The Nugget
Committee works on boundary concepts
By Matthew McClellan Correspondent
Locals citizens are continuing to map out the future of Sisters.
The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Steering Committee met on Thursday, October 3 to continue discussion of the draft study area map. The committee reviewed criteria that will be used to evaluate four “concept” alternative boundaries.
Andrew Parish, of MIG, the consulting firm retained by the City to support the UGB amendment process, was at the meeting to present major categories of criteria that will be used to evaluate the study area.
The three main criteria all relate to potential ease or difficulty of urbanizing and
See UGB on page 19
Rollin’ through...
but traffic can move in all directions.
Halloween parade safety concerns spark changes
By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
For many a year, Sisters children have been treated to a downtown event whereby school-aged kids in costume would gather at Fir Street Park on Halloween (or the nearest school day to October 31) and then in small groups of roughly 25, they would be led by an adult guide, also in costume, up and down portions of Main, Cascade, and Hood avenues.
The trick-or-treaters would be rewarded by participating merchants — some 40 plus — with an array of goodies many of which were homemade and a product of the store. Like donuts from Sisters Bakery, cookies from SweetEasy Co., or candies from The Candy Corral or
High Desert Chocolates.
The tradition has had many prime sponsors with Rotary Club of Sisters often taking the lead. As far back as 2014, Rotary and the Library teamed up for the event. Last year, Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), with help from Rotary, was the event organizer.
The event has always carried safety concerns as the children, hundreds in numbers, had to cross at least two avenues and four or five streets. Of special worry was when the kids crossed Cascade Avenue, the section of Highway 20 that runs through Sisters. Highway 20 is the longest federal roadway in the U.S. As many as 10,000 cars and trucks per
Outdoor burning still closed in Sisters Country
Due to the lack of significant rainfall and continued warm temperatures, open burning within the Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale, and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Districts remains closed. Central Oregon Fire Chiefs and partner agencies will meet in mid-October to reevaluate conditions and may open burning towards the end of October.
Currently prohibited in residential areas: Backyard or open burning (branches, yard debris, etc.); Agricultural burning (waste crops, field burning); Land clearing, slash, or stump waste.
To help residents get prepared for the backyard burning season the Fire District
See BURN BAN on page 16
Citizens discuss houseless concerns
By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
More than 100 Sisters Country folk joined 11 speakers at Sisters Elementary School on Sunday, October 6, for a community conversation about houselessness.
The gathering convened at 4 p.m. for the first public meeting at the brand new facility.
Instigated by the City of Sisters in partnership with 11 organizations, the 90-minute meeting was billed as a learning and input-gathering session. Its purpose was to learn about houselessness in Sisters Country and hear ideas, concerns, and questions from citizens.
After a contentious public reaction to a proposed emergency shelter last year, the City is hoping to obtain some community-wide consensus on the issue of houselessness in Sisters.
than 100 local citizens shared concerns and ideas relating to
during a “community conversation” held at Sisters Elementary School last Sunday.
Attendees found themselves dealing with competing terminology. The program referred to houselessness whereas the principal data used for the basis of discussion referenced homelessness. The word unsheltered was added to the mix.
Distinguishing among the differing descriptions was part of the discussion — and reflects the varied conditions in which unhoused people live, mostly in Sisters’ forests. The meeting was
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addressing houselessness in Sisters Country
PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT
The roundabout at the east end of Sisters is now fully operational. There’s still plenty of work to do,
PHOTO BY CODY RHEAULT
Sisters Weather FORECAST
Wednesday
October 9 • Mostly Cloudy 69/39
Thursday
October 10 • Mostly Cloudy 65/40
Friday
October 11 • Mostly Cloudy 71/41
Saturday
October 12 • Mostly Sunny 70/41
Sunday
October 13 • Sunny 75/44
Monday
October 14 • Mostly Sunny 72/43
Tuesday
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Editorial…
OPINION
Sheriff’s office game of thrones
Well, now we know — at least in general — the nature of Deschutes County Sheriff’s candidate Kent Vander Kamp’s transgressions in La Mesa, California, nearly three decades ago.
On Friday, Vander Kamp announced that he had obtained confidential personnel documents from La Mesa that he’d never seen before. Vander Kamp served as an unpaid reserve cadet in a program that grew out of a Boy Scouts Explorer program.
“After high school, the explorer program pointed me toward college-level criminal justice electives at Grossmont College in San Diego, which led to an unpaid, less-than-full-time volunteer position with the La Mesa Police Department. This opportunity allowed me to apply my college classes in realworld situations.
“However, after completing the college program and volunteering in late 1997, I was apparently dismissed from the volunteer position for using speed radar equipment without proper certification. Another allegation included failing to report a visit to a gas station and assisting a Police Officer on my activity logbook. This allegation was resolved with corrective training that ended with a positive review from the trainer. While the remaining allegations were dismissed, I only recently learned of my dismissal through these internal documents after reading them for the first time yesterday.”
The documents Vander Kamp received did not include a dismissal or disciplinary letter addressed to him. However, he acknowledges that he made mistakes.
“I was young, immature, and inexperienced at that time, and I regret my actions. These incidents do not represent who I am today nor reflect the commitment I’ve shown to public safety in Deschutes County over the past 22 years. With time and experience, I’ve learned valuable lessons and take full responsibility for my past errors.”
The Nugget verified that the records
exist and that the incidents recounted therein are as Vander Kamp characterized them. As of press time Vander Kamp could not release the document in his possession to media because a California judge, apparently leery of confidential personnel records being used for political purposes, released them under protective order. Vander Kamp also said that he is under a gag order on the matter from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. DCSO has not fulfilled The Nugget’s public records request for the personnel documents. They, too, would fall under the California judge’s protective order.
Vander Kamp told the media that, “My legal team is in the process of obtaining additional documents and information from the City of La Mesa that will clarify my separation from the La Mesa Police Department and will not violate the California protective order or the DCSO gag order. When we receive these documents and information, I will work with my legal team to release them for review.”
Vander Kamp clarified to The Nugget that he did not include the La Mesa PD experience in his application at DCSO 20 years ago, nor on his candidate filing because it was part of his education, not work experience.
“It was never set up as a job,” he said.
There is no indication at this point that there is anything disqualifying in this background. Some voters will likely see it as much ado over very little, and that a very long time ago. It is a dicey business for retiring Sheriff Shane Nelson to put the candidate running against his preferred successor under investigation at the outset of a campaign, even if he justifies it as due diligence. At the very least, it has the appearance of using the process to punish: Put “the opponent” under legal scrutiny, constrain his ability to respond, allow the perception of potentially serious misconduct to linger and fester. The perception of this investigation as
politically motivated is amplified by recent complaints that DCSO’s culture is rife with suppression of opinion and retaliation for political views. The California judge is wise to be concerned about political use of personnel records.
This is the kind of thing that turns people off to politics and politicians. We recognize that politics is a blood sport, and sheriffs’ races with two candidates from within the agency have a tendency to turn nasty. We’ve seen it here before. That this is common doesn’t make it any less distasteful. Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp and Captain William Bailey have both worked for DCSO for more than two decades. They have served the public well. They are supposed to be teammates, not contenders in a win-or-die game of thrones.
Captain Bailey should disavow the tactics of insinuation and run on his own substantial record. Vander Kamp should be able to do the same.
Sisters voters have a choice between candidates who are actually pretty closely aligned in their priorities and approach to law enforcement. Bailey has broad administrative experience in all aspects of the agency’s work; Vander Kamp has substantial private sector business experience. Bailey is well-regarded in Sisters for his work as a public information officer and leading the transition to a Sisters-based cadre of deputies to serve the community. Vander Kamp has won accolades for his work with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team. Bailey is endorsed by Sheriff Shane Nelson; Vander Kamp is endorsed by the Deschutes Sheriff Employee’s Association.
The candidates should fight out the remaining few weeks of this election on the merits — who they are and have been as employees of DCSO for 20-plus years, and their vision of the future of the agency.
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 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
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 49 -6 022.
Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Dire ctor s 2nd & 4th
Jim Cornelius, Editor in Chief
OPINION
Choosing our next county sheriff
By Greg Walker Guest Columnist
On November 5, we will learn who the next elected Sheriff will be for the next four years.
Our choices : Candidate Kent Vander Kamp –Endorsed by the Deschutes County Sheriff Employee’s Association — reduce violent crimes, property crimes, and traffic issues in Deschutes County; address the homelessness, mental health, and drugs crisis; restore public trust and accountability in the Sheriff’s Office; connect with the community and collaborate with other public safety partners, improve deputy and employee wellness.
Candidate William Bailey — Endorsed by Sheriff Shane Nelson — homeless outreach team; enforce drug laws; safer roads; scheduling that works; dedicated deputy assignments.
In a January 5, 2024, exchange on social media, Mrs. Rachel Bailey wrote to the author:
“I asked my husband about you. He said that Sheriff Nelson respects and speaks very highly of you. So please sir listen to Nelson about why you should only support who’s best for our county. Bill has worked and has experience in all aspects of the sheriffs office. He’s learned from Nelson on what to do and he’s also learned from his mistakes. There’s a million reasons why my husband should be the box you mark off when you vote. I urge you to listen to your friend Shane that has worked so hard for us. Trust him. He felt comfortable retiring because he knew Bill was the right replacement.”
In 2016 and 2020, I covered this election process. Shane Nelson, a dear friend for many years and endorsed by retired Sheriff Les Stiles both times, moved into the upstairs office at DCSO.
In 2024, my detailed journalistic investigation into the coordinated effort to discredit, smear, and otherwise paint Kent Vander Kamp in the worst possible light causes me to question whether Shane believes his hand-picked successor can win without this form of skullduggery? As retired Bend PD chief and fellow Veteran, Jim Porter, shared with me, “You and I know there was a time when Shane was a great guy, cared for the troops, was a straight
shooter, but those days are gone.”
This level of dirty politics has not been seen since disgraced sheriff Greg Brown pulled out the stops in 2001 against his opponent, Les Stiles. Brown had become a petty tyrant, taking gross advantage of his law enforcement fiefdom to rule by harassment, intimidation, and favoritism. The 2024 overwhelming vote by the DCSO Employee Association in support of Vander Kamp alerts the voter that Nelson’s last eight years in office emulates Brown’s unacceptable behavior and campaign tactics.
I agree with retired Southern California police chief and Prineville resident Jerry Boyd: “If…the Sheriff’s ‘hand picked yes man’ wins the election, if anyone thinks there’s a staffing shortage now you haven’t seen anything yet. Those eligible to retire will, and many other excellent employees will leave even though they love serving the citizens of Deschutes County. No one deserves to work in a dictatorship…”
As Shane and William Bailey recall, I was initially fully supportive of Candidate Bailey, as I knew nothing about his opponent. This has changed. I have found both candidates have skeletons in their DCSO closets. None of these make them ineligible to run for or hold office. However, we as taxpayers and voters must select the candidate whose leadership most resonates with their employees. If we do, our county law enforcement services will improve, employee recruitment and retention will soar, and we will indeed be a safer community because of this and more.
Tragically Shane Nelson’s performance has cost us money at every turn, and his candidate, William Bailey, will do the same if elected. Both have relied heavily on brute administrative force to maintain their positions of power and authority over their oft-inflamed subordinates. They give good cops a bad name and only quit or retire after they’d damaged their agency to the point of being beyond repair.
As an honorably retired Deschutes County deputy sheriff and military veteran, I will be casting my vote for Kent Vander Kamp on behalf of those sisters and brothers still doing “the Job” at DCSO.
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Lights out! (Do it for the birds.)
To the Editor:
Two reasons we are so lucky to live in Central Oregon are for our potentially dark night skies, and because we live along the Pacific Bird Flyway. With a few simple choices, we can preserve these attributes and lessen our unintended consequences.
Eight out of 10 bird species in North America migrate at night, relying on the stars and moon to navigate. Our electric lights reduce visibility of starry night skies for birds (and us). Artificial light can attract night-migrating birds from three miles away, and cause birds to circle lights, using up their energy reserves crucial for migrating often thousands of miles. Lights can also mess with other important behaviors, and increase collisions with windows.
What can we do?
These problems can be solved by the flip of a switch, especially during the fall and spring migrations. At the least, from September 19 to October 19, switch off outdoor lights, and close curtains over windows of lit rooms at night.
For more long-lasting solutions to light pollution, where you cannot go “lightless,” there are other easy lighting adjustments:
• Install automatic motion sensors and controls.
• Down-shield exterior lighting.
• Convert to bird-conscious lighting using recommendations from birdalliance.oregon. org that help choose brightness (dim is better), quality (“warmer” light is better than white or blue “cooler” wavelengths), and timing.
Lights Out programs and bird-conscious lighting also help reduce impacts on mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, plants, and humans, save you energy and money, reduce our carbon impacts, safeguard our health, and preserve our view of night sky! In light of the fact that bird populations have decreased by 3 billion in the last 50 years, it feels like the least we can do, is reduce light pollution for migrating birds, with these simple actions and changes.
Dim outdoor lights for birds at night!
Jill Oertley
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Sisters Habitat offers classical music concert
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
The music of renowned classical pianist concert pianist Jim-Isaac Chua will fill the auditorium at Sisters High School on Friday, October 25, starting at 7 p.m.
Peter Hoover, Executive Director of Sisters Habitat for Humanity, described the event as “an event for the community, to say thank you to the community for their support over three decades.” The performance is “an opportunity for those who enjoy classical music to come together and enjoy each other’s company and enjoy an evening of phenomenal classical music.”
Since his solo debuts at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall) and the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York in 2009, Jim-Isaac Chua has performed in the USA, Canada, Poland, France, Italy, Austria, Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines. He has received awards in several international competitions and his concerts are praised as “a feast for the ears.”
During the 2023-2024 season, the Filipino-American pianist performed in notable halls such as Gesellschaft für Musiktheater, Krzysztofory Palace (Fontana Hall),
Józef Świder Concert Hall, Ancienne Église de MaisonsLaffitte, Three Rivers Convention Center, Bing Crosby Theater, CSI Fine Arts Center, Rodelsa Hall, and Fernan Cebu Press Center where the Cebu Arts Council wrote that Chua “gifted us with one of the most beautiful piano performances we have ever seen.” After Chua’s Delaware debut last month, Lani Spahr described him as, “Prodigiously talented, with technique to burn.”
Piano is an important part of Chua’s family legacy. Of Filipino descent, he told The Nugget that his great-grandmother survived the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II by playing the piano for Japanese troops while his grandmother danced.
“Learning the instrument became an important family tradition on my mom’s side,” he said.
When he was 11 years old, a piano teacher from Poland introduced Chua to the rich world of classical music.
“I just fell in love with it, and have been in love with it ever since,” he said.
Chua feels a particular sense of connection to Habitat for Humanity. His primary and secondary education had
Habitat connections and he volunteered regularly.
“I have always thought it was such a wonderful cause,” he said. “It’s not just the physical home… the people in the organization become part of your family, also.”
He noted that his way of living — as a man raised in the USA, of Filipino descent and ethnic Chinese roots, living in Poland — has made him acutely aware of both the importance and the challenges of having a sense of place and of home. Music often touches what he describes as “a sense of longing — which is why I think music is so relatable.”
Chua will perform Gluck, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Ravel,
Mozart, and Liszt as part of his Fall 2024 tour of the USA (see sidebar, page 23).
The selections for the program touch on the theme of home. Several pieces were written by composers who were living in exile. He noted that Chopin was in Paris when he composed “Andante spianato et grande polonaise
brillante,” driven into exile after the failed November Uprising of 1830 in Russianoccupied Poland.
“It really affected him that tsarist authorities forbade him from returning to his home country, but he chose to remain in exile to give a
Pianist Jim-Isaac Chua will offer a feast of classical music in a thank-you concert hosted by Sisters Habitat for Humanity on Friday, October 25, in the Sisters High School auditorium.
See PIANIST on page 23
Madrone brings energy to City Council race
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Eli Madrone is an active man.
He’s the owner of a small business — Madrone Communications — chair of the City Parks Board, father of an elementary schoolaged child, a youth soccer coach, and a volunteer with Sisters Folk Festival. Now he’s thrown his hat into the ring to serve on the Sisters City Council.
Five candidates are vying for three available seats on the Council in the November 5 election.
“I was encouraged by a couple of Council members,” Madrone said.
He believes he can bring in a valuable perspective to the volunteer Council as a business owner and young family man. Through his service on the parks board, he said, “I kind of know what is happening in the public discourse.”
Much of that public
discourse centers around housing — challenges of affordability for local working people, especially. Madrone said that the Citizens4Community (C4C) forum on the topic last spring was “amazing,” bringing many agencies and interested parties together to share information and ideas to address what for many has become a crisis threatening the community’s livability.
Eli and his wife Juliana bought a lot in the ClearPine subdivision in Sisters shortly before the pandemic struck.
“We’ve experienced renting in town; we’ve experienced building in town,” he said.
Planning is critical to setting direction and getting projects funded, and getting stakeholders together talking is also a vital element — one that Madrone feels he can contribute to.
“There’s no silver bullet to fix it,” he said.
Candidate committed to Sisters
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Cheryl Pellerin got interested in participating in city government when Sisters faced a controversy over the citing of a shelter in town last year.
“I was pretty interested in how the City was going to handle this,” she recalled.
She started learning about the processes of local government — and found herself hooked. Soon, she was serving on the City of Sisters Budget Committee, and the Urban Forestry Board. She participated in the City’s inaugural Civic Leadership Academy, which aimed at developing citizens understanding of local government and civic leadership. She said she greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of the academy.
Now, Pellerin is among the five citizens running for one of the three available seats on the Sisters City Council.
“I’m very committed to my community, and I have the time and the skills and I care about the people here,” she said.
Pellerin worked as an IT developer before moving into
project management, which developed a skillset she believes is directly applicable in local government: planning, risk analysis, budgeting, and collaboration.
“It’s a huge risk for our town,” she said.
The City is working on
“I’m not a risk taker,” she said with a smile. “I don’t like risk. Anything I can do to mitigate it, I’ll take it.” Pellerin sees a key role for city government in mitigating fire risk.
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Cheryl Pellerin is involved in her community — including volunteering with Sisters Habitat for Humanity. She is running for Sisters City Council in the November 5 election.
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See MADRONE on page 14
See PELLERIN on page 15
Eli Madrone is a youth soccer coach through Sisters Park & Recreation District. He’s running for Sisters City Council.
PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS
STARS hosts volunteer appreciation event
By Sue Stafford Correspondent
“Stepping Up” was the theme of the third annual Volunteer Appreciation Event held for Sisters Transportation and Ride Share last Thursday at Sisters Depot.
Recognized for their outstanding contributions to STARS over the past year, the STAR Dispatcher of the Year is Debbie Hewett and the STAR Driver of the Year is Rita Weber.
Many individuals, organizations, businesses, and donors were recognized for stepping up over the past five years to establish and grow STARS. Just last June, STARS became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit after four years as the first Action Team of Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC).
Board Chair Christy Corzine recognized the transition team, who devoted innumerable hours creating the governance for the new
The story of STARS
By Rennie Morrell Correspondent
Our story was, is, and will be a story of a community STEPPING UP. In late 2018 a Citizens4Community (C4C) initiative identified transportation as a barrier to being able to age in place in Sisters.
Then in 2019, Toni Landis, Annie Marland, and Marcy Kuhlman stepped up and founded STARS on the back of a napkin while having tea at Suttle Tea. They even purchased an online software which none of them knew how to set up, but they knew what they wanted and how to get others to step up. That was exactly 5 years ago.
AFSC stepped up to be a fiscal sponsor so STARS could focus all their attention on operations. This was hugely helpful, and we could not be more appreciative.
At Toni’s urging, Tom Gonsiewski, Karen Waddell and I stepped up to implement the software and a STARS was born. Soon after, Frank Flannery stepped up to manage the online software, help us make modifications, and to train our users. Then Norene Gonsiewski stepped up to take charge of our terrific social media. What a team we were making!
Drivers and dispatchers were stepping up immediately filling out our team and making sure rides were happening. When COVID hit, many continued to help with medical rides, meals on wheels, and vaccination rides. We were growing while other rideshare organizations shut down.
Over the last year our operations team with Tom Gonsiewski as director of operations, John Finley as driver manager, Karen
non-profit which included Rennie Morrell, executive director, Christy Corzine, board chair, Gayle Sawyer, board secretary, Susan Utterback, board treasurer, Tom Gonsiewski, director of operations, John Finley, director of information technology and driver manager, Shelly Smith, Annie Marland, passenger relations, Toni Landis, Frank Flannery, Karen Thrower, dispatcher manager, Mike Deal, AFSC, and Peggy Tehan, bookkeeper.
Morrell shared the inspiring story of STARS with the volunteers at the Depot gathering (see sidebar).
To learn more about STARS and/or to volunteer go to their website at www. starsride.org.
Thrower as dispatch manager, and Annie Marland as passenger relations have stepped up to meet our rising demand for rides. It will be no surprise to anyone here that since we were last together demand has increased by 34 percent, we have booked and completed 647 round trip rides, and drivers have driven 28,500 miles.
Grantors like Roundhouse Foundation, C4C, Ford Family Foundation, Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, St. Charles, and Rumberger Foundation stepped up to support our efforts and nothing could have been accomplished without their help and advice.
We are grateful to them all.
Donors have also stepped up. From small passenger donations, to caring community supporters, to 100 Women Who Care Sisters member donations, they have made our challenges immeasurably easier, and we hope they know how grateful we are for their kindness.
As for this event, we have given businesses the opportunity to step up and show their gratitude for how STARS makes Sisters a healthier
and more caring community. We have door prizes we will draw and announce those businesses who have supported us with these prizes. Additionally, each person here is asked to take a coffee mug donated by St. Charles. It has our tagline: ‘Keeping Sisters healthy, one ride at a time.’ Inside the coffee mugs are gift cards from Bedouin, Wander+NW, Paulina Springs Books, Sisters Coffee, and Fika Sisters Coffeehouse.
Debbie Hewett, STARS Dispatcher of the Year.
PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD
Outlaw boys take tough losses in soccer
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws fell 2-1 on the road at Siuslaw on Monday, September 30, and three days later suffered a tough 1-0 loss to the Eagles at Santiam Christian (SC).
Despite the loss to Siuslaw on Monday the Outlaws proved they are able to compete with the best teams in the league, and that bodes well as the Outlaws finish up the second half of the season.
Siuslaw is one of the strongest teams in the league, they are well-coached, and can score goals. They have fast forwards and can beat their opponents’ defense with speed. According to Coach Jeff Husmann the Outlaws did a tremendous job of neutralizing the Siuslaw attack.
Micah Dachtler, Cooper Merrill, Carter Van Meter, and Andrew Islas have established themselves as a strong and stingy defense, and Husmann had praise for each of these senior players.
Husmann said, “Although Carter is a senior, it’s really only his second year playing soccer and he improves with every opportunity. Cooper and Micah really communicate well as center backs, and Andrew is such a skilled and smart player and has been making well-timed runs forward as part of our attack. These boys really helped keep us in this game.”
The Outlaws that continue to be workhorses in the middle are Danny Benson and Nick Palmer.
“Nick is a fierce competitor and really stepped up in this game,” said Husmann. “Danny’s role has changed a bit this year (last year as a striker and this year in the center of the pitch) and he’s been playing outstanding. He fights to gain and maintain possession and distributes the ball beautifully.”
Siuslaw’s first goal came just 10 minutes into the contest on a long-range shot that dipped over the keeper’s head.
Sisters was able to slow down Siuslaw’s offense, found their own rhythm, linked passes and played as a solid unit. Husmann noted that the Outlaws played with confidence and intensity. Despite being down 0-1 at the half, the Outlaws were positive and knew they could compete with Siuslaw.
The Outlaws started off the second half a bit sluggish and Siuslaw scored early to go up by two.
Sisters continued to play their style and controlled the midfield. Later in the half Benson took the ball right at the center of their defense, then played a lay-off pass to freshman Felix Montanez, who struck the ball off one of their defenders and into the net for his first ever varsity goal.
“Felix is gaining comfort and confidence and has earned himself a starting job as an outside midfielder,” said Husmann. “He is coachable and optimistic. He and fellow freshman Alex Nieto have such vision and patience.”
The Outlaws did a lot of defending for the remainder of the contest, and gave up several corner kicks. They continued to battle and found chances, but were unable to capitalize.
Junior Joseph Derksen did an outstanding job in goal for the Outlaws and Husmann noted his play.
“Joseph is physical and active and made a handful of spectacular saves, some at point blank range,” stated Husmann.
Sisters recorded a tough loss at home against the SC Eagles on Thursday, October 3.
Husmann told The Nugget that SC has been a thorn in the Outlaws’ side the last two seasons.
“They have been our only loss in league play the last two seasons,” said Husmann. “We knew it was going to be a tough game on their turf.”
Sisters once again had a slow start and seven minutes into the contest the Eagles capitalized on an Outlaws’ miscommunication and scored.
After that first goal, the Outlaws’ defense found their footing, and the team possessed the ball a bit more. At the half Sisters was down 0-1.
The Outlaws’ plan in the second half was to try and expose some of the Eagles’ outside defenders and play as a group into the finishing third. In the second half, both teams had a hard time maintaining possession, and a couple of yellow cards were handed out to both squads.
Late in the half the Outlaws were creating chances, had a sense of urgency, tested the Eagles’ young goalkeeper, but couldn’t capitalize.
“Emotions were charged for both teams,” said Husmann. “We outplayed them in the second half, yet couldn’t score.”
The final whistle blew and the Outlaws took the loss.
Husmann made note of sub Frank Trask, and goalkeeper Derksen.
“Frank played very well when we needed him to,” said Husmann. “It’s hard to be a sub on our team and he has
remained positive and was ready to contribute when we needed him. Joseph continues to get better each game. He’s bold, reads the play well, and is becoming the type of leader you want. It was a tough loss. I really wanted this win, particularly for the seniors. It was a tough loss as we felt we needed to win in order to keep our postseason hopes alive. An emotional loss for me, but then again, soccer is fickle.”
The Outlaws will host La Pine on Wednesday, October 9, and on Friday, October 11, will be on the road at Crosshill Christian.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 • 5:30PM
WRITING WORKSHOP: I Am Fall pr esented by MATTHEW J. FRIDAY. All-ages family writing wor kshop. Sliding scale, $0–$10, no RSVP r equir ed.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 • 6:30PM
MATTHEW J. FRIDAY pr esents The Residents poems reflect on the author’s ne w jour ney as a U.S. resident and his study of what being a resident means for people, flor a, and fauna
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 • 5:30PM PSB FICTION BOOK CLUB discussing Lucky Dogs by HELEN SCHULMAN Meeting thir d Monday; info at paulinaspringsbooks.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 • 6:30PM
JANA ZVIBLEMAN pr esents Irelandish. Af fection is a theme thr oughout this tr avel memoir that r eader s will embr ace as a tender romance, a comedy of quir ks, a tear-jer ker, and a foot-tapper
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 • 6:30PM
Airlie Press Poetry Reading featuring DANEEN BERGLAND , IRENE COOPER, JOY MANESIOTIS, and VALERIE WITTE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 • 5:30PM
THE PAUSE BUTTON: A Monthly Poetry Gathering wher e poets and poetry enthusiasts will gather ar ound the table and take a moment to pause for poetr y explor ation. Bring a poem or two to shar e (written by you or by another poet). Listen, discuss, and do a little writing
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • 6:30PM KRISTA WEST pr esents Everyday Folk: Over 175 folk embroidery
September home sales show lack of affordability
By Bill Bartlett Correspondent
With a median price of $825,000 and an average price of $889,010, September single family home transactions in Sisters Country show a continuing trend of lack of affordable housing stock. The inventory of available homes remains low as sellers are stuck in their homes sitting on mortgage rates of three to four percent.
Were they to sell and finance a new home at current 30-year lending rates of 6.365 percent such sellers would be often doubling their monthly payment. Likewise, there is a scarcity of buyers unwilling or unable to qualify for a purchase at the current rates.
In the quarter just ended, only 78 homes exchanged. While an improvement from the third quarter of 2023 when 67 homes sold, it’s below recorded sales in 2019 and 2020.
As a further sign of pessimism for young families and first-time buyers in Sisters, seven of the 23 September sales exceeded $1 million — 30 percent of the total transactions.
The total dollars transacted in the July-September period was $65.7 million, down from $71.2 million in the same period last year.
Taking the median September price of $825,000, a borrower would have monthly payments of $4,113 but when you add in insurance and property tax, that number jumps to $5,396. And that’s after a 20 percent downpayment of $165,000, an amount that fewer than 10 percent of young borrowers have.
More staggering is the $215,000 income the borrower(s) would need to qualify. That’s virtually three times the median income in Sisters. In other words, nearly the impossible for all but those who are asset-rich.
Indeed, just over half of all Sisters real estate sales the last four years were to cash buyers.
Realtors say that there is little hope in the short term to reverse this trend. Only two of the 23 September sales were under $500,000. Just four under $600,000. It’s not much better for renters. According to Oregon Office of Economic Development, renters are the hardest hit. More than half of renters in the state don’t have enough money after paying rent to afford other basics, including food, childcare, internet access, and transportation.
Because the state’s housing inventory is so limited — Oregon simply doesn’t have enough units for the number of people who need them — there are limited rental vacancies, so landlords can raise rents with few repercussions. As a result, Oregon is among states with the lowest supply of rentals that are affordable to people at or below poverty levels. (A unit is considered affordable if it costs someone 30 percent or less of their income.)
With a median price of $825,000 and an average price of $889,010, September single family home transactions in Sisters Country show a continuing trend of lack of affordable housing stock.
Girls soccer team splits games
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Lady Outlaws soccer squad fell 3-0 to Central Linn at home on Monday, September 30, but bounced back on Thursday, October 3, and defeated Creswell 2-1 in another home contest.
On Monday, with the Central Linn Cobras ahead by one, the Lady Outlaws were sure they’d scored a goal to knot it up in the 35th minute of play. The referees saw it differently and the goal did not count. The Cobras scored their second goal of the contest in a quick counter attack and went up by two.
Coach Makena Zorza said, “The girls struggled to find their momentum in this fast-paced game and the Cobras took advantage of every opportunity they were given. They were well connected in the middle and created lots of space for themselves to run into.”
The Outlaws struggled to be first to the ball and make quick decisions, and that gave the Cobras more time to create scoring opportunities. Sisters did a better job in the second half connecting their
passes, but found it hard to get themselves into a shooting position. Time expired and Sisters took the loss.
Three days later, the Outlaws posted a 2-1 win at home over the Creswell Lady Bulldogs.
Sisters started off strong and scored three minutes into the contest. A Creswell defender attempted to shield the ball by the end line, but Ella Davis pressured hard, won the ball from the defender, and took a shot that hit the crossbar and bounced back into play. Zoee Bafford followed the shot and finished it on the ground into the far left corner of the net for the score.
Creswell scored the equalizer on a set play following a foul at the top of the 18 in the 24th minute, and at the half the score was tied 1-1.
The Lady Outlaws’ second goal came 17 minutes into the second half. Verbena Brent sent a ball from the defense to Davis in the forward position, and Davis made good on a long shot from outside the 18 that sailed into the upper left corner of the goal. Sisters held onto the 2-1 lead until the final whistle.
“This was the best the girls have played together as a team all season,” said Zorza. “They implemented things we have been working on in practice, communicated well, and supported each other in every play. It was a huge win for us. It really was a great game to watch and I am proud of the progress these girls are making.”
Zorza added, “Tallis Grummer and Mia Rosas controlled the middle of the field and found the open channels to the wings (Bafford and Devon Stevens), or they reset the play back to the defense if the forward movement wasn’t on. Ella Eby, Shae Wyland, Verbena Brent, Nona Smith, and Addie Clayton all played in defense and worked great together, communicating and finding open teammates to build plays from the defensive end.”
Sisters was scheduled to play at Pleasant Hill on Monday, October 7. They will wrap up their week at home on Thursday, October 10, against Siuslaw. The following Tuesday, October 15, they will play on the road at Santiam Christian.
Obituaries
Pamella Jacqueline Kirk
June 1943 — October 1, 2024
Pamella Jacqueline
Kirk, 81, of Sisters passed away on October 1, 2024.
Pam was born in June 1943 to the late Kenneth and Mary Bage in Ontario, Canada.
Pam is survived by her husband Russell Kirk, two daughters, Tammy Robillard and Dana Thill, and two grandchildren, Devin and Brooke Robillard.
Pam’s life was full of dancing, laughter, and making friends everywhere she went. She embraced every moment, living fully and creating lasting memories and lifelong connections.
Pam’s Celebration of Life will be held at Bend Golf and Country Club on October 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. Please feel free to dress in colorful attire. Pam loved being colorful.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a homeless shelter. Pam felt strongly about helping people in need.
Jean Linda (Fitzpatrick) Kern
November 30, 1927 — September 23, 2024
Jean Linda (Fitzpatrick) Kern, born on November 30, 1927, in Susanville, California, passed away on September 23, 2024, in Camp Sherman, at the age of 96. She died of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family.
Jean is survived by her three children: Timothy “Oly” Kern of Hawaii, Larry Kern of Arizona, and Sweet Medicine (Kern) Nation of Oregon. Sister Willa (Fitzpatrick) Sigler of California. Several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren also survive her. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kern and her two siblings, Ethel (Fitzpatrick) Delecce and Lois (Fitzpatrick) Stalter, both of California.
Jean’s childhood was spent in one-bedroom log cabins, timber camps in Lassen County, California, and on adventuring dirt logging roads and beyond with her parents, John “Bill” Fitzpatrick and Yvonne (Gousie) Fitzpatrick, and her three sisters. She often
shared stories of her early life growing up in logging camps and on almond farms with her father and her mother’s hard work to make ends meet. She even spoke fondly of her childhood family pets.
Jean married Charles (Chuck) Kern in 1947, and they embarked on a life filled with adventure, moving to various places including Chico, Gridley, Pittsburg, Stockton, Sacramento, Reno, and Honolulu, Hawaii, where they spent 22 years. She even owned and ran a tax preparation service for numerous years in Honolulu. They later moved to Woodburn, Bethany, and Camp Sherman, Oregon.
also played the role of family genealogist, connecting all the pieces of her family history. She will be remembered as a wonderful listener, kind, empathetic, and a pillar of the family.
The family is grateful for the condolences, cards, and flowers received and for the kindness of the community.
COCC to provide education in prison
By Tiffany Camhi Correspondent OPB
Central Oregon Community College is among just a handful of higher education institutions in the nation that can now offer federal Pell Grants to people who are incarcerated.
COCC was the first school in Oregon to receive approval for its Prison Education Program, or PEP, at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras.
Jean cherished her memories with her family and friends throughout her life. She was known for her love of reading, often finishing a whole book in just a day or two, and for her interest in current and historical news and the stock market. She
In place of a funeral service or memorial, per Jean’s request donations be made to the Partners in Care in Bend, Oregon, to honor her wishes.
A website has been created to post messages, and memories, and to share photos at https://everloved. com/life-of/jean-kern/.
Pell Grants are the U.S. Department of Education’s single largest source of needbased funding for undergraduate students. The grants, which do not have to be paid back, typically go directly to students for them to use toward college expenses. But PEP Pell Grant money will instead head straight to higher education institutions, rather than to incarcerated students.
Congress restored federal
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Silent Echo eater
Auditions
Auditions for Silent Echo eater
Company’s production of “What e Dickens: A Christmas Carol for Any Scrooge” will take place Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14, f rom 7 to 9 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. e cast consists of seven to eight actors playing a variet y of characters . No preparation is required. Sides will be provided the night of auditions . Per formances will take place December 5-15 at Sisters Middle School. For more information email silentechotheatercompany@ gmail.com or call Angela at 54139 0-2767
Sisters Bell Choir
Sisters Twelve Tone Bell Choir has available spaces for new members . Join them to ring in their 16th Christmas season together in 2024. Rehearsals start soon! For more information please call or text Lola at 54139 0-4615
Weekly Food Pantry
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.
Free Weekly Meal Service
Family Kitchen hosts weekly togo hot meals on Tuesdays , 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sisters Community Church, 130 0 McKenzie Hwy. Visit www.FamilyKitchen .org
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 w ww starsride.org.
SISTERS LIBRARY COMING EVENTS
Haunted Forest India Ink Paintings
On Tuesday, October 15, from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. at Sisters Librar y Community Room, explore the medium of India ink to produce emotional monochromatic paintings . Learn how to mix values to create various shades of black and grey. Using a sumi brush, practice brush strokes , and explore technique s like wa x resist, wet on wet, and salt. Utilize all these methods to craf t a painting of spooky textured trees . is workshop is intended for children ages 7 and up. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver Registration is required at www.deschuteslibrar y.org/ kids/programs.
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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday, October 10
City Council Candidates Forum Fire Dept. Community Hall
Sun. & Mon., October 13 & 14
Silent Echo Theater Auditions
Sisters Community Church
Cit y Council Candidates
Forum
Five candidates for Sisters Cit y Council will hold a forum on ursday, October 10 , at 6 p.m., at Sisters RFPD Communit y Hall, 301 South Elm St. Jim Cornelius will moderate. Sponsored by Cit y Club & League of Women Voters of Deschutes Count y.
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 Hw y. 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.
Bike Park 242
Winteriz ation
Bike Park 242 is seeking used tarps . Tarps can be any size or thickness , heavy-dut y, weatherproof, t ypically made f rom vinyl or polyethylene. Used billboard vinyl tarps f rom company banner/advertisements are ideal for draping over dirt jumps to preserve them from the freeze-thaw c ycles over the winter season. If you have any to donate please reach out to COTA volunteer Michelle at sistersrep@cotamtb.com
Sisters Garden Journal
Sisters Garden Club has Garden Journals that are available for $15 at Paulina Springs Book s & e Gallimaufr y here 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 . Please call 971-246040 4 for questions
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 Sisters Senior Living , 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.
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
Community Vaccine Clinic
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire
District is hosting a Community Vaccine Clinic with flu & covid shots available. e clinic is Friday, October 11, f rom 1 to 5 p.m. at the Administration building , 301 South Elm Street in Sisters . Most insurance accepted. Cash pay is $40 . Vaccines are by appointment only! Sign-up at w ww.sistersfire.com. More information available via the sign-up link or call 541-549-0771.
Matt’s Way Charity Gala Matt’s Way was started to raise awareness , and provide support and resources for alternative treatments for neurodegenerative disease such as ALS . Join Matt’s Way at a charity gala at Pole Creek Ranch on Saturday, October 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. Dinner, drinks, entertainment, and a silent auction will be included . Tickets are available until October 11 at https://mattsway.betterworld.org
Vaccine Clinic at Sisters High School
Safeway Pharmac y will provide a flu and covid vaccine clinic in the commons at Sisters High School on Friday, October 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. e vaccine clinic is for students at least seven years old accompanied by a parent, as well as for communit y members . Bring your ID and insurance card so we can make a copy of each for the pharmac y. If you don’t have insurance, the cost for a flu vaccine is $78, and $225 for a covid vaccine. If you have any questions please email trish roy@ssd6 .org
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
Go Fish Group Meeting
Go Fish Group will meet on Monday, October 21 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Communit y Church. e speaker will be Jordan Romney, the Retail Manager and Guide Manager of Fly and Field Out fitters in Bend . He will present the program on Spey Tactics for Steelhead . For more information please call Gar y at 541-771-2211
Outlaws Drop-In Tennis
Sisters Habitat Volunteers Needed Are you looking for something fun to do with your free time? Volunteer with Sisters Habit at for Humanity! Call 541-549-1193.
Outlaws Tennis is hosting free drop-in tennis on Saturdays through October 26, f rom 10 a.m. to noon. ese are not lessons , but a fun time to play the great game of tennis. Sessions are open to the Sisters communit y, 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
Qualit y Craf t Consigners
Wanted e 48th Snow flake Boutique, will be held November 1 & 2. e final 2 juries for craf ters interested in becoming consigners will be Saturday, October 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m., and Monday, October 21, at 6 p.m. Both juries will be held at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. More information at http://w ww.snow flakeboutique. org or call Pat 541-383-1821 or Kim 541-640 -2536.
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://w ww happytrailshr.org.
PIKACHU PENNY
Come take a peek at Pikachu Penny! She is a vibrant 1-year-old gal who prefers to be indoor/ outdoor and will enjoy lots of pets and love. is sweet but bashf ul lady may take time to adjust and would do best as a single kitt y in the home. If you are ready to meet your new best friend, stop by the shelter today!
STUMPMUNK FARMS a seasonal flower farm rs
SISTER S- ARE A C HURCH ES
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 6 p.m. Friday 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 Communit y Church (Nondenominational) 130 0 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 www.sisterschurch.com • info@sisterschurch.com
7:30 a .m. Daybreak Ser vice • 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
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To the Editor:
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Big send
Volunteers in a major grassroots postcard campaign organized by the Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network and Indivisible Sisters celebrated the completion of their effort to hold Representative Lori ChavezDeRemer accountable and to get out the vote.
Local activists gathered at the Sisters Post Office to celebrate mailing more than 2,500 “Defeat DeRemer” postcards to non-affiliated voters in CD-5. The “Big Send” was part of a larger project reaching nearly 31,000 nonaffiliated voters in Congressional District 5. The group also mailed more than 1,000 other postcards and letters to get out the vote, some of the more than 100,000 other postcards and letters that are being mailed this weekend across Oregon.
Volunteers sought to counter the false narrative that Chavez-DeRemer has tried to create that she is “bipartisan” and a “moderate” in her efforts to deflect attention from her extremist MAGA voting record.
With wildfires raging across Oregon, I want to tell undecided voters: ChavezDeRemer’s votes against climate solutions put Oregonians at terrible risk because of the increasing heat. Chavez-DeRemer also voted for a MAGA bill, passed by one vote, that would have cut funding to the Veterans Administration by 22 percent. It would have slashed veterans’ access to health care, housing programs, food security, and training programs. Fortunately, that bill died in the Senate, but Chavez-DeRemer’s vote caused it to pass in the House.
Mary Chaffin
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McDougall for council
To the Editor:
Please elect Sarah McDougall to City Council.
It’s exciting to see the interest in our open council seats here in Sisters. As you learn more about the candidates and consider your
vote, please make sure to thoroughly consider Sarah McDougall.
Sarah presently sits on the City of Sisters Planning Commission and serves as the Board President for Citizens4Community — a beautiful organization encouraging collaboration, connectedness, and peace within our community.
Sarah is pragmatic, objective, kind, and interested in tackling many of the challenges we face in Sisters, particularly related to affordable housing and long-range planning.
Sarah has proven her dedication to Sisters in her existing roles and would be a fantastic addition to Sister City Council.
Shannon Thorson
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Folk music convert
To the Editor:
Despite living in Central Oregon since 2004, I came to the Sisters Folk Festival late in the game. 2015 was my first festival. My most vivid memory of that September weekend is leaving the last venue late Saturday night literally dancing down the middle of Main Street carried by music. It was magic.
In the nine years since, I have become an advocate, some might say a super-advocate, since I’m currently the SFF Presents board chair. Still, it’s taken all this time to get my dad and his wife to come down from Seattle to attend the Sisters Folk Festival. My dad isn’t one to let much dust settle. He’s an active guy and a frequent traveler. He loves road trips, plays pickleball, and has attended far more concerts at the Gorge than I. “September is a busy time for us.” “Maybe we’ll come down for the rodeo.” And, of course, “Yeah, I’m not really that into folk music.” I think his wife guilted him into finally agreeing to come this time.
So, I did what I suspect lots of others do. I sent them the playlist, told them to print out the schedule and mark the acts they liked. And my dad did what he does – he showed up at my door with a handwritten, ranked list of the artists. I’ve been listening to my dad for 62 of his 83 years. We consulted the list every morning.
When asked to join the SFF board, I took
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COCC: Program will be funded through Pell Grants
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student aid for incarcerated people in 2021, but approval of PEP applications did not start coming down the line until this year.
Central Oregon Community College is among just a handful of higher education institutions in the nation that can now offer federal Pell Grants to people who are incarcerated.
The green light from the Education Department comes after COCC launched a new associate of arts transfer degree program at Deer Ridge this spring. This type of degree allows students to easily transfer into any one of Oregon’s seven public universities.
The program’s inaugural cohort included 18 students. That number is now down to 17 because one student is being released from DRCI this week. Deer Ridge students began fall term last week, said Emma Chaput, COCC biology professor and transfer degree program lead.
“They’re excited because we’re among the first to get [PEP] approval and I think they’re a little proud about that,” said Chaput. “And they’re just thrilled to be able to continue moving forward with their education.”
Chaput said students at Deer Ridge can expect the full cost of the COCC transfer degree to be covered by Pell Grants.
Chaput began the process for COCC to become a PEP
institution last year, sending in application materials in December 2023. She said the school was notified of its approval this July, after nearly eight months of waiting for a response. A second Oregon program followed shortly after, with Portland State University receiving approval for its Prison Education Program application in August.
Although students at Deer Ridge now have access to federal Pell Grants, that doesn’t mean the new transfer degree program can comfortably expand. Chaput said she would like to welcome a new cohort of Deer Ridge students into the program each academic year but it must first overcome some technical, physical, and personnel constraints before growing further.
“A lot of that will depend on space availability at Deer Ridge and expanding staffing support,” said Chaput. “In order to make this program sustainable for the long term, we’re going to need to have permanent staff who are dedicated to the administration of this program.”
At the very least, Pell Grant funding for students at Deer Ridge is secured for the foreseeable future. COCC does not have to reapply for PEP approval. But program leaders are required to submit data every two years to the Oregon Department of Corrections, outlining how students are doing.
Originally published by Oregon Public Broadcasting, a Capital Chronicle news partner. Republished under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, courtesy oregoncapitalchronicle.com.
Sisters-Area Events & Enter tainment
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 9
Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "Mar y Cassatt: Painting the Modern Woman" 6:30 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.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).
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 10
Paulina Springs Books Writing Workshop
Matthew J. Friday presents "I Am Fall," a writing workshop for writers of all ages This workshop is perfect for families to attend and work together Sliding scale $0-$10. No RSVP required. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
Paulina Springs Books Book Talk
Matthew J. Friday presents "The Residents" 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.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 11
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.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 12
Main Avenue Sisters Har vest Faire 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the street will blossom into a marketplace featuring more than 150 juried artisan vendors. Live music by Dry Canyon Stampede Presented by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, www.sisterscountry.com.
Hola! Camp Sherman Live Music: Kolby Knickerbocker
5 to 8 p.m., free Info: www.facebook.com/HolaCampSherman/. Sisters Depot Live Music: Cuchulain a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit. 7 to 9 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.
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 • OCTOBER 13
Main Avenue Sisters Har vest Faire 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the street will blossom into a marketplace featuring more than 150 juried artisan vendors. Live music by Christy Marie Neal. Presented by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce www.sisterscountry.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.
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 16
Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision" 6:30 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 17
Paulina Springs Books Book Talk
Jana Zvibleman presents "Irelandish" 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 18
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.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 19
Caldera Arts Center Hearth Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music and arts performances family-friendly maker stations, speakers, art, and natural wonder Free 31500 Blue Lake Dr For information see www calderaarts.org.
Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 19 (cont.)
Black Butte Ranch General Store Harvest Day A fall celebration 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with free activities for kids including pumpkin painting, buckaroo stables rides, and hot chocolate and hot apple cider Special seasonal offerings available plus Schoolhouse Produce Farmers Market. Info: bbr-or.com/harvest
Sisters Depot Live Music: Open Mic Music lovers can enjoy a variety of local talent in a lively atmosphere. 7 to 9 p.m. Info: sistersdepot.com/our-events.
Hola! Camp Sherman Live Music: Danilson Duo 5 to 8 p.m., free Info: www.facebook.com/HolaCampSherman/. 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 • OCTOBER 20
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.
Sisters Fire Hall Historical Talk: “The Dam Fiasco at Bull Flat” (the history of the 1914 Tumalo Project) presented by Mike Berry Part of Three Sisters Historical Society's "Fireside Series." 2 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door (free to TSHS members) Questions: 541-610-6323
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.
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 23
Sisters Movie House Autumn Arts & Adventure: "Last 100 Miles: The Fight for the Lower Deschutes River" (a charity benefit for Deschutes River Alliance) 6:30 p.m. Information and tickets at www.sistersmoviehouse.com.
The Belfr y Live Music: JigJam "The best Irish band in bluegrass." 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presented by SFF Presents. Tickets at https://aftontickets.com/JigJam.
Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 24
Paulina Springs Books Poetr y Reading Airlie Press Poetry Reading featuring Daneen Bergland, Irene Cooper Joy Manesiotis, and Valerie Witte, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
Luckey's Woodsman Wild Ride Brewery Trivia 5:30 p.m. Swag, prizes, beer tasting Located at 352 E. Hood Ave., Ste. B.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 25
Sisters High School Auditorium Live Music: Jim-Isaac Chua 7 to 9 p.m. Sisters Habitat for Humanity presents this rare opportunity to enjoy a true master pianist. Tickets $10-20: bendticket.com/events/jim-isaac-chua-10-25-2024.
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.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 26
The Belfr y Live Music and Halloween Party: David Jacobs-Strain and the Crunk Mt Boys with Christopher Worth 7 to 10 p .m. A high-octane musical force to reckon with David Jacobs-Strain at the helm bringing swampy roots/blues originals and fierce guitar playing Tickets & info: belfryevents.com.
Hola! Camp Sherman Live Music: Emilee Paige 5 to 8 p.m., free Info: www.facebook.com/HolaCampSherman/. Sisters Depot Live Music: Mikey Bilello Instrumental guitarist performing on a seven-string hybrid guitar, delivering a melodic harmony across genres from blues, funk, swing and bossa nova 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets $15 at sistersdepot.com/our-events.
Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information
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some time thinking it over. I’m not a joiner by nature, tend toward introversion, and prize my freedom. However, it was 2021 and an enforced practice of solitude, among other things, had driven some pretty extreme rifts into our country and community. How we spent our days at work and school had been altered irreversibly. Fear and change pushed us apart. I remembered that long ago Saturday night, how the joy of sharing music with friends and strangers made me feel like part of something bigger than myself, so much bigger that it couldn’t be contained and sent me home dancing. I joined the board because I believed in that feeling and the power of the Sisters Folk Festival to make so many feel the same way.
Over and over again this weekend, I heard audience members and artists share how music has shaped their lives and how this festival makes them feel they are part of something bigger, something better, something hopeful. Phrases like “community,” “love,” and “what we have in common” occurred during almost every set. Kyshona, during her Open Door set, said that she wanted to take her experience back to South Carolina to remind her birthplace of what community could be. Sisters Folk Festival is what the music industry calls a “discovery” event, curated to introduce artists who are on their way up, not widely known, and with a wide range of styles. In true folk fashion, the festival brings together different voices and ways of making music with the constant thread of a shared experience. How very human. How very Sisters.
My dad and his wife left for Seattle early this morning, driving rather than dancing, but already planning next year’s festival trip. He saw and loved all but one of his list’s top five, missing one because we simply ran out of time. There were acts down the list that he didn’t get to see, but not many, and no worries, because he left here with his list. He wants to make sure he listens to the acts he missed and doesn’t lose track of the others. I think we’ve got a convert.
Leanne Summers
Superintendent’s letter
To the Editor,
Prior to this month’s regular school board meeting, Sisters School District recognized several hardworking Outlaws for their efforts in language proficiency and multilingualism. Four students were honored with the AVANZA award for successfully completing all requirements and exiting our district ELD (English Language Development) program. Three high school students were acknowledged for their work in qualifying for the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy. The Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy honors and acknowledges the achievements of multilingual high school students.
During the board meeting, four administrators provided presentations on various subjects. Steve Stancliff, Sisters High School Principal, shared that the high school is looking to obtain more academic data from students. One method they are putting in place is the use of 9th grade iReady testing, which aligns with SES and SMS testing practices already in place, as well as 10th grade Pre-ACT testing. Tim Roth, Sisters Middle School Principal, provided an overview of the Belong, Prepare and Inspire goals for SMS. For Belong, several modifications are being implemented, including meeting twice a week in the morning with Belong groups. For Prepare, they will be taking a deeper dive into Math this year using iReady scores and the new “Big Idea” math curriculum. And finally, for Inspire they will continue to push empowering students to own their learning goals by adding additional studentled parent conferences, as well as working closer with the parents throughout the year. Joan Warburg, Sisters Elementary School Principal, expressed how thrilled she is that her team has risen to the challenge of moving and adjusting to the new school. Amongst other things this year, SES will be focusing on SEL (social-emotional learning) by building a new curriculum based on Casel and Oregon standards. The SEL objectives will be integrated every morning in the classrooms to help create a soft start for students. And finally, Lorna Van Geem, Director
of Student Services, shared that the school counselors were continuing to implement standards and practices set forth by the ASCA (American School Counselor Association). She also mentioned that SES and SMS counselors were working diligently to apply to become a certified RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) school. Currently only nine schools in the state have achieved this national certification and Sisters School District is applying for this recognition for two of our schools.
For usual business, as predicted, enrollment numbers were adjusted after the start of the year due to late enrollments and drops. We are currently just under our projection with 1,173 students enrolled at our three schools. Construction on the new Elementary School is finishing up with some final details, and the expectation is that all of the bond funds will be entirely used for this project. A work session with the board has been planned to discuss possible additional workforce housing and district office relocation. The board was also presented with the Division 22 - Report on Compliance with Public School Standards, where Sisters School District is in complete compliance.
And in conclusion, I wish to thank the community for the amazing turnout at the new elementary school tour on September 25, where a very broad range of approximately 120 community members were in attendance. Because of this positive turnout, we would like to propose a second opportunity to visit the new elementary school, for those who may not have had a chance to make it on Wednesday. Therefore, anyone who is interested is welcome to join us in a tour of the new school on Tuesday, October 15, at 5 p.m.
This school year is off to a strong start and we are thrilled about our amazing community spirit. Speaking of which, on Friday, October 11, don’t miss the Sisters High School homecoming parade through town at 4 p.m. and the football game at 7 p.m. We would love for you to attend and show your support to our Outlaws!
Curt Scholl Superintendent
MADRONE: Candidate is one of five vying for three seats
LETTERS
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Immigration scapegoating
There are, however, opportunities.
“There’s lots of vacant lots that are not being developed, and I’d like to see them developed well,” he said.
Madrone sees strength in Sisters’ ability to bring people together to identify opportunities and solve problems. That, he believes contributes to Sisters being a vibrant small town — a quality he seeks to preserve and enhance.
“I come from a relatively depressed rural town that hasn’t quite figured that out,” he said.
Madrone sees a highfunctioning civic culture in Sisters, including an engaged Council. He recalled the City’s engagement with the community when a proposal for a homeless shelter blew up into a controversy that galvanized the public.
“I’ve seen the City and public officials listen — and I like that,” he said.
He wants to participate in that, in an effort to accommodate inevitable growth while maintaining the character of the community.
“Responsible growth means keeping the flavor of the city,” he said, “making sure you don’t lose the sense of Sisters.”
For him, that means promoting walkability and bikeability and a neighborhood feel.
Madrone recognizes that the Council is elected by voters within the city limits, but he believes it is important that those who live outside the city, but call this place home, are heard.
“I think you treat Sisters Country as your constituents,” he said.
As the owner of a business that specializes in website design and digital solutions, Madrone has worked with numerous local businesses and believes he understands the challenges and opportunities presented by operating in Sisters.
He wants to serve as a community leader in a community that gets things done.
“That’s where I think Sisters always shines,” he said. “We always band together when we need to — but sometimes you need a leader to make that happen.”
Continued from page 5 I think you treat Sisters Country as your constituents.
— Eli Madrone
To the Editor:
I wish Donald Trump and J.D. Vance would stop scapegoating immigrants in our country. This is a wedge issue to keep voters from thinking about other important matters. They both characterize immigrants as violent criminals who are taking jobs from American workers, raising the cost of housing and increasing the cost of living for American families. Their solution is to set up detention camps around the country and embark on a program in which undocumented workers are hunted down, arrested, incarcerated, and deported. This is a draconian solution which is inhuman and will tear families apart.
It is not true that immigrants increase our crime rate. According to statistic, immigrants are 33 percent less likely to be incarcerated than people who are born in our country.
Secondly, unauthorized immigrants make up about 3.3 percent of our population and of that 3.3 percent, one-third have temporary permission to be here and many of those are children. Currently, our unemployment rate is around 4 percent, and nearly anyone who wants a job can find one. Immigrants are most likely working in the fields (literally) of agriculture and construction. They are doing jobs that most Americans don’t want to do! These are often low-wage jobs which help bring down the cost of goods and services.
As far as the cost of housing is concerned, most economists agree that housing costs are a complex issue and immigration plays a very small part in affecting the cost of purchasing a home or paying rent. How many immigrants could afford to buy a home in Bend when the average home price is around $700,000?
Rather than setting up detention camps, which would put a huge burden on law enforcement and our legal system, I think it would be much more humane and less costly if undocumented workers could stay in this country as long as they registered and had not committed any violent crimes, and are either working, attending schools or training facilities, or providing care for other family members. If they qualified, they should be allowed to be put on a path for citizenship. Putting them in detention centers would not only separate them from their families it would remove them from the job market which would raise prices of goods and services.
I understand why middle class families are concerned about inflation and the high cost of living. I don’t think immigrants are to blame. If Trump has his way, the average family will be looking at a tariff which will cost them about $4,000 a year because of increased prices on imported goods. Another cost to American families is the high cost of child care. The Democrats in Congress are trying to pass a law which will allow families a $3,500 tax credit per child per year, but that law is being blocked by Republicans.
Daniel Ramberg s s s
Council support Measure 9-176
To the Editor:
At the September 11 City Council meeting, the Council heard a presentation from the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District. If passed, their proposed Measure No. 9-176 would authorize a Permanent Tax Rate Limit to provide dedicated funding for various conservation efforts. The district is a special taxing district but does not currently have a tax base.
This new property tax would consist of 6 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value which would raise approximately $2.1 million dollars per year. (The median DSWCD taxpayer is estimated to pay $1.19 per month on a home assessed at $238,000, or about $14 per year. Statistics provided by DSWCD.)
With this small amount of dedicated tax, the District can assist Deschutes County residents with a wide array of conservation efforts without having to rely on grant funding. Their top programs focus on Water Quality and Quantity, Forest Health & Wildfire Risk Reduction, and Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture.
The Sisters City Council unanimously supports Measure No. 9-176, and encourage that citizens vote “yes” to pass this measure as a new and valuable tool to help with our region’s water conservancy efforts.
If you need further details, please contact Erin Kilcullen, district manager at the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District, at info@deschutesswcd.org or visit their website.
Thank you to area Sisters residents for considering this measure.
Mayor Michael Preedin, on behalf of Sisters City Council s s s
PELLERIN: Election is set for Tuesday, November 5
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updating codes to “harden” the most at-risk areas of the community against wildfire. And Pellerin wants to make sure that citizens know what to do in the event of a wildfire intruding into the community. She wants to see the City Council form a committee solely devoted to mitigating wildfire risk and impact.
Pellerin said she has been doing a lot of listening to community members and prospective voters.
“Our citizens have great ideas. They don’t want to lose the small town feel,” she said. “And that’s where you get into growth.”
The City is currently in the midst of a state-mandated process to expand its urban growth boundary. Pellerin sees growth as inevitable — and not necessarily contrary to small town values. Planning is essential to keeping growth aligned with the community’s sense of itself.
“That’s just a commitment on our part,” she said “To retain that neighborly relationship. You don’t have to lose it with growth.”
Pellerin believes that city government is catching up to the need to address the problem of housing affordability in Sisters. She wants to look beyond simply creating housing and getting people into it.
“I want to be a little more forward-looking on affordable housing,” she said. “I want to work on affordable living.”
By that she means promoting sustainability, including the means to maintain a home.
“It costs a lot to live in a house,” she said. “Getting into it is one thing. Then you have to maintain it.”
Pellerin and her husband moved to Sisters six years ago.
“I kept reading articles about Central Oregon when I looked up best places to retire,” she said.
Sisters stood out as the kind of community where she wants to be.
Pellerin operates the nonprofit Romeo’s Joy, which provides Sisters-area residents who are at risk of social isolation with interactive animatronic dogs, cats, or birds for companionship.
She enjoys pickleball, poker, and yoga.
Black Butte Ranch Lodge wins Realtors award
Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge was selected as a “2024
Building a Better Oregon (BBO) Award” winner by the Central Oregon Association of Realtors (COAR).
The award recognizes projects that “have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated buildings” and are judged on economic impact, neighborhood improvement, unique design and/or use of materials, and environmental friendliness.
Black Butte Ranch (BBR) unveiled its $20 million dining and meeting facility in 2023. The new 22,100-squarefoot lodge includes the Lodge Restaurant, the Aspen Lounge, expansive decks, a private dining room, an indoor/outdoor event space, a meeting room, outdoor dining, and a state-of-the-art kitchen that includes a catering facility.
The Lodge has received significant recognition since opening, including the Lodge Restaurant being named one of the 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America by People Magazine and Open Table earlier this year, and earned an Open Table 2024 Diners’ Choice Award.
“For COAR to recognize the new Lodge with this award is a true honor, and a sign that
we hit the mark when we built it,” said Kyle Cummings, CEO of BBR. “We built the Lodge to be an amenity not only for Black Butte Ranch’s homeowners and our resort guests but for our entire community. For generations, Black Butte Ranch has been a place that has brought people together, and the new Lodge does that very thing. We believe the Lodge will stand the test of time as one of Central Oregon’s true gathering places.”
Designed to frame the property’s stunning panoramic views of the Cascade Range, BBR’s new Lodge replaced BBR’s 50-yearold original lodge. The new Lodge was designed by Hacker Architects, with the bulk of construction work performed by Kirby Nagelhout Construction of Bend. Walker Macy Landscape Architecture of Portland provided landscape design.
The design takes some cues from the original lodge while creating more direct connections with the surrounding landscape. The exterior is charred cedar siding known as Shou Sugi Ban. The interior spaces are in a palette of contrasting dark and light-finished Douglas fir, slate, and ceramic tiles, with
fabrics inspired by woven Pendleton blankets. The open wood structure includes glue laminated beams supported by louvered screening elements, randomly spaced to blend with the nearby trunks of the ponderosa pines and aspen trees surrounding the site. A large central fireplace is constructed from
stone, arranged in a pattern inspired by the flow of volcanic rock in Central Oregon.
Most trees on the site were preserved, with one large ponderosa that was removed being harvested to provide the wood for the restaurant and bar tables and benches within the spaces.
The Black Butte Ranch Lodge is recognized for enhancing community.
PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS
has partnered with Oregon Department of Forestry to provide 4’x6’ sheets of wax paper to cover debris piles and keep them dry to burn cleaner. Residents should wait until there is snow on the ground before any burns. For more information contact the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District at 541-549-0771.
Recreational fires are currently allowed in residential areas — small cooking/warming fires in portable or permanent fire pits, fire tables, or campfires, barbecue grills, smokers, and similar appliances using clean, dry firewood, briquettes, propane, or natural gas. Black Butte Ranch does not allow briquette barbecues or firewood unless it is in an approved outdoor fireplace that has a chimney spark arrester. All fires must be fully extinguished after use and kept clear of combustibles.
The local Fire Districts only regulate recreational fires on private property. Information on restrictions of campfires in campgrounds or dispersed campsites on the National Forest can be found by calling the Sisters Ranger District at 541-5497700 or visit https://www. fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/ home/?cid=stelprdb5297376.
Residents should contact their local fire protection agencies for additional burning information and regulations. Some municipalities, such as the City of Sisters, do not allow yard debris burning at any time during the year within their jurisdictions. Some homeowner’s associations may have further restrictions in place. Most property in Sisters Country is dually protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry and may have additional rules on campfires, smoking, and equipment use. For more information contact Oregon Department of Forestry at 541-549-2731.
If property is currently registered for a burn permit with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District or the Cloverdale Fire District, some important updates have been made to the Burn Permit App and burn permit system. The app is now named “Before You Burn,” offering the same functionality, but with enhanced features and new tools. The new system includes local weather information, agency boundary maps to indicate property protection agencies in addition to local fire districts, and any restrictions those agencies have in place for burning. The Burn Permits app has been removed from the Apple App Store and Google
Play Store. Users with the app already installed will no longer be able to access accounts via the mobile app, but can access the account at www. sistersfire.com. (Cloverdale residents www.cloverdalefire. com.) The new phone app will be available in late October.
All residents of Sisters and Cloverdale should register their address and schedule their burn days using the online systems noted above.
When debris burning opens, residents that have previously registered their address in the system should still check burning status daily and schedule a burn through the online system for each day they intend to burn. The requirement to check in each day is based on changing atmospheric and weather conditions such as wind or air dryness. The Fire District’s on-duty Shift Commanders will make a determination and update the system before 8 a.m. each day regarding whether burning will be allowed within the District.
Residents in Black Butte Ranch Fire District should contact the fire department at 541-595-2288 to schedule a burn.
The online reporting system allows Fire District staff the ability to see who is burning on a daily basis, immediately notify users of changing conditions, message important fire safety information, ensure that those planning to burn are aware of the City of Sisters outdoor burn ban, and verify the right jurisdiction is being notified of the planned burn.
Local fire departments will continue to monitor weather and fuel moisture conditions in their district and may make modifications on a day-to-day basis.
All residents should use extreme caution to help prevent wildfires. Violating the burn ban could result in legal consequences and fire response costs.
HALLOWEEN: SPRD has plans for alternative event
day pass through downtown on route 20.
With their vision often obscured by masks and costume accoutrements, they were prone to not seeing the crossing guard’s instructions, or they were caught up in the excitement and occasionally darted into the street without warning.
Rotary volunteers in safety vests and with crossing flags were the traffic monitors. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was unable to provide patrol officers for the affair that typically lasts from around 3 to 5 p.m.
This year, prompted by safety concerns, SPRD has opted to hold the event in a stationary setting at Village Green Park.
Jennifer Holland, executive director of SPRD, announced that, “As the event has gained popularity, ensuring safety has become increasingly difficult. We’ve struggled to secure enough volunteers to safely break participants into smaller, manageable groups for trick-or-treating.
“Despite our partnerships with various organizations to add more crossing stations, the presence of a major highway running through town has remained a significant safety concern,” she said.
The newly branded Downtown Trunk-or-Treat will continue to offer a family-friendly, holidaythemed experience in downtown, with the addition of new children’s activities to enhance the festivities, SPRD says.
“While this change will help us better ensure participant safety, families are still encouraged to visit local businesses downtown to
trick-or-treat as part of their Halloween celebrations,” Holland stated.
For the Trunk-or-Treat event, activities include trunk-or-treat stations around the perimeter of the park (individuals and businesses can sign up to host a station), a costume contest (categories 0-4 year old, 5-11 years old, 12-18 years old, 19 plus years old and four-legged friends).
Themed carnival games include a pumpkin ring toss, pumpkin race, trick-or-treat bag decorating, bean bag toss, and more. Additionally, there will be a balloon artist and an inflatable slide (weather depended).
“Plus,” Holland teases, “A special activity that we don’t want to talk about yet as it will be really special.”
“Local businesses and individuals can also get involved with Downtown Trunk-or-Treat by signing up to host a trunk-or-treat station or activity booth
to support the community event,” Holland said. Led by Sisters Business Association, a recently formed group of around 40 businesses, shopkeepers are talking among themselves about continuing the parade. Holland told The Nugget, “I know there is some concern that people will not go downtown and trick or treat. That is not the intention at all. We are encouraging families to still patronize downtown businesses. We are just not taking them in larger groups due to safety concerns. However, those concerns are minimized in smaller family sized groups.” This year’s event will occur on Thursday, October 31, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Village Green Park. All are welcome to join in and encouraged to dress up for the holiday. SPRD will continue to collect canned food donations at this event to support the local food bank.
Changes are afoot in Sisters’ annual Halloween observances.
PHOTO BY BILL BARTLETT
TRAILGRAMS
Trail blazin’ around Sisters
Sisters cross-country teams continue to grow
The Outlaws boys and girls cross-country teams continued their steady growth over the past two weeks with two meets against strong 3A/2A/1A competition.
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to navigate with new trail markers to guide you at the junctions.
It’s a great trail for dogs, especially those fond of water.
Why go: The scenery varies from serene to dramatic. The elevation gain is a mild 212 feet. The lake itself is small, but not a pond. It’s swimmable, albeit the mostly shallow water is quite cold. At an elevation of 6,700 feet, it gives one a clear sense of what a high Cascade lake is like.
When to go: Like nearly all the better hikes in our surrounds, May through October is best. Before or after is the possibility of snow or muddy remains. Likewise, earlier in the day gives you more solitude. If
Thursday, October 3, the squad competed at the Regis/ Stayton Invitational where the boys placed second and the girls third among sixteen teams represented. 4A Stayton won both team titles.
George Roberts continued his strong season with a fifth place finish on the hilly course, clocking 17:39.4.
Freshman Zachary Kemp had a breakout race to place second for the Outlaws and ninth overall in 18:26, just ahead of John Berg who took 11th in 18:35. Ben Hayner came through as the fourth scorer for the Outlaws in 24th place (19:02) and Jude Parzybok completed the scoring in 43rd place (19:46) among 127 finishers.
Stayton scored 49 points for the win, followed by Sisters with 80, Vernonia 116, and Harrisburg 133.
“I thought we had a good showing and really competed, despite missing Spencer Tisdel who clearly would have placed in top ten,” said coach Charlie Kanzig.
For the girls Brooke Duey (20:59) placed fourth and Josie Ryan (21:09) fifth to lead the Outlaws. Mae Roth (24:18) ran strong for 25th place (24:18) and first year runners Althea Crabtree (24:40) and Helena Welty (25:09) finished 31st and 39th among 80 competitors.
Six days earlier the Outlaws faced some of the best 3A/2A/1A runners in the state and held their own despite being a bit short handed at the Champs Invite held Friday, September 27, at Cheadle Lake Park near Lebanon.
The boys team faced what are considered three of the top four 3A teams in Oregon at the meet in Banks, Valley Catholic, and Siuslaw. The Banks Braves pulled off the win with 65 points, placing four runners in the top thirteen to dominate the field. Valley Catholic finished second with 87 points, and Siuslaw, competing without their top runner, finished third with 105.
The Outlaws placed seventh with 223 points among 28 complete teams. Roberts (17:24) and Tisdel (17:29) placed 18th and 20th among a field of 231 finishers.
Other scorers for the team included Berg (18:39), Hayner (19:09), and Parzybok (19:41). Kemp, slowed for a bit due to a slight injury, competed in the junior varsity race and placed fourth.
“We wanted Zach (Kemp) to have the chance to race up near the front and he competed very well,” said Kanzig.
Duey (21:03.2) and Ryan (21:03.6) ran side by side through most of the race and finished 15th and 16th to lead the girls’ team to ninth place among 19 teams.
Roth had her fastest time
of the year (23:42) as did freshman Welty (24:19). Crabtree (25:13), Kiara Martin (25:19) and Annalycia Erdekian (25:38) completed the top seven. The girls’ team is still running without freshman Brianna Fuller due to injury.
“Clearly we look forward
to having Brianna back with us down the road, but in the meantime the girls are continuing to develop and gel,” said Kanzig.
Siuslaw won the team race with 104 points over Central Linn (127) and Coquille (132). Sisters scored 211 for ninth place.
Freshman Zachary Kemp digs in during a tough race at Regis.
PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG
In the
PINES
By T. Lee Brown
The Rollercoaster of Joy
part one
A dark, postpunk musician I’ve admired for decades, a man beloved of Goths and Johnny Cash fans, has somehow become both a mainstream rock star and a religiously inspired advice columnist. Yes, I’m talking about the inimitable Nick Cave.
On his beguiling blog “The Red Hand Files,” Mr. Cave usually answers questions. Recently he turned the tables. He asked us, his readers and fans, to answer his question: “I have a full life. A privileged life. An
unendangered life. But sometimes the simple joys escape me. Joy is not always a feeling that is freely bestowed upon us, often it is something we must actively seek. In a way, joy is a decision, an action, even a practised method of being... where or how do you find your joy?”
I began to answer, in a short note to Mr. Cave. It somehow grew from a personal missive penned for a particular man I’ve never met, into a rollercoaster exploration of emotions and how we process them, of life and its awesome frailties and strengths. In the next two installments of “In the Pines,” I offer you the rollercoaster of joy.
At any moment you or a loved one might be struck by cancer, by insanity, by lightning. By a terrible fall. Your investments might fail, your songs might become wildly unpopular, you might lose your voice. The transcendent spell you weave upon your audiences might, startlingly, begin to fail. Your wife might leave (never, you think—but no one truly knows another, any more than one ever knows the future).
Like my husband, you might sustain a traumatic brain injury that nearly kills you, that puts you in a coma and renders you unable to
work and create, or even eat, speak, or walk. The easeful beauty that surrounds you in natural and pastoral places you visit or live among may be ravaged by wildfire; where I live on the West Coast of America, in Oregon, this is now common.
Smoke and pollution in the air may prevent you from going outside. A pandemic might sweep your area, shutting down activity and gathering places, bringing anxiety and fear. Flood and famine, hurricane and earthquake, habitat loss and rising seas, war and rumor of war may shake your foundations.
Your country’s politics and sense of community may crumble into partisanship and fighting so vicious that many people— non-paranoiacally, unfortunately — fear a civil war. You may not be Jewish or Black or gay or an immigrant; you might not belong to any of the usual groups the thugs typically attack when these things get rolling.
But if you’re well-off, who knows? The mobs may tear you out of your plump armchair imagining themselves to be revolutionaries in Versailles, dragging royalty to the guillotine. Or simply out of sheer boredom.
If any of us considers the loveliness of our life and the people in it unendangered,
we are fooling ourselves. For most adults, the endangerment itself — the loss, the awareness of fragility — illumines the hiding place where joy may find us.
For children, joy emerges spontaneously, out of astonishment, wonder, and appreciation for how sensory, physical, psychedelic, and fascinating their new world is. Their joy is contagious; sometimes it spreads to us stressed middle-agers and older folks and self-obsessed teens.
For adults who have experienced loss or depression, who feel trampled by the seemingly endless slog of work and bureaucracy, joy arises slowly, out of ashes, like the tiny plants making their way out of the ash-soil in the remnants of the Milli Fire near my home in the forest.
For most adults, joy arises not as a crown to top the rich, well-lived life of a satisfied man wandering his palace in his deep crimson robe. For adults and the young ones who experience grief and trauma, joy arises from between the cracks of pavement, from beneath the rubble of lost civilizations and lost families.
Does one “decide” joy, practice it like the oboe? Is it truly “earned?” Could
that attitude not be a sign of hubris, of Western civilization’s obsession with control? We ought to be careful here. We know what pride goeth before.
Perhaps joy is a gift from God*, readily given. It is uncovered as we roam the dystopian landscapes of our burnt forests, uncovering gorgeous sculptures composed of charcoal stumps and silvered tree trunks. It is uncovered as we tentatively emerge from our phones into a seemingly fractious world, only to find community among people with varying political and religious beliefs, helping each other in emergencies, mending bridges through small talk and volunteer work.
We can court joy and look for it. We can imagine it is within our control. Or we can turn our back and wait for it to tap us on the shoulder.
To be continued next week.
*Readers are encouraged to use whatever word makes sense to them here: perhaps the Universe, gods & goddesses, the Great Woo, YHVH, or Mother Nature.
SUDOKU SOLUTION
for puzzle on page 22
Who’s to blame for inflation
By Howard Jameson Guest Columnist Commentary...
We will soon have another election. At my age I have seen a lot of them, some decidedly more important than others. But one common factor in most elections is concern about the economy. A growing economy is usually seen as good. We currently have a strong, growing economy, so it is a bit surprising many consider it to be poor. The reason is “inflation.” This is not the first time that inflation was heatedly argued in a past election. If you remember the economy in the 1980s, that was serious inflation.
The surprising thing to me is that very few understand inflation, its causes, and results. Inflation is a word economists use. Frankly, I believe the term is useless. But they like to talk about it regarding its trendline, drivers and possible fixes. But inflation is literally impossible to really measure. Economists use a basket of goods to measure any increase in the price of these items. If their basket goes up in combined price, then there is inflation. But they ignore millions of products. They simply can not
measure all of them. The big clue is how they actually measure inflation. They measure price increases. That is the real core of the issue. Inflation is meaningless. Price increases are real. Does it matter if so called inflation is low now? No. They only measure inflation on a rolling year cycle, so the heavy price increases of last year are still with us, even if new price increases are less than before, allowing economists to say inflation is dropping. We have all seen price increases. And we all know that once a price is raised, it almost never goes down again.
The real question we should be asking is, “Why so many large price increases and who is responsible?” The second part is easy to answer. Government does not set prices in our economic system. They have almost no control over what a corporation sets as prices, especially in the short term. Individual companies set prices. If a price increases, it is because they raised it. The ‘why’ is more difficult. Not too long ago they raised prices due to increased shipping costs and shortages of key materials largely due to COVID. Those problems ended but
the price increases stayed. Since COVID, most of the price increases have been the result of corporations wanting to increase their profits even more. Pepsi/Frito-Lay has increased their prices over 10 percent each quarter for the last six quarters. Their margins and profits are way up. Their stock is up, and that means the CEO will get a bigger bonus. This is true of almost all large corporations right now.
I am reminded of a discussion I had with the manager of the golf course I played often. It was a good, tough course that was out of the way, so midweek, they only charged $25 a round. One day I was surprised to find they doubled their fee to $50. I pointed out that this price increase would cause a good percentage of players to quit coming. He said they expected that to happen, but if they only lost 50% of them, then they would break even and with less players they would spend less maintaining the course. This was the exact explanation that the CEO of Pepsi/Frito-Lay gave to stock analysts two quarters ago. “Yes, we will lose some customers in the short term, but our profits will be up, and we can lower
our production costs by making less product.”
To boil it down, if you are voting against the government because of inflation, you are wasting your vote. First it is not inflation causing the pain, it is price increases, most from past years. Price increases of the items we buy are due to corporate decisions. Neither city, county, state, nor federal government has short-term control over price increases. It is easy to blame government, and often they deserve it, but the Biden Administration is not responsible for corporate price increases. Since price increases drive the measurement of inflation, the administration shouldn’t be blamed for inflation. When we are angry, it is easy to blame the President.
Me, I blame the CEO’s, CFO’s, and the board of directors of these large corporations who put their personal greed before their customers and workers. Most make many millions each year. They are well paid and lack for little. But apparently, they feel they are not getting paid enough and need even more millions. As my grandfather often grumped, “A pox on their houses.”
HOUSELESS: Event is an opening in an ongoing conversation Continued from page 1
facilitated by a paid consultant, Jen Rusk, who opened the meeting laying out the agenda and expectations. She was followed by Colleen Thomas, Homeless Outreach Service Supervisor for Deschutes County Health Services. Thomas spoke again later in the meeting.
It was Thomas who presented the bulk of the hard data taken from the annual Point in Time census conducted each January of the traditionally unhoused in Central Oregon. Thomas and five others further visited the forest surrounding Sisters on September 9 to get a better sense of what needs and barriers exist for the unsheltered.
The January Point in Time count contacted 81 individuals and 33 were encountered on the September 9 visits. The 81 in Sisters compares to 1,799 for all Central Oregon.
Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl said there were typically 30 to 40 students enrolled each year who met some criteria of homelessness that could include couch-surfing.
Speakers, representing the partners in the program, were a who’s who in community leadership and each took three to four minutes to explain their organization’s role in houselessness in Sisters.
At 4:45 p.m. the speakers gave way to table discussions.
Attendees were seated at tables of eight and a designated note-taker was assigned for each table. Community leaders, including Mayor Michael Preedin, rotated among tables.
Conversations ranged widely from table to table. Some tables were focused on safety while others spent more time discussing the ramifications of the broader issues of health, addiction, home affordability, at-risk children, and employment.
The concept of “safe parking” was widely discussed. Deschutes County identifies this as designated areas where people experiencing houselessness can park their vehicles and stay overnight safely. The program idea includes offering case management support to help people transition from living in their vehicles to more stable housing.
During his presentation, Lt. Chad Davis, who heads the Sisters office for Deschutes County Sheriff, broadly categorized the houseless population in the forest. Those closest to town, he said, are the ones with the more significant amount of
mental health issues. Those with jobs are more apt to have vehicles to get them to work, and are generally deeper into the woods, and less visible. Davis talked about the around 10 percent he said who form a “criminal element.” Most crime is property-related with little violence. There is some drug dealing and cases of convicted sex offenders who deputies are monitoring to be certain they are following the terms of their parole.
Several speakers emphasized the role of fire prevention in working with the houseless. Nearly every known campsite has been furnished with smoke or carbon dioxide detectors and/or fire extinguishers along with the instruction of their use.
Many attendees expressed gratitude for this proactive prevention, especially the 10 to 12 in attendance who live immediately adjacent to the forest. Six residents from the ClearPine subdivision, bordered by North Pine Street, were in the audience. That is a particular area of homeless concentration.
Attendees included people from Tollgate, Cloverdale, and Whychus Canyon Estates as well as several other neighborhoods outside the city limits.
The City and its consultant will tabulate dozens of pages of notes from discussions and continue the conversation as concerns and ideas for action become evident.
developing land. The committee will consider distance to existing city infrastructure, like water and sewer, as well as topography. The existing city pump station sits at 3,145 feet, and land at higher elevations could make draining to existing sewer infrastructure easier. Other topographical features, like steep grades, could increase the cost of developing land.
Improvement value, the total value of structures on a property, can also influence the cost of development. One helpful measure will be the ratio of improvement value to land value, which will help identify properties with no or low-value structures within the study area.
Finally, the development status will be considered. In addition to the total buildable acres in a given area, the committee will look at the share of property that is vacant, partially vacant, and already developed.
Parish shared two other criteria that may become relevant after the study area is evaluated using the three major criteria. If the eventual preferred alternative includes land near Indian Ford Creek, the committee may consider ODFW’s conservation recommendations
concerning the wildlife corridors around the creek.
The committee may consider how CC&Rs of existing subdivisions may restrict future development. Parish said, “we’ve had a conversation with the state of Oregon… and the state has said the presence of a CC&R on this property can’t be the only reason why you exclude it.”
After the discussion of evaluation criteria, Parish shared four “concepts” of UGB alternative boundaries. In accordance with state law, the four concepts each consist entirely of land zone rural residential. The State specifies that the City must exhaust rural residential before considering forest or agricultural lands. The estimated land need sits at about 250 acres and the study area includes nearly 2,000 acres of rural residential.
Parish emphasized that these were preliminary boundaries and definitely need refining over the next weeks and months before giving them full consideration.
Matt Hastie, also of MIG, who joined the meeting via Zoom, clarified that “ultimately when we identify a preferred boundary it may not be one of these areas. It may be some combinations of two or more of these areas…This is a way for us to break up this area into more manageable pieces to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses.”
Each of the initial concepts meets the city limits in the
northeast quadrant of town and accounts for between 270 and 340 buildable acres. Concept 1 is bounded by the airport in the northwest, Indian Ford Creek in the east, and Highway 126 in the south. Concept 2 takes the airport as its southeast border, running north between Indian Ford Creek and North Pine Street. Concept 3 runs along Highway 126 to the east side of Indian Ford, including the Wild Horse Ridge subdivision. Concept 4 includes primarily properties beyond onehalf mile from the existing city limits, northeast of the airport.
Ahead of this meeting, the City mailed notices to every residence within the UGB study area. This meeting had the largest public audience of the process so far, and provided nearly 30 minutes for public comment. Many comments came from residents of subdivisions in the study area sharing corrections or updates to the city’s understanding of their CC&Rs.
The next steering committee meeting will likely be in early 2025, in which the steering committee will evaluate alternative boundary locations. Before this meeting, Parish and Hastie will create more refined maps of the subareas. They will also apply the criteria discussed during this meeting to score various properties and subareas. Later in the process, the committee will recommend a preferred alternative for the city’s consideration.
Lady Outlaws split matches on hardwood
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Lady Outlaws defeated Elmira at home in three straight sets with scores of 25-16, 25-6, and 25-21, on Tuesday, October 1. At home two days later they lost in four sets to top ranked Pleasant Hill (PH) with scores of 25-17, 26-28, 12-25, 15-25.
In Tuesday’s action, the first set against the Falcons was close until midway through the set when the Outlaws were able to pull away for the win. Backto-back kills from Audrey Sybesma and back-to-back aces from Kathryn Scholl pulled the Outlaws to a 9-6 advantage. Sybesma had back-to-back kills again late in the set to put Sisters up 24-16. Elmira followed with a hitting error and the Outlaws recorded the win.
Holly Davis served three consecutive aces early in the second set to put the Outlaws on top 6-1, and soon they pushed to a 13-4 advantage. Late in the set Alli Fogarty tallied four aces and the set ended with a kill from Haven Heuberger.
Paityn Cotner served back-to-back aces in the third set to give the Outlaws a 6-4 lead, and later Ali Gibney made a nice block to put Sisters up 11-7. The Falcons battled back and the Outlaws found themselves down by four 14-18.
Kisten Elbek, Cotner, and Gibney all pitched in with a kill, and an ace from Jordyn Monaghan gave the Outlaws back the lead at 20-19. Sisters’ final three points for the win came off a kill from setter Davis, a kill from Gibney, and a Falcon error. Davis finished the match with 31 assists and three aces. Scholl had 11 kills, Gibney tallied six, and Sybesma added five. Monaghan led the team with 10 digs, and Fogarty led the team with five aces on the night.
Coach Josh Kreunen said, “Everyone contributed on the
court in the win tonight. We were very steady in serving and ball control and had multiple serving streaks to pull away in each set.”
On Thursday at home against PH the Outlaws won their first match by eight points. Fogarty had a couple of ace serves, and Gibney a kill to put the Outlaws on top 19-12, and from there Sisters pulled away for the win.
The second set was a battle from the start. Sisters had it tied at 7-7 and then the Billies went on a fourpoint run. Later, a block from Sybesma gave the Outlaws the go-ahead point at 14-13. Again, the Billies had a comeback rally and took a four point lead. Towards the end, Gibney stepped back to the service line and served four straight, including two aces, to put the Outlaws on top 25-24. Sisters couldn’t hold on and lost by two 26-28.
In the third, the Outlaws quickly went down 0-7. Sisters struggled and committed numerous unforced errors: shanked the ball, hit into the net, and hit the ball out of bounds throughout, losing by 13. The fourth and final set was more of the same and Sisters recorded the loss.
Sybesma had a good night from the right side and finished with 10 kills, and also did a good job blocking at the net. Emma Long led the team with 14 digs, Monaghan recorded 10, Fogarty had eight, and Gibney added seven. Scholl posted 14 kills, and 10 digs, and Davis finished the match with 32 assists.
Kreunen said, “In the first two sets we had it clicking defensively and offensively with Audrey, Alexis (Gibney), Kathryn, and Haven all getting kills. After the second set, the team played a little deflated and struggled to score.”
Sisters was to play at home against Harrisburg on Monday, October 7. They will travel to Creswell on Thursday, October 10.
you’re a shutterbug, the best light will be after 10:00.
What to expect: A good mix of trees – sylvan Alpine fir, mountain hemlock, and white bark pine are in abundance. As for trees, there will be some remains of the Pole Creek fire yielding surreal imagery that are prime photographic opportunities. Don’t be surprised to find an abstract plein air artist trying to capture the many surrounding moods.
Early on are meadows, one particularly tranquil (shown above) with 7,700 feet Tam McArthur Rim in the background.
Upon reaching the lake you will be pleasantly surprised – maybe astonished – at its color. While perfectly clear it is a tapestry of hues,
mostly green. Arising from the lake are several photogenic dead remains of once towering trees.
Go counterclockwise when you reach the lake unless you are prepared to ford the creek spilling out its eastern end. You can go the way round the lake but at about the halfway point (where the underground springs are visible bubbling into the lake) you will have the choice to circumnavigate the lake or divert to the boulder field caused by an avalanche many moons ago.
Upon diverting, within short order you will encounter the bus and truck size rocks and wonder in amazement at their being and their stacking randomness. You’ll now be at the foot of the most
dramatic section of the hike, and you can continue steeply upwards as much as you like, marveling along the way. Or turn back at any point and enjoy the return views from different angles.
Getting there: Drive out Elm Street (FS Road 16) about 16 miles, the last two unpaved, and look for signs to Driftwood Campground on your right, 300 feet in, just before Three Creeks Lake. There’s parking for roughly 30 cars.
What you’ll need: Some nearby trails require a permit but not Little Three Creek. As it’s not a long trek, a small water bottle is enough. You can’t outguess the infrequent mosquitoes so carry repellent. A hat and sunscreen are common sense.
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Outlaws football suffers first league loss
By Rongi Yost Correspondent
The Outlaws suffered a disappointing 28-19 loss at Cottage Grove (CG) on Thursday, October 3.
The contest started off great with Dawson Roberson getting an interception in the end zone which ended CG’s opening drive. Sisters took possession on the Lions’ 20-yard line. Hunter Bronson hit Hudson Beckwith on a nice pass for a 79-yard touchdown (TD) run. Reid Woodson’s point-after-touchdown (PAT) was good and the Outlaws went up 7-0, and held that score to end the first quarter.
Sisters forced the Lions to punt just one minute into the second quarter and took over at their own 13-yard line. On second and 16, Kolbi Cotner had a 73-yard run that took the Outlaws down to the nineyard line. Kayl Mock ran it into the end zone for the score and Sisters went up 13-0 (PAT failed).
It was chaotic from there. Trent Gordon recovered a fumble for the Outlaws, but on the next play the Lions intercepted the ball. CG took over on their own 40-yard line and scored a TD with 14 seconds left in the half, and followed with a two-point conversion to close the gap to 13-8 as teams entered the half.
Sisters took the second half kickoff and went on a great drive to the five-yard line. Unfortunately, the Outlaws fumbled, CG went on a long 86-yard drive and scored on a short run. Their PAT was good and the Outlaws went down by two, 13-15.
On Sisters’ next possession on the Lions’ 30-yard line, the Outlaws’ ball carrier was stripped of the ball and CG ran it down to the Outlaws’ 20. A few plays later they scored on another short run, hit the PAT and took an eight-point lead, 13-21, to close out the third quarter.
The Outlaws answered right back at the start of the final period. Ethan Eby started the drive with a 47-yard run,
followed with short runs from Beckwith, Cotner, and Kayl Mock. Bronson threw a 32-yard pass to Landon Scott, and then Bronson hit Beckwith on a three-yard pass in the end zone for the score. The two-point conversion attempt failed, but the Outlaws closed the gap to 19-21 with just over eight minutes left in the game.
CG put together another long drive that ate time up on the clock, hit the PAT, and sealed the win.
On defense, Eby, who was back after his injury three weeks ago, played well and led the Outlaws with nine tackles, and Cotner followed with seven.
Coach Gary Thorson told The Nugget that Jozua Miller had a good night from his defensive tackle position and Gordon had his best night as a defensive end.
The Outlaws finished the night with 440 yards of total offense. In rushing, Kayl Mock had 14 carries for 119 yards, and Cotner had six carries for 118 yards. Davis had six carries for 75 yards. (Davis suffered an injury just before the half and was unable to return.)
Bronson went four-foreight for 108 yards with two TD passes and one interception.
Offensive linemen Tabor Garcia, Weston Davidson, and Miller all had solid games for the Outlaws up front.
Of the loss Thorson said, “We blew a big opportunity for an important game in regards to league. Despite moving the ball up and down the field we had too many costly mistakes on offense and were poor against the run and that cost us. We had some personnel issues this week and during the game, but we need to be able to make adjustments better, and I need to get us better prepared for when that happens. This loss hurt, but I know this is a resilient group that will go back to work on Monday. This team will get better.”
The Outlaws will host Creswell at Reed Stadium on Friday, October 11.
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Junk removal, new home, garage & storage clean-out, construction, yard debris. You Call – We Haul! 541-719-8475
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 GEORGE’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE “A Well Maintained Septic System Protects the Environment” 541-549-2871 • DERI’s HAIR SALON • Call 541-419-1279
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
600 Tree Service & Forestry
4 Brothers Tree Service Sisters' Premier Tree Experts! – TREE REMOVAL & CLEANUP –Native / Non-Native Tree Assessments, Pruning, High-Risk Removals, 24 Hr. Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup, Craning & Stump Grinding, Debris Removal. – FOREST MANAGEMENT –Fire Fuels Reduction - Brush Mowing, Mastication, Tree Thinning, Large & Small Scale Projects!
Serving Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman & Sisters Area since 2003 ** Free Estimates ** Owner James Hatley & Sons 541-815-2342 4brostrees.com
Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB-215057
LOLO TREE WORKS Tree Services: Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Tree Services. ISA Certified Arborist
Owner / Operator: Erin Carpenter lolotreeworks.com Call / Text: 503-367-5638 Email: erin@lolotreeworks.com CCB #240912
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E. Hood Ave., Sisters. Happy Trails Estate Sales and online auctions! Selling, Downsizing, or Deaths? Locally owned & operated by... Daiya 541-480-2806 Sharie 541-771-1150
TimberStandImprovement.net
CASCADE GARAGE
Tree Removal & Pruning
TRAQ Arborist/ CCB#190496 541-771-4825
CASCADE GARAGE DOORS
DOORS
Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553
Factory Trained Technicians Since 1983 • CCB #44054 541-548-2215 • 541-382-4553
606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance
606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance
601 Construction Construction & Renovation
Residential Projects
Custom Residential Projects
• CCB #148365 541-420-8448
All Phases • CCB #148365 541-420-8448
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
Custom Homes • Additions
Residential Building Projects
Serving Sisters area since 1976 Strictly Quality
CCB #159020 541-280-9764 John Pierce jpierce@bendbroadband.com
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
septic system installation and repair, utility installation, site prep, demolition, road and driveway construction and maintenance.
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
Flow State Property Improvements LLC Fall cleanups, pine needle removal, weed whacking, bark and gravel refreshing. Contact Steve at 541-316-9959 or email flowstatepi@gmail.com
"We dig your project" contact 541-325-3020 sales@gardnercontractingllc.com
ROBINSON & OWEN
ROBINSON & OWEN
Heavy Construction, Inc.
Heavy Construction, Inc.
All your excavation needs
*General excavation
*Site Preparation
*Sub-Divisions
*Road Building
Custom Homes Additions - Remodels
CCB #16891 • CCB #159020 541-280-9764
Flow State Property Improvements LLC Fall cleanups, pine needle removal, weed whacking, bark and gravel refreshing.
Contact Steve at 541-316-9959 or email flowstatepi@gmail.com
All your excavation needs
*General excavation
Complete landscape construction, fencing, irrigation installation & design, pavers/outdoor kitchens, debris cleanups, fertility & water conservation management, excavation.
*Site Preparation
*Sub-Divisions
*Road Building
*Sewer and Water Systems
*Sewer and Water Systems
*Underground Utilities
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
*Underground Utilities
CCB #188594 • LCB #9264 www.vohslandscaping.com 541-515-8462
PIANIST: Event is a Habitat for Humanity ‘thank you’
Residential Building Projects
Becke William Pierce
John Pierce jpierce@bendbroadband.com
construction, addition, Large and small
Contact for estimate.
541-325-3020
sales@gardnercontractingllc.com
Custom Homes Additions - Remodels
*Grading
Residential Building Projects Becke William Pierce
CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384
*Sand-Gravel-Rock
*Grading
*Sand-Gravel-Rock
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
CCB# 190689 • 541-647-0384
Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com
CCB #124327
Beckewpcontracting@gmail.com
541-549-1848
From Ground to Finish
New construction, addition, remodel. Large and small projects. Contact for estimate. 541-325-3020 sales@gardnercontractingllc.com
Earthwood Timberframes shop fabrication fir and pine beams and accent timbers
Accurate and Efficient 541-604-5169
CCB#248916
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
CCB #124327
541-549-1848
J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, thatching, aerating, irrigation, mowing. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com
J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean-ups, raking, hauling debris, thatching, aerating, irrigation, mowing. Edgar Cortez 541-610-8982 jandelspcing15@gmail.com
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voice to Poland’s struggles” Chua said.
Full Service Excavation
Full Service Excavation
STEVE'S HAULING
Free On-site Visit & Estimate
From Ground to Finish Accurate and Efficient 541-604-5169 CCB#248916
SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC.
Earthwood Timberframes
General Contractor
• Design & shop fabrication
• Recycled fir and pine beams
• Mantels and accent timbers
Sawmill/woodshop services EWDevCoLLC@gmail.com
• Sawmill/woodshop services EWDevCoLLC@gmail.com
Yard and other debris, landscaping services, chain saw work, etc. 707-328-8370
STEVE'S HAULING Yard and other debris, landscaping services, chain saw work, etc. 707-328-8370
Free On-site Visit & Estimate
Tewaltandsonsexcavation@gmail .com
All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740
Tewaltandsonsexcavation@gmail .com
541-549-1472 • CCB #76888
Drainfield
SPURGE COCHRAN BUILDER, INC.
Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels, Cabin Renovations Since ’74
541-549-1472 • CCB #76888
Drainfield
• Minor & Major Septic Repair
• Minor & Major Septic Repair
• All Septic Needs/Design & Install
All Landscaping Services
Mowing, Thatching, Hauling Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740
While the music is among the most sublime ever crafted, Chua’s performance does not require a strong knowledge of classical music to appreciate. He plans to talk before each piece, setting the music in context. The atmosphere is welcoming to all. The music is varied and rich.
541-390-1206
beavercreeklog@yahoo.com
A “Hands-On” Builder
General Excavation
• Site Preparation
General Contractor Building Distinctive, Handcrafted Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels, Cabin Renovations Since ’74
• All Septic Needs/Design & Install
General Excavation
• Site Preparation
• Rock & Stump Removal
A “Hands-On” Builder
Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016
Keeping Sisters Country Beautiful Since 2006 candcnursery@gmail.com 541-549-2345
• Rock & Stump Removal
• Pond & Driveway Construction Preparation
Keeping Your Project on Time & On Budget • CCB #96016
To speak to Spurge personally, 541-815-0523
541-390-1206
beavercreeklog@yahoo.com
repairs, log railing, log siding, etc. Insurance & Bond
• Pond & Driveway Construction Preparation
• Building Demolition Trucking
To speak to Spurge personally, call 541-815-0523
• Building Demolition Trucking
• Deliver Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Boulders, Water
• Deliver Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Boulders, Water
INSPIRED CUSTOM HOMES
Log repairs, log railing, log accent, log siding, etc. CCB #235303 Insurance & Bond
• Dump Trucks, Transfer Trucks,
Keeping Sisters Country Beautiful Since 2006 candcnursery@gmail.com 541-549-2345
– 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
• Dump Trucks, Transfer Trucks, Belly
• The Whole 9 Yards or 24 Whatever You Want!
– 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
• The Whole 9 Yards or 24 Whatever You Want!
604 Heating & Cooling
INSPIRED CUSTOM HOMES
www.teeharborconstruction.com
541-213-8736 • CCB#75388
ACTION AIR
www.teeharborconstruction.com 541-213-8736 • CCB#75388
602 Plumbing & Electric
604 Heating & Cooling
Heating & Cooling, LLC
602 Plumbing & Electric
SWEENEY PLUMBING, INC.
701 Domestic Services
BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897
ACTION AIR
Heating & Cooling, LLC
Retrofit • New Const • Remodel Consulting, Service & Installs
actionairheatingandcooling.com
SWEENEY PLUMBING, INC.
“Quality and Reliability” Repairs • Remodeling
Pat Burke LOCALLY OWNED CRAFTSMAN BUILT
• New Construction
• Water Heaters 541-549-4349
CCB: 228388 • 541-588-2062 www.sistersfencecompany.com
Retrofit • New Const • Remodel Consulting, Service & Installs actionairheatingandcooling.com
CCB #195556 541-549-6464
“Quality and Reliability” Repairs • Remodeling • New Construction • Water Heaters 541-549-4349
Residential and Commercial
605 Painting
JUNE PINE PAINTING
BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897
I & I Crystal Cleaning, LLC Specializing in Commercial, Residential & Vacation Rentals. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 541-977-1051
CCB #195556 541-549-6464
I & I Crystal Cleaning, LLC Specializing in Commercial, Residential & Vacation Rentals. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 541-977-1051
704 Events & Event Services
605 Painting
JUNE PINE PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Painting Staining & Deck Restoration
Residential and Commercial
Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587
Interior & Exterior Painting
Staining & Deck Restoration
541-588-2144 • CCB# 252954
Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB #87587
541-588-2144 • CCB# 252954
METOLIUS PAINTING LLC
704 Events & Event Services
CENTRAL OREGON'S LARGEST GUN & KNIFE SHOW! October 19 and 20. Saturday, 9-5 • Sunday, 9-3 Deschutes County Expo Center
METOLIUS PAINTING LLC
CENTRAL OREGON'S LARGEST GUN & KNIFE SHOW! October 19 and 20.
Saturday, 9-5 • Sunday, 9-3
Deschutes County Expo Center
“The concert is meant for everyone,” he said. “It’s really like a big feast. There’s something for everyone.” Tickets are available at www.bendticket.com.
THE EVENING’S PROGRAM
Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787) (transcription by Giovanni Sgambati): Mélodie from Orfeo ed Euridice Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Rondo Alla ingharese quasi un capriccio in G major, Op. 129 (Rage Over a Lost Penny) Frederic Chopin (1810-1849): Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op. 22
Sergei Rachmaninoff (18731943):
Etude-tableau in E-flat minor, Op. 39 No. 5
Construction LLC. CCB#223701
Ridgeline Electric, LLC
Ridgeline Electric, LLC
Serving all of Central Oregon
Meticulous, Affordable Interior & Exterior
Serving all of Central Oregon
• Residential • Commercial
• Industrial
541-280-7040 • CCB# 238067
• Residential • Commercial
• Service
• Industrial • Service
• CCB #234821
Meticulous, Affordable Interior & Exterior 541-280-7040 • CCB# 238067
EMPIRE PAINTING
541-588-3088 • CCB #234821
– Advertise with The Nugget –541-549-9941
Lara’s Construction LLC. CCB#223701
masonry work, interior & exterior
stone/brick-work, build and all types of Give us a call estimate 541-350-3218
ADMISSION: General $10; Military/Vets $8; 2-day pass $16; Children under 12 are free. For info call 503-363-9564 WesKnodelGunShows.com
EMPIRE PAINTING
Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining
– Advertise with The Nugget –541-549-9941
603 Excavation & Trucking
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
CCB#180042
Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining
541-613-1530 • Geoff Houk
603 Excavation & Trucking
BANR Enterprises, LLC
BANR Enterprises, LLC
Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls
ADMISSION: General $10; Military/Vets $8; 2-day pass $16; Children under 12 are free. For info call 503-363-9564 WesKnodelGunShows.com
803 Work Wanted
CCB#180042
541-613-1530 • Geoff Houk
~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Refurbishing Decks
Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, Hardscape, Rock Walls
Residential & Commercial
Residential & Commercial
CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977 www.BANR.net
~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Refurbishing Decks
CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com
CCB #165122 • 541-549-6977
www.BANR.net
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
CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com
Walls Needing a Touchup? Check the Classifieds!
Walls Needing a Touchup? Check the Classifieds!
POSITION WANTED; for Companion Caregiver. Looking for part-time; must be close to Sisters downtown. References upon request. Please call 503-274-0214
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Ondine from Gaspard de la Nuit M. 55 — INTERMISSION — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791):
Piano Sonata in A-minor, K. 310 Allegro maestoso Andante cantabile con espressione Presto Franz Liszt (1811-1886): Réminiscences de Don Juan S. 418
Pianist Jim-Isaac Chua.
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