thursday! 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all and for all ages Info: www thesuttlelodge.com.
Lessons learned from competing
By Edie Jones Columnist
Today, while I was swimming, a dad and his threeyear-old entered the pool. It took lots of concentration for this devoted father to keep his young one safe. Determined to jump in, climb out, jump in, and climb out again, laughing with joy at the fun, kept that dad on his toes. A toss in the air and a dunk underwater brought the desire for more.
All of this had me remembering the years when we introduced our four kids to water. It started with our oldest, at 18 months. Living in Montana, a dryland state, where many babies had drowned in irrigation ditches, sparked the question, “How do we keep her safe?” Babies who know how to hold their breath underwater have a much better chance of surviving if they fall in when wandering off. This is a lifesaving skill, and one a young one needs to learn early.
We moved from Montana to the shores of a large lake in Minnesota. Again, the need to know how to hold your breath underwater was essential for our children. That led to many years of fun and later competitive swimming.
Watching the Olympics brought those years back. How grateful I am that none of our swimmers reached the level of skill we’ve been watching in the
young athletes that have enthralled us. The pressure they’ve grown up with is unbelievable.
However, I will always be grateful for what our kids learned during those years of competing. Discipline, perseverance, responsibility, teamwork, how to face failure, and how to be humble in success may not be lifesaving skills yet are equally important.
Whether it’s swimming, baseball, soccer, Girl or Boy Scouts, playing in a band, or participating as an individual in skiing or track, what your kids learn from these types of activities will pay off in dividends as they grow.
The Parks and Recreation Departments and afterschool athletic programs play an important role in your kids’ education. Whenever you can, make time for them to participate. Engaging with coaches and volunteer leaders gives all kids the opportunity to learn how to operate under the leadership of someone other than their parents or teachers. They will learn the importance of following rules and that no one is above the law.
Years ago, my husband, Ted, was officiating at a National Swim meet. Competitions of this caliber often determine who will be on the next Olympic team.
A young man, who is now one of the announcers at the Olympics, was swimming the backstroke and he missed a turn. Ted’s hand
immediately shot up, disqualifying him. This had to be a major blow to a swimmer destined to be a star. I’m sure he never again missed a turn, later going on to the Olympics, carrying with him an important lesson.
My kids had the privilege of being teammates with Mary T. Meagher who, at 14, set her first world record. Nicknamed Madam Butterfly, she held the 100 and 200 meter butterfly records for over twenty years. What I remember most about Mary T. was the answer from her mom who responded to the question of whether they were going to go to the Olympics. “That all depends,” she said. “T. has to qualify just like everybody else.” They also allowed and encouraged this talented swimmer to miss practices so she could attend Girl Scout camp for a week. She would often reach out to younger swimmers during meets and practices.
At one of those our youngest son asked, “Was that Mary T?” When he heard, “Yes,” he exclaimed, “She doesn’t act like a champion.” Teaching by example was her forte, and it paid off in the lessons learned.
Watching the Olympians, I empathize with their parents as they hold their breath in anticipation. Despite the agony and worry— it is worth it. Providing opportunities, from lifesaving skills to life-living skills, is what parenting is all about.
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to isolate the cause of the outage to two underground faults impacting approximately 16 members. Crews made repairs and their power was restored around 3 a.m. (Thursday).”
While Wednesday’s incident was power line faults, power companies across the West have instituted policies that could lead to shutdowns in the summer to prevent catastrophic wildfires. A public safety power shutoff (PSPS) is a safety measure designed to help protect communities in high fire-risk areas by proactively shutting off electricity during extreme and dangerous weather conditions that might cause the electricity system to spark wildfires. In all cases, the need to visually inspect power lines means that it may take longer to fully restore power safely when it goes out in the summer.
CEC recommends that local residents prepare an outage kit to be prepared if power goes down for an extended period.
• A flashlight, an oil or
battery-powered lamp or lantern, and extra batteries.
• Candles and matches. Use candles on a flat, stable, non-flammable surface.
• A battery-powered radio.
• Easily accessible emergency phone numbers for your utility, doctor, fire, and police.
• A cell phone, or a telephone connected directly to the phone jack. Cordless phones and phones with answering machines rely on electricity to operate.
• A first-aid kit and prescription medications.
• A manual can opener and non-perishable food. A camp stove and fuel may be handy, but be sure to use it outdoors.
• A cooler for storing frequently used foods. Food will keep several hours in a closed, full refrigerator, and up to two days in a closed, full freezer.
Roundabout SISTERS
Bill Bartlett Columnist
The circle of life
If you want to restore your faith in the country, spend a little time with ag kids in Sisters. I had the pleasure, once again, in visiting with the more than 40-strong members of Cloverdale Livestock Club, the local 4-H chapter in Sisters Country.
4-H has been around for 122 years and for 76 of those, 4-H has thrived in Sisters Country as Cloverdale Livestock Club. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization surpassing Scouting. The 4 - H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy.
Today, 4 - H serves youth in rural, urban, and suburban communities in all 50 states. 4 - Hers are tackling the nation’s top issues, from global food security, climate change, and sustainable
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Drinks will be available at The Belfry’s bar throughout the evening. All ages are welcome at this event, but be aware that stories shared may contain adult or uncomfortable content.
The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave. Tickets are available at sistersfob.org/ storyslam.
The Sisters Festival of Books launched in 2019, then was put on hiatus due to COVID. This year marks its return. The festival will include author events and signings at Sisters Movie House, a Literary Banquet
Author Dinner, a Small Press and Local Author Faire at Paulina Springs Books and Toriizaka Art, featuring over 15 small presses and local authors, and writing and publishing workshops. For information about the threeday Festival of Books, visit https://www.sistersfob.org.
energy to childhood obesity and food safety.
4 - H out-of-school programming, in-school enrichment programs, clubs and camps also offer a wide variety of STEM opportunities — from agricultural and animal sciences to rocketry, robotics, environmental protection, and computer science — to improve the nation’s ability to compete in key scientific fields and take on the leading challenges of the 21st century.
Saturday, at the Deschutes County Fair, it was all business and business as usual for the Cloverdale kids when I dropped in on them. By that time, they had won many ribbons including champion and reserve champion honors and were readying for auction.
Most every county in America has a county fair, usually in summer and typically near harvest season. And at most of these fairs you’ll find livestock lined up in barns at the fairgrounds - from beef cattle to bred heifers to sheep, hogs, goats, turkeys, chickens, rabbits, and sometimes other projects.
Most of these animals are entered in the fair in a “Showmanship Class” and a “Market Class.”
The Showmanship Class is the time for the exhibitor (the kiddo) to showcase their stockmanship skills for the judge. They should know how to control their animal on a halter and lead line or with a show stick and they need to know how to “set their animal up” which means getting it into position to show its body in peak
condition and frame.
The kids are also judged on their ability to show an animal in its best light — their skill, ability, and appearance are judged, as well as resiliency to keep pushing through even if their animal resists or worse in the ring.
The other class is a “Market Class” where animals are judged on their conformation, muscle mass, bone structure and finishing. They are also judged on their “fitting” which is how the kids clean, brush and primp them to make them look their best!
Most market auctions, especially for beef cattle, are “terminal auctions” where the animals are sent to harvest immediately after the auction. But some species like bred heifers (pregnant momma cows) or dairy cows are purchased to take home live and added to existing herds. Sheep, pigs, goats, turkeys, and chickens are usually also terminal harvest auctions.
You’d think that would be devastating to 4-Hers. After all the work, the hours and hours spent with their animal, all the touching and close contact, all the prodding — parents of their kids, kids of their animals — only to see it all end as meat, would be soul crushing.
Nope. These kids are fully mature in their understanding of the circle of life. Unlike many big city kids who think meat comes from Safeway. The United States Department of Agriculture did a study that found that nearly one in five adults did not know that hamburgers
are made from beef. Many more were not familiar with the basic facts about farming. Forty-one percent of American kids think bacon comes from plants.
This year, the Cloverdale club boasts five “Cloverbuds.” They are under age nine, the starting age for 4-H, but are so enthralled by their agricultural roots that they can’t wait to learn more. Like their siblings or friends, they’ve also learned social skills, sorely missing now for a few generations. They shake your hand. Firmly. Look you right in the eye. Squarely. They
introduce themselves, properly. They don’t interrupt. And they answer questions in a straightforward manner. No embellishment. No puffery. Pretty much the facts. They have to be proud, but it doesn’t show. What you get is a sense of gratitude. Accomplishment. The simple joy of working with your hands. Being on a team. Encouraging one another. Cloverdale Livestock Club is a vanguard in keeping animal husbandry alive and well. And, with Old West hospitality, you are always welcome to come see for yourself at any number of Club activities.
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The Cloverdale Livestock Club.
Cloverdale kids shine at Deschutes Co. Fair
Forty-six Cloverdale Livestock Club kids showed at the Deschutes County Fair — 29 in the sheep barn, eight in the beef barn, two in goat barn, one in swine, and in Cloverbuds (poultry).
Notable exhibitors included:
• Conner Cyrus — High Point Senior Beef exhibitor.
• Clover Keyes — Maddie Griffith Memorial Scholarship.
• Teagan Wyland — Maddie Griffith Memorial Scholarship.
• Mason Phliiger — Grafton Market Lamb
Scholarship.
• Jade Barlow — Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, Reserve Champion 4H Market Goat.
• Owen Christianson — Champion Born & Bred Market Lamb.
• Lola Gloeckner — Champion Crossbred Ewe.
• Kyson Shelton — Reserve Champion Junior Showman.
• Jayden Vogt — Coco’s Kids Senior Swine Legacy Award, $2,500 scholarship.
• Asher Davis — Rate of Gain for Market Lamb. All market animals received Blue Ribbons.
Hope for universal flu vaccine
By Ben Botkin Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Health & Science researchers say they have a promising new approach to developing a universal influenza vaccine — potentially within five years.
Such a vaccine — a “one and done” dose — would provide a person with lifetime immunity against a rapidly evolving influenza virus and help safeguard against a pandemic like the recent one that also caused a respiratory illness. Flu strains have triggered six major epidemics in the past century and a half, with the worst in 1918 when millions of people died worldwide.
Flu vaccines — and COVID shots — are based on targeting a particular strain that’s circulating. A universal flu shot would have to work against all strains of the virus, which mutates over time. So researchers adopted a new, OHSU-developed approach, according to the study, which was published this month in the journal Nature Communications.
Researchers started by
inoculating 11 monkeys with the 1918 flu virus. They then were exposed to an avian H5N1 influenza virus from 2005, a viral infection that originated with birds but is highly infectious for humans. Six of the 11 monkeys survived the exposure to H5N1.
That’s a good outcome for the experiment considering the strength of the H5N1 virus, said senior author Jonah Sacha, professor and chief of the Division of Pathobiology at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
“We did that because we wanted to make it a really difficult test, so that if we saw any kind of signal, we could be confident that what we were seeing was real,” Sacha said in an interview.
A control group of six primates did not receive the vaccine and also was exposed to the H5N1 virus. They all died.
Sacha said the method used to deliver the vaccine could potentially help other mutating viruses like SARSCoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
“It’s a very viable
approach,” he said. “For viruses of pandemic potential, it’s critical to have something like this. We set out to test influenza, but we don’t know what’s going to come next.”
Different approach
The key to the vaccine’s success was its method of delivery, called a platform. The one used in the flu vaccine trials was also developed by OHSU and is in clinical trials for HIV vaccines.
The approach involves putting small amounts of the vaccine into a common herpes virus cytomegalovirus, or CMV, which infects people but usually produces no symptoms. Nevertheless, CMV prompts an immune response which trains the immune system to fight the flu strains in the vaccine.
This is different from typical vaccines, including the existing flu vaccines, which rely upon an antibody response that targets the latest version of the virus. By using an old version of the influenza virus, it was effective despite all the mutations of the past century.
Avery Horton (third from left), a freshman at Sisters High School, with Ursula, her champion Suffolk breeding ewe.
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By Chester Allen
Running with the Bulls Tight Lines
For those of you who have struggled to hook and land a really big bull trout (I am one of you), you might want to not read any further.
Okay, I warned you. Here’s my tale:
One of the coolest things about the Metolius River is that huge, predatory fish — bull trout — lurk in many parts of the river.
If you see a log or two sticking out of the water, there’s a good chance that a bull trout is lurking under the wood and waiting for a smaller trout or whitefish to make a mistake. Bull trout often chase hooked rainbow trout and whitefish.
Bull trout, which are actually a char (a close relative to the trout), get really big. The state record bull trout is 23 pounds, and it was caught in Lake Billy Chinook, which means that
bull was born in the cold, clean waters of the Metolius River.
Anyway, if you’re walking along the river, there’s a good shot that a big bull trout is nearby — maybe even under your feet, if you’re standing on an undercut bank. Some of these fish are far bigger than 23 pounds.
Because I spend a lot of time on the Metolius pestering the trout, I often see bulls in the water. Sometimes I catch and release one.
Running with the bulls
But it’s my fate as a fly angler to see others hook and land the big bulls. This past Saturday, I arrived on the Metolius as that wet cold front was rolling in. I figured the cloud cover would get the Green Drake mayfly hatch going.
Well, the Green Drakes took the afternoon off, but the Pale Morning Dun mayflies were hatching in batches that looked like tiny yellow sailboats. Trout were happily sipping them down. Fishing — and catching — was great. I came around a corner, and saw a younger guy hooked up to a big, big fish. Another angler was in the water trying to net the fish, which was having none of it. The younger angler was pretty calm during the splashy ruckus, but the bull trout eventually ended up in the net.
The young angler, Conor McKechney, kept the bull
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trout in the water (which is what you’re supposed to do). He then let it go without any drama at all — after posing for a couple of photos.
“Well, I lost another bull a few minutes ago,” Conor casually remarked. “They’re fun fish.”
We started talking, and it turns out that Conor has been fly fishing for less than two years. That stunning fact almost made my head explode. Many Metolius anglers spend years learning the river — and building their fly-fishing skills — before they land a big bull.
After my skull survived the shock of all this, evil jealousy filled my soul. My biggest bull trout was probably four pounds. It’s true that I rarely target bull trout — I am addicted to casting a
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dry fly or emerger to rising trout — but I do break out the big rod and huge streamers every now and then.
Casting a six-inch-long streamer — or longer — is the best way to hook a big bull, at least according to accepted fishing wisdom. Conor, like many other younger fly anglers, catches his bull trout on small nymphs fished under a strike indicator (aka bobber).
How can a newbie fly angler do so well with bulls?
Well, the short answer is this: deep-drifting a fly that looks like the nymphal forms of mayflies, caddis, and stoneflies puts the fly right in front of the trout. And trout spend most of their time eating those nymphs — not the adult winged insects on the surface. Deep nymphing is a
real shortcut to hooking and landing big trout. I guess I could start nymphing more, but I really prefer casting a floating fly and seeing the trout eat it off the surface. Plenty of nice trout feed on top, and I’m delighted to catch and release them. But the big bulls stay close to the bottom, and, judging by their size, they must eat almost constantly.
Salt in the wound I sent Conor a few shots of him and his big bull on Sunday morning. His reply just about sent me around the bend: “Thanks again for the photos, I nabbed a second one about 45 minutes after that. Such a fun day. Check it out….”
And there was a photo of Conor with another very nice bull trout.
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Big bull trout lurk in the Metolius River.
PHOTO BY CHESTER ALLEN
Author shares tribute to family
Author Dede Montgomery will present her new memoir, “From First Breath to Last: A Story About Love, Womanhood and Aging” at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m.
Montgomery meshes passages from her mother’s memoir, journals, published book, and dissertation with her own memories and how her mother’s journey influenced her own in a celebration of womanhood.
Patty Montgomery was born between the World Wars and was reborn in the 1960s and 1970s during the time women pushed through the barriers to independence and equality. She followed what she believed was the expected path for other women like her who were privileged by whiteness, education, and middle-class income. Until she couldn’t, and broke loose with support from some and criticism by others, while raising her only daughter to be self-confident and selfassured. “From First Breath to Last” is a treat to readers of all ages looking to embrace the wisdom from two women told through entertaining stories, fairy tales, and the advice from lives well-lived.
Dede Montgomery is a sixth generation Oregonian, blogger and author of “Humanity’s Grace, Beyond the Ripples,” and “My Music Man.” She lives in the Portland area and works at the intersection of workplace safety, health and well-being. For more information visit https://dedemontgomery.com.
On Tuesday, August 13, Paulina Springs will host Lola Milholland as she presents
her book “Group Living and Other Recipes.”
Milholland brings a fascinating perspective on what we can gain when we share our living spaces and offers a compelling exploration of group living as a way of life— equal parts appealing, humorous, delicious, confounding, and, just maybe, utopian. She had a lively upbringing in the nineties as the child of iconoclastic hippies. Her mom—energetic and intense at work and play — had spent her life revolting against the strictures of her American and Filipino upbringing. Her dad, a child of the eastern Oregon desert, was a jovial documentary filmmaker and historian who loved to col lect ephemera. Both threw open the doors of the Holman House, their rambling home in Portland, Oregon, to longterm visitors and unusual guests. Years later, Milholland moved in with her brother and his housemates—an eccen tric group of stop-motion animators and accomplished cooks—bringing the tradition of experimental communal living into a new generation.
Paulina Springs Books is located at 252 W. Hood Ave.
City seeks input on safety
The City of Sisters is conducting a survey to gather residents’ opinions on various aspects of public safety, including traffic, crime, and concerns or suggestions you have for improving public safety in Sisters.
The survey will be open until August 25. The survey can be completed online or on paper. Online submissions can be made at https:// lp.constantcontactpages. com/sv/7QDLHkV, or on the City of Sisters website, while paper surveys are available at City Hall.
Responses are confidential and individual responses will not be shared publicly. Responses will be analyzed and compiled into a summary report. This report will be
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New to the Hometown Hang this year is a collaboration between SFF Presents and Citizens4Community (C4C), another local community-based nonprofit.
C4C’s Executive Director Kellen Klein said, “When SFF Presents invited C4C to host a ‘community engagement hub’ at this year’s Hometown Hang, we were thrilled. The concert is already such a heartwarming, locally-oriented celebration; the hub now offers attendees a chance to explore
new ways they can get involved in the community. We’ll have nearly a dozen organizations on hand, each dedicated to serving Sisters Country. Event-goers will be able to meet local leaders, learn about volunteer opportunities, and offer feedback on current community needs and challenges.”
The concert will be held at the Sisters Art Works venue located at 204 W. Adams Ave. in downtown Sisters, Or. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m. Additional information is available at https://www. sffpresents.org/concerts. Patrons are encouraged to walk or bike to the venue and utilize the free bike valet next door at Habitat for
Humanity. This is a free, all ages show. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
In an effort to reduce waste generated at their events, SFF Presents no longer offers disposable cups for drink service. Patrons should bring a 16 oz. SFFbranded Silipint or Steely pint cup if they plan to enjoy a beverage. Due to strict OLCC permitting rules, they cannot accept alternate vessels. Chairs are not provided; bring your low-back festival chairs or blankets. Only service animals are permitted inside the venue. Be sure to follow @SFFPresents on Instagram and Facebook for updates and additional information.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS
The Nugget
N EWS PA PE R?
presented to the Sisters City Council in November 2024, providing them with a clear understanding of the community’s priorities and concerns. The insights gained from this survey will assist the City Council in:
• Setting priorities: Identifying key areas of concern and focusing resources where they are most needed.
• Enhancing services: Improving existing public safety programs and exploring new initiatives based on community feedback.
• Building trust: Strengthening the relationship between the City Council and residents.
For more information on the survey, email kprosser@ ci.sisters.or.us.
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Damn, I do love “my” Nugget News! My wife, Jan, and I got married in this little piece of heaven about 38 years ago in Camp Sherman. We moved here permanently in 2008 and after being here awhile, I realized that I finally had found “home.”
Because of my deep-seated love for Sisters, I’ve been involved in Sisters Country Emergency Preparedness, on the boards of Sisters Folk Festival, and now serve as one of five directors of Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District.
Throughout my citizenship in Sisters, amid all of the changes that have been brought to our community, one thing has remained constant, “our”
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Obituaries
Cruz M. Bryan
Staff Sergeant, Oregon
Army National Guard (ret)
July 13, 1990 – July 15, 2024
“A well-rounded man should be a warrior, an artist, and a philosopher.”Benvenuto Cellini
Cruz Michael Bryan, an American soldier, 34, of Salem, was killed in action in the vicinity of Katerynivka, Ukraine, supporting combat operations against the Russian Federation.
Cruz was born on July 13, 1990, in Salem. His fascination with the profession of arms was lifelong. He adored martial arts—Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, wrestling, and MMA, but none so deeply as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He practiced for many years, instructing as well, and was never happier than while incurring bruises on the mat.
In addition to his passion for military history and combatives, Cruz had a deep and abiding love of philosophy and rhetoric. He loved to explore the theoretical and challenge the accepted wisdom, in any subject, from any angle. He was a polemicist at heart, almost to the point of mischief, eager to discover a new and bizarre opinion and argue aggressively on its behalf.
Cruz spent several years in Sisters, attending Sisters High School for his sophomore and junior years, 20052007. He graduated from North Salem High School in 2008.
The human mind provided him an endless source of inspiration and study. He studied Counseling Psychology at Western Oregon University at the undergraduate level, finally going on to achieve his Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling in 2018. He applied his knowledge directly, working for several years as a personal support worker for those afflicted by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serving the needy gave him both purpose and enduring fulfillment.
In 2013, he welcomed his daughter, Penelope, into his
life. He loved her deeply, and those who served with him in Ukraine report that his final days were dominated by thoughts of her.
Cruz was honorably discharged from the Oregon Army National Guard on May 2, 2024, after 14 years of service. His time in uniform saw him through multiple combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia. Like so many of history’s warriors, peacetime life did not suit him, and it seemed inevitable that the ongoing War in Ukraine would stir his passion to fight on behalf of a just cause. In June 2024, he volunteered for the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine with the intention of training new recruits. Ultimately, the allure of a stand-up fight against long odds proved too much for a soldier’s heart to resist. Days after arrival, he left the rear echelons to fight on the front lines.
His martial skill, dauntless courage, and unwavering commitment was witnessed by all who served alongside him through many hardwon firefights. Despite the grim realities of the terrible conflict, Cruz never lost his deep affection for Russian culture and civilization, and often mused on the peculiar nature of humanity to visit such violence on itself. On July 15, 2024, that violence tragically found him as well, when he was killed by an artillery strike in the midst of a particulary vicious assault.
Cruz will be deeply missed by those who loved him—a multitude whose numbers he could never really fathom. His large family and many friends remember him as a man of fierce passions, sincere laughter, and lofty philosophies who, though beset by many ordeals in a life defined by pursuit of the latest challenge, forever kept his great devotion to protect the humble and the innocent.
Cruz is survived by his daughter, Penelope, his mother, Deborah Lachnicht, step-father Mike Lachnicht, brother Michael Lachnicht, sister Braylin Billow, grandparents Chet and Cleone
Davis, grandparents Gladene and Greg Smith; grandmother Fran Schidler, and grandparents Steve and Gwen Gilchrist.
In addition, he is survived by Trevor Evans, whom he considered a father, and Joseph Mantecon, whom he considered a brother. Both are honored to be so regarded.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on August 10 at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy., for family and friends.
An additional memorial service will be held at noon on August 17, at the Oregon Army National Guard Gresham Armory, 544 NE Division St, Gresham, Oregon. This event is open to everyone.
The site of Cruz’s death is presently under occupation by Russian forces, and his status remains missing in action until further notice. The situation is being monitored by U.S. Embassy, Kyiv. When circumstances allow, he will be returned with dignity to the United States with the thanks of a grateful Ukrainian nation.
From the first to the very last, he was a soldier.
Elizabeth Anne Affatati
January 28, 1951 – July 8, 2024
Elizabeth Affatati (Betty) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, surrounded by her husband, son, daughter, and other members of her family.
Born Elizabeth Anne Wilson in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1951, she moved with her parents to the United States when she was six years old. Her chosen career field was advertising and she stayed in that business until she married the love of her life, Ralph Affatati. Together they loved and shared six children, several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. After Ralph, her family was her passion and she was devoted to all of them.
Betty was preceded in
death by her parents and a younger sister. She is survived by her husband and the children and grandchildren they shared, along with siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Betty will be missed as much as she is and will always be loved, much more than we could possibly have shown her.
A celebration of life is scheduled for mid-August in California.
LETTERS
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that e-bikes will increase the speed of bike traffic on the trails; and that e-bikes will increase usage, with problems of congestion and trail damage. In my opinion neither of these are likely to be major issues.
I believe bike speed on the trails is limited by the terrain, electric bike or not. While an e-bike might top out at 20 mph, it’s very unlikely someone could approach that speed while avoiding trees, rocks, other bikers, and dog walkers like me. Bikers now are mostly at a pretty leisurely pace, and I wouldn’t expect that to change if the rider was on an e-bike; it would be neither safe nor comfortable.
If allowing e-bikes were to increase trail use substantially, that would imply that there are large numbers of potential bike users who don’t ride the trails now, but would do so if they could ride an e-bike. To me that seems unlikely. Those who enjoy riding the trail system might switch to an e-bike to make riding easier, but that wouldn’t increase the number of riders. And damage from an e-bike is basically the same as damage from a conventional bike.
I have found riders on the trails to be generally very courteous to pedestrians, slowing to pass and letting me know that other riders are following. I would expect that to continue, regardless of the bike technology.
Ken Willett
FIREFIGHTERS: Many fires have taxed resources for weeks
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for Operations. “Exhausted crews finally caught a muchneeded weather break, but this wildfire year is going to get worse before it gets better.”
There are currently 25 large wildfires burning on national forests spanning from Southern Oregon to the Canadian Border. While some fires received rains from the weather shift, most wildfires east of the Cascades received little to no moisture
C4C: Group continues to promote community connections
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apply at citizens4community. com/1000-picnics.
“The premise of this program is simple — we believe that sharing a meal with neighbors is a powerful way to build community connection, resiliency, and belonging,” explains Kellen Klein, C4C’s Executive Director. “And in increasingly polarized times, that feels more important than ever.”
The 1,000 Picnics program is possible thanks to a grant from the Ford Family Foundation — a philanthropic organization based in Roseburg, Oregon that works toward “a future where rural communities are vibrant places that provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.”
“When we know and trust our neighbors, our communities become safer, more collaborative, and better able to overcome local divides
and are primed to ramp back up.
“We’ve already got hundreds of thousands of acres of active fire out there right now,” added Hiatt.
The fires across the region have led to smoky conditions at times in Sisters, with recent days marking an improvement from poor air quality at the end of July. Periodic smoky conditions are expected to continue.
Be smoke ready this summer by preparing yourself, your loved ones, and your workplace for wildfire-related air-quality impacts with lowand no-cost resources at www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ be-smoke-ready/.
and challenges,” said Max Gimbel, Director of Rural Community Building at Ford Family Foundation. “We’re excited to support this simple yet potentially powerful opportunity in Sisters Country and other communities across rural Oregon.”
While C4C doesn’t actually have enough funding for 1,000 picnics, the nonprofit hopes to catalyze at least ten new gatherings across Sisters Country in the coming months. The application process is designed to be straightforward and low-barrier, and applications will be reviewed every Friday beginning August 16th.
To help kick-start the program, C4C is planning its own community-wide picnic in the park for later this summer, complete with free entertainment, games, and treats. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, Sisters Country residents can start planning their own gatherings by visiting citizens4comm unity.com/1000-picnics.
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101 Real Estate
1,518 sq. ft. 3BR/2.5 BA
New construction in historic district. 347 W. Jefferson. 2 blocks from coffee.
Many special features. $739,000. 541-420-7128
102 Commercial Rentals
AVAILABLE SOON
Prime retail space in The Gallery Annex Bld. next to the Paper Place. Approx. 2,000 sq. ft. Contact Jim at 1-208-318-4323
STORAGE WITH BENEFITS
8 x 20 dry box
Fenced yard, RV & trailers
In-town, gated, 24-7 EWDevcoLLC@gmail.com
MINI STORAGE
Sisters Rental
331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631
Sizes 5x5 to 15x30 and outdoor
RV parking. 7-day access. Computerized security gate.
Moving boxes & supplies.
Retail space for lease. 351 W. Cascade Ave. 1,543 sq. ft. ground floor, plus 552 sq. ft. second floor. Available August 1. 541-408-1658.
OFFICE/RETAIL
SPACE FOR RENT
Great location across from Ace Hardware. Several space types available. Call owner Jim Peterson/RE Broker. 503-238-1478
103 Residential Rentals
PONDEROSA PROPERTIES
–Monthly Rentals Available–Call Debbie at 541-549-2002
Full details, 24 hrs./day, go to: PonderosaProperties.com
Printed list at 178 S. Elm, Sisters Ponderosa Properties LLC
CASCADE HOME & PROPERTY RENTALS
Monthly Rentals throughout Sisters Country. 541-549-0792
Property management for second homes. CascadeHomeRentals.com
104 Vacation Rentals
~ Sisters Vacation Rentals ~ Private Central OR vac. rentals, Property Management Services 541-977-9898 www.SistersVacation.com
Downtown Vacation Rentals Popular 1 and 2 Bedroom SistersVacationRentals.net Great pricing. 503-730-0150
107 Rentals Wanted
Need a place to park my 2021 Lance 28’ travel trailer to live in.
I would like access to power, water, and sewer if possible. Sisters area. Work locally. Can trade landscape handyman work or pay rent. Have a Yorkie dog. Paul. 541-485-3847
65-year-old female seeking room to rent in Sisters. Can help with housekeeping. 541-306-9274
201 For Sale
Heartland GENERATOR. 2800 watt. Never used. Still in box. $250. Call 541-549-0408.
202 Firewood
• SPRING SPECIAL • SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS
DAVE ELPI – FIREWOOD
• SINCE 1976 • KINDLING
Doug Fir – Lodgepole –Hardwood – Juniper – Fir DRIVE-IN WOOD SALES
– 18155 Hwy. 126 East –SistersForestProducts.com
Order Online! 541-410-4509
205 Garage & Estate Sales
MOVING SALE
August 9 &10, 8 am-1 pm. 385 E Jefferson Ave.
DOWNSIZING SALE
Continuing and adding new items. 516 S. Spruce St. Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2
MOVING SALE
69395 Lariat, Tollgate
Friday 9-3, Saturday 8-3
Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions!
Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806
Sharie 541-771-1150
HERITAGE USA
Open daily 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
253 E. Hood Ave., Sisters.
301 Vehicles
We Buy, Sell, Consign Quality Cars, Trucks, SUVs & RVs ~ Call Jeff at 541-815-7397
Sisters Car Connection da#3919 SistersCarConnection.com
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401 Horses
ORCHARD GRASS HAY ALFALFA TRITICALE
New crop. No rain. Barn stored. 3-tie bales. $240-$360/ton. Hwy. 126 & Cline Falls. 541-280-1895
403 Pets
6 AKC small standard poodle puppies available. 4 boys, 2 girls. 1 black, and 5 merle available. Ready for their new homes now. $1,800. 541-891-5500.
I’ve got your cats covered! Sisters-Tumalo-PetSitting.com 541-306-7551 • Julie Lhasa Apso puppies, purebred. Hypoallergenic, 11 weeks old. Potty trained, socialized in loving home with children. Located in Bend. 808-268-8556
Brando's Natural Dog Biscuits brandosbyjulie.etsy.com
Tootsie Roll is a 2-month-old male kitten that is ready for new adventures. Bring this spunky boy home by applying online at: sisterswhiskers.org
500 Services
• DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279
Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction, yard debris. You Call – We Haul! 541-719-8475
GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE
“A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871
SMALL Engine REPAIR
Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws & Trimmers Sisters Rental 331 W. Barclay Drive 541-549-9631
Authorized service center for Stihl, Honda, Ariens/Gravely, Cub Cadet, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki Engines
501 Computers & Communications
3 Sisters TeleNetworks, LLC
Cable jobs, security cameras, WAPs. CCB #191099 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729
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502 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning GORDON’S LAST TOUCH Cleaning Specialists for CARPETS, WINDOWS & UPHOLSTERY
Member Better Business Bureau
• Bonded & Insured • Serving Central Oregon Since 1980 Call 541-549-3008
M & J CARPET CLEANING Area rugs, upholstery, tile & dryer-vent cleaning. Established & family-owned since 1986. 541-549-9090
504 Handyman
JONES UPGRADES LLC
Home Repairs & Remodeling Drywall, Decks, Pole Barns, Fences, Sheds & more. Mike Jones, 503-428-1281
Local resident • CCB #201650
Arborist/ CCB#190496 541-771-4825 4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts!
TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP
Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal. – FOREST MANAGEMENT –Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects! Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003 ** Free Estimates ** Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-815-2342 4brostrees.com Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB-215057 SUDOKU Level: Moderate Answer: Page 22
LOLO TREE WORKS
Tree Services: Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Tree Services.
ISA Certified Arborist
Owner / Operator: Erin Carpenter lolotreeworks.com
Call / Text: 503-367-5638
Email: erin@lolotreeworks.com CCB #240912
The Guide is online at SistersOregonGuide.com
601 Construction
Lara’s Construction LLC.
CCB#223701
Offering masonry work, fireplaces, interior & exterior stone/brick-work, build barbecues, and all types of masonry. Give us a call for a free estimate 541-350-3218
Uncompromising quality. Local and personal. You can trust me. All projects: From new construction to those little projects you don't seem to get to. My team of local subcontractors and I will get it done right, fair, and pain-free so you can make your spouse happy. Call Jared 503-949-9719
Construction & Renovation
Custom Residential Projects
All Phases • CCB #148365 541-420-8448
Custom Homes • Additions
Residential Building Projects
Serving Sisters area since 1976
Strictly Quality
CCB #16891 • CCB #159020
541-280-9764
John Pierce
jpierce@bendbroadband.com
New construction, addition, remodel. Large and small projects. Contact for estimate. 541-325-3020
sales@gardnercontractingllc.com
Earthwood Timberframes
• Design & shop fabrication
• Recycled fir and pine beams
• Mantels and accent timbers
• Sawmill/woodshop services EWDevCoLLC@gmail.com
541-390-1206
beavercreeklog@yahoo.com
603 Excavation & Trucking
Excavation: septic system installation and repair, utility installation, site prep, demolition, road and driveway construction and maintenance. "We dig your project" contact 541-325-3020 sales@gardnercontractingllc.com
ROBINSON & OWEN
Heavy Construction, Inc.
All your excavation needs
*General excavation
*Site Preparation
*Sub-Divisions
*Road Building
*Sewer and Water Systems
*Underground Utilities
*Grading
*Sand-Gravel-Rock
Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #124327 541-549-1848
Full Service Excavation
Free On-site Visit & Estimate Tewaltandsonsexcavation@gmail .com
541-549-1472 • CCB #76888
Drainfield
• Minor & Major Septic Repair
• All Septic Needs/Design & Install
General Excavation
• Site Preparation
• Rock & Stump Removal
• Pond & Driveway Construction Preparation
EMPIRE PAINTING
Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining CCB#180042
541-613-1530 • Geoff Houk
606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance
Keeping Sisters Country Beautiful Since 2006 candcnursery@gmail.com 541-549-2345
J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, thatching, aerating, irrigation, mowing. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com
Alpine Landscape Maintenance An All-Electric Landscape Company.
Text/Call Paul 541.485.2837 alpine.landscapes@icloud.com
Complete landscape construction, fencing, irrigation installation & design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, debris cleanups, fertility & water conservation management, excavation. CCB #188594 • LCB #9264 www.vohslandscaping.com 541-515-8462
STEVE'S HAULING Yard and other debris, landscaping services, etc. 707-328-8370
Firefighter/Paramedic
Black Butte Ranch RFPD is seeking dedicated applicants for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The Firefighter/Paramedic position works under the direction of a Fire Captain/Paramedic and is one of two on-duty career personnel. Joining our progressive and dynamic fire and EMS organization means participating in emergency response (fire & EMS), training, and community service roles, among other duties. The application packet is available on-line at https://blackbutteranchfire.com/ employment/ or call (541) 595-2288 to request an application packet. Completed applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the following location: Black Butte Ranch RFPD, POB 8000, PMB 8190, Sisters, OR 97759. Applications may also be emailed to: jvohs@blackbutteranchfire.com. Physical address is 13511 Hawks Beard, Sisters, OR 97759. Current salary range $62,214$85,948 annually, plus benefits. Placement in salary range depends on experience, qualifications, and current budget. Black Butte Ranch RFPD is an equal opportunity employer. Small horse property in need of MANURE MANAGEMENT help. Summers only. Starting 2 days a week, $20/hr. 18 and over. 541-410-2209
Part-Time Sales Associate
Pat Burke LOCALLY OWNED CRAFTSMAN BUILT
CCB: 228388 • 541-588-2062 www.sistersfencecompany.com
Custom Homes
Additions - Remodels Residential Building Projects
Becke William Pierce
CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384
Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com
From Ground to Finish
Accurate and Efficient 541-604-5169
CCB#233074
SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC.
General Contractor
Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels, Cabin
Renovations Since ’74
A “Hands-On” Builder Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016
To speak to Spurge personally, call 541-815-0523
Log repairs, log railing, log accent, log siding, etc. CCB #235303 Insurance & Bond
CASCADE GARAGE DOORS
Factory Trained Technicians
Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553
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• Building Demolition Trucking
• Deliver Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Boulders, Water
• Dump Trucks, Transfer Trucks, Belly
• The Whole 9 Yards or 24
Whatever You Want!
BANR Enterprises, LLC Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls
Residential & Commercial CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 www.BANR.net
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All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740
– All You Need Maintenance –Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing. Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122
701 Domestic Services
I & I Crystal Cleaning, LLC
Specializing in Commercial, Residential & Vacation Rentals. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 541-977-1051
BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897
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We are looking for a friendly, outgoing, and reliable Retail Sales Associate. Workdays would be Thursday, Friday, Saturday and fill in. Email application to: amber@ villageinteriorsdesign.com Sisters Athletic Club is looking for a PT front desk person. Evening shift Tuesdays and Fridays, 4 to close, 2 weekend shifts per month. Please submit resume to darcey@sistersathleticclub.com. Starts at $16/hr. Includes free gym membership. NEED ASSISTANCE? Use The Nugget Newspaper's Help Wanted column! 803 Work Wanted POSITION WANTED; for Companion Caregiver. Looking for part-time; must be close to Sisters downtown. References upon request. Please call 503-274-0214
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